Sharlene R. Hesse, 72, of Danville passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. She was born on January 31, 1954 at the Keesler Air Force Base Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi, a daughter of John T. and Donna J. (Woodruff) Johnson and they preceded her in death.

 

She is survived by three sons, Jason Hesse, Matthew Hesse, and Joshua Hesse; one brother, John Johnson; two sisters, Sharon Underwood and DeAnn Johnson; and four grandchildren, Benjamin Hesse, Alex Hesse, Addison Hesse, and Zachary Hesse.

 

Sharlene enjoyed teaching and going for walks. She loved to read and loved her family and friends.

 

A private graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka.

 

Arrangements are by the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka.

 

Memorials may be made to Danville School District 118 for their science classes.

 

Please share a memory of Sharlene at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.