All Obituaries

Donna Jean Burwell, 83, of Paxton passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Accolade Health Care Senior Living Center in Paxton. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on a later date. Donna was born in Urbana on October 4, 1937 to parents Glenn and Katherine (Slade) Shepherd. They preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was an infant sister, Jean. On June 19, 1954 Donna married Jess Burwell in Urbana, he passed away on June 15,...

Lawrence Hugh Stout, 75, of Urbana passed away at 8:10 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Cremation rites will be accorded and burial will take place at Eastlawn Burial Park at a later date. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) we will be only letting in small groups at a time for Larry’s visitation and will require a mask be worn. Thank-you...

Harold Oren Juday, 79 of Urbana passed away at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday November 18, 2020 at home.  Visitation will be Saturday, November 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  The family invites anyone who would like to share friendship with them to come.  To protect from the current virus hazards we will only accept 10 people at a time in the funeral home. Make sure you bring a mask. Also 6 foot distancing should be practiced. ...

William “Pop” David Warren Sr., 83, of Champaign passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Danville VA Medical Center. A private family funeral will be held at Renner-Wikoff Chapel followed by a graveside service with military rites at Danville National Cemetery. William was born in Champaign on August 29, 1937 to parents Grover and Clara Belle (Dyson) Warren. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brother Grover Warren Jr. and sister...

URBANA, IL-  Daniel Joseph Johnson, 65, of Urbana, passed away at 9:57 AM, Monday November 9, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.   There will be a visitation from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Private family graveside services will follow the visitation.   Dan was born August 13, 1955, a son of Edwin Warren Johnson and Beverly Ann (Perry) Johnson.  Survivors include a son,...

Nancy J. Medrow, 84, of Urbana passed away at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Nancy was born on October 5, 1936 in Champaign, Illinois to parents Robert and Iona (McIntire) McIntyre. She graduated from Urbana Highschool and married Roger Medrow in May of 1956. When she was younger Nancy loved to play games and cards with her friends and family. During her career she owned and operated her business Unique Baby Gifts. Nancy loved to crochet and host...

Sharon B. Hyland, 84, of Urbana, passed away at 8:50am Friday November 6, 2020 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, after a short illness. Sharon is survived by a large family, all of whom love her deeply. This includes her stepchildren, Jeff (Annie) Hyland of Clarendon Hills, IL and Judy Hyland of Gordon, CT., her grandchildren, Heather Hyland (Mick) Madden, Holly Hyland, Jake Hyland, Megan (Bobby) Shaffer, John (Lauren) Wustman , and great-grandchildren, Finn Madden, Lucas...

Ernest Leon Westfield, Sr., 80, of Urbana found his eternal resting place at 9:55 p.m. on November 4, 2020 at Illini Heritage Rehab & Health in Champaign. Ernest was born November 30, 1939 in Cleveland, TN to parents Glenn Westfield, Sr. and Alberta (York) Woody. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his two brothers Glenn, Jr. and Alphonso, Sr. and his loving wife of 57 years, Carol Ann. Ernest and Carol were married on April 24, 1962 and had four beautiful...

Daisy J. Knott, 90, of Champaign passed away at 9:02 p.m. on November 3rd, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, November 6th, 2020 at the Renner – Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Due to COVID-19 we ask that all guests entering the building please wear a mask. Thank you. Daisy was born on October 22nd, 1930 in Tolono, Illinois to parents Thurman and Lora (Anders) Fackler. She married Raymond Knott on October 23, 1952 and...

Lewis Gene (Finch) Fincham passed away at 5:15 a.m. on November 1, 2020 at Arbor Rose, Monticello.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. with Masonic Rites by Western Star Lodge #240 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, Urbana..  Burial will at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview with military rites by American Legion Post 71, Urbana and United States Airforce.  Gene was born August 4, 1934 in Champaign, the son of Earl H. and Reba M. (Kelley) Fincham. ...