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David Nash Porter, 76, of Berryville, VA, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home. David was born in Springfield, Illinois, son of the late Lyle Barton Porter and Helen Josephine Nash Porter. Growing up between Springfield and the family farm outside of Champaign, David was active in the Boy Scouts of America and participated in the Springfield Municipal Opera each summer. He was proud to have been able to study abroad in the Philippines through the AFS program, an experience which...

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Gary L. Thomas,72, of Urbana passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1950 in Clinton, Indiana the son of Richard O. Thomas & Lula(Bennett) Jones. He married Joan M. Henson on June 9, 2008 in Jamacia. Gary is survived by his wife, Joan, sons- Richie(Abigail) Thomas of Hobart, Indiana, Robert Thomas of Pooler, Georgia; step-daughters- Michelle(Dwight)Miller of Kansas, Missouri, Jennifer(Jherami) Carr of Tucson, Arizona, Rebecca Garner of...

Phyllis  “Kay” Matthews, 77, of Urbana gave up her battle with cancer to be with her, Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Kay was born on September 11, 1944 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois the daughter of Donal & Bernice Daniel. She married Martin Matthews at the Webber Street Christian Church, Urbana on July 22, 1983, he survives. Kay graduated from East Pike in 1962 and Lincoln Christian College in 1966. She worked...

John R. Ogden, 74, of Urbana passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary, Urbana, Illinois. He was born in Urbana, Illinois on March 23, 1948 the son of Russell & Inez Ogden. John is survived by his beloved dog, Billy Boy; daughter Tina (Dave) Cole of Farmer City; grandchildren Wyatt & Kayla Cole; sisters Karen (Bill)Williams of Mansfield, Connie Ogden of Champaign and Linda Ogden of Urbana; former wife and friend Joann Brown; stepchildren Shelly, Gina, and...

Lucinda, “Lucy” Holley died peacefully on July 30, 2022 in hospice care at Meadowbrook Health Center.  She is survived by her partner, Mary Kraus, her siblings Jean and Mark Holley (all of Urbana, IL), her nephew, Nathan Holley (Birdie) of Fennville, MI, and niece Kayti Kawachi (Brent) of Peoria, IL.  Her parents, Bertrand and Janet Finlayson Holley of Charleston, IL preceded her in death.  Lucy was born in Charleston, IL, graduating from Charleston High School...

Ronald “Ronnie” Clow 76 of Champaign passed away at home on Wednesday July 27, 2022.  He was born July 20, 1946, the son of Dewey and Pauline (Dunn) Clow, Sr.  He married Diana Gordon July 18, 1970 in Urbana.  Diana survives.  Ronnie is also survived by a daughter Angela Oakley (Mike), brother-in-law Randy Castor (Lisa), sister-in-law Susan Castor and nephew Joe Castor.  He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.  Ronnie...

CHAMPAIGN, IL-  Jeffrey Kendrick, Jr., 51, of Champaign, passed away at 8:32AM, Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence.   There will be a visitation on Friday, July 29, from 5-8PM at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  Funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, July 30, at 12:00 Noon,  also at the funeral home with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign.   Jeff was born on May 30, 1971 in Champaign, a son of Jeffrey and...

Karen J. Bles, 38 of Urbana passed away July 1, 2022 in Urbana.  She was born June 7, 1984 in Paradise, CA. Karen is survived by her children, Sadie, J. J. and Hazel, her mother, Patty Coyne, brothers, David and Mark and sister-in-law April.  She worked as a secretary for Dillman Brothers in Urbana.  Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com