All Obituaries

Lisa Kay Harker, 50, of Rantoul passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at home. A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana. Lisa was born on July 28, 1968 in Champaign to parents Rex and Carolyn (Martin) Mays. Rex preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother Carolyn Martin of Urbana, her children; Andrew Bready (Terrie Wilkins) of Rantoul, Adam Bready (Jenny Johnson) of...

Shirley Ann Lovett, 77, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 6:44 AM on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.   There will be a memorial visitation on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, from 5-7 PM.  There will also be a Celebration of Life at the Urbana American Legion, 107 N. Broadway St., Urbana,  on Sunday, January 20, 2019 from 2-4 PM.    Shirley was born April 30, 1941 in Cobden, IL, a daughter of Russell...

Dr. Merrill W. Huffman, 89, died on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 at Meadow Brook Health Center in Urbana. Merrill was born on July 29, 1929, in Toledo, Illinois, to W. Logan and Delores Huffman. Merrill was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Barbara, and his parents. Merrill is survived by his five children, Cathy Huffman, Michael (Dawn) Huffman, Beth Huffman Voss, David Huffman, Ann Huffman Rauh; and 11 grandchildren. Merrill grew up in central Illinois and graduated from Champaign High...

Randall Joseph Lutz, 56, of St. Joseph passed away at 4:34 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services to celebrate Randy’s life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana.  Pastor         will officiate. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded. Randy...

Walter Wayne Mack, 86 of Champaign passed onto Heaven at 1:25 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2018 while a resident at Helia Healthcare of Champaign. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Pastor Michael Mack will officiate. Burial will take place at Roselawn Cemetery in Champaign. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Walter was born on August 6, 1932...

URBANA, IL-  Marilyn Joan Michal, 77, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 5:02 AM, Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center in Champaign.   There will be a visitation for Marilyn from 5-7 PM, Thursday, January 3, 2019 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Graveside services will be held at 1PM, Friday, January 4, 2019 at Woodlawn Memorial Park in North Riverside, Illinois.   Marilyn was born in Chicago, IL, on April 15, 1941, a...

Joanne Rose Hutchcraft, 88, of Urbana, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Christmas Day, December 25, 2018 at LeRoy Manor in LeRoy, Illinois. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 27th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Renner Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 Philo Rd., Urbana.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 28th at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory. Mrs. Hutchcraft will be entombed at Mt. Hope Mausoleum in a private family ceremony. Joanne was born February...

Edward E. Durbin, 87, of Savoy died at 3:37 PM Friday December 21, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital, Bloomington.   Funeral services will be Thursday December 27 at 10:00 AM at Quest: A Community of Grace Church, 2004 S. Philo  Rd., Urbana.  Pastor Casey Taylor will officiate.  Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Rites by Urbana American Legion Post 71.  Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26 from 5 to 7 PM with Masonic Rites by Urbana Masonic Lodge...

Julia Clymer 76, of Mahomet passed away at 2:44 p.m., Monday, Nov 26, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital.  Born February 22, 1942 in South Bend, IN to Robert and Betty (Garner) Williams; Julie is survived by her husband of 54 years, Bradford Clymer, of Mahomet, sons, James Clymer (Aiko Kinoshita), of Bellevue, WA, Steven Clymer, of Mahomet, grandchildren, Tabitha, Gen, and Mieko, and her sister, Joyce Truex of Mishawaka, IN.   Julie loved sewing, reading,...

-  Anh Thi Le passed away on December 18, 2018 at the Champaign County Nursing Home in Urbana.  She was 89   She held a master’s degree in literature, taught French and was the principal of a middle school in Vietnam.  She also worked at the Adult Education Center as a bilingual aide.    She is survived by her nephew, Dr. Dang Dac Ho, her niece-in-law, Anh Ha Ho, three great nieces, Anh Van Ho, Van Anh Heath and Yen Vi Green.  She is also survived...