All Obituaries

PENNY J. FRITZEN, St. Joseph, IL, passed peacefully on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at University Rehabilitation Center in Urbana, IL after coping with various medical challenges through the years. Penny was born on October 24, 1951, the daughter of Delores “Jo” (Yeazel) and Charles Robert “Bob” Faullin. As the oldest of five siblings, she managed to hold her own with four rambunctious brothers whom she adored:  Mike Faullin (Gretchen Pein), Danny Faullin...

Mary Katheryn Leeds, 90, previously of Champaign, Illinois passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022  at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Paris, Illinois. Katheryn was born on October 16, 1931,  in Hutton Township, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford Marion and Marietta Pearl (Tatman) Miller.  She married Harry Edward Leeds in Champaign, Illinois on June 3, 1950.  Katheryn was a devoted wife to her husband and a dedicated daughter to her parents.  Katheryn was the...

Helen Marie Burwell, 94 went to join her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday September 22, 2022, joining her husband Bill, and many other family and friends that went before her. Helen lived in Arcola all of her young life graduating from Arcola High School.  She married the love of her life, William Burwell on June 12, 1948 and they lived out their life in Urbana raising 3 children, eldest, Richard Burwell (Paula), Allen Burwell (Pam), Teresa Twigg (Tom).  She went on to become...

Lucille M. Jones (97) of Urbana passed away on September 21, 2022.   Lucille was born on December 13, 1924 in Button Township of Ford County, IL.  She was the daughter of William Everett and Ella (Peterson) Vaught.  Her parents preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by two sisters (Viva and Helen) and two brothers (Ernie and Lyle).  Lucille married James C. Jones in 1948 at the Methodist Church in Rankin, Illinois.  James preceded her in...

Glenn “Buddy” Marshall, Jr. 57 of Urbana passed away at 5:33 a.m. Wednesday September 21, 2022 at home.  He was born June 23, 1965 at Burnham City Hospital, the son of Glenn and Helen (Swearingen) Marshall.  He married Ivelisse Calderon January 13, 2017 in Urbana.  He is survived by his wife Ivelisse, children, Samantha King of Oregon, Whitney Hethke of Rantoul and Trey Marshall of Rantoul, sisters, Elizabeth Truscelli of Fairmount, Debra Brown of Urbana,...

Richard L. "Dick" Brownfield 86 born September 22, 1935 in Urbana, lived his whole life in this community. Graveside service with military rites will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 24, 2022 in East Lawn Cemetery, Urbana.  Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com

Sharon A. Frazier 83 of Champaign passed away Thursday September 15, 2022 at home.  She was born June 28, 1939 at Crossville, IL, the daughter of Maurice and Mary (Crowder) Sturm.  She married Roy P. Frazier in 1961 and he proceeded her in death.  Sharon is survived by daughters:  Leslie (Mark) Seaman, Erica Roderick; grandchildren: Dustin (Abby) Seaman, Megan Roderick; great grandchildren: Griffin Seaman and soon to be baby brother Seaman, and Oakleigh...

Mark A. Childress age 73 passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Accolade Healthcare on Pells, Paxton, IL. Born August 24, 1949 in Danville, IL to Lewis Clayton Sr. and Mildred(Rice) Childress.  Mark graduated from Urbana High School in 1967, where he competed in track and field and played football.  Mark loved sports from a young age, growing up he played little league baseball and peewee football. Mark also loved all things entertainment, reading books watching movies, and...

Dolores A. Clifton (Dee), 92, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Arbor Rose Memory Care facility in Tolono, Illinois with family at her side. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Pontiac, Illinois the daughter of Bernie & Dorothy Lee. Surviving are her children; Roberta(David) Hardin of Lodge, Rita Peoples of Bradenton, Florida, Rhonda Aljohani of Panama City Beach, Florida, Rick(Brenda)Kinkade of Mahomet, Renee(Eric)O’Bryan of Pesotum, Rosie(Joe) Lard of Urbana;...

Roger Lee Dorsett, 79, of Urbana passed away at 2:14 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Accolade on Pells, Paxton, Illinois. Roger was born on October 17, 1942 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Walter & Mary (Nicholson)Dorsett. He married Priscilla Boucher on September 14, 1974. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; daughter- Linda Daniel of Homer; sons- Richard(Christina)Dorsett of Virginia, David(Nina)Dorsett of Deland; grandchildren-Amanda(Matt) Pruitt, Melissa(Chuck Glad)Dorsett,...