Roger Lee Otis
Aug 16, 2026
Roger Lee Otis, 76, of Homer, formerly of Urbana, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Roger was born in Urbana, Illinois, the son of Richard and Mary (Whitlock) Otis. He married Linda “Susie” Vrettos Otis, and together they shared 45 years of marriage, building a life centered on faith and family. Together, they...
Virginia Lauchner
Aug 10, 2026
Virginia S. Lauchner, 95, of Urbana, formerly of Philo, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday August 10, 2026 at 12:05 am.
Virginia was born on October 22,1930 to Cecil ‘Pete’ and Bessie (Murray) Slater in Pana, IL. She spoke fondly of her youth in Pana, riding her pony around town, working the counter at her father’s sales barn and...
Xili Li
Aug 9, 2026
Xili Li 96 of Urbana passed away August 9, 2026 at home. Xili was born July 7, 1930 in Tianjin, China, the daughter of Dazhai Li and Dezhen Zhao. She married Tianyou Han in 1954 in China. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2011.
Xili is survived by her daughter Yi Han, grandson Jingning Wang, his wife Lidiya Wang...
Frankie Lee Julian
Aug 4, 2026
Frankie Lee Julian, 97, died Tuesday, August 4, 2026. He was born in Hartford City, Indiana on May 27, 1929, son of the late Helen H Arrasmith & Vernie E Julian. He grew up working on various farms with his family throughout Vermilion County, Illinois including Steak & Shake Acres in Rossville and Belk Farms near Fairmount. He graduated from...
Darrell W. McDade
Aug 2, 2026
Darrell W. McDade, 86, of Urbana passed away at 8:16 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital where he succumbed to a longstanding illness.He was born in Champaign, IL on January 25, 1940, the son of Reuben & Leatha (Elam) McDade. He enjoyed 67 years of marriage to Mary E. Franklin.Darrell is survived by his wife, Mary,...
Joan Katherine Opolka
Aug 1, 2026
URBANA, IL- Joan Katherine Opolka, 95, of Urbana, passed away at 1:37 AM, Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Brookdale Urbana.
Private graveside services will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview, IL. Renner-Wikoff Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Joan was born June 19, 1931 in Urbana, a daughter of Frank and Rose(Ersig) Willard. She married Jack R. Opolka on June...
Linda Ashby
Jul 25, 2026
Linda J. Ashby, 82, of Urbana passed at 3:39 p.m. on July 25, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born in Champaign, Illinois on October 6, 1943, the daughter of Harold & Betty (Taylor) Wascher. She married Gary Ashby on November 11, 1967.
Linda is survived by her children; Kelly Jo (Sweet Hall) Ashby of Urbana, Toby (Freda)Dalton of...
Lawrence "Larry" Masso
Jul 14, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Masso, 67, of Urbana, passed away at 12:22 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, surrounded by family.
He was born on January 27, 1959, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Ronald and Lois (Holschuh) Masso.
Larry is survived by his son, Josh Masso, and daughter, Shaina Masso, both of Surprise, Arizona; his special friend, Sarrie Paguirigan...
Cathy Elischer
Jul 13, 2026
Cathy J. Elischer, 66, of Fisher, formerly of Berwyn, IL passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
She was born in Berwyn, the daughter of Clarence and Jean (Yanchuck) Serafiniak.
Cathy is survived by her daughters- Alexis (Nicholas) Roberts of Fisher and Ashley (Christopher) Geber of Quinnesecc, MI.
Proud Aye Aye (Grandma) to Mia, Scarlett, Tallulah, and...
Jonathan Moreland
Jul 10, 2026
Jonathan Moreland, 66, of Champaign, transitioned peacefully at 1:13 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Champaign on September 30, 1959, to George Guston and Frances Novella (Brooks) Moreland. Jonathan is survived by his son, Michael Miles of Urbana; sisters, Florence Powell of...
Ronald Edward Franklin
Jul 6, 2026
RANTOUL, IL- Ronald Edward Franklin, 66, of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away on July 6, 2026.
Ron was born on October 30, 1959, in Fort Dix, New Jersey, to Roy and Geraldine Franklin, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cathy Sue Franklin (Lookingbill), and their son, Jeremy...
Anita Faye (Gazelle) Bean
Jul 6, 2026
Anita Faye Bean, 88 of Champaign, passed away Monday July 6, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She was born June 3, 1938 at DeWitt, IL, the daughter of George and Juanita (Forbes) Gazelle. She married Robert F. "Bob" Bean on May 31, 1991. and he survives. Anita is also survived by a daughter, Debbie Carrier, sons,...
Luella Merry
Jul 4, 2026
Mrs. Luella H. Merry of St. Cloud, FL, born on March 13, 1941, went to her eternal reward on July 4, 2026, celebrating her Independence Day in Christ. Born to Bernice and Elmer of Liberty, IL, married to Wendell Merry of Champaign, IL (IBEW 601) in 1963 not quite on Christmas Day because the preacher said no...
Neal Merchen
Jun 24, 2026
Neal Reed Merchen, 74, of Mahomet, Illinois, passed away on June 24 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born on July 13, 1951 in Pierce, Nebraska, he was the son of Frederick and Leona (Karlin) Merchen.
He earned a bachelor's degree in zoology and a master's degree in animal science from the University of...
Mark James Netter
Jun 22, 2026
Mark James Netter, 78, died at home in Urbana on June 22, 2026 after a long decline due to Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Chicago, IL on December 20, 1947 to Calvin and Arlene Netter and grew up in Park Ridge, IL. After graduating from the University of Illinois in 1969, Mark held various positions working...
Laverna Maxine Casebeer
Jun 22, 2026
CHAMPAIGN, IL- Laverna M. Casebeer, 96, of Champaign, passed away at 1:49AM, Monday, June 22, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Graveside services will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 at Locust Grove Cemetery, Philo, IL. There will be no public visitation. Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Rd., Urbana is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Everett Thomas Zimmerman
Jun 19, 2026
Everett Thomas Zimmerman, 68 of Champaign passed away Friday June 19, 2026 at home. He was born November 1, 1957 in Decatur, the son of Wallace and Beryl (Sigler) Zimmerman. He is survived by a daughter, Wilhelmena Lewis of Champaign, Robin Ferraro (Joseph) of Champaign and Wallace Zimmerman of Farmersburg, IN. He is preceded in death by...
Shirley J. Shaw
Jun 8, 2026
Shirley J. Shaw, 91, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Urbana, Il on May 3, 1935, the daughter of William & Opal (Mabis) Fitzsimmons. She married Harry E. Shaw on August 3, 1954. He passed away on October 16, 1989.
Shirley...
Lloyd J. White
May 23, 2026
Lloyd J. White, 90 of Champaign-Urbana passed away May 23, 2026 at The Haven of Farmer City. He was born July 6, 1935 in Champaign, the son of Lloyde and Lola (McQueen) White.
He graduated from the University of Illinois and was self employed as a hair stylist. Lloyd was well known in the area...
