All Obituaries

Doris Joanne Walker, 83, of Lafayette Tennessee, formerly of Philo passed away at 6:37 p.m. on June 19, 2021 at her home. Doris was born in Tuscola, Illinois on March 1, 1938 the daughter of William Floyd Vice and Lorene(Martin) Wright and step-father Gershem Wright.  She married Ronald Gustafson Sr. and he passed away on 7/25/1979. She married Donald Wallace Walker and he passed away on 5/25/2009. She is survived by her sons- Ricky Gustafson and Ronald(Gayle) Gustafson Sr.;...

Robert “Scott” Taylor, 68, of Atwood passed away on June 18th, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Scott was born on September 17th, 1952, in Danville, IL to parents Virgil and Lena (Burrus) Taylor. He married his wife Brenda (Garner) on December 20th, 1971, in Decatur, IL. Scott was a long time Fighting Illini and Chicago Bears fan. In his free time Scott loved fishing, bowling, and playing softball. Scott retired from the Champaign School District, where he worked in...

Donald E. Parsons, 82, of Urbana passed away at 9:03am on Thursday, June 17th, 2021, at Carle Foundation Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, June 24th, 2021, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana. Don was born on August 17, 1938, in Ontario, Canada to parents Melville and Lola (Orr) Parsons. He graduated from Urbana High School in 1956 and attended Eastern Illinois University. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958-1960. Don married his wife Mary...

Robert ”Bob” J. Feller, 72, of White Heath passed away at 6:10 p.m. on June 15, 2021, while doing what he loved best: working outside at his rural home. Bob was born on September 9, 1948 in Herscher, Illinois the second son of Richard and Norma(Genotte)Feller. He married Theresa English on October 9, 1997 in Urbana, Illinois.  He is survived by his wife; brothers- Richard Feller and Jim(Marion)Feller of Urbana, Illinois; sister- Jean McDonald of Savoy; Niece-...

URBANA, IL-  Gary Eugene Bouck, 78, of Urbana, passed away at 10:03 AM, Monday, June 14, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 18, 2021 at the Living Word Family Church, 1000 Park Ave, St. Joseph, with visitation one hour prior to the funeral(10-11AM).  Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.   Gary was born July 12, 1942 in Oblong, IL. Oblong is where he met and started dating his future wife...

CHAMPAIGN, IL-  Linda Anne Wilson, 56, of Champaign, passed away at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, June 12, 2021.   There will be a memorial service at 1:00 PM, on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Pastor Mark Brown and Pastor Scott Boyd will officiate.    Linda was born September 14, 1964  in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of George and Doris (Snyder) Davies.  She married Eric Wilson on September 14, 2001 in...

Barbara Adair Carling, 87, of Urbana passed away on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, at her home in Urbana. Barbara was born on March 3rd, 1934, in Watseka, IL to parents Barker and Agnes (Little) Adair. She grew up in Jackson, Michigan and moved to Urbana, IL during her Junior year where she went on to graduate from Urbana Senior High School. She was a strong and independent woman and as a single mother she raised her children on her own. Barbara was a professional seamstress, porcelain doll...

Virginia May Smith, 87 of Champaign passed away at 1:40 p.m. on June 11, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. Virginia was born in Edgewood, Illinois on May 12, 1934 to parents Vernon and Hazel (Liggett) Ragle. On June 23, 1956 Virginia married Cecil Smith in Champaign. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and five brothers and two sisters.  She is survived by her son- Cecil “George” (Carolyn) Smith of Champaign; three grandchildren: Jamie Michael and Amanda;...

Patricia Kramer-Brown, of Jerseyville, Illinois, passed away on June 10, 2021 surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held on June 16, 2021, at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana from 5-7pm. A funeral service will be held at 1pm on June 17, 2021, at the Vineyard Church in Urbana. A graveside service will be held at 1pm on June 19, 2021 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL. Patricia was born on December 18, 1954, in Alton, Illinois to parents of Jay and Nola (Hunter) Kramer....

Susan Stansbury, 65, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Susan was born on April 22, 1956 in Biloxi, Mississippi the daughter of William and Donna(Voorhees) Kelts. Sue married Dan Stansbury on August 11, 1979 in Urbana, Illinois. She is survived by her husband; son- Paul Thomas(Brittany)Stansbury of Tuscola; daughter Jennifer(Jeremy)Dixon of Rantoul; 4 grandchildren; sister- Deb Long. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, brothers- William...