URBANA, IL- Frank Kearns, 49, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 12:04 A.M., Friday, October 21, 2011, in rural Loami, IL.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL. Burial will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery, Urbana, IL. Visitation will be held Monday evening (Oct. 24) from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Frank was born January 26, 1962 in Ware, Massachusetts, a son of Thomas and Jean Kearns. He married Tonya Dillon on June 2, 1984 in Champaign, IL. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Jessica Kearns of Urbana, and Melissa Kearns of Champaign, IL; a brother, Tommie Kearns of Palmer, Mass., and a sister, Darlene St. Amant of Tarpon Springs, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Frank worked as a plant manager for Patterson Dental for over 30 years and was a devoted employee. He was a loving husband and father, and he loved attending his daughters sports games, was an avid hunter, Illini fan, and had recently purchased his dream muscle car. He will be greatly missed.

Memorials may be made to the Jessica Kearns College Scholarship Fund. Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com