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-Â 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...
William C. Wagner Jr.
May 16, 2026
William C. Wagner, Jr., 70, of Rantoul, died on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at home. He was born June 16, 1955, in Ithaca, NY, the son of William Charles Wagner and Donna Ann McNeill Wagner. Bill is survived by his three sisters, Elizabeth Wagner (Alan) of South Haven, MI; Tori Corkery (Dan) of Urbana, IL; and Kathryn...
Rosemarie Jean Jurczak
May 16, 2026
Graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Riverside Cemetery in Saybrook, Illinois.
David Warren Bauer
May 8, 2026
Dave was born on Choteau Island in Madison County, Illinois. He grew up in Edwardsville, Illinois and graduated from Edwardsville High School.
He married Doris Ward on May 31, 1997, she survives.
Also surviving are Keri (John) Sandoval, Edward (Megan) Bauer, Jean (Eric) Crowley and Bill (Rhonda) Ward. Dave had eight grandchildren and...
Barbara J. Mack
May 6, 2026
Barbara J. Mack, 94 of Gifford, formerly of Urbana passed away at 1:38 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
She was born in Lane, Illinois the daughter of Furman & Evelyn (Young) Arthur. She married Howard Mack on May 6, 1950, in Champaign, IL. They were married 65 years.
Barbara is survived by...
Gary Dean Epps
May 5, 2026
Gary Dean Epps, 69, of Champaign, died Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois. Memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church located at 1310 N. Sixth Street, Champaign, IL. 61820. On Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm. The family of Gary Dean Epps entrusted the care of their loved ones to...
Dianna Kay Epps
May 2, 2026
Memorial Service Dianna Kay Epps 65, of Bellwood, died on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church located at 1310 N. Sixth Street, Champaign, IL. 61820. On Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm. On Saturday, May 30, 2026 at...
John K Goeken
May 2, 2026
John K. Goeken, 39 of Savoy passed away Saturday May 2, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
John was born June 11, 1986 at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, the son of George W. and Helen (Rodriguez) Goeken III.
He married Phoebe M. Mbuvi on December 4, 2020, Danville, Illinois.
John is...
Frances W. Mccracken
Apr 27, 2026
Frances W. McCracken, 85, of Urbana passed away on April 27, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital.
She was born on January 24, 1941, in Jefferson City, MO the daughter of Dallas & Winefred (Miller) Hines. She married James McCracken in Pontiac IL on May 15,1959.
Frances is survived by her sons;...
Joachim Mufuta
Apr 22, 2026
Joachim Mufuta, 68 of Urbana, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2026, at home surrounded by his family. Joachim was born in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo on December 19, 1957, the son of Donatien Mufuta and Angelique Mujani.
Joachim married Josine Ntumba Tshifu on February 12, 1993, at Kinshasa, Congo. He is survived by...
Marilyn Becker
Apr 17, 2026
Marilyn Ruth (Barber) Becker, 87, passed away at home on Friday, April 17, 2026, with family by her side. She was born February 24, 1939, in Fairbury, Illinois, the daughter of John Lemoine and Marcia Ruth (FitzHenry) Barber.
She married William (Bill) Becker on September 21, 1958, in Forrest, Illinois. He preceded her in death...
