Obituary Listing

Mar 1, 2025

Judith A. "Judy" Rahn 87 of Philo, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday March 1, 2025. Judy was born October 1, 1937 in Urbana, the daughter of Joe and Helen Marriott, and sister of Joyce Marriott. She married Russell E. Rahn who preceded her in death on December 24, 2021, after 62 years of marriage.

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Mar 1, 2025

URBANA, IL-  Kathy Jo Hamilton, 67, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 3:00 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 11, at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana with burial at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview.  Visitation will be held on Monday,...

Feb 27, 2025

Jeffrey Ray Wilson

April 10, 1967 – February 27, 2025

Jeffrey Ray Wilson, 57, passed away peacefully at his home in Mahomet on February 27, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 10, 1967, in Urbana, IL, he was the son of Clifford Eugene and Ruth Ann (Harmon) Wilson, who...

Feb 25, 2025

Walter W. McMahon Celebration of Life service announcement

CHAMPAIGN – A Celebration of Life in loving memory of Walter W. McMahon will take place at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign, 309 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801. Instrumental music that Walter liked will be played before 3:00 PM...

Feb 22, 2025

Edna "Irene" Bollman passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL surrounded by her family. Irene was born September 11, 1936 in Chaney's Grove, Il the daughter of John Harlan & Nellie (Fourthman) Davis. She married Neal Bollman on April 21 st , 1962, in Urbana, IL. She is survived...

Feb 22, 2025

David B. Folsom, 52, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

He was born on January 6, 1973 in Urbana, IL the son of Wayne & Nancy (Davis) Folsom Jr. He married Sara Bateson on September 28th,...

Feb 7, 2025

It is with profound sadness that the family of Joe C. Grindley announces his peaceful passing in the earlymorning hours of February 7, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital.Joe Grindley, formerly of Sidney, IL, was born February 17, 1951 in Urbana. He was the second son of Morris & Dorothea (Thomas) Grindley, who preceded him in death. Joe...

Feb 3, 2025

Charles Robert "Bob" Gatsche, 88, passed away on February 3rd at 10:29 a.m. in Urbana, Illinois. He was born on March 6, 1936, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the son of Albert and Ann (Dugan) Gatsche.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, and their children: Michael (Laura) Gatsche of Champaign and Beth Gatsche of Urbana....

Feb 1, 2025

Charlotte Virginia (Gordon) Burnett, 91, of Urbana passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on March 8th at First United Methodist Church in Urbana. Friends and relatives are encouraged to meet with the family in the church parlor from 1-2:00 PM.  ...

Jan 25, 2025

Sylvia D. Smith, 95, of Urbana passed away at 6:16 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Carle Foundation, Urbana.

She was born in Urbana, IL on July 20, 1929, the daughter of Roland & Hazel (Hartle) Smith. She married Virgil Smith on August 31, 1947, in Urbana, IL.

Sylvia is survived by...

Jan 23, 2025

Robert Clayton Smith 90 of Urbana passed away Thursday January 23, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Bob was born in Wallace, Michigan, the son of William and Myrtle (Johnson) Smith, one of eleven children.  He is survived by his wife, Pam Smith, brother, Lawrence James Smith, daughters, Constance (Connie) Jane DeFelice, Elizabeth Ann (Betsy)...

Jan 21, 2025

Michael G. Carlson, 64, of Urbana, formerly of Saint Paul, Minnesota passed away at 8:01 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Carle Foundation, Urbana.

He was born in Saint Paul, MN on September 27, 1960 the son of William & Virginia (Ranken) Carlson.

Michael is survived by his special friend, Sela Sar,...

Jan 19, 2025

Harlan R. Schukar, 80, of Urbana passed away at 5:00 a.m. on January 19, 2025, at Carle Foundation, Urbana.

He was born on February 26, 1944, the son of Otto & Edna (Opfer) Schukar. He married Evelyn (Washburn) Schukar on April 24, 1970, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Urbana.

Harlan is survived by his...

Jan 16, 2025

Catherine L. Funk, 91, of Urbana passed away on January 16, 2025 at Carle Foundation.

She was born on October 26, 1933 in Thomasboro, Il the daughter of Wayne & Florence Reed (Lavanture) Delaney. She married John Funk on September 1956 in Champaign. He passed away on June 29, 2013.

Catherine is survived...

Jan 16, 2025

Jan 3, 2025

Sherri (Short)Mallory, 55, of Plainfield, IL formerly of Homer passed away at 9:00 PM on January 3, 2025, at her home.

She was born in Champaign, IL on November 25, 1969, the daughter of David & Sandra (Kay) (Pridemore)Short.

Sherri is survived by her parents; son- Preston Mallory: daughter- Madison Mallory; brother- Doug...

Jan 2, 2025

Robert S Wease, 82 of Urbana passed away peacefully at home in Urbana, IL on January 2, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Robert (Bob) was born August 28, 1942 at home in rural Clay City, Illinois to Jay Dee & Lenora (Butler) Wease, the eldest of 7 children. Bob joined the Army at a young...

Dec 27, 2024

URBANA, IL- Patricia Jo Bohlen(Patti Jo), 75, of Urbana, passed away at 7:55PM on December 27, 2024, peacefully in her home.

Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Rd., Urbana, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia was born August 17, 1949 in Urbana, the daughter of Jack and Margaret(Merlo) Cleland. Survivors include a daughter, Brandy...

Dec 25, 2024

Morris E. Trees, 87, of Champaign, passed away on December 25, 2024  at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on December 15, 1937, in Champaign, IL the son of Harold & Lenora (Slater) Trees. On July 19, 1964, he married Paulette Shadoan in Urbana, Illinois.

Morris is survived by his wife,...

Dec 25, 2024

Darrel King, age 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Champaign on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 after a 14 year struggle against Parkinsons Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He managed his diagnosis with humor, laughter, and helping other people feel cared for.

Darrel was born January 27, 1963 to his parents Marion and Mary...