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Irene Robin Riggs

Irene Robin Riggs

Dec 13, 2014

Irene "Robin" Riggs of Champaign, Illinois, 55, died Saturday December 13, 2014. She was widely known as the wittiest and funniest person among her family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, 602 W. Green St. A reception will follow...

Richard D. Newman

Richard D. Newman

Dec 12, 2014

Richard David Newman, 82 of Fisher, formerly of Urbana, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, December 12, 2014 at home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.

Mr. Newman was born July 30, 1932 in Champaign, the son of Charles and Ethel Newman. He...

Marjorie Fern Peters

Marjorie Fern Peters

Dec 12, 2014

Marjorie Peters, 96, of Urbana, passed away at 7:20 P.M. on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Home, Champaign.

A Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana. A private graveside service will be held on a later date.

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Paul E. Mayes

Paul E. Mayes

Dec 12, 2014

CHAMPAIGN: Dr. Paul Eugene Mayes, 85, of Champaign died at 8:30 p.m. Friday (December 12, 2014) surrounded by his family at CU Rehab and Nursing in Champaign. A memorial service is being planned at Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 South Prospect Avenue, Champaign, IL 61820. Details will be announced at a later date. Paul was born December...

Patricia Ann Crawford

Patricia Ann Crawford

Dec 10, 2014

Patricia Ann Crawford, 94, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 612 East Park Street, Champaign. Rev. Fr. Joseph Hogan will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Mausoleum. A...

Gail Lesley Ellis

Gail Lesley Ellis

Dec 6, 2014

Gail Ellis, 57, of Mahomet passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 with her beloved dog, Bailey.

A private family service will be held.

Gail was born on May 4, 1957 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England to parents Robert and Rita (Elliott) Anderson. On August 17, 1990 Gail married Michael Ellis in Morpeth,...

Dr. Kevin D. Mover

Dr. Kevin D. Mover

Dec 3, 2014

Dr. Kevin D. Mover, 59, of Champaign died at 3:34 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

There will be no public services. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Mover was born on August 20, 1955 in Chicago, the son of Irving and Ruth Zalzsman...

Albert Slater

Albert Slater

Dec 2, 2014

Albert Charles Slater, age 88, passed away Tuesday morning in Urbana, Illinois (December 2, 2014).

Albert is survived by his wife of 64 years, Myrtle Slater; his son Keith Slater (Janie) of Spokane, WA; his daughter Chris SlaterVohs (Jim) of Champaign, IL; his daughter Sonja Geiger of Castaic, CA; his daughter Lillian Slater of Livingston,...

Robert Mulgrew

Robert Mulgrew

Nov 27, 2014

Robert Eugene Mulgrew 76 of Urbana died at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. There will be no public visitation. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana is in charge of arrangements.

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Eileen R. Peterson

Eileen R. Peterson

Nov 26, 2014

Eileen R. Peterson, 90, passed away November 26, 2014 at home, with her family by her side, in Urbana.

She was born June 8, 1924 in Effingham County, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Minnie (Thomason) Tucker, along with four brothers and two sisters, Edward Lyle, Ansel, and Kenny, (Tucker),...

Clarence H. Berbaum

Clarence H. Berbaum

Nov 26, 2014

Clarence H. Berbaum, 95, of Champaign died at 7:40 a.m. November 26, 2014 at Gowin Parc, Taylorville, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 8 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, with Rev. Jim Cornell officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....

Michelle Ziska

Michelle Ziska

Nov 23, 2014

Michelle Ziska, 59, of Urbana passed away at 12:55 a.m. Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Michelle was born August 10, 1955 in Decatur, IL a daughter of G. William and Rebecca J. (Beckham) Ziska. She graduated from Urbana Sr. High in 1973 and also attended the University of Illinois.

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William Hull May

William Hull May

Nov 23, 2014

William H. May of Urbana passed away Sunday, November 23rd, 2014.

William was born August 14, 1933 in Beardstown Il. To parents Olen and Mary (Caton) May. They preceded him in death. In 1958 William married Jean Ann Schroth and she preceded him in death.

William is survived by his longtime companion, Helen...

Jennifer Marie White

Jennifer Marie White

Nov 20, 2014

Jennifer (Howell) White passed away in Urbana, Illinois at Carle Hospital on November 20, 2014 at the age of 52. At the time of death she resided in Urbana, Illinois. Formerly from the Quad Cities.

A Celebration of Life Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday November 29th from 1-3 PM at Ridgewood Towers, 545 Avenue of...

Francis E. Merrifield

Francis E. Merrifield

Nov 20, 2014

Francis E. Merrifield, 87, of Champaign went to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 from 5-7 P.M....

George R. Vaughn

George R. Vaughn

Nov 15, 2014

George R. Vaughn 76 of Champaign died at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 2014 at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, Rev. Steve Diehl and Rev. Phil McGarvey officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign with military rites conducted...

Olen M. Mackey

Olen M. Mackey

Nov 14, 2014

Olen M. Mackey, 98, of Tucker, Georgia, formerly of Urbana passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Eastside Medical Center, Georgia.

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 11:00-1:00 P.M. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, Urbana. A service will follow the visitation and burial will follow the service at Grandview...

Oscar L. Kocher

Oscar L. Kocher

Nov 14, 2014

Oscar L. Kocher, 96, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Christian Village in Lincoln. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 708 W. Main St., Urbana. A funeral mass will be held following the visitation at 10:00 a.m., with Fr. Joel Phelps...

Susan Anne Naugle

Susan Anne Naugle

Nov 10, 2014

Susan Anne Naugle, 59, passed away at 7:40 A.M., November 10, 2014 at Presence Covenant Medical Center. Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday November 14, 2014 at Glen Cemetery, Paxton, IL. Rev. Michael Smith will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. Thursday evening at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, Il....

Jolene Ann Mcgrogan

Jolene Ann Mcgrogan

Nov 9, 2014

Jolene Ann McGrogan, 72, passed peacefully at home on Nov. 9, 2014 at 10:43 p.m. with her devoted husband, Don, by her side.

Jolene was born on January 13, 1942 in Streator, Illinois to Sidney DeVon Myers and Josephine Ann Moreschi. She graduated from Urbana High School and the University of Illinois.

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