Obituary Listing

Apr 11, 2014

Robin Lu Merry, 44, of Urbana, passed away at 12:33 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2014 at her home. A visitation and luncheon will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014 at First Christian Church of Champaign, 3601 S. Staley Road. A funeral service will be held at the church following...

Apr 8, 2014

Linda Susan Johnson-Smith, 60, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, Urbana. A repass luncheon will follow the service at the Elks Lodge, 903 N. Dunlap Ave., in Savoy,...

Apr 8, 2014

Robert "Bob" Irven Brand, 75, of Urbana, passed away at 2:01 p.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A visitation will be held at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 4:00-6:00 p.m., with Masonic rites performed at 5:45 p.m. by the Centennial Lodge #747...

Apr 6, 2014

CHAMPAIGN, IL- Somboune Phansiri, 95, of Champaign, IL, passed away at 1:35 P.M., Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the C-U Regional Rehab Center in Savoy, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL. A visitation will be held...

Apr 5, 2014

Jodi Ann Nathenson, 54, of Urbana, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 5, 2014 with her loving husband Denny by her side.

Jodi was born December 2, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Barbara Nathenson. She resided in Champaign-Urbana for the past 37 years.

Jodi is survived...

Apr 5, 2014

Joseph M. Spillers, 45, of Thomasboro, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in Chicago.

A reception will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana.

Joseph was born December 23, 1968 in Champaign, to parents Walter and Darlene (Van...

Apr 2, 2014

Richard "Rick" Shoop, 75, of Urbana, passed away at 4:51 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. A funeral service will be held Monday, April 7, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at...

Apr 1, 2014

MAHOMET - On Apr. 1, 2014, Thelma Maxine Colclasure, 92, of Mahomet, departed this earth, bound for her heavenly home, to be with Jesus, her wonderful Savior and Lord, and to reunite with loved ones waiting there to greet her.

A service celebrating her life and "homegoing" will be held at 3 p.m.,...

Mar 31, 2014

Loretta P. McDonough, 81, of Urbana, passed away at 5:45 P.M. on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Heartland Healthcare, Champaign.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, April, 4, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Urbana. An hour visitation will be held one hour before at the church.

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Mar 29, 2014

Albert Russell Krug of Urbana IL died 3/29/2014 in the morning hours at his Grandsons home in Canton Ga. Funeral Services will be held at Renner-Wikoff Funeral home on Philo Rd in Urbana IL on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Rev. Heidi Weatherford officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens on Washington...

Mar 28, 2014

Wayne Szafranski, 72, of Urbana, passed away at 5:11 A.M. on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Thomasboro, Illinois at 10:00 A.M. Fr. Joseph Donton will officiate. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 P.M....

Mar 26, 2014

Harold James "Jim" Miller, 85, of Urbana, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ at 4:11 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Margaret "Grace", and his brother, Raymond Miller. He is also survived by their five children, Daryl Miller, of Seattle, WA,...

Mar 24, 2014

Mary Maxine Baxley, 99, of Urbana passed away on Monday, March 24, 2014, in her home at 510 W. Main with her son Norman, daughter-in-law Carolyn, and daughter Judy by her side.

Maxine was born November 7, 1914, in Parsons, KS, to Clyde and Mary Getter. Her parents, her brother Vernon, and her...

Mar 22, 2014

CHAMPAIGN, IL- Jack Wolowiec, 61, of Champaign, IL, died Saturday, March 22, at Carle Foundation Hospital.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Church, 708 W. Main St., Urbana, at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 1, 2014, with a visitation 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. A luncheon follows...

Mar 21, 2014

C. Jean Reynolds, 65 died on March 21, 2014.

Jean was preceded in death by her grandmother; Esther L. Fields, her parents; Jean and Del Wood.

She is survived by her husband; Scott Reynolds, her daughters; Wendy, Amanda, Sandra, Beth and Judi, her grandchildren; Tyler, Jessica, Savannah and Emily and her...

Mar 16, 2014

Dennis James Falk, 60, of Champaign, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2014) at Carle Foundation Hospital.

An open reception will be held at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014.

Dennis was born January 2, 1954 in Denver, Colo. to Maj....

Mar 16, 2014

Ruth Elaine Mathes, 73, of Urbana, passed away at 11:36 P.M., on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2014 from 5:00-7:00...

Mar 15, 2014

Mary Ellen Huddle, 96, of Champaign was called home by her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11:10 a.m. at the C-U Nursing and Rehab Center in Savoy, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana; Pastor Daniel...

Mar 15, 2014

Sarah Balbach, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on March 15, 2014. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, loyal Illini fan, a good friend, and a gracious hostess. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, and a son, Jacob. She is survived by a son, Byron Balbach (Jeanne) of Urbana; daughters, Nancy...

Mar 13, 2014

Gary L. Panko, 74, of rural Urbana passed away in his home March 13, 2014. Private burial will be held. Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Panko was born February 27, 1940 in Herkimer, New York, the son of Russell and Virginia Beer Panko, Sr. He...