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William Melvin Dillman

William Melvin Dillman

Apr 11, 2013

William Melvin Dillman, 67, of Urbana, Illinois passed away at 4:10 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2013 with his family by his side.

A visitation will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013 from 6-8 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana Illinois. Funeral Services are Friday, April 19, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter...

Vera Ruth Burgin

Vera Ruth Burgin

Apr 11, 2013

Vera Burgin 75 of Urbana went to be with the Lord at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2013 at home. She was surrounded by her family that loved her deeply as she loved them. She will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel...

Stephanie C. Kempa

Stephanie C. Kempa

Apr 10, 2013

URBANA, IL- Stephanie C. Kempa, 91, of Urbana, IL, and formerly of Oak Park, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Amber Glen in Urbana.

Stephanie was born February 13, 1922 in Chicago, a daughter of Frank and Katherine Dziedzic and formerly married to Joseph Kempa of Chicago.

Surviving are two daughters,...

Stuart Graham

Stuart Graham

Apr 9, 2013

William Wesley Stuart Graham, 88 of Tolono, died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, the Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday evening from 6...

Wayne 06/24/1923 Oakes

Wayne 06/24/1923 Oakes

Apr 6, 2013

Wayne Oakes, 89, of Urbana died surrounded by his loving family at 9:05 p.m. Saturday (April 6, 2013) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He is survived by his wife Margaret who loved him very much.

In addition to his wife Margaret, he is survived by two sons and a daughter, Thomas Oakes (Karen), David Oakes...

Donald L. Rinehart

Donald L. Rinehart

Apr 6, 2013

Donald L. Rinehart 70 of Champaign died at 8:54 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be held from...

James Wesley Gillaspie

James Wesley Gillaspie

Apr 4, 2013

URBANA, IL- James Wesley Gillaspie, 58, of Urbana, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 P.M., Thursday, April 4, 2013.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M, Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Faith United Methodist Church, 1719 S. Prospect Ave., Champaign, IL, with burial following at Bailey Cemetery, Tolono, IL.

James was born...

Vera Madonna Sands

Vera Madonna Sands

Apr 3, 2013

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Elva Greeson

Elva Greeson

Apr 2, 2013

Elva Greeson, 92, of Urbana, IL, died at 5:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Clark-Lindsey Village, Urbana.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m, with a visitation held one hour prior at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory in Urbana.

Elva was born February 5, 1921 in...

H. Clifford Heaton

H. Clifford Heaton

Mar 30, 2013

H. Clifford ("Cliff") Heaton, 89, of 408 Evergreen Court West, Urbana, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 30, 2013.

He was born during a snowstorm on January 20, 1924, in Princeton, Illinois, a son of Howard E. and Dorothy (Church) Heaton. His childhood was spent on the family farm. He attended a one-room school, where...

Irene Finley

Irene Finley

Mar 30, 2013

Irene Finley, 94, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Champaign Urbana Regional Rehab Center. Irene was born on August 15, 1918, in Germany to Joseph and Thea Livingston. She grew up in Germany and France. She moved to New York City in 1935 and married Ernest Finley on August 21, 1941. He...

Mark Edwin Green

Mark Edwin Green

Mar 28, 2013

Mark Edwin Green 64 of Urbana died at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2013 at home.

Private Graveside services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Indianola. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Green was born on November 13, 1948 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Dr. Philip and Elizabeth...

Katherine "Louise" Clark

Katherine "Louise" Clark

Mar 26, 2013

Katherine "Louise" Clark, 88, of Urbana passed away at 3:44 a.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. Burial will be held at Eastlawn Cemetery, Urbana.

Ms. Clark was...

Walter Carl Quednau

Walter Carl Quednau

Mar 25, 2013

Walter Carl Quednau 95 of St. Joseph died at 11:40 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013 at Canterbury Ridge, Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, St. Joseph, Rev. Seth Jersild officiating. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mr....

Diana Lynn Slade-Simmons

Diana Lynn Slade-Simmons

Mar 23, 2013

Diana Lynn Slade-Simmons, 63, of Farmer City, formerly of Urbana, died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery,...

Lois A. Alvey

Lois A. Alvey

Mar 22, 2013

Lois A. Alvey 77 of Urbana died at 4:05 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Alvey was born on May 25, 1935 in Louisville, the daughter...

Lynn Ray Fenter

Lynn Ray Fenter

Mar 21, 2013

Lynn Ray Fenter 58 of Urbana died at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013 at home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, Pastor Eric Colter will officiate. A reception will be held from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral...

Ralph J. Wood, Jr

Ralph J. Wood, Jr

Mar 17, 2013

Ralph J. Wood, Jr., a retired financial advisor and World War II veteran, died of Alzheimer's disease on March 17 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was 89 years old and had lived in Urbana for 6 years.

Mr. Wood, a native of New Troy, Michigan, served in the Navy as a fighter pilot...

Helen Myrtle Gore Hawn

Helen Myrtle Gore Hawn

Mar 16, 2013

Helen Myrtle McCartney (Gore) Hawn, 95, of Champaign passed away at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Stratford Park Bible Chapel. Jeremy Sander will officiate. Burial will be at Locust Grove Cemetery, Philo. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 20 from 6 to...

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