Obituary Listing

Nov 20, 2023

Stephanie Brewer Alexander, Professor Emerita of Differential Geometry, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, and a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. She loved mathematics and was passionate about sharing this gift with her students. She participated in numerous math conferences worldwide and authored many publications, including in her retirement, coauthoring a book on Alexandrov Geometry.  Born...

Nov 17, 2023

Casey Stuart Derra died November 17, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital of a heart attack due to diabetic complications.

Casey was born October 4, 1986 at Provena Hospital, Urbana.  He is survived by his mother, Laurel Crabtree, his brother, James, an uncle and aunt, Warren and Ngoc Crabtree and cousins, Sophia, Amy and Christopher.

Nov 11, 2023

Yijun Wang, 74, of Urbana passed away on November 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1949 in Shanghai, China the son of Wei Zho and Zhu Zhu Wang. He married Yi Han on August 10th 1983 in Tian Jin China. Yijun is survived by his wife, Yi Han; son -James ( Lidiya)...

Nov 8, 2023

Graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery, Danville, Illinois

Nov 5, 2023

Joseph "Joe" L. Smith, 69, of Urbana Illinois, passed away at home Sunday November 5, 2023.  He was born November 15, 1953 in Anna Illinois, the son of Robert Leon and Marylin (Kelly) Smith.

Joe is survived by his wife Linda  Smith.  They were married March 1, 2005 at the Little White Wedding Chapel, Las...

Nov 5, 2023

Oksun (Agnes) Karosas passed away at home on Sunday morning, November 5, 2023. She leaves behind her husband, Louis, married for 53 years; daughter, Agatha Barnes; son-in-law, Jerry and grand-daughter, Elizabeth.  Oksun was a devout Catholic who attended mass regularly before she was homebound.  She enjoyed walking, gardening, traveling and swimming.  Her greatest joy was being able...

Nov 2, 2023

Doris Carlotta Bradshaw, 81 of Urbana passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana. Doris was born May 5, 1942, in Urbana, the daughter of Melvin and Ruby (Blacker) McLaughlin.  She married Charles Oliver Bradshaw December 31, 1970, and he preceded her in death.  She is survived by two sisters, Erva...

Oct 31, 2023

Visitation from 4-7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel

Funeral Service at 7:00 PM at the funeral home with Father Joel Phelps

Oct 26, 2023

Visitation for Steve Rinehart, 71, of Urbana will be from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1st at The Vineyard Church, 1500 N. Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, Illinois, followed by a memorial service officiated by Pastor Mike Yoder.

Steve passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was born...

Oct 25, 2023

Visitation on Friday, November 17 from 4-7:00 PM at Renner-Wikoff Chapel. Funeral service, 1900 Philo RD, Urbana, IL at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Eastlawn Burial Park on 802 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL.

Oct 19, 2023

Ilene D. Hays, 91, of Clinton, formerly of Urbana passed away at 10:00 PM on October 19, 2023 at Manor Court in Clinton, surrounded by her family. She was born in St. Joseph, IL on June 14, 1932 the daughter of Raymond & Faye Blaker. She married Ronald J. Hays on September 2, 1949 in Urbana, IL....

Oct 14, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Earl Brown, 97 of Urbana passed away Saturday October 14, 2023 at Tuscola Health Care Center.  He passed peacefully in his sleep and was ready to be with his creator and reunited with Rose, the love of his life. He was born January 19, 1926, in Niagara Falls, New York, the son of Homer and...

Oct 13, 2023

Joan A. Ruthstrom, lovingly known as "Jo" or "Toots", 91, of Urbana passed away at 4:55 am on Friday, October 13 peacefully at home. She was born on January 13, 1932, in Champaign, Il at Burnham Hospital, the daughter of Alva and E. Meree Starkey. She married E. L. "Al" Ruthstrom on September 19, 1964, in Urbana,...

Oct 12, 2023

SAVOY, IL-  Meta Maria Blan, 94, of Savoy, passed away at 6:25 PM, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Savoy, IL.

There will be a visitation on Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 10-11 AM at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, with funeral services to follow at 11...

Oct 11, 2023

Barbara L. Roberts died on October 11, 2023 at the age of 95 in Seattle, WA where she had lived since January 2013. Barb was born March 11, 1928, in Urbana, the daughter of Russell and Helen (Horning) Stamey. She married Thomas D. (Tim) Roberts on April 16, 1949.  Born and raised in Urbana, Barb attended the...

Oct 10, 2023

Ruth A. Worner, 101, of Urbana passed away at 6:45 p.m. on October 10, 2023 at her home. She was born on September 10, 1922 in Emden, IL the daughter of Henry & Anna (Miller) Reiners. She married Eldon Worner on May 26 in 1944. He passed away on March 13, 2006. Ruth is survived by  a...

Oct 8, 2023

M. Colleen Hart, 81, passed away October 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by friends and family. Colleen was born May 3, 1942 in Decatur, Illinois. The daughter of Norton & Margaret (Toth) Hudson. She married Robert E. Hart April 28, 1963 in Paxton, Illinois. Bob passed away September 20, 2004. She is survived by her daughter-...

Oct 7, 2023

Cathleen L. Burkholder, 71, of Champaign passed away at 8:43 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 26, 1952 in Urbana, Illinois the daughter of Harold & Patricia (Motherway) Clements. She married William Burkholder on July 3, 1971 in Mahomet, IL. Cathleen is survived by her husband, William;...

Oct 6, 2023

Russell C. Serpetis (74) passed away on October 6 at home in Urbana IL. He was born on April 24, 1949 to parents Casimir P. Serpetis and Evelyn C. Gniady, in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sharon Berry, cousins Carol Bonelli and Michael Tuttle. He is survived by his...

Oct 6, 2023

Mark Olson, 74, was born in Duluth, Minnesota on November 16, 1948 and went to be with his Lord and Savior in Urbana, Illinois on October 6, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lynette; his son, Matthew Olson (Jaime) of Urbana, IL; his daughter Alana Muir (Neil) of Penicuik, Scotland; and three...