Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2023

CHATHAM, IL-  Michael William Haskins, 30, of Chatham, Illinois passed away at 3:56 PM, Thursday, September 28, 2023 in Springfield, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 6-8 PM...

Sep 28, 2023

Frederick H. Wrather, 96, died peacefully at home Thursday, September 28, 2023.  He was born February 17, 1927 at Champaign, Illinois the son of Addie and Opal Wrather.  He married Divona Keel  October 14, 1973.  He is preceded in death by his parents , wife and ten brothers and sisters.  He is survived by his sister, Joanne...

Sep 28, 2023

Rita Jean Gentry McCartney passed away in Urbana at 10:00 pm on September 28th, 2023.  She was born on October 7, 1932, in the home of her parents, Walter Edward Brewer and Laura Irene Prevo Brewer in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Rita is survived by her husband, Dean Edwin "Ed" McCartney, her three children, Jennifer Gentry (Janet) of...

Sep 24, 2023

Diane Rae Gordon, 86 of Urbana, IL. passed away on Sunday Sept. 24, 2023 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL. Diane was born on Dec. 28, 1936 in Waterman, IL. the daughter of Ralph Wendell and Evelyn Mae (Hage) McKirgan.

Diane went to Hinkley High School and Valparaiso University . Diane loved singing with the "Variety...

Sep 23, 2023

Rev. Dennis A. Anglin, a Navy Vietnam Era veteran and longtime resident of Fithian, IL passed away on September 23, 2023, surrounded by family and singing his way up yonder.  Dennis was known to many throughout east central Il as a pastor, postmaster, and a constant source of encouragement to all he encountered.  Dennis was born August...

Sep 22, 2023

Lawrence (Bud) Lovett, 87, went to be with his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ peacefully with his family by his side on September 22nd, 2023, at Carle Hospital.  Bud was born on December 7th, 1935 in Urbana to Frank and Pauline (Fred) Lovett. He married Joan Munter in 1955 who survives. Also surviving are his children Rick...

Sep 20, 2023

Helen Reilly Richards, 86, passed away Wednesday 20 September at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  Helen was born to Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Reilly in Vicksburg MS.

She attended Milsaps College in Jackson MS and Louisiana State University for her Graduate degree.  She worked as an Electron Microscope Technician at the University of Illinois, and as...

Sep 19, 2023

Richard Allen Cribbett of Urbana, Illinois passed away at home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, late in the evening. He was 71 years old.

He was born on August 10, 1952 to the proud parents of Irene Grace (Mathias) Cribbett, and George Edward Cribbett.

He was the 4th of 5 boys.

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Sep 18, 2023

Elaine M. Mullvain passed away at 3:30 p.m. on September 18, 2023 at Carle Foundation, Urbana.  A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 noon at Renner-Wikoff Chapel on Friday, September 22, 2023. Pastor Gary Romoser will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour before funeral. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September...

Sep 16, 2023

Robert E. Collenberger, 91 of Urbana, passed away at home September 16, 2023.  Robert was born October 18, 1931 in Jerseyville, Illinois, the son of George R. and Jesse (McFain) Collenberger.  He married Mary Ann Bristow on June 14, 1951 having been married 70 years before Mary's passing.   He is survived by three daughters, Linda Schaffer (Rick),...

Sep 14, 2023

Paul Murrah, 90, of Urbana passed away on September 14th, 2023, at home surrounded by the love of his life, Barbara, and family. Paul was a loving husband, a devoted dad, and a fun-loving grandfather and great-grandfather.

Paul was born on March 16, 1933, in Sidney, Illinois to Bert and Fannie May (Goodknight) Murrah. He...

Sep 13, 2023

Patricia Ann Zaloudek of Champaign passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She was 83 years young. Patricia was born October 11, 1939, in Cisco, IL, a daughter of William and Ruby Boyer McGinnis. She married Bernard Zaloudek on November 26, 1960. She was preceded in death by her father, William, her mother, Ruby; her brothers, Dwain and...

Sep 11, 2023

Richard W. Gomperts, 62, of Champaign passed away at 12:01 a.m. on September 11, 2023 at Carle Hospital, Urbana. He was born on February 27, 1961 in Champaign, IL the son of John and Maryellen (Brittenham) Gomperts. He married Gladys June Walter on April 23, 1988. Richard is survived by his wife, brother John (Sandra) Gomperts of...

Sep 10, 2023

Eva Rogene (Mitchell) White died on Sunday September 10, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois surrounded by family at the age of 104 years, 11 months and 18 days. She was born at home in Fulton County Illinois on September 23, 1918 the only daughter of Lawrence G Mitchell and Dorothy (Carroll) Mitchell. Eva attended...

Sep 10, 2023

William Carpenter, 100 of Champaign, passed away Sunday September 10, 2023 at home.

He is survived by his son, Mark Carpenter of Naples, Florida.

William was a self employed carpenter and a supervisor at the University of Illinois.  He served in the Army during WWII and received a Bronze Star from General Patten...

Sep 9, 2023

Leon D. Eisenhauer, 90, of Mahomet passed away at 10:50 a.m. on September 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 5, 1933 in Royalton, Illinois the son of Frederick & Cora (Stephens) Eisenhauer. He married Lola Jeannette Harris on April 8, 1955 in Tamaroa, Illinois. Leon is survived by his...

Sep 7, 2023

Robert "Bob" John Hendron, 78 of Urbana, Illinois passed away September 7, 2023, at Tuscola Health Care Center. He was born June 3, 1945, in Kankakee, IL to Clarence and Marie (Paradis) Hendron. He and Helen Katz married each other in 1970 and 2004. He was preceded in death by Helen and his sister Alma Campbell. Bob,...

Sep 5, 2023

Barbara S. Tatman, 58, of Champaign passed away at 5:20 p.m. on September 5, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born in Champaign, Illinois on March 14, 1965 the daughter of James & Joan (Miklautsch) Rogers. She married Eric Tatman on April 20, 1991 in Champaign. Barbara is survived by her mother, husband; daughters-...

Aug 27, 2023

She was born in Van Wert, Ohio and lived there thru first grade. In 1928, her family moved from Van Wert to rural Sydney, Illinois. Mary Helen and her brother Bill attended a rural grade school at Block Station. She graduated from Sidney High School and completed three years at the University of Illinois on scholarship. Her...

Aug 24, 2023

Carolyn Handell McElrath passed away peacefully at Carle Hospital on Aug 24 in the presence of her husband Dale McElrath and her brother Keith Handell.  Carolyn was born on Feb 9, 1947 in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of William A. Handell and Eunice Mae Woerth. She was among the thousands of baby boomers who were the most...