Obituary Listing

Jan 6, 2023

Visitation from 11:00-3:15 PM on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel.

Jan 5, 2023

Camillia Ann Marsh Jones was born February 4, 1933 in Randolph County, Indiana, and entered into Heaven on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Her father and mother met at Praise Chapel, Church of God Anderson, near New Pittsburgh, Indiana.  Her mother was a school teacher and her father was a grocer. The family moved to Albany, Indiana where...

Jan 5, 2023

Philip Joseph Haag, 75, of Champaign, died peacefully on January 5, 2023 at an Alzhiemer's special care home.  Phil was born on October 5, 1947  in Minneapolis, MN.   Phil was the son of Victor J Haag, a chiropractor and US Navy veteran and Kathryn Haag nee Colford. Phil and his family lived in many states, Wyoming was...

Jan 4, 2023

Joyce Sandeen Johnson, 96, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023 at her apartment in Clark Lindsey Village, Urbana, IL.

Joyce was born on May 7, 1926 in Woodstock, IL, the daughter of Dr. Henry W. Sandeen and Merle Gaskin Sandeen.  She graduated from Woodstock Community High School in 1943 and received her...

Jan 3, 2023

Dorothea Ellen Fredrickson Smith, 89 of Urbana passed away on January 3,2O23 at Carle Hospital after a brief illness. Dorothea was born on October 17,1933 on the family farm in Vermillion County to Clarence and Flora Foster Fredrickson. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Marjorie Bertsche, brother, Stanton Fredrickson, first husband, Richard Smith, 2nd...

Jan 1, 2023

Lyle Patrick Fettig, 88, died on January 1, 2023, at his home in Savoy, Illinois. Lyle was born on October 31, 1934 to William and Emma (née Steffel) Fettig in Petoskey, Michigan and grew up with his seven siblings on the family farm. In Chicago, Lyle met Patricia Gerrity who he married on Valentine's Day in 1971....

Dec 27, 2022

Peter W. Sauer of Urbana passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. A church service will be held at 11:00 a.m. January 20th, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Urbana, IL. A time to greet the family will be from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Pete was born on September 20, 1946 in...

Dec 25, 2022

James Lloyd "Duck" Brown, 100, passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022 at Meadowbrook Health Center at Clark-Lindsey Village.

He was born on March 27, 1922, in rural Wapella, Illinois to Mark D. and Esther E. Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Mark, and his beloved wife...

Dec 24, 2022

Michael (Mike) Miskimins, 59, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana surrounded by his family.  He was born February 11, 1963 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Wendell and Esther Miskimins.  He graduated from Southeast Polk High School in 1981 and Grandview University in 1985.  He married Deedra Brooks in Des Moines on...

Dec 18, 2022

Robert H. "Bob" Swisher, 91, of Urbana passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Betty by his side on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Bob was born on August 16, 1931 at Burnham Hospital in Champaign, a son of L. Harlan and Martha Swisher.  His parents and grandson, Nicholas Bartz preceded him in death. He is survived...

Dec 16, 2022

Jeanne L. Barr, 99, of Urbana passed away at 6:05 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022 at University Rehab, Urbana. She was born on August 28, 1923 in Rantoul, Illinois the daughter of Lester & Edna(Cramer)Warner. She is survived by three daughters; Linda(Larry)Zurcher of Oklahoma City, Ok, Myrna Anglin of Urbana, Il and Ginny Ledyard of Tyler,...

Dec 12, 2022

Gerald (Jerry) L. Vogel, 84 of Champaign, went to be with the Lord on December 12, 2022. He was born on August 30, 1938 in Deercreek, IL. He was the son of Walter J. Vogel and Clara (Plattner) Vogel. He married Lois Steiner on October 11, 1959, with whom he celebrated 60 years of life. She preceded...

Dec 5, 2022

Rose Mary Arnold Moake was born to John J. Arnold and Hazel Gail Clark Arnold in Terre Haute, Indiana, in December of 1927.  She passed away on December 5, 2022, coincidentally the same date as her dear husband James, three years earlier.

She lived in Terre Haute until she was in junior high when her...

Dec 1, 2022

Evelyn Mae Kesler, 91, of Greenwood, IN, formerly of Savoy and Urbana, IL, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Aspen Trace Health & Living Community, Greenwood, IN, surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born December 25, 1930 in Marshall, IL, the daughter of Walter V. and Dorothy L. (Miller) Kiger. She married Richard P. Kesler...

Nov 30, 2022

Carl C. Jones of Champaign slipped away quietly in the early morning Wednesday (November 30, 2022) at home.

Carl was born on June 22, 1933 in Alton, Illinois to Howard and Viola (Boston) Jones. He grew up in Alton and graduated from Alton High School in 1952. Carl married Mary Ann Delehanty in 1958 and...

Nov 27, 2022

Christopher Lynn Ruggles, 53, of Savoy, IL, passed away suddenly on November 27th, 2022 at his home.

Chris was born on March 18, 1969 to Phyllis "Billie" Ruggles in Champaign, IL.

Chris was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. Chris'...

Nov 26, 2022

James (Jim) Kaler passed away November 26, 2022 at home.  His family is planning a Celebration of Life at 3:30 p.m. Sunday May 7, 2023 at Clark-Lindsey Village, Urbana.  All are welcome.

Donations in Jim's name can be made to the Parkinson's Disease Association (https://www.apdaparkinson.org/) or Krannert Center for Performing Arts (University of Illinois Foundation/KCPA)...

Nov 24, 2022

On November 24, 2022, Keith L. Jackson passed away at the age of ninety-five at Carle Hospital in Champaign, Illinois. He is survived by his four daughters (Barbara Jackson O'Keefe, Sally Ann Jackson, Carol Jackson Devoy, and Mary Jackson Young) and their spouses; a sister, Maxine Borchers of Sarasota, Florida; and their children and grandchildren.

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Nov 23, 2022

John J. Kearns, 89 of Urbana passed away at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday November 23, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.  John was born December 20, 1932 at Terre Haute, IN, the son of Raymond and Frances (Hunter) Kearns.  He married Carolyn Huntington April 12, 1956 at Terre Haute, IN, she survives.  He is also survived by...

Nov 22, 2022

Lella Ruth Lancaster, 95, of Urbana passed away November 22, 2022 at home.

Funeral services for Lella will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday November 29, 2022 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Pastor Hank Sanford will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at...