Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 14, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL-  Marcele Elaine Andrews, 83, of Champaign, passed away at 9:47 AM, Monday, November 14, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.  There will be no public services.

Marcele was born July 5, 1939 in Champaign County, a daughter of Ernest Lloyd and Velma(Phenicie) James.  Survivors include four children, Doug Robertson of Champaign, Dawn...

Nov 6, 2022

FOOSLAND, IL-  Charles A. Paris, 79, passed away on to the Lord on November 6, 2022.

He was born on May 2, 1943 in Champaign County, IL, a son of Robert L. and Esther L. (Bush) Paris.  He married Sharion Z.M. (Birt) Paris on November 16, 1963.  She survives.  Also surviving are three children, Michael(Patty)...

Nov 6, 2022

Kazuko Sasamori, 90 of Urbana died Sunday November 6th.  Kazuko was born in Nagasaki Japan on May 20, 1932. The daughter of Masao and Fumi Maeda. She spent her childhood in Dalian China until the end of WWII.

After WWII she returned to Japan as a teenager (with her mother, younger sister, and...

Oct 29, 2022

Lucas S. Bohlen, 36 of Ogden passed away Saturday October 29, 2022.  Lucas was born in Urbana, IL on April 5. 1986 to Elton and Lea Bohlen.

He married Christina Stathos on August 28, 2022 in Champaign.  He is survived by his wife, father, Elton Bohlen, daughters, Zara and Mila, sisters, Jessica Sprouls (Dustin) Amanda...

Oct 28, 2022

URBANA, IL-  Corem "Doc" Lee Dennis, 96, passed away at 6:45PM, Friday, October 28, 2022 at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30PM, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign.  Military rites will be performed by V.F.W. Post 5520, Champaign.

Doc was born May...