Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2022

Tabatha R. Warren, 51, of Tolono passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital. Tabatha was born on April 12, 1971, in Urbana, the daughter of Gary & Rebecca (Grob)Warren. She is survived by her mother- Rebecca Grob; sisters- Teresa(Will) Miller, Amanda Thomas both of Tolono, Il. and Brandy (Carl Martin)Warren...

Aug 13, 2022

Lyman L. Rogers, Jr., 78 of Sidney, passed away Saturday August 13, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  He was born in Metropolis, the son of Lyman and Mary Rogers, Sr.  He married Malea Jane McGraw December 5, 1980 in Champaign and she survives.  He is also survived by daughters, Victoria Rogers, Chelsea Auterson (Jerrod) and Pamela...

Aug 10, 2022

David Nash Porter, 76, of Berryville, VA, died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at his home. David was born in Springfield, Illinois, son of the late Lyle Barton Porter and Helen Josephine Nash Porter. Growing up between Springfield and the family farm outside of Champaign, David was active in the Boy Scouts of America and participated in the...

Aug 9, 2022

Warren "Chip" Lukemire of Champaign passed away on August 9, 2022 in Brighton, Colorado. He was born in Urbana, Illinois on March 7, 1965 the son of Gerald  & Susan (Stahl) Lukemire. Chip is survived by his son- Robbie Lukemire of Goodyear, Az; dog-Bella; sister- Sheri Lukemire of Tolono; Step-Mother- Pamela Lukemire. He is preceded in death...

Aug 5, 2022

Gary L. Thomas,72, of Urbana passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1950 in Clinton, Indiana the son of Richard O. Thomas & Lula(Bennett) Jones. He married Joan M. Henson on June 9, 2008 in Jamacia. Gary is survived by his wife, Joan, sons- Richie(Abigail) Thomas of...

Aug 1, 2022

Phyllis  "Kay" Matthews, 77, of Urbana gave up her battle with cancer to be with her, Lord, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Kay was born on September 11, 1944 at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Illinois the daughter of Donal & Bernice Daniel. She married Martin Matthews at the...

Jul 31, 2022

John R. Ogden, 74, of Urbana passed away at 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at OSF Heart of Mary, Urbana, Illinois. He was born in Urbana, Illinois on March 23, 1948 the son of Russell & Inez Ogden. John is survived by his beloved dog, Billy Boy; daughter Tina (Dave) Cole of Farmer City; grandchildren...

Jul 30, 2022

Lucinda, "Lucy" Holley died peacefully on July 30, 2022 in hospice care at Meadowbrook Health Center.  She is survived by her partner, Mary Kraus, her siblings Jean and Mark Holley (all of Urbana, IL), her nephew, Nathan Holley (Birdie) of Fennville, MI, and niece Kayti Kawachi (Brent) of Peoria, IL.  Her parents, Bertrand and Janet Finlayson Holley...

Jul 27, 2022

Ronald "Ronnie" Clow 76 of Champaign passed away at home with Diana and his beloved cats at his side on Wednesday July 27, 2022.  He was born July 20, 1946, the son of Dewey and Pauline (Dunn) Clow, Sr.  He married Diana Gordon July 18, 1970 in Urbana.  Diana survives.  Ronnie is also survived by a daughter...

Jul 24, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, IL-  Jeffrey Kendrick, Jr., 51, of Champaign, passed away at 8:32AM, Sunday, July 24, 2022 at his residence.

There will be a visitation on Friday, July 29, from 5-8PM at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  Funeral services will be held the following day, Saturday, July 30, at 12:00 Noon,  also...

Jul 19, 2022

Roger Lee Karr, 75, of Urbana passed away at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Urbana. He was born on September 3, 1946 in Urbana the son of William & Ruth(Griffin)Karr. Roger is survived by his brother-Ken(Sharon)Karr of Danville; nieces- Sydney & Shelby. He is preceded in death by his...

Jul 17, 2022

Vearlina R. Thomas, 74, of Champaign passed away at 12:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at her home. She was born February 5, 1948 in Danville, Illinois the daughter of Vearl & Barbara (Wilson)Smith. Vearlina married Larry McElhaney on September 17, 1968. She married James Robert(J.R) Thomas on April 1, 2008 in Champaign, Illinois. Vearlina is...

Jul 11, 2022

Robert "Chopper" Smith, 75, passed away at 8:53 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022 in Savoy. He was born on December 31, 1946 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Gerald & Marie (Cobb) Smith. Robert is preceded in death by his parents and a great nephew, all of whom he loved dearly. Robert was a racing enthusiast,...

Jul 10, 2022

Rosemary J. Taborn, 89 of Champaign passed gracefully and peacefully away at 12:58 PM July 10, 2022 at Sadorus.  She was born June 15, 1933 at West Union, the daughter of John F. and Genevieve (Haddix) Carpenter.  She married Rudolph (Rudy) Taborn and he survives.  She is also survived by a daughter, Robin M. Styan (Greg) of...

Jul 5, 2022

Peggy Ann Valentine, 90, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of William & Geraldine(Jones) Fleming. Peggy is survived by her children-Richard Valentine of Urbana, Gary Valentine of Urbana, Steven Valentine of Champaign, Tim Valentine of Champaign and Julie(Andy...

Jul 4, 2022

Pastor Edwin Potts 92 went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of his life Beverly on July 4th 2022 at 11:00 am.  He died peacefully at home with family.

He was born July 31 1929 to Alva and Linda Potts.  They proceeded him in death.

He married...

Jul 1, 2022

Karen J. Bles, 38 of Urbana passed away July 1, 2022 in Urbana.  She was born June 7, 1984 in Paradise, CA.

Karen is survived by her children, Sadie, J. J. and Hazel, her mother, Patty Coyne, brothers, David and Mark and sister-in-law April.

She worked as a secretary for Dillman Brothers in...

Jun 30, 2022

Services are pending.

Jun 29, 2022

David Anderson Sattazahn, 80, died June 29, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana Illinois.  He is survived by his son Marc, of Marlborough,  MA, and his wife Ruth Anne of Savoy.

Services will be held Monday October 10 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Urbana.  Visitation  will take place at 11:00 in Watseka Lounge with funeral...

Jun 28, 2022

Jane C. Sloman, 91, formerly of Urbana, Illinois, died on June 28, 2022 at the Champaign Urbana Nursing & Rehab, Savoy, Illinois, where she had been a patient for over a year.

Visitation will be from 3:00PM-4:00PM, Tuesday, July 5, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...