Obituary Listing

Sep 5, 2022

Dolores A. Clifton (Dee), 92, passed away at 4:40 a.m. on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Arbor Rose Memory Care facility in Tolono, Illinois with family at her side. She was born on July 21, 1930 in Pontiac, Illinois the daughter of Bernie & Dorothy Lee. Surviving are her children; Roberta(David) Hardin of Lodge, Rita Peoples of...

Sep 2, 2022

Roger Lee Dorsett, 79, of Urbana passed away at 2:14 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Accolade on Pells, Paxton, Illinois. Roger was born on October 17, 1942 in Champaign, Illinois the son of Walter & Mary (Nicholson)Dorsett. He married Priscilla Boucher on September 14, 1974. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; daughter- Linda Daniel...

Sep 1, 2022

Wendell Thomas "Tom" Adair, 80, of Mansfield passed away at 12:09 a.m. on September 1, 2022. Tom was born to Ernest and Marian (Moore) Adair on July 8, 1942 in Urbana. He grew up in Savoy and graduated from Central High School in 1960. On March 20, 1963, he married Nancy Sue (Venable) and eventually settled down...

Aug 25, 2022

Bridget ("Betty") Somerville

1927-2022

Bridget ("Betty") Somerville (née Doyle), 94, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, August 25, 2022, in Urbana, Illinois, from complications due to Parkinson's disease.

Born in 1927 in Dublin, Ireland, Betty was the daughter of Francis and Kathleen Doyle.  She grew up in...

Aug 23, 2022

Charles L. Glass III, 31, of Champaign passed away at 4:51 a.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in his. He was born in Urbana on July 2, 1991 the son of Charles Glass Jr. and Ramona Hursey. Charles is survived by his father- Charles (Jennifer) Glass Jr.  of Urbana; mother- Ramona Hursey; brothers-...

Aug 20, 2022

Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Clark L. Krutsinger, 92, of Mahomet passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022.

Clark was born on May 14, 1930, in Kinmundy, Illinois to Ira and Alta Krutsinger.  He graduated from Kinmundy High School and married his high school sweetheart, Ula E. Burkett, on December 23, 1950.  Clark played baseball...

Aug 19, 2022

Sally A. Clennon, 92, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on August 19, 2022 at her home in Urbana. She was born in Urbana on February 8, 1930, the daughter of Eugene & Virginia (Burdick) Deem. Sally graduated from Urbana High School in 1947. She married Marion L. Cuppernell on May 28,1948, he died on April 19, 1971.She...

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,...