Obituary Listing

Feb 22, 2026

Barry Stelford, 97, from Urbana, Il, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Carle Hospital.

He graduated from Urbana High School in 1946 and began work at Western Electric where he met the love of his life, Jeannette Huck, whom he married November 10, 1956.

Barry had many interests and was very knowledgeable...

Feb 11, 2026

Gerald Lee Ross, born June 29, 1933 passed away on February 11, 2026. He was the son of Charles Henry Ross & Inez Helen (McGarvey) Ross.

He married his Greenfield High School sweetheart, Mary Jane Finney on April 18, 1954.  Gerald (Jerry) graduated from the University of Illinois.  He served during the Korean Conflict as...

Feb 10, 2026

Donald Austin Fitzgerald, born March 9, 1936, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Austin and Frances Fitzgerald, lived 90 full and purposeful years. He passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, loyalty, and deep devotion to his family.

At North Platte High School, Don served as senior class president, sang in the Glee Club,...

Feb 8, 2026

On February 8th 2026 Charles A. Moody  passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 4th 1942 in Urbana, Illinois the son of Charles Aaron Moody and Mary Marie Moody,

On January 28th 1962, he married Sharlyn Sue Moody. Together they had three children, Charles Jack WIlliam...

Feb 7, 2026

Madonna Lee Swisher (née McLemore) Madonna Lee Swisher, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Decatur. She was born on June 23, 1933, in Decatur, Illinois, to Raymond and Fleeta (Campbell) McLemore.

Madonna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Robert Swisher Jr.; her son, Joseph Robert...

Feb 5, 2026

Leif was born in Columbia, Missouri on March 26 1977. He was found deceased at home on February 5th.

Leif's favorite word was epistemology. He loved to muse on the mystical nature of life, our brains, the history of the Sami people, aliens, Zen Buddhism, ancient societies and the migration of their peoples, Artificial Intelligence...

Feb 3, 2026

Thomas J. Palmisano, 84, passed away peacefully on February 3 rd . He was born to Francis and Clara Palmisano in Urbana IL. He worked for Purity Baking Co carrying Sunbeam bread for over 32 years, as well as Illini Ambulance and a few local car dealers as a driver. He served in the US Navy on...

Jan 31, 2026

Ruth A. Christians, 79, of Urbana, passed away on January 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Lorene Christians, and son, Shawn Brenner.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Amy (Bill) Halberstadt; her sisters, Linda (Sam)...

Jan 29, 2026

Dr. Daniel Baktha Jayasingh, PhD of Champaign, passed away January 29, 2026 at Accolade Care, Savoy.

Dr. Jayasingh was a Professor of Entomology at the University of West Indies.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Champaign.

Funeral services will be Saturday February 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Good Sheperd...

Jan 27, 2026

Richard I. Wilcoxon, 72, of Urbana passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Rick was born in Champaign, IL. On February 22, 1953, the son of Roy & Charlotte (Walling) Wilcoxon. He married Deborah Johnson on December 19, 1972.

Rick is survived by his wife, Debbie. He leaves...

Jan 25, 2026

Rebecca (Becky) Sue Cacioppo, formerly of Champaign, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at the age of 86.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S Philo Rd., Urbana, IL 61802. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with...

Jan 23, 2026

Bobby D. Scroggins Jr, 52, of Urbana passed away on January 23, 2026.

He was born on January 5, 1974, the son of Robert & Sue (Molenhour) Scroggins Sr. He married the love of his life, Kristi Swim on June 10th, 2000, in Urbana, Illinois.

Bobby is survived by his wife Kristi; children...

Jan 20, 2026

Anna Marie Stout, 80, of Urbana passed away at 1:20 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home.

She was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of James & Margarite (Dreggers) Wilhite. She married Larry Stout on May 3, 1964, in Trenton, GA.

Anna is survived by...

Jan 18, 2026

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30th at Renner-Wikoff Chapel. Pastor Robert Freeman will be officiating. Visitation from 10-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be made at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com

Jan 14, 2026

Catherine May Thuney 86 of Urbana passed away at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

She was born in Urbana, IL on June 25, 1939, the daughter of Stanley Russell & Mary Catherine (Powell)Slack. She married Dale Thuney on October 17, 1959, in Urbana.

Catherine is survived by...

Jan 13, 2026

Mary "Jenny" Genevieve Powell, 100 of Champaign, met her Lord on January 13, 2026.  She was born July 15, 1925 in Arcola, the daughter of William Franklin and Ina (McBride) Hemingway.  She married Henry Leonard Powell on May 31, 1943 in St. Charles, MO. He passed away on May 19, 2009.

Jenny is survived by...

Jan 12, 2026

Rose M. Shipley, 62, of Rantoul, Illinois passed away on January 12, 2026 peacefully at Carle Foundation Hospital in  Urbana.

Rose was born on May 4, 1963 in Pana, Illinois.

For ten years, Rose worked in retail. Outside of work, she enjoyed music, reading, and being with her family.

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Jan 4, 2026

Susan A. Flanegin of Urbana, Illinois went home to be with the Lord after a short battle with ALS on January 4, 2026. She was born in Kansas City, MO on August 29, 1954 along with her twin Michael. She grew up on a farm in Yates City, Illinois then attended the University of Illinois in Urbana...

Jan 3, 2026

On Saturday January 3 Larry Allen Harris went home to the kingdom of Heaven. Born in Malta, Montana on February 1, 1940 the third child to Kenneth Harris and Ruth (Warford) Harris, Larry later moved and graduated high school at Unity High School in 1958. That same year, his daughter and life-long source of pride and joy,...

Jan 2, 2026

William A. Estergard, 73, of Savoy, passed on January 2, 2026.

Bill was born January 4, 1952 to Bob and Mary Estergard of Champaign. He graduated Centennial High School in 1970; studied at the U.of I. and Arizona State; and  graduated with a degree in Political Science.

Bill is predeceased by his parents,...