Obituary Listing

Dec 31, 2025

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)...

Dec 29, 2025

Funeral service at 12:00 noon on Friday, January 9, 2025 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, Il 61802. Hank Sanford will be officiating. Visitation from 11-12:00 at the funeral home. Private burial at Villa Grove Cemetery.

Dec 27, 2025

Wanda I. (Reich) Dennis passed away at Gifford Health Care & Rehab on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 6:11 p.m. at the age of 94.

Wanda Ileen Reich was born in Champaign, IL to Russell and Martha (Combs) Reich on March 5, 1931. Wanda  married Corem "Doc" Lee Dennis in Urbana on July 17, 1949....

Dec 27, 2025

Lakshmamma ("Lakshmi") Hanumanthappa, born May 20, 1979, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in St. Louis, Missouri, as a result of complications from liver failure. Lakshmi is survived by her son, Ravi Neblett, her fiancee, Sonnie Dean, her adoptive mother, Cesaria Lancaster, and her siblings Miriam, Owen, Jude, Aaron, Anumaka, Raji and...

Dec 26, 2025

Richard "Dick" Burwell, 76 of St Joseph, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday December 26, 2025, at 7:55pm at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. Dick was born March  24, 1949 in Urbana, IL, first son of William Ardie and Helen Marie (Perkins) Burwell. They preceded him in death.

Dick married...

Dec 25, 2025

Kathy Arlene Schneider, 75, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formerly of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born on April 12, 1950, to Paul and Erma Schneider at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois, Kathy's early years were shaped by her family's military service. She traveled across...

Dec 20, 2025

Ann Died on December 20th, 2025 at age 80.  She insists that there be no services of any kind.  She asks that you make a donation to something that you are passionate about.  She'd like you to raise a glass, plant some flowers (or a tree), and lastly, but maybe most importantly, to be respectful and kind...

Dec 20, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Knight died peacefully on December 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on January 1, 1940 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Theodore and Garnet (Striley) Knight. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, the former Janice Deem. He is also survived by his children, Shawn Knight of Islip, New...

Dec 14, 2025

Deanna Rose Tatman, 87, of Urbana, Illinois has gone to be with the Lord. She died December 14, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Deanna was born June 15, 1938, in Champaign to Cloyce and Matilda (Deedrick) Brown. She married George W. Tatman on May 10, 1958. George proceeded her in death in 1980...

Dec 13, 2025

Robert John Hart Sr., of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away on December 13, 2025, following complications from cancer.

Robert was born on August 30, 1965. He served honorably in the United States Army, including time with Special Forces, and completed multiple deployments to Central America in support of ongoing conflicts, dedicating many years of his life...

Dec 11, 2025

Lyn Dian King passed away at 10:33 p.m. on December 11, 2025, at Amber Glen Senior Memory Care, Urbana, IL. She was born on August 28, 1948, in Sycamore, IL the daughter of Max & Jenoise (Browne)Thurlby. Lyn is survived by her sister-Jenifer (James) Gillespie of Champaign and several nieces & nephews. Lyn graduated from Kirkland High...

Dec 10, 2025

Garnet Martin, 90, of Savoy, formerly of Champaign, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on December 10, 2025, at her home in Autumn Fields Adult Community surrounded by her daughters, and care-giver Sue Lawrence. Garnet was born on May 11, 1935, in Xenia Illinois, the daughter of Willie & Freeda (Barnhouse) Worlow. She married Gene Martin on May...

Dec 10, 2025

Richard L. Fitzsimmons, 87, of Champaign, formerly of Villa Grove, passed away on Dec. 10, 2025, at 6:12 p.m. at Bickford of Champaign. He was born on Dec. 24, 1937, in Champaign, the son of William and Opal (Mabis) Fitzsimmons. Richard is survived by his son, Richard Fitzsimmons of Palmetto, Fla.; daughters Laura Wagner of St. Joseph...

Dec 9, 2025

MAHOMET, IL-  Linda J. Beard, 75, of Mahomet and formerly of Urbana, IL, passed away at 2:56 AM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at home.

Visitation will held from 10-11 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025 with a memorial service at 11:00 AM at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, IL.  Burial will follow services at...

Dec 9, 2025

Rudolph "Rudy" Taborn, 97, of Sadorus and formerly of Champaign, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, surrounded by family and reunited with the love of his life. Rudy was born July 5, 1928 at Carrier Mills, the son of Rueben and Alice Mae (Wooten) Taborn.  He married Rosemary Carpenter on March 1, 1955...

Dec 3, 2025

James Preston (J.P.) Davisson, 64, of Champaign, IL passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL on December 3, 2025. He was born to Melvin Thomas (Tom) Davisson and Marlene Elaine (Mickey) Davisson (nee Krumeich) on December 24, 1960 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, IL.

He is survived by his mother of ClarkLindsey Village...

Dec 2, 2025

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Josephine Marlow on December 2, 2025. She was born January 16, 1951, to the late Dorothy and Verdin Turner, Josephine lived a life filled with warmth, creativity, and a great love for her family and friends.

She will be lovingly remembered by her...

Nov 29, 2025

Bonnie Jean Barger passed away on November 29, 2025. Her family honors her life and the many ways she cared for those around her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland Barger; her mother, Marjorie Hughes; her father, Marion Hughes; her brother, Marion Hughes; her sister, Cherry Tadlock; and her sister-in-law, Gayle Metzger. Bonnie is...

Nov 27, 2025

Private family service at a later date

Nov 27, 2025

No services at this time