Obituary Listing

Feb 17, 2021

In loving memory of Barbara Jean McClain, 69, of Urbana. Barbara was born on January 19, 1952. On February 17, 2021 she passed away at 6:36am. She is survived by her sister Sharon Ipox (Greg Ipox), 4 daughters Tammy (Ricky) Gilbert from Champaign, Kimberly Book from Thomasboro, Stacey (Jason) Crook from Urbana, Cindy (John) Weber from Urbana,...

Feb 14, 2021

Doris M (Brown)Meyer, 91 of Urbana went to be with her Lord and her family on Sunday morning ( February 14) In her home in Rushville Illinois.

She Was born July 30, 1929 in Urbana, Illinois, The daughter of Clyde and Doris Brown. She married Arthur Meyer in Flatville, IL. She was preceded in death...

Feb 14, 2021

Alice Ann [Hill] Fletcher, 90, passed from this mortal life on Sunday, February 14 into eternal life. She will be greeted by her two sisters and five brothers who were born unto Martha and Horace Hill of Champaign. She thoroughly enjoyed and was understandably proud of her family and their many accomplishments. She became enthralled with the...

Feb 12, 2021

Celebration of Life

Family & Background

Pastor Willie Louise Richardson was born July 15, 1949 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She is the eldest of 4 children born to her parents, the late Willie L. Mitchell and Hattie L. Mitchell Davis.  She is the mother of 3 daughters and 2 sons,...

Feb 11, 2021

Jane (Jenny) (Wong) Barrett (September 19, 1949 – February 11, 2021)

Jenny was born just days after her parents arrived in Chicago from China. She wandered neighborhoods with her sister and grew to know and love the city, picking up English quickly and excelling in school. Instructors at the Art Institute encouraged her, but her...

Feb 8, 2021

Jack R. Opolka,90, of Urbana passed away at 1:00 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2019, at Amber Glen Special Care Center in Urbana, Illinois .

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory,1900 Philo Road, Urbana. Rev. Jeff Stahl will officiate. Burial will follow at Mount...

Feb 8, 2021

Donald E Empson, 80, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 2:20 A.M., Monday, February 8, 2021 at Amber Glen, Urbana, Illinois. Mr. Empson was born December 11, 1940 in Urbana, IL, a son of Jim.and Vonna (Spradling)Empson.  He married Cheryl Smalley on July 29, 1973, in Tolono, IL.   Survivors include his wife- Cheryl and son- Jason (...

Feb 7, 2021

Steven C. "Bootman" Boley died on Sunday, February 7th at home with his brother, Chris by his side. Steve was born on January 6th, 1952 to Carl M. and Mary Elizabeth Orr Boley. He was a 1970 graduate of Urbana High School. Anyone who knows "Boot", knows that he lived life to the fullest. Whether he was...

Feb 5, 2021

Philip Wayne Phelps, 74, of Urbana, Illinois passed away on Friday February 5th, 2021 from a stroke he suffered on January 25th.

There will be a visitation from 11:00am – 1:00pm on Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana, IL, followed by a private funeral service at 1pm officiated by Pastor Jeff...

Feb 4, 2021

Kim Duane Martinie, 70 of Springfield IL, formerly of Urbana, passed away at 10:15 p.m. February 4, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal.  He was born May 8, 1950 in Urbana, the son of Charles Franklin and Nellie Marie (Thomas) Martinie.  He is survived by a brother, Terry Martinie (Judy) of Memphis, TN, his twin sister,...

Feb 3, 2021

Linda Louise Barcus, 77 of Urbana passed away at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at OSF St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ottawa, IL.  She was born September 8, 1943 in Urbana, the daughter of Louis Edward and Wilma Rochelle (Green) Grein. Linda married Dale A. Barcus in Urbana, IL on April 8,1962.

Linda is proceeded in...

Feb 3, 2021

Brice McWethy, 74, of Champaign, IL passed away on February 3rd 2021 at Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center.

Brice was born in Urbana, IL to Alva Alvin and Gladys (Galbraith) McWethy and was the youngest of six children. Working with his father and brothers at a young age, masonry became an art form.

Feb 2, 2021

Shirley Mae Kirby (Rasmussen), 85, of Urbana passed away peacefully at 7am on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held for family on Saturday, February 6 at Webber Street Christian Church. Private burial to follow at Mount Olive Cemetery. Shirley was born on February 19, 1935 to Martin and Florence Rasmussen. She married...

Jan 27, 2021

Robert M. Lacey, 68, of Champaign passed away on January 27th, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill.

A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer.

Robert was born on August 13, 1952, in Charleston, Ill. to parents Kenneth and Edith (Blue) Lacey. He achieved his Bachelor's Degree in Geography...

Jan 23, 2021

Delmar L. England Jr., 80, of Champaign, passed away on January 23, 2021 at his home with his family.

Delmar was born on April 20, 1940 in Bloomington, IL to parents Delmar Sr. and May (Gechtske) England. He married his wife Joanne (McCormick) on June 6th, 1969 in Bloomington IL. Delmar proudly served in the...

Jan 22, 2021

URBANA, IL- Frances Irene Sanford, 86, of Urbana, IL, passed peacefully at 3:25 PM, Friday, January 22, 2021 at home.

Visitation will be 4-6PM on Thursday, January 28, at Renner-Wikoff, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. All guests are required to wear a mask. A limited number of people will be allowed in the...

Jan 19, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ernest J. Barenberg Ph.D., P.E. (Ernie) at home on January 19, 2021. Ernie was born on April 9, 1929 to John and Helena Barenberg in Herndon, Kansas. Ernie studied civil engineering at Kansas State University, and belonged to Tau Beta Pi, an engineering honor society. After...

Jan 18, 2021

John Steven Rogers, 70, of Champaign, IL, passed away in the early evening of January 18, 2021 at his residence.  There will be a private graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery in rural Ivesdale.

John was born August 7, 1950 in Watseka, IL, a son of Lloyd Burdette and Blanche Irene (West) Rogers.  He married...

Jan 15, 2021

Tonya Lynn Barnett, 50 of Urbana, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Friday January 15, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana after an accident.  She was born April 25, 1970 in Urbana, the daughter of Richard and Jeannie (Lovenguth) Barnett.  She is survived by her son, Ritchie Barnett (Caitlin) of Rantoul, her...

Jan 14, 2021

Everett Ray Krueger, 81 of Savoy, passed away at 2:47 a.m. Thursday January 14, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  He was born August 30, 1939 in Sidney, the son of Rudolph "Jake" and Goldie Mae (Poll) Krueger.  He is survived by his wife, Annette Krueger, sons, Michael Krueger (Jill) of Urbana, Scott Krueger (Becky) of Urbana,...