Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2020

Lewis Gene (Finch) Fincham passed away at 5:15 a.m. on November 1, 2020 at Arbor Rose, Monticello.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 a.m. with Masonic Rites by Western Star Lodge #240 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, Urbana..  Burial will at Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview with military rites by American Legion Post 71, Urbana and...

Oct 31, 2020

Jeanne Arseneau Spear passed away at Bickford in Champaign at the age of 98. She was born on April 14 in 1922 to Alphe Arseneau and Mae McCarty in Evanston, Illinois.  Alphe's great-grandparents were among the original settlers of Evanston and donated the land for Smith Park at Lyons Street and Ashland Avenue.

Jeanne met...

Oct 29, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of our son, brother and friend, Antwan Thadison Unander (Tony) of Champaign.

Tony was a bright light in a broken world, a loving family member and a man determined to find a path toward charity and personal success. Recently, he worked at Cold Stone Creamery and...

Oct 27, 2020

Eva Lydia Steger, age 95, passed away peacefully on October 27 in Urbana, Illinois.

She was born on November 6, 1924 in Mackville, Kentucky to Rev. Elbert B and Anna Frances Hensley. Her early schooling took place largely in small Missouri towns the family found themselves in as a result of her father's ministry positions....

Oct 26, 2020

RANTOUL, IL-  Monica Rene' Bazzell Rittenhouse, 51, of Rantoul, IL, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020.  She was born July 2, 1969, the youngest daughter of Gerald and Carole Bazzell of Champaign, IL.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Grover and Paulette Bazzell of Fairbury, IL, and Charles K. and...

Oct 25, 2020

Wilma Evans Birkeland, 100, passed away at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020.  She will be entombed at Mt. Hope Mausoleum, Urbana.

Wilma was born May 25, 1920 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Richard L. and Flora (Dixon) Evans.  She married Charles John Birkeland and he preceded her in death November 28, 2005.  She...

Oct 24, 2020

Clark C. Spence   5/25/1923—10/24/2020

Clark Christian Spence, 97, passed away October 24, 2020.

He was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Christian Edward and Lela (Killion)

Spence, but grew up on a fruit orchard in Glenn's Ferry, Idaho.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Lee,...

Oct 23, 2020

Lyle Edwin Gill, 61 of Urbana passed away at home at 10:40 a.m. Friday October 23, 2020.  Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday October 29 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana with burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.

Lyle was born May 30, 1959 in Urbana, the son of Lyle...

Oct 21, 2020

Kristina Nicole Freeman-Mann, 28, of Rantoul passed away at 8:45pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 in Rantoul.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana Illinois. Due to COVID-19 we ask that all guest please wear a facemask and social distance...

Oct 15, 2020

Rita Emmons Gudgel of Urbana passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 90 years old. Rita was born in Urbana to Alton B. Emmons and Olive Knust on September 22, 1930. Rita lived most of her life in Urbana. She graduated from Urbana High School. Rita moved to Alaska to marry her sweetheart Donald D. Gudgel on...

Oct 13, 2020

David H. Ellison, 76, of Urbana passed away at 4:49 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Cremation rights have been accorded and there will be a private family service at a later date.

David was born on January 27th, 1944 in Piper City Illinois to parents William...

Oct 12, 2020

MAHOMET, IL-  Alice Marie Sax, 95, of Mahomet and formerly of Roselle, IL, passed away at 12:08 AM, Monday, October 12, 2020 at her residence.

There will be no public services.  Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Alice was born...

Oct 9, 2020

Terry Wayne Dial of Urbana was born Aug. 19, 1964, to Richard and Ruth Anne Dial. Terry passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana.

There is no more pain, tears, or suffering for Terry; however, there will be a missing piece left for all that loved him....

Oct 8, 2020

James Wilson Garland, Jr.

August 1, 1933 - October 8, 2020

Born August 1, 1933 to James W. Garland and May (Midgett) Garland, Jim was an intelligent soft-spoken boy. He learned photography from his father and enjoyed taking pictures. Competitive by nature, he excelled at school and enjoyed chess.

He also...

Oct 8, 2020

Dale Frederick (Fred) Grothe, 90, of Urbana and formerly of Rantoul, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2020, surrounded by his family. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend has left us and will be missed terribly.

Fred was born on September 23, 1930 in Tolono, son of Louis Henry...

Oct 7, 2020

Wanda Kathleen Scott, 87 of Gifford, formerly of Urbana passed away at 8:31 PM  Wednesday October 7, 2020 at Country Health Rehab and Nursing Home, Gifford.  She was born November 25, 1932 in Greenup, Illinois the daughter of Kenneth and Bessie (Eveland) Thomas.  She married Paul Scott in 1954 and he preceded her in 1987.  She is...

Oct 5, 2020

Durango Carl Mendoza, 75, of Urbana passed away unexpectedly Monday October 5, 2020.

All who wish to celebrate the life of Durango Carl Mendoza (June 23, 1945 – October 5, 2020) are welcome to join his family Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.

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Oct 4, 2020

Corry Martin Welch, 36, of Urbana passed away at 3:42 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Due to COVID-19 we ask that all guests wear a mask inside the...

Oct 3, 2020

Doyle Wayne Skinner, 82, of Urbana passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) we will be only letting in small groups at a time for...

Oct 1, 2020

Katherine L. Ford, 71, of Urbana passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Eastlawn Burial Park in Urbana. Chaplain Pat Arnold will officiate.

Katherine was born in Urbana...