Obituary Listing

Nov 18, 2020

Harold Oren Juday, 79 of Urbana passed away at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday November 18, 2020 at home.  Visitation will be Saturday, November 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  The family invites anyone who would like to share friendship with them to come.  To protect from the current virus hazards...

Nov 14, 2020

William "Pop" David Warren Sr., 83, of Champaign passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Danville VA Medical Center.

A private family funeral will be held at Renner-Wikoff Chapel followed by a graveside service with military rites at Danville National Cemetery.

William was born in Champaign on August 29,...

Nov 9, 2020

URBANA, IL-  Daniel Joseph Johnson, 65, of Urbana, passed away at 9:57 AM, Monday November 9, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

There will be a visitation from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Private family graveside services will follow the...

Nov 7, 2020

Nancy J. Medrow, 84, of Urbana passed away at 9:13 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

Nancy was born on October 5, 1936 in Champaign, Illinois to parents Robert and Iona (McIntire) McIntyre. She graduated from Urbana Highschool and married Roger Medrow in May of 1956. When she was younger Nancy loved to...

Nov 6, 2020

Sharon B. Hyland, 84, of Urbana, passed away at 8:50am Friday November 6, 2020 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana, after a short illness.

Sharon is survived by a large family, all of whom love her deeply. This includes her stepchildren, Jeff (Annie) Hyland of Clarendon Hills, IL and Judy Hyland of...

Nov 4, 2020

Ernest Leon Westfield, Sr., 80, of Urbana found his eternal resting place at 9:55 p.m. on November 4, 2020 at Illini Heritage Rehab & Health in Champaign.

Ernest was born November 30, 1939 in Cleveland, TN to parents Glenn Westfield, Sr. and Alberta (York) Woody. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his...

Nov 3, 2020

Daisy J. Knott, 90, of Champaign passed away at 9:02 p.m. on November 3rd, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, November 6th, 2020 at the Renner – Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Due to COVID-19 we ask that all guests entering...

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....