Obituary Listing

Oct 21, 2019

Dr. David Morse, 86, of Urbana, died Monday (Oct. 21, 2019) at Clark-Lindsey Village.

David is survived by his wife Nancy, five children and 14 grandchildren. To them and David's friends, the retired cardiologist radiated warmth and joy – even into his final weeks inside Clark-Lindsey's East Green House, a home designed to care for...

Oct 20, 2019

Harold Eugene Lopeman 97 years old of Urbana, passed away on October 20, 2019 at 11:20 pm at Amber Glen Special Care Center.

Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and funeral is at 1:30 p.m. on November 16, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Urbana. The funeral will be officiated by...

Oct 13, 2019

URBANA, IL-  William Robert Johnson, 69, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 5:46 AM, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, is assisting the family with arrangements.

William was born April...

Oct 12, 2019

Jerry McArthur, 71 of Urbana peacefully passed away October 12, 2019 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Jerry was born August 26, 1948 in Mahomen, Minnesota to Louise Thomas McArthur and Robert K. McArthur.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise, father, Robert and sister, Jeanne Nicholas.  He is survived by his...

Oct 12, 2019

Lester David Savage Jr, PhD, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2019 in Urbana, Illinois, at age 92.

Lester was born in Hennepin County, Minnesota on September 24, 1927, to Gladys Margaret (née Swenson) and Lester David Savage Sr.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the US Navy. The first...

Oct 9, 2019

Mary Jane Rasmus, 95, of Urbana, died Wednesday surrounded by children and grandchildren. Mary Jane was born in Harding County, South Dakota, to Knute J. and Sophie Tufte.  She grew up on the family homestead near Buffalo, SD, graduated from Buffalo High School and continued her education at Black Hills State Teachers College in Rapid City, SD.  ...

Oct 6, 2019

Born April 13, 1932

Died October 6, 2019

Married to Charles Richard Young July 1, 1955

Charlotte Joyce Nissly was born to Levi and Lily Nissly in Dallas Center, IA before the  family made the decision to make the long move to Upland, CA. She was raised in the Brethren in...

Oct 6, 2019

Dr. Susanne Kathryn Griffiths Wood, 85, of Philo, IL,  passed away at 10:52 AM, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at C-U Nursing and Rehab, Savoy, IL.

Susanne was born December 28,1933 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of John and Alice (Wiede) Griffiths.  She is survived by her husband Richard Bruce Wood, cousins Alice (Greer) Jones, Harold...

Oct 5, 2019

James L. 'JL' Copas, 95, of Urbana passed away Saturday at 11:44 a.m., 5 October 2019, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  He was married to Mary Ann Coon, who predeceased him on 14 July 2008.

Born 20 October 1923 in Tompkinsville KY, he was the oldest son of Larkin & Florence (Chapman) Copas.

Oct 4, 2019

Herbert "Jack" Jackson Williams Jr., 66 of Tolono passed away at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Cremation rites will be accorded and graveside services will be held at Stearns...

Oct 1, 2019

Hazel Meers Offner, 91, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2019, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.

A Celebration of Life service honoring the life of Hazel L. Offner will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 2 pm, at Twin City Bible Church located at 806 W....

Sep 29, 2019

Donald Houts, 91, of Savoy passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Willowbrook Memory Care of Savoy surrounded by his family.

Donald Charles Houts was born December 30, 1927, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the middle child of Jehiras and Mary Houts. He married Charlotte Ann Stelcik on August 20, 1950. She survives, along...

Sep 26, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Sturts, 65 of Rantoul died in her home on September 26, 2019.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 2 at 1614 Fairway Dr., Rantoul.

Cheryl was born in Urbana, the daughter of Frederick Wayne and Doris (McCleary) Sturts.  She is survived by brothers, Rick Sturts of Rantoul and...

Sep 24, 2019

Beverly Jean (Harris) Clark Davis, 81 of Savoy, passed away at 5:36 p.m. Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana with her sister, Pat Shepherd by her side.

Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 30 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 Philo Rd., Urbana with visitation one hour prior to...

Sep 23, 2019

URBANA, IL-  Frances C. Hulin died in her home in Urbana, IL on September 23, 2019 after a long battle with congestive heart failure.  She was born in Canastota, New York on April 28, 1936.  She was graduated from high school in Canastota in 1953 and then attended Northwestern University where she was graduated with a BA...

Sep 21, 2019

Pershing Lyle Gravlin, 75, of Urbana passed away at 5:05 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home, surrounded by family.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Eastlawn Burial Park in Urbana on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Pastor Dave Ashby will officiate. A celebration of life will follow from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the...

Sep 17, 2019

CHAMPAIGN, IL- Donald Paul Beasley, 91, of Champaign, IL, passed away at 7:25 AM, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at his home in the Villas of Hollybrook, Savoy, IL.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Monday, September 23, 2019 at East Lawn Cemetery with military rites performed by Urbana American Legion Post...

Sep 17, 2019

Anthony Scott Davis, 53, of Urbana passed away at 11:17 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Urbana Sportsman Club, 705 W. Hickory St. Mahomet.

Tony was born...

Sep 14, 2019

Donald Lee Marlow, 75, of Urbana passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home.

A celebration of life dinner will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21st at St Lawrence Parish Hall, 302 S Main St. Penfield, IL. 61862

Donald was born in Champaign on December...

Sep 10, 2019

Janice Eilene Evens, 81, of Urbana passed away at 6:29 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana, Rev. Sean Ferrell will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service. A visitation...