Obituary Listing

Jul 4, 2019

On July 4, 2019, Paul Dale Shaw, Professor Emeritus of the University of Illinois, passed away at the age of 87.  Paul was born August 12, 1931 in Morton, IL to Garnet and Jesse Shaw.  He received his B. S. from Bradley University and his Ph. D. from the University of Illinois.  After postdoctoral study at Harvard...

Jul 3, 2019

John George Duffin, 82 of Champaign passed away at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  He was born January 24, 1937 in Paxton, a son of Robert and Florence Cleary Duffin.

He graduated from Paxton Community High School in 1955, and earned a Bachelors Degree in Adult Education from Eastern...

Jun 29, 2019

Joel Scott Merchen, 29, of Springfield, IL, was chosen to transition from this world on Saturday (June 29, 2019).

Joel was born May 23, 1990, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL, the son of Neal and Janet (Quitmeyer) Merchen.  He was preceded in death by grandparents Fred and Leona Merchen, and Ernest and Norine Quitmeyer....

Jun 28, 2019

Kyle Kevin Carrier, 34 of Urbana passed away at 1:07 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory in Urbana.

Kyle was born in Champaign on April 2, 1985 to parents Karl Carrier...

Jun 28, 2019

George Thomas Lewis, 82, passed away at 3:08 AM, Friday, June 28, 2019 at his residence in Champaign, IL.

George was born June 3, 1937 in Urbana, IL, a son of Burt and Jennie Lewis.  He married Sharon Jarvis on March 27, 1975 in Urbana.  George served in the United State Navy from...

Jun 22, 2019

Harriett L. Scott, 89 of Urbana passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday June 22, 2019 at Country Health and Rehab, Gifford.  Mrs. Scott was born January 30, 1930 in Urbana, the daughter of Louis and Hattie (Jackson) Louthan.  She married Robert E. Scott on August 20, 1950 at Rockhome Gardens near Arcola.  He preceded her in death...

Jun 20, 2019

URBANA, IL-  Glenna J.  Hewkin, 88, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 11:30 PM, Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the First Baptist Church-Urbana, 3311 S. Philo Road, Urbana, IL, with a luncheon to follow....

Jun 19, 2019

Kermit L. Harden Jr, 94 of Urbana, Illinois passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday June 19, 2019.  He was born October 26, 1924 in Maquon, IL to Kermit A. Harden Sr. and Hazel (Martin) Harden. He was preceded in death by his four younger siblings, Eldon (Dorothy) Harden, Gordon Harden, Norma Mae Harden, and Margaret...

Jun 17, 2019

Betty Jo Tanner, 81 of Normal transferred to her Heavenly Home on Monday June 17, 2019.  Betty was born in Savannah, GA on October 22, 1937, the daughter of Wilson and Thelma Brown (Turner).  She married Robert C. Tanner March 4, 1955 at Ft. Lauderdale, FL and he preceded her in death on June 5, 1990.

Jun 16, 2019

Mildred Dean Lukens, 93, of Urbana passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Carle Foundation Hospital surrounded by family.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 11:30 A.M – 1:30 P.M. at...

Jun 15, 2019

Jess Lurnis Burwell, 85, of Paxton, formerly of Urbana passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Accolade Health Care of Paxton Senior Living Center.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana.

Jess...

Jun 14, 2019

Ruth Elaine Weaver, 86, of Urbana passed away at 10:22 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Meadowbrook Health Center in Urbana.

Per Ruth's wishes cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial service celebrating her life will take place on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Clark-Lindsey Village in Urbana. The service will begin at...

Jun 13, 2019

Homer, IL - Catherine Elise Chidlaw Williams, 53, of Champaign, IL, passed away on June 13, 2019.

Cathy was born on December 22, 1965 to the late Ina McGuire. Along with her mother, she was preceded in death by her niece, Natalie Chidlaw.

Surviving are her daughters Casey Clapp...

Jun 12, 2019

Cheryl L. Brown, 70, of Urbana passed away at 2:38 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.   Cheryl was born on November 26, 1948 in Urbana.  She was the daughter of James Hollingsworth and Helen (Swearingen) Marshall, both whom have passed.  She was proceeded in death by her husband, James E Brown and brother, Ralph Poore.

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Jun 8, 2019

Sherry Marie Weaver, 62, of Urbana, Illinois passed away on Saturday June 8, 2019 at Carle Foundation hospital, surrounded by love and family. Sherry died as a result of injuries suffered while doing what she loved most in life, riding her horse.

Sherry was born on July 12, 1956 to Mary Elenor Weaver (Smith) and...

Jun 4, 2019

Kenneth Morris Davidson, 83, of Urbana passed away Tuesday (June 4, 2019) at 6:36 a.m. at Meadowbrook Health Center, Urbana. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Mattis Avenue Free Methodist Church, Champaign. Pastor Herb Coates will officiate. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11...

Jun 2, 2019

Jeanne Carol Hackett, 88, of Urbana passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Sunset Rehab in Canton, IL.

Cremation rites will be accorded and a graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana on October 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Father Anthony Co will officiate.

Jeanne was...

Jun 2, 2019

Joyce A. Butsch, 83 of Urbana, passed away at 10:12 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Meadowbrook Rehab Center, Urbana.  A Celebration of her life with a gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday June 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 Philo Rd., Urbana.

Mrs. Butsch...

Jun 1, 2019

John C. Hough Jr., 75, of Urbana passed away at 7:27 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at home.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Graveside services will be held following the visitation at Prairie View Cemetery in Savoy.

May 31, 2019

Trent David Ohlsson, 15 of Urbana passed away at 12:37 a.m. Friday May 31, 2019 at OSF, Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Trent was born March 8, 2004 in Urbana, the son of Karl Ohlsson and Christy Ohlsson.  He is survived by his parents, Grandparents George and Joyce Little of Urbana, Roger Shures of Rantoul,...