Obituary Listing

Oct 1, 2025

PHILO, IL - Elaine L Swiader passed away peacefully at home Saturday morning, October 4, 2025.  Elaine was born August 4, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Esther Doskocil.  She married John Swiader in Vero Beach, Florida, June 5, 2003. He survives. Elaine is also survived by sons Jeffrey (Stacy) Cornwell of Westfield,...

Oct 1, 2025

Virgil "Bryan" Hart, 72, of Philo left for Heaven at 2:55 a.m. on October 1, 2025 from his home. He was born on September 4, 1953, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Philip & Rosalie (Washburn) Hart. He married Vickie Willis on May 25, 1979, in Newman, IL. Bryan is survived by his wife, Vickie; daughter- Belinda...

Oct 1, 2025

SAVOY, IL-  Mary Lou Marlow, 87, of Savoy, passed away at 5:36 PM, Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at The Windsor of Savoy in Savoy, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana, IL with visitation from 11:00AM-1:00 PM Monday at the...

Sep 29, 2025

Vicki Le Bloemker, 82, of Urbana passed away at 5:15 pm on Monday, September 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born on December 18, 1942, in Champaign, Il the daughter of Albert & Dorothea (Stevens) Bothfuhr. She married Roy Bloemker on June 16, 1962. He passed away on September 2, 2013....

Sep 28, 2025

Savoy, IL Helen Y. Handal,99 of Savoy IL, passed away at 3:01pm on September 28, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Savoy in Savoy, IL

Helen was born on June 24, 1926 to Jamela and David in Honduras. Helen married the love of her life, Joseph in 1946. Joseph passed away in 1995.

Helen...

Sep 26, 2025

Sharon Ann Sypult, 81 of Urbana passed away at 6:54 a.m. on September 26, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

She was born in Detroit, MI on April 19, 1944, the daughter of Ward & Dorothy (Jenkins) Winn. She married Steven Sypult on August 2, 1965, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage together.

Sep 22, 2025

Dorothy J. Zook Edwards, 84, of Fisher, Illinois, joined her soulmate, Larry N. Edwards, in heaven on Monday, September 22, 2025. Dorothy is survived by her brother Doug (Carol) Zook, of Fisher, her sister Deborah (Bill) Maynard of Fisher, Her son Jeff (Pam) Edwards of Urbana, Il, Daughter Kim (David) Kraus, of Florida. Additionally she is survived...

Sep 22, 2025

Phyllis Oury Mast, 99, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025 surrounded by family.

She was born March 18, 1926, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Ethyl (Evard) and Clarence Oury, while her parents were living in Flint, Indiana. She grew up in Peru, Indiana, with her brothers Stanley, Glenn, and Dan.

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Sep 19, 2025

Shirley L. Hursey, 89 of Urbana departed her earthly life Friday, September 19, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital.  Shirley was born July 6, 1936 in Mound City, IL, the sixth, and last child of the union between Leslie Wince and Mary Agnes (Lindsey) Treadwell.

Shirley attended Mound City schools as a child, graduating from Lovejoy...

Sep 13, 2025

Steven D. Edwards, who was born on November 10, 1963, in La Lima, Cortes, Honduras, peacefully passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 61. Steve was the cherished son of the late Dr. Dale and Carol Edwards of Urbana, Illinois. A proud graduate of Urbana High School, Class of 1981, he went on to...

Sep 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephen Patrick Long, FRS, a brilliant mind and kind spirit, who left us on September 9, 2025 at the age of 75 after an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. His pioneering work in plant biology and crop science leaves an enduring legacy on...

Sep 9, 2025

Urbana - Richard Dean "Dick" Reinhold, 90, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at home with his family. Richard was born on June 26, 1935, in Urbana, to William and Rosa (Hren) Reinhold.  He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings; Katherine (Entler), Frederick, Walter, Edward, Robert, Gene, and...

Sep 8, 2025

Shirley Ann Hayes, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, in- law, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on May 20, 1935, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Marlene Emma Cordie and George P. Halupczok, Shirley's childhood was marked by many challenges. She, and her sister Jacquie, lived with...

Sep 5, 2025

Private Family viewing.

Sep 5, 2025

Mary Ann Griffet, 84, of Homer, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on March 2, 1941, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Leslie Hubert and Loyal Delores (Hudson) Dunning.

Mary is survived by her husband, Michael Griffet of Homer; her daughters, Trudy Parks of Urbana,...

Aug 29, 2025

Ruth Ann Burkybile, 77, of Urbana, IL  passed away at her home on Friday, August 29, 2025 after a long cancer journey.

Ruth Ann was born March 15, 1948 to William and Alene Richardson in Terre Haute, IN. She grew up on a farm near Casey, IL, with sisters Jane and Cheryl, and near a...

Aug 25, 2025

Anthony W. Deaville, 25, of Urbana passed away on August 25, 2025. He was born in Urbana, IL on July 24, 2000 the son of Jason Deaville & Jessica Risley Holman. He is survived by his parents- Jason & Sara Deaville of Urbana IL, Jessica Holman of Carlinville, IL; siblings- Karen(Brady) Hardin of Monticello, IL, Emily Deaville...

Aug 25, 2025

PROGRAMME DES OBSEQUES DE

MAMAN GABRIELLE ALIPIO SAMBO

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2025, VISITATION SERVICE  5PM-8PM (3 HRS)

05:00 PM- 5:45 PM: ARRIVAL AND WORSHIP (CHOIRE)

05:45 – 06:50: OPENING PRAYER (Pasteur Richard Kumpi)

06:50 - 06:20 PM: SERMON AND PRAYER (Evangeliste JEANPY MATUNGA)...

Aug 25, 2025

Norma Jane Lowry Rash of Philo, Illinois, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 93, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL..

Norma Jane Lowry was born on a farm near Ewing, IL on November 30, 1931, the youngest of five children...

Aug 23, 2025

Graveside service will be held  at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, at Riverside Cemetery, in Mahomet, Il. Hank Sanford will be officiating.