Obituary Listing

Jul 8, 2018

Dale Marriott Steffensen, 96, beloved husband of Margaret Steffensen, died July 8, 2018 in Champaign-Urbana after a long decline resulting from a serious fall in 2016. He was a professor at the University of Illinois and retired in 1992.

On August 17, 1970 Dale married Margaret Ann Siebrecht in Urbana, she survives.

He...

Jul 4, 2018

Rosemary Fisher, 70 of Champaign, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2018.  Rosemary lost her brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was surrounded by family and friends and the loving staff of Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford, in her final days.

Rosemary was born May 9, 1948 to Dorothy & Paul...

Jul 1, 2018

Lloyd Chester Lain, 94 of Urbana passed away at 4:05 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018 at V.A. Illiana Health Care Systems, Palliative Care Unit in Danville.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Rev. Norman McCormick will officiate. Burial will take place at Woodlawn...

Jun 30, 2018

Stuart Shepherd Martin was born December 7, 1948 in Urbana, IL.

Stuart's life ended with a smile and a wink on June 30th 2018, in the arms of many that loved him.

There will be a 70th birthday/memorial party for Stuart on December 7, 2018 at the Homer Lake Lakehouse. More details as...

Jun 29, 2018

-  Donald W. Craft, 87, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 4:20 AM, June 29, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

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

Mr. Craft was born September 13,...

Jun 26, 2018

Ronald H. Ball, 87, of Savoy, passed away Tuesday  (June 26, 11:35 a.m.) at Champaign Urbana Nursing and Rehab in Savoy. Ron is survived by his wife of 66 years, LaVonne "Bonnie" Ball of Savoy, three children, Michael Ball (Laurie Vial) of Champaign, Peggy Ball of Savoy, Brian Ball (Sharon)  of rural Dewey, six grandchildren, Megan Heath...

Jun 26, 2018

Reverend Dr. Matthew (Matt) Deane Tittle died on June 26, 2018 of a glioblastoma brain tumor at the age of 56. Matt was a beloved husband to Gail (Camp) Tittle and father to Alex and Sophie. Matt's life touched many through his generous spirit, humor, intelligence, and openness, even sharing his last months' journey through his illness with a...

Jun 22, 2018

William "Billy" Michael Sanderson, 28 of Mahomet passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 in Mahomet.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018 at Mt. Olive Cemetery in...

Jun 21, 2018

Sharon Elizabeth Franks, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence in Urbana.

Sharon was born May 5, 1943, in Urbana, to Robert Mehaffey Smith and Betty June (Brooks) Smith.  She is survived by a son, Joshua Robert Franks, of Urbana; sister, Linda (Charles) Brown, of Covington, Indiana; niece, Christine Brown,...

Jun 20, 2018

Anita Barnes, 78, of Savoy went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 6:15pm on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

A "Celebration of Life" service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Stratford Park Bible Chapel, 2801 W. Kirby Avenue in Champaign. A visitation will...

Jun 18, 2018

Charles Richard Young, MD (age 86) died peacefully in his home on Monday June 18, 2018 surrounded by family following a long illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Mattis Avenue Free Methodist Church in Champaign. Pastor Herb Coates will officiate. Visitation will be held prior...

Jun 17, 2018

Phillip Brad Brown, 53, of Champaign, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 17, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 25, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Champaign, 1602 S. Prospect Ave., Savoy.  The graveside portion of the services will be held at 1:00 p.m. the same day at...

Jun 15, 2018

Irene W. Millikan, 95, of Savoy passed away at 3:00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Pastor Casey Taylor will officiate. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on...

Jun 15, 2018

Glenn Robert Middleton, 93, of Champaign, died Friday, 15 June of natural causes.  Glenn passed away with the blessed assurance of God's abiding love.

Glenn leaves behind his beloved wife of 72 years, Lois V. (nee Woodbeck). Both graduated Danville High School.  He was born 24th February, 1925 and married Lois on July 18, 1946....

Jun 11, 2018

Robert J. (Bob) Smith, age 71, of Champaign, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital, after a long illness.

Bob was born January 8, 1947, in Urbana, to parents Ralph and Emma (West) Smith. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers-in-law, Burl Rummens and Michael...

Jun 10, 2018

Mildred Marie Roberts, 87, fell asleep in death at 5:46 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2018 at her home in Urbana, surrounded by her family.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2602 West Bloomington Road, Champaign, IL. Elder Rodney Meikamp will officiate. There...

Jun 3, 2018

Monique Jessica Finn, 25, of Champaign, passed away at 1:39 p.m., Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 7th, at the Chapel of St. John the Divine, 1011 S. Wright St., Champaign.

Born August 31, 1992, she was preceded...

Jun 1, 2018

Norman C. Maske, 76 of Champaign, formerly of Brooklyn, Iowa passed away peacefully at 11:28 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at Palm Terrace of Mattoon, Mattoon, Illinois.

He was born July 14, 1941 in Brooklyn, Iowa to Irvin and Lucille (Taylor) Maske.   Norman graduated from Iowa City High School in 1959...

May 31, 2018

Donald Edward Buracker, 70, of Morton, IL passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home surrounded by family.

A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana. Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services will take place at 10:30...

May 29, 2018

The Alto Angel, Virginia "Ginny" Muhich, 71, of Mahomet went to join the heavenly choir in the presence of her beloved Lord and Savior at 9:30 AM Tuesday, May 29, 2018. She was at peace and at home with her family. Memorial services will be held Thursday June 21, 2018 at 6:30 PM with visitation starting at...