Obituary Listing

Apr 2, 2018

John Thomas Bandy, 67, of Champaign, passed away at home at 6:15 a.m., Monday, April 2, 2018, following a brief illness.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 10th at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 11th, at Community United Church of Christ, 805...

Mar 30, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Roberts, 79, of Urbana passed away Good Friday, March 30, 2018, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was at peace and ready to go meet Jesus.

Jerry was born January 6, 1939, in Effingham, the son of Cadwallader and Dorothy Roberts. He married Karolyn Amerson of Antigo, WI on May 25, 1963, in...

Mar 30, 2018

Lucille M. Smith, 89, of Urbana passed away at 2:34 a.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A private graveside will be held at a later date.

Lucille was born on October 18, 1928 in Lafayette,LA to parents Wallace and Felicie (Benoit) Magnon. They preceded her in death....

Mar 30, 2018

Gary Wayne Herbert, 73 of Urbana passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 in Meadowbrook Health Center, Urbana.

Gary was born on August 29, 1944 in Wichita Kansas to Joseph Frances and Goldia Elma (Dial) Herbert.  Surviving is a brother, Don Alan Herbert (Jeanne) of Garland, Texas and a nephew, Aaron Herbert of Dallas, Texas.  Also...

Mar 25, 2018

Venkata Yekkirala, 73, of Urbana, passed away at 10:36 a.m., Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his family. Service times will be announced at a later date.

Mar 23, 2018

Kenneth Nelson Enright, 71, passed away Friday at 10:21 PM, on March 23, 2018, in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by family.  He was born in New Vienna, Ohio. His parents were Kenneth Donald Enright and Lorraine Farrier Enright, missionaries to Zaire in Central Africa. Kenneth grew up in the Katanga province, and spoke fluent Swahili. He attended school...

Mar 16, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Charles King, 87, of Urbana, passed away at 3:24 p.m., Friday, March 16, 2018, surrounded by his family.  A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 22  at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, immediately following the visitation...

Mar 15, 2018

Vivian Phyllis Larson, 82, of Urbana passed away at 6:35 a.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at

Meadowbrook Health Center in Urbana.

Funeral services will be private. A Celebration of Life open house will be held on Sunday

March 25th, from 1-4 pm at First Christian Church, 3601 S. Staley Road,...

Mar 11, 2018

Barbara Jean Valentine Lain, 88, of Urbana passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana. Pastor Robert Freeman will officiate. A visitation will...

Mar 10, 2018

Gertrude Marie (Nelson) Wood Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 in Urbana, IL.  She was 94.  Born in Chicago, "Trudi" was always a city girl, and her love for the bright lights and excitement of Chicago and New York stayed with her throughout her life.  She grew up in the small town of Woodhull, IL.  A...

Mar 7, 2018

URBANA, IL-  Lois "Jean" Buchka, 87, of Urbana, IL, passed away at 11:45 P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Amber Glen Alzheimer's Special Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM, Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana, IL.  Burial will be held in Evergreen Cemetery,...

Mar 7, 2018

Louis J. Bruno, 94, Champaign-Urbana (formerly of Villa Grove) passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Urbana.

Louis was born on March 8, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York.  He married Rita Jaeger in 1955; she preceded him in death.  He married Helena Hutcherson in 1992; she preceded him in death. He is survived...

Mar 4, 2018

Julia Ann McGavran, 87, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly at 6:58 p.m., Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  A visitation will be held Wednesday, March 7th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 8th at...

Mar 3, 2018

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Kuhns, 62, of Champaign died at 10:06 PM Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  A reception in her honor will be held Saturday, March 10 from 4 to 6 PM at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana.

Cindy was born August 1, 1955...

Mar 1, 2018

Gale Gallagher of Urbana died Thursday, March 1, 2018 in her home.  She was 71.  She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Galen and Bernice (Wells) Hennigh and her sister, Phyllis Bowman.

She is survived by her husband, Hugh Gallagher, a son, Charles Flender, a grandson, Richard Flender, two sisters, Gloria Austin and Gerry...

Feb 28, 2018

URBANA – Richard (Rich) Allen Fitzgerald, 56, of Urbana, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at home.

Richard was born September 20, 1961 in Champaign, Illinois to Priscilla and James Fitzgerald.  He married Sandy Miller, his wife of 35 years, on October 30, 1982.  They are long-time members of Trinity...

Feb 26, 2018

Jerry "Pops" Noyes, 66, of Champaign, passed away early Monday morning (February 26, 2018) at Illini Heritage Nursing Home.   Jerry was born October 17, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN.

Jerry is survived by his former wife, Joanne Vician of Champaign;  son, Jesse Noyes of Seattle, WA; mother, Corie (Noyes) Francis and step-father Bobbie Francis of...

Feb 23, 2018

Sharen Slade, 74, of Urbana passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at her residence.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens on a later date.

Feb 22, 2018

Lucille E. Conrad, 90, of St. Joseph, passed away at 9:10 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2018 at her home.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lucille was born October 14, 1927 in LaGrange, Illinois to parents John and Caroline (Achterkirchen) Graehling; they preceded her in death.  Survivors include five...

Feb 20, 2018

Richard "Dick" Meents, 73, of Champaign passed away at Carle Hospital in Urbana on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was born on September 4, 1944 in Watseka, IL to Lester and Naomi (Bible) Meents. Dick graduated from Sheldon High School in 1962 and served as a member of the United States Naval Reserve from 1965-67 before being...