Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2025

Linda Sue Fitzsimmons, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at Accolade Healthcare of Savoy on Sunday August 10, 2025.

Linda was born in Urbana, Illinois, one of four children, on August 11, 1942, the daughter of Alma Mae Christians and Robert Eugene Saltsgaver.

Linda's life was shaped by a...

Aug 8, 2025

David F. James, Jr 98 of Savoy, formerly of Urbana, passed away August 8, 2025 at Carle Hospital.  David was born April 24, 1927 in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, the son of David F. and Mildred Mae (Robbins), James Sr.  He married Aleta Stark August 22, 1945 and she preceded him in death on October 12,...

Aug 8, 2025

Well, I can't deny, I'm no longer here. My life has been wonderful and filled with a lot of laughs. Yes, it's sad when someone dies, but I want you, my family and friends, to remember the good times we shared together and enjoy some great chocolate.  Money is no object - hey I'm not here to...

Aug 7, 2025

No one knows me as well as I know myself, so I've written this myself. It was a hot July 17, 1947 when Suzanne Gail Gauble was born to Al and Gwen Gauble. Soon a blonde hair, spiral-curled, ocean blue eyed toddler-child came to be. Younger years were spent playing; riding bikes, playing house, ghosts, tag, and...

Aug 6, 2025

"Tom Robert Ward, a devoted husband, father, and professor, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in McKessport, Pennsylvania, on August 5, 1941, Tom's life was shaped by a deep love of music, history, and education. He earned his PhD in Musicology from the University...

Aug 5, 2025

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Jul 26, 2025

Robert (Bob) Carol Lauchner, 95, of Philo, Illinois, passed away at home on July 26, 2025.  He was born as the third of five children to parents Ruth (Ford) and Aaron Hawthorne Lauchner on June 25th, 1930, in Urbana, Illinois, at Carle Hospital (when it was a house).  Bob grew up in Urbana, IL and graduated from...

Jul 26, 2025

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Vickie Lynn Cromwell, 72, of Urbana passed away at 11:45 a.m. at her home.

She was born on October 18, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of Vera Cromwell.

Vickie is survived by her brother- Walter Cromwell of Saginaw, Texas, and her nephews- Walter Cromwell Jr. (Maranda) and...

Jul 26, 2025

David Lee "Dutch"  Powell, 83, of Champaign died at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, in hospice care at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   He was born on November 13th, 1941, in Kansas City, Kansas  to Lambert and Irene Powell. While attending Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City,  he met his future wife, Barbara Fogarty. After graduating...

Jul 20, 2025

URBANA, IL-  Violet Mae Gotschall, 94, passed away at 4:12 PM, Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Piatt County Nursing Home, Monticello, IL.

There will be a private family graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.  Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 Philo Rd., Urbana, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Violet was born February 22,...

Jul 18, 2025

Alethea Taylor (previously Camp) peacefully passed away on July 18th, 2025, at her home in Urbana, Illinois, at the age of 86.

Alethea was born in the home of her grandmother, whom she called Mama Austin, on November 12th, 1938, near Mayfield, Kentucky. She graduated from Wingo High School and Murray State College (now University)...

Jul 15, 2025

Barbara Jean Bright, 94, passed away at 6:37 p.m. on July 15, 2025, at her home

surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 2, 1931, in Urbana, IL the daughter of Arthur & Hazel (Shore) Eskew. She married Charles (Bob) Bright July 7, 1951, in Long Beach, California, and

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Jul 13, 2025

Graveside service at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Mt Olive Cemetery.

Jul 10, 2025

Maxine Kaler, 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 23, 1938, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. On June 15, 1960, she married the love of her life, James (Jim) Kaler. Together, they made Champaign-Urbana their home for over 60 years, where they built a life...

Jul 8, 2025

Nancy Virginia (Smith) Haessly, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025 at the age of 85. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Patricia Van Bergen of Manchester, NJ and Amy Haessly of Aurora; and her beloved grandchildren, Jacob Holmstrom and Kaitlyn Van Bergen.

Nancy was born...

Jul 8, 2025

Redith F. Ewing, 82, of Urbana passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born in Newport, AR on April 17, 1943, the daughter of Jesse & Laura (Harlan) Adkisson. She married Wallace Ewing on September 7, 1971.

Redith is survived by a son- Jay...

Jul 4, 2025

Bonnie L. Renfrew, 79, of Urbana, passed away at 3:03 pm on July 4, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living. Known affectionately by many names: Bonnie, Mama, Grandma Bonnie, Bonno and Bon Bon - she was an amazing mother with a beautiful soul and a loving, generous, and thoughtful sister. Family was everything to her. She shared her...

Jul 2, 2025

Judy Bantz-Serpetis (78) passed away peacefully on July 2nd, at her home in Urbana IL. She was born on December 10, 1946 to parents Leonard Bantz and Frances M. Bantz née Peabody in Champaign IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Russell C. Serpetis. She is survived by her son Owen...

Jun 30, 2025

Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 2-5:00 p.m. at VFW Post 630. 1303 E. Main Street, Urbana, IL 61801

Jun 30, 2025

Born Stenford Kim Johansen on January 14, 1952, in Urbana, IL, the fourth of five children of Christian and Bernice (Dresher) Johansen, Sten attended Leal Elementary School and Urbana Junior High and High School, spending the last 2 years of high school at Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, where he played French bassoon. After graduating, Sten returned...