Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 30, 2025

Dr. Aldred A. Heckman, 83, passed away on Monday evening June 30, 2025, at home with family.

He was born in St. Paul, MN on July 22, 1941, the son of Aldred & Carol (King) Heckman. He married Nina Kolb on August 8, 1964, in Northfield, MN.

Aldred also (known also as Al...

Jun 25, 2025

Arnold Elwayne Nichols, Jr., age 81 of Urbana died at 3:44 a.m. on June 25, 2025 at home.

Private family graveside services will be held at Immanual Lutheran Church, Broadlands, Illinois at 10:00 a.m. on Monday June 30, 2025 with Pastor Jeff Caithamer officiating.

Arnold was born on March 19, 1944 to Arnold...

Jun 22, 2025

Ruth C Hildreth, 85, Mahomet, IL passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025. She was born in Gary, IN October 7, 1939 a daughter of late Arthur and Hazel Putnam of Siloam Springs, AR

She retired from The University of Illinois International Facility and Staff Affairs Department in 1998. She was very active with Senior Saints...

Jun 21, 2025

On June 21, 2025, Bernice (Schlaegel) Runion was welcomed into heaven by her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Also waiting there was her loving husband of seventy years, Glenn, other close family members, and many long-time friends.

Bernice was born October 26,1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dale and Grace Schlaegel. She grew up with a...

Jun 15, 2025

James R. Marett, 66, of Urbana passed away at 5:43 p.m. on June 15, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

He was born on April 27, 1959, in Urbana, IL the son of Herbert & Helen (Markstahler)Marett. He married Gayle Smith on August 18, 1984, in Champaign, IL.

James is survived by...

Jun 10, 2025

Thomas W. Cuppernell, 71 of Champaign passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025 at home.  Thomas was born January 17, 1954 in Champaign, the son of Walter Anson and Helen Marie (Scheurich) Cuppernell.  He married Cynthia Edith Brown on March 29, 1983 in Kensington, MD at the Washington, D.C temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

Jun 8, 2025

Colby M. Cohoon, 31, of Catlin and formerly from Mahomet passed away on June 8, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Visitation will be Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5-8:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, IL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial...

Jun 6, 2025

URBANA, IL- Mark Julian Wetzel, 75, of Urbana passed away at 7:30AM, June 6, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

Mark was born January 30, 1950, in Morrison,...