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Whitney Yvette Long

Whitney Yvette Long

Jan 26, 2017

Whitney Yvette Long, 32, of Champaign departed this life at 6:02 a.m. on January 26, 2017 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Urbana, Pastor Dan King Crede will officiate.

Whitney was born...

Patricia Louise Wayman

Patricia Louise Wayman

Jan 25, 2017

Patricia Louise Wayman, 82, of Urbana, IL passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 10:34 pm at her home, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana's Chapel. Reverend Deborah Owen will officiate.

A proud...

Dale Ivan Edwards

Dale Ivan Edwards

Jan 13, 2017

Dale Ivan Edwards entered his Heavenly home with Jesus free from Earthly pain at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Webber Street Christian Church, Urbana; Rev. Sam Stow officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Champaign. Military rites will...

Elizabeth "Betty" Esser

Elizabeth "Betty" Esser

Jan 11, 2017

Betty (Elizabeth) Esser, 102, of Urbana died at 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in her apartment at Autumn Fields, Savoy.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Urbana. Rev. Father John Pham and Rev. Father Doug Hennessy will officiate. A...

Nadine Neucks

Nadine Neucks

Jan 10, 2017

Nadine Neucks, 91, long time resident of Champaign-Urbana, passed away on January 10, 2017 in California.

She was born May 19, 1925 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Emmett and Hazel Modesitt. She had one sister and three brothers, who preceded her in death, as did her devoted husband, Dr. Howard Neucks, who she...

Bernie Lavalle

Bernie Lavalle

Jan 10, 2017

Bernard "Bernie" Michael LaValle, 61, of Urbana passed away at 11:31 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital.

A Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana. Cremation rites will be accorded.

Bernie was born on January...

Martha K. Guy

Martha K. Guy

Jan 9, 2017

Martha K. Guy, 86, of Urbana, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. Immediate burial will be held at Grandview Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2016 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., with Pastor Shawn Boylan officiating.

Mrs....

Michael Shane Taylor

Michael Shane Taylor

Jan 5, 2017

Michael Shane Taylor, 63, of Urbana passed away at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Services will be held in the Spring.

Michael was born on December 4, 1953 in Gibson City, to parents Earl Taylor Jr. and Anna Cogene (McClain) Taylor. They preceded him in...

Frances Claudine Thomas

Frances Claudine Thomas

Jan 4, 2017

Frances Claudine Thomas nee Sheetz 99 of Urbana died at 12:28 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Amber Glen facility in Urbana, Illinois. She was born on February 24, 1917, in Stockton Illinois, the daughter of James Albert and Maude (Tucker) Sheetz. She attended Jefferson grade school until 8th grade. In 1934 she graduated from Stockton High...

Betty Mcclurg

Betty Mcclurg

Jan 4, 2017

Betty S. McClurg, 95, of Urbana, passed away at 9:20 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Presence Covenant Medical Center. A visitation will be held Monday, January 9, 2017 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana from 12:30-1:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Steve...

Dorothy Ann Schoeps

Dorothy Ann Schoeps

Jan 3, 2017

Dorothy Ann Schoeps, nee Sturdivant, 76, died peacefully in her sleep at home on January 3, 2017 after a long illness.

A Memorial Reception will be held from 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana.

Dorothy was born on March 26, 1940 in Corinth,...

James Mathews

James Mathews

Jan 3, 2017

James "Jim" Mathews, 74, of Mahomet passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at his home.

There will be no services at this time.

Helen Ann Carson

Helen Ann Carson

Dec 30, 2016

Helen Ann (Straehle) Carson passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at 8:25 PM. She was 90 years old.

A Remembrance Service will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 at Clark Lindsey Village in Urbana.

Helen was born May 24, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and Gertrude...

Margery "Margie" Irene Brand

Margery "Margie" Irene Brand

Dec 29, 2016

Margery "Margie" Irene Brand, 92, of Philo passed away at 1:39 a.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Champaign Urbana Nursing and Rehab in Savoy with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 2, 2017 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Rev. Cindy Shepherd will officiate. Burial...

Juanita Rose Keister

Juanita Rose Keister

Dec 29, 2016

Juanita Rose Keister, 83, of Urbana, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, at Carle Hospital.

She is remembered lovingly by her family and friends for her generosity of spirit, love of people, twinkle in her eyes, and her wisdom and strength. Her legacy is carried in the hearts and minds of those she touched with her...

Chris Dubson

Chris Dubson

Dec 25, 2016

Chris Dubson- Born April 28th, 1950 to Leon and Jean (Pratt) Woodworth. She married her soul mate Joe Dubson on February 18th,1978. He preceded her in death on June 30th, 2015. Together as one they had 4 sons Tony Dubson (Joe), Mike Houser, Chuck (Glenda) Houser and Larry Dubson and 4 daughters Dawn Marie (Terry Dehaven) Dubson...

Robert D. Zoll

Robert D. Zoll

Dec 24, 2016

Robert D. Zoll 63 of Urbana died at 10:46 p.m. Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory, Urbana.

Robert was born on July 18, 1953 in Rome, New York, the son of Robert...

Doris M. Brown

Doris M. Brown

Dec 23, 2016

Doris M. Brown, 92, of Urbana passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory is charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Brown was born October 11, 1924 in Urbana, the daughter of Peter and Gladys Burgett Koehler....

Elizabeth "Betty" Conerty

Elizabeth "Betty" Conerty

Dec 23, 2016

Elizabeth "Betty" Conerty 97 of Urbana died at 11:12 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at the Country Health Care Nursing Home Gifford.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Urbana, Rev. Fr. Joe Hogan will officiate. Burial will be in Yearsley Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will...

George E. Gravely

George E. Gravely

Dec 22, 2016

George E. Gravely 87 of Urbana died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana, Rev. Chris Smithey will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will be held from...

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