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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...

Anne R. Britsky

Anne R. Britsky

Dec 22, 2016

Anne Rose Britsky, 92 of Urbana passed away at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Meadowbrook Health Center in Urbana.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Urbana. Rev. Father Joseph Hogan will officiate. Burial will take place at Mt. Hope...

Donald London

Donald London

Dec 19, 2016

Donald Ray London, 81, formerly of Jacksonville IL, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2016 at Champaign County Nursing Home.

Mr. London was born June 12, 1935 in Hart County, Kentucky to parents Willis and Ruby (Jeffries) London. He was one of thirteen children. He is survived by two brothers and 2 sisters...

N. Arlan Mcpherson

N. Arlan Mcpherson

Dec 18, 2016

Noel Arlan McPherson 99 of Urbana died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Bridle Brook, Mahomet.

Mr. McPherson was born on June 5, 1917 in Mt. Vernon, the son of John A. and Ethel Muckelroy McPherson. He married Geraldine A. Barker on May 20, 1942. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a daughter;...

Myron H. Feitshans

Myron H. Feitshans

Dec 16, 2016

Myron H. Feitshans, 102, of Urbana passed away on December 16, 2016 at his home.

Myron was born on September 1, 1914 in Laura, Ohio. He was the son of Maude and Walter Feitshans, one of eight children. On August 31, 1946 he married Marjorie Seidel in Rankin, IL, she survives.

Also surviving...

Harriett Rowland Knudson

Harriett Rowland Knudson

Dec 16, 2016

Harriet Rowland Knudson, 96, of rural Ottawa died at 7:40 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at MeadowBrook Healthcare Center, Urbana.

She is survived by Charles E. (Mary Ann) Knudson of Bloomington and Karen (Jimmy) Clark of Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge...

Edith R. Daniels

Edith R. Daniels

Dec 12, 2016

Edith R. Daniels, 89, of Savoy, passed away at 2:17 a.m., Monday, December 12, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at the First Presbyterian Church, Champaign; Rev. Chuck Carlson will officiate. There will be no visitation. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in...

Geneva Catherine Gillaspie

Geneva Catherine Gillaspie

Dec 9, 2016

Geneva Catherine Gillaspie, 94, of Champaign passed away at 6:23 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on December 13, 2016 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana. Pastor Gary Grogan will officiate. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral from 2:00-4:00...

Jane Lois Haines

Jane Lois Haines

Dec 6, 2016

Jane Lois Haines, 82, of Urbana passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 E. Florida Av., Urbana. Pastor Don Ehlers will officiate. A visitation will be...

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