Obituary Listing

Jul 7, 2016

Professor Jeremiah David Sullivan, 77, of Urbana, Illinois, longtime distinguished Professor and former head of the Physics Department, University of Illinois, died at 1:20 am on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at home after a long illness. He was born on November 15, 1938 in Norwood, Massachusetts to Jeremiah F. Sullivan and Doris Nutton Sullivan, of Foxboro, MA,...

Jul 6, 2016

Glorian Ruth Hartman, 83, of Urbana passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Carolyn at 6:10 a.m. on July 6, 2016. She was surrounded by loving family and friends.

A private Graveside Service will be held at New Douglas Cemetery in Madison County.

Glorian was born on January 19, 1933 in...

Jul 5, 2016

Donald E. Miller 69 of Pana went home to Jesus at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Prairie Rose Healthcare Center, Pana.

There will be no services. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Miller was born on November 28, 1946 in Mattoon, the son of Forest...

Jul 4, 2016

Jason Andrew Facer was born at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois on August 20, 1978 to Jeffrey and Carol Facer (Hall). He passed away, along with the mother of his children Jessie Facer, on July 4, 2016 in Mahomet, Illinois.

Jason had a passion for all things in his life. If he set his mind...

Jul 1, 2016

Richard E. Hendricks 77 of Paxton died at 4:25 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Paxton Healthcare and Rehab Center, Paxton.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana; Rev. Jim Wood will officiate. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation will be...

Jul 1, 2016

Barbara J. Huffman (83) died July 1st, 2016, at Meadow Brook Health Center, after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.

Barbara was born in Bondville, IL February 22, 1933 to William (Bill) and Laura Giesler. Preceeding her in death were 5 siblings, Louis Giesler, Paul Giesler, Marjorie Giesler Beauregard, Marvin Jack Giesler, Bobby Giesler and...

Jun 30, 2016

Benjamin E. Wilder, 96, of Urbana passed away at 1:09 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his residence.

A military graveside service will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at 1215 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2016.

Ben was born on October 18, 1919 in Joliet, IL to...

Jun 27, 2016

Catherine C. Collins 42 of Champaign died at 10:53 a.m. Monday, June 27, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana.

Cathy was born on April 17, 1974 in Champaign, to Linda Davis Weber.

Survivors include...

Jun 26, 2016

Alexander "Alex" James Torricelli, 24, of Champaign, passed away at 11:00 a.m., Sunday June 26th, 2016 at his home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Alexander was born May 29th, 1992 in Urbana, Illinois to parents Kenneth and Gina (Sutton) Torricelli; they survive. Maternal grandparents, Calvin and Maureen (Jones) Sutton...

Jun 22, 2016

John E. Strange, 81, of Champaign passed away at 8:34 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana.

A Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel & Crematory in Urbana. Cremation Rites will be accorded and burial will take place...

Jun 19, 2016

Kaaren J. Gilliland, 60, of Urbana, passed away at 3:03 p.m., Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at Presence-Covenant Medical Center after a three-month battle with cancer.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Friday, June 24th at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. Funeral services will be held at the...

Jun 18, 2016

Sharon Marie Morris 66 of Rantoul passed away at 4:07 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana with her family by her side.

A reception will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana with a short Memorial Service to follow.

Jun 15, 2016

Susan Kay Zwemer, 68, of Danville died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Danville Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Temple Baptist Church, 1100 Broadmoor Drive, Champaign; Pastor Scott Boyd will officiate.

Mrs. Zwemer was born on October 19, 1947 in Pekin, the adopted daughter...

Jun 13, 2016

Harry R. Wetenkamp, 97, of Champaign passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center, Urbana.

Per Harry's request, there will not be any services.

He was born on January 25, 1919 in Forest Park, IL to parents Otto and Lillie (Rohlfs) Wetenkamp. On June 19, 1942...

Jun 10, 2016

Nancy A. Desmond, 82, of Urbana died Friday June 10, 2016. Nancy was born Aug. 8, 1933 in Hinsdale, Ill the daughter of Wylie and Marie McMillan.

In Urbana, Nancy is survived by her daughter, Karen (Desmond) York; her granddaughters, Stacie and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Kylie; and her good friend Pat Johnson. She is also survived...

Jun 10, 2016

Jean O. Oberdeck, 88, of Savoy, died June 10, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital. She will be dearly missed.

Jean was born December 21, 1927 in Kohler, WI, the daughter of Lucille and Harvey Schuchardt. She attended Kohler public schools, the University of Wisconsin Extension, and Valparaiso University, where she graduated with a BA in...

Jun 9, 2016

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18th at 1:30 p.m. with a visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Urbana Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses located at 1407 Scovill St. Andy Pellimat will officiate.

Nancy was born the daughter of Charles and Daisy (Johnson) Conrad in Urbana, Illinois. Her parents and a...

Jun 8, 2016

Dorothy L. McDade 79 of Urbana died at 4:41 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and crematory, Urbana; Rev. Norman McCormick will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be held from...

Jun 8, 2016

Kenneth J. Frantz 77 of St. Joseph died at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Champaign County Nursing Home, Urbana.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturday at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory,...

Jun 4, 2016

Harold A. (Pud) Silver Jr. 88 of Urbana died at 4:33 a.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Champaign-Urbana Regional Rehab Center, Savoy.

A memorial reception will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, Urbana.

Mr. Silver was born on July 21,...