Arthur “Art” Kaha, beloved by family, friends, and several generations of Architecture Students at the University of Illinois, passed on Thursday, July 30, 2026.Art was born on April 4, 1939, in Cairo, IL. He started his architectural career with Lee, Potter, Smith and associates and became their President before leaving to start his own firm,…
Douglas A. “Doug” Nelson, 72, of Urbana, formerly of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2026, unexpectedly, but surrounded by his wife and children.Doug was born in Rock Island to Kenneth & Barbara Nelson and lived most of his life in 3 homes, all less than a mile apart from each other.…
Linda VanRoosendaal, 85 of Champaign died on July 26, 2026 in Crown Point, IN. She was born on November 12, 1940 in Arcola, the daughter of John and Thelma Connor.She graduated from Arcola High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois. She completed her doctorate in…
Daniel Joseph Freeman was born on September 3, 1958, in Champaign, Illinois, and died on July 17, 2026, in Urbana, Illinois.Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Jane Ellen (Hutchinson) Freeman and Orrin Jackson Freeman. He is survived by his sister, Judith Lynn Freeman of Aurora, Colorado.Dan’s passion for music developed at an early…
After 20+ years of dealing with Parkinson’s and its side effects, David A. Bailie, 77, peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.Born December 21, 1948, in Evanston, Illinois, he was a son of the late George and Virginia Bailie. He was a 1970 graduate of Pennsylvania’s…
Hank L. Jefford, 90, of Mahomet, Illinois, passed away on June 22, 2026 at Carle Hospital, Urbana. One of six children, Hank was born on January 31, 1936, in Pekin, Illinois, to Charles & Caroline (Helman) Jefford. He married Nila Jo Bachtold on August 15, 1965. She survives.Hank was a multi-sport athlete at Pekin High…
Ron Berkman, 86, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Urbana, Illinois.Ron was born in 1939 to Vincent and Geneva Nell (Homsley) Berkman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Jacquie; his son, Erik (Cara) of White Heath, Illinois; and his son, Douglas (Jodi) of Champaign, Illinois. He also leaves behind numerous…
Janis L. Weaver, 64, of Champaign, passed away on June 5, 2026, after a long 3 years of battling breast cancer.She is survived by her beloved son, Matthew, her mother, sister, nephew, sister-in-law, two nieces, many friends, and cat, Wabash.Janis was born in Buffalo, NY on July 4th, 1961. Her family relocated to Tennessee for…
Vickey McDonald, 71 of Urbana passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Gilman, Il. Born on April 7, 1955, in Urbana Vickey’s life was marked by dedication, service, and a profound love for her family and friends.Vickey proudly served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1980, a period during which she was…
Judy Checker, a cherished and vibrant soul known for her dedication to faith, family, and the arts, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, in Urbana. Born on February 28, 1943, in New York, Judy lived a life rich with purpose and heartfelt connections that touched many.A devoted member of the New Covenant Church in…
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