On Monday, April 21, 2025, Richard “Rick” Scott Kesler, passed away at the age of 64.Rick was born on August 31, 1960, in Morton, IL, to Richard and Evelyn (Kiger) Kesler. He graduated from Urbana High School and attended the University of Illinois where he earned BS degrees in Agriculture Science and Agricultural Engineering. He…
Nancy Jane Benson, a journalist, educator, and world traveler, died Monday (April 21, 2025) of cancer at her home in Champaign.Her 40-yr career in journalism began in 1975 at radio stations WATS/WAVR in Sayre, PA. After a year in Sayre, she spent eight years at radio and television stations in North Dakota. In 1986, she…
Emily Ann Siemens Combs passed away at her home in Champaign, Illinois on April 17, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born at home in Hooker, Oklahoma on June 16, 1929, to loving parents, Herman Bennie Siemens and Anna Daisy Suderman Siemens. Later, she welcomed her two younger brothers, Bennie James Siemens and…
Beverly A. Inman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Champaign on April 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on February 24, 1935, in Assumption, IL, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Osborn) Denton. Beverly was known for her kind and loving nature that touched the…
Viki L. Hawley, of Urbana, passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 2, 1950, Viki devoted her life not only to her family but also to her community, serving as a University of Illinois police officer for 27 years. Her commitment to law enforcement was paralleled only by…
Christopher D. Decker, 65, of Mahomet, passed away on April 1, 2025. Chris was born on June 27, 1959, in Gibson City, the son of Terry Warren and Sharon May (Finis) Decker.For many years, Chris proudly served as a police officer in Gibson City, where he became a trusted figure in the local community. His…
Marilyn Krummel died quietly in her sleep, in the early hours of March 28, at her home in Urbana. She was born on January 11, 1931, to Howard and Gertrude Van Diest Frederick, and educated in Iowa and at the University of Michigan, where her last elective for her Master’s degree was an opera history class…
Ellen Lee Licocci was born in Clinton, IL on February 9, 1938. She died peacefully at home in Champaign on March 20, 2025, after a long struggle with cancer.Ellen grew up on a farm in rural Illinois, attending a one room school through 8th grade followed by Clinton Community High School. She married Charles Terry…
Joyce L. Hayn 84, went home to her heavenly father on March 9, 2025, at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton in Paxton, IL. She was born on February 26, 1941, to Alva D. Knerr and Elsie Kurtz Knerr in Paxton.She is survived by her daughters, Teri Andel of Champaign, IL. and Julie Miller of Homer, IL.…
Mr. Gene Autry Smith was born April 26, 1936, to his parents Jimmie and Eather Ella (Caffey) Smith in Grenada, MS. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Grenada. And would later reaffirm his faith at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church in Champaign, IL. In 1953, he left Turrell, AR deciding to…
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