Malia Love Parker, a bright and talented young soul, left this world on October 30, 2025, at the age of five. Born on April 12, 2020, in Champaign, Malia brought joy and light to everyone she encountered. Her sweet, comforting, and compassionate nature made her a beloved presence in the lives of her family and…
Timothy Ryan “Ryan” Murray, of Champaign, IL, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL. He was born on April 17, 1979.Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents—James and Nancy Griggs, David and Linda Hamilton, and John and Joan Murray—as well as his infant brother, Cameron Murray.He is survived by…
Gary K. Bowen, 83, of Champaign, IL and Venice, FL, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Buffalo, NY, to Harold and Dorothy Bowen. On June 13, 1964, Gary married Dr. Jean A. (Gerber) Bowen in Fairbury, IL. They spent 53 wonderful…
Tabatha Helm, 56, of White Heath, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on August 17, 1969, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Tabatha lived a life full of purpose, compassion, and devotion to others. She graduated from Goffstown High School, earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University…
Cynthia L. Copeland (Hortin), 72, of St. Joseph, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Cindy was born on March 8, 1953, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She dedicated 35 years of her life to serving others as a Patient Service Representative at Carle Clinic, where her warmth and compassion…
Mansfield - Vernon "Butch" Kemplin (93) was born in 1931 on Christmas Day and passed peacefully on September 23rd. A self-taught golfer had two holes in one at Woodlawn Country Club. He was a Navy man right out of high school and retired from the Post Office as a rural mail carrier. Butch was known…
Zhong-Jin Ruan, 69, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at Carle Hospital. He was born on December 22, 1955, in Tianjin, China.He earned his B.A. in Mathematics from Nankai University in 1982 and completed his Ph.D. at UCLA in 1987 under Professor Edward G.…
Shirley Ann (Hamilton) McCormick passed away on September 18th and is now in the arms of her savior, whom she strongly believed in. Shirley was born in Tell City, Indiana, to Benjamin Dallas Hamilton and Lola Ann Westerfeld Hamilton on December 31, 1936, and was the 5th of 7 kids.Shirley married the love of her…
Virginia K. Pruitt, affectionately known as "Ma Vic," passed away on September 16, 2025, in Springfield, Illinois. She was born in New Castle, IN, on June 10, 1947, the daughter of Vernon “Jake” and Louise Gibbs.Virginia's life was characterized by her caring and kind nature. She touched the hearts of many with her lovable personality,…
Judy M Gamble, 85, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, at the age of 85 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Born on September 27, 1939, in Meade, Kansas, the daughter of John and Lena Jenkinson, Judy received her BA from Emporia State University, Kansas in 1961 and then moved to Illinois to pursue master’s degrees in…
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