It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Schaeffer, a devoted wife and mother, a gifted artist, and lifelong lover of the arts, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025 at the age of 82Born and raised in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Carol carried…
John David Lafond passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 in Urbana, Illinois, surrounded by family. John lived a compassionate and spiritual life focusing on service to others, leavened with creativity and humor. All of the people whose lives he touched will remember him as a truly unique individual with a generous heart. John was…
William R. “Bob” Norris, 61, passed away peacefully at his home in Champaign, IL, on May 25, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 28, 1963, in Fort Kent, ME, William lived a life characterized by a strong-willed spirit and a passion for knowledge.Bob’s academic journey led him to achieve multiple advanced degrees, including…
With deep love and sorrow, the family of Ken T. Lee announces his passing on May 20, 2025, at the age of 80.Ken was born in Seoul, South Korea, to Yoon Tae Eel and Lee Myoung Dal. The second of eight children and the eldest son, Ken took on the responsibilities of family with characteristic…
David D. Sanstrom, 74, of St. Joseph, IL, died on 5/19/25, 2025, at the OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL. He was born on January 23, 1951, in Kankakee, IL, the son of David J. and Laura Lu (nee Dennis) Sanstrom. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; three brothers and sisters-in-law;…
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…
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