Janet Marie (Albers) Withers, 77, of Rantoul died Thursday (Oct. 24, 2024), but her sense of humor, work ethic and love of her family live on. Janet was born Aug. 11, 1947, in Urbana to Henry and Bertha (Schmidt) Albers, who preceded her in death. She and her five sisters and brother grew up on…
Omer Wilkins Sr, 90, of Rantoul, IL passed away surrounded by family on the morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at his home. He was born July 18, 1934 in Trimble, TN, a son of Joe and Mattie Lou (Garrett) Wilkins. He married Evanna Stray on August 19, 1955 in Alcorn County, MS. She survives.…
Michelle Lynn (Cheek) Tatar, also known as Glam Gram, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at home, in the arms of her hero and husband, Jason Tatar. Originally from Rantoul, Michelle and family moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her second love, the mouse with the big ears. Jason and Michelle were…
Ryan L. “Whiteboy” White, 63, of Tremont, formerly of Fisher passed away on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born April 6, 1961, in Clinton, a son of Bill and Edith (Coffin) White. He is survived by three children, Sean White of Champaign, Ashley (Brandon) Bryant of…
Richard L. Passauer, 72, of Rantoul, IL passed away at his home on October 9, 2024. He is at peace now with his Lord and Savior in heaven. Richard was born September 12, 1952 in Kissimmee, FL, the son of Charles Passauer and Lorraine (Zebe) Sylvester. He married Viola Mae Johnson in 1991 at the…
Harold F. Hawn met Jesus on October 9, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born on February 4, 1937 in Champaign, IL, to Helen McCartney and John Hawn. He had 4 brothers, John (Naomi), Jerry (Jan), Dwain (Linda), and Damon (Judy). Harold was married to Dorothy Hicks on May 4, 1958 and together…
Kathy Cooper, 64, of Rantoul, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana. She will be buried at Maplewood Cemetery in a private service. Kathy was born July 8, 1960 in Champaign to Curtis and Ersie (Luttrell) Cooper. She attended Gifford and Rantoul Schools. She lived in Gifford most of her…
Thomasboro – Gary L. Albers, 75, of Thomasboro went to be with the Lord Friday, October 4th, 2024, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Days prior, he spoke of all his visitors who were asking him to go with them – Grandma, Grandpa, Robbie, and other who went before him. He playfully argued with them that…
Shirley D. Collins, 86, of Rantoul passed away at home on October 4, 2024. Shirley was born November 15, 1937 in Buchanan County, Virginia to Daniel and Mary (Cantell) Justus. She was later adopted by her Aunt and Uncle Elbert and Lillian Davis. She married Henry F Collins on January 21, 1955. He passed away…
Peggy (Nice) Neathammer passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 3, 2024, at home in North Fort Myers, Fla., at the age of, well, honestly, she wouldn’t want you to know. She spent a good 20 years being 29, so the math is a bit fluid. Peggy was preceded in passing by her father, Gus Nice; mother,…
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