Charles “Chuck, Butch” George Diehl passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL at 2:13 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was able to express to all his family how much he loved them prior to taking his last breath. We sang a family song rendition of Dr. Hook’s,…
John Patrick “Jack” McMahon, 86, of Rantoul passed away peacefully at home at 3:15 PM Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, April 29th at Lux Memorial Chapel in Rantoul. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April…
Patrick William Gallahue, Sr., 79, of Rantoul, IL passed away at home on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Pat was born December 2, 1944 in Urbana, IL. to James T. Gallahue, Sr. and Luella (Culkin) Gallahue. He married Catherine Caraker on January 7, 1977 at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul, IL, she survives. Pat is also…
Joseph “Joe” Edward Whalen, Jr, 81, born in Urbana, IL on July 14, 1942, died suddenly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joe was born to Joseph Whalen and Florence Hannagan Whalen, raised in Champaign County, on Bryanwood Farm, Penfield, Illinois. The marriage of Joe and Joan Whalen was blessed with a…
It is with profound sadness that the family of William “Bill” Heinz, 80, announce his peaceful passing at his home in Penfield on Tuesday (April 16, 2024). Bill was born March 6, 1944, in Evanston, to Albert and Charlotte (Schiedecker) Heinz. He married Pamela Mitchell on June 10, 1967, in Danville. She survives. He is…
Viola Passauer, 87, of Rantoul, died at OSF Hospital, Urbana on Monday April 15, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Richard Passauer, who resides in Rantoul. They were married in 1991. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. She was also married to Gerald E. Johnson Sr. from 1952-1972. He passed in…
Roger L. White, 87, of Rantoul died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday (April 15, 2024) at home. Funeral services will be at 11 Monday morning at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove Ave., Rantoul. The Rev. David Ashby will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Rantoul. Visitation will be for one hour prior…
Dorothy Sjuts Bunten, 82, of Rantoul died peacefully at home at 7:06 a.m. Sunday (April 14, 2024). She was born on Feb. 10, 1942, to Henry and Katie (Onnen) Sjuts. She married James Bunten on July 11, 1980, in Rantoul. He survives. Dorothy attended St. Joseph High School and went on to attend Mr. Michael's…
On Monday, April 15, 2024, Lola was reunited with her late husband, three of her children, two grandsons and many others whom she loved and cherished. Lola was born in Clayhole KY on April 17, 1939, a daughter of Albert and Vicy (Nix) Landrum. She married Adrion Stidham on April 11, 1955 in Jackson, KY. He preceded…
Jeffery Graham, 64, of Ludlow, IL won his battle over cancer on Thursday and afternoon at his home. He was born October 15, 1959 in Urbana, IL, a son of John and Jean (Mattingly) Graham. He is survived 4 children, McKenzie Grooms of Ludlow; Jesse Fawbush of Rantoul; Myka Fawbush of Rantoul; Lacey Graham of…
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