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Frederick Allen Sellers

Jun 8, 1954 - Apr 11, 2024

Frederick “Fred” A. Sellers, 69, of Rantoul, IL passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by friends and family on the morning of Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born June 8, 1954 in Rantoul, a son of Thomas and Emma (Swanson) Sellers.  He married Twyla Niemann on August 14, 1981 in Buckley, IL.  She…

Baldur C Vaughan

Apr 17, 2021 - Apr 3, 2024

Baldur Caine Vaughan passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2024, in Gibson City, IL. Baldur was born to parents Nathaniel Vaughan and Mackenzie Jean on April 17, 2021. He was known to all his family as a loving, energetic, and courageous boy. He could lighten up the entire room with his smile alone. He loved…

Robert Edward Flessner

Nov 7, 1936 - Apr 2, 2024

Robert Edward Flessner, 87, of Rantoul passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the American Lutheran Church, Rantoul. The Rev. James Lehmann will officiate. Burial will follow in Eden Park Cemetery, Rantoul. Visitation will be from…

Kenneth H Cribbett

Sep 25, 1950 - Mar 24, 2024

Kenneth H. Cribbett, 73, of Thomasboro, IL passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. He was born September 25, 1950 in Champaign, IL, a son of Bob and Mary Cribbett.  He married Nancy Nieslawski on November 8, 1970 in Rantoul, IL.  She survives. Also surviving are…

Barbara Jones

Aug 17, 1937 - Mar 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Barbara P. Jones on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Urbana. Barbara dedicated her life to the work and mission of the John David Mooney Foundation, a Chicago-based nonprofit educational arts organization established in 1981. She was founder, director and administrator for the foundation,…

Vickie (Weyer) Gordon

Apr 1, 1958 - Mar 18, 2024

Vickie Gordon, 65, of Dewey found rest in Jesus’ arms on the afternoon of Monday, March 18, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. She was born April 1, 1958, in Haywarden, Iowa, a daughter of Frank and Betty Weyer. She married Bernie Gordon on Dec. 28, 1979, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul. He survives.…

Henry Henderson Iii

Dec 17, 1954 - Mar 16, 2024

Henry Henderson III, 69, of Rantoul passed away Saturday morning (March 16, 2024) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He was born Dec. 17, 1954, in Merced, Calif., a son of Henry and Dorothy (Fernandez) Henderson Jr. He married Debra Maish on Nov. 9, 1974, in Rantoul. She survives. Also surviving are four children, Michelle (Eddie)…

Russell Overholt

Jun 2, 1934 - Mar 12, 2024

Russell L. Overholt, a beloved husband and father, passed away on March 12, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. He was 89 years old. Born on June 2, 1934, in Litchfield, Illinois, Russell was the cherished son of Leroy and Faye (Angle) Overholt. His life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering…

Harry King Jr.

Dec 12, 1950 - Mar 2, 2024

Harry King Jr., 73, of Penfield went to be with Jesus from his home on March 2, 2024. He was born Dec. 12, 1950, in Champaign, to Harry and Olive King. He married Ruth (Hood) Basham on March 14, 1998, in Champaign. She survives. He is survived by their children, Beth (Dale) Walker, Justin (Becky)…

John Ontiveros, Jr.

Aug 10, 1933 - Feb 26, 2024

John Ontiveros, Jr, 90, of Fort Wayne, IN died at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne on Monday morning, February 26, 2024 after battling effects of COVID since late November 2023. Funeral services will be Friday, March 1st at 11:00 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 East Grove, Rantoul,…

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