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Troy L Geisinger

Nov 8, 1961 - Sep 5, 2023

Troy R Geisinger, 61, of Rantoul, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL He was born November 8, 1961 in Reno, NE, a son of Theodore and Lillian Geisinger. He is survived by his mother Lillian Geisinger of Rantoul, a brother Todd Geisinger of Ludlow, IL, and a son…

David Houston

Apr 29, 1958 - Sep 3, 2023

David Samuel Houston, 65, of Rantoul, IL finished his mowing and then passed unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2023. He was born April 29, 1958 in Champaign, IL, a son of Robert Dale and Margie Louise (Martin) Houston. He is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Northrup of Urbana, IL; Bobbie (John) Bolen of…

Betty Jean (Thomas) Chumbley

Feb 27, 1930 - Aug 24, 2023

Betty Jean Chumbley, 93, of Rantoul, IL went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Accolade in Paxton, IL She was born February 27, 1930 in Foosland, IL, a daughter of Carl W. and Esther Mae (Ruark) Thomas.  She married Gene Chumbley on June 6, 1948 in Ludlow,…

Maurice Gordon

Sep 4, 1929 - Aug 22, 2023

Maurice Aloysius Gordon, 93, of Rantoul, IL passed away on August 22, 2023. Born Sept. 4, 1929, he was the son of Maurice Aloysius Gordon Sr. and Katherine J. (Murray) Gordon.  He grew up on the family farm west of Rantoul with his parents, three sisters, and a brother and was surrounded by extended family…

Charles E Rubarts

Dec 23, 1950 - Aug 18, 2023

Charles "Charlie" E. Rubarts, 72, of Champaign, IL passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Charlie was born on December 23, 1950 in Urbana, Illinois, the son of Hollis and Eula (Delk) Rubarts. Charlie graduated from Rantoul High School in 1969. Charlie served in the Army 1970-1971. He…

Patricia (Swaim) Shields

Sep 12, 1931 - Aug 17, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann Shields, 91, of Rantoul, IL went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born September 12, 1931 in Normal, IL, a daughter of Vernon and Amanda (Brandt) Swaim.  She married F. Duane Shields in 1951. She is survived by 7 children, Curtis…

John "Rick" Birt

Feb 3, 1951 - Aug 10, 2023

John “Rick” R Birt, 72, of Seymour, TN, formerly of Rantoul, IL, went to his Heavenly Home on the morning of Thursday, August 10, 2023 at his home. He was born February 3, 1951 at Mercy Hospital, Urbana, IL , a son of Harry R and Barbara Jean (Peters) Birt.  He married Cindy S. McQueen…

Justin "Chunk" Chaney

Apr 2, 1979 - Aug 5, 2023

Justin “Chunk” E. Chaney, 44, of Thomasboro, IL left this world entirely too young on the afternoon of Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home. He was born April 2, 1979 in Urbana, IL a son of Gayle and Gerry (Gilmore) Chaney. He is survived by his father Gayle Chaney of Rantoul, IL, his mother…

Lillie Mae (Mitchell) Collins

May 3, 1930 - Jul 30, 2023

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1 Lilie Collins, a precious jewel, was born May 3, 1930 with an identical twin sister in Birmingham, Alabama. She passed from this earth on July 30, 2023 at her home. Lillie confessed to Christ…

Aidan Bletscher

Apr 8, 2005 - Jul 23, 2023

Aidan Bletscher, 18, of Rantoul, formerly of Gifford, passed away on the morning of Sunday, July 23, 2023, at home. He was born April 8, 2005, in Urbana, a son of Tim and Elizabeth (Davis) Bletscher. He is survived by his father, Tim Bletscher of Gifford; his mother, Elizabeth King of Gifford; a brother, Colton…

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