Charles "Charlie" Hedrick, born on June 27, 1948, in Urbana, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Penfield, Illinois. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong farmer, Charlie made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.A proud graduate of Illinois State University, Charlie dedicated his life to farming…
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Winifred (Winnie) Deloris Steele, a devoted wife and mother of 4 passed away peacefully holding the hands of her son Michael A Steele and daughter, Felicia (Lisa) Steele. Winifred was born on July 13, 1939, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Fulton Jackson and Mamie Washington. Winifred was a stay-at-home mother in…
Randy Schlensker, 62, of Paxton, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.Born August 14, 1962, to Carl and Gloria Schlensker, Randy was a proud father, devoted grandfather, and a man who believed that showing up for your family was one of life’s most important jobs. He is…
Mary Lucinda Buck left this world to be with her heavenly father at 1:45 p.m. Thursday (April 17, 2025). Mary was born on Dec. 23, 1961. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leo and Lucinda (Early) Buck and Walter and Mary Catherine (Trapp) Decker; father, Raymond Buck; infant sister, Kathleen Ann Buck; infant…
Lynn Warren Manley passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 76. Lynn, fondly known as Bubba, was born in Danville, IL, the son of late Guy Warren Manley and late Lois (Clark) Manley. He is survived by his nieces, brother-in-law, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John…
Evelyn Teresa Kiel, 96, of Rantoul passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford. Evelyn was born Sept. 18, 1928, in Agawam, Mass., to Robert and Mabel Ambrose. She attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass. Later, she attended the Charles F. Gaugh School of…
Sandra Sue Drysdale, 87, of Rantoul passed away peacefully on Friday (April 11, 2025) after a short stay at Country Health Care & Rehab, Gifford. She was born on Dec. 26, 1937, in Paxton, a daughter of Roy Jackson and Dora (Parker) Drysdale. Sue never married and had no children, but she surrounded herself with…
Richard “Rich” E. Strater, 89, of Rantoul, IL passed away on the evening of Friday, April 4, 2025 at OSF Medical Center, Urbana. He was born August 24, 1935 in Ivesdale, IL, one of 13 children born of Calvin and Mary (Kieterling) Strater. He married Delores “Toots” Cargo on June 24, 1961 at St. Malachy…
David James Netterfield, 86, of Rantoul went to the Lord on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 Friday, April 11, at St. Malachy Catholic Church, Rantoul. Fr. Verrier and Fr. Phelps will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 5 to 7…
Jimmie Lynn Hedin (née Brown), 94, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (March 27, 2025). Jimmie was predeceased by her husband, Harold, and parents. She is survived by three sons, Michael (Tammy), Richard (Bette) and David (Asia); as well as six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She also leaves three sisters, Georgia Whitley, Bo…
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