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Douglas Hylbert

Aug 17, 1961 - Jan 27, 2025

Douglas A. Hylbert, 63, of Las Cruces, N.M., passed away Jan. 27, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 17, 1961, in Champaign, a son of Leonard and Jane (Welborn) Hylbert. He is survived by his parents of Rantoul; a sister, Sue (Roger) Campbell of Rantoul; and a brother, Dale (Lynn) Hylbert of Rossville. He…

Harbert James Jones Jr.

Sep 30, 1982 - Jan 24, 2025

Harbert James Jones Jr., 42, of Tulsa OK, formerly of Chicago. IL passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2025 in Tulsa, OK. He was born on September 1982 in Montgomery, AL, a son of Harbert and Betty (Brown) Jones. He is survived by his mother, Betty Jones of Champaign, his sister Katherine Jones of Champaign,…

Mike Nelson

Dec 31, 1941 - Jan 24, 2025

Charles “Mike” Nelson, 83, of Rantoul, IL passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home. He was born December 31, 1941 in Potomac, IL, a son of Charles and Gladys (Zimmerman) Nelson.  He married  Anita Atkinson of July 8, 1968 in Rantoul.  She survives. He is survived by 2 daughter, Amanda (Kevin)…

Carol (Ruez) Hensley

Dec 16, 1935 - Jan 23, 2025

Carol Ann Ruez Hensley, 89, of Philo, completed her earthly journey on Jan. 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Dec. 16, 1935, in Baltimore, Md, Carol’s life was a remarkable testimony to faith, resilience, and unwavering selflessness. The cherished daughter of William and Arletta Ruez, Carol grew up in Baltimore,…

Teyonna N. L. Moore

Jun 7, 2018 - Jan 17, 2025

Teyonna Nyomi Leveah was born on June 7, 2018 to her loving parents, Terrence Jr (TJ) Moore and Jaleesa Adams, establishing the fourth generation of women in our beautiful family. Her dark-brown button eyes opened to countless smiles of love, kisses, “can I hold her” and baby-talk from a family-foundation saturated in love, love, love!…

Kristina (Sheppard) Parrish

Jan 11, 1973 - Jan 17, 2025

Kristina “Kristy” Parrish, 52, of Rantoul, IL went to be with Jesus on the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born January 11, 1973 in Urbana, a daughter of Terry and Pam (Todd) Sheppard.  She married Brad Parrish on December 16, 1995 in Gifford.  He survives. Also surviving…

Vera Nadine (Hicks) Carter

Feb 13, 1943 - Jan 11, 2025

Vera Nadine Carter, 81, of Penfield, IL passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born in Champaign, IL, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Chapman) Hicks.  She married Roger “Nick” Carter on November 23, 1961.  He preceded her in death on September 15, 2019. She is survived by…

Sandra Jo Young

Aug 29, 1934 - Jan 6, 2025

Sandra Jo "Sandy" Young, 90, of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at Carle Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1934, in Columbus, Indiana, Sandy later made Rantoul her home after graduating from Paxton High School in 1953. She bartended locally, forming lasting friendships and becoming a cherished…

Kevin Martindale

Aug 11, 1950 - Jan 4, 2025

Kevin W. Martindale of Urbana, Il. passed away January 4th, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo. He was born August 11, 1950 to Kenneth and Ruth Clark Martindale. Kevin married Marlene Plutchak in 1972. They were married for 36 years and enjoyed a rich life in Urbana with good friends and many activities, family visits, and…

Betty Gilbert Hygnstrom

1933 - 2025

Betty Gilbert Hugnstrom, 92, of Gifford, IL passed away onthe morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Accolade Senior Living, Paxton, IL. She was born January 1933 in Clay County, IL, a daughter of Thomas and Blanche (Gill) Gillbert. She is survived by 5 daughters, Nancy (Keith) Dagley of Norris City, IL; Debby (Russ) Fletcher…

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