Mary Jayne Stiger, 94, of Fisher, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, during a cozy afternoon nap. Mary was born on February 18, 1929, in White Heath, the oldest of three children of Chester and Mildred Wright. Mary graduated from Mansfield High School in 1947, a few months after she eloped on March…
Charles “Charlie” Schlittler, 96, of Rantoul passed away on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Carle Regional Health Center, Hoopeston. He was born Sept. 8, 1927, in Breckenridge, Texas, a son of Herb and Sybil (Stephens) Schlittler. He married Joanna Kemp on March 31, 1950, in Nashville, Tenn. She preceded him in death…
Hollie Elizabeth Park, 45, of Rantoul passed unexpectedly at home on Saturday (Oct. 14, 2023). She was born Sept. 12, 1978, in Urbana, a daughter of Charles and Paula (Sanders) Park. She is survived by her daughter, Ava Haltiwanger of Rantoul; her father, Charlie Park of Rantoul; and a sister, Heather (Michael) Whitcomb of Rantoul.…
Erwin ‘Erv’ Osterbur, 92, moved on to his forever home on Monday (Oct. 9, 2023). Erwin was born on May 10, 1931, to John Osterbur and Catherine (Huls) Osterbur in Royal. Erwin was the youngest of seven children. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Royal and graduated from Ogden High School,…
Thelma Pauline Sanders Merchant, 83, of Rantoul passed away at Newman Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Newman, on Friday (Oct. 7, 2023). She was born Jan. 13, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas, to Walker and Rosalie (Swain) Sanders. She married Merle Merchant on June 29, 1956, in San Antonio. He preceded her in death on…
Sharon Crandall, 74, of Rantoul, IL passed away on September 29, 2023 at Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born June 19, 1949 in Tomahawk, WI, a daughter of Ray and Elouise (Taylor) Mott. She married David Crandall, he preceded her in death in 2012. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Kurtz of Rantoul…
In loving memory of Timothy Lee McDaniel, 75, a longtime resident of Rantoul. He was born on March 5, 1948 in Zanesville, Ohio and passed on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at home. He was a good father, brother and friend to anyone that knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, F.G. (Mac)…
Richard Lee McDonald, 86, of Rantoul, passed away on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 30, 1937 in Charlestown, W.Va., a son of Roy L. and Maebelle (Rutherford) McDonald. He married Joan Betty Barnes on March 22, 1958. She preceded him in death…
Gloria J. Heimburger, 88, of Gifford, went to meet her husband Willie, on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. As per her wishes, private services will be held. She was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Zionsville, N.C., a daughter of James Boyd and Lexi (Lawrence) Wilson. She married Wilbur…
Christian Johann Rocker, 104, of Gifford, IL went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Country Health Care and Rehab, Gifford. Chris was born to A. Henry and Grace (Schluter) Rocker near Gifford June 1, 1919. A life-long member, he was baptized and confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran…
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