Leonard Hylbert, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the remarkable age of 89. Born on November 7, 1935, Leonard's life was one marked by devotion to family, undying love, and a vibrant spirit enriched by both leisure and duty.Leonard proudly served his country in the…
Thomas (Tom) Leonard Gray, 78, of Rantoul, passed away peacefully to be with Yeshua, his Lord and Deliverer, on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.Tom was born on October 14, 1947, at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, New York, to Leonard and Ruth (Cameron) Gray. His father was a…
Ina Laree Funkhouser, a long-time resident of Rantoul, passed away at her daughter’s home in Scottsdale, AZ, on October 30, 2025, at the age of 96.Ina was born in Forest, IL, on September 15, 1929. She was raised and supported mainly by her mother, Grace Davis Rasner Anderson. They lived in a series of homes…
James “Jim” Bunten, 90, of Rantoul, passed away peacefully at Carle Foundation Hospital on Saturday, October 25th, 2025. Jim was born May 19, 1935, in Fillmore, Indiana, the son of Harold and Jeanette (Goodman) Bunten. He is survived by 1 daughter, Nanci Bunten-Moore, and his 3 stepsons, Deon (Lisa) Mennenga, Derald (Linda) Mennenga, and Aaron…
Diana Marie Schwanke, 72, of Fisher, IL passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was born in Urbana on December 28, 1952, the daughter of Robert Dale and Eileen Martha (Henry) Burr.She is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years, Robert E. Schwanke Jr., daughter, Angela (Kris) Hilst, grandchildren, Jocelynn and Robert Erickson,…
Freida Nadine Hopper, 75, of Rantoul, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on April 20, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Willis and Carol Riddle. In 1992, Freida married John A. Hopper, and they spent many wonderful years together until his passing in…
Reta Sue Sellers, 79, went home to heaven on September 29, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1946, in Cairo, IL, the daughter of William and Dorothy Shettleworth.Reta graduated from Rantoul Twp. High School class of 1964. She later attended and graduated from Parkland College in Champaign, IL, majoring in computer science. She loved…
FISHER, IL – Milton Dow Kelly, 76, of Fisher, IL passed away unexpectedly on the evening of September 22, 2025.Milt was born in Champaign, IL, son of the late Floyd and Iva Kelly and younger brother of Mike. He lived in Fisher nearly his whole life, initially with his parents on S. Second Street and…
Marie Minniear, born on March 20, 1926, in Gifford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her beloved hometown on September 12, 2025. A spirited and feisty individual, Marie touched the lives of all who knew her with her vivacious personality.Marie is survived by her children: Darrell (Joyce) Minniear, Chuck Minniear, Cindy (Charles) Schlatter, and Gaile (Gary)…
Shirley Huls, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Pontiac, Illinois. Born on September 21, 1951, in Champaign, Illinois, Shirley's life was marked by her kind spirit and warm smile.Shirley was involved in the Futures Unlimited Inc. Program and was a resident at Mosaic Independent Living in Pontiac,…
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