John B. Aldrich

John Buren Aldrich, age 93, passed on October 12, 2022, at University Rehabilitation Center in Urbana. John and his wife, Ruth, were longtime residents of Champaign on North Neil Street.

John was born in Springfield, Illinois, on May 7, 1929, to Homer and Bertie Aldrich. He married Ruth Arlene Hanson on March 4, 1947, in Louisville, Illinois, and resided in Champaign County where they welcomed their three daughters Deanna, Judith, and Cindy.

John was masonry contractor for many years before joining Illini Electric Co-op in Champaign in 1967. He retired from Eastern Illini Electric Co-op in Paxton in 1991 as warehouse manager. John was a trap shooter and member of both Urbana and Foosland Sportsman Clubs. An avid fisherman for many years, John was a member of Vermilion Fishing Club outside of Oakwood. He was also a competitive bowler for over 20 years at both Arrowhead and Old Orchard Lanes.

John was a dedicated blood donor through the Community Blood Services of Illinois and received numerous awards for his life-giving donations.

John is survived by daughters, Deanna (Don) Wells of Cape Coral, Florida, and Cindy Reynolds of Rantoul, Illinois. He is also survived by his sisters, Anna, Mary, and Joyce. John leaves behind five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Judith, and granddaughter Julie, four brothers and one sister. Johns wife, Ruth Aldrich, passed on October 18, 2022.

A joint Service for John and Ruth Aldrich will take place at 12pm on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 710 N Neil St. Champaign, Illinois 61820. Visitation will be held from 11am to 12pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Champaign following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carle Hospice.

The family would like to show their appreciation to University Rehabilitation Center Memory Care in Urbana and Carle Hospice for their loving and tender care.

Services Visitation Saturday October 22, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820 Funeral Service Saturday October 22, 2022 12:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center Champaign-Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil Street Champaign, , IL 61820