Kate Kuper, a deeply beloved member of the Champaign-Urbana community, died on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Here are just a few of her many accomplishments. She was a presenter at the Kennedy Center and an award winner from the National Endowment of the Arts. She was a visiting professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dance Department, where...
Champaign - Melvin Howard Whitmer, 88, passed away on Thursday November 17, 2016 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana, IL. He was born on January 20, 1928 to Howard and Rebecca (Hedmann) Whitmer in Aitkin, MN. Melvin married Connie Elizabeth Oldham on May 5, 1985 in Gurnee, IL. Melvin is survived by his wife; his two daughters Kathleen...
Danville- Shirrill Jeannine Pate, 74, of Danville passed away at 10:48 am on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Presence USMC in Danville, IL. Shirrill was born on July 5, 1942 the daughter of Earl and Virginia (Montgerard) Attan in Danville, IL. She is survived by her son, Tom (Kathy) Pate of Macomb, MI, her daughter, Stacey (Mark) Wodrich of...
Carl (Sonny) Edwards, 77, of Westville, passed away at Danville Care Center on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Carl was born on June 10, 1939 at his family home on E. Kelly Ave., Westville, Illinois, to Sophia Grzelak Edwards and Carl E. Edwards of Belgium. He is survived by his longtime companion, Melanie Majercin, his son, Brian Edwards, stepdaughter, Sherril...
Cayuga, Ind. - Walter L. Dirden, 77, of Cayuga, passed away at 3:45 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 13, 1939 in Anna, Illinois the son of the Opal (Singleton) Farmer and Jesse Dirden. Walter married Patricia J. Eheart on November 26, 1965 in South Mills, North Carolina. She survives. Other survivors...
Oakwood - Robert M. Richey of Oakwood passed away on November 16, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare. He was born October 13, 1930 to Elbert T. and Mattie (Trudeau) Richey in Lafayette, IN. He married Patricia A. Garing in Fowler, IN on February 19, 1955, she preceded him in death in 2007. Robert was preceded in death by his parents,...
Danville - Mary Alberta Horath aged 88, passed away on November 15, 2016 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates, IL. Mary was born May 26, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Thelma (Bird) Auten. Mary was an avid reader, thoroughly enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and visiting with friends and family. Mary graduated from...
Urbana - Diane McFarland, 60, passed away on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at her home in Urbana, IL. She was born on April 3, 1956 to Clemmie Lee and Annabell (McNeese) Brown in Chicago, IL. Diane married Roy Lee King on November 7, 1983 in Chicago. Diane is survived by her daughters Tasha Brown and Torneisha (Antione) Pearson; grandchildren...
Idell Marie Ester Falconnier, 98, of Champaign, IL formerly of Highland, passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at the Tuscola Health Care Center. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Idell was born on June 26, 1918 to parents Edward and...
Chris Knapp, 61, of Danville passed away on November 12, 2016 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was born on December 22, 1954 in Danville the daughter of Melvin and June (Grubb) Feezor. She married Doug Knapp on November 17, 1973 in Danville and he still survives. Chris will be deeply missed by the community and her family,...