All Obituaries

Agnes T. Siewert, 95, died on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola. There will be a visitation on Friday, Aug 12 from 11-12 pm at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St, Champaign. The funeral service will begin at 12 (noon) at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Agnes was born on May 6, 1927 in Ivesdale, one of four daughters born to James and Mary (Buck) Laroe. She married Bernard Siewert in December 1946 at St....

CHAMPAIGN – PAUL K. KNIGHT, SR, 87, beloved husband and father, peacefully passed from his earthly life in the early morning hours of Friday, July 29, 2022, in the comfort of his home and in the presence of his cherished wife.   Born on December 24, 1934, in Danville, Paul was the best possible Christmas gift to his parents, Lester and Amanda (Wright) Knight. Upon graduation from Danville High (Class of 1953), he went on to attend Eastern Illinois Teacher’s College (soon...

Lois V. D’Urso, 94, of Savoy, died on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Carle Foundation Hospital. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, August 3 from 5-7 pm at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St, Champaign. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 4 at 10am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 708 W. Main, Urbana. Burial will immediately follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Lois was born on June 30, 1928 in Armstrong to Andrew and Thelma (Miller) Meitzler. She married...

James 'Jim' Rohr, 83, of Champaign, died at 12:46 on July 24, 2022 at his home in Champaign.  There will be a visitation from 9:00-10:45am on Friday, July 29 in Feeney Hall, at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 1305 Lincolnshire, Champaign.  The funeral Mass will be at 11:00, with Msgr. Stanley Deptula officiating.  Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Champaign. Jim was born on December 20, 1938 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, a son of Augustus and Teresa (Hipp)...

William "Bill" Brumfield, 40, of Mahomet passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022, with his mom and the love of his life by his side. Bill is survived by his love, Shelly; his mother, Jan; two brothers, Mike and Doug (Brandy); and several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Melvin Leo LeBaugh, 91, a longtime resident of Mahomet, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Gibson City Heritage Manor. Melvin or “Boy” as he was affectionately referred to, was born on December 26, 1930 in Champaign; the son of Melvin Max and Louise (Bridges) LeBaugh. His first job was working at his father’s coal company. After graduating from Uni High School, Melvin attended Kemper Military School in Boonville, MO before being drafted into the Army. He served in the...

Regina “Rosie” Terry, 84, of Savoy, died at home on the morning of Tuesday, July 12, 2022.  The visitation on Tuesday, July 19 from 10-12 at Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church, 208 W. University Ave, Champaign. The Nurse’s Honor Guard ceremony will be at 10am. The funeral service will begin at 12 at the church with Mother Beth Maynard officiating. Burial will be on Wednesday, July 20 at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Momence. Military rites will be...

Richard 'Rick' Eugene Zindars, Jr. 58, of Mahomet, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 11, 2022. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Richard 'Dick' and Dianne Zindars of Mahomet, IL., Sister, Marcy (Greg) Hall, of Mahomet, IL.  Wife, Tara Zindars, of Mahomet, IL.   Children Heather Zindars, of Bell Buckle, TN., Ryan (Samantha) Zindars of Shelbyville, TN., Samantha Zindars of Heyworth, IL., Shylar Zindars, of Mahomet, IL....

Bernard 'Bernie' Siewert, 96, formerly of Florida, died on Saturday July 9, 2022 at Carriage Crossing Memory Care in Arcola, IL.  The visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 on Friday, July 15 at Owens Funeral Home (101 N. Elm St.) in Champaign. with the funeral service at 10:00.  Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana, with Military Rites being accorded by VFW #5520 Color Guard.   Mr. Siewert was born February 19, 1926 in Urbana to Henry and Ruth...

John Parsley, 57. of Tolono. has spread his wings to fly home. He was a loving brother, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, especially with his grandsons. He will have a celebration of life at 4 p.m. July 16 at the Tuscola Park.