All Obituaries

Linda A. Meyer, PhD, was born in Springfield, IL on March 3, 1945 to Winfield and Louise Meyer. She died on December 31, 2019 at Amber Glen Alzheimer’s Care Facility in Urbana, IL. She held BA and MA degrees from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Oregon. Linda was born into a family of public service, her parents holding state office. She continued that tradition for fifty years in various roles: teacher,...

Terry Lee Perkins of Mahomet went to meet his Lord and savior on Sunday (Jan. 12, 2020) in Champaign, surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Terry’s life will be held in his favorite place to be, his garage workshop (102 CR 2800 N, Mahomet), on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. Terry Lee “Chop” Perkins was born in Champaign to Emma and Harry Perkins on July 16, 1950. He went to Champaign schools and his post secondary education took him coast to coast from Boston to...

Edward Allen Lotz (86) of Mahomet passed away peacefully at his home on January 1, 2020. He was born on February 3, 1933 to Edward Roland and Opal Maurine (Bloss) Lotz in Cincinnati, Ohio. He married Norma Jean Smith on June 23, 1956. She survives. Ed is also survived by their three daughters, Pamela (David) Rathke of Colfax, Sandra (Philip) Cunningham of Channahon, and Betty Jo (Dean) Smith of Manhattan; nine grandchildren, Kristin (Patrick) McWilliams of Mahomet, Brian Rathke...

Carol A. Nunn, 65, of Champaign died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 11, 2020) at University Rehabilitation Center in Urbana. There will be a visitation from 3 to 5 p.m., with a memorial service at 5, on Jan. 16, 2020, at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St. in Champaign. Pastor Bob Rasmus will officiate. Burial will be private and at a later date. Carol was born on Aug. 13, 1954, in Champaign, a daughter of Merle and Edith (Wiens) Heiser. She married Steve Nunn on Sept. 23, 2002, at the Urbana...

Rodney C. Butler, Jr., 36, of Champaign, passed away at his home on the evening of Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. He was a kind and gentle soul that will be greatly missed. There will be a Celebration of Life service at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 2 - 5pm. Owens Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Rodney was born in Champaign on July 11, 1983. He married Tia Greene in Urbana on Aug. 19, 2011. She survives. Other survivors...

John Robert Saathoff, 69, of Bondville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at home.  John was born on June 13, 1950 in Champaign, a son of Walter and Nelline (Bright) Saathoff. He married Debra Kay Phillips on Nov. 24, 1972. John worked out of and retired from Laborers Local 703 in Urbana.  Surviving are his 2 sons, Jared (Natalie) Saathoff of Mebourne, FL and Luke (Stephanie) Saathoff of Bondville; 3 grandchildren, Taylor, Jared and Alexis Saathoff; sisters, Alice Saathoff of...

Urbana – Marsha Cook-Henry, 73, of Urbana, passed away at her home on January 3, 2020. She is survived by her brother; Lawrence Cook of St. Joseph; daughter, Deneena Zbella of Benton; stepson, Kenneth Henry, Jr., of Villa Grove; stepdaughter, Tamara O’Connor of Rantoul; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and one grandson. There will be a celebration of her life later this year as per her wishes. Memorials may be...

Tatyana (Pavlovsky) Matsunaga 74, of Mahomet, passed away on December 24th, at Carle Hospital in Urbana. Tatyana (Tanya) was born in Kazan, Russia to Mikhail and Anna Pavlovsky on November 21st, 1945. She obtained her law degree from Moscow State University in Moscow, Russia and worked as a public defender for many years. She immigrated to the United States in 1991 and settled in the suburbs of Chicago. Tanya married Wallace Matsunaga on October 7th, 2002 in Las Vegas, NV. Tanya chose not...

Peoria - James C. Elliot passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019. Jim was born to Frank and Johanna (Koch) Elliot in Fort Benton, Montana on December 24, 1928. From 1948 to 1952, Jim served in the U.S. Army as part of the WWII German Occupation Force and Korean War. He attended Montana State University and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Caterpillar Tractor Company where he worked for 35 years. On April 30, 1960 Jim was united in marriage to Virginia Anne...

Janet E. Isaac, 68, of Mahomet died at 3:32 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 12, 2019) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. In accordance with her wishes, Janet will be cremated, and there will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, at Foursquare Church, 200 W. Washington St., Mahomet. Burial at a later date will be private. Janet was born Nov. 25, 1951, in Monticello, a daughter of Ralph and Thelma (Kingston) Turner. She married Monte Isaac at the Urbana courthouse Jan. 3, 1973. He...