All Obituaries

Local teacher, thespian, and author Christopher Stasheff passed away on Sunday June 10 from Parkinson's Disease-related complications. He is survived by one wife, three cats, four kids, five grandkids, 44 novels, and several pounds of coffee. As an author, he was one of the pioneers of "science fantasy" that blended technology and magic. He published 44 novels (including translations into Czech, German, Italian, Russian, and...

Ann Bradshaw Gallivan was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Lancaster, Pa. She passed away peacefully Thursday (June 14, 2018). She is survived by her children, Rebecca Bredehoft, Lyle Gallivan (Mary), Tom Gallivan (Ping), Hugh Gallivan (Janet) and Nancy Cleveland (Chris); seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter, Kathleen Crawmer; grandchild, Holly; brother, Thomas Bradshaw; and sister, Jane Greaves....

Jack Ray Holderer, 76, of Mahomet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, after a courageous battle with ALS. Jack will be lovingly missed by his wife of 52 years, Deborah, along with his children, Lisa Ervin of Monticello, Tim (Lisa) Holderer of Edwardsville and Jack H. (Grace) Holderer of Alhambra, CA. He will also be missed by his 5 grandsons; Andrew and Evan Holderer, Nicholas and Noah Ervin, Christian Holderer and 1 granddaughter, Olivia Ervin. He is also survived by his only...

Norma "Jane" DeMoss died at home Friday (June 8, 2018) in Mahomet with family at her side. She was 75 years old. Mrs. DeMoss was born in Oakland on July 21, 1942, to her parents, George and Lois Herrington. She married Paul DeMoss on Dec. 15, 2007. Paul and Jane enjoyed spending time with family in their home. Jane enjoyed cooking and having family dinners several times a week. Jane enjoyed playing bingo and frequenting garage sales. Jane's passion was...

Champaign- Linda B. Burton, passed away on Thursday, May 3rd, at 9:45 am at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. She was raised with two sisters and a brother in Alexandria, Virginia by Carl and Helen Barnes, and part of her heart stayed there until the day she died. She thought of herself as 25, but that would discount the long life she lived and the decades of fun she gave to the people around her until her passing on May 3rd at age 71. She was hilarious, charming, and...

Sherry Lynne Hartrick, 70, of Champaign died on the evening of Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Evelyn's House (BJC Hospice), Creve Coeur, MO.    There will be a visitation on Tuesday, June 5 from 10-11 am at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St, Champaign. The funeral service will begin at 11 at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow the service at Lake Fork Cemetery in Atwood.    Sherry was born on November 16, 1947 in Muncie, IN,...

Marsha D. Bohn of Bement, born Feb. 14, 1942, in Mulkeytown to Cora and Clearance Andrews, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at Kirby Medical Center, Monticello. By her wishes, there will be no services. Marsha was always very fond of her many years living in Salmon, Idaho, and the many friends she made there. Marsha loved to travel and visit friends and family, especially the casinos on the way. Marsha is survived by her brother, Monty Andrews...

Richard Partenheimer joined our Lord May 23, 2018 at 10:00am. He passed in his home with family.  He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brothers and sister. He leaves his wife Edith Partenheimer of Mahomet, a son Michael of Mahomet, two daughters Susan(Randy) of Bellflower, Sandra(Greg) of Mahomet. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.  Friends may greet the family on Thursday, May 31 from 6-8 pm at...

Eleanor Hilda Vrana (Fermanian) passed away on May 29, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Eleanor was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 30, 1917. She had recently moved to Champaign, Illinois to the Villa West Assisted Living Home to be close to her sons. According to her wishes, she was cremated. There are no funeral services planned. She is survived by her sons Richard Fermanian (Dianne) and Thomas Fermanian (Nancy) and brother Walter Merten...

Mokena - Darlene L. Stahl, 84, passed away at 2:36 am on Saturday, May 19, 2018 and was immediately reunited with her loving husband, Kenneth Stahl who has been waiting for her since August of 2008. Together again they will continue to keep a watchful eye over their family.  Darlene was born on January 12, 1934 to Robert and Edna Ruth Maxey in Kinmundy, Illinois. She graduated from Freeport High School and spent most of her life in Champaign raising her children and...