All Obituaries

Delories Lynn Biddle Boch, 81, formerly of Champaign, died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Bloomington, IL. Delories was born on April 23, 1939 in Newman, IL. The first child of William Warren Biddle and Wilma Bolton Biddle, she was later joined by 2 brothers; William Warren Jr (Bill) and Larry Dale. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers. She graduated second in her class from Newman Community High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1961, where she...

Tommy Lee Kumler, went to be with his Lord at 1:27pm on March 27, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.  There will be a graveside funeral service at 11:30 on March 31 at Bellflower Cemetery in Bellflower, IL.   Tommy was born on January 21, 1941 to Loren S. Kumler and Ruth A. Dennison of Farmer City, but he was born in Bloomington, IL.  He married Karen Lee Loy of Gibson City on March 15, 1960 and recently celebrated their 60th Wedding...

Shirley Elaine Melvin, 85, of Champaign went to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at OSF Heart of Mary Hospital, Urbana, with her children at her side.   Shirley was born July 26, 1935, in Media, a daughter of Erick and Irene Rothzen. She married Robert Melvin on Nov. 29, 1958. He passed away on April 20, 2019.   Shirley grew up in Media on the family farm and was valedictorian of the Class of 1953 at Media High School. Shirley then attended...

MANSFIELD – Marcia Ellen Rosenbery, 79, went to be with her beloved husband, Dale, at 10:17 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021 after a courageous, four-month battle with her health. She leaves behind her devoted children, Tony Rosenbery of Mansfield, Cathy (Robin) Peters of Monticello; five grandchildren, Justin (Amy) Rosenbery, Adam (Ashley) Rosenbery, Skye (Travis) Lufsey, Sierra Peters, and Logan Peters; four great-grandchildren, Maddy, William, Harper, and Mark; four sisters, Ann...

Mary Beth Due, 62, of Champaign, IL passed away March 17,2021 at 2:06 pm at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL.  In accordance with family wishes, she will be cremated and her family will host a Memorial Service this summer.   Mary Steenbergen married Louis P. Due on April 30,1994 in Savoy, IL . She worked as an R.N. at all the local hospitals in her nursing career which spanned 35 years. The only thing she loved more than being a nurse was her role as a doting...

Deborah J. Holderer, 74, of Mahomet, died on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.  There will be a funeral service at 10am on Saturday, March 13th at Mahomet Christian Church, 908 N. Lake of the Woods Rd., Mahomet with Rev. Jeff Dyson officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign. Visitation will be private. Blair-Owens Funeral Home, Mahomet is assisting the family with arrangements.  Deborah was born on October 6,...

Edward Michael Ogen 86, died at Carle Foundation Hospital on March 12, 2021.  He was born in Chicago on  May 20, 1934, a son of Bernard and Lillian Ogen.  He graduated from Lake Forest High School and attended the University of Illinois where he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity.  After service in the U.S Army he graduated from Eastern Illinois University. He married Carolyn Oglesby on September 12, 1959 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lincoln, Il.  She...

“God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered, 'Come to Me.'" — author unknown. Theresa N. Brown died peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Meadowbrook Health Center's Clark-Lindsey Village, Urbana. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and husband. She was born on April 12, 1932, in Kankakee, to Evelyn and Harvey Nourie. When she was only six months old, her family moved to Champaign....

The world lost a beloved mother and wife, Catalina “Lina" Barcenilla on March 4, 2021. Lina battled ovarian cancer, but it never stopped her from giving her best. Lina peacefully died in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born to Domingo and Rosario Sustino on April 10, 1953 in Camotes, Philippines. Lina worked at Macy’s and was known by her colleagues as a sweet and caring fashionista who goes beyond extra miles to make her customers happy. Lina is survived...

Thomas R. Seaman, 81, of Rantoul, died on March 9, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.   Tommy was born on June 29, 1939 in Champaign, to Raymond and Mary (Claypool) Seaman. He was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, Kenny.   He married Denise Dabney in 1970, and together they had 3 children. Tommy is survived by his children, Crystal Freihage of FL, Charity (Larry) Porter of Rantoul and Colby Seaman of Chicago; 8 grandchildren and 5...