All Obituaries

A reception will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 11-1:00 p.m. at Renner-Wikoff Chapel.

Gerald Lee Ross, born June 29, 1933 passed away on February 11, 2026. He was the son of Charles Henry Ross & Inez Helen (McGarvey) Ross. He married his Greenfield High School sweetheart, Mary Jane Finney on April 18, 1954.  Gerald (Jerry) graduated from the University of Illinois.  He served during the Korean Conflict as a corporal in the U.S. Army.  He was stationed in Baumholder, Germany for two years. He was joined there with his wife and daughter, Vicky. His ...

Donald Austin Fitzgerald, born March 9, 1936, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Austin and Frances Fitzgerald, lived 90 full and purposeful years. He passed peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, loyalty, and deep devotion to his family. At North Platte High School, Don served as senior class president, sang in the Glee Club, and was captain of both the football and basketball teams. He also participated in track and golf. He earned a degree in Business Administration from the ...

On February 8th 2026 Charles A. Moody born January 4th 1942 in Urbana, Illinois to Charles Aaron Moody and Mary Marie Moody, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.  On January 28th 1962, he married Sharlyn Sue Moody. Together they had three children, Charles Jack WIlliam Moody, Denise Lavon Moody, and Mark Aaron Moody. Charles worked 32 years at the University of Illinois and happily retired on December 31st 1998. In his retirement he enjoyed ...

Madonna Lee Swisher (née McLemore) Madonna Lee Swisher, 92, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Decatur. She was born on June 23, 1933, in Decatur, Illinois, to Raymond and Fleeta (Campbell) McLemore. Madonna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Robert Swisher Jr.; her son, Joseph Robert Swisher III; her brother, Michael; her sisters, Madeline and Evelyn; and her parents. She is survived by her loving daughters, Jane Sanchez ...

Thomas J. Palmisano, 84, passed away peacefully on February 3 rd . He was born to Francis and Clara Palmisano in Urbana IL. He worked for Purity Baking Co carrying Sunbeam bread for over 32 years, as well as Illini Ambulance and a few local car dealers as a driver. He served in the US Navy on the USS Randolph. Dad loved working in the yard and gardening. He liked to fish, when he was able. He also loved to travel and never met a stranger. He loved spending time with others. He was preceded ...

Ruth A. Christians, 79, of Urbana, passed away on January 31, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Lorene Christians, and son, Shawn Brenner. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Amy (Bill) Halberstadt; her sisters, Linda (Sam) Pontillo, and Lois Calcagno; two cherished grandchildren, and two treasured great- grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom brought her immense ...

Dr. Daniel Baktha Jayasingh, PhD of Champaign, passed away January 29, 2026 at Accolade Care, Savoy.  Dr. Jayasingh was a Professor of Entomology at the University of West Indies.  He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Champaign. Funeral services will be Saturday February 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Good Sheperd Lutheran Church, 2101 S Prospect Ave., Champaign with a reception at 11:00 a.m. at the church.  Rev. Lynette Chapman will officiate.  Burial will be at ...

Richard I. Wilcoxon, 72, of Urbana passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. Rick was born in Champaign, IL. On February 22, 1953, the son of Roy & Charlotte (Walling) Wilcoxon. He married Deborah Johnson on December 19, 1972. Rick is survived by his wife, Debbie. He leaves behind his children: Chad (Jacki) Wilcoxon of Ogden, IL, and Angie (Brian) Varnum of Danville, IL. Rick was a proud grandfather to Clayton, Paige, Calin, Dalton, Alyssa, and ...

Rebecca (Becky) Sue Cacioppo, formerly of Champaign, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, at the age of 86. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S Philo Rd., Urbana, IL 61802. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m., with a graveside service afterward at Woodlawn Cemetery in Urbana. Becky was born in Champaign, Illinois, on December 15, 1939. She was raised by ...