All Obituaries

Bradley Michael Tittle, 30, of Rankin, passed away at 12:09 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at home. Bradley was born on March 24, 1990, in Urbana, the son of Darrell and Paula “Tammy” (Hopkins) Tittle.  He is survived by his mother-Tammy Tittle of Rankin; father- Darrell Tittle of Ludlow; one brother- Christopher Hopkins of Peoria; grandmother- Pearl Hopkins of Paxton; 2 aunst- Jan Brady of Tennessee and Lisa Stowe-Price of Paxton; 2 uncles- Bill (Maria) Hopkins of Allerton...

Sylvia B. Phillips, 94, of Venice, Florida, formerly of West Point, Indiana, passed away September 14, 2020, at her home.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020,at Locust Grove Cemetery, in Tab, Indiana.

Hilda Murrell, 99, of Potomac, went to be with her Lord at 7:05 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2020, at her home. Hilda was born on September 4, 1921, in Watson, Illinois, the daughter of William Carpenter and Nancy Leona (Westfall) Everett.  She married Nathan Stanley Murrell on December 30, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa.  He preceded her in death on March 30, 2010. She is survived by four daughters- Nancy (Ralph) Johns of Spring Hill, Florida, Linda (Phil) Youngblood of Lebanon,...

Barbara Regena Edmonds, 86, of Danville, passed away at 4:14 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2020, at her home. Barbara was born on July 12, 1934, in Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of Charles Homer and Myrtle A. (Delp) Thomas. She is survived by two grandchildren- Matthew David (Sandy) Reynen, Nicole Lynn Foster; one special grandson- Matthew Skylar Musson; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son- Andrew Reynen, seven...

Marilyn Elizabeth (Morgan) Trimble, 77, of Rossville, Illinois, departed to be face to face with the Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. She is currently reunited with family and friends that had predeceased her: Vearl and Iva Morgan (Parents), Vearl (Sonny) Morgan, Juanita Shappard, Linda Sands, Judy Rotramel (siblings), and Tamera Trimble (daughter). Marilyn predeceases her one true love, Jim Trimble, children Tim Trimble, Jamie Trimble, Nancy (Trimble) Stacey, Kaye (Trimble) Cartright, Mike...

As the sun set into streaks of pinks and reds on Sunday, August 2, 2020, Sue Ellen Williamson, 67, took her last breath on earth and her first breath in heaven in her farmhouse in Prairie Green. She had many visitors that day, encouraging her and expressing their love for her. She was loved dearly by her children, grandchildren, siblings, and friends.   Sue was born to Elmer and Barbara Unger, joining a family of an older sister and two older brothers. She always joked that even...

Perry Lee Rethelford, 84, of Hoopeston, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Carle Foundation Hospital, in Urbana. Perry was born on August 28, 1935, in East Lynn, Illinois, the son of Paul and Dora (Campbell) Rethelford.  He married Barbara Catron on March 4, 1967, in Anna, Illinois.  She survives. He is also survived by two brothers- Bob (Rita) Rethelford of Hoopeston and Marvin (Judy) Rethelford of Catlin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Ted Rohde of St. Joseph, IL, went home to be with God at 9:10pm on July 6, 2020 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather; a lover of dogs, of music, and of history.  Ted loved people and had a generous nature.  His legacy of faith lives on through his extended family at Number Ten Church of Christ.  And his legacy of leadership lives on through the family business, Rohde Piano Tuning & Repair. Ted was born on August 5, 1952 to...

Gordon Gene Wilber, 85, of Armstrong, passed away at 1:43 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020, at home. Gordon was born on February 19, 1935, in Rossville, the son of Paul and Dorothae (McMillin) Wilber.  He married Melba Zeigler on August 29, 1959, in Hillsdale, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on December 12, 2015. He is survived by two sons Craig Wilber of Armstrong and Justin Wilber of East Moline, Illinois; sister-in-law-Pam Zeigler of St. Cloud, Florida; and several nieces and...

Richard H. Stephens Jr., 76, of Armstrong, passed away at 9:49 a.m., Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home. Richard was born on January 18, 1944, in Urbana, the son of Richard H. and Helen Elizabeth (Baldwin) Stephens Sr.  He married Becky Sue (Burwell) Urbain on May 16, 1982, in Tuscola.  She survives. He is also survived by three sons- Gregory Stephens of Urbana, Wm. Bradley Stephens of Hoopeston and Travis (Danielle) Stephens of Armstrong; one daughter- Ginger (Jack) Arnold of...