Obituaries
Obituaries
Zelma Mae Lockwood
May 31, 2021
Zelma Lockwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, May 31, at the age of 93. She was born March 21, 1928, in rural Champaign County and she lived her entire life in Terre Haute and Urbana. Zelma had an infectious zest for life, a beautiful spirit, and deep love for her family and friends. She was known for her...
Charles R. Marple
May 30, 2021
MARPLE, Charles R. age 73 of South Charleston passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 23, 1947, the son of John and Bessie M. (Cooper) Muir. In addition to his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his brother, Harold "Sonny" Marple. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his...
Alma I. Neer
May 20, 2021
NEER, Alma I, age 74 of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Hearth and Home of Urbana. She was born on February 18, 1947 in Watauga, Tennessee to the late Earl and Gladys (Thompson) Feathers. In addition to her parents, Alma is preceded in death by her sisters, Patsy Ruth Pfaff and Carolyn Feathers; brother, Aaron...
Janice A. Kaster
May 15, 2021
It is with great sorrow we announce that Janice A.Kaster, age 75, on May 15, 2021 transitioned to her full set of wings to be with the other angels in heaven. She was born to Paul and Marie (Tovrea) Saldana on April 29, 1946 in Centerville, Iowa. On May 4, 1963, Janice was united in marriage to Jerrold W. Kaster....
Donna Irene Landers
May 10, 2021
Donna Irene (Randall) Landers, age 91, passed away peacefully at 5:30 PM on Monday, May 10, 2021 with her family by her side at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Donna was born on May 15, 1929 to John and Edna Randall. She graduated from Lawrenceville in 1947. Donna married Ralph Landers in 1950. They lived outside of Urbana their entire lives....
Michael Allen White
May 2, 2021
WHITE, Michael Allen age 57 of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Mercy McAuley Center. He was born on October 11, 1963 in Riverside, California, the son of Richard and Donna (Bush) White. In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Bob Louden and sister, Peggy Kussman. Michael leaves behind to...
Kenneth E. Cox
Apr 3, 2021
Cox, Kenneth E. Urbana died suddenly on April 3, 2021 at his home. He was 84 years old. He was born the first son of Kenneth C. and Mae F. Cox on December 2, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio. He was raised in Clark and Champaign Counties. He was a graduate of Concord Local (Graham District) Urbana Junior College and Ohio...
M. Joanie Woodruff
Mar 30, 2021
M. Joanie Woodruff, age 88, passed away on March 30, 2021, in Lambertville, Michigan. She was born on July 14, 1932 to the late Carl and Thelma (Richardson) Woodruff in Urbana, Ohio. Along with her parents, Joanie is preceded in death by her sister, Carol Szosz and brother-in-law, Merlin Szosz. She is survived by her nephews, Noah Szosz, his wife,...
Howard Michael Lanum
Mar 22, 2021
LANUM, Howard “Mike” Michael, 58, of Springfield, passed away March 22, 2021. Mike was born August 3, 1962 in Springfield, OH, the son of the late Paul E. and Barbara J. (Allen) Lanum. Some of his hobbies included painting and drawing. Mike was also an avid motorcycle rider in his younger years. Along with his parents he was preceded in...
Teresa Marie (Mcneely) Grimes
Mar 13, 2021
GRIMES, Teresa Marie (McNeely) age 62 passed away after her long battle with cancer on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1958 to the late Charles E. and Ethel (Maynard) McNeely in Urbana, Ohio. Teresa leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 43 years, Donald Grimes Sr.; children: Donald Grimes Jr. and Crystal...
Gary Lee Wray
Mar 12, 2021
WRAY, Gary Lee, age 68 of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his daughters, their spouses, and his grandchildren. Gary was born April 16, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Wilbur Jr. and Peggy (Kalb) Wray. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Janie James and grandparents;...
Robert S. Girardi
Mar 9, 2021
Robert S. "Bob" Girardi, age 75, passed away on March 9, 2021 at home in Urbana, Ohio, with his wife and family by his side after a brief illness. He was born in Beech Creek, PA, to Helen (nee Tarachko) and Abel Girardi. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Cecilia...
Martha J. Hunt
Mar 3, 2021
HUNT, Martha J. age 88 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1932 on Calland Road in Champaign County to the late Arthur and Leila (McKinley) Calland. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marvin Hunt and brothers, Richard Calland and Kenneth Calland....
Marion F. "Bud" Young
Feb 27, 2021
YOUNG, Marion F. "Bud" age 93 of Urbana passed from this life to go to his Heavenly home at 5:10 p.m., February 27, 2021 at Mercy McAuley Center. Marion was born to William and Hazel (Kilbury) Young on October 12, 1927. He retired from Grimes Manufacturing Company after 40 years and was a WWII veteran, serving in the Philippines. He...
Charles Edward Thornburg
Feb 21, 2021
Charles Edward Thornburg, 91, of Urbana, couldn’t hardly wait to meet his Savior and eagerly went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 6:45p.m. He was born on November 14, 1929 in North Lewisburg, Ohio, the son of the late Leo Watts and Beulah B. (Barnett) Thornburg. He married Kathryn Jeanette (Ervin) Thornburg on March...
Billy G. Birt
Feb 19, 2021
BIRT, Billy G., age 73 of Urbana, Ohio passed away at his residence on February 19, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1947 to the late Billy and Betty (Gaver) Birt in Bellefontaine, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son-in-law, David K. Perry, nephew, Lynn Blankenship, and sister, Judy King. Billy is...
Patricia Ann Fraley
Feb 13, 2021
Patricia Ann Fraley, 79, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on September 23, 1941, in Champaign County, the daughter of the late John W. and Marjorie (Blue) Spear. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Marshall; sons, Don Fraley, Jr. and Randy (Terra) Fraley; grandchildren, Randy Prater, Amanda Arvay,...
Janet J. Smith
Feb 12, 2021
SMITH, Janet J. age 88 of Urbana passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1932, the daughter of George and Clarabelle (Smith) Harrington in Madison County, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Janet is preceded in death by two sons, Steve Davis and Michael Smith; her husband,...
Margaret Ann Rowe
Feb 9, 2021
Rowe, Margaret (Peggy) A., 78 of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born June 26, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Harvey and Genevieve Harvey. She was a 1960 graduate of Urbana High School. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother...
Betty Jane Johnson
Feb 8, 2021
Betty Jane Johnson, age 80, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1940, the daughter of the late Paul and Lillian (Sprinkle) Blosser. Betty is survived by her sons, Roger, Vincent (Frances) and Eric (Amy) Johnson; grandchildren, Lee, Quinton, Ethan, Angie and Jackie; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Bill (Betty), Gene (Peggy) and Richard...
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