Stan Ikenberry, the longest-serving leader of the University of Illinois System, passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 90 at his home in Boca Grande, Florida, surrounded by family.
Karen S. Santarelli, 74, of Champaign passed away at 6:47pm on Friday, January 3, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL, surrounded by her family.
Morris entered the Navy after graduating from Unity of Tolono. He worked as a foreman for University of Illinois and later worked as a bus driver for Champaign MTD. He enjoyed Brazilian Jazz, ZZ Top, car & airplane shows and family time. He was a member of Sidney American Legion Post 212.
Patricia Bohlen was preceded in death by her father, Jack Cleland, her mother and step-father Margaret and Paul Hartrick. Patti spent most of her life in Urbana, but she spent a handful of years in New York. She would always talk positively about her time in Gloversville, NY and about the friends she made there. Of course, her friends in Urbana were just as important to her. Throughout her life, Patti had multiple jobs. Most of which involved bookkeeping/accounting/office management, such as J.M Jones, WICD, and the YWCA. Patti loved reading, cooking and bingeing reality TV.
Bob was a hardworking man who loved his family and would do anything for them. He enjoyed telling stories, watching westerns and war movies, listening to country music, and sports.
She is survived by her mother, Lucy; her siblings, Robert (Helen) Stauffer, Anita Taylor, Steve (Shirley) Stauffer, and Judy Stauffer; seven nieces and nephews; 13 great-nieces and -nephews, another great-niece due in February, along with a host of close friends that will miss her smile and infectious laugh. Janis always had a way of making everyone feel special.
Vicki is survived by her loving husband David, her four children Jacob, Carl, Lisa, and Joseph, her six grandchildren, and by her brother John. Vicki’s bright light and nurturing presence will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
Morris entered the Navy after graduating from Unity of Tolono. He worked as a foreman for University of Illinois and later worked as a bus driver for Champaign MTD. He enjoyed Brazilian Jazz, ZZ Top, car & airplane shows and family time. He was a member of Sidney American Legion Post 212.
He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2002 as a scholarship football player, helping his team win the 2001 Big Ten Championship and compete in the Nokia Sugar Bowl. Robby’s love for coaching led him to serve as Head Coach at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, achieving a 20-10 record and leading the team to the NCAA playoffs.
Peter was passionate about politics, music, fine arts, and fine things. As a lifelong Democrat, he was active in the local party for many years. He and Jane maintained a Chicago apartment in large part to attend Chicago Symphony, theater, and Lyric Opera performances.