Anne embodied a giving spirit that radiated in her constant dedication to the two most important aspects of her life, her Christian faith and family. Anne’s warmth and grace was felt by anyone who was lucky enough to call her a friend, mother, sister or wife. Her faith, a constant guiding light, was a source of hope, peace and comfort throughout her years.
Loretta was born on August 3, 1935 in Champaign, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Englum) Pfeifer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Chinski on July 22, 2013.
Tony graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. A journalist by education and temperament, Tony spent many years at the News-Gazette, both as a copy editor/designer and later an editor. Most recently he worked as communications director for iSEE at the University of Illinois.
Gary devoted many years of service to The American Legion Post 71 of Urbana, most
notably coordinating the Honor Guard. Providing appreciation and respect for countless
Veterans at their time of passing filled Gary with a sense of purpose and fulfillment and
provided a brotherhood he had missed.
She was a surgical assistant at Mercy Hospital, Champaign, IL for more than 25 years. Janet was a member of Birdbay Golf Club, in Venice Florida.
Lucille enjoyed a rich, full life for over 91 years on this earth. Lucille was a fantastic daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Lucille will be greatly missed by all who were touched by her life.
Survivors include one daughter, Rose (James) Shahan of Champaign; five grandchildren, Kim, Kelly, Jason, Ashley and Mason; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Caius; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife; one brother; and one sister.
Frances was a member of St. Peter’s church in Torrington, CT and Holy Cross church in Champaign, IL., St. Therese Shrine, Darien, IL, and The National Shrine of Divine Mercy, Stockbridge, MA.
Tom was born February 28, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois. Tom is survived by his wife of fifty years, Diane, his two daughters, Shanah Richardson and Rachel (William) Hayden. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy (Robert) Paoni, two nephews, Matt and Andrew, and one niece, Kala. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gene Richardson.
John had many fond memories of growing up in Flanagan and Elsworth, Illinois. John attended Illinois State University, where he met Donna, his wife of 44 years.