Patricia L. Summers

ST. JOSEPH — Patricia L. Summers, 89, of St. Joseph died at 6 p.m. Monday (Sept. 30, 2019) at home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Morgan Memorial Home, Savoy, is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia was born July 30, 1930, in Baton Rouge, La., the daughter of George and Louise Locke Reuss.

She married Warren Summers in 1950 in Champaign; he died Dec. 14, 2008.

Survivors include one son, Gregory Summers of St. Joseph; one daughter, Amy Summers of St. Joseph; and three grandchildren, Kammie, Kassie and Karrie.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Foster.

Patricia was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Champaign. She also belonged to P.E.O.; in her younger years, she was an avid golfer and raised horses.

Memorial contributions maybe made to First Presbyterian Church.

Condolences may be offered online at www. morganmemorialhome. com.

Dr. Tamara Thabes Mitchell

IDNEY — Dr. Tamara Thabes Mitchell passed away at home in Sidney on Saturday (Sept. 28, 2019).

She was born May 2, 1943, and was predeceased by her husband, Dr. George Mitchell, in August 2016. They were married for 52 years. Dr. Thabes Mitchell was a physician and administrator at Carle Clinic and hospital for 36 years, from 1967 until her retirement in 2003. She was also an accomplished artist and horse owner and rider. Private arrangements are pending.

Doris Jeanne Kirkpatrick Lain

URBANA — Doris Jeanne Kirkpatrick Lain was born in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, a daughter of Edith Josephine and Lysle Albert Kirkpatrick. She went to school in Sidney, and attended the University of Illinois, graduating from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She married Garrie Lee Lain in December 1949. He died in February 1967 after a sudden illness. Doris passed away on Sept. 18, 2019, in Urbana at the age of 92. She will be interred in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Champaign, next to Garrie.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Ilene; and brother, Glenn. She is survived by her nephew, Aaron Booher; nieces, Pam McCall and Cindy Kuykendall Rott; as well as numerous nieces and nephews in Arizona who loved her very much.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the home of her dear friend, Atron Regen. All friends and family are welcome.

Doris began her career as an accountant for the University of Illinois, ultimately founding her own business, Lain Accounting Services. One of her clients confessed

that Doris had done his taxes for 46 years. She had a keen sense of detail and was a longtime member of Independent Accountants Association of Illinois. She retired in 2018 at the age of 91.

Doris was a 50-year member of General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a 40-year member of Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs, and a volunteer at the Danville VA. She was active in her sorority. She participated on every committee and held every office imaginable in the organizations she joined. She was a tireless and dependable member.

Doris was a faithful correspondent and a fiercely loyal friend. She gave quiet support and sound advice to those around her. Her calm, grace and dignity will be greatly missed.

Condolences may be offered online at www. owensfuneralhomes. com.

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Gregory Neal Barkley

ALLERTON — Gregory Neal Barkley, 47, of Allerton passed away at 12:53 a.m. Monday (Sept. 30, 2019) at the Illini Hertitage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Champaign.

F u n e r al services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at the Allerton Methodist Church with the Rev. Clyde Snyder officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Joines Funeral Home, 401 W. Gillogly St., Newman.

Gregory was born Dec. 30, 1971, in Danville, the son of Melvin and Sharon Church Barkley. He married Michelle Stigers in 2014. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Sharon Barkley of Allerton; one daughter, Madelynn Marie at home; one brother, Steven (Stacey) Barkley of Longview; and nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Joe and Eileen Church.

He worked at Durst Cycles for almost 20 years. He loved to fish and be outdoors. He was a cycling and fitness enthusiast and was an avid Chicago Cubs baseball fan.

Gregory loved spending time with his family and especially doted on his daughter, Madelynn.

Memorials may be made at the Longview Bank to a fund for his daughter or to the donor’s choice.

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Jacqueline Mumm Hawk

FISHER — Jacqueline Hawk, 73, of Urbana went to be home with her Lord on Friday (Sept. 27, 2019) in Fisher.

Jacqueline was born April 21, 1946, in Urbana, the daughter of Russell and Lillie Mae Mumm.

Jackie had a deep love for the Lord. She enjoyed listening to gospel music and watching Pastor Charles Stanley. She loved animals, working in her yard and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Nita (Dwayne) Carter of Tulsa, Okla., Tad Kingsley of Carlisle, Pa., Susie (David) Burgess of Fisher and Alisia Sigrist of St. Joseph; grandchildren, Heather Carter, Tyler Kingsley, Alton McCormick and Brayden Long; and siblings, Steve Mumm, Connie Mumm and Jim Mumm.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and spouses, Ronald “Toad” Kingsley and Ronald Hawk.

A celebration of Jackie’s life will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Champaign, 710 N. Neil St., Champaign. A service will follow at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Gibson City Bible Church, 309 Illinois 47, Gibson City.

Please join her family in sharing photos, videos and memories on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

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Cheryl Lynn Sturts

RANTOUL — Cheryl Lynn Sturts, 65 of Rantoul died in her home on Thursday (Sept. 26, 2019). A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 1614 Fairway Dr., Rantoul.

Cheryl was born in Urbana, the daughter of Frederick Wayne and Doris (McCleary) Sturts.

She is survived by brothers, Rick Sturts of Rantoul and Mike Sturts (Georgeann) of Carbon Cliff; sisters, Patty Bloomer of Rantoul and Ann Suits (Darrell) of Rantoul; and several nieces and nephews.

Cheryl spent many hours volunteering at Hope Meadows, Rantoul, doing landscaping, gardening and working with the children as an adoptive grandparent.

Condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.
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Barbara "Barb" Diane Esworthy

OGDEN — Barbara "Barb" Diane Esworthy, 77, of Ogden passed away at 2:36 a.m. Friday (Sept. 27, 2019) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at Freese Funeral Home, 302 E. Grand Ave., St. Joseph. Pastor Kathy Murphy will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Mrs. Esworthy was born Dec. 22, 1941, at Urbana. The daughter of Anna Dennis and Robert Butler Sr. of Pesotum. She married Jim Esworthy on Oct. 15, 1971, at the Ogden Methodist Church. He survives. She was a beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother and Aunt.

She is also survived by her daughter, Julie (Steve) La Tour of Duluth, Minn.; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Marisa; brother, Donald (Sheila) Butler of Savoy; and three nieces and four nephews.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Jennifer and Jackie; parents, Anna and Robert Butler Sr.; brothers, Richard and Robert Butler; and nephew, Andrew Butler.

Barbara enjoyed flower and herb gardening and the University of Illinois sports. She worked at the University for over 30 years. She was a member of the Champaign County Farm Bureau Women, the CU Herb Society and Friends of the Ogden Library. She was an honorary member of the Illinois 4-H  House Association.

She will be missed by all her family and friends for her kind and gentle spirit, her willingness to help anyone in need and her ability to never know a stranger.

Memorials may be made to the Ogden United Methodist Church or Journy, an organization set up to help provide police departments with patrol car cameras.

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