Dean Russell Stewart of Champaign passed away at 10:15 a.m. Sunday (Feb. 9, 2014).

Dean was born June 15, 1928, in Pontiac, the only son of Gladys (Jones) Stewart and Russell Stewart. Dean attended Urbana schools graduating from high school in 1946. That fall, he entered the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and joined the Beta Theta Pi fraternity.

His studies were interrupted with military service in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954, where he obtained the rank of staff sergeant. While serving his country, Dean met Betty Louise Botter of Mobile, Ala. They married on Sept. 16, 1952, at the Dauphine Way Baptist Church.

Returning to Urbana, Dean completed his studies earning a bachelor's degree in commerce.

Dean joined the Russell Stewart Oil Company, subsequently known as Tri Star Marketing, in 1954 as sales manager, advancing to vice president, president and eventually chairman. Dean retired from Tri Star Marketing in 2009 having shaped the organization from its roots as a local fuels and lubricants distributor to a sophisticated multi-state retailer operating convenience stores and travel centers.

Throughout his career, Dean served in numerous community and industry leadership roles: director, Illinois Chamber of Commerce; founding board member, Champaign County Chamber of Commerce; president, Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association; director and legislative chairman, National Oil Jobbers Council; director, Champaign National Bank and its successor Bank Illinois; chairman, Central Illinois Financial Corporation; president, Urbana Association of Commerce; president, Urbana Country Club; and trustee of Carle Foundation Hospital.

Dean was a past member of the Urbana Rotary Club, Urbana Country Club and most recently the Champaign Country Club.

Dean is survived by his wife Betty of 61 years and their three children, Jon Stewart (Kendy), Kathryn Derezinski (Tom) and Russ Stewart; and seven grandchildren, Preston Stewart, Taylor Stewart, Parker Stewart, Connor Stewart, Nick DelSignore, Peyton Stewart and Carson Stewart.

Dean was an avid golfer, having won several championships at Urbana Country Club. He also participated and supported local and state golf competitions for many years.

Dean was a diehard Illini fan, intensely loyal to his alma mater. He participated and held leadership positions in the Quarterback Club and was a founding member of the Rebounders Club.

Dean and Betty spent a great deal of time at their condo in Perdido Key, Fla. Memories abound of the fun times with family and friends on the white sand beaches just outside their door.

The Stewart family would like to thank the caregivers at Bridle Brook Adult Community of Mahomet, as well as those at Meadow Brook-Clark-Lindsey Village, for their care and concern for Dean during his last few years.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family would request that memorials be directed to The High School of St. Thomas More or the University of Illinois Foundation.

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Robert M. Hornaday  November 8, 1939 - March 2, 2014

Robert M. Hornaday, age 74, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, died Sunday evening, March 2, 2014, at his home in Michigan City, Indiana, after an illness of a few years.       

Born in Chicago on November 8, 1939, Bob was the son of the late B. Morris Hornaday and Regina Dorothy (Harrell) Hornaday Krogh. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering and enjoyed a long and successful career in computer software development. As owner of Robert M. Hornaday & Associates, he designed innovative computer programs for such companies as Inland Steel, Continental Can, U.S. Messenger, and Lakeside Bank.

On August 15, 1964, Bob married Ruth L. Spaeth. He was her devoted husband and dearest friend for 49 years, and with his unique brand of good humor brought much laughter and happiness to all his family and friends.

Bob was justly proud of his military service, and as a First Lieutenant with the United States Army, he was responsible for leading the computer center operations at Fort Huachuca in Arizona. As a member of the Rotary Club of Homewood, Illinois, he continued to contribute his time and talents to his community.

Sailing, cooking, and studying Civil War history were Bob's lifelong interests, but his great love was Grand Beach, Michigan, where he was able to spend countless pleasurable hours with his family, the center of his life.

Bob is survived by Ruthie and their children Heidi Hornaday and husband Erik Beers of New Buffalo, Michigan; Lance Hornaday of Chicago, Illinois; two grandchildren, Liam and Calla Beers of New Buffalo, Michigan; sisters Susan (Terrence) White of Canmore, Alberta, Canada, Jean Summers of Freeland, Washington, Marcia (Dennis) Heitzmann of State College, Pennsylvania and JoAnn (Bryan) Rice of Carbondale, Illinois; brothers David Krogh (late Sharon) of Grand Beach, Michigan, George (Karen Rodd) Hornaday of Toronto, Ontario; brother-in-law Raymond (Sharon) Spaeth of Chicago, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held in Homewood, Illinois. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Bob's memory to New Buffalo Area Schools, The Robert M. Hornaday Fund, 1112 E. Clay St., New Buffalo, MI  49117.

Larry D Fears  April 3, 1943 - January 1, 2014

Larry Douglas Fears, 70, of Leawood, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at home from natural causes.

Larry was born April 3, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, Associate Editor of the Illio and named to "Who's Who" at the university. He was a retired Major in the Air Force Reserves.

He was Vice President of Information Technology for Kemper Service Company and Director of Operations within the Scudder/DWS group at DST Systems in Kansas City. He was a member of Church of the Resurrection. In retirement, Larry devoted his energies to his family, his church, the Village Presbyterian Food Pantry and his love of model trains through volunteerism at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, their children, Kimberly (Brian) Brooke, Jeffrey (Jacalyn) Fears, his grandchildren, Brandon, Aidan and Katherine Fears, and mother, Josephine Fears. He is also survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg (Nancy) Nieland, their children, Christopher and Stephanie and cousins, Robert, Jim and Steve Blodgett.

Robert William Edwards, 84, of Bloomington passed away in his sleep at 8 am Sunday (June 8, 2014) at his home from an apparent seizure.

Bob was born on February 16, 1930 in Champaign, ll., to Harold Mortimer and Marian Bell Scarlett Edwards. He married Gwendolyn Combs Tyner on January 30, 1954. They celebrated 60 years of marriage this year.

Growing up in Champaign, he attended Dr. Howard Elementary School, and both Champaign Junior and Senior High Schools.

Bob lettered in wrestling and golf in high school and went on to attend the University of Illinois, joining Beta Theta Pi fraternity and graduating with honors in Architecture in 1953. At the end of his junior year, Bob joined the Army Corps of Engineers and upon graduation, after short stations in Camp Carson, Colorado and Fort Belvoir, Virginia he was sent by troop ship to South Korea to help with post-war reconstruction for 10 months. He and Gwen were married just a few months prior to his departure.

When he returned from Korea, Bob joined Berger and Kelley Architects and Engineers for two years, supervising school construction in Mattoon, Il., where he and Gwen welcomed their first son, Mark. After moving back to Champaign, Bob received his architectural license in 1957 and in January of 1958 entered into an architectural partnership with Donald Laz. . As the Laz and Edwards firm grew, Russel A. Dankert, Architectural Engineer, joined them as partner in 1963. During these years, the firm grew from 4 to 12 people, Bob and his family were members of the Champaign Country Club and of the First Presbyterian Church in Champaign.