Sammy Ray “Sam” Sommer, 82, of Foosland, Illinois, died Nov. 28 at Gibson Area Hospital in Gibson City, Illinois. He was a painter at the university for 30 years, retiring in 1993 as a supervisor. A celebration of life service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Rosenbaum Funeral Home in Gibson City, with the Rev. Gary Fairchild officiating. A Masonic service is schedule for 4 p.m. prior to the start of visitation at 4:30 p.m. Memorials: Shriners Hospitals for Childrenand the American Cancer Society.
Kerrin Thompson, 69, of Champaign, died Dec. 8 at her home. She retired from the university after decades of dedicated work. Her family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec.14, at Morgan Memorial Home in Savoy, Illinois. Memorials: Champaign County Humane Society.