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Robert C. Corum, 74, of Tolono, Illinois, died at home Jan. 27. He retired from the university in 2000. Graveside services are at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Craw Cemetery in rural Sadorus, Illinois. Memorials: St. Paul Lutheran Church or Cross Winds Equine Rescue.

Charles M. Draper, 84, of Urbana, died Jan. 27 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. He worked at the university as a custodian, retiring in 1997.

Norma Bartholomew Kent, 85, of Urbana, died Jan. 31 at Presence Covenant Medical Center in Urbana. Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 4 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana, followed by a funeral service. She worked in food service at the Florida Avenue Residence Halls before she retired. Memorials: Kingman Carnegie Public Library, 455 N. Main St., Kingman, KS 67068.

 

 

 



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