Search by Name

Search by Name

Stephen Gwin

1956 - 2025

BORN

1956

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Stephen Gwin Obituary

Champaign - Staff Sergeant Stephen Gwin , 69, of Champaign, died on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Church of the Living God - Love Corner, 312 E. Bradley St., Champaign. Celebration of life services will be at noon Friday at the church. Military honors will follow the service. Walker Funeral Service and Chapel Inc. , 704 N. Fourth St. , Champaign, is handling arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Gwin

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Stephen Gwin's name

Memorial Events
for Stephen Gwin

Dec

19

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Church of the Living God-Love Corner

312 East Bradley Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Dec

19

Service

12:00 p.m.

Church of the Living God-Love Corner

312 East Bradley Street, Champaign, IL 61820

Funeral services provided by:

Walker Funeral Service and Chapel, Inc. - Champaign

704 N. 4th St., Champaign, IL 61820

How to support Stephen's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Stephen Gwin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more