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Marcus Catchings Obituary

URBANA - Marcus Catchings Jr., 27, of Urbana died Monday, July 3, 2023, at home.

Funeral services will be at noon Thursday at The Vineyard Church, 1500 N. Lincoln Ave., Urbana. Elder Michael Cunningham will officiate. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens, Urbana. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Leek & Sons Funeral Home, 1215 W. Bradley Ave., U, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Gazette on Jul. 18, 2023.

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July 11, 2025

Miss U So Much Bro

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July 21, 2023

RIH BRO

Bridget Battle

July 19, 2023

My heart breaks for Altazah and their girls. Praying for their healing and strength as they walk through the grief process.

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The Vinyard Church

1500 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61801

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