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Thomas Grimes Obituary

URBANA - Thomas Grimes, 80, of Urbana died at 6:58 p.m. Friday (July 4, 2025) at The Villas of Holly Brook, Savoy. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign.

Published by The News-Gazette on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Dan Jean

July 9, 2025

Tom was always smiling and joking around. He was always there to pat you on the back when times got tough to let you know that things were going to be o.k.. He will be missed.

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101 North Elm Street, Champaign, IL 61820

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