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Whitney Dively Obituary

CHAMPAIGN - Whitney Dively, 48, died Saturday (Oct. 4, 2025) at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Owens Funeral Home, 101 N. Elm St., Champaign.

Published by The News-Gazette on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Tracy

October 18, 2025

Sorry for your loss. That is a beautiful picture of her. The world is quieter now without her big personality.

Ed and Diane Lane

October 12, 2025

We spent a lot of time with Whitney years ago. Lost touch with her for some time but ran into her and her mother at Cracker Barrel 6-8 months ago. Was so good to talk with her after missing her for so long. We are so sorry to hear of her passing. Sending prayers of comfort to her mother and family. We´re sure her higher power opened his arms with love and healing, she is at peace.

Mark G

October 11, 2025

RIP Sister we remember you, Love Mark G, your recovery brother.

Sherri G

October 9, 2025

In 2009 Whitney helped me begin an important new way to live life. She has held and will always live in a special place in my heart. Fly high WD!

Joe

October 9, 2025

I knew Whitney when she was an exuberant teenager in the 90s finding who she was going to be. We corresponded for awhile but didn't see her again till the 00s at parkland college. I met her step mom and sent messages. The memories will always be laced with a beautiful smile.

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Holy Cross Catholic Church (Champaign)

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