Maria Joan Champagne, 69, of Villa Grove, IL, passed away at 1:32 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Presence Covenant Hospital, Urbana, IL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL with Pastor Duane Piercy officiant. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2017 at the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Burial will be in the Murdock Cemetery, Murdock, IL.

Maria was born on March 18, 1948 in Urbana, IL the daughter of Earlen Chester and Elva Florence Clayton Wilkerson.

Maria is survived by her son: Philip Champagne and fiancé Rachel Kleiss of Villa Grove, IL; 2 daughters: Tonna Champagne of Villa Grove, IL and Brandi Coatney and husband Jarrod of Sparks, NV, 2 brothers: James Wilkerson of Deer Station, IL and Everett Thomas Wilkerson of Villa Grove, IL; 3 sisters: Jane Roberts of Villa Grove, IL; Nancy (Orland) Powell of Pasadena, CA and Pamela Kirkland of Philo, IL; 7 grandchildren: Johnathan Champagne-Turner, Ashlee Champagne-Turner, Zachary Champagne, Keagan Champagne, Carson Champagne, Cora Coatney, and Jalen Southard.
She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters: Suzanne Wilkerson and Sherry Jones.

Maria worked at the Champaign County Nursing Home as a supply clerk and buyer for 27 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Red Hat Club. She enjoyed doing genealogy, attending estate sales and trying new restaurants. Her favorite activity was attending her grandchildren's extracurricular events.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Camargo Township District Library.

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