Ronald W. Mills, 87, of Champaign, IL, formerly of Morrison, died Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Champaign.
Ron was born on March 12, 1938, in Whiteside County, IL, to Arthur W. and Fern R. (Richmond) Mills. He graduated from Morrison High School and later attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Ron served his Country as a member of the Army National Guard for 38 years, attaining the rank of Captain. For most of his working life, Ron was self-employed. He owned and operated a trucking company, managed several rental properties, and, for many years, assisted others with tax preparation through H&R Block, later providing those same services through his own business, Mills Business Services. In his free time, Ron enjoyed working on his rental properties and staying busy with projects. He was especially generous with his time, often helping friends and neighbors by providing transportation to appointments or assisting with errands. His quiet acts of kindness did not go unnoticed by those who knew him.
Survivors include his sons, Rodney (Cheryl) Mills and Rusty (Kathy) Mills, both of Morrison; granddaughter, Casey-Michelle Mills; step-granddaughter, Stevie-Renee Carney; two great-grandchildren, Ryleigh-Lynn and Reid Hill; two step-great-grandchildren, Morgan-Rae Carney and Greyson Church; brother, Kenneth R. Mills of Morrison.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Shirley A. Mills.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m., until the time of service on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m., officiated by Ken Renkes.
Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, IL.
A memorial has been established.