The Gazette Champaign, Ill (No Date, probably November 23, 1884 )

Under Urbana Items Conducted by B.A. Dunlap ( Office Over Sims Book Store )" Thomas McKinzie arrived in the city from Kansas, Saturday, to see his father, John McKinzie, who died this morning."

(Separate Article-Same paper as above )

John McKenzie, one of Urbana's oldest citizens, died this morning at eight o'clock, at his home on Race street, north of the I.,B. and W. railway of paralysis. Mr. McKenzie was quite an old man, and had been in feeble health for some time. His death was a sad blow to his many friends. The funeral services will be held tomorrow.

Submitted by Allen F. Armstrong