MONTICELLO, Ill. (WAND) - Celebration of life and visitation information have been released for fallen Champaign police officer Chris Oberheim.Â
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery's website lists this information with Oberheim's obituary. It gave the following dates and times:Â
VisitationÂ
May 25, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.Â
Maranatha Assembly of GodÂ
555 W. Imboden Drive, Decatur
A first responder walkthrough will start at 6.m.
Visitation is open to family, friends, invited guests and first responders only.
Funeral Services
May 26, 11 a.m.Â
Maranatha Assembly of GodÂ
555 W. Imboden Drive, DecaturÂ
Overflow parking will be at Rotary Park, 2450 US 51, Decatur. Shuttles will bring guests to church.
Funeral services are also only open to family, friends, invited guests and first responders.
Interment
Procession of law enforcement vehicles will escort Officer Oberheim to his final resting place.
Monticello Cemetery
968 Township Road, Monticello, Illinois.
Public encouraged to line up in support. Details to be released before service.
Oberheim's obituary described him as a family man who made his loved ones his first priority.Â
"His four daughters were his absolute pride and joy," the obituary said. "The lessons instilled and the honor in their hearts will be used to carry on the legacy of their father. Times will be hard without him in sight at life’s events from birthdays, ball games, graduation, future weddings and even someday grandchildren. While incredibly hard, his family’s faith and belief that Chris is forever watching over will warm their heavy hearts during these moments."
People are asked to direct donations to a GoFundMe set up to support the Oberheim family. As of 9:45 p.m. Friday, it had raised over $36,000.Â