Obituaries

Heyworth – Susan Mary Dion Brooks, 59, of Heyworth, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, children, and family. A Celebration of Sue’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Heyworth American Legion Post #624, 203 E. Main St., Heyworth, IL. The celebration will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Military Funeral Honors will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sue was born April 4,

Waynesville — Susan D. Barr, 77, of Waynesville, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Waynesville Christian Church with her grandson Zachary Craig officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service.Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville.Susan Diana Rich was born on September 8, 1947, in Bloomington, the daughter of Charles

Lincoln — Bobby D. Baker, 76, of Lincoln, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Southern Baptist Church at 777 Feldman Drive, Lincoln, IL, with Pastor Jim Thatcher officiating. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in Keyes Cemetery following the service. Military

Atlanta — Mary Lee Bammann, 83, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center. Private family services are being held at the Atlanta Cemetery. Mary Lee Williams was born on August 20, 1941, in Lincoln, the daughter of Charles A. and Agnes Landers Williams. She was united in marriage to Robert Bammann on September 17, 1987. He survives. Also surviving

Lincoln – Elizabeth A. Miller, 98, passed away at Mason City Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Elizabeth “Betty” A. Parks was born June 13, 1926, in Clayton, New Jersey, the daughter of Franklin and Catherine Parks. She was united in marriage to Glendon G. Miller, Sr. She is survived by one son, Glendon (Bonnie) Miller, Jr.; two grandsons: Glendon Miller, III

Middletown – Kraig E. Sullivan, Sr., 64, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, March 10, 2025.  A man of deep faith, kindness and humor, he touched countless lives with his generosity and unwavering devotion to the Lord and those he loved. Services for Kraig will be held at the Lincoln Christian Church. On Monday, March 17, 2025, visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and run until 8:00 p.m. Masonic Rites

Lincoln – Brenda D. Hawkins, 67, of Lincoln, passed away in Decatur, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Services for Brenda will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Brenda Denise Leigh was born September 22, 1957,

Lincoln — Brenda Jean Lexes, 69, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home. No Services are scheduled at this time. Brenda was born March 8, 1955, and raised in West Texas, the daughter of JL and Lilly Mae Whitlock Brooks. She was a southern belle through and through. She is survived by her children: Michael David Lexes, Brandie (Mark Cisco) Lexes, Shannon Boykin, Kenneth (Lavender) Lexes. Four grandchildren: Nikalaos Lexes,

Lincoln — Danny R. Wheat, 81, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Copper Creek Cottage in Lincoln. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. A Celebration of Life service will follow at the Knights of Columbus Council #1250 in Lincoln from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Danny Ray Wheat was born on August 24, 1943,

Atlanta – Robert E. Matthews, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Graveside Services for Robert will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Atlanta Cemetery. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Robert Ernest Matthews was born November 12, 1941, in Litchfield. He was united in marriage to Thelma L. Horath in 1975. Thelma preceded him in death in 2008. Robert is

Atlanta – Duane Tabor, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Funks Grove Cemetery in rural McLean at a later date. Albert Duane Tabor was born April 1,

Waynesville – Jill D. Burden, 81, of Waynesville, left the horrible disease of dementia behind and went home to Heaven to be with her family. Born on June 3, 1943, in Lincoln, Jill was the cherished daughter of Jesse and Lucille Rich Coppenbarger. She graduated from McLean-Waynesville High School in 1961. On February 25, 1963, she married Ronnie Burden in Shawneetown, Ill. They shared 58 years of love and companionship until his passing in May

McLean — Perry Hawkins, 52, of McLean passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He is the son of Gary and Janet Hawkins and was born on March 1, 1972. Perry leaves behind his son, Blake, Galesburg; parents, Gary and Janet Hawkins, McLean; brothers, Alex Hawkins (Jennifer), McLean and Matt (Jenny) Hawkins, Springfield; nieces, Rylee Hawkins and baby Charlotte arriving in June. Additionally, he is survived by

Lincoln – Mary L. Fuller, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Funeral Services for Mary will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John’s United Church of Christ. No Visitation is scheduled. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Mary Louise Levi was born on April 25, 1933, in Lincoln, the daughter of Morgan and

New Holland — Marold Lohrenz, 88, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. *** Funeral services for Marold Lohrenz will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 (delayed from February 17, 2025), at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home with Rev. Dawn Beavan officiating. *** Visitation will be held from 10: 00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richmond Grove Cemetery in rural New Holland.

Waverly — William “Bill” J. Walker, 87, of Waverly, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab in Jacksonville. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Bill was born on February 11, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Walter E.  and Dorothy Decker Walker. He is survived by his stepchildren: Bruce Brown of

Lincoln — Patrick L. O’Neill, 69, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Patrick Leo O’Neill was born

Normal – Eugene “Gene” Tabor, 90, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Services for Gene will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Deborah J. Johnston will officiate. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Edward Eugene Tabor was

Lincoln — Terry Lynn McMinn, 72, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home. Memorial Services will be held on February 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 111 Northville Drive in Lincoln with Mr. Brian Perkinson officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Oconee Cemetery in Oconee, Illinois. Terry Lynn Case was born on November 15, 1952, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Charles

Lincoln — Carol Grunder, 85, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, surrounded by family at Timber Creek Village in Lincoln. Services for Carol will be held on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., concluding at 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Mass officiated by Rev. Joseph Dondanville. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Carol was born in Mendota, IL on December 21, 1939, to parents Harold