Obituaries

Normal — Michael W. Lenardt, 65, of Normal passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Hospital in Normal. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Michael Wiliam Lenardt was born on December 14, 1960, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Frederick W. Lenardt and Linda Leisch. He is survived by his children: Tammy Burnes, Shane Lenardt, Mikayla Lenardt, and Austin Lenardt; his

Bloomington, IL – Harry A. Olson, 81, of Bloomington, IL, died peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Luther Oaks. His final resting place will be at Funks Grove Cemetery in rural McLean. Harry Alan was born March 28, 1945, in Lincoln, IL, to Harry, Jr. and Betty Johnston Olson. He grew up in Funks Grove Township and graduated from Heyworth High School in 1963. He later earned a pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University

Lincoln — Dorothy M. Martinek, 101, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center. No services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Dorothy Maude Johnson was born on January 19, 1925, in Birmingham, Michigan, the daughter of James Edwin and Maude Lambert Johnson. She was united in marriage to George Martinek. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2005. She is survived by one

Lincoln — Jean Blackburn, 59, of Lincoln, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Lincoln Village Health Care Center in Lincoln. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Jean Rose Blackburn was born on May 3, 1967, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Sue McDonald Fohr. She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Josh) Himan; one brother: Robert (Mari) Dobbs; and

Lincoln, IL — Ivan LeRoy Tripplett, 90, of Lincoln, Illinois, passed the checkered flag one final time. Ivan completed the greatest race of all and began his journey home on July 25th, 2026. Ivan was born on April 1, 1936, in Middletown, Illinois, to Otis and Jesse Tripplett. On June 25, 1955, he married the love of his life, JoAnn Bradley, beginning a marriage that spanned more than 71 years. Ivan dedicated many years of

Armington, IL — Royce J. Gottschalk, 86, of Armington, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale. Funeral Services for Royce will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln, IL, with Mr. Michael Mallick officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in rural Stanford,

McComb, MS — Andrew Ewing Nahm, 66, passed away after a brief illness on June 13, 2026, in McComb, Mississippi. Born on April 5, 1960, in Greeley, Colorado, Andrew was the son of Mary Jane Connell Nahm. He was raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he developed the gracious southern hospitality that would define him throughout his life. As a child, he enjoyed spending his summers with his extended family on their farms in central Illinois,

McLean, IL – Greg A. Rutherford, 62, of McLean, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Services for Greg will be held at Ebenezer Methodist Church in rural McLean. Visitation will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, led by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston and Mr. Tony Billingsley. Burial will

Boulder City, NV – Trusting in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, we remember with thanksgiving what God accomplished through the life of His servant, Jeff. Jeffrey “Jeff” Robert Jordan, 64, of Boulder City, NV, was called home to heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home, spending his final hours with his wife of 34 years by his side. Jeff lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep love for his

​Normal – Anna Jean Ballinger Winn, 96, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing of Normal. Services will be held at the Atlanta Christian Church in Atlanta, IL, on Monday, July 20, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Funeral Services starting at 11:00 a.m. led by Mr. Brent Salm. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Anna Jean Jones was born November

Atlanta —  Hildur M. Tibbs, 92, of Atlanta, passed away at Arcadia of Bloomington on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Graveside Services for Hildur will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery. Mr. Darren Leesman will officiate. Hildur M. Huneke was born on September 19, 1933, in Lincoln, the daughter of Anton P. and Matilda Mapes Huneke. She was united in marriage to James L. Tibbs on October 21,

Atlanta – Gregg Wallner, 78, of Lincoln, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 29, 2026. Graveside Services for Gregg will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Atlanta Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Gregg Wallner was born May 20, 1948, in Springfield, the son of O. Fred and Lorretta M. Jenkins Wallner. He was united in marriage to Ellen McIntosh on December 14,

Atlanta, IL – Graveside memorial services for Paul “Junior” Van Hoorn and Linda Van Hoorn have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the McLean Cemetery. A Celebration of both Linda and Paul’s lives will follow at the McLean Community Hall hosted by their daughters, Kelly (Tim) Lamkin and Cheryl (Mike Simpson) Root. Linda R. Van Hoorn, 84, of Atlanta, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington on

McLean, IL — Wilbur L. Garrett, 85, of McLean, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1940, in Casey, IL, to Eddie and Marie Garrett. He had three brothers, Don, Riley, and Harry, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Bryon (Pat) Garrett, and three daughters, Timi Czarnecki, Dana (Brad) Benedetti, and Krista (Nick) Franzen, as well as 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In Wilbur’s

Lincoln — Ricky L. Langley, 67, of Lincoln passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2026, at his home. Funeral Services for Mr. Langley will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Brandon Boyd officiating. Burial will follow the service in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Lincoln — Lucille M. Steiner, 93, of Morton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow the service at Hirstein

Lincoln — Joan M. Westen, 88, of Lincoln, formerly of Beason, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Copper Creek Cottages. Joan Marie Heft was born January 3, 1938, in Lincoln, Illinois, daughter of H. Vernon and Evelyn Kurtz Heft. She was united in marriage to William Darwin Westen on June 19, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2022. Joan is survived by her children: Lisa (Mike) Egizii and Jodi Ritterbush,

Buffalo, IL — Donald Curtis Kirby was born August 31, 1956, the third son of Donald (Bo) Earl Kirby and Esther Mae (Patton) Kirby. On June 16, 1979, he married Jacquelyn Watkins. He was proceeded in death by his parents and a brother, Alan. Donnie farmed for many years alongside his father, Bo. You would always see Donnie and Bo running their farm errands with one or more kids in tow. Donnie loved the land,

Beason — William “Wil” F. Buse, 25, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Graveside Services for Wil will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Harmony Cemetery in rural Beason with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Following the graveside services, a luncheon will be held at the Beason-Chestnut Park Pavilion with an Open House following from 2:00 p.m.

Lincoln — Todd W. Osborn, 62, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Graveside Services for Mr. Osborn will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hartsburg Union Cemetery in rural Hartsburg. Todd William Osborn was born on November 19, 1963, in Hopedale, the son of Dale William and Lora Auxier Osborn. He is survived by his children: Brandy (Jeff) Heath, Megan (Andy)