Obituaries

McLean — Beverly A. Spaulding, 76, of McLean, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her son’s home in Bloomington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta, with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Preceding the Mass is a Rosary Service at 9:00 a.m. and a visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., all to be held at the church.

Atlanta — Kathryn A. “Kay” Thompson, 96, of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Goldwater Care in Bloomington. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta with Pastor Henry Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Eminence Christian Church. Burial will follow the service at the Atlanta

Mt. Pulaski — Margaret J. Vincent, 99, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Mt. Pulaski with Father Joseph Dondanville officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church prior to the

Lincoln — Dorothy “Jean” Peters, 85, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her six daughters. Jean Fults was born on October 19, 1939, in Springfield, IL. She was the daughter of Dr. Jeffery and Eleanor “Shug” Fults. Jean is survived by her children, daughters Mary (Ron) Harmsen of Emden, IL, Jane (Greg) Fox of Marietta, GA, Gail (Don) Vitek of Elmhurst, IL, Anne (Dan) Conrady of

Chicago — Anthony “Tony” Mark Feldman, 66, of Chicago, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, unexpectedly at the Holland Hospital in Holland, Michigan. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. A Prayer Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Anthony “Tony” Mark Feldman was born in Lincoln on April 21, 1959, the son

Services Scheduled for Carol J. Blankenship Atlanta – Carol J. Blankenship, 78, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, December 2, at her home. *** Memorial Services for Carol on Thursday, June 12, 2025, will be officiated by Rev. Larry Collins at 11:00 a.m. at the Funks Grove Chapel at Funks Grove Cemetery, rural McLean, Illinois. Cremation Rites were accorded. Inurnment will be in the Funks Grove Columbarium. *** Carol J. Willmert was born April 24,

McLean – Walter C. Cochran, Jr., 81, of McLean, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. *** Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the McLean Cemetery with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by McLean Burger-Benedict American Legion Post #573. Cremation Rites have been accorded. *** He is survived by his three daughters: Karla (Jon) Steward of Hoover, AL,

Waynesville – Gary L. Sympson, 69, of Waynesville, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington on May 25, 2025, with his family by his side. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Gary’s Life will be held at a later date. Gary L. Sympson was born January 8, 1956, in Lincoln, the son of Howard and Betty Garr Sympson. He was united in marriage to Gayle R. Cowan in Waynesville on

Lincoln — Myra Kelley, of Lincoln, passed away on May 25, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Myra was born September 5, 1937, and was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her sons Jack Hurley and David Hurley, Companion Wayne Schall, one brother, Walt Lehner, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Myra was a life-long Lincoln resident and a graduate

Atlanta – William “Bill” D. Seymour, 92, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services for Bill will be held at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Henry Johnson. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Atlanta American Legion Post

Atlanta – With great sadness, the family of Jack A. Estes, 86, of Atlanta, announces his passing at his home on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Services for Jack will be held at the Atlanta Christian Church on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Visitation will run from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., followed by the Funeral Services officiated by Pastor Paul Weber. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Jack was born January 2, 1939, the son

Lincoln, IL — It is with deep sorrow and reverent gratitude that we announce the passing of Évêque Jean Joachin Romain, a devoted servant of God, a spiritual father to many, and the beloved founder of Good Shepherd’s Love Orphanage in Haiti Tabarre. Born on December 19, 1956, Évêque Jean Joachin Romain lived a life marked by unwavering faith, profound compassion, and tireless dedication to his community. A Pentecostal leader called to shepherd not just

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. Services for Perry will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude with a Celebration of Perry’s Life Service led by Mr. Michael Mallick at 11:00 a.m. Burial will

Atlanta — Ann Garner, 91 of Atlanta, IL, formerly of McLean, IL, Bloomington, IL, Greeley, CO, and Prescott, AZ, died at 3:44 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal, IL. Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, 202 NW Vine Street, Atlanta, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Following the funeral, cremation rites will be accorded, and inurnment will take

Atlanta — Roger E. Cooper, 91, of Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services for Mr. Cooper will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Long Hollow Cemetery in Plato, Missouri,

Clinton – Dorothy M. Ross, 84, of Clinton, formerly of McLean, passed away at Manor Care Nursing Home in Clinton on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorial Services will be held at a later date with burial in the McLean Cemetery. Dorothy M. Grubbs was born November 4, 1940, the daughter of Peona and Ruby Russell Grubbs. She was united in marriage to Teddy L. Ross on June 20, 1964. He

Lincoln — April J. Mason Breedwell, 46, of Lincoln, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025. A Celebration of April’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. April Jean Mason was born on August 3, 1978, in Lincoln, the daughter of Joe Eldon Mason and Julie McCurry Mason Clampet. She is survived by her two sons: Dustin Meacham and Caleb Meacham; her mother: Julie McCurry Clampet;

Lincoln — Larry E. Pech, 82, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at his home. A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery. Larry Eugene Pech was born on December 5, 1942, in Lincoln,

McLean — Ronald “Ron” Fitchhorn passed away April 5, 2025, in Normal. He was born Sept 1, 1942, one of two children of Ruth and Paul Fitchhorn. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Carol & Milton Tarbox, and nephew Greg Tarbox. Ron married Yvonne Hopkins on September 12, 1963. They have two sons, Mike and Randy Fitchhorn. Ron is survived by his wife, sons, 4 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great

Atlanta – Sadie E. Atchison, 49, of Charleston, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Services for Sadie are scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. with a Memorial Service officiated by Mr. Tony Billingsley. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Cremation Rites have