Obituaries

Atlanta, IL – Kelly A. Byrd, 60, of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. A Visitation will be held with Kelly’s family on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Kelly A. Waller was born April 7, 1966, the daughter of Roger and Patricia Ruhrup Waller. She was united in

Maroa — Woodrow “Terry” T. Agee, 74, of Maroa, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Sullivan Health Care in Sullivan. Graveside Services for Terry will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Maroa Township Cemetery with Mr. Scott Marsh officiating. Terry was born on September 3, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Lyle R. and Hazel Roxanne Horn Agee. He was united in marriage to the love of

Paul Edward Rowland January 16, 1973 – October 22, 2026 Lincoln, Illinois — Paul Edward Rowland, 53, of Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Paul was born on January 16, 1973, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Daniel J. and Mary Louise (Lawrence) Rowland. On March 9, 1996, Paul married the love of his life, Brandy Foster. For more than 30 years, they built a life together rooted in

Lincoln — Joan C. Heidbreder, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services for Mrs. Heidbreder will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Joan Carol Coombs was born on

McLean, IL – Larry A. Lasswell, 89, of McLean, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Services for Larry will be held at the McLean Christian Church on Friday, October 30, 2026. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at McLean Cemetery. Larry A. Lasswell was born September 22, 1937, in Aurora, IL, the son

Atlanta, IL – Stacy R. Kirby, 55, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Services for Stacy will be held at the McLean Christian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Her funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Stacy Raye Aper was

Stanford, IL – Robert Michael “Michael B.” Boitnott, 71, of Stanford, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Allin Township Community Building in Stanford, Illinois. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Robert Michael Boitnott was born February 17, 1955, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Robert T. and

Visitation for Robert “Bob” E. Ernst Begins at 10:00 a.m. Atlanta, IL – Robert “Bob” E. Ernst, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Robert Eugene Ernst was born April 21, 1943, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of Lawrence E. and Dorothy M.  Wiechman Ernst. He was united

Clinton – Roy D. Meserole, 85, of Clinton, passed away at his home on October 8, 2026. Memorial Graveside Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta, Illinois. Mr. Doug Maris will officiate. Roy Dale Meserole was born March 21, 1941, in Maroa, Illinois, a son of Theodore and Elva Cravens Meserole. He first married Betty Barnes Meserole, the mother of three of his children. She

McLean, IL – Wanda A. Lasswell, 84, of McLean, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Memorial Services for Wanda will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Funks Grove Chapel in rural McLean. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with services led by with Rev. Deborah J. Johnston beginning at 11:00 a.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at Funks Grove Cemetery. Wanda Alberta Foley was

McLean – Richard E. McMann, Sr., 84, of McLean, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Funks Grove Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Richard E. McMann was born April 2, 1942, in Buffalo Hart, Illinois, a son of William E. and Angie E. McGrew McMann. He was united in marriage to Diana Pitts.

Normal – Eric L. Atchison, 67, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois. A Memorial Service for Eric will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Mr. Ryan Edgecombe will officiate. Cremation Rites have been

Celebrating the Life of Sara L. Moore Lincoln, IL — Sara Lynn Moore, 69, of Lincoln, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Born on May 30, 1957, in Eldorado, Illinois, to Leslie Wilson and Martha Colleen Prehara Moore, Sara lived a life defined by her family and her vibrant spirit. She was a pillar of strength for her children and a source of joy for her grandchildren

Atlanta — Byron J. Jodlowski, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. A prayer

Atlanta – Tina M. Small, 67, of Atlanta, passed away at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Services for Tina will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, September 28, 2026. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with a Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m. led by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Tina Hinthorn was born March 21, 1959, in Bloomington,

Lincoln — Raymond “Ray” William Vonderahe, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his home with his loving family. Ray Vonderahe was born on December 4,1937, in Lincoln, the son of George William Vonderahe and Mildred Elaine Wright Vonderahe. On December 28, 1963, he married his soul mate Judith Carol Maher. Together they had one daughter and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Raymond had a life centered in faith, family, and dedicated

Hesperus, CO – Bayne V. Nantz, 15, of Hesperus, CO, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on September 1, 2026. A Celebration of Bayne’s Life will begin at noon on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Posey Ridge Lakes, 20374 N50 East Road, Danvers, IL. Bring your fishing pole and chairs. All are welcome. Camping is available. Kaitlynn Osberg will lead a special time of remembrance at 3:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have

McLean, IL – Rondy A. Rutherford, 59, of McLean, passed away at her home on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Services for Rondy will be held at McLean Christian Church in McLean. Visitation will be on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, led Mr. Tony Billingsley. Burial will then take place at Funks Grove Cemetery

Chatham – Judith “Judy” C. Cagle, 86, of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Judy was born February 2, 1940, the daughter of James H. and T. Marguerite Smith Williams. She married Lane Cagle on February 7, 1959. He preceded Judy in death on April 16, 2026. Judy is survived by one son, Douglas L. (Kim) Cagle; daughter-in-law, Terri Lessen Cagle; six grandchildren: Dena (Tim) Pope, Jeremy (Chrissy)

Beason, IL – Douglas J. Lessen, 71, of Beason, passed away at Goldwater Care in Clinton on Monday, August 31, 2026. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Douglas Jay Lessen was born May 19, 1955, in Lincoln, a son of Galen E. and Betty J. Manus Lessen. He was united in marriage to Wanda L. Harris Weir on October. 1, 1982. She survives. In addition