Obituaries

Beason — Ruth L. Hyde, 69, of Beason passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.  at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Harmony Cemetery in rural Beason. Ruth Lee Batson was born on

Lincoln — Joyce Jean Smith Pinney, 89, of Lincoln, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family and her beloved grand pup Jack. A Memorial Service for Joyce will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. Brian Wachendorf officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the church from

Lincoln — Eleanor “Snooks” M. Feldman, 86, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Eleanor Mae Fults was born April 2, 1938, in Springfield, IL. She was the daughter of Dr. Jeffery and Eleanor “Shug” Fults. Eleanor was known to many by her nickname, “Snooks,” that she was affectionately given as a child. Snooks married Robert J. Feldman in 1956. He died in

Lincoln — Donald F. Fults, 76, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Timber Creek Village in Lincoln. A Celebration of Don’s life will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. Until 7:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Council #1250. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Donald Franz Fults was born on February 24, 1948, in Lincoln, the son of Jeffery E. and Eleanor “Shug” Franz Fults. He is

Heyworth — Linda L. Kirby, 76, of Heyworth passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Medical center in Normal. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the McLean Cemetery with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Linda L Funk was born on July 24, 1948, in Bloomington, the daughter of Stephen Correll and Glaida Maxine WadeFunk. She was united in marriage to Maurice Kirby on July 21,

Springfield – Sandra L. Green Kitchen, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln and Atlanta, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Graveside Services for Sandra will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Cemetery. Sandra L. Green was born June 30, 1941, in Lincoln, the daughter of Russell and Wilma Shawgo Green. She was united in marriage to Richard Kitchen in Springfield on August 26, 1968.

Grove, Oklahoma — Earline M. Powell, 94, of Grove, OK, formerly of rural Atlanta, passed away at Grandwood Assisted Living Center in Grove, Oklahoma on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Mountjoy Cemetery in rural Atlanta with Rev. Spencer McPheron officiating. Earline M. Powell was born on November 25, 1929, in Armington, Illinois, the daughter of George and Georgia Dickson Fulk. She was

Lincoln — David A. Wheeler, 80, of Lincoln, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Cremation Rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled at this time. David Allen Wheeler was born on August 9, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Charles and Iva E. Avery Wheeler. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Griffin on June 6, 1965, in Lincoln. She survives. Also surviving is

Broadwell — Francis N. Schreiner, 87, of Broadwell, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday evening August 5, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart,

Lincoln — Karen S. Turner, 78, of Lincoln, passed away at The Loft of Normal on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Private family services and burial were held at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at Westfair Baptist Church, 1815 Lafayette Ave., Jacksonville, on Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Karen Sue Smith was born July 9, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Ernest M. and

Lincoln — Dennis L. Welch, 79, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A Visitation for Dennis will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date. Dennis Lee Welch was born

Berea, KY – Sarah Elizabeth Speciale, 91, formerly of Atlanta, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Berea Health & Rehab in Berea, KY. Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born June 9, 1933, in Mt. Hope Township, McLean County, IL, the daughter of Euless and Edith Pech Miller. She was married to Thomas A. Speciale for 61 years. Sarah is survived by two daughters: Sarah Beth (Scott) Peddicord (Richmond, KY) and Suzanne (Chuck) Melchin

Clinton — Betty L. Stephenson, 77, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center in White Hall. *** Graveside Services for Betty will be on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, Illinois, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Burial will immediately follow. *** Betty Lou Fry was born in Carrollton, Illinois at Boyd Memorial Hospital, the daughter of George and Viola Gilbert

Atlanta — William Wayne Turner, 82, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Copper Creek Cottages in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Wayne will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Atlanta Christian Church from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Masonic

Heyworth – Daniel L. Billington, 75, of Heyworth, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Friday, June 28, 2024. Graveside services for Daniel will be held at Randolph Township Cemetery, rural Heyworth, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m, with Pastor John Horner officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Daniel Leslie Billington was born December 26, 1948, in Lincoln, the son of Harold Leslie and Mildred A. Hulvey Billington. Daniel is survived

William “Bill” R. Tebrugge, 100, 4 days short of his 101st birthday, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln, IL. No services are scheduled at this time. William Ralph Tebrugge was born on June 25, 1923, in Petersburg, Illinois, to William Daniel and Marie Johanna Becker Tebrugge. He was united in marriage to Gretchen Grosboll on February 21, 1946. She preceded him in death. He

Los Fresnos – Vincent Eugene “Gene” Warnisher, 78, of Los Fresnos, TX, formerly of Lincoln, passed away at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Services for Gene will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Military Rites to

Peoria — Brian Munsch, 60, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Graveside Services for Brian will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Irish Grove Cemetery in rural Middletown with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. Brian A. Munsch was born on May 17, 1964, in Lincoln, the son of Clarance Wayne and Judith A. Lahr Hughes. He is survived by his

Elkhart, Illinois — Raymond Robert Smith, cherished father, grandfather, brother, friend, and esteemed member of the Elkhart community, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Virginia; his brothers, Charles and John; and sister, Julia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church