Obituaries

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

Lincoln — Leroy McCray, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Sharon Elms Nursing Home in Peoria. Graveside Services for Leroy will be held at a later date at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Leroy McCray was born on February 15, 1941, in Lincoln, the son of Walter John and Stella Flossie Russell McCray, Jr. He was united in marriage to Judith Aper on April 17, 1960. She survives. He is also

McLean – Walter C. Cochran, Jr., 81, of McLean, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Shirley and lived most of his life in his hometown of McLean. A Graveside Memorial Service at the McLean Cemetery with Military Rites will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Walter C. Cochran, Jr. was born August 26, 1943, in Shirley, the son of

Atlanta – Terry M. Overbey, 69, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Services for Terry will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at the Atlanta Christian Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Terry Michael Overbey was born December 23, 1955, in Lincoln, the son of Cyril

Bloomington — Gerhard “Gary” H. Bussmann, 88, of Bloomington, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Funeral services for Gary will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at Jefferson Street Christian Church with Mr. Jason Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until

Atlanta – Rodney W. Brooks, 56, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at the Atlanta Christian Church from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and for one hour prior to the funeral on Monday. Friends and family are encouraged to bring photos of Rodney to donate to photo boards. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January

Waynesville – Michael E. Mont, 66, of Waynesville, passed away at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Michael E. Mont was born August 30, 1958, in Peoria, the son of Isaac L. and Mattie V. Hainline Mont. He is survived by two children: Danielle (Kane) Clearwater and Travis (Meghann Kindred) Mont; the mother

Metamora – Levi C. Blair, 39, passed away at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois, on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Funeral Services for Levi will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Heyworth Christian Church in Heyworth, Illinois. Ms. Candi Evans and Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at the McLean Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Heyworth Christian Church on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 4:00 p.m.

Elkhart — Christine I. McGee, 86, of Elkhart passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Memorial Service for Mrs. McGee will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Bob Rea officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be at the New Union Cemetery in

Beason — Robert James “Jim” Vieth, 72, of Beason, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Lincoln Village in Lincoln. Services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Staci Thommes will officiate. Burial will be at the Harmony Cemetery in rural Beason. Robert James Vieth was born on March 29, 1952, in

Atlanta — Sue E. Long, 86, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in the Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Per Sue’s request, no visitation or funeral will be held. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery. Sue E. Thompson was born on December 19, 1937, in Bloomington, the daughter of Stewart and Leafy Zolinda Lown Thompson. She was united in marriage to Harold D.

Atlanta — James Henry Coleman, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on December 9, 2024, with family at his side. There will be a private family burial, and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled in the summer. James was born July 13, 1925, near Wing, IL. He was the son of Edmon and Myrtle Lear Coleman. He married Marjorie Ann Rogers on December 27, 1953, in Atlanta. They were the parents of five children: James

Lincoln, IL— Pauline M. Williams, 89, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Pauline Hickey was born September 16, 1935, in Lincoln, the daughter of Edward and Daisy Higgins Hickey. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Grade School and Lincoln Community High School.Pauline is survived by her sons Jeffrey of Arizona, and Daniel of Lincoln, IL; niece Debbie (Ron) Ackerman and nephew Steven Smith, both of Lincoln. She was preceded

Atlanta – Carol J. Blankenship, 78, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, December 2, in her home. Carol J. Willmert was born April 24, 1946, in Lincoln, the daughter of Merlin and Jean Willmert. She married William E. Blankenship on December 27, 1964. He survives. Also surviving are her children: Douglas Blankenship, Julie (Damian) Kiraly; two sisters: Marilyn (Greg) Tucker and Connie (Ron) McGuire; three grandsons: Logan Blankenship, Cameron Blankenship, and Zachary Chartress. Carol graduated

Lincoln — Ruthann Feldman Harvey, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln on November 4, 1946, to Carl and Helen Simon Feldman. She married Russell Harvey on January 20, 1968. They shared 56 years together and raised five children together. Twins Carlene (Kevin) Benson and Collene Harvey, along with Heather (Troy) Drake, Daniel (Debra) Harvey and

Atlanta — Raymond “Huey” L. Jones, 77, of rural Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Huey’s Life will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Lincoln American Legion Post #263, 1740 5th Street, Lincoln, Illinois. Burial will be at a later date at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln, Illinois. Raymond Lee Jones was born on September 8, 1947, in Springfield,

Mt. Pulaski — Lavaughn Allene Cotterell Clementz, 88, of Mt. Pulaski, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Vonderlieth Living Center. Services for Lavaughn will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until funeral services begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steve Lobb officiating. Burial will follow at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski. Lavaughn was born on February

Lincoln – Thomas L. “Louie” Fitzpatrick, 75, of Lincoln, passed away at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Memorial Mass for Louie will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Joseph Dondanville will officiate. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following the Memorial Mass. Thomas Louis “Louie” Fitzpatrick was

Elmhurst, IL – Dorothy L. Knoeppel, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Services will be held in Atlanta, IL. Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Atlanta United Methodist Church, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Deborah J. Johnston will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta

Chatham – Virginia L. Bollivar, 88, of Chatham, formerly of McLean, passed away at her daughter’s home in Chatham in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Services for Virginia will be held at the McLean United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Virginia’s son-in-law, Rev. Paul Dinges, will officiate. Burial will follow at McLean Cemetery.