Obituaries

Lincoln — On Sunday September 3, 2023, at 4:40 a.m., Robert “Bob” Duane Farmer, 85, passed away with his wife of 63 years by his side. He was a wonderful man, and we thank the Lord for his life and the many wonderful memories. Bob, a lifelong resident of Logan County – whose surname reflects his occupation, was a fourth generation Farmer in Logan County and the last of that generation that remained in the

Lincoln — Douglas “Doug” L. Ritterbush, 58, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service for Doug will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hartsburg with Pastor Steven Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hartsburg. Burial will be in Hartsburg

McLean – Mardell L. Bottles, 66, of McLean, passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mardell Lynn Ahlstrom was born September 29, 1956, the daughter of Leland “Pete” and Lois Lindgren Ahlstrom. She was united in marriage to Kevin Bottles on November 14, 1987. He survives. Mardell is also survived by three children: Dustin (Barbie) Bottles, Justin Bottles, and Jessica MacKay; ten grandchildren: Jaicee, Austin, Madison, Ashton, Aubrey,

Normal – Joyce Fox, 95, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at home early on Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Services for Joyce will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Atlanta Christian Church in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Maurice Stribling will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Marylin Joyce Miller was born January

Lincoln – Caryn J. McLaughlin, 66, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at St. Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Visitation at the church will be from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to

Havana – Terry H. Vinson, 74, of Havana, passed away at his home on August 1, 2023. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Mausoleum in Pekin. Terry Harrison Vinson was born November 20, 1945, the son of George W. and Betty Jane Stuart Vinson. He is survived by one brother, Stuart Vinson and one sister, Georgia Schultz. He was preceded in death by his parents. Terry

Atlanta — Patrick “Pat” T. Hill, 81, of Atlanta, passed at his home on Monday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services for Pat will be on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home with Mr. Doug Maris officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a. m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in the Atlanta Cemetery. Patrick

Atlanta – Artie E. Horath, 67, of Lincoln, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services for Artie will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by Funeral Services at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Blaum officiating. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Burial at the Atlanta Cemetery will be at a later date. Artie

Colchester — Evana Marie Cassel, 78, of Colchester passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her nephew’s home in Danvers. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday July 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Colchester City Hall (500 East Robert Street). Private family burial will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemtery (E Co Rd 150 Augusta, IL). Cremation Rites have

Atlanta — Angela “Angel” J. Baker, 51, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery with Pastor James Haffener officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church (Gate addition). Angela J. Welchel was born on February 15, 1972,

McLean – Doris M. Tuttle, 92, of McLean, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at The Arc at Normal. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at the McLean Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Doris M. Leesman was born March

Atlanta – Bobbie L. Aldridge, 77, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Bobbie Louise Swarner was born February 22, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Kueck Swarner. She was united in marriage to Thomas Aldridge on December 30, 1961. They shared 62 years of marriage. Bobbie is survived by her loving husband, Thomas; their four children: Timothy A. (Mi Ok) Aldridge, Gina M. Reames,

Lincoln — Harlan “Ike” G. Atteberry, 95, of Lincoln, formerly of Beason, passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at The Christian Village in Lincoln, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services for Harlan will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Burial will be at the Keys Cemetery in rural Beason. Military Rites to be accorded

Lincoln — Robert J. Barry, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Arcadia Care Bloomington. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Cremation rites have been accorded. Robert “Bob” Barry was born on September 4, 1941, in Lincoln, the son of Richard J. and Frances M. (Jackson) Barry. He was the last of his immediate family. Bob is survived by three

Lincoln — Ronald “Squeak” L. Bree, 74, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home. Graveside Services for Squeak will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #263. Family will meet friends at the Knights of Columbus Council #1250 immediately following the services. Causal dress is requested. Ronald L. Bree was born on

Atlanta – Kathy A. Bailey, 74, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Burial will be at Richmond Grove Cemetery, New Holland, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Kathy A. Pettit was born May 10, 1949, in Lincoln, the daughter of

Lincoln — The world lost a beloved person, Kathy Lercher, who went by many different aliases such as Mom, Grandma, GiGi, Sister, Aunt, Bitner, KitKat and Lerch, just to name a few. She passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2023, at the age of 70, due to several different health issues. Kathy A. Bitner was born November 11, 1952, in Lincoln, Illinois, a daughter to Lyle Dean and Lucia Compton Bitner. She met

November 9, 1972 – June 19, 2023 Bloomington — Angela K. Debolt, 50, of Bloomington, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at her home. Private family funeral services are planned. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Angela Kay Klick was born on November 9, 1972, in Madison, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bruce A. and Christine Goldsmith Klick. She is survived by her parents, Christine (Terrance Nagle) Goldsmith and Bruce (Karen) Klick; one sister: Tina (David)

November 16, 1957 – June 10, 2023 Bloomington — Linda Ancell, 65, of Bloomington, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Bloomington. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Linda Roof was born on November 16, 1957, in Clarkston, Kentucky, the daughter of James Arthur and Edna Scott Roof. She was united in marriage to Gary Ancell on October 8, 1982. He survives. Also

June 14, 1993 – June 8, 2023 Waynesville — Brandon J. Weakman, 29, of Waynesville, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in rural Atlanta. Visitation for Brandon will be Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Funeral Services will be private. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be at a later date at the McLean Cemetery. Brandon Jacob Weakman was born on June