Obituaries

Bloomington — James “Jim” Defenbaugh, 85, of Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, at 7:03 a.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Funk’s Grove Cemetery. His children welcome all who knew him. Jim was born on September 27, 1939, to Thelma and Ted Defenbaugh. He had a sister, Nancy Shutt, of

Lincoln – Phyllis J. Moriearty, 90, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Services for Phyllis will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run until time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joseph Dondanville will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Phyllis

Bloomington — Darwin Gene Winter, 75, passed away peacefully at 2:08 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Gene was born May 25, 1950, in Lincoln, IL to Marvin and Phyllis Winter of Beason. He was a skilled electrician at Caterpillar for 30 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, skiing and collecting. Gene was an avid amateur (HAM) radio operator (WA9W) and a member of the Bloomington and Peoria

Middletown — Patricia “Pat” L. Babbs, 71, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Irish Grove Cemetery in Middletown with Mrs. Nancy Otto officiating. No Visitation is scheduled. Patricia L. Fulscher was born on December 27, 1953, at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln, the daughter of Garland Deo and Lillian White Fulscher. She

Lincoln — Daniel W. Snyder, 67, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday June 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Daniel Wayne Snyder was born on April 21, 1958, in Lincoln, the son of Elmer L. and Patricia Cleo

Lincoln — It is with broken hearts that we announce the transition of Paul Eugene Logan Jr., 67, of Lincoln, IL. He was born on December 28, 1957, and went to be with Jesus on May 25, 2025. He passed peacefully with his long-time special friend, Debra Handlin Betterton, by his side at OSF Hospital in Bloomington, IL. Paul was an Army Veteran that worked hard all of his life. He never met a stranger

Lincoln — Linda Kay Blair, 81, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home. Cremation Rites have been accorded, and no funeral services are scheduled at this time. Linda Kay Voyles was born on December 20, 1943, in Lincoln, the daughter of Carl and Mary Martin Voyles. She was united in marriage to Leon Blair on July 12, 1972, in Effingham, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 6, 2001.

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