Obituaries

Lincoln — Perry Edwin Groves Jr., 53, also known as “Elvis” to many friends and family, passed away Friday evening, October 17, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on September 28, 1972, in Lincoln, IL, the cherished son of Perry and Sophia Groves, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Carie McEntire Groves; his two beloved daughters, Alexis Groves and Isabella Groves; his parents, Sophia and Perry Groves,

Lincoln — Glenda B. Downing, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service for Glenda will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Immanual Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. James Christian officiating. A fellowship hour will be held in the fellowship hall following the service. Glenda Belle Johnson was born on November 8, 1939, in Lincoln, the daughter of Lloyd and

Chestnut — Patsy C. Cowgur, 78, of Chestnut, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home. A Celebration of Patsy’s Life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 4:00 p.m. at the Chestnut Township Building, 209 W. South Street, Chestnut, IL 62518. Patsy Colleen Donnan was born on March 21, 1947, in Lincoln the daughter of Elmer Oliver and Leola Allegra Ballinger Donnan. She was united in

Chestnut — Lester Eugene “Gene” Cowgur, 78, of Chestnut, passed away on August 18, 2022, in Lebanon, Missouri. Lester Eugene “Gene” Cowgur was born on May 13, 1944, in Elkhart, Illinois, the son of Maxwell Eugene and Bertha Irene Baker Cowgur. He was raised by his stepmother Roberta Evelyn Koehler Cowgur from age 4 years old. He was united in marriage to Patsy Colleen Donnan on May 29, 1965. She passed away on Wednesday, October

Lincoln — Louise C. Landgraf, 67, of Lincoln, passed away at her home in Lincoln on Friday, October 3, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. A Rosary Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the church prior to the visitation. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery

McLean – Isaiah Caleb Wayne Pacquette, infant son of Savanah R. Biehl and Micah Pacquette, was born into the arms of the angels on Friday, October 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Isaiah shall forever be missed by his parents, and grandparents, Cheree and Daniel Biehl and Jen Pacquette. Memorials may be made to the family. Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family.

Bloomington – Roger L. Nichols, 70, of Bloomington and Fairbury, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, IL. *** A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Danvers Baptist Church in Danvers with Rev. Bob Clark officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private burial will be at a later date. *** Roger Lee Nichols was born June 28, 1955, in Chicago,

Broadwell — James Robert “Bob” Hayes II, 73, of Broadwell, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Funeral Services for Bob will be on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Henry Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. James Robert Hayes II

Clinton — James F. Defebaugh, 83, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones, as he went to be with his Lord and Savior. Jim was born on July 6, 1942. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim is survived by his cherished wife of 59 years Betty, sisters Leona and Avis, his children: James E. Defebaugh of Jasper, GA, Julie (Mark) Rogers of St. Louis,

Lincoln, IL — Edward P. Malerich, 84, of Lincoln, passed away July 17, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. *** Graveside Services will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Military Honors will be conducted by the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. *** A true “Renaissance Man,” Ed was an actor, author, playwright, champion fencer, carpenter, amateur historian, enthusiast of antique black powder weapons, and black

Atlanta – Roslie A. Hamblin, 87, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cremation Rites will be accorded, and burial will be at a later date at the Atlanta Cemetery. Roslie

Bloomington – Roger L. Nichols, 70, of Bloomington and Fairbury, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, IL. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Roger Lee Nichols was born June 28, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Lee and Evelyn Curtis Nichols. He was united in marriage to Jackie Christenson. She survives. Roger is also survived by children: Kim (Chris) Frauli, Karen (Josh)

Bloomington — Barbara S. “Barb” Johnson, 87, of Bloomington, Illinois, left this earthly life on September 15, 2025. Barb was born to James and Fairby Bray Brandt on August 18, 1938, and was raised in Armington, Illinois. She graduated from Hittle Township High School in 1956. Barb married her husband of 67 years, James “Jim” Johnson, on March 29, 1958. Together they moved to Minier, where they spent most of their life. They had a

Lincoln — David W. Buchanan, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025. from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Old Joe’s, 209 S. Sangamon Street, Lincoln, Illinois. Cremation Rites have been accorded. David William Buchanan was born on October 24, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio the son of Clifford William and Jennie Mae McGrew Buchanan. David

Atlanta, IL – Surrounded by her Earthly family, Patricia Gail Payne Kirkpatrick, 60, of New London, Iowa, joined her Heavenly family on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Services for Gail will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Atlanta United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., to be followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Deborah J. Johnston officiating. Graveside services at Hartsburg Union Cemetery will be held at

McLean — Darla C. Rogers, 67, of McLean, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at The Arc of El Paso in El Paso, Illinois. Memorial Services for Darla will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois with Rev. Mark Dossett officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. At the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home. Burial

Lincoln – Juanita L. Josserand, 89, of Lincoln, passed away at Copper Creek Villages in Lincoln on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Services for Juanita will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Pulaski. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jonathon Buescher officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Pulaski. Burial will

Waynesville – Barbara M. Phelps, 87, of Waynesville, passed away at the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on September 3, 2025. Services for Barbara will be held at the Waynesville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Becky Barrow will officiate. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Barbara M. West was born January 27, 1938, in

Waynesville – Wanda S. Lowery,73, of Waynesville, passed away at her home on September 2, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Wanda S. Ogg was born November 23, 1951, in Lincoln, the daughter of Robert M. and Maxine Arletta Ryan Ogg. She was united in marriage to Jerry L. Lowery on December 2, 1972. He preceded Wanda in death on December 29, 2016. She

Bloomington – Carolyn M. Rauch, 81, of Bloomington, formerly of Downs, passed away at her home on August 30, 2025. Services for Carolyn will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, IL. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Carolyn M. Pape was born May 29, 1944, in Belleville, the daughter of Walter H. and Adele