Obituaries

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 and was born on March 1, 1972. Perry leaves behind his son, Blake, Galesburg; parents, Gary and Janet Hawkins, McLean; brothers, Alex Hawkins (Jennifer), McLean and Matt (Jenny) Hawkins, Springfield; nieces, Rylee Hawkins and baby Charlotte arriving in June. Additionally, he is survived by

Lincoln – Mary L. Fuller, 91, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Hillsboro Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Funeral Services for Mary will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. John’s United Church of Christ. No Visitation is scheduled. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Mary Louise Levi was born on April 25, 1933, in Lincoln, the daughter of Morgan and

New Holland — Marold Lohrenz, 88, passed away on January 24, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. *** Funeral services for Marold Lohrenz will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025 (delayed from February 17, 2025), at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home with Rev. Dawn Beavan officiating. *** Visitation will be held from 10: 00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Richmond Grove Cemetery in rural New Holland.

Waverly — William “Bill” J. Walker, 87, of Waverly, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at The Grove Health and Rehab in Jacksonville. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at a later date at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Bill was born on February 11, 1937, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Walter E.  and Dorothy Decker Walker. He is survived by his stepchildren: Bruce Brown of

Lincoln — Patrick L. O’Neill, 69, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church on Saturday. Burial will be at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Patrick Leo O’Neill was born

Normal – Eugene “Gene” Tabor, 90, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Services for Gene will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude with Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Deborah J. Johnston will officiate. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Edward Eugene Tabor was

Lincoln — Terry Lynn McMinn, 72, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home. Memorial Services will be held on February 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 111 Northville Drive in Lincoln with Mr. Brian Perkinson officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Oconee Cemetery in Oconee, Illinois. Terry Lynn Case was born on November 15, 1952, in Belleville, Illinois, the daughter of Charles

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