Obituaries

Lincoln — Robert “Bob” E. Barger, 83, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville and Rev. Jeffrey Laible officiating. A Rosary Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of

Peoria — Mary C. Kennedy, 100, of Peoria, formerly of Lincoln, IL, passed away at the Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 3, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 107 N. Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Mary Celestine

Lincoln — Renate G. Green, 83, of Lincoln, formerly of Marquette Heights, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Lincoln Villages Healthcare. Funeral Services for Renate will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Mr. Ryan Edgecombe will officiate. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Renate Goodman was born on October 4,1942, in Germany, the daughter of Wilham and Matilda Goodman. She was

Atlanta – Thomas E. Aldridge, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Thomas E. Aldridge was born September 18, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa. He was the son of Max Stephens and Wanda Schaeffer. He was united in marriage to Bobbie Swarner on December 30, 1961. They shared 62 years of marriage. Thomas is survived by four children: Timothy A. (Mi Ok) Aldridge, Gina M. Reames, Sara (Greg) Heft,

Atlanta — Paul “Junior” Van Hoorn, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in his home. Paul (or Junior as many knew him) was born on September 16, 1939, to Paul and Annetta Van Hoorn, Sr. Paul married his high school sweetheart Linda Sullivan on October 16, 1960. She survives. Paul was known for his quiet manner and dry sense of humor. Growing up in a farm family, he spent his happiest days

McLean – Danielle N. Sellner, 44, of McLean, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Waynesville Christian Church in Waynesville, IL. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Danielle N. Rich was born October 27, 1981, in Bloomington, the daughter of Dennis W. and Patricia L. Ritter Rich.

Mt. Pulaski — Wanda S. Tendick, 89, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with Rev. Jonathon Buescher officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Wanda Sue Meister was born on January 27, 1936, in Mt. Pulaski, the daughter

Millsboro, DE — Jo Ann “Ann” Houghton, 77, of Millsboro, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born in Lincoln, IL to the late Robert D. McKown and Susie Hope Irish, Ann was a graduate of Atlanta High School, class of 1966. She also was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a teaching degree in Mathematics. Ann was a homemaker and a substitute teacher for 10 years for the Indian River School

Lincoln — Morris F. Horchem, 89, of Lincoln, passed away at the St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial will be at a later date in Lucas Chapel in rural Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Morris Frederick Horchem was born on September 2, 1936, in Broadwell Township, the son of

Lincoln — Doris A. Wonsavage, 82, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City. Graveside Services for Doris will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in rural Lincoln. Doris Ann Wonsavage was born on October 5, 1943, in Lincoln, the daughter of Edward and Alta May House Wonsavage. Surviving Doris are her sisters: Clara (Steve) Vaughan of Rochester and Kieryn

Lincoln, IL – Ruth E. Hurley, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Lincoln Village Healthcare. Graveside Services for Ruth will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Rev. Nicodemus Muithi will officiate. Ruth Ellen Logan was born August 31, 1940, in Lincoln, the daughter of Leo and Loretta O’Neill Logan, Sr. She was united in marriage to Edwin “Ed” Hurley on March 28,

Lincoln, IL — Eugene Weldon, 80, of Lincoln, formerly of Delong, IL, passed away peacefully at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Born on November 7, 1944, in Gideon, MO, Eugene was the son of Albert and Nora Moore Weldon. He married Catherine Westfall, on June 6, 1964, in Granite City, IL. Eugene is survived by his wife, Catherine; four children: Catherine Jean (Randy) Winston of Williamsville, MO; Michael (Barbara) Weldon of Veedersburg, IN;

Clinton — Larry Wayne (Blade) Rasor, 69, of Clinton, Illinois, passed away on October 23. 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born May 8, 1956, in Clinton. Graveside Services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00pm at Woodlawn Cemetery, 9412 Cromwell Drive, Clinton, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Clinton Eagles after the service. Larry married the love of his life, Lori, on May 8, 1999,

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,