Obituaries

Atlanta – Carol J. Blankenship, 78, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, December 2, in her home. Carol J. Willmert was born April 24, 1946, in Lincoln, the daughter of Merlin and Jean Willmert. She married William E. Blankenship on December 27, 1964. He survives. Also surviving are her children: Douglas Blankenship, Julie (Damian) Kiraly; two sisters: Marilyn (Greg) Tucker and Connie (Ron) McGuire; three grandsons: Logan Blankenship, Cameron Blankenship, and Zachary Chartress. Carol graduated

Lincoln — Ruthann Feldman Harvey, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln on November 4, 1946, to Carl and Helen Simon Feldman. She married Russell Harvey on January 20, 1968. They shared 56 years together and raised five children together. Twins Carlene (Kevin) Benson and Collene Harvey, along with Heather (Troy) Drake, Daniel (Debra) Harvey and

Atlanta — Raymond “Huey” L. Jones, 77, of rural Atlanta, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his home. A Celebration of Huey’s Life will be held on Friday, November 29, 2024, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Lincoln American Legion Post #263, 1740 5th Street, Lincoln, Illinois. Burial will be at a later date at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln, Illinois. Raymond Lee Jones was born on September 8, 1947, in Springfield,

Mt. Pulaski — Lavaughn Allene Cotterell Clementz, 88, of Mt. Pulaski, entered her heavenly home on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Vonderlieth Living Center. Services for Lavaughn will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until funeral services begin at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steve Lobb officiating. Burial will follow at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski. Lavaughn was born on February

Lincoln – Thomas L. “Louie” Fitzpatrick, 75, of Lincoln, passed away at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 7, 2024. A Memorial Mass for Louie will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Joseph Dondanville will officiate. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Lincoln Knights of Columbus Hall immediately following the Memorial Mass. Thomas Louis “Louie” Fitzpatrick was

Elmhurst, IL – Dorothy L. Knoeppel, 90, of Elmhurst, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Services will be held in Atlanta, IL. Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Atlanta United Methodist Church, at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Deborah J. Johnston will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta

Chatham – Virginia L. Bollivar, 88, of Chatham, formerly of McLean, passed away at her daughter’s home in Chatham in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Services for Virginia will be held at the McLean United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 9, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Virginia’s son-in-law, Rev. Paul Dinges, will officiate. Burial will follow at McLean Cemetery.

Lincoln – Rosemary “Rosie” R. Boyd, 84, of Lincoln, formerly of Mt. Pulaski, passed away at St. Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Services for Rosemary will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and a Memorial Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Noah Kerstein will officiate. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Rosemary Roberta Washbond was born June

Lincoln — Dean E. Downing, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Dean was born on July 20, 1939, in Lincoln, the son of Morgan A. and Lucille Lessen Downing. He married Glenda B. Johnson on April 14, 1962, in Lincoln, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. They celebrated 62 years of marriage. Dean was father to Sara (Greg) Horchem of Lincoln and Jill (Gerald) Uhrine of Thompsons

Berea, KY — Sarah Elizabeth Speciale, 91, formerly of Atlanta, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Berea Health & Rehab in Berea, KY. *** A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church. Mr. Maurice Stribling will officiate. Cremation Rites have been accorded. *** Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born June 9, 1933, in Mt. Hope Township, McLean County, IL, the daughter of

Lincoln — Constance G. Fleshman, 71, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at a later date in the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Constance Gale Hanslow was born on June 23, 1953, in Lincoln, the daughter of Forrest Dale and Donna Hanslow. She was united in marriage to Robert D. Fleshman on July 7, 1979. He preceded her in death on

Lincoln — Phil L. Mahler, 77 of Lincoln passed away on Saturday , October 12, 2024 at the Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield. A Memorial Mass for Phil will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. A Rosary service

Granger, IN — Patricia “Pat” Power, 85, of Granger, IN, formerly of Lincoln, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Pat was born on December 9,1938, in Lincoln, IL, as the second child to Mary and Simon Debelak. She had one brother, Bob, and one sister, Linda. She attended Lincoln Community High School (class of ’57) where she met the love of her life,

Beason — Ruth L. Hyde, 69, of Beason passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at her home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.  at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Harmony Cemetery in rural Beason. Ruth Lee Batson was born on

Lincoln — Joyce Jean Smith Pinney, 89, of Lincoln, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family and her beloved grand pup Jack. A Memorial Service for Joyce will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. Brian Wachendorf officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the church from

Lincoln — Eleanor “Snooks” M. Feldman, 86, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. Eleanor Mae Fults was born April 2, 1938, in Springfield, IL. She was the daughter of Dr. Jeffery and Eleanor “Shug” Fults. Eleanor was known to many by her nickname, “Snooks,” that she was affectionately given as a child. Snooks married Robert J. Feldman in 1956. He died in

Lincoln — Donald F. Fults, 76, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Timber Creek Village in Lincoln. A Celebration of Don’s life will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. Until 7:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Council #1250. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Donald Franz Fults was born on February 24, 1948, in Lincoln, the son of Jeffery E. and Eleanor “Shug” Franz Fults. He is

Heyworth — Linda L. Kirby, 76, of Heyworth passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Medical center in Normal. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the McLean Cemetery with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Linda L Funk was born on July 24, 1948, in Bloomington, the daughter of Stephen Correll and Glaida Maxine WadeFunk. She was united in marriage to Maurice Kirby on July 21,

Lincoln — Travice L. Cobb, 49, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Private family services will be held. Travice L. Cobb was born on June 9, 1975, in Lincoln, the son of Leroy and Patricia Merreighn Cobb. He is survived by his father; one son: Nathaniel (Abbie Diedrich) Cobb; one daughter: Mackenzie Cobb; three grandchildren: Jaxon, Jace, and Kolby; one brother: Marty Cobb; one sister:

Springfield – Sandra L. Green Kitchen, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln and Atlanta, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Graveside Services for Sandra will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Cemetery. Sandra L. Green was born June 30, 1941, in Lincoln, the daughter of Russell and Wilma Shawgo Green. She was united in marriage to Richard Kitchen in Springfield on August 26, 1968.