Obituaries

Lincoln — Janet “Jan” L. Kissick, 71, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. Janet Leigh Shull was born on April 27, 1954, at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln, the daughter of Darwin and Norma Holmes Shull. She is survived by her children Melissa “Mit” (Trent) Cockburn and Craig (Tammy) Zinser; her mother Norma Snyder; sister Kathy Aderman; brother Dennis (Mamie) Shull; and sister-in-law Tammy Shull; grandchildren Ashley (Zach) Bryan, Connor Zinser,

Greenview — Rudy Heyen, 81, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Irish Grove Cemetery in rural Middletown, Illinois. Rudy was born on October 29, 1944, in Lincoln, the son of Rudolph and Ilda Boward Heyen. He is survived by his children: Lori Heyen and Brent Heyen; one brother: Gary (Janet) Heyen; six grandchildren: Kevin Heyen,

Lincoln — Annie M. Baunach, 88, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in

Mason City — James E. Bell, 78, of Mason City, passed away in Lincoln on Saturday, December 27, 2025. No Services are scheduled at this time. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. James Edward Bell was born on August 30, 1947, in Missouri, the son of Scott Braden and Hazel Mae Schwidde Bell. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Tripplett on January 26, 1972. She survives.

Atlanta – Derrell O. Vannoy, 89, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025. Services for Derrell will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Eminence Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by Funeral Services officiated by Mr. Ron Otto. Burial will be on his family farm in rural Atlanta. Derrell Otis Vannoy was born November 15, 1936, in Kenney, the son of

Mackinaw — Randy E. Presswood, 66, of Mackinaw, passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Randy E. Presswood was born on July 22, 1959, in Lincoln, the son of Floyd Presswood and Dorlis Edwards and Robert Brandt. He is survived by his daughters: Natasha (David) Kraushaar and Tara (Colin) Heinz; one sister: Reta (Buddy) Wilson; and

Atlanta – Alice M. Turner, 93, of Atlanta, passed away at Goldwater Care in Clinton on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Services for Alice will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be led by Mr. Henry Johnson and Mr. Gil Turner. Burial will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery. Alice M. Bicknell was born

Atlanta, IL – Frankie Belle James, 98, of Atlanta, formerly of the Dallas metro area, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services will be held in the Dallas area at a later date. Frankie Belle James was born March 7, 1927, in Burkburnett, Texas, the daughter of Walter W. and Ilda Frank Aldridge James. She is survived by her niece and caregiver, Ginger Steinhausen of Atlanta,

Lincoln — Patricia A. Williamson, 83, of Lincoln, passed away at the Arc at Hickory Point in Forsyth, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Tom Ewald officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Patricia Ann Ward was born on December 29, 1941, in Springfield, the

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,