Obituaries

El Paso – Alejandra Ocon, 65, of El Paso, passed away at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services will not be held at this time. Alejandra Ocon was born March 10, 1958, in Mexico, the daughter of Juan Ruiz and Graciela Cruz. She is survived by three children: Sandy Arreguin, Javier Ocon, and Joe Ocon; eight grandchildren; one brother, Sergio Ruiz; and one sister,

Lincoln — Maurice Dean Joyce passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024, in Springfield. Dean was born June 22, 1930, in Coffeen, IL to Reece and Gladys Joyce. He grew up on a farm in Coffeen with 2 brothers: Bliss (Ollie) and Darrell, and if stories are true, he was definitely a wild child. His mother Gladys died in 1935 and his father married Mae who loved those boys well. Dean joined the Army and

Lincoln — Katherine “Kathy” L. Liesman, 81, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #263 in Lincoln. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Katherine Louise was born in Linton, Indiana, on April 3, 1942. She was united in marriage to Gary

Atlanta – Elizabeth M. Daugherty, 94, of Atlanta, passed away at Arcadia Care of Bloomington on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Services for Elizabeth will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, January 29, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until the funeral at 11:00 a.m. Mr. Maurice Stribling will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Elizabeth Marie Gordon was born October 16, 1929, in McLean, the daughter

Lincoln — Robert L. Benedict, 77, of Lincoln, passed away at Carlinville Area Hospital on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #263 of Lincoln. Bob was born October 16, 1946, to Clarence Fred and Ada Mae Kinney Benedict. He met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Essingler, on October 3, 1986.

Atlanta — Janet F. Bell, 68, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield. A Rosary Prayer Service will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, followed by Visitation from 5:00 p.m .- 7:00 p.m.. Additional visitation will be Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at

Atlanta – Charles “Chuckie” W. Ruble, 67, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Pastor Ron Marsiglio will officiate. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Charles Wesley Ruble was born September 6, 1956, in Lincoln, the son of Gerald E. and Dorothy L. Iffland Ruble. He is

Atlanta – Marlene G. Walker, 73, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Marlene G. Mowery was born July 23, 1950, the daughter of Byron Leo and Hazel Katherine Cruse Mowery. She was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Walker on October 31, 1986. He preceded Marlene in death on February

Atlanta – George “Buster” K. Dyer, 88, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Services for Buster will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with funeral services led by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. George Keith Dyer was born May 26, 1935, in

Lincoln – Jacqueline “Jackie” E. Shumard, 91, of Lincoln, passed away at ARC of Normal on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned. Jacqueline Evelyn Brown was born June 29, 1932, in Lodge, Illinois, that daughter of Orville and Minnie Brown. She was united in marriage to William (Bill) Shumard. He preceded Jackie in death. Jackie is survived by one daughter, Trudy (Francis) Greene; grandchildren: Janelle (Tim) Powell, Jillian

Atlanta – Kenneth L. Gabbrants, 81, of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Hopedale Medical Center. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services for Kenney will be held at Faith Assembly of God in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. led by Pastor Darren Palmer. Burial will be at Hartsburg Union Cemetery. Kenneth L. Gabbrants was born April 1,

Lincoln — Rhonda J. Lee, 61, of Lincoln passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. Rhonda Joan Lee was born on August 14, 1962, in Lincoln, the daughter of Walter R. and Joann Kindred Lee. She is survived by her mother, one sister: Donna (Lyle) Horner, one brother: Randy Lee, and several nieces

Atanta — Elizabeth Ann Ellis, 71, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her home. No services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Ann Ellis was born on May 30, 1952, in Bloomington, the daughter of James Edward and Brownie Lorraine McFarland Ellis. She was united in marriage to Jerry Erickson in November 1982.  He survives. Also surviving are three brothers: Steven (Nikki) Ellis, Jeff Ellis, and Robert (Roxann) Ellis; one

McLean – Rosemary E. Rose, 95, of McLean, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Arc at Normal. Services for Rosemary will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Burial will be at Oak View Cemetery in Armington. Rosemary Britton was born May 13, 1928, in Hopedale, the daughter

Atlanta – Richard “Rick” L. McKown, 76, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on January 1, 2024. Visitation for Rick will be on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church with Mr. Larry Collins officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Richard L. McKown was born January 26,

Lincoln — Darrel “Big D” L. White, 79, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at 7:48 p.m. at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post # 263 1740 5th Street, Lincoln, Ill. A brief memorial service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date in Zion

Lincoln — Mary Louise King, 62, formerly of Lincoln and Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Greg Wooten officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until time of service on Thursday. Burial will be at a later date at Washington Park East Cemetery in Indianapolis. Mary was born on December

McLean – James H. Adams, 86, of McLean, passed away at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services will be held at the McLean United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024. A Memorial Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Burial will follow at the McLean Cemetery. James Harold Adams was

Lincoln — Emma L. Clayton, 87, of Lincoln, formerly of Latham, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Mrs. Clayton will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mt. Pulaski Christian Church with Mr. Casey McCormick officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Mt. Pulaski Christian

Lincoln — Carol Ruth Fink, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Heyworth, where she had resided for 8 years. Services for Carol will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded and a Memorial Service will begin at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Brian Wachendorf. Inurnment will then take place at