Obituaries

May 8, 1927 – June 2, 2023 Lincoln – Evelyn Jean Belcher, 96, passed away at the H. & J. Vonderleith Nursing Home on Friday, June 2, 2023. She was the daughter of George Oltmanns, Sr. and Hazel Oyer Oltmanns. She was born on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 1927. Evelyn graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1945. She received an AA from Stephens College in Columbia, MO, where she majored in radio. She

May 20, 1950 – June 10, 2023 Lincoln — Timothy C. Moos, 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Timothy Charles Moos was born May 20, 1950, in Lincoln, the son of William Franklin and Ruth Irene Watson Moos. He is survived by one sister: Kay

May 28, 2023 – June 2, 2023 Lincoln — Marvin E. Knutilla, 90, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Copper Creek Villages in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Mr. Knutilla will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Pastor Ellen Anderson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time

December 16, 1935 – May 28, 2023 McLean — Samuel R. Smith, 87, of McLean, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Services for Sammy will be held on Saturday, June 3, 3023, at the McLean Christian Church. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services officiated by Mr. Tony Billingsley will begin at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in the McLean Cemetery. Samuel Robert

August 5, 1963 – May 24, 2023 Heyworth – Bruce D. Bryan, 59, of Heyworth, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are scheduled. Bruce Daniel Bryan was born August 5, 1963, the son of Daniel E. and Letha Ann McConnell Bryan. He was united in marriage to Vickie Barth on May 5, 1984. She survives. He is also survived by one brother, Jeffrey Bryan;

May 9, 1943 – May 23, 2023 Clinton – Harold E. Dellinger, 80, of Clinton, passed away at Carle Hospital – Urbana on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. A Celebration of Harold’s Life will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Military Rites will be accorded at 12:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Harold Eldon Dellinger was born May 9, 1943, in

January 2, 1946 – May 8, 2023 Clinton – Nancy H. Arthur, 77, of Clinton, formerly of Middletown, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Manor Court of Clinton. Graveside Services for Nancy will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Nancy Helen Mitchell was born January 2, 1946, in Clinton, the daughter of Welby and

May 20, 1931 – May 21, 2023 Lincoln — James C. Young, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Mr. Young will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Blaum officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery in Springville, New York. James Cameron Young was born in Sault Ste. Marie,

November 13, 1932 – May 19, 2023 Elkhart — Karen M. Gleason, 90, of Elkhart, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. A Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until

August 10, 1946 – May 19, 2023 Atlanta — Patricia A. Johnson, 76, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services for Pat will be on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Eminence Christian Church with Mr. Henry Johnson and Dr. LC Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at

April 25, 1948 – May 12, 2023 Lincoln — Sharon L. Martin, 75, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln, with Rev. Timothy Hankla officiating. Sharon Louise Eggimann was born on April 25, 1948, in Hillsboro, Illinois, the daughter of Walter C. and Amanda

November 24, 1965 – May 11, 2023 Lincoln — Rebecca Lynn Dixon, 57, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Rebecca Lynn Cooper was born November 24, 1965, the daughter of John W. and Patricia L. Litwiller Cooper. She is survived by her brother, David (Bobbi) Cooper. Several nieces also survive. She was

November 6, 1945 – May 3, 2023 O’Fallon, MO – Richard “Dick” E. Logan, 78, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Lincoln, IL, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by family and love, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, due to complications from COVID. He was resilient and had a strong will to live. After surviving devastating illnesses over the past 13 years, and losing his ability to move and communicate, he is now walking hand

January 15, 1939 – April 30, 2023 Latham — Rita M. Faith, 84, of Latham, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. A Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquina Catholic Church in Mt. Pulaski with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service

July 5, 1924 – April 27, 2023 Atlanta – Richard “Dick” P. Applegate, 98, of Atlanta, passed away at on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Timber Creek Village in Lincoln. Services for Mr. Applegate will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. followed by Funeral Services officiated by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston. Richard Paul Applegate was born July 5,

October 11, 1946 – April 27, 2023 Atlanta – Fred R. Finchum passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 10:53 p.m. at his home. Visitation for Mr. Finchum will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. Graveside funeral services led by Mr. Randy Brooks will be on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery. You may join

January 26, 1956 – April 18, 2023 Lincoln — David Lee Wooten, 67, of Lincoln and formerly of Ottawa, passed away at 6:58 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hope Chapel Church, 2501 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Cemetery

March 5, 1940 – April 7, 2023 Lincoln — Patricia L. Cooper, 83, of Lincoln formerly of Middletown passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Patricia L Litwiller was born on March 5, 1940, in Peoria, the daughter of Roy and Lois (Larson) Litwiller. She was united in marriage to

Chico, CA — Anne Shifflet, wife of Atlanta native Tom Shifflet, died October 28, 2022, in Chico, California. A celebration of her life was held November 4, 2022, at the First Christian Church in Chico. She was 77. Anne was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, the daughter of Major C.L. (“Buster”) and Evelyn Thomas. She grew up on Army bases in Japan and Italy and graduated from Baker High School and St. Francis College of

July 25, 1937 – April 23, 2023 Waynesville — Shirley Jean Sampson, 85, of Waynesville, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Services for Shirley will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Waynesville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed immediately by a Memorial Service officiated by Rev. Tami Werschey-Kessinger. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Shirley Jean Kaufman was born in Danvers, on