Obituaries

McLean – Gary V. Cook, 71, of McLean, passed away at Carle Hospital Champaign on Friday, August 8, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private services will be held. Gary V. Cook was born August 1, 1954, in Lincoln, the son of Osco W. and Eva L. Dalbey Cook. Gary is survived by one sister, Mavis Cook; three brothers: John Cook, Jim Cook, and Darwin Cook; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in

Lincoln — Billy J. Short, 72, of Lincoln passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Lincoln. *** A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. *** Billy James Short was born on October 21, 1952, in Lincoln, the son of James Russell and Joyce Marie Johnson Short. He was united in marriage to Debra Nelson on November 13, 2015. She

Bloomington – Linda D. Foster Terrell, 60, of Bloomington, formerly of Waynesville, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 31, 2025, following a two-year battle with cancer. Private funeral services were held with burial at the McLean Cemetery. Linda was born February 19, 1965, the daughter of Carl “Corky” L. and Patricia A. Englemann Foster. Linda is survived by her husband, Kevin Terrell and their son, Jacob Terrell Foster. She was preceded in death

Atlanta- Cynthia N. Hernandez, 32, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025, at her home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Burial will be at a later date in the Atlanta Cemetery. Cynthia Nicole Price was born on March 26, 1993, in Orlando, Florida, the daughter of Michael Coppinger and Linda Price. Surviving are her parents, one

Lincoln — Lois Eileen Vannoy, 81, of Lincoln, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Mason City Area Nursing Home. No services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. She was born on June 5, 1944, in Weldon, Illinois, to Leo “Bill” and Leona Thoms Followell. On September 28, 1963, she married, Jerrell Vannoy, in Clinton, Illinois. He survives. Lois is also survived by her children: Lorraine (Jeff) Tabor and Jerrell

Waynesville – Gary S. Peifer, 81, of Waynesville, passed away at his home on July 28, 2025. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Gary S. Peifer was born April 3, 1944, in Bloomington, the son of Raymond H. and Leona M. Ruble Peifer. He married Eva Diane Long on May 22, 1965. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Mike S. Peifer and one daughter, Jacquiline M.

Armington — William “Willie” A. McDaniel, 56, of Armington, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. A Celebration of Willie’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Armington Christian Church with Mr. Tyler Escoubas officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday night, August 1, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Armington Christian Church. Masonic Services will be held at 4:30 p.m. prior to the visitation.

Gulf Shores, AL — Linda Kay Johnson, 80, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the McLean Cemetery with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Linda Kay Gordon was born on February 15, 1945, in Bloomington, Illinois, the daughter of Claude M. and Ella V. Edwards Gordon. She married and divorced Gene Johnson, who is deceased. She

Lincoln — Billy J. Short, 72, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Lincoln. A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held at a later date. Billy James Short was born on October 21, 1952, in Lincoln, the son of James Russell and Joyce Marie Johnson Short. He was united in marriage to Debra Nelson on November 13, 2015. She survives. Also surviving are his children: one daughter, Tiffany

Lincoln, IL — Edward P. Malerich, 84, of Lincoln, passed away July 17, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A true “Renaissance Man,” Ed was an actor, author, playwright, champion fencer, carpenter, amateur historian, enthusiast of antique black powder weapons, and black belt in karate. He began his acting career at the Pasadena Playhouse and toured nationally with José Ferrer in a production of Cyrano. Edward wrote a play, “Legend of the Sword,” which was produced

Lincoln — Richard “Dick” E. Cecil, 86, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City. A Celebration of Dick’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Richard Eugene Cecil was born on June 16, 1939, in Lincoln, the son of George and Helen I. Duginger Cecil. He is survived

Lake Fork, Ill.- Gary W. Constant, 74, of Lake Fork, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at his home. Graveside Services for Mr. Constant will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Gary Wayne Constant was born in Lincoln, the son of Dean and Marcella Routson Constant. He was united in marriage to Kay Laymon on August 17, 1974. She survives. Also surviving are his children:

Lincoln — Justin R. Whitacre, 36, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Justin’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Justin Ryan Whitacre was born on August 20, 1988, in Lincoln, the son of Anthony Lynn Helton and Robin D. Whitacre. He is survived by his two brothers: Anthony M. Whitacre and Triston Steen; his maternal grandmother: Julienne Kieser, stepfather:

Atlanta — James Henry Coleman, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on December 9, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, IL. There will be a group time of sharing at 2:00 p.m. James was born July 13, 1925, near Wing, IL. He was the son of Edmon and Myrtle Lear Coleman. He married Marjorie Ann Rogers on December

Lincoln — Phyllis E. Barrigear, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Carlinville Rehabilitation and Health Center. Graveside Services for Mrs. Barrigear will be on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur. Phyllis Elaine Dickey was born on January 19, 1942, in Decatur, the daughter of Jesse Leon and Edna Mae Armentrout Dickey. She is survived by her son Virgil Barrigear, Jr. and several

Bloomington — James “Jim” Defenbaugh, 85, of Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, at 7:03 a.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Funk’s Grove Cemetery. His children welcome all who knew him. Jim was born on September 27, 1939, to Thelma and Ted Defenbaugh. He had a sister, Nancy Shutt, of

Lincoln – Phyllis J. Moriearty, 90, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Services for Phyllis will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run until time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joseph Dondanville will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Phyllis

Bloomington — Darwin Gene Winter, 75, passed away peacefully at 2:08 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Gene was born May 25, 1950, in Lincoln, IL to Marvin and Phyllis Winter of Beason. He was a skilled electrician at Caterpillar for 30 years. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, skiing and collecting. Gene was an avid amateur (HAM) radio operator (WA9W) and a member of the Bloomington and Peoria

Middletown — Patricia “Pat” L. Babbs, 71, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Irish Grove Cemetery in Middletown with Mrs. Nancy Otto officiating. No Visitation is scheduled. Patricia L. Fulscher was born on December 27, 1953, at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln, the daughter of Garland Deo and Lillian White Fulscher. She

Lincoln — Daniel W. Snyder, 67, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday June 26, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Daniel Wayne Snyder was born on April 21, 1958, in Lincoln, the son of Elmer L. and Patricia Cleo