Obituaries

Atlanta – Frances E. Nollman, 84, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services for Frances will be held at the Atlanta Christian Church on Friday, November 17, 2023. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. followed immediately by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Mr. David Harmon. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Frances “Frannie” E. Leesman was born September 30, 1939, in Atlanta,

Lincoln — Jeremy Lawrence Fowler passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, in his apartment in Lincoln. The coroner has determined that he died of natural causes and that his MS contributed to his death. Cremation Rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Graveside Services are pending. Jeremy was born on April 1,1980, at OSF St. Mary’s in Galesburg. He graduated from Avon Senior High School

Mason City — Frances C. Montgomery, 89, of Mason City, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln. No Services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Frances Christine Bowman was born on August 4, 1934, in Southport, North Carolina, the daughter of Edgar F. and Eunice Larsen Bowman, Sr. She is survived by her children: Roberta Henderson, Bob Montgomery, Donald Montgomery, and Michael Montgomery; six grandchildren: Nathan

Lincoln – Shawn Larson, 48, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Braceville Cemetery in Braceville, IL. Shawn Larson was born June 11, 1975, the son of Andrea S. Kwasiewski and Edward J. Larson. He is survived by his mother, Andrea (Tim) Speir, two brothers: Jeff (Annette Mueller) Larson and Timothy A. Larson, and one sister: Tracy

Decatur — Larry R. Mileham, 69, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Decatur Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. A Memorial Service for Larry will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery

Lincoln — Steven W. Baker, 69, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. No Services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Steven William Baker was born on May 15, 1954, in Lincoln the son of Donald Eugene and Margaret Tumilty Baker. He is survived by three children: Brian (Katie) Baker, Eric (Theresa) Baker, and Michelle Gordon; stepmother: Cheryl Baker; two sisters: Pamela Baker and Julie

Piper City – Marilyn V. Taylor, 87, passed away at Piper City Rehab and Living Center on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 5:16 p.m. Private graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Marilyn was born in Bloomington, May 2, 1936, the daughter of Richard and Hilda Guilfoyle. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Taylor. He preceded Marilyn in death in 1993. Marilyn is survived by

Lincoln — Janet E. Price, 81, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Janet Eileen Lee was born on September 23, 1941, in Lincoln, at St. Clara’s Hospital, the daughter of Robert and Helen Dee Lee. She was united

Kenny — Buddy A. Godbey, 80, of Kenney, Illinois passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. No Services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Buddy Ackley Godbey was born on April 16, 1943 in Decatur the son of Merle Ackley and Nellie Alberta Tomlinson Godbey. He was united in marriage to Loretta Mae Varner on May 20, 2006. She survives. Also surviving are his two sisters: Ruth (Bill) Stull and Judy

Lincoln — On Sunday September 3, 2023, at 4:40 a.m., Robert “Bob” Duane Farmer, 85, passed away with his wife of 63 years by his side. He was a wonderful man, and we thank the Lord for his life and the many wonderful memories. Bob, a lifelong resident of Logan County – whose surname reflects his occupation, was a fourth generation Farmer in Logan County and the last of that generation that remained in the

Lincoln — Douglas “Doug” L. Ritterbush, 58, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service for Doug will be held on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hartsburg with Pastor Steven Goodwin officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hartsburg. Burial will be in Hartsburg

McLean – Mardell L. Bottles, 66, of McLean, passed away at her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Mardell Lynn Ahlstrom was born September 29, 1956, the daughter of Leland “Pete” and Lois Lindgren Ahlstrom. She was united in marriage to Kevin Bottles on November 14, 1987. He survives. Mardell is also survived by three children: Dustin (Barbie) Bottles, Justin Bottles, and Jessica MacKay; ten grandchildren: Jaicee, Austin, Madison, Ashton, Aubrey,

Normal – Joyce Fox, 95, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at home early on Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Services for Joyce will be held on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Atlanta Christian Church in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Mr. Maurice Stribling will officiate. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Marylin Joyce Miller was born January

Lincoln – Caryn J. McLaughlin, 66, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at St. Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Visitation at the church will be from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to

Havana – Terry H. Vinson, 74, of Havana, passed away at his home on August 1, 2023. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned. Burial will be at Lakeside Memorial Mausoleum in Pekin. Terry Harrison Vinson was born November 20, 1945, the son of George W. and Betty Jane Stuart Vinson. He is survived by one brother, Stuart Vinson and one sister, Georgia Schultz. He was preceded in death by his parents. Terry

Atlanta — Patrick “Pat” T. Hill, 81, of Atlanta, passed at his home on Monday, July 31, 2023, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services for Pat will be on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home with Mr. Doug Maris officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a. m. until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in the Atlanta Cemetery. Patrick

Atlanta – Artie E. Horath, 67, of Lincoln, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services for Artie will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by Funeral Services at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Blaum officiating. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Burial at the Atlanta Cemetery will be at a later date. Artie

Colchester — Evana Marie Cassel, 78, of Colchester passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her nephew’s home in Danvers. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Friday July 28, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Colchester City Hall (500 East Robert Street). Private family burial will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Woodlawn Cemtery (E Co Rd 150 Augusta, IL). Cremation Rites have

Atlanta — Angela “Angel” J. Baker, 51, of Atlanta, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery with Pastor James Haffener officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church (Gate addition). Angela J. Welchel was born on February 15, 1972,

McLean – Doris M. Tuttle, 92, of McLean, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at The Arc at Normal. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at the McLean Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Doris M. Leesman was born March