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Kelly A. Byrd
Atlanta, IL – Kelly A. Byrd, 60, of Atlanta, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. A Visitation will be held with Kelly’s family on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Kelly A. Waller was born April 7, 1966, the daughter of Roger and Patricia Ruhrup Waller. She was united in

Woodrow “Terry” T. Agee
Maroa — Woodrow “Terry” T. Agee, 74, of Maroa, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Sullivan Health Care in Sullivan. Graveside Services for Terry will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Maroa Township Cemetery with Mr. Scott Marsh officiating. Terry was born on September 3, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Lyle R. and Hazel Roxanne Horn Agee. He was united in marriage to the love of

Paul Edward Rowland
Paul Edward Rowland January 16, 1973 – October 22, 2026 Lincoln, Illinois — Paul Edward Rowland, 53, of Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Paul was born on January 16, 1973, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Daniel J. and Mary Louise (Lawrence) Rowland. On March 9, 1996, Paul married the love of his life, Brandy Foster. For more than 30 years, they built a life together rooted in

Joan C. Heidbreder
Lincoln — Joan C. Heidbreder, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services for Mrs. Heidbreder will be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Burial will follow the service at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Joan Carol Coombs was born on

Larry A. Lasswell
McLean, IL – Larry A. Lasswell, 89, of McLean, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Services for Larry will be held at the McLean Christian Church on Friday, October 30, 2026. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Burial will follow at McLean Cemetery. Larry A. Lasswell was born September 22, 1937, in Aurora, IL, the son

Stacy R. Kirby
Atlanta, IL – Stacy R. Kirby, 55, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Services for Stacy will be held at the McLean Christian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Her funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Tony Billingsley officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Stacy Raye Aper was

Robert Michael “Michael B.” Boitnott
Stanford, IL – Robert Michael “Michael B.” Boitnott, 71, of Stanford, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Allin Township Community Building in Stanford, Illinois. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Robert Michael Boitnott was born February 17, 1955, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Robert T. and

Visitation for Robert “Bob” E. Ernst Begins at 10:00 a.m.
Visitation for Robert “Bob” E. Ernst Begins at 10:00 a.m. Atlanta, IL – Robert “Bob” E. Ernst, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Robert Eugene Ernst was born April 21, 1943, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of Lawrence E. and Dorothy M. Wiechman Ernst. He was united

Roy D. Meserole
Clinton – Roy D. Meserole, 85, of Clinton, passed away at his home on October 8, 2026. Memorial Graveside Services are scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta, Illinois. Mr. Doug Maris will officiate. Roy Dale Meserole was born March 21, 1941, in Maroa, Illinois, a son of Theodore and Elva Cravens Meserole. He first married Betty Barnes Meserole, the mother of three of his children. She

Wanda A. Lasswell
McLean, IL – Wanda A. Lasswell, 84, of McLean, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Memorial Services for Wanda will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Funks Grove Chapel in rural McLean. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with services led by with Rev. Deborah J. Johnston beginning at 11:00 a.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at Funks Grove Cemetery. Wanda Alberta Foley was

Richard E. McMann, Sr.
McLean – Richard E. McMann, Sr., 84, of McLean, passed away at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial will be at Funks Grove Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Richard E. McMann was born April 2, 1942, in Buffalo Hart, Illinois, a son of William E. and Angie E. McGrew McMann. He was united in marriage to Diana Pitts.

Eric L. Atchison
Normal – Eric L. Atchison, 67, of Normal, formerly of Atlanta, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois. A Memorial Service for Eric will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Mr. Ryan Edgecombe will officiate. Cremation Rites have been

Sara L. Moore
Celebrating the Life of Sara L. Moore Lincoln, IL — Sara Lynn Moore, 69, of Lincoln, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Born on May 30, 1957, in Eldorado, Illinois, to Leslie Wilson and Martha Colleen Prehara Moore, Sara lived a life defined by her family and her vibrant spirit. She was a pillar of strength for her children and a source of joy for her grandchildren

Byron J. Jodlowski
Atlanta — Byron J. Jodlowski, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. A prayer

Tina M. Small
Atlanta – Tina M. Small, 67, of Atlanta, passed away at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Services for Tina will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, September 28, 2026. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with a Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m. led by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Tina Hinthorn was born March 21, 1959, in Bloomington,

Raymond W. Vonderahe
Lincoln — Raymond “Ray” William Vonderahe, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his home with his loving family. Ray Vonderahe was born on December 4,1937, in Lincoln, the son of George William Vonderahe and Mildred Elaine Wright Vonderahe. On December 28, 1963, he married his soul mate Judith Carol Maher. Together they had one daughter and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Raymond had a life centered in faith, family, and dedicated

Bayne V. Nantz
Hesperus, CO – Bayne V. Nantz, 15, of Hesperus, CO, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on September 1, 2026. A Celebration of Bayne’s Life will begin at noon on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Posey Ridge Lakes, 20374 N50 East Road, Danvers, IL. Bring your fishing pole and chairs. All are welcome. Camping is available. Kaitlynn Osberg will lead a special time of remembrance at 3:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have

Rondy A. Rutherford
McLean, IL – Rondy A. Rutherford, 59, of McLean, passed away at her home on Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Services for Rondy will be held at McLean Christian Church in McLean. Visitation will be on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, led Mr. Tony Billingsley. Burial will then take place at Funks Grove Cemetery

Judy C. Cagle
Chatham – Judith “Judy” C. Cagle, 86, of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. Judy was born February 2, 1940, the daughter of James H. and T. Marguerite Smith Williams. She married Lane Cagle on February 7, 1959. He preceded Judy in death on April 16, 2026. Judy is survived by one son, Douglas L. (Kim) Cagle; daughter-in-law, Terri Lessen Cagle; six grandchildren: Dena (Tim) Pope, Jeremy (Chrissy)

Douglas J. Lessen
Beason, IL – Douglas J. Lessen, 71, of Beason, passed away at Goldwater Care in Clinton on Monday, August 31, 2026. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Douglas Jay Lessen was born May 19, 1955, in Lincoln, a son of Galen E. and Betty J. Manus Lessen. He was united in marriage to Wanda L. Harris Weir on October. 1, 1982. She survives. In addition

Todd W. Osborn
Lincoln — Todd W. Osborn, 62, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Graveside Services for Mr. Osborn will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hartsburg Union Cemetery in rural Hartsburg. Todd William Osborn was born on November 19, 1963, in Hopedale, the son of Dale William and Lora Auxier Osborn. He is survived by his children: Brandy (Jeff) Heath, Megan (Andy)

Jimmie H. Barr, Sr.
Waynesville — Jimmie H. Barr, 82, of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Graveside Services for Mr. Barr will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville with grandson Zach Craig officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Waynesville American Legion Post #1189. No visitation is scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Jimmie’s Life

Bunny Laymon
Atlanta – Bunny Laymon, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Services for Bunny will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Visitation will begin at noon, followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Doug Maris will officiate. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Bunny Hutchcraft was born April 1, 1945, the daughter of Arthur

Virginia L. Chere
Lincoln — Virginia L. Chere, 77, of Lincoln, passed away at her home on June 1, 2026. Graveside Services for Mrs. Chere will be on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the New Union Cemetery in Lincoln with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Virginia Lee Hickey was born on January 15, 1949, in Lincoln, the daughter of Joseph Vincent and Hazel Ellen Lee Hickey. She was united in marriage to

Diane Peifer
Waynesville – Diane Peifer, 80, of Waynesville, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on Friday, May 22, 2026, her 61st wedding anniversary. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are scheduled at this time. Eva Diane Long was born March 30, 1946, in Bloomington, the daughter of Robert “Buck” and Ollie Almeda Rich Long. She was united in marriage to Gary S. Peifer on May 22, 1965. He preceded Diane in death

Wayne E. Sheley
Lincoln — Wayne E. Sheley, 101, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Mr. Sheley will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Richard G. Fugate
Atlanta — Richard G. Fugate, 95, of Atlanta passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Pekin Manor in Pekin. Funeral Services for Mr. Fugate will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home with Mr. Mike Fitchhorn officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the

Jacob “JD” D. Johnson
Clinton, IL — Jacob “JD” D. Johnson, born February 5, 1942, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on May 7, 2026, 3:23 p.m. at OSF St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois. JD was, in every sense that mattered, a cowboy — not by trade, but by character. He lived with strength and courage, doing the hard things when they needed to be done, while always carrying himself with a quiet, gentlemanly grace.

Bonnie C. Frawley
Lincoln — Bonnie C. Frawley, 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. A Rosary Service will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Friday at the church prior to the funeral mass. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Bonnie Catherine Riccolo was born on January

Donald “Donny” O. Jones
Lincoln — Donald “Donny” O. Jones, 77, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Copper Creek Villages in Lincoln. A Celebration of Donny’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. Donny’s Schnitzel’s will be served from1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. and chicken will be served after 2:00 p.m. Private family burial will be on Tuesday, May 26,

Richard C. Bicknell
Atlanta, IL – Richard “Dick” C. Bicknell, 80, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Services for Mr. Bicknell will be held at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the church, and for one hour prior to the service on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4,

Helen L. Ludden
Springfield — Helen Lucille Ludden, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Armington, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Regency Care in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Tyler Escoubas officiating. Burial will be in Oakview Cemetery in Armington, Illinois. She was born on March 23, 1933, in Armington, to Herman and Gladys Wert Bossingham. She was

Leo “Gus” A. Canfield, III
McLean, IL – Leo “Gus” A. Canfield, III, 80, of McLean, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Graveside Memorial Services for Gus will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at McLean Cemetery. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Leo A. Canfield, III, was born February 14, 1946, in Bloomington, the son of Leo A. and Mary Nell Twomey Canfield, II. He was united in

Dorothy A. Ortiz
Springfield – Dorothy A. Ortiz, 75, of Springfield, formerly of Alsip and Atlanta, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Graveside Memorial Services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Military Rites to be accorded. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Dorothy Anne Brandt was born October 27, 1950, the daughter of Roy Harold and Eirlys Jones

Lane Cagle
Chatham – Lloys “Lane” Cagle, 88, of Chatham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, surrounded by family. Lane was born February 9, 1938, a son of Wm. Earle “Mandy” and Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Brown Cagle. He married Judith Williams on February 7, 1959. Lane is survived by his wife, Judy; one son, Douglas L. (Kim) Cagle; daughter-in-law, Terri Lessen Cagle; six grandchildren: Dena (Tim) Pope, Jeremy (Chrissy) Cagle,

David A. Haggard
Lincoln, IL — After a long hard battle with esophageal cancer, David “Dave” A. Haggard, 75, of Lincoln, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Funeral Services for Dave will be on Tuesday, April 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jefferson Street Christian Church with Mr. Michael Mallick officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in

A. Gene Price
Olathe, Kansas — Aubrey Eugene “Gene” Price, 92, of Lincoln, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society, Olathe, Kansas. Private family graveside services will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Gene was born on August 13, 1933, in Waynesville, Illinois, to James Leo and Grace Fern Longworth Price. He lived most of his life in Lincoln. On August 4, 1962, in Elkhart, Illinois, Gene married Janet Lee. She preceded

Barbara A. Lester
Lincoln — Barbara A. Lester, 73, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. A Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Barbara Ann Kennedy was born on June 20, 1952, in Galesburg, the daughter of John “Jack” Joseph and Virginia Heckle Kennedy. She

Jeanetta WB Snipes
Farmer City — Jeanetta WB Snipes, 89, of Urbana, formerly of Farmer City, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Jeanetta Jones was born on December 10, 1936, in Booneville, Missouri, the daughter of Roy Winiford and Irene Nellie McLean Jones. She was united in marriage to the

Jamie M. Brennan
Atlanta — Jamie M. Brennan, 65, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home. Funeral Services for Mrs. Brennan will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Larry Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home. Cremation Rites will be accorded following the services.