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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. 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 accorded. Eric Lee Atchison was born June 16, 1959, in Lincoln, a son of Melvin J. and Francis Baker
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
Stephen “Steve” A. Power
Granger, IN — Stephen “Steve” A. Power, age 89, of Granger, Indiana, formerly of Lincoln, IL, died peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026. Memorial graveside services for Steve will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln, IL, at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Steve was born on December 20, 1936, in Lincoln, Illinois, the eldest child of Edna (Sparks) and Stephen A. Power. Steve had one sister, Edna Elizabeth “Beth” Morris, who
Michael W. Lenardt
Normal — Michael W. Lenardt, 65, of Normal passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Hospital in Normal. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Michael Wiliam Lenardt was born on December 14, 1960, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Frederick W. Lenardt and Linda Leisch. He is survived by his children: Tammy Burnes, Shane Lenardt, Mikayla Lenardt, and Austin Lenardt; his
Harry A. Olson
Bloomington, IL – Harry A. Olson, 81, of Bloomington, IL, died peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Luther Oaks. His final resting place will be at Funks Grove Cemetery in rural McLean. Harry Alan was born March 28, 1945, in Lincoln, IL, to Harry, Jr. and Betty Johnston Olson. He grew up in Funks Grove Township and graduated from Heyworth High School in 1963. He later earned a pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University
Dorothy M. Martinek
Lincoln — Dorothy M. Martinek, 101, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center. No services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Dorothy Maude Johnson was born on January 19, 1925, in Birmingham, Michigan, the daughter of James Edwin and Maude Lambert Johnson. She was united in marriage to George Martinek. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2005. She is survived by one
Jean Blackburn
Lincoln — Jean Blackburn, 59, of Lincoln, formerly of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Lincoln Village Health Care Center in Lincoln. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Jean Rose Blackburn was born on May 3, 1967, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Sue McDonald Fohr. She is survived by her daughter Brenda (Josh) Himan; one brother: Robert (Mari) Dobbs; and
Ivan L. Tripplett
Lincoln, IL — Ivan LeRoy Tripplett, 90, of Lincoln, Illinois, passed the checkered flag one final time. Ivan completed the greatest race of all and began his journey home on July 25th, 2026. Ivan was born on April 1, 1936, in Middletown, Illinois, to Otis and Jesse Tripplett. On June 25, 1955, he married the love of his life, JoAnn Bradley, beginning a marriage that spanned more than 71 years. Ivan dedicated many years of
Royce J. Gottschalk
Armington, IL — Royce J. Gottschalk, 86, of Armington, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale. Funeral Services for Royce will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln, IL, with Mr. Michael Mallick officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in rural Stanford,
Andrew Ewing Nahm
McComb, MS — Andrew Ewing Nahm, 66, passed away after a brief illness on June 13, 2026, in McComb, Mississippi. Born on April 5, 1960, in Greeley, Colorado, Andrew was the son of Mary Jane Connell Nahm. He was raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he developed the gracious southern hospitality that would define him throughout his life. As a child, he enjoyed spending his summers with his extended family on their farms in central Illinois,
Greg A. Rutherford
McLean, IL – Greg A. Rutherford, 62, of McLean, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Services for Greg will be held at Ebenezer Methodist Church in rural McLean. Visitation will be on Friday, July 31, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Memorial Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, led by Rev. Deborah J. Johnston and Mr. Tony Billingsley. Burial will
Jeffrey R. Jordan
Boulder City, NV – Trusting in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ, we remember with thanksgiving what God accomplished through the life of His servant, Jeff. Jeffrey “Jeff” Robert Jordan, 64, of Boulder City, NV, was called home to heaven on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home, spending his final hours with his wife of 34 years by his side. Jeff lived a life marked by unwavering faith, deep love for his
Ada F. Parks
Atlanta – Ada F. Parks, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Services for Ada will be held at the Atlanta Christian Church. Visitation will run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2026. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Ada F. Myers was born in West Salem, Ill.,
Andrew Liesman
Andrew Liesman, Elkhart, IL May 2, 2005 – January 2, 2026 Andrew was deeply cherished in life by many, including his beloved “momma,” Becky Beggs; stepfather, Brad Beggs; and grandparents, Carolyn Brooks, Doug & Linda Brooks, and Dennis Beggs. His significant other, Alyssa Beutow, along with stepbrother Justin (Val) Beggs, numerous extended family members, and a circle of friends who will carry his memory forward. They survive along with his unborn daughter, Oaklynn Marie. From
Arletta Mae Dewitt
Franklin, IL — Arletta Mae Dewitt, 85, of Franklin, formerly of San Jose, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Arletta Mae Craigmiles was born on July 26, 1940, in Mosher, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Lee and Sadie Francis Bauser Craigmiles. She was united in marriage to Gary Lee Dewitt in 1963. He survives. Also surviving
Janet “Jan” L. Kissick
Lincoln — Janet “Jan” L. Kissick, 71, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at her home. Janet Leigh Shull was born on April 27, 1954, at St. Clara’s Hospital in Lincoln, the daughter of Darwin and Norma Holmes Shull. She is survived by her children Melissa “Mit” (Trent) Cockburn and Craig (Tammy) Zinser; her mother Norma Snyder; sister Kathy Aderman; brother Dennis (Mamie) Shull; and sister-in-law Tammy Shull; grandchildren Ashley (Zach) Bryan, Connor Zinser,
Rudy Heyen
Greenview — Rudy Heyen, 81, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Irish Grove Cemetery in rural Middletown, Illinois. Rudy was born on October 29, 1944, in Lincoln, the son of Rudolph and Ilda Boward Heyen. He is survived by his children: Lori Heyen and Brent Heyen; one brother: Gary (Janet) Heyen; six grandchildren: Kevin Heyen,
Annie M. Baunach
Lincoln — Annie M. Baunach, 88, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial Service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in
James E. Bell
Mason City — James E. Bell, 78, of Mason City, passed away in Lincoln on Saturday, December 27, 2025. No Services are scheduled at this time. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. James Edward Bell was born on August 30, 1947, in Missouri, the son of Scott Braden and Hazel Mae Schwidde Bell. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Tripplett on January 26, 1972. She survives.
Derrell O. Vannoy
Atlanta – Derrell O. Vannoy, 89, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025. Services for Derrell will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Eminence Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by Funeral Services officiated by Mr. Ron Otto. Burial will be on his family farm in rural Atlanta. Derrell Otis Vannoy was born November 15, 1936, in Kenney, the son of
Randy E. Presswood
Mackinaw — Randy E. Presswood, 66, of Mackinaw, passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Randy’s Life will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Randy E. Presswood was born on July 22, 1959, in Lincoln, the son of Floyd Presswood and Dorlis Edwards and Robert Brandt. He is survived by his daughters: Natasha (David) Kraushaar and Tara (Colin) Heinz; one sister: Reta (Buddy) Wilson; and
Alice M. Turner
Atlanta – Alice M. Turner, 93, of Atlanta, passed away at Goldwater Care in Clinton on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Services for Alice will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be led by Mr. Henry Johnson and Mr. Gil Turner. Burial will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery. Alice M. Bicknell was born
Frankie Belle James
Atlanta, IL – Frankie Belle James, 98, of Atlanta, formerly of the Dallas metro area, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services will be held in the Dallas area at a later date. Frankie Belle James was born March 7, 1927, in Burkburnett, Texas, the daughter of Walter W. and Ilda Frank Aldridge James. She is survived by her niece and caregiver, Ginger Steinhausen of Atlanta,
Patricia A. Williamson
Lincoln — Patricia A. Williamson, 83, of Lincoln, passed away at the Arc at Hickory Point in Forsyth, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Tom Ewald officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Patricia Ann Ward was born on December 29, 1941, in Springfield, the
Robert “Bob” E. Barger
Lincoln — Robert “Bob” E. Barger, 83, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville and Rev. Jeffrey Laible officiating. A Rosary Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of
Mary C. Kennedy
Peoria — Mary C. Kennedy, 100, of Peoria, formerly of Lincoln, IL, passed away at the Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 3, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 107 N. Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL. Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln. Mary Celestine
Renate G. Green
Lincoln — Renate G. Green, 83, of Lincoln, formerly of Marquette Heights, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Lincoln Villages Healthcare. Funeral Services for Renate will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Mr. Ryan Edgecombe will officiate. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Renate Goodman was born on October 4,1942, in Germany, the daughter of Wilham and Matilda Goodman. She was
Thomas E. Aldridge
Atlanta – Thomas E. Aldridge, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Thomas E. Aldridge was born September 18, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa. He was the son of Max Stephens and Wanda Schaeffer. He was united in marriage to Bobbie Swarner on December 30, 1961. They shared 62 years of marriage. Thomas is survived by four children: Timothy A. (Mi Ok) Aldridge, Gina M. Reames, Sara (Greg) Heft,
Paul “Junior” Van Hoorn, Jr.
Atlanta — Paul “Junior” Van Hoorn, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in his home. Paul (or Junior as many knew him) was born on September 16, 1939, to Paul and Annetta Van Hoorn, Sr. Paul married his high school sweetheart Linda Sullivan on October 16, 1960. She survives. Paul was known for his quiet manner and dry sense of humor. Growing up in a farm family, he spent his happiest days
Danielle N. Sellner
McLean – Danielle N. Sellner, 44, of McLean, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Waynesville Christian Church in Waynesville, IL. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Danielle N. Rich was born October 27, 1981, in Bloomington, the daughter of Dennis W. and Patricia L. Ritter Rich.
Wanda S. Tendick
Mt. Pulaski — Wanda S. Tendick, 89, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the H & J Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski. Graveside Services will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with Rev. Jonathon Buescher officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery. Wanda Sue Meister was born on January 27, 1936, in Mt. Pulaski, the daughter
Jo Ann “Ann” Houghton
Millsboro, DE — Jo Ann “Ann” Houghton, 77, of Millsboro, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Born in Lincoln, IL to the late Robert D. McKown and Susie Hope Irish, Ann was a graduate of Atlanta High School, class of 1966. She also was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a teaching degree in Mathematics. Ann was a homemaker and a substitute teacher for 10 years for the Indian River School