Obituaries

Lincoln — Jason A. Etherton, 50, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at his home. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Jason Andrew Etherton was born on March 20, 1975, in Bloomington, the son of Harry Randall Etherton. He was united in marriage to Kelly Guffey-Hankins on May 1, 2022. She

Atlanta, Illinois — Charles “Ozzie” J. Koller, 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Graveside Services for Mr. Koller will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery with Dr. LC Sutton officiating. Visitation will be held at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Burial will be in

Lincoln — Kathy J. Diamond was a woman of precise standards and a soft heart. At 66, Kathy passed away at her home in Lincoln on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, family devotion, quick wit, and a sharp eye for the beauty in the details. Born in Alton, Illinois, on November 16, 1959, to Byron and Mildred Fry, Kathy was raised with the values of the Catholic faith — a

Greenview- Rudy Heyen, Jr., 81, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. *** A Memorial Service will be held at the Middletown United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Larry Moreau officiating. *** 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:

Lincoln, Illinois — Marilyn J. Conley, 84, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Conley will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jefferson Street Christian Church with Mr. Michael Mallick and Mr. Henry Johnson officiating. Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at Jefferson Christian Church. Burial will be at a later date

Sherman, Illinois — Earle A. Cagle, 66, of Sherman, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home after being diagnosed with cancer. A Visitation for Mr. Cagle will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Williamsville Christian Church in Williamsville. A Memorial Service for Mr. Cagle will be held on Tuesday, March 17,2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Williamsville Christian Church in Williamsville with Mr.

Lincoln — Benjamin Parker Hensley, 18, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of Parker’s Life will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Benjamin Parker Hensley was born on April 23, 2007, in Lincoln, the son of Benjamin and Pamela Wallen Hensley. He is survived by his mother: Pamela (Terry

Bloomington — James “Jim” L. Johnson, 93, of Bloomington, Illinois, left this earthly life on March 4, 2026. Jim was born to Oren Brock and Alma Leesman Johnson on March 2,1933. He and his sisters Mary Jane, Joyce, and Judy were raised in Atlanta, Illinois. He graduated from Atlanta High School in 1951. Jim married his wife of 67 years, Barbara “Barb” Brandt, on March 29, 1958. Together they moved to Minier, where they spent

Atlanta, IL – Laura Jean Gresham, 61, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Funeral Services for Laura will be held at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with Mr. Michael Mallick officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Jefferson Street Christian Church on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. –

Lincoln — Verna Mason, 107, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. Graveside Services for Mrs. Mason will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Pulaski Cemetery with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Verna Stoll was born on August 3,1918, the daughter of Vincent E. and Lelia K. Pfau Stoll. She was united in marriage to William H.

Lincoln — Donna Sue Creager, 90, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the St. Clara Rehab and Senoir Care Center in Lincoln. No Services are scheduled at this time.  Cremation Rites have been accorded. Donna Sue Wasson was born on October 10, 1935, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of Roby Homer and Lillie Pearl Parks Wasson. She is survived by her daughter, Donetta Baker; daughter-in-law, Mary (John) Strader; four grandchildren: Brian

Elkhart — Wayne S. Hanner, Sr. was born January 23, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Wayne was a lifelong member of Elkhart Methodist Church, where he met his beloved “Kay-ball.” They wed on January 27, 1951, and enjoyed 71 years of marriage before her passing. Although Wayne is reunited with his beloved wife, he leaves behind a large family that will miss him. Wayne was proud of his large family and would often look around in

Lincoln — Lloyd P. Gleason, 81, of Lincoln passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, at the Springfield Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Lincoln American Legion Post #263. A celebration of Lloyd’s life will be held at the Knights of Columbus Council #1250 from 1:00 p.m.

Pontiac – Wilma Jean Landrus, 84, of Normal, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held at East Lawn Cemetery, Bloomington, IL, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Her brother, Mr. Randy Adams will officiate. Wilma Jean Adams was born November 4, 1941, in Pontiac, IL, the daughter of William and Dorothy Harris Adams. She was united in marriage

Lincoln — Perry C. Kohl, 83, of Lincoln passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland with Rev. Noah Kerstein officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Richmond Grove Cemetery in rural

Lincoln — Norma Jean Chere, 85, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at HSHS Saint John’s Hospital in Springfield. Private family services will be held. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Norma Jean Chere was born on December 17, 1940, in Middletown, the daughter of Norman Russell Chere and Margaret Louise Scholties Chere. She is survived by two nieces: Kimberly (William) Frizzell and Kelly (Chris) Jones. and great nieces and nephews: Kaitlyn (Scott)

Lincoln — Angela “Angie” L. (Bates) Gallagher, 45, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her home. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Peasley Funeral Home with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Peasley Funeral Home. Angela Lynn Bates was born on June 8, 1980, in

Middletown — Steve R. Thornton, 67, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Graveside Services will be held at a later date at Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Middletown. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Steve R. Thornton was born on October 16, 1958, in Decatur, the son of Gerald R. Thornton and Carolyn Sue Brunner Thornton. He was united in marriage to Donna Dobey. He is survived

Atlanta — Betty A. Applegate, 97, of Atlanta, passed away at Timber Creek Village in Lincoln on Friday, February 6, 2026. Services for Mrs. Applegate will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will conclude with a Memorial Service at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Deborah J. Johnston officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Atlanta Cemetery. Betty Ann

Mackinaw — Randy E. Presswood, 66, of Mackinaw, passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home. *** Services for Randy are scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Armington Christian Church in Armington, IL. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Mr. Tyler Escoubas. In honor of Randy’s love of baseball, the family asks that all who attend please feel free to wear your