Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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.

Atlanta, IL – Robert Kevin Blythe, 73, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Masonic Rites will begin at 7:00 p.m. Graveside Services and Burial will be held at the Keller Cemetery in Lovington on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Robert Kevin Blythe was born

Danvers — Larry Richard Green, 86, of Danvers, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Bickford of Bloomington Assisted Living in Bloomington, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services for Mr. Green will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mackinaw United Methodist Church with Rev. Jarret Wells officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Burial will be at Eastlawn

Lincoln — Doris E. Oltmanns, 91, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Doris requested that her body be donated to medical science and no services or visitation were to be held. Burial will be at a later date in Zion Cemetery. Doris Eileen Thompson was born on February 19, 1935, in Lincoln, the daughter of Thomas E. and Eileen Wanda Harbert Thompson. She is survived by her children: James (Rosalie) Amberg

Lincoln, IL — Duane L. Windmiller, 75, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Doug Maris officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery

Maroa, IL – Cheryl M. Agee, 59, of Maroa, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Cheryl Marie Miles was born on May 3, 1966, in Monticello, the daughter of Bruce Lee and Norma Lee Miles. On July 14, 1989, she married Woodrow Terrell Agee. He survives. Cheryl graduated from the Maroa-Forsyth High School in 1984. She worked a few jobs before starting her career at Millikin University

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.