Obituaries

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.

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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,

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

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