Obituaries

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

McLean – Donna K. Worth, 79, of McLean, passed away at Carle BroMenn Medical Center on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private family Celebration of Life will be held. Donna K. Hawkins was born August 6, 1946, the daughter of Donald Eugene and Lala L. Young Hawkins. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” R. Worth on October 8, 1965, at the Waynesville United Methodist Church. Donna is survived

Maroa — Leo “Eddie” E. Evans Jr., 65, of Maroa, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 4:00 p. m. until 8:00 p. m. at the Knights of Columbus, 217 Limit Street, Lincoln, Illinois 62656. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Leo Edward Evans, Jr. was born June 23, 1960, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Leo Edward Evans,

Normal — Phillip Louis Mastrolia, 65, of Normal, Illinois, died of prostate cancer and other health complications on January 30, 2026. He was born in Roseville, California, in 1960, to Edmund and Lilyan Mastrolia, with big brother John only 18 months old. Phil attended La Sierra High School before studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California Davis. Phil met the love of his life, Laurie, in 1983 at a Stake singles’ dance

Lincoln — Bernadine Joyce Rempe, 70, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. No Services are scheduled at this time. A private celebration of life amongst her family will be held. Bernadine Joyce Francis was born on August 20, 1955, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of John C. And Lucille Kathyrn Melburger Francis. She is survived by her life partner of 18 years: Will Wilson, one

Mt. Pulaski — Barbara Jean Rice-Defrees, 74, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the H&J Vonderlieth Living Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Barbara Jean Stansbury was born on May 1, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of David Herschal and Mary Fox Stansbury. She was united in marriage to Raymond Butch Defrees. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2006. She