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Travice L. Cobb
Lincoln — Travice L. Cobb, 49, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Private family services will be held. Travice L. Cobb was born on June 9, 1975, in Lincoln, the son of Leroy and Patricia Merreighn Cobb. He is survived by his father; one son: Nathaniel (Abbie Diedrich) Cobb; one daughter: Mackenzie Cobb; three grandchildren: Jaxon, Jace, and Kolby; one brother: Marty Cobb; one sister:
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Sandra L. Green Kitchen
Springfield – Sandra L. Green Kitchen, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln and Atlanta, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Graveside Services for Sandra will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Cemetery. Sandra L. Green was born June 30, 1941, in Lincoln, the daughter of Russell and Wilma Shawgo Green. She was united in marriage to Richard Kitchen in Springfield on August 26, 1968.
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Earline M. Powell
Grove, Oklahoma — Earline M. Powell, 94, of Grove, OK, formerly of rural Atlanta, passed away at Grandwood Assisted Living Center in Grove, Oklahoma on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Mountjoy Cemetery in rural Atlanta with Rev. Spencer McPheron officiating. Earline M. Powell was born on November 25, 1929, in Armington, Illinois, the daughter of George and Georgia Dickson Fulk. She was
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David A. Wheeler
Lincoln — David A. Wheeler, 80, of Lincoln, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Cremation Rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled at this time. David Allen Wheeler was born on August 9, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Charles and Iva E. Avery Wheeler. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Griffin on June 6, 1965, in Lincoln. She survives. Also surviving is
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Francis N. Schreiner
Broadwell — Francis N. Schreiner, 87, of Broadwell, passed away onMonday, July 29, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday evening August 5, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart,
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Karen S. Turner
Lincoln — Karen S. Turner, 78, of Lincoln, passed away at The Loft of Normal on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Private family services and burial were held at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at Westfair Baptist Church, 1815 Lafayette Ave., Jacksonville, on Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Karen Sue Smith was born July 9, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Ernest M. and
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Dennis L. Welch
Lincoln — Dennis L. Welch, 79, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A Visitation for Dennis will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date. Dennis Lee Welch was born
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Sarah E. Speciale
Berea, KY – Sarah Elizabeth Speciale, 91, formerly of Atlanta, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Berea Health & Rehab in Berea, KY. Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born June 9, 1933, in Mt. Hope Township, McLean County, IL, the daughter of Euless and Edith Pech Miller. She was married to Thomas A. Speciale for 61 years. Sarah is survived by two daughters: Sarah Beth (Scott) Peddicord (Richmond, KY) and Suzanne (Chuck) Melchin
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Betty L. Stephenson
Clinton — Betty L. Stephenson, 77, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center in White Hall. *** Graveside Services for Betty will be on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, Illinois, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Burial will immediately follow. *** Betty Lou Fry was born in Carrollton, Illinois at Boyd Memorial Hospital, the daughter of George and Viola Gilbert
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William Wayne Turner
Atlanta — William Wayne Turner, 82, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Copper Creek Cottages in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Wayne will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Atlanta Christian Church from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Masonic
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Daniel L. Billington
Heyworth – Daniel L. Billington, 75, of Heyworth, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Friday, June 28, 2024. Graveside services for Daniel will be held at Randolph Township Cemetery, rural Heyworth, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m, with Pastor John Horner officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Daniel Leslie Billington was born December 26, 1948, in Lincoln, the son of Harold Leslie and Mildred A. Hulvey Billington. Daniel is survived
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William “Bill” R. Tebrugge
William “Bill” R. Tebrugge, 100, 4 days short of his 101st birthday, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln, IL. No services are scheduled at this time. William Ralph Tebrugge was born on June 25, 1923, in Petersburg, Illinois, to William Daniel and Marie Johanna Becker Tebrugge. He was united in marriage to Gretchen Grosboll on February 21, 1946. She preceded him in death. He
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Vincent Eugene “Gene” Warnisher
Los Fresnos – Vincent Eugene “Gene” Warnisher, 78, of Los Fresnos, TX, formerly of Lincoln, passed away at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Services for Gene will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Military Rites to
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Brian Munsch
Peoria — Brian Munsch, 60, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Graveside Services for Brian will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Irish Grove Cemetery in rural Middletown with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. Brian A. Munsch was born on May 17, 1964, in Lincoln, the son of Clarance Wayne and Judith A. Lahr Hughes. He is survived by his
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Raymond Robert Smith
Elkhart, Illinois — Raymond Robert Smith, cherished father, grandfather, brother, friend, and esteemed member of the Elkhart community, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Virginia; his brothers, Charles and John; and sister, Julia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
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Karen A. Hoffert
Springfield — Karen A. Hoffert, 71, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her home. No Services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Karen Anne Lawrence was born on August 3, 1952, in Lincoln, the daughter of Ralph and Eugenia Kramer Lawrence. She was united in marriage to Donald L Hoffert on November 13, 1971. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2019. She is survived by
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Michael Todd Lewis
Lincoln — Michael Todd Lewis, 64, of Centralia, formerly of Lincoln, went to rest peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. His Mass of Christian Burial Service will be on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln following the service. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln from 4:00 p.m. until
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Glen A. Horath
Atlanta – Glen A. Horath, 65, of Atlanta, passed away at St. Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Services for Glen will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, June 10, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Johnson officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Glen Aaron was born May 27, 1959, in Lincoln,
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Virginia “Ginny” A. Mitchell
Lincoln — Virginia “Ginny” A. Mitchell, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A visitation for Virginia will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are scheduled. Virginia Ann Thompson was born on December 6, 1940, in Hammond, Illinois, the daughter of
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Judith A. Worth
Lincoln — Judith A. Worth, 81, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2024, at her home. Services for Judy will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Visitation at the First United Methodist Church of Lincoln will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Binu Peniel will officiate. Burial will be at Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland, followed by a Celebration of Judy’s Life at the
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Travice L. Cobb
Lincoln — Travice L. Cobb, 49, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at the Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Private family services will be held. Travice L. Cobb was born on June 9, 1975, in Lincoln, the son of Leroy and Patricia Merreighn Cobb. He is survived by his father; one son: Nathaniel (Abbie Diedrich) Cobb; one daughter: Mackenzie Cobb; three grandchildren: Jaxon, Jace, and Kolby; one brother: Marty Cobb; one sister:
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Sandra L. Green Kitchen
Springfield – Sandra L. Green Kitchen, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln and Atlanta, passed away at her daughter’s home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Graveside Services for Sandra will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Zion Cemetery. Sandra L. Green was born June 30, 1941, in Lincoln, the daughter of Russell and Wilma Shawgo Green. She was united in marriage to Richard Kitchen in Springfield on August 26, 1968.
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Earline M. Powell
Grove, Oklahoma — Earline M. Powell, 94, of Grove, OK, formerly of rural Atlanta, passed away at Grandwood Assisted Living Center in Grove, Oklahoma on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at Mountjoy Cemetery in rural Atlanta with Rev. Spencer McPheron officiating. Earline M. Powell was born on November 25, 1929, in Armington, Illinois, the daughter of George and Georgia Dickson Fulk. She was
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David A. Wheeler
Lincoln — David A. Wheeler, 80, of Lincoln, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Cremation Rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled at this time. David Allen Wheeler was born on August 9, 1943, in Lincoln, the son of Charles and Iva E. Avery Wheeler. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Griffin on June 6, 1965, in Lincoln. She survives. Also surviving is
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Francis N. Schreiner
Broadwell — Francis N. Schreiner, 87, of Broadwell, passed away onMonday, July 29, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday evening August 5, 2024, from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhart,
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Karen S. Turner
Lincoln — Karen S. Turner, 78, of Lincoln, passed away at The Loft of Normal on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Private family services and burial were held at New Union Cemetery in Lincoln. A Celebration of Karen’s Life will be held at Westfair Baptist Church, 1815 Lafayette Ave., Jacksonville, on Saturday, August 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Karen Sue Smith was born July 9, 1946, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Ernest M. and
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Dennis L. Welch
Lincoln — Dennis L. Welch, 79, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. A Visitation for Dennis will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the visitation at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the funeral home. Burial will be held at a later date. Dennis Lee Welch was born
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Sarah E. Speciale
Berea, KY – Sarah Elizabeth Speciale, 91, formerly of Atlanta, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Berea Health & Rehab in Berea, KY. Sarah Elizabeth Miller was born June 9, 1933, in Mt. Hope Township, McLean County, IL, the daughter of Euless and Edith Pech Miller. She was married to Thomas A. Speciale for 61 years. Sarah is survived by two daughters: Sarah Beth (Scott) Peddicord (Richmond, KY) and Suzanne (Chuck) Melchin
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Betty L. Stephenson
Clinton — Betty L. Stephenson, 77, of Clinton, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the White Hall Nursing and Rehab Center in White Hall. *** Graveside Services for Betty will be on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, Illinois, with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Burial will immediately follow. *** Betty Lou Fry was born in Carrollton, Illinois at Boyd Memorial Hospital, the daughter of George and Viola Gilbert
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William Wayne Turner
Atlanta — William Wayne Turner, 82, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Copper Creek Cottages in Lincoln. Funeral Services for Wayne will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church with Mr. Maurice Stribling officiating. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery in Atlanta. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at the Atlanta Christian Church from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Masonic
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Daniel L. Billington
Heyworth – Daniel L. Billington, 75, of Heyworth, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Friday, June 28, 2024. Graveside services for Daniel will be held at Randolph Township Cemetery, rural Heyworth, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m, with Pastor John Horner officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Daniel Leslie Billington was born December 26, 1948, in Lincoln, the son of Harold Leslie and Mildred A. Hulvey Billington. Daniel is survived
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William “Bill” R. Tebrugge
William “Bill” R. Tebrugge, 100, 4 days short of his 101st birthday, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln, IL. No services are scheduled at this time. William Ralph Tebrugge was born on June 25, 1923, in Petersburg, Illinois, to William Daniel and Marie Johanna Becker Tebrugge. He was united in marriage to Gretchen Grosboll on February 21, 1946. She preceded him in death. He
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Vincent Eugene “Gene” Warnisher
Los Fresnos – Vincent Eugene “Gene” Warnisher, 78, of Los Fresnos, TX, formerly of Lincoln, passed away at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX, on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Services for Gene will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln. Military Rites to
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Brian Munsch
Peoria — Brian Munsch, 60, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Graveside Services for Brian will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Irish Grove Cemetery in rural Middletown with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. Brian A. Munsch was born on May 17, 1964, in Lincoln, the son of Clarance Wayne and Judith A. Lahr Hughes. He is survived by his
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Raymond Robert Smith
Elkhart, Illinois — Raymond Robert Smith, cherished father, grandfather, brother, friend, and esteemed member of the Elkhart community, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Virginia; his brothers, Charles and John; and sister, Julia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
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Karen A. Hoffert
Springfield — Karen A. Hoffert, 71, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her home. No Services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Karen Anne Lawrence was born on August 3, 1952, in Lincoln, the daughter of Ralph and Eugenia Kramer Lawrence. She was united in marriage to Donald L Hoffert on November 13, 1971. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2019. She is survived by
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Michael Todd Lewis
Lincoln — Michael Todd Lewis, 64, of Centralia, formerly of Lincoln, went to rest peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. His Mass of Christian Burial Service will be on Monday, June 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln following the service. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln from 4:00 p.m. until
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Glen A. Horath
Atlanta – Glen A. Horath, 65, of Atlanta, passed away at St. Clara’s Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Services for Glen will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Monday, June 10, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Johnson officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Glen Aaron was born May 27, 1959, in Lincoln,
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Virginia “Ginny” A. Mitchell
Lincoln — Virginia “Ginny” A. Mitchell, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln. A visitation for Virginia will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are scheduled. Virginia Ann Thompson was born on December 6, 1940, in Hammond, Illinois, the daughter of
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Judith A. Worth
Lincoln — Judith A. Worth, 81, of Lincoln passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2024, at her home. Services for Judy will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Visitation at the First United Methodist Church of Lincoln will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Binu Peniel will officiate. Burial will be at Richmond Grove Cemetery in New Holland, followed by a Celebration of Judy’s Life at the
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