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03/12/2026

Frances Spaulding, age 94, of Petersburg, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Frances was born on December 30, 1931, in Easton, Illinois, the daughter of John and Julia (Drohan) Cunningham and later married Floyd Spaulding on September 14, 1957.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Floyd, also her parents, brother and sister-in-law Paul and Pat Cunningham and sister Margaret Lively, a daughter Teresa at age 4 to heart condition and two sons Bobby in 1997 and John “JS” in 2022.

Mourning her passing are two daughters, Sheila (Dennis) Wiss of O’Fallon, MO and Alice Larnerd of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, Zacharia Spaulding, Jade (Jimmie) Thomas, Celia (Ben) Lanctot, Guy (Rachel) Wiss, Garrett (Sarann) Wiss, Alexandra Martin and Maxwell Martin; four great-granddaughters, Nikki Spaulding, Emma and Hunter Thomas, and Maddie Spaulding; and also by the children of her heart; Cheryl & Bob Pinkston, and Michael Meehan and many great grandpuppies.

Frances worked at Frank Rosenberg, Inc. and Saldwedel/Borden Dairy in Pekin, IL. In later years she worked at Kirby’s Department store, Floyd’s Insurance Office and volunteered for many years at Daily Bread and food bank programs in Greenview. She is a member of the St. Peters Catholic Church in Petersburg, Menard County Historical Society and Greenview AmVet Auxiliary, Post 179.

Frances and Floyd chose to be laid to rest together. The family will receive friends with a funeral mass for both Frances and Floyd at Holy Family Catholic Church, 309 N. Springfield Road, Athens, Illinois on Saturday, March 21, 2026 with a visitation starting at 8:00 AM until time of funeral mass at 10:00 AM.

A Celebration of Life will be held following the service at 11:30 AM at AmVet Post #179, Greenview, Illinois.

Memorials can be made to Greenview Am Vet Post #179 or Menard County Rescue.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

03/11/2026

Dale R. Horn, age 56, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Arcadia Care Home in Auburn, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

He was born on December 27, 1969 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Norman and Yvonne (Huffman) Horn.

Dale graduated from Greenview High School in 1989.

He was active in Special Olympics. He worked at Strike and Spare West Bowling Alley in Springfield for over 15 years. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs, Seattle Seahawks, and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed fishing with his good friend, Jeff VanEman.

Dale is survived by his parents, Norman and Yvonne Horn of Greenview; his brother, Dan and sister-in-law, Bobbie Horn of Springfield, IL; nieces, Samantha (David) McCann of Alton and Mary Horn of Springfield; and a great nephew, Micah McCann; three great nieces, Melody, Jona, and Molly McCann of Alton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family wants to give special thanks to Elara Caring Hospice and the Arcadia Care staff, nurses, and all his friends at Arcadia.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Visitation for Dale will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 9:00 until time of memorial services at 11:00 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Rev. Shane Hoerbert will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Special Olympics of Illinois, Region H c/o Mott & Henning Funeral home; PO Box 257; Athens, Illinois 62613.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

03/11/2026

Donald Meints, age 85, of Athens, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Mason City Area Nursing Home.

He was born July 15, 1940 in Peoria, IL the son Aaron and Minnie Brauer - Meints.

Donald married Pamela Beecham on September 7, 1963 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pekin, Illinois.

Mourning his passing are his sons, Vance Meints of South Carolina, Craig (wife Amy) Meints of Florida, and Joel (wife Jennifer) Meints of Lincoln; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, William Meints of Florida, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by both parents and his wife, Pam.

Don worked as a mail carrier at USPS for most of his life.

Donald was in the US Coast Guard.

Don was a member of the Athens Christian Church.

He enjoyed woodworking, reading and sports.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Burial of cremains will be held at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin at a later date.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

02/27/2026

Delores Showalter gained her wings on February 26th, 2026.

She was born July 8th, 1944 the daughter of Frank and Dortha (Greer) Showalter.

Dee lived most her life in Fancy Prairie, IL before moving to Sherman.

She is survived by 3 sisters, Gail (David) Copi of Springfield, Sharon (Steve) Mitts of Sherman and Diane (Bill) Hipshire of Shelby, Ohio; 3 nieces, 6 nephews, 11 great nieces, 1 great great nephew and two great great nieces.

Dee worked for the State of Illinois for 35 years. After retiring she served as Chief Human Resource Officer at Hope School for 15 years. She loved playing cards, cross stitching, sewing and most of all she loved her family.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A celebration of life for Delores will be held on Sunday, March 29th, 2026 at Lincoln Greens Golf Course in Springfield, IL from 12 PM – 3 PM. The family welcomes friends to share stories at 1 PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to “Wooden it Be Lovely” in Springfield, IL.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the Showalter family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

02/27/2026

Dale Allen Beadle, 61, of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on February 25, 2026, after a battle
with cancer.

He was born on June 26, 1964, in Springfield, Illinois, to Earl T. Beadle and Shirley M. Tuttle.

Dale graduated from Greenview High School and proudly served his country in the United States
Air Force.

Dale worked as a security guard at the Holiday Inn in Springfield before earning his Associate
Degree in Architectural Design. He later dedicated several years of service to the State of
Illinois.

He enjoyed drawing and was an enthusiastic supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals and his favorite
football team. Dale will be remembered for his creativity and his loyalty to the teams he loved.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Tuttle of Nashville, Illinois; his brothers, Paul (Pam)
Beadle of Indianapolis, Indiana; Donald (Hyong Son) Beadle of Edmond, Oklahoma; and David
Beadle of Springfield, Illinois; his sister, Teresa Hake of Nashville, Illinois; his stepsisters,
Pamela (Joe) Mathes of Denver, Colorado, and Betty Jo Tuttle of Roswell, New Mexico; his
stepbrother, Jeffrey Tuttle of Greenview, Illinois; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and
cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Beadle; his stepfather, King Tuttle; and his brother-
in-law, Gary Hake.

Cremation rites will be accorded. In accordance with Dale’s wishes, no services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice.
Cremation rites will be accorded.

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02/23/2026

Rick Selinger, age 73, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home.

Rick was born on May 18, 1952, in Springfield, Illinois. On November 9, 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Linda Siemert.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Linda; his children, Rich (wife Jamie) Selinger, Andrea Trickey, and Kevin (wife Katie) Selinger; his sister-in-law Dorothy Selinger; seven grandchildren, Brad (wife Kenzie) Trickey, C**t Selinger, Bryson Trickey, Kai Selinger, Brenton Trickey, Ruby Selinger, and Otto Selinger; one great-granddaughter, Blakely Trickey; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry (wife Lois) Selinger and Delores Pollack; his brothers, Dennis and Mark Selinger; his sister, Karen Selinger; his aunt, Betty McLean; his uncle, Jack Selinger; and many other beloved family members.

Rick was deployed as a Military Drug Investigator for the US Army in Korea during the Vietnam War. After serving his country there, Rick returned home and earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois at Springfield and worked as a Deputy Marshal for the US Marshals Service.

He also attended farrier school in Oklahoma and shod horses for over twenty years. After leaving the Marshals, Rick became a coal miner, first in Virden and then in Elkhart, where he specialized in mine safety and led the mine rescue team in various competitions throughout the United States. He later earned his CDL and saw the entire country as an over-the-road semi driver. Upon retirement, Rick found his calling and became a bus driver for the Williamsville school district. He loved his bus kids and found much enjoyment in getting them safely back and forth to school and sporting events.

Rick belonged to many organizations, including the Pleasant Plains Masonic Lodge where he served in numerous leadership positions and made great friends. He was also a member of the Ansar Shriner organization in Springfield and the Williamsville United Methodist Church, where he served as trustee.

Growing up, Rick enjoyed competing in horse shows and competitions with his brother, Dennis, and continued that love of horses throughout his life, owning and training quarter horses, Belgian drafts, Shire drafts, and even a few donkeys and a pony.

His farm in western Illinois was his pride and joy, as well as his place to get away. He spent his time there hunting, fishing, and thoroughly enjoying the property with his children and grandchildren, in whom he instilled a love and appreciation of the outdoors. Additionally, Rick enjoyed raising cattle, restoring antique farm equipment, and loving on his puppies.

He was loved by all and will be missed.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Pleasant Plains Masonic Lodge and the Williamsville United Methodist Church.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

02/21/2026

Gareth L. Golay, age 87, of Sherman, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Arcadia at Sangamon Valley in Springfield.

He was born on February 4, 1939. in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Hubert and Alice (Goodman) Golay.

Gareth married Myrna Brown on September 1, 1962, at the Sherman United Methodist Church.
She preceded him in death in 2023.

Mourning his passing are three brothers-in-law, Gary (Jill) Brown, Byron (Nancy) Brown and Craig (Donna) Brown; and several nieces and nephews.

He is also preceded in death by his parents.

Gareth graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston with a master’s degree in 1965.

He worked for AT&T as a Computer Programmer.

Gareth was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman.

He served for the US Navy.

Graveside services for Gareth will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Strode Cemetery near Cantrall, IL with Rev. James Stuenkel officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or WILD Canine Rescue.

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02/19/2026

George Allen Conlee, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

He was born on August 3, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Allan M. Conlee and Geraldine (Richardson) Hughes.

George married Margie Medlock in 1960 in Quincy, Illinois, and they shared 40 years of marriage prior to her passing in February of 2000.

He is survived by his daughters, Melissa (Jason) Mital of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Melinda Conlee (Keith Ramey) of Springfield, Illinois; brothers, Jim Hughes and Richard Hughes; and granddaughter, Lillian Conlee Stevens.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie; his parents; and his sister, Sharolynn Funderburke.

George proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1959. He was a member of the American Legion and worked as a member of Asbestos Workers Local #1 for 30 years.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Brittin Cemetery near Cantrall, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Protective League, 1001 Taintor Road, Springfield, Illinois 62702.

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02/16/2026

Jason E. Tomlin, age 48, of Athens, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on September 10, 1977, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Roger and Patricia (Bozarth) Tomlin.

He is survived by his beloved son, Ian Tomlin (significant other Kahteya Gibbons); his brother, Chris (Lisa) Tomlin; his sister, Nicole Tomlin (significant other James Fricke); as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Patricia Tomlin.

Jason was a graduate of Athens High School in Athens, Illinois. He worked as a hydraulics technician at Caterpillar in Decatur, Illinois, until lifelong medical conditions resulted in his disability.

Jason’s greatest accomplishment and pride in life was his son, Ian. Ian was his world, and Jason loved and adored him beyond measure. He had a passion for rebuilding and painting cars and was especially talented at airbrushing, creating detailed and impressive work.

Jason enjoyed listening to music, drawing, watching races, playing bags, PopDarts, and spending time with his beloved dog, “Buddy Love”. He cherished time spent with his friends and those close to him while drinking a few drinks.

Jason was also proud of his heritage, as his fourth great-grandfather, Abner Hall, whom was one of the founders of the town of Athens.

Visitation for Jason will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services will be held at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Mott & Henning Funeral Home.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

02/13/2026

Albert McCarthy, age 68, of Sweetwater, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence.

He was born September 12, 1957 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Albert and Nancy (Taylor) McCarthy.

Albert married Marilyn Beavers on April 6, 2006.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Marilyn; children, Jason Benton, Cory McIntyre, Mike McIntyre, Charles Benton, Robbie Benton, Angela Fernandez, and Roberta Benton; numerous grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; and brothers, Jeff McCarthy and Leslie McCarthy.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Albert graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois.

He worked as a welder for Onken’s Inc. for many years.

Albert’s favorite hobby was fishing. He also enjoyed riding Harleys and being a mechanic.

Albert was a diehard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

Visitation for Albert will be held from 9:00 AM until time of funeral services at 10:30AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, Illinois. Burial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

02/06/2026

Wanda Stott, age 96, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on April 7, 1929, in Clay, Kentucky, the daughter of Carroll and Jewell (Vaughn) Brown.
Wanda married Thomas Dale Stott on June 25, 1950, at the Cantrall United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death.
Mourning her passing are her son, Mark (Michele) Stott of Cantrall; daughter, Betty (Duane) Albert of Petersburg; three grandchildren, Heather (Joe) Green, Angela Mills, and Evan Stott; five great-grandchildren, Lindsay Kincade, Aidan Kincade, Xander Mills, Katelyn Green, and Zachary Green; two great-great-grandchildren, Everleigh and Delilah Meyer; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dale; two brothers, William and Wayne Brown; and one sister, Jeanette Buerkett.
Wanda was a graduate of Athens High School.
She was employed as a secretary throughout her career, working for Franklin Life, Midstate Appliance, and Federal Crop Insurance.
Wanda was a faithful member of the Athens Christian Church and the Rainmakers Camping Club. She also volunteered for many years at the Athens Municipal Library.
She enjoyed quilting, camping, bowling, square dancing, reading, and playing the dulcimer. Above all, she cherished spending time with her family.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM, also at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Athens Christian Church or the Athens Municipal Library.

02/04/2026

Lawrence Wohler, age 79, of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 1, 1946 in Springfield, IL the son of Robert and Doris Simmering – Wohler.

Lawrence married Charlotte Willis on September 4th, 1965 at Greenview Christian Church and recently celebrated their 60th anniversary with family and friends.

Mourning his passing are his wife, Charlotte, son Joe (wife Alicia) Wohler and daughter Amy (Kristy) Wohler; one son in law, Jason Blackburn; five grandchildren, Emma, Tessa and Henry Wohler and Addie & Eli Blackburn; three sisters, Gaileh Tice, Marla (Tom) Entwistle and Rachelle Wohler as well as several beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws.

He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter Suzanne Blackburn.

Lawrence graduated from Greenview High School in 1964.

He was a self employed farmer in the Greenview area for 61 years.

He was also a member of the Greenview Christian Church. Lawrence also served on the National Bank of Petersburg board as well as several other farming related boards.

Visitation for Lawrence will be held on Monday, February 9th, 2026 from 4 PM – 7 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, IL Services will be held on Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 at 10 AM at the Greenview Christian Church.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Greenview Christian Church or The Historic Marbold Farmstead Association.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.