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10/09/2025

Isaiah Caleb Wayne Pacquette

McLean – Isaiah Caleb Wayne Pacquette, infant son of Savanah R. Biehl and Micah Pacquette, was born into the arms of the angels on Friday, October 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Isaiah shall forever be missed by his parents, and grandparents, Cheree and Daniel Biehl and Jen Pacquette.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family.

10/06/2025

Memorial Service Planned for Roger L. Nichols

Bloomington – Roger L. Nichols, 70, of Bloomington and Fairbury, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, IL.

*** A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Danvers Baptist Church in Danvers with Rev. Bob Clark officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private burial will be at a later date. ***

Roger Lee Nichols was born June 28, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Lee and Evelyn Curtis Nichols. He was united in marriage to Jackie Christenson. She survives.

Roger is also survived by children: Kim (Chris) Frauli, Karen (Josh) Wiley, Greg Nichols, Louie (Claire) Nichols, Jody Nichols, Tim Nichols, Marty (Ashley) Nichols, Zak Nichols, Sally (Tyler) Smith, Sadie (Brandon) Bradford, and Baylee (Kyle) Knudsen; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; one sister: Debbie (Rick) Gibson; niece Sandy Sumrall; and nephew Rickey Gibson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter-in-law, Robin, and nephew Ryan Gibson.

Roger grew up in the Dwight and Pontiac area and was a self-employed upholsterer. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Memorials may be made to Roger’s family.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family with arrangements.

09/19/2025

Roslie A. Hamblin

Atlanta – Roslie A. Hamblin, 87, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cremation Rites will be accorded, and burial will be at a later date at the Atlanta Cemetery.

Roslie Ann Kaup was born June 23, 1938, in Champaign, the daughter of Frank and Eileen Stahl Kaup. She was united in marriage to Homer L. Hamblin, Jr. on July 30, 1956. He preceded Roslie in death on July 19, 2022.

Roslie is survived by three children, Gayle Hamblin, Laurie Hamblin, and Jim (Melissa) Hamblin; one daughter-in-law, Hortense Hamblin; eight grandchildren: Josie (Lance) Warren, Andrea (Matt) Armstrong, Daniel Hamblin, Tracy (Jason) Trimble, Leigh (Jimmie) Barr, Kyson Hamblin, Jamie Hamblin, and Meagan Hamblin; eleven great-grandchildren: Shawnee, Cayden, Addi, Aubrey, Aaron, Kaine, Seth, Kahle, Landen, Ryker, and Carlee; and one brother, David (Kathy) Kaup of North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Mark Hamblin; and two sisters: Barbara Wahls and Patricia Brown.

Roslie and Homer owned and operated Kaup / Hamblin’s Superette in Atlanta, having taken over from her parents. Between the two couples, they owned the small-town grocery store for 50 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. Roslie and Homer had enjoyed square dancing, and she enjoyed sewing, reading, and word searches.

Special thanks is extended to Atlanta Rescue Squad, her caregiver Lena, Carle Hospice, Nurse Nina, and Dr. Rossi.

Memorials may be made to Atlanta Rescue Squad or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.

09/18/2025

Roger L. Nichols

Bloomington – Roger L. Nichols, 70, of Bloomington and Fairbury, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, IL.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time.

Roger Lee Nichols was born June 28, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Lee and Evelyn Curtis Nichols. He was united in marriage to Jackie Christenson. She survives.

Roger is also survived by children: Kim (Chris) Frauli, Karen (Josh) Wiley, Greg Nichols, Louie (Claire) Nichols, Jody Nichols, Tim Nichols, Marty (Ashley) Nichols, Zak Nichols, Sally (Tyler) Smith, Sadie (Brandon) Bradford, and Baylee (Kyle) Knudsen; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; one sister: Debbie (Rick) Gibson; niece Sandy Sumrall; and nephew Rickey Gibson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter-in-law, Robin, and nephew Ryan Gibson.

Roger grew up in the Dwight and Pontiac area and was a self-employed upholsterer. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Memorials may be made to Roger’s family.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family with arrangements.

09/17/2025

Barbara S. Johnson

Bloomington -- Barbara S. “Barb” Johnson, 87, of Bloomington, Illinois, left this earthly life on September 15, 2025.

Barb was born to James and Fairby Bray Brandt on August 18, 1938, and was raised in Armington, Illinois. She graduated from Hittle Township High School in 1956.

Barb married her husband of 67 years, James “Jim” Johnson, on March 29, 1958. Together they moved to Minier, where they spent most of their life.

They had a daughter, Pamela (Gregory) Lee, and a son, Andrew Johnson. She dearly loved her two grandchildren, Kristen Lee (Luke) Arnold and Ryan (Tori) Lee. Her four great-granddaughters, Lorelei and Anabelle Arnold, and Ryan and Tori’s two daughters brought her much joy.

Barb worked numerous jobs throughout her life, including the Abstract Company, Funks Seeds, Dr. Lainvee’s office, the Olympia Review, Anderson Insurance, and Village Flowers & Gifts.

She loved serving her community through volunteer service at places she felt were important, such as the Minier Rescue Squad as an EMT, Minier Christian Church, Armington Christian Church, and Relay for Life. She valued time with friends and family and often invited those she loved to spend time with her at Minier Lake, where she was a long-time member. Typically, when you saw her, you left with a gift — she was especially good at sharing her homemade jellies and jams.

Barb is survived by her husband, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many siblings, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law, four brothers and a sister, daughter, son, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Visitation and Funeral will be held at Armington Christian Church on Friday, September 19, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Minister Tyler Escoubas will officiate. A brief graveside service will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery, rural Atlanta, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, Barb asked that donations be made to the Sotos Syndrome Support Association (SotosSyndrome.org) in her memory.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta, Illinois.

09/15/2025

Patricia Gail Payne Kirkpatrick

Atlanta, IL – Surrounded by her Earthly family, Patricia Gail Payne Kirkpatrick, 60, of New London, Iowa, joined her Heavenly family on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Services for Gail will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Atlanta United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., to be followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Deborah J. Johnston officiating. Graveside services at Hartsburg Union Cemetery will be held at 1:30 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Patricia Gail Payne was born February 8, 1965, in Lincoln, the daughter of Les and Peggy Westen Payne. She was united in marriage to Douglas Kirkpatrick on April 2, 1998. He preceded Gail in death on December 23, 2023.

Gail is survived by her parents, Les and Peggy Payne; three step-children: Stacy (Joe) Jarvis, Nichole (Micah) Peterson, and Spike Kirkpatrick; six step-grandchildren; and aunts and uncles: Ann (Steve) Siltman, Shirley Kavanaugh, Brian (Cindy) Westen, and John (Ronette) Payne; along with many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband and grandparents.
Gail was a 1983 graduate of Hartsburg-Emden High School. She then graduated from Lincoln College, Mennonite College of Nursing, and Clarkson College, completing a Family Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing) degree. Gail felt a special calling for caring for the elderly. She had worked as a traveling nurse, director of nursing at DeWitt County Nursing Home, an ICU nurse in both Illinois and Iowa, and completed her career as a Nurse Practitioner at River Hills Nursing Home in Keokuk, Iowa.

She was a member of Hartsburg Methodist church and enjoyed spending time with her husband, camping, riding motorcycles, and attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. She also loved dogs and cats and owned many throughout the years.

Memorials may be made to her family or P.A.W.S., 2031 48th Street, Ft. Madison, Iowa 52627.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.

09/08/2025

Darla C. Rogers

McLean- Darla C. Rogers, 67, of McLean, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at The Arc of El Paso in El Paso, Illinois.

Memorial Services for Darla will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois with Rev. Mark Dossett officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. At the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the McLean Cemetery.

Darla Charlene Melton was born on November 1, 1957, in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Joseph "Ben" and Irene Adell Gordon Melton.

She is survived by her daughter: Staci (Josh) Kirk; one son: Josh Rogers; and three sisters: Vicki Melton, Paula (Al) Radefeld and Lori (Ed) Maher.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Darla graduated from the Olympia Community High School in 1975. She retired from the State Farm Insurance Company.

Her hobbies were sewing, watching game shows and helping her mother with events around the community.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.

09/05/2025

Barbara M. Phelps

Waynesville – Barbara M. Phelps, 87, of Waynesville, passed away at the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on September 3, 2025.

Services for Barbara will be held at the Waynesville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Becky Barrow will officiate. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville.

Barbara M. West was born January 27, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Emmett L. West and Gertrude “Trudie” L. Mundy West White. She was united in marriage to Selby D. Phelps on August 8, 1957. Selby preceded Barbara in death on August 15, 2015.

Barbara is survived by three children: Sheila (Steve) Ford, Michael (Kim) Phelps, and Lisa Davis; nine grandchildren: Renee (John) Goddard, Rebecca (Joel) Pabst, Rachel Ford, Ashley (Eric) Bender, Lacy Phelps, Dylan (Meghan) Phelps, Tristan Davis, Jeremy (Stephanie) Nelson, and Angie (Josh) Gillespie; and 15 great-grandchildren: Stella, Gabriel, Noah, Elijah, Jolene, Ellis, Jaynie, Ella, Bentley, Kobe, Alex P., Alex N., Benny, Easton and Ava.

Barbara had worked at General Electric in Bloomington. She was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Memorials may be made to the Waynesville United Methodist Church.

Final Arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.

09/03/2025

Wanda S. Lowery

Waynesville – Wanda S. Lowery,73, of Waynesville, passed away at her home on September 2, 2025.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville.

Wanda S. Ogg was born November 23, 1951, in Lincoln, the daughter of Robert M. and Maxine Arletta Ryan Ogg. She was united in marriage to Jerry L. Lowery on December 2, 1972. He preceded Wanda in death on December 29, 2016.

She is survived by four daughters: Erin Roesch, Erica (Kenny) Benoit, Justine (Caleb) Gary, and Jade (Zach) Rickord; six grandchildren: Bailey (Frankie) Boyd, Bowen Benoit, Tucker Garey, Ryder Garey, Averlee Rickord, and Emery Garey; and two great-grandchildren: Frankie Boyd III and Keely Boyd.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Wanda had worked at the Clinton Power Station as a clerk. She loved spending time with her family, her horse Lily and her dog Precious and granddog Prince.

Memorials may be made to the Waynesville Fire Department.

Final arrangements entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta.

09/03/2025

Carolyn M. Rauch

Bloomington – Carolyn M. Rauch, 81, of Bloomington, formerly of Downs, passed away at her home on August 30, 2025.

Services for Carolyn will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, IL. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Carolyn M. Pape was born May 29, 1944, in Belleville, the daughter of Walter H. and Adele L. Krone Pape.

Carolyn is survived by two children: Christopher (Karen) Rauch and Jennifer (Danny) Lilly; and three grandchildren: Aizik “A.J.” Wagner, Brianna Lilly, and Matthew Lilly.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Pape, and one grandson, Michael “Trey” C. Wagner III.

Carolyn was a 1962 graduate of Columbia High School in Columbia, IL. She then graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing in 1965, followed by McKendree College where Carolyn received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Carolyn had also completed a Master of Science in Nursing at St. Louis University (MSN).

Carolyn was a practicing nurse for 57 years, during which time she also instructed at Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville for 17 years. She attended Living Hope Christian Church in Downs. Carolyn loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, and was a cat lover. She really enjoyed living at the Villas of Holly Brook – Assisted Living & Memory Care: Bloomington Fox Creek the last few years and playing Crazy 8s and BINGO with her “family” there.

Memorials may be made to the Carolyn Rauch Alpha Alpha Delta Scholarship at Lakeview College of Nursing, 903 N. Logan Ave., Danville, IL 61832 or to the Living Hope Christian Church Women’s Bible Study, 608 N Huff Road, Downs, IL 61736.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta, IL.

09/03/2025

Dorothy M. Ross Graveside Services Scheduled

Clinton – Dorothy M. Ross, 84, of Clinton, formerly of McLean, passed away at Manor Care Nursing Home in Clinton on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Graveside Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the McLean Cemetery. Cremation Rites were accorded.
Dorothy M. Grubbs was born November 4, 1940, the daughter of Peona and Ruby Russell Grubbs. She was united in marriage to Teddy L. Ross on June 20, 1964. He preceded Dorothy in death on Dec. 18, 1999.

Dorothy is survived by her children: Sandra (Tom) Swearingen, Kimberly Johnson, Marvin Ross, and Doug (Erica) Ross; thirteen grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by daughter Diana Huffman, sister Ann Girdler and brother Randy Grubbs.

Dorothy retired from Eaton in Lincoln and had worked at the DIXIE Truckers Home in McLean and Country Aire Restaurant in Atlanta. She enjoyed dancing, especially line dancing, and listening to her son’s band.

Memorials may be made to UAMS Medical Center, 4301 W. Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.

Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln is assisting the family with arrangements.

08/12/2025

David "Dave" W. Deverman

Atlanta -- David W. "Dave" Deverman, 65, of Atlanta passed away at his home on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the New Union Cemetery in Lincoln.

David W. Deverman was born on April 21, 1960 in Lincoln, the son of Darrell L. And Betty French Deverman.

Surviving Dave is his mother, one sister Diane (Ray) Esposito, one niece: Christine (Tim) Kirk, one nephew: Mark Esposito, one great-nephew: Oliver Kirk, two great-nieces: Violet and Eloise Kirk; and two aunts: Doris (John) Irwin and Bonnie (Mike) Tish.

He was preceded in death by his father and Aunt Connie (Richard) Fulscher.

Dave graduated from Olympia High School in 1978. He was employed at Central Illinois Ag working in the parts department in Atlanta for many years. He also worked at the Atlanta Golf Course.

Memorials may be made to Atlanta Fire Department.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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