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04/21/2026

Dorothy A. Ortiz

Springfield – Dorothy A. Ortiz, 75, of Springfield, formerly of Alsip and Atlanta, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Graveside Memorial Services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Military Rites to be accorded. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Dorothy Anne Brandt, was born October 27, 1950, the daughter of Roy Harold and Eirlys Jones Brandt. She was united in marriage to Gilbert James Ortiz on February 14, 1981. He survives.

Dorothy is also survived by one son, Gilbert (Miriam) Ortiz, Jr.; three step-children: Michelle (Karl) Hoefle, Steve (Shannon) Ortiz and Becky (Brad) Ortiz-Melvin; nine grandchildren: Nick, Zach, Kimberly, Audrey, Alexis, Savannah, Skylar, Steven, Jr. and Sadie; four great-grandchildren: Hunter, Keagon, Elizabeth, and Nicole; and siblings: Terry Brandt, Sharon (John) Gerecke, and Elizabeth (Walter) Metevier.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Brandt.

Dorothy was a graduate of Atlanta High School and then served in the United States Air Force. She completed a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She worked for the Illinois Internal Revenue for 20 years at various locations, progressing from clerk to processor to manager. She had also worked for the NY Times as a clerk and at various medical offices in reception and scheduling. Dorothy enjoyed crochet, archaeology, anthropology, ancient and current history.

Memorials in her name may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

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

04/16/2026

Mark W. Overholser

Atlanta, IL – Mark W. Overholser, 54, of Atlanta, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Crawford’s Pub in Bloomington from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Mark W. Overholser was born August 28, 1971, in Normal, the son of Wayne E. and Joyce A. Auth Overholser. They preceded Mark in death.

Mark is survived by his children: Celeste Knebel and Mark Barnhill; three grandchildren: Nevaeh Thome, Nirvana Sinclair, and Novagean Sinclair; one brother, Tim (Diane) Overholser; his life partner of 17 years, Cassi Crull; and step-father Mark Hitzner.

Mark had worked in construction. He was proud of having been baptized and serving as an altar boy for St. Patrick’s Church in Bloomington. He was very talented at martial arts and had a passion for survival knowledge. Mark was proud of his achievements in MMA fighting with Coffrin’s ATA Marital Arts. He was a huge fan of “The Doors” and loved anything to do with Halloween. Mark adored his cats and made a habit of feeding strays. He loved the small-town life of Atlanta. It also gave him great joy to reconnect with his daughter and grandchildren these past few years.

Mark will be forever in his loved ones’ hearts and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Mark’s family, in care of Celeste Knebel, or to Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington.

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

04/13/2026

Jamie M. Brennan

Atlanta -- Jamie M. Brennan, 65, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Brennan will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Larry Crawford officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home.

Cremation Rites will be accorded following the services.

Jamie Michele Coleman was born on April 8, 1961, in Lincoln, the daughter of John F. And Joyce R. Hughes Coleman. She was united in marriage to Timothy Brennan. He survives.

Also surviving are her children: Austin Brennan and Alexis (Brian Becker) Brennan; four grandchildren: Paizlee, Blake, Easton Taytum Becker; one sister: Jean Coleman; and one brother: Keith (Ann) Coleman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Joseph Coleman and one sister: Judy Schaub.

Jamie graduated from the Lincoln Community High School in 1978 and later from Lincoln Christian College. She was employed as a social worker with Catholic Charities for many years.

She was a member of Open Arms Fellowship in Lincoln.

Her hobbies included listening to Southern Gospel music, reading, and watching crime shows on television. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Open Arms Fellowship Church.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

04/07/2026

Robert Kevin Blythe

Atlanta, IL – Robert Kevin Blythe, 73, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.

Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Masonic Rites will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Graveside Services and Burial will be held at the Keller Cemetery in Lovington on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Robert Kevin Blythe was born June 25, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Robert Eugene and Ruie Moses Blythe. He was united in marriage to Jeannine Elder on December 15, 1979. She survives.

Kevin is also survived by children: Nanette (Keith) Mathews, Leslie (Sean) Masterson, and Josh (Michele) Brown; son-in-law Marshall Mikesell; grandchildren: Blade Mathews, Summer Mathews, Chuck Mathews, Emily Masterson, Jillian Masterson, Ellie Grace Masterson, Anna Mei Masterson, Molly Masterson, Cullen Masterson, Avarie Brown, Emmett Brown, Colton Bradshaw, Cameran (Erin) Bradshaw, Gracie Bradshaw, Josie Mikesell, and Rowan Mikesell; and great-granddaughter Julia Bradshaw; and one sister: Debra (Steven) Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Lori Mikesell.

Kevin graduated from Lovington High School and then Lakeland Community College. He had worked for Thermogas as a manager and for Armtech as an insurance adjuster and supervisor. He was a member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church and Atlanta Masonic Lodge #165 A.F. & A.M. where he had served as Master at least 14 times. Kevin loved raising horses and in his spare time worked with leather and repaired saddles. He volunteered with the Atlanta Fire Department and the Logan County Mounted Police, “The Posse.”

Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad.

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

03/27/2026

Duane L. Windmiller

Lincoln, IL -- Duane L. Windmiller, 75, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Doug Maris officaiting. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Duane Luy Windmiller was born on July 20, 1950, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Robert and Almeda Luy Windmiller. He was united in marriage to Susan Powell on May 23, 1981. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Amanda (Josh) Koonce, Andrew (Andrew Hanson) Windmiller and Robert (Janelle) Windmiller; five grandchildren: Noah Tosh, James (Josiah) Allen, Mason Tosh, Gabriel Koonce, and Arya Koonce; two brother: Glynn (Karen) Billingsley and Keith Windmiller; one sister: Roberta Windmiller; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter: Ashley Windmiller.

Duane graduated from East Ridge High School in 1968 and then served in the United States Marine Corp. He retired from Aqua Illinois in Kankakee after 50 years of service. He was a member of Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

He was an avid history person, loved doing crossword puzzles and enjoyed watching the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Black Hawks and Chicago Bears.

Memorials may be made to Parkinson Foundation.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/19/2026

Jason A. Etherton

Lincoln -- Jason A. Etherton, 50, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at his home. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Jason Andrew Etherton was born on March 20, 1975, in Bloomington, the son of Harry Randall Etherton. He was united in marriage to Kelly Guffey-Hankins on May 1, 2022. She survives.

Also surviving are his stepchildren: Branden Schnieder and Harlan (Haden) Hankins, III; one brother: Mark (Melody) Etherton; one sister: Tracy (Brian) Sager; stepmother: Nancy Hoover; his nieces and nephews: Harmony Etherton, Rebecca (Aaron) Buchheit, and Gregory Amburgey .

He was preceded in death by his father.

Jason graduated from Olympia High School in 1993 and later from Lincoln College. He was employed by the State of Illinois in the Illinois Department of Revenue.

He was very passionate about music and loved playing his guitar. Ni****ne Poetic and The Jay Cannon Project were two of many bands he played with. He also loved camping and sitting by the fire while entertaining family and friends. He also loved a good slot machine.

Memorials may be made to the Olympia High School Band Department.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/16/2026

Charles "Ozzie" J. Koller

Atlanta -- Charles "Ozzie" J. Koller, 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Graveside Services for Mr. Koller will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery with Dr. LC Sutton officiating.

Visitation will be held at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery.

Charles J. Koller, Jr. was born in Peoria on February 5, 1937, the son of Charles J. Koller, Sr. and Doris Dieckow Koller. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Marie Dano on March 4, 1957. She survives.

Also surviving are his two sons: Charles J. Koller III and Steve (Tracy) Koller; two grandchildren: Rob Koller and Jaclyn Koller; and three great-grandchildren: Keigan Hoster, Lylah Koller and Lily Koller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Greg Koller, one brother: Roger Koller, and one sister: Nancy Long.

Charles graduated from Limestone Community High School in Bartonville in the class of 1955. He was employed at R.A. Cullinan-Rowe Construction for many years. He was a member of Local IUOE #649 of Peoria.

His hobbies include trail rides on his mules, gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Logan County Mounted Patrol associated with Logan County Sheriff's Office.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Logan County Paramedic Association.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/05/2026

James "Jim" L. Johnson

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 most of their life, and had a daughter, Pamela (Gregory) Lee, and a son, Andrew Johnson. Jim found great joy in loving his two grandchildren, Kristen Lee (Luke) Arnold and Ryan (Tori) Lee. His four great-granddaughters, Lorelei and Anabelle Arnold and Ryan and Tori’s two daughters were the lights of his life.

Jim proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict as a diesel mechanic. After his Military service, Jim returned to his career at Caterpillar where he would retire after 40 years. He was then employed by the Olympia C.U.S.D. #16 bus garage, servicing buses, and at times serving as a substitute bus driver.

In Jim’s early years, he attended Eminence Christian Church, rural Atlanta. After marriage, he became a member of Minier Christian Church, where he and Barb raised their family and enjoyed the community together. He was a member of the Minier Legion and a fierce euchre player.

For many years Jim grew fruits and vegetables in his garden and was well known for his horseradish. Jim enjoyed hunting deer and morel mushrooms, and fishing—all ways that he fed his family. Jim valued time with his family and friends and often entertained with his wife at their Minier Lake cabin, where they were long-time members. If you were lucky enough to enjoy some of the fish that Jim fried, you know that his special batter recipe is one to remember.

Jim was very thankful for his time at Holly Brook Towanda Barnes, Bloomington. He was well loved and cared for by the staff and residents.

Jim is survived by his son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, three sisters, wife, daughter, son, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Services will be held at Minier Christian Church on Monday, March 9, 2026. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Minister Brady Cremeens will officiate. A brief graveside service will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery, rural Atlanta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to LittleGalilee.org (LGCC) Fishing Camp in Jim’s memory.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois is handling arrangements.

03/04/2026

Laura J. Gresham

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. – 7:00 p.m.

Laura Jean Cole was born in Danville, IL, on May 10, 1964, the daughter of Charles Richard and Nancy Lee Shipman Cole. She was united in marriage to Jimmie Dean Gresham on June 8, 2002.
Laura is survived by her husband and one sister, Betsy Ann Cole.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Laura was a 1982 graduate of Warrensburg-Latham High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Eastern Illinois University in 1986. She had been a teacher at St. Teresa High School in Decatur, IL, and a State Farm Claims Representative. She worked for the Decatur Herald & Review as a sports clerk and computer operator for 22 years. She was a member of Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln, and enjoyed reading and traveling, especially to the Gulf Coast and Mississippi.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or an organization of the donor’s choice.

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

03/03/2026

Laura Gresham

Atlanta -- Laura Jean Gresham, 61, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Funeral arrangements are pending with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.

02/26/2026

On Thursday, February 26 - 6:30 PM, at City Hall, City of Atlanta and Atlanta Township are hosting an informational meeting for residents interested in learning about the Logan County Show Bus Transportation. Come learn how the program works, who to call and where they will take you. If you need assistance getting to doctor appointments, picking up prescriptions, going to get groceries, this service may help you. Please pass the word to anyone who may benefit.

02/19/2026

Willma Jean Landrus

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 to Gilbert LeRoy Landrus on May 1, 1960. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2022.

Wilma is survived by her children: Lori (Gary) Klink and Larry Landrus; siblings: Wayne (Louise) Adams, Bill (Eric) Adams, Ron (Reeta) Adams, Betty (Bill) Brockett, Margie (Don) Ferguson, Randy (Judy) Adams and Tina (Leland) Soule; grandchildren: Jeff Crews, Brittany Rodriguez, Brian (Destany) Crews, Kellie Landrus, and Kaity (Alex) Horn; and great-grandchildren: Lana Crews, Kaleb Crews, Grayson Crews, Isabelle Rodriguez, and Meena Raychaudhuri.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings: Nancy Brennan, Shirley Elmore, Sharon Bull, and Chuck Adams.

Wilma was a 1959 graduate of Pontiac Township High School and had run a home daycare for many years. She enjoyed traveling, visiting with family, and spending time with her grandkids.

Wilma’s family is especially thankful for the heartfelt care she received at Accolade Healthcare.

Memorials may be made to Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac.

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

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