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03/30/2026

Doris E. Oltmanns

Lincoln -- Doris E. Oltmanns, 91, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Doris requested that her body be donated to medical science and no services or visitation were to be held.

Burial will be at a later date in Zion Cemetery.

Doris Eileen Thompson was born on February 19, 1935 in Lincoln, the daughter of Thomas E. and Eileen Wanda Harbert Thompson.

She is survived by her children: James (Rosalie) Amberg Jr., Cindi (Michael Hanson) Kruse, Robert Amberg, Rod Amberg and Brandi Lantman; twelve grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and one Brother: David (Sue) Thompson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Edward Thompson and Thomas Thompson, and one sister, Joann Heidbreder.

Doris graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1953. She was a successful Broker/Owner of Doris and Associates Real Estate and was actively involved in the Real Estate business for nearly 50 years.

She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and former member of Logan County Board of Realtors, where she was a past president.

Doris was an avid supporter of Carroll Catholic School. Her hobbies included playing bingo, reading and keeping up on her Facebook and emails. She enjoyed special times with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Carroll Catholic School or the Salvation Army.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/25/2026

Cheryl M. Agee

Maroa, IL - Cheryl M. Agee, 59, of Maroa, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Cheryl Marie Miles was born on May 3, 1966, in Monticello, the daughter of Bruce Lee and Norma Lee Miles. On July 14, 1989, she married Woodrow Terrell Agee. He survives.

Cheryl graduated from the Maroa-Forsyth High School in 1984. She worked a few jobs before starting her career at Millikin University in the mailroom where she made all students and faculty feel welcome and loved, and at Ameren as a security officer. Her goal was to always support her family and be a friend to all those who knew her.

Her hobbies included watching her sons play sports, doing photography, and spending time with family and friends; she loved playing with her grandchildren.

Cheryl was a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering love for her family. Even in the face of her illness, she carried herself with resilience and a spirit that inspired everyone around her. She had a way of making people seen, valued, and deeply loved — whether through her kind words, her laughter, or simply her presence.

Along with her husband, surviving are her two sons, Andrew (Lauren) Agee and Aaron (Camilyn) Agee; two grandchildren, Ayden and Emma Agee; her father, Bruce Lee Miles; two sisters, Tammy (Bill) Rentmeister and Connie (Mike) Solimanto; one brother, Ed (Shelli) Miles; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by her mother Norma Miles, sister Debbie Cook, and nephew Evan Workman.

Memorials may be made to the Maroa-Forsyth High School Baseball program.

Graveside services for Cheryl will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Maroa Township Cemetery, and will be followed by a celebration of life at the Maroa Community Center (119 W Main St, Maroa, IL 61756) at 12:00 p.m. Any and all are welcome to attend both. If you know Cheryl, she never turned anyone away and would like all to remember and celebrate her.

Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln is assisting the family with 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.

03/15/2026

Rudy Heyen Services Scheduled

Greenview- Rudy Heyen, Jr., 81, of Greenview, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

*** A Memorial Service will be held at the Middletown United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Larry Moreau officiating. ***

Rudy was born on October 29, 1944, in Lincoln, the son of Rudolph and Ilda Boward Heyen.

He is survived by his children: Lori Heyen and Brent Heyen; one brother: Gary (Janet) Heyen; six grandchildren: Kevin Heyen, Brandon (Rachel) Heyen, Victoria (Adamm) Fitzpatrick Walker, David Heyen, Charlie Rose Heyen and Michael B. Heyen; three great-grandchildren: Haisley Heyen, Lucas Heyen and Mia Schlotzhauer, and his companion of many years, Jan Day.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons: Kevin Heyen and Michael D. Heyen.

Rudy graduated from New Holland High School in 1962 and then Illinois State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in animal science and was active on the livestock judging team. His early career was in education where he taught and was the principal of Emden Elementary School. After ending his educator career, he farmed in Missouri, Greenview, and the Middletown area and would occasionally substitute teach when needed.

His hobbies were attending auctions, fairs, dancing, and building things. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren show livestock.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/14/2026

Kathy J. Diamond

Lincoln -- Kathy J. Diamond was a woman of precise standards and a soft heart. At 66, Kathy passed away at her home in Lincoln on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, family devotion, quick wit, and a sharp eye for the beauty in the details.

Born in Alton, Illinois, on November 16, 1959, to Byron and Mildred Fry, Kathy was raised with the values of the Catholic faith — a foundation that stayed with her throughout her life. A 1978 graduate of Lincoln Community High School, she was a fixture of the community she called home for decades.

In 1983, she began a 35-year journey of marriage with Brian D. Diamond. Though Brian preceded her in death in 2018, the family they built together remained her greatest pride. Kathy faced the loss of her parents and six of her siblings with a quiet strength that she passed down to her own sons.

Kathy’s career as a florist at Flowers by Tibbs and as a Quality Control Inspector at Precision Products were more than just jobs: it was a reflection of her character. She believed in doing things right.
But when the workday ended, Kathy knew how to find balance: Some of her happiest hours were spent fishing, where the world slowed down and the only thing that mattered was the tug on the line. She enjoyed spending time at racing speedways throughout the region.

Kathy was also a dedicated hockey fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning, where she cheered them both on and off the ice. She was a proud supporter of Hockey Fights Cancer.

Kathy’s memory will be carried forward by those who knew her best: her sons, Jason (Kevin Valera) Harlow and Nathan (Roz Phillips) Diamond; her cherished grandchildren, Olivia, Hunter (Griffin) and Logan Diamond; her great-grandson, Dean Micheal Urbanski, and her very close friend Larry Riggs who compassionately stood by her side throughout her battle.

She joins her beloved Brian, her parents, her sister Ann Mardis, and her brothers Michael, Pat, Ray, Mark, and Jay Fry in eternal rest.

*** Friends and family are invited to honor Kathy’s memory on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the commencement of her memorial service at 1:30 p.m., officiated by Mr. Ryan Edgecombe. She will be laid to rest at Holy Cross cemetery in Lincoln. ***

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be directed to the family to help navigate medical and funeral expenses.

Kathy's family would like to thank her medical team, friends, and everyone else who stood by her during her brave fight with cancer. Your love and compassion will not be forgotten.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/12/2026

Marilyn J. Conley

Lincoln, Illinois -- Marilyn J. Conley, 84, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Conley will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Jefferson Street Christian Church with Mr. Michael Mallick and Mr. Henry Johnson officiating.

Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service at Jefferson Christian Church.

Burial will be at a later date at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln.

Marilyn Jean Scales was born at the St. Clara's Hospital in Lincoln on December 19, 1941, the daughter of Iver Walter and Augusta E. Lolling Scales. She was united in marriage to William H. "Bill" Conley on September 17, 1960. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2023.

Marilyn is survived by her sons: Rod (Shelly) Conley and Doug Conley; four grandchildren: Brian (Coralee) Stoltzenburg, Amber (Ryan) Eads, Cory Stoltzenburg, and Devan (Taylor) Duncheon; seven great-grandchildren: Bryson (Samatha Woolard) Eads, Tearney (Andrew Carder) Eads, Seth Evans, Emma (Noah Turley) Stoltzenburg, Kylee Eads, Kate Stoltzenburg, and Olivia Stoltzenburg; great-great-grandchildren: Paizley, Brynlee, Everleigh, Blayke and baby boy Carder on the way; and one brother: Jim Scales

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, one brother: Roger Scales, and one sister: Betty Walker.

Marilyn graduated from Hartsburg-Emden High School in 1959. She was employed at Lehn and Fink for many years. She was a member of Jefferson Street Christian Church. Her hobbies included quilting, sewing, and taking long rides.

Memorials may be made to Jefferson Street Christian Church.

Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

03/11/2026

Earle A. Cagle

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. Shane Sims officiating. A meal will follow the funeral service at the church.

Burial will be at a later date at the Edinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Illinois.

Earle Allen Cagle was born on October 1, 1959, in Taylorville, Illinois, the son of Lloys Lane and Judith Carmen Williams Cagle. On November 3, 1984, he married the love of his life, Teresa (Terri) Lessen. Together they built a life and raised their family in Edinburg, where they lived until 2018, when they moved to Sherman, to be closer to their beloved granddaughters.

Earle is survived by his devoted wife, Terri, his son: Jeremiah (Christina) Cagle, his daughter: Jillian Cagle and her boyfriend Cody Johnson; and his two cherished granddaughters Emma and Grace. He is also survived by his parents and his brother Douglas (Kim) Cagle, along with several nieces, nephews, and mother-in-law: Andra (Donald Stanfield) Lessen.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, two uncles, father-in-law: Marvin E. Lessen, and brother-in-law Jake Lessen.

Earle graduated from the Edinburg High School in 1978. He was employed at HSHS St. John's Hospital working in Security, and later as a diesel mechanic for RUSH Trucking.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and watching TV Documentaries. Earle's granddaughters, Emma and Grace, were the most important part of his life. One of his favorite traditions was promising them that if they worked hard and brought home good grades, he would take them out to lunch and give them $100 each to go shopping -- a memory they will always treasure.

Earle will be remembered for his love of family, his generosity, and the joy he found in spending time with the people he loved most. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made to the Pradir-Willi Homes, 36100 Genesee Lake Road, Oconomowoc, Wi., 53066 or Williamsville Christian Church.

Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.

03/09/2026

Benjamin Parker Hensley

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 Swofford) Hensley, his father: Benjamin (Emily) Hensley, two brothers: Drew X. Newell and Davis L. Hensley, maternal grandmother: Phyllis Hendricks, and paternal grandmother: Judy Hensley.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Ed Wallen and Steve Hensley.

Parker was a graduate of Lincoln Community High School with the Class of 2025. He was employed at Puritan Springs Water in Lincoln. His hobbies included playing video games, cooking, and taking care of his brother.

Memorials may be made to American Foundation for Su***de Prevention or to his family.

Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with services.

03/04/2026

Donna S. Creager

Lincoln -- Donna Sue Creager, 90, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the St. Clara Rehab and Senior 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 (Katie) Baker, Megan (Tom) Leahy, Mallory (Jordan Graves) C***s and Mason C***s; and six great-grandchildren: Ronyn, Finnegan, Elizabeth, Sophie, Veda and Imogene.

She was preceded in death by her two sons: Robert Mark C***s and Robbie C***s.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lincoln. She was employed at the Lincoln Kroger store for many years working in the Floral Department.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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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.

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