Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

11/21/2025

Dale W. McGinnis, 68, of Lincoln, passed away November 17, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

Dale was born October 10, 1957, in Hopedale, IL., the son of Clifford and Neomia (Fletcher) McGinnis. He married Vivian Raridon on August 17, 1979, and they shared 34 beautiful years together. She preceded him in death on August 7, 2013.

Dale was a lifelong farm worker. He was a devoted sports fan with a special love for Dodgers baseball and was an avid baseball card collector. Dale loved music—especially the Beatles—and enjoyed playing cards with friends and family, particularly poker.

Survivors include his children, Jeremy (Michele) McGinnis and Heather (Adam) Ausmus; his grandchildren, Isabelle, Ethan, Conner, and Kylie; his sister, Beverly; and his brothers, Clifford and William.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brothers John “Ed” and Kenneth.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

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11/20/2025

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11/12/2025

Richard Goad, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Lincoln, passed away November 2, 2025 at St. John's Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield.

Richard was born November 29, 1941, in Logan County, IL., the son of Everett Goad and Elsie (Deckard). He married Lois Goad on February 3, 1968. She preceded him in death in 2019. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. Richard retired from Lincoln Developmental Center.

Survivors include his daughter Kristina Hyatt (Bob) , grandchildren: Justin, Josiah, Jacob, and Joshua' great grandchildren: Riley, Jordan, Carter, AMorah, and Oliver; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois, and his siblings: Edward, Everett Jr., Lester, and Mary.

11/12/2025

Connie May Still, 65, of Lincoln, passed away November 6, 2025, at St. Clara's Manor, Lincoln. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 PM January 10, 2026, at Faith Church in Lincoln.

Connie was born December 13,1959, in Banner, IL., the daughter of Earl Schwark and Magdaline (Buschman). She married Ron Still and he preceded her in death. Connie was a believer in Jesus Christ as her Savior. She loved her family, enjoyed horse and dogs, gardening, music, and singing. She liked making stained glass crafts and dried flower arrangements and loved gardening. She loved bling jewelry, and her favorite colors were purple and turquoise. Connie was an ER nurse for many years.

Survivors include her sister Katherine Dieckow (Todd), and brothers Earl (Pamela) Schwark and Brian Schwark. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ron, and siblings: Kermith, June, Jane, and Linda.

11/01/2025

Julia A. Shoemaker, 60, of Mt. Pulaski, IL., passed away October 30, 2025, at Memorial Hospital of Springfield.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry& Bennett Funeral Home. A memorial visitation will be held from 10AM until 12 Noon on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Memorial services will follow at 12 Noon with Casey McCormick officiating.

Julia was born April 27, 1965, in Greenville, IL., the daughter of Norris Lutz and Priscilla (Haley) Boehl. Julia married Dale Wilham and they later divorced. They had two children: Brandy and Jess.

Survivors include her parents: Norris (Barb) Lutz and Priscilla Boehl; daughter Brandy (Landon) Hutchcraft; grandchildren: Alexis Byrne, Blake (Kassie) Byrne, and Hendrix James; great granddaughter Wrenlee Mae Byrne; sisters Cindy (Larry) Conaway, Vicki (John) Brickey, and Motika (Danny) Brammeier. Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by her son Jess Wilham and her ex-husband Dale Wilham.

Memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses.

11/01/2025

Norma J. Bierman , age 94 of Brownsburg, IN (formerly Lincoln, IL) passed away October 30, 2025, at 4:23 a.m. at Brownsburg Meadows.

Norma was born February 19, 1931, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of William and Louise (Reinert) Armstrong. She married Orin F. Bierman on February 11, 1961, and they were happily married for 51 years prior to his passing on August 20, 2012.

Norma is survived by her children, Amy Bierman Mace (David) of Brownsburg, IN and Jeffrey Bierman (Tracey) of Chesterfield, MO; grandchildren, Sarah Mace Buhrmester (Doug), Matthew Mace, Rachel Bierman Follmer (Danny), and Parker Bierman (fiancée Jordan); and great-grandsons, Elijah Kane Buhrmester and Rainer Ryan Follmer. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orin; brother, Henry; baby granddaughter, Jennifer Ann Mace; and grandson, Ryan Bierman.

Norma graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949 and immediately began a 39-year career with Lincoln Savings and Loan (aka Olympic Federal Savings and Loan). Through the years she worked in various areas of the firm including teller, secretarial, bookkeeping, insurance, taxes, and mortgage loans. She was promoted to Mortgage Servicing Officer, a position she held for many years until her retirement in 1989.

Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found great happiness in spending time with her family and friends. Through the years, she enjoyed cooking, camping, reading, and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. While living in Lincoln, IL, Norma was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Services for Norma will be on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 11:00 am at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.

10/29/2025

Diane Marie (Dickerson) Minter, 73, of Lincoln, passed away October 28, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Cremation rites will then be accorded, and burial will be at a later date in Bangor, Iowa.

Diane was born August 11, 1952, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Donald H. Dickerson and Evelyn Lucille (Boyd) Dickerson. She enjoyed country music, and being with her family. Diane was a bartender for many years at her family bar. She was strong willed and persnickety and wanted everything just so, her way.

Survivors include her daughters Angela Miller (Timothy Brummett) and Danielle Letterle (Jose Nieves); grandchildren Ashlee Miller, Samantha Robbins, Brandon Brummett, Justin Maas, Evy Maas, and Jose Nieves Jr.; 8 great grandchildren; brothers Allen (Kathy) Dickerson and Donald (Cathy) Dickerson; and several nieces and nephews that she loved like her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Aubrey Letterle, and brother Danny Wayne Dickerson.

10/28/2025

Roger Lee Miller, 70, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on October 25, 2025.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Service will be at 7 p.m. Following Roger's wishes, cremation rites will then be accorded. Casual dress is requested, Bears Gear or your favorite team.

Roger was born November 6, 1954, in Lincoln, IL., the son of Mary Ann (Hopp). He married Kathy Sue (Saylor) on October 29, 1991. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2013.
He loved his grandkids with all of his heart. He enjoyed fishing with his brother-in-law Dave Saylor and his sons.

Survivors include his children: Stacey Pyles, Roger Miller Jr., Rachel Miller, Jarron Randall, Tracey McPeek, Tommy Kisner, Justin Saylor, and Aubrey Miller; grandchildren: Alexis Randall, Jerika Randall, Amaya Randall, Jarron Randall Jr., Eric Marshall, Destiny Seymour, Jenay Hall, Aryana McCullen, Gracie Saylor, Justin Saylor Jr., Eric Saylor, and Brayden Saylor.

He was preceded in death by his mother, the love of his life Kathy Miller, son Ryan Kisner, brother Charles, and sister Teresa.

Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

10/28/2025

Carroll R. Richards, 82, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.

Visitation will be from 10 AM until 12 Noon on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 12 Noon also at the funeral home. Cremation rites will then be accorded. There will be no burial at this time.

Carroll was born March 8m 1943, in Mattoon, IL., the son of Paul and Geneva (Morgan) Richards. He married Marilyn Miller in 1970. She preceded him in death. He married Kim McGlocklin in 2014. She survives.

Carroll graduated from Mattoon High School in 1961. He went on to graduate from Eastern Illinois University in 1966, attended Memphis Theological Seminary (where he later served on the Board of Directors), and graduated from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary with a doctorate in Ministry in 1970. He ministered in Cumberland Presbyterian Churches in KY, IN, MO, FL, and TN before settling in Lincoln, IL in 1994. Upon retiring from church ministry in 2006, he worked for Memorial Health Systems as a Hospital Chaplain in Springfield and Lincoln until retiring in 2020.

Always active in human rights and a lifetime ambassador of peace, Carroll marched with MLK Jr. in the Memphis Sanitation Strike in 1968, worked with a Hispanic Mission on the NW side of Chicago, taught pastoral counseling classes through a program of alternate studies, and hosted a campaign stop for Barack Obama in his home in 2004. Carroll was in attendance at President Obama's Inauguration in 2009.
His mother always told him to be useful, so after retirement, he volunteered at Postville Courthouse, Make-A-Wish Foundation, as an usher for the Performing Arts Center in Springfield, and Meals on Wheels. In 2018 Carroll was nominated for the Lincoln Courier's Citizen of the Month for his work with Meals on Wheels. Shortly after that nomination appeared in the paper, he forgot his next Meals on Wheels delivery.

Carroll loved sports and enjoyed playing basketball and riding his bicycle. He was an avid St. Louis Blues, Kansas City Chiefs, and St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Survivors include his loving wife Kim Richards, his sons Michael Richards (Emma Steimel) and Jeffrey Richards; bonus children Amy Callihan (Clay) and Brian Stout; grandchildren Linus and Felix Richards; bonus grandchildren Julia, Kat, Elliott, and Lucy Callihan; sister Judy Richards; and several extende3d family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Marilyn, daughter in law Wendy Urteaga, and numerus cousins.

Memorial donations may be made to: Meals on Wheels program (1800 5th st, Lincoln) and Lincoln Area Music Society (PO box 53, Lincoln)