Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

12/27/2025

Kevin J, Benson, 62, of Lincoln, passed away December 22, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

Kevin was born June 14, 1963, in Decatur, IL., the son of Ernest and Eula Christine (Cole) Benson. He married Carlene Harvey on June 14, 1997. Kevin retires from the State of Illinois. He loved spending time with his grandsons, taking them fishing. He was a simple man and enjoyed his home life.

Survivors include his wife Carlene Benson, stepdaughters Carissa, Briana, and Macey; his beloved grandsons Kaiden, Braylen, and Jaxon; sisters Cheryl Roemelin and Melanie Damery; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

12/25/2025

Christmas blessings upon you and your family

12/15/2025

Terry Wayne Treakle, 72, of Lincoln, passed away December 13, 2025, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

Terry was born November 15, 1953, in Lincoln, IL., the son of William E. Treakle Sr. and Joyce P. (Dugan) Sanders. He retired from the bottle factory in 2008 after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed music, especially the Beatles and played the bass guitar. Terry enjoyed technology and computers.

Survivors include his mother Joyce (George) Sanders; his son Eric Treakle; grandchildren Izaiah, Xzander, and Elijah; brother William E. Treakle Jr. (Samantha) and sister Rhonda S. Gillum (Glen). Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his father, son Gilchrist, son Donnie, daughter Lacy, brother Bruce Treakle, and sister Diane Lynn Treakle.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Eric Treakle and will be accepted at the funeral home.

12/14/2025

Tracy M. Poole, 58, of Lincoln, passed away December 12, 2025 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Tracy was born November 3, 1967, in Lincoln, IL., the son of James Poole and Sheryl (Miller) Beccue. He married Kimberlee Dullenty on October 15, 1999. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was on the inaugural cruise of the USS Abraham Lincoln. He served in the Gulf War. Tracy received the National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon for his service. He was employed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library where he was the Buildings and Teams Lead. He also was employed at the Exelon Plant in Clinton, IL. where he worked in security.
Tracy enjoyed the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Star Wars. He was known for sending funny memes and messages to family and friends. He enjoyed time on his computer and time with his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife Kimberlee Poole, his sons Brian Poole (Madi) and Tyler Poole (Samantha); grandchildren: Lyle, Ruth, and Georgia; Bonus Mom Susie Macon; brother Troy Poole (Jennifer) and sister Talona Hassebrock, and several nieces and nephews. He had several close friends who were like family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Readis "Pete" and Dolly Poole and Mabel Miller, and his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

12/11/2025

Psalm 34:18: "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit".

Matthew 5:4: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted".

12/08/2025

Patricia M. Baker, 78, of Springfield, passed away December 6, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life and burial will be held at a later date.

Patricia was born May 22, 1947, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Harvey H. Baker Sr. and Patricia M. (Foster) Baker. She graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1965 and was employed by Franklin Life/AIG for more than 30 years. "Pat" enjoyed shopping/thrifting, gardening, and decorating.

Survivors include her children: Kevin (Mary Kae) Strocher, Robert (Cynthia) Strocher, and Sheila (Aaron) Truax, 14 grandchildren: Tyler, Cody, Elizabeth (Macon), Emma, Isabella, Gavin, Alexa, Robert, Zach, Dalton (Taylor), Jonathan, Samuel, Hannah, and Landon; great granddaughters Aubrey and Cora; brother Harvey H. Baker Jr. (Cindy), and sister Michelle (William) Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

Hand blown glass globe with cremains incorporated

One of a kind ring and necklace with cremains incorporated

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12/01/2025

December blessings to you all

11/30/2025

While it might not be the first thing you think
of, memorial items make special one of a kind gifts

11/30/2025

Received our digital award plaque
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts