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10/22/2026

Joan C. Heidbreder

Lincoln -- Joan C. Heidbreder, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Funeral Arrangements are pending at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.

10/22/2026

Woodrow T. Agee

Maroa -- Woodrow T. Agee, 74, of Maroa, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Sullivan Healthcare Center in Sullivan.

Funeral Arrangements are pending at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln.

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09/22/2026

Byron J. Jodlowski

Atlanta, IL -- Byron J. Jodlowski, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at St. Clara’s Rehab and Senior Care Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. A prayer service will begin at 4:40 p.m.

Burial will be at the Atlanta Cemetery at a later date.

Byron John was born December 9, 1944, the son of Edward J. and Harriett Johnson Jodlowski. He was united in marriage to Alice M. Berroth on July 15, 1967. She preceded Byron in death on September 6, 2016.

Byron is survived by one son, Ed (Colleen) Jodlowski; “adopted” son, Greg (Melodye) Crabtree; grandsons: Cameron (Katherine Taylor), Evan (Molly Kelleher), Kenyon (Alison), and Griffen (Ashley McDougall); one great-granddaughter, Elsie Jo; brothers-in-law, James Berroth, Bruce (Mary) Berroth, and Donnie Hafenstine; sister-in-law, Ruth Wille; and special grandchildren: Jacub Kolmasiak and Cassie Crabtree.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents, and one sister, Mary F. Bischoff.

Byron was a 1962 graduate of Atlanta High School. He served in the United States Air Force from 1964 – 1968. In addition to raising Hampshire hogs and dairy goats, Byron worked at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria and was also a Ham radio operator (N9BVG). He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. Byron was a big supporter of local FFA and 4-H clubs, and a former leader for Atlanta Town & Country 4-H Club. He was also active with Atlanta American Legion Post #341.

Memorials may be made to Logan County 4-H Foundation.

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

09/22/2026

Celebrating the Life of Sara L. Moore

Lincoln -- Sara Lynn Moore, 69, of Lincoln, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 30, 1957, in Eldorado, Illinois, to Leslie Wilson and Martha Colleen Prehara Moore, Sara lived a life defined by her family and her vibrant spirit. She was a pillar of strength for her children and a source of joy for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A true animal lover, Sara found great happiness in the company of her pets, and she was also a passionate collector of M&M's collectibles—a hobby that brought a smile to those who knew her.

Her legacy lives on through her children, Kurt (April) Young, Adam Young, and Correna Harmon; her longtime companion, Dan Gosda; and her sister, Jean Brockschmidt. She will be deeply missed by her five grandchildren—Christopher (Jess) McCawley, Randi McCawley, Bryan McCawley, Hayle (Fred Shaub) McCawley, and Freedom Marie Young—and her eight beloved great-grandchildren: Trinity, Dalya, Prezlee, Raelee, Vivian, Silas, Esmerelda, and Elena.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Mike, Kenney, Wayne, Denny, Terry, Margie, and Anita Moore.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sara’s life on Friday, September 25, 2026. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Peasley Funeral Home, with the funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Crawford will officiate. Burial will take place at Zion Cemetery.

To honor Sara's love for animals, the family requests that donations be made to the Humane Society of Logan County.

Arrangements are under the care of Peasley Funeral Home.

09/09/2026

Raymond W. Vonderahe

Lincoln -- Raymond "Ray" William Vonderahe, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at his home with his loving family.

Ray Vonderahe was born on December 4,1937, in Lincoln, the son of George William Vonderahe and Mildred Elaine Wright Vonderahe. On December 28, 1963, he married his soul mate Judith Carol Maher. Together they had one daughter and enjoyed 62 years of marriage. Raymond had a life centered in faith, family, and dedicated service to others. He was deeply admired for his humility and integrity, and his example to others made an impact on all whose lives he touched.

He is survived by his wife Judy Vonderahe, and daughter, Nannette (David) Lockenour, all of Lincoln. He also leaves behind many beloved god children, cousins, and friends.

A strong quiet leader, Ray dedicated his life to protecting and serving others. After high school, he joined the Army and was in the Army Reserves for eight years. His distinguished career in law enforcement spanned four decades. He served 20 years with the Lincoln Police Department, rising from patrolman to Sergeant, and ultimately retiring as a Detective. His expertise transitioned seamlessly into a second, nearly 20-year career with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), where he served as an investigator and later as the Assistant Warden at both Lincoln and Logan Correctional Centers.

His commitment to his community extended far beyond his career. A wise and loyal confidant, he was a man everyone could depend on for guidance and help, leading with honesty and integrity. He served as President of the Tri-Police Association for many years, earning a lifetime designation. He also gave his time generously serving on the Lincoln Community High School Board and the Lincoln City Police Pension Board and was a longtime Trustee for Holy Family Parish. He was a proud member of the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1250, The Lincoln Elks Lodge #914, American Legion Post #263, and the National R***e Association.

Above all, his deep Catholic faith was the foundation of his life, shaping the way he treated others, and guided his life. While he wore many titles, his favorite and most treasured roles were those of husband and father. He shared a beautiful, lifelong love with his wife and they spent many years fishing, golfing, and lighting up the dance floor together. His family is small, but meant everything to him, and he was profoundly proud of his daughter and son-in-law who brought immense joy to his life. His happiest days were spent at Table Rock Lake in Missouri with his family, where they had a retirement home, making countless memories boating, fishing, and golfing.

A man of diverse talents and passions, he trained and showed dogs and shot archery in his early years, which is where he met his wife. Ray loved camping, fishing, and golfing later in life. He was also very musical; having played saxophone in the "Teddy Johnson and His Band of Gold" band in his younger days. He possessed the rare gift of playing both the saxophone and piano by ear. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and quiet strength that will continue to live on and inspire those who knew and loved him.

Services for Ray will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln.

A Rosary Service will be held at 8:45 a.m. at the church, followed by Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating.

Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln with Military Rites provided by American Legion Post #263.

Memorials may be made to Carroll Catholic School or Holy Family Church.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

08/31/2026

Judith "Judy" C. Cagle

Chatham – Judith “Judy” C. Cagle, 86, of Chatham, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital.

Judy was born February 2, 1940, the daughter of James H. and T. Marguerite Smith Williams. She married Lane Cagle on February 7, 1959. He preceded Judy in death on April 16, 2026.

Judy is survived by one son, Douglas L. (Kim) Cagle; daughter-in-law, Terri Lessen Cagle; six grandchildren: Dena (Tim) Pope, Jeremy (Chrissy) Cagle, Jillian Cagle, Bryan Cagle, Magon (Damian) Germscheid, and Ryan (Sarah) Mills. She also leaves 13 great-grandchildren: Ava and Jase Pope, Emma and Grace Cagle, Kinsley and Carter Mayberry, Sarah, Joseph, Abigail and Russell Germscheid, and Olivia, Charlee and Ben Mills. In addition is her bonus family, Scott Ostermeier and his children Andrew (Willow) and Quinn; and several nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Earle; one brother Don Williams; and two brothers-in-law Ronnie and David.

Judy was a graduate of Kincaid High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. She owned and operated a home daycare for about 10 years in the 1970s. She then worked for many years at HSHS St. John’s Hospital as administration secretary for the head of nursing, retiring in 2002.

She attended South Fork Christian Church in Rochester with her family. Judy had played piano for South Fork Christian Church and Edinburg Christian Church for many years. She enjoyed all kinds of crafting, but especially crochet and diamond art. Judy was an avid reader and fan of the Illini basketball team. She had played basketball in high school. Judy also enjoyed putting together genealogy books for her family.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at South Fork Church, Rochester, IL. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., to be followed by a Memorial Service at 10:30 a.m. led by Pastor David Johnson.

Private burial will take place Edinburg Cemetery at a later date.

Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln is serving the family.

08/31/2026

Douglas J. Lessen

Beason, IL – Douglas J. Lessen, 71, of Beason, passed away at Goldwater Care in Clinton on Monday, August 31, 2026.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Douglas Jay Lessen was born May 19, 1955, in Lincoln, a son of Galen E. and Betty J. Manus Lessen. He was united in marriage to Wanda L. Harris Weir on October 1, 1982. She survives.

In addition to his wife, Wanda, and mother, Betty, Doug is survived by one step-son, Christopher (Megan) Weir; his beloved dog, Bella; and siblings: Dana Lessen, Gordon Lessen, Brett (Ronda) Lessen, Gaye Lynne (Kim) Archione, and David (Audra) Lessen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Bruce Lessen; and two nephews, Bruce Lessen II and Daniel Lessen.

Doug attended Olympia High School and had worked at Lehn & Fink in Lincoln and then for Roger Boch Farming. He was a big fan of NASCAR and enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.

Memorials in his memory may be made to Humane Society of Logan County.

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

08/25/2026

Stephen "Steve" A. Power

Granger, IN -- Stephen “Steve” A. Power, age 89, of Granger, Indiana, formerly of Lincoln, IL, died peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Memorial graveside services for Steve will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln, IL, at 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Steve was born on December 20, 1936, in Lincoln, Illinois, the eldest child of Edna (Sparks) and Stephen A. Power. Steve had one sister, Edna Elizabeth “Beth” Morris, who preceded him in death.

In his early years, Steve was an altar server for St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and delivered newspapers as a Lincoln Courier carrier boy. From an early age, he developed a lifelong passion for sports.
Steve graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. He was an honors student, National Honor Society member and had the highest scholastic standing among all senior boys. He served as senior class president and was a three-time captain of the varsity basketball team. He also played baseball and ran cross-country. He loved golf and spent countless hours playing and competing in tournaments. However, Steve’s greatest achievement in high school was meeting the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Debelak, Lincoln High Class of 1957.

After high school, Steve attended the University of Notre Dame on an Evans Scholarship. In his free time, he could be found in the gym playing basketball or on the golf course. His fondest memories from Notre Dame, besides going to dances with Pat, were winning the interhall basketball championship for Pangborn Hall and during his senior year, winning the Interhall All-Campus Championship-a tournament where 84 teams in 16 leagues competed.

In 1958, Steve graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics and education. In 1963, he earned a Master of Science degree from Illinois State University and later completed an additional 60 hours of graduate study.

Steve and Pat were married in 1958 and began what would become a 66-year adventure filled with love, laughter, faith and seven children. The newlyweds moved to Peoria, Illinois where Steve taught mathematics and coached at Richwoods Community High School until 1964. Their first four children were born there.

In 1965, the family moved to Deerfield, Illinois where their last three children were born and Steve continued his career teaching and coaching at Evanston High School. Steve’s proudest coaching moment was in 1968, when the Evanston High School boys’ basketball team won the state basketball championship. The historic team was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1974.

In 1971, Steve became the varsity basketball coach at Glenbrook South High School in Glenview, Illinois. A dedicated educator, Steve taught mathematics, SAT preparation classes and summer school, while also spending countless hours tutoring until retirement in 1996.

A passionate alum of Notre Dame, Steve and Pat moved to Granger, Indiana in 1997 to be close to campus. He enjoyed football and basketball games and visiting the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes on campus. In retirement, he was an avid golfer and became a member of the Knollwood Country Club. Steve was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Saint Pius X Catholic Church where he counted the collection, served at funeral luncheons and delivered meals to the Center for the Homeless. Retirement allowed Steve and Pat to visit family and friends, traveling all over the US and abroad. Special trips included the Bahamas (25th anniversary), Hawaii (50th anniversary), Ireland, Germany, Italy, and Slovenia, among others.

Steve and Pat built a life centered on family. He wanted to leave a legacy for his children and grandchildren. He researched and documented the family’s genealogy and converted home movies into more than 120 DVDs. He made sets for each of his children preserving memories for future generations. He also wrote a handwritten letter entitled “10 Points of Advice," sharing wisdom he hoped would guide his children and grandchildren throughout their lives. His advice encouraged them to be happy, healthy and holy and reflected the values by which he lived.

Steve’s family will remember him for his quick wit, competitive spirit, devotion to Notre Dame, love of sport, commitment to education, deep faith and above all, his unwavering love for Pat and his family. The lessons he taught, the memories he preserved, and the values he lived will continue through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Last, Steve wanted to express his heartfelt gratitude to his hematology-oncology physician, Dr. Arafat Ansari, whom he credited with saving his life and giving him additional years to spend with his beloved wife and family.

Steve is survived by his seven children: Teri Riess (Marty) of Bloomington, IN; Steve Power Jr. (Linda) of St. Charles, IL; Julie Pisani (Jim) of St. Charles, IL; Greg Power (Beth) of Lexington, KY; Trisha Vankoski (Steve) of Ft. Wayne, IN; Suzanne Letherman (Pete) of Granger, IN and Chris Power (Kristin) of Geneva, IL.

He is also survived by his 20 grandchildren: Austin Power (Caitlyn), Katelyn Power, Melissa Reinke (Patrick), Paige Strocchia (Pat), Amanda Welage (Ryan), Anne Pisani, Hans Riess (Becca), Megan Henderson (Jake), Mike Vankoski, Faith Power (Oliver), Ryan Power (Lauren), Christina Riess, Jacob Power, Kiley Power, Andrew Letherman, Cecilia Letherman, Hailey Power, Patrick Letherman, Sean Power and Reese Power; seven great-grandchildren: Ella Power, Hazel Power, Sophie Reinke, Isabella Strocchia, Graham Welage, Will Reinke and William Henderson, as well as nephews, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat, parents, sister and granddaughter, Grace Letherman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 am (EST) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 52553 Fir Road, Granger, IN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to mass at the church.

Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln, IL, is assisting the family with Illinois arrangements. Hartzler-Gutermuth-Inman Funeral Home of Elkhart, IN, is assisting the family with Indiana arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steve’s memory to the Sweet Pea Foundation at www.sweetpeafoundation.org.

08/17/2026

Michael W. Lenardt

Normal -- Michael W. Lenardt, 65, of Normal passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Hospital in Normal.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Michael Wiliam Lenardt was born on December 14, 1960, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Frederick W. Lenardt and Linda Leisch.
He is survived by his children: Tammy Burnes, Shane Lenardt, Mikayla Lenardt, and Austin Lenardt; his mother: Linda Mecham; six grandchildren; and his siblings: Ray Mecham, Gary Mecham, Jodi Beavis, Eric Lenardt, and Toni Atchison. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother: Fred and Gloria Lenardt.

Michael served in the United States Army as a helicopter pilot. He was a truck driver for Nussbaum Trucking of Hudson, Illinois, and later owned Lenardt Transportation.

His hobbies included fishing, NASCAR races, camping, Cardinals baseball, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Memorials may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, 200 W. Monroe Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

08/10/2026

Dorothy M. Martinek

Lincoln -- Dorothy M. Martinek, 101, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care Center.

No services are scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Dorothy Maude Johnson was born on January 19, 1925, in Birmingham, Michigan, the daughter of James Edwin and Maude Lambert Johnson. She was united in marriage to George Martinek. He preceded her in death on October 5, 2005.

She is survived by one son: Victor (Denise) Martinek; three grandchildren: John (Rachel) Martinek, Tom Martinek, and George Martinek; four great-grandchildren: Ryan, Jessica (Gabe), JD, and Jacob; and one niece, Barb Leimeter.

She was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law: Jim E. and Lory Martinek; and one brother: Angus Johnson.

Dotty's hobbies were playing cards and traveling.

Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Logan County.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.