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06/24/2026

Ricky L. Langley

Lincoln -- Ricky L. Langley, 67, of Lincoln passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2026, at his home.

Funeral Services for Mr. Langley will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Brandon Boyd officiating. Burial will follow the service in Holy Cross Cemetery in Lincoln.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Ricky Lynn Langley was born on March 20, 1959, in Lincoln, the son of Richard "Dick" Joseph and Norma Jean Morrow Langley.

He is survived by his children: Ricky Lynn Langley, Jr., Tiffany (Derrylle) Turner, Jeremy Langley, David R. Langley, and Amy (Matthew) Schaefer; eight grandchildren: Killian, Cheyenne, Abigail, Kelsie, Crystal, Aiden, Callie, and Sylvia; one sister: Shawny Langley; and two brothers: Joe Langley and Mark (Linda) Langley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Brenda Anderson.

Ricky had been employed by Encompass Grain and Rail Coop and Jacques Seed Corn Company as a truck driver for many years.

He was of the catholic faith. He was a member of the National Rifle Association, Lincoln Eagles Airee # 2708 and ABATE. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and drinking and collecting Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer memorabilia.

Memorials may be made to his family to assist with funeral expenses.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

06/19/2026

Lucille M. Steiner

Lincoln -- Lucille M. Steiner, 93, of Morton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at St. Clara's Rehab and Senior Care Center in Lincoln.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Burial will follow the service at Hirstein Cemetery in Morton, Illinois.

Lucille Martha Meyer was born on November 20, 1932, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond Himmel and Martha Proehl Meyer. She was united in marriage to James Dean Bowlby on July 16, 1952. She later married Ivan Steiner in 1998. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2017.

She is survived by her children: Fonda Lynn Robbins, Kent (Barbara) Bowlby; two step-children: Jeff (Nancy) Steiner and Melanie (Roger) Geyer; five grandchildren: Travis (Emily) Bowlby, Tera (Thomas) Stopoulos, Reuben Bowlby, Edward (Shelby) Bowlby, John Cameron (Samantha) Robbins; two step-grandchildren: Andrea Warden and Alicia Robbins; and four great-grandchildren: Andrew Bowlby, Grant Bowlby, Dimi Stopoulos, Rosalyn Stopoulos.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one brother: Ronald Meyer.

Lucille graduated from Manito High School in 1950. She retired from the State of Illinois working in the Commerce and Community Affairs Department. She was a former member of the First United Methodist Church in Lincoln and the Morton United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included sewing.

Memorials may be made to the Living Alternatives Pregnancy Resource Center in Lincoln.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

06/19/2026

Joan M. Westen

Lincoln -- Joan M. Westen, 88, of Lincoln, formerly of Beason, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Copper Creek Cottages.

Joan Marie Heft was born January 3, 1938, in Lincoln, Illinois, daughter of H. Vernon and Evelyn Kurtz Heft. She was united in marriage to William Darwin Westen on June 19, 1960. He preceded her in death on June 11, 2022.

Joan is survived by her children: Lisa (Mike) Egizii and Jodi Ritterbush, all of Lincoln; two grandchildren: Ali (Anthony) Mikels and Emma Ritterbush; three great-grandchildren: Luca, Lia, and Lainey; and one sister: Cynthia (Marvin) Wilhite.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Harold Heft; and son-in-law, Doug Ritterbush.

Joan graduated from Beason High School in 1956 and Illinois State Normal University in 1960. She taught at Beason Grade School before continuing her career at Washington–Monroe Elementary where she remained until her retirement in 1994. She was a former member of the Methodist Church of Beason where she taught Sunday school and played the piano, and later of First United Methodist Church of Lincoln. Joan will be remembered as a doting wife, mother, and grandmother whose family meant everything to her.

Graveside Services for Joan will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 11:00 am, at the New Union Cemetery in Lincoln with Mr. Ryan Edgecombe officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln.

06/19/2026

Donald C. Kirby

Buffalo, IL -- Donald Curtis Kirby was born August 31, 1956, the third son of Donald (Bo) Earl Kirby and Esther Mae (Patton) Kirby. On June 16, 1979, he married Jacquelyn Watkins. He was proceeded in death by his parents and a brother, Alan.

Donnie farmed for many years alongside his father, Bo. You would always see Donnie and Bo running their farm errands with one or more kids in tow.

Donnie loved the land, the history of it and nature surrounding him. He loved sharing his experiences and the curiosity of nature with his children. He was known for bringing home box turtles, tadpoles, kittens and chicken eggs for his children to raise.

Most of all, Donnie loved his family, children and grandchildren. One summer he created an entire backyard amusement park to entertain all kids of the neighborhood. The Kirby Family created Frog Day, a silly holiday in which they celebrated their love for each other.

He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn; children: Alicia (Jaysen) Norris of Chatham, Airica (Michael) Liscio of Atlanta, GA, Amelia Kirby (Graham McCombs) of Springfield and Andrew Kirby of Buffalo; and grandchildren: David, Fern, June and Jack Norris and Joseph and Kate Liscio.

In retirement Donald could not be slowed down and enjoyed his retirement job driving a mail route for Quicksilver. Donald was also a collector of plants. He had many interesting and impressive plants including his prized yellow peony. He loved to garden and spend time with his son, Andrew. He was generous with his plants, advice, expertise and time.

He was always up for an adventure, on the weekends you could find him traveling all over the Midwest with his wife of 47 years, Jacquelyn. They loved to road trip, see unusual things and try new foods.

He was quick to make a friend with his kind eyes and joyful smile. He was adored by his nieces, nephews, friends, coworkers and community but most of all by his children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for gifts to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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

06/15/2026

Todd W. Osborn

Lincoln -- Todd W. Osborn, 62, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Graveside Services for Mr. Osborn will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hartsburg Union Cemetery in rural Hartsburg.

Todd William Osborn was born on November 19, 1963, in Hopedale, the son of Dale William and Lora Auxier Osborn.

He is survived by his children: Brandy (Jeff) Heath, Megan (Andy) Scroggin and Daniel W. (Marrisa) Osborn; his parents Dale W. Osborn and Lora Farnsworth; seven grandchildren: Emma-Nicole Veith, Isiah Evans, Bhayleigh Osborn, Elijah Scroggins, Isaac Scroggins, Daxton Osborn, and Mackenzie Osborn; one sister: Tonya Larson; stepsister: Melanie (David) Blankenship; and stepbrother: David Riva.

He was preceded in death by his daughter: Sarah Osborn, grandson: Gabriel Scroggins, stepmother: Patricia Osborn, and stepbrother: Rick Riva.

Todd graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1981. He was an owner operator of a trucking company and was currently driving for Davison Trucking of Lincoln. His hobbies included bowling and truck driving.

Memorials may be made to his family to help with funeral expenses.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

06/15/2026

William "Wil" F. Buse

Beason -- William "Wil" F. Buse, 25, of Lincoln, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside Services for Wil will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Harmony Cemetery in rural Beason with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Following the graveside services, a luncheon will be held at the Beason-Chestnut Park Pavilion with an Open House following from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln.
A rosary service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday prior to the visitation at Holy Family Catholic Church.

William Frank Buse was born on March 4, 2001, in Lincoln, the son of Robert W. and Kathleen Klockenga Buse.

He is survived by his parents; one sister: Molly (Kyle D**e) Buse; three brothers: Ben (Randi Lynn) Buse, Max Buse and Sam (Amanda) Buse; his maternal grandmother: Teresa Klockenga; three nieces: Ellie, Vera and Eliza; and his girlfriend: Alivia Catey. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins, along with numerous family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather: Alvin D. Klockenga, paternal grandparents: Jeanette and Wayne Buse, and Uncle Darren Buse.

Wil graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 2019, where he was elected Prom King. He was active in 4-H, Future Farmers of America, the Bass Fishing Team, and tennis during his high school years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln and the APA Pool League in Logan County. He had been employed at Roland Machinery in Springfield as a Machinery Coordinator.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a memorial scholarship currently being created by his family.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

06/08/2026

Jimmie H. Barr, Sr.

Waynesville -- Jimmie H. Barr, 82, of Waynesville, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Graveside Services for Mr. Barr will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville with grandson Zach Craig officiating. Military Rites will be accorded by the Waynesville American Legion Post #1189.

No visitation is scheduled. Cremation Rites have been accorded.
A Celebration of Jimmie’s Life will be held at the Waynesville American Legion Post #1189 immediately following the graveside services with a beer cheer scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Jimmie served in the United States Marines Corp., United States Army, and the Illinois National Guard. He was employed at Contractor's Ready Mix as a driver and later worked at the McLean Cemetery for 15 years, along with working for various farmers in the McLean and Waynesville area.

Jimmie H. Barr was born on October 17, 1943, in Bloomington, the son of Clifford R. And Mandy Delmar Osborne Barr. He was united in marriage to Susan Diana Rich on July 11, 1992. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2025.

Surviving are his children: Tina Barr, Jimmie (Leigh) Barr, Jr., John (Alisha) Barr, Kimberly (David) West, Tammy Bode, and Misty Gordon; twenty grandchildren: Rondy Craig, Zachary Craig, Cody Ruff, Abbi Bode, Skyler Grill, Josh Gordon, Ashton Griffin, Brody Snyder, Aaron Sparks, Zach Barr, Landen Barr, Ryker Barr, Carly Barr, Isaiah Barr, Keagan Barr, Alex Barr, Phillip Barr, Kieryn Snyder, Kamdyn Snyder, and Olivia Sue Barr; and eighteen great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Beyond The Label, 2454 NE Dixie Highway, Jenson Beach Florida.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

06/08/2026

Bunny Laymon

Atlanta – Bunny Laymon, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Services for Bunny will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Visitation will begin at noon, followed by Funeral Services at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Doug Maris will officiate. She will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lincoln.

Bunny Hutchcraft was born April 1, 1945, the daughter of Arthur C. and Ruth L. Longridge Hutchcraft, Sr. She was united in marriage to Gary Doug Laymon on July 10, 1989. He survives.

Bunny is also survived by her children: Duane Swarts, TJ (Rachel) Swarts, Chuck (Larisa) Demling, and Dawn (Bob) Gorman; sixteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and four siblings: Sandra Jacobs, Trudy (Mike) Coleman, Arthur “Coy” (Anne) Hutchcraft, Jr., and Gregg (Kathy) Hutchcraft.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Bunny had worked at Lincoln Chrysler Dodge Lincoln as the office manager. She enjoyed fishing, flowers, and gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Atlanta Rescue Squad.

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

06/02/2026

Virginia L. Chere

Lincoln -- Virginia L. Chere, 77, of Lincoln, passed away at her home on June 1, 2026.

Graveside Services for Mrs. Chere will be on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Union Cemetery in Lincoln with Mr. Ron Otto officiating.

No visitation is scheduled.

Virginia Lee Hickey was born on January 15, 1949, in Lincoln, the daughter of Joseph Vincent and Hazel Ellen Lee Hickey. She was united in marriage to Dan "Danny" Chere on May 22, 1971. He preceded her in death on May 2, 2004.

Surviving Mrs. Chere are her daughters: Kimberly (William) Frizzell and Kelly (Chris) Jones; five grandchildren: Kaitlyn (Scott) Flora, Kendall Frizzell, Kinsey Frizzell, Blake Jones, and Luke Jones; two great-grandchildren: Owen Wilson and Emersyn Flora; and her siblings: Joseph (Kay) Hickey, Robert James (Ann) Hickey, Sandra (Robert) Minor, Nancy Sutton, and Rebecca Osborne.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister: Loretta Ann Miener, one son: Tracy Allen Chere, and one great-grandson: Emmett Daniel Flora.

Virginia graduated from the Lincoln Community High School in 1967. She had been employed at the Kroger's Deli, ran an in-home day care center, and retired from St. Clara's Manor Nursing Home as the Dietary Manager.

Her hobbies included gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

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

The family has entrusted Peasley Funeral Home with the funeral arrangements.

05/22/2026

Memorial Service Scheduled for Jeanetta WB Snipes

Farmer City -- Jeanetta WB Snipes, 89, of Urbana, formerly of Farmer City went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

***A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Journey Church 801 Mulberry street Clinton, Illinois with Rev. Nick Blacklidge officiating.***

Jeanetta Jones was born on December 10, 1936, in Booneville, Missouri, the daughter of Roy Winiford and Irene Nellie McLean Jones. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Archie Ray Snipes, on February 14, 1953. She couldn't wait to be reunited with him. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2014.

Surviving Jeanetta are her three children: Thressa (Bryan) Todd, Allen Snipes, and Greg (Lori) Snipes; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, plus another great-great-grandchild coming soon; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Snipes.

Jeannetta lived at Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Urbana. She enjoyed sharing her faith in Jesus with other residents and staff. She loved hanging out with her grandchildren.

She enjoyed going on car rides and fast food. She loved her dog Toby and was looking forward to seeing him again.

Jeanetta was the former owner of Angel Bear Ceramics in Farmer City and Allied Printing in Mahomet.

Memorials may be made to her family.

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

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