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12/30/2025

Derrell O. Vannoy

Atlanta – Derrell O. Vannoy, 89, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025.

Services for Derrell will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Eminence Christian Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., followed by Funeral Services officiated by Mr. Ron Otto. Burial will be on his family farm in rural Atlanta.

Derrell Otis Vannoy was born November 15, 1936, in Kenney, the son of Roy D. and Elverna Jones Vannoy. He was united in marriage to Nancy Kunesh on April 13, 1973. She survives.

Derrell is also survived by their children: Devin Vannoy, Johannes (Jessica) Vannoy, Landon (Tara) Vannoy, Amy Merreighn, and Mary Jo Vannoy; eleven grandchildren; and twin brother, Jerrell Vannoy.
He was preceded in death by three granddaughters; two sisters: Irene Leesman and Betty Batterton, and twin brothers Kenneth Vannoy and Carl Vannoy.

Derrell was born in Kenney and moved to rural Atlanta where he lived and worked on the family farm for 75 years. He also worked for various farmers in the area and the Logan County Cemetery District. Derrell was a member of Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta.

Memorials may be made to Atlanta Fire Department, Eminence Christian Church, or an organization of the donor’s choice.

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

12/29/2025

Randy E. Presswood

Mackinaw -- Randy E. Presswood, 66, of Mackinaw, passed away on December 27, 2025, at his home.

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

Randy E. Presswood was born on July 22, 1959, in Lincoln, the son of Floyd Presswood and Dorlis Edwards and Robert Brandt.

He is survived by his daughters: Natasha (David) Kraushaar and Tara (Colin) Heinz; one sister: Reta (Buddy) Wilson; and four grandchildren: Chuck "Charlie" Hathaway, Phoebe Kraushaar, Grace Heinz and Joseph Kraushaar.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister: Rose Marie Talbot.

Randy graduated from the Heyworth Community High School in 1977. Randy was employed with R. A. Cullinan for many years.

He attended the Armington Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing in his spare time, when he wasn't watching his grandchildren's sporting events. His grandkids were the light of his life. He always had a smile on his face when he was with them and his daughters. He was proud of every one of them and made sure to tell anyone he talked to how special they were. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys fan.

Memorials may be made to the Armington Christian Church.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

12/26/2025

Alice M. Turner

Atlanta – Alice M. Turner, 93, of Atlanta, passed away at Goldwater Care in Clinton on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

Services for Alice will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be led by Mr. Henry Johnson and Mr. Gil Turner. Burial will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery.

Alice M. Bicknell was born July 30, 1932, in Atlanta, the daughter of Leland “Nick” and Bertha Beare Bicknell. She was united in marriage to Marvin Gene Turner on February 3, 1951. He preceded Alice in death on December 7, 1981.

Alice is survived by three children: Jeff (Doris) Turner, Sue (Terry) Rich, and Kathi J. Shay; four grandchildren: Jamie Turner, Nikki (Jerritt) Williams, Erik (Holly Thomas) Rich, and Jessie (Chris) Lazarus; five great-grandchildren: Caleb, Gracie, Taylor, Natalia and Ayden; and one brother, Richard (Jan) Bicknell.

Alice was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Terry Shay and one sister, Audra G. Van Hoorn.

Alice owned and operated Turner Bonnie Brae Gardens in Atlanta for many years. She had worked at State Farm Insurance as a secretary in downtown Bloomington and also had volunteered at and then managed the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital Gift Shop. She was a member of Eminence Christian Church and enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, and gardening.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Hope-Funks Grove Library in McLean, Atlanta Rescue Squad or Eminence Christian Church.

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

12/22/2025

Frankie Belle James

Atlanta, IL – Frankie Belle James, 98, of Atlanta, formerly of the Dallas metro area, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at her home.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Services will be held in the Dallas area at a later date.

Frankie Belle James was born March 7, 1927, in Burkburnett, Texas, the daughter of Walter W. and Ilda Frank Aldridge James.

She is survived by her niece and caregiver, Ginger Steinhausen of Atlanta, niece Suzanne Willis of Wichita Falls Texas, nephew Carl Don Smith of Palmer Texas and nephew Charles Lynn James of Kemp Texas.

Frankie was preceded in death by her siblings: Billie Bob James, John Conrad James and Rosemary Smith.

Frankie worked for 37 ½ years for Reserve Life Insurance in Dallas Texas.

She advocated for the homeless population in Dallas. She was also known for her love of pets.

Memorials may be made to any charity of your choice.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family.

12/04/2025

Renate G. Green

Lincoln -- Renate G. Green, 83, of Lincoln, formerly of Marquette Heights, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Lincoln Villages Healthcare.

Funeral Services for Renate will be held on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta. Mr. Ryan Edgecombe will officiate. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.

Renate Goodman was born on October 4,1942, in Germany, the daughter of Wilham and Matilda Goodman. She was united in marriage to Gerald Dean "Jerry" Green. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2014.

She is survived by her two grandchildren: Kara (Ryan) Israel and Brandon Dean Usherwood.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one daughter: Diana Renate Usherwood; and four brothers and four sisters.

Renate’s hobbies included playing BINGO and visiting with people.

Memorials may be made to Transitions Hospice.

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

11/28/2025

Thomas E. Aldridge

Atlanta – Thomas E. Aldridge, 81, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Thomas E. Aldridge was born September 18, 1944, in Mason City, Iowa. He was the son of Max Stephens and Wanda Schaeffer. He was united in marriage to Bobbie Swarner on December 30, 1961. They shared 62 years of marriage.

Thomas is survived by four children: Timothy A. (Mi Ok) Aldridge, Gina M. Reames, Sara (Greg) Heft, and Misty Lou Follick; eleven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; one sister: Janet (Bobby) Ellington; and four brothers: Pat (Peggy) Stephens, Mike (Laurie) Stephens, Steve Stephens, and Larry (Sandy) Stephens.
He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Thomas was a graduate of Mason City High School in Iowa and also completed a bachelor’s degree. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad as a Senior Special Agent after 35 years of service. Thomas enjoyed working with his hands, especially woodworking. He was very into motorcycles and built them from the frame up.

Private family services are scheduled with Pastor Bob Clark officiating. Cremation Rites will follow.

Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad.

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

11/22/2025

Paul "Junior" Van Hoorn, Jr.

Atlanta -- Paul "Junior" Van Hoorn, Jr., 86, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in his home.

Paul (or Junior as many knew him) was born on September 16, 1939, to Paul and Annetta Van Hoorn, Sr. Paul married his high school sweetheart Linda Sullivan on October 16, 1960. She survives.

Paul was known for his quiet manner and dry sense of humor. Growing up in a farm family, he spent his happiest days caring for animals and taking care of the farm. Paul and Linda spent many blessed years together raising their family and watching it grow. Paul loved raising and showing cattle when he was younger and then sheep when the daughters were old enough to start showing. Many happy memories are around the time spent on the farm and fair circuit.

Paul was also an accomplished athlete in his younger years, especially baseball, and a diehard fan of the Fighting Illini, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago Bears. One of his favorite moments was watching the Cubs finally win a world series championship.

Paul and Linda loved their country space and time together with their family enjoying it. He was a devoted husband and a loving father. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him much joy. They called him Grandpa Farm and had many memories with him.

Surviving are his wife, Linda, and daughters Kelly (Tim) Lamkin and Cheryl (Mike Simpson) Van Hoorn; grandchildren: Tim (Erin) Lamkin, Jr., Andy (Bernice) Lamkin, Alex (Melissa) Lamkin, Brittney (Will) Pries, Tyler Cook, Brandon (Alyssa) Root, Desiree (Tyler) Pitsch; and great-grandchildren: Addie, Braden, Brynn, Ella, Sophie, Camryn, Christian, Jacob, Jack, Cecilia, Sean, ShaeLynn, Ryatt, and Wes. His oldest brother George Van Hoorn also survives.

A grandson, Cameron Cook, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret (and her husband Leon) Renfrow and Doris (and her husband Stanley) Evans and brother Marvin (and his wife Robin) Van Hoorn, as well as his sister-in-law Audra Van Hoorn (wife of George).

Memorials may be made to Ruby’s Rescue and Retreat in McLean, IL.

A Memorial Service for Paul will be held at a later date. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family with arrangements.

11/14/2025

Danielle N. Sellner

McLean – Danielle N. Sellner, 44, of McLean, passed away at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Waynesville Christian Church in Waynesville, IL.

Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Danielle N. Rich was born October 27, 1981, in Bloomington, the daughter of Dennis W. and Patricia L. Ritter Rich.

Danielle is survived by four children: Skylar (Claire) Holt, Shianne Sellner, Shaylynn Sellner, and Reign Sellner; one grandson, Carl Thompson; her parents, Dennis and Patricia Rich; one sister, Megan Rich; and maternal grandmother, Mary Holland. She was married to John Sellner.

Danielle was a 2000 graduate of Olympia High School and Capital Area School of Nursing in Springfield. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse for Arcadia Nursing in Bloomington and Evergreen Assisted Living.

She loved gardening, celebrating every holiday, time with her family, and mushroom hunting.

Memorials may be made in care of the Atlanta National Bank into an education fund for Danielle’s children.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family with arrangements.

11/12/2025

Jo Ann Houghton

Millsboro, DE -- Jo Ann “Ann” Houghton, 77, of Millsboro, DE, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Born in Lincoln, IL to the late Robert D. McKown and Susie Hope Irish, Ann was a graduate of Atlanta High School, class of 1966. She also was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a teaching degree in Mathematics.

Ann was a homemaker and a substitute teacher for 10 years for the Indian River School District. She generously and faithfully used her many gifts and talents to serve the Lord at her church, the Ocean View Church of Christ. She masterfully played the piano and organ, taught Sunday School, organized VBS, participated in many women ministries, regularly visited area nursing homes and led “Sing Along with Ann” and so much more. She was very dedicated to her family and adored being a Grandma.

Ann leaves behind her loving husband of 56 years, Delmar Daryl Houghton, II; children: Bobby (Kim) Houghton of Millsboro, DE and Kelly Rogers of Fruitland, MD; and five grandchildren: Jacob Rogers, Mia Rogers, Kaylynn Houghton, McKaylee Houghton, and Rory Houghton. She is also survived by her sister Karen Irwin of Lincoln, IL, along with many other members of extended family and friends.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home, 202 NW Vine St., Atlanta, IL.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ocean View Church of Christ, 55 West Ave., Ocean View, Delaware 19970

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

10/27/2025

Larry W. Rasor

Clinton -- Larry Wayne (Blade) Rasor, 69, of Clinton, Illinois, passed away on October 23. 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born May 8, 1956, in Clinton.

Graveside Services will be Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 1:00pm at Woodlawn Cemetery, 9412 Cromwell Drive, Clinton, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Clinton Eagles after the service.

Larry married the love of his life, Lori, on May 8, 1999, and together they shared a lifetime of laughter, adventure, and unwavering devotion. He is survived by his daughter Melissa (Kyle) Morris; grandchildren Kenley, Kyndrick, and Kwyn Morris; sister Sharon (Richard) Pierce; brother Ray Rasor; nephew Jamey Rasor; and his special dog, Marlee. He was preceded in death by his parents Ginger and Jay Rasor.

Larry worked for Revere Copper & Brass for 25 years, later working at the Clinton Power Plant, and eventually retiring from CUSD #15. He was a Golden Eagle at the Clinton Eagles FOE #593. He was known not only for his hard work, but for his kindness, loyalty, and laughter he brought with him wherever he went.

Those who knew Larry knew his heart was as big as his smile. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles and taking trips with Lori to motorcycle races, and together they attended many concerts. His favorite band was Led Zepplin. He was an avid Cubs, Bears, Illini, and Blackhawks fan. A proud grandpa, he never missed a sporting event and spent countless hours swimming, playing, and making memories with his grandkids. He loved taking the kids on drives to look for deer, and he was always up for a shopping trip with his daughter and unloading lots of tubs of ice cream.

Lori always said her husband would arrive on a white horse and true to form, he pulled up in his white truck for their first date. From then on, the two were inseparable.

Larry had a lifetime of close friends whom he cherished deeply, and he never passed up the chance to sit, visit, and catch up. His love for his family and his friends was steadfast and unmatched. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Memorials may be directed to the grandchildren’s education fund, c/o Lori Rasor.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

10/09/2025

Isaiah Caleb Wayne Pacquette

McLean – Isaiah Caleb Wayne Pacquette, infant son of Savanah R. Biehl and Micah Pacquette, was born into the arms of the angels on Friday, October 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Isaiah shall forever be missed by his parents, and grandparents, Cheree and Daniel Biehl and Jen Pacquette.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family.

10/06/2025

Memorial Service Planned for Roger L. Nichols

Bloomington – Roger L. Nichols, 70, of Bloomington and Fairbury, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Atlanta, IL.

*** A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Danvers Baptist Church in Danvers with Rev. Bob Clark officiating. Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private burial will be at a later date. ***

Roger Lee Nichols was born June 28, 1955, in Chicago, the son of Lee and Evelyn Curtis Nichols. He was united in marriage to Jackie Christenson. She survives.

Roger is also survived by children: Kim (Chris) Frauli, Karen (Josh) Wiley, Greg Nichols, Louie (Claire) Nichols, Jody Nichols, Tim Nichols, Marty (Ashley) Nichols, Zak Nichols, Sally (Tyler) Smith, Sadie (Brandon) Bradford, and Baylee (Kyle) Knudsen; 19 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; one sister: Debbie (Rick) Gibson; niece Sandy Sumrall; and nephew Rickey Gibson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter-in-law, Robin, and nephew Ryan Gibson.

Roger grew up in the Dwight and Pontiac area and was a self-employed upholsterer. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Memorials may be made to Roger’s family.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family with arrangements.

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