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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.

09/19/2025

Roslie A. Hamblin

Atlanta – Roslie A. Hamblin, 87, of Atlanta, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Dondanville officiating. Visitation will be held at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. Cremation Rites will be accorded, and burial will be at a later date at the Atlanta Cemetery.

Roslie Ann Kaup was born June 23, 1938, in Champaign, the daughter of Frank and Eileen Stahl Kaup. She was united in marriage to Homer L. Hamblin, Jr. on July 30, 1956. He preceded Roslie in death on July 19, 2022.

Roslie is survived by three children, Gayle Hamblin, Laurie Hamblin, and Jim (Melissa) Hamblin; one daughter-in-law, Hortense Hamblin; eight grandchildren: Josie (Lance) Warren, Andrea (Matt) Armstrong, Daniel Hamblin, Tracy (Jason) Trimble, Leigh (Jimmie) Barr, Kyson Hamblin, Jamie Hamblin, and Meagan Hamblin; eleven great-grandchildren: Shawnee, Cayden, Addi, Aubrey, Aaron, Kaine, Seth, Kahle, Landen, Ryker, and Carlee; and one brother, David (Kathy) Kaup of North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Mark Hamblin; and two sisters: Barbara Wahls and Patricia Brown.

Roslie and Homer owned and operated Kaup / Hamblin’s Superette in Atlanta, having taken over from her parents. Between the two couples, they owned the small-town grocery store for 50 years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Atlanta. Roslie and Homer had enjoyed square dancing, and she enjoyed sewing, reading, and word searches.

Special thanks is extended to Atlanta Rescue Squad, her caregiver Lena, Carle Hospice, Nurse Nina, and Dr. Rossi.

Memorials may be made to Atlanta Rescue Squad or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

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

09/18/2025

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.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. No services are planned at this time.

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.

09/17/2025

Barbara S. Johnson

Bloomington -- Barbara S. “Barb” Johnson, 87, of Bloomington, Illinois, left this earthly life on September 15, 2025.

Barb was born to James and Fairby Bray Brandt on August 18, 1938, and was raised in Armington, Illinois. She graduated from Hittle Township High School in 1956.

Barb married her husband of 67 years, James “Jim” Johnson, on March 29, 1958. Together they moved to Minier, where they spent most of their life.

They had a daughter, Pamela (Gregory) Lee, and a son, Andrew Johnson. She dearly loved her two grandchildren, Kristen Lee (Luke) Arnold and Ryan (Tori) Lee. Her four great-granddaughters, Lorelei and Anabelle Arnold, and Ryan and Tori’s two daughters brought her much joy.

Barb worked numerous jobs throughout her life, including the Abstract Company, Funks Seeds, Dr. Lainvee’s office, the Olympia Review, Anderson Insurance, and Village Flowers & Gifts.

She loved serving her community through volunteer service at places she felt were important, such as the Minier Rescue Squad as an EMT, Minier Christian Church, Armington Christian Church, and Relay for Life. She valued time with friends and family and often invited those she loved to spend time with her at Minier Lake, where she was a long-time member. Typically, when you saw her, you left with a gift — she was especially good at sharing her homemade jellies and jams.

Barb is survived by her husband, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, many siblings, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law, four brothers and a sister, daughter, son, and brothers and sisters-in-law.

Visitation and Funeral will be held at Armington Christian Church on Friday, September 19, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. Minister Tyler Escoubas will officiate. A brief graveside service will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery, rural Atlanta, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, Barb asked that donations be made to the Sotos Syndrome Support Association (SotosSyndrome.org) in her memory.

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

09/15/2025

Patricia Gail Payne Kirkpatrick

Atlanta, IL – Surrounded by her Earthly family, Patricia Gail Payne Kirkpatrick, 60, of New London, Iowa, joined her Heavenly family on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Services for Gail will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Atlanta United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., to be followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Deborah J. Johnston officiating. Graveside services at Hartsburg Union Cemetery will be held at 1:30 p.m. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Patricia Gail Payne was born February 8, 1965, in Lincoln, the daughter of Les and Peggy Westen Payne. She was united in marriage to Douglas Kirkpatrick on April 2, 1998. He preceded Gail in death on December 23, 2023.

Gail is survived by her parents, Les and Peggy Payne; three step-children: Stacy (Joe) Jarvis, Nichole (Micah) Peterson, and Spike Kirkpatrick; six step-grandchildren; and aunts and uncles: Ann (Steve) Siltman, Shirley Kavanaugh, Brian (Cindy) Westen, and John (Ronette) Payne; along with many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband and grandparents.
Gail was a 1983 graduate of Hartsburg-Emden High School. She then graduated from Lincoln College, Mennonite College of Nursing, and Clarkson College, completing a Family Nurse Practitioner (Master of Science in Nursing) degree. Gail felt a special calling for caring for the elderly. She had worked as a traveling nurse, director of nursing at DeWitt County Nursing Home, an ICU nurse in both Illinois and Iowa, and completed her career as a Nurse Practitioner at River Hills Nursing Home in Keokuk, Iowa.

She was a member of Hartsburg Methodist church and enjoyed spending time with her husband, camping, riding motorcycles, and attending St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. She also loved dogs and cats and owned many throughout the years.

Memorials may be made to her family or P.A.W.S., 2031 48th Street, Ft. Madison, Iowa 52627.

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

09/08/2025

Darla C. Rogers

McLean- Darla C. Rogers, 67, of McLean, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at The Arc of El Paso in El Paso, Illinois.

Memorial Services for Darla will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois with Rev. Mark Dossett officiating.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. At the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the McLean Cemetery.

Darla Charlene Melton was born on November 1, 1957, in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Joseph "Ben" and Irene Adell Gordon Melton.

She is survived by her daughter: Staci (Josh) Kirk; one son: Josh Rogers; and three sisters: Vicki Melton, Paula (Al) Radefeld and Lori (Ed) Maher.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Darla graduated from the Olympia Community High School in 1975. She retired from the State Farm Insurance Company.

Her hobbies were sewing, watching game shows and helping her mother with events around the community.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

09/05/2025

Barbara M. Phelps

Waynesville – Barbara M. Phelps, 87, of Waynesville, passed away at the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on September 3, 2025.

Services for Barbara will be held at the Waynesville United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Becky Barrow will officiate. Burial will follow at the Evergreen Cemetery in Waynesville.

Barbara M. West was born January 27, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Emmett L. West and Gertrude “Trudie” L. Mundy West White. She was united in marriage to Selby D. Phelps on August 8, 1957. Selby preceded Barbara in death on August 15, 2015.

Barbara is survived by three children: Sheila (Steve) Ford, Michael (Kim) Phelps, and Lisa Davis; nine grandchildren: Renee (John) Goddard, Rebecca (Joel) Pabst, Rachel Ford, Ashley (Eric) Bender, Lacy Phelps, Dylan (Meghan) Phelps, Tristan Davis, Jeremy (Stephanie) Nelson, and Angie (Josh) Gillespie; and 15 great-grandchildren: Stella, Gabriel, Noah, Elijah, Jolene, Ellis, Jaynie, Ella, Bentley, Kobe, Alex P., Alex N., Benny, Easton and Ava.

Barbara had worked at General Electric in Bloomington. She was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Memorials may be made to the Waynesville United Methodist Church.

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

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