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05/28/2026

Diane Peifer

Waynesville – Diane Peifer, 80, of Waynesville, passed away at McLean County Nursing Home in Normal on Friday, May 22, 2026, her 61st wedding anniversary.

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

Eva Diane Long was born March 30, 1946, in Bloomington, the daughter of Robert “Buck” and Ollie Almeda Rich Long. She was united in marriage to Gary S. Peifer on May 22, 1965. He preceded Diane in death on July 28, 2025.

Diane is survived by two children: Mike S. Peifer and Jacquiline M. Peifer; three grandchildren: Tyler (Emily) Peifer, Kayla (Cooper) Elam, and Dee Peifer; and two great-grandsons.

She was preceded in death by her husband; brother Bill Long; four sisters: Laura Benedict, Barbara Otto, Marilyn Kirby, and Shirley Terrell.

Diane was a graduate of McLean-Waynesville High School. She and Gary were members of the Merry Mixers Square Dance Club in McLean for many years.

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

05/18/2026

Richard G. Fugate

Atlanta -- Richard G. Fugate, 95, of Atlanta passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the Pekin Manor in Pekin.

Funeral Services for Mr. Fugate will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home with Mr. Mike Fitchhorn officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

Burial will be in the Atlanta Cemetery with Military Rites accorded by the Atlanta American Legion.

Richard Gene Fugate was born on October 30, 1930, in Bushnell, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Alma (Shaw) Fugate. He was united in marriage to Donna Wilson on June 2, 1954. She preceded him in death on February 6, 2007. He later married Wilma McRoberts on January 30, 2011. She preceded him in death December 15, 2020.

He is survived by his children: Larry (Jane) Fugate, Thomas (Jean) Fugate, Robin (Steve) Schrand, and Gloria (Mike) Fitchhorn; eight grandchildren: Amy, Lyndsie, Tegan, Shawna, Amanda, Sara, Paul, and Renda (Roger) Link; and one great-grandson: Gravin; stepchildren: Linda Brooks, Sandra (Lee) Martin, Karen (Rick) Baxter, Rick (Janet) Halsey, and Mike Halsey. Several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, and eleven siblings.

Richard graduated from Galesburg High School in 1948. He then joined the United States Air Force. He served over 20 years in the military. After retirement from the Air Force, he worked in various jobs in real estate and construction. His hobbies included woodworking, watching western movies, and reading western books.

Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad or the Central Illinois Veterans Commission.

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

04/30/2026

Richard "Dick" C. Bicknell

Atlanta, IL – Richard “Dick” C. Bicknell, 80, of Atlanta, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Services for Mr. Bicknell will be held at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the church, and for one hour prior to the service on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Eminence Christian Church at 10:30 a.m. with Mr. Warren Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Mountjoy Cemetery in rural Atlanta.
Richard Charles Bicknell was born May 14, 1945, in Lincoln, IL, the son of Leland “Nick” C. and Bertha Beare Bicknell. He was united in marriage to Janice Berta in August 1983, at Funks Grove. She survives.
Dick is also survived by three daughters: Diane Bicknell, Sara (Matt) Wheeler, and Susan (Steve) Tracy; one granddaughter, Cooper Tracy; one brother-in-law, George Van Hoorn; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Audra Van Hoorn, and sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Gene Turner.
Dick was a graduate of Atlanta High School. He completed both his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Math, and his Master’s Degree in Chemistry, at Illinois State University. He retired after 35 years of teaching, having spent most of those years at Lincoln Community High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, collecting antiques, and reading. He had also served as Atlanta Township Supervisor for more than 20 years.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Atlanta Public Library.

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

04/30/2026

Helen L. Ludden

Springfield -- Helen Lucille Ludden, 93, of Springfield, formerly of Armington, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Regency Care in Springfield.

Funeral services will be held at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta, Illinois, on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. with Mr. Tyler Escoubas officiating.

Burial will be in Oakview Cemetery in Armington, Illinois.

She was born on March 23, 1933, in Armington, to Herman and Gladys Wert Bossingham. She was united in marriage to Gene Ludden on August 14, 1951. He preceded Helen in death on November 3, 2011.

Helen was a 1951 graduate of the Hittle Township High School and worked for Country Financial in Bloomington, Illinois. Upon her retirement, she moved with her husband Gene to Springfield where she spent time with family and especially enjoyed watching her two granddaughters play sports. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Springfield.

Helen is survived by her daughter: Valerie (Gary) Koch of Huntley; two granddaughters, Laura (Joe) Wargo of Lake-in-the-Hills and Kimberly (Dustin) Walker of Oswego; and five great-grandchildren: Westin Wargo, Emmerson Wargo, Lincoln Walker, Beau Walker, and Heath Walker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene, four sisters: Irene Williams, Erma McDaniel, Estella Neff, and Maxine Tisdale. Two brothers: Jack Bossingham, and William Bossingham.

Memorials may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church or the Animal Protective League.

Quiram Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

04/27/2026

Leo "Gus" A. Canfield, III

McLean, IL – Leo “Gus” A. Canfield, III, 80, of McLean, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.

Graveside Memorial Services for Gus will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at McLean Cemetery. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate.

Leo A. Canfield, III, was born February 14, 1946, in Bloomington, the son of Leo A. and Mary Nell Twomey Canfield, II. He was united in marriage to Linda S. Hoskins on May 10, 1990. She survives.

Gus is also survived by three step-sons, Scott (Kellie) Larson, Craig Larson, and Jay (Kimberly) Larson; and six grandchildren: Noah Larson, Emma Larson, Ben Larson, Joey Larson, Miles Larson, and Audrey Larson.

Gus was a 1964 graduate of McLean-Waynesville High School and attended Lincoln College. He served in the Illinois National Guard. Gus worked in auto claims for State Farm Insurance for thirty years. He was a member of the McLean Burger-Benedict American Legion and enjoyed collected Ford memorabilia.

Memorials may be made to McLean Burger-Benedict American Legion.

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

04/21/2026

Dorothy A. Ortiz

Springfield – Dorothy A. Ortiz, 75, of Springfield, formerly of Alsip and Atlanta, passed away at Memorial Medical Center on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Graveside Memorial Services for Dorothy will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Atlanta Cemetery. Mr. Tony Billingsley will officiate. Military Rites to be accorded. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Dorothy Anne Brandt, was born October 27, 1950, the daughter of Roy Harold and Eirlys Jones Brandt. She was united in marriage to Gilbert James Ortiz on February 14, 1981. He survives.

Dorothy is also survived by one son, Gilbert (Miriam) Ortiz, Jr.; three step-children: Michelle (Karl) Hoefle, Steve (Shannon) Ortiz and Becky (Brad) Ortiz-Melvin; nine grandchildren: Nick, Zach, Kimberly, Audrey, Alexis, Savannah, Skylar, Steven, Jr. and Sadie; four great-grandchildren: Hunter, Keagon, Elizabeth, and Nicole; and siblings: Terry Brandt, Sharon (John) Gerecke, and Elizabeth (Walter) Metevier.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Brandt.

Dorothy was a graduate of Atlanta High School and then served in the United States Air Force. She completed a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She worked for the Illinois Internal Revenue for 20 years at various locations, progressing from clerk to processor to manager. She had also worked for the NY Times as a clerk and at various medical offices in reception and scheduling. Dorothy enjoyed crochet, archaeology, anthropology, ancient and current history.

Memorials in her name may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

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

04/16/2026

Mark W. Overholser

Atlanta, IL – Mark W. Overholser, 54, of Atlanta, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Crawford’s Pub in Bloomington from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Mark W. Overholser was born August 28, 1971, in Normal, the son of Wayne E. and Joyce A. Auth Overholser. They preceded Mark in death.

Mark is survived by his children: Celeste Knebel and Mark Barnhill; three grandchildren: Nevaeh Thome, Nirvana Sinclair, and Novagean Sinclair; one brother, Tim (Diane) Overholser; his life partner of 17 years, Cassi Crull; and step-father Mark Hitzner.

Mark had worked in construction. He was proud of having been baptized and serving as an altar boy for St. Patrick’s Church in Bloomington. He was very talented at martial arts and had a passion for survival knowledge. Mark was proud of his achievements in MMA fighting with Coffrin’s ATA Marital Arts. He was a huge fan of “The Doors” and loved anything to do with Halloween. Mark adored his cats and made a habit of feeding strays. He loved the small-town life of Atlanta. It also gave him great joy to reconnect with his daughter and grandchildren these past few years.

Mark will be forever in his loved ones’ hearts and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Mark’s family, in care of Celeste Knebel, or to Home Sweet Home Ministries in Bloomington.

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

04/13/2026

Jamie M. Brennan

Atlanta -- Jamie M. Brennan, 65, of Atlanta, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at her home.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Brennan will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Larry Crawford officiating.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Quiram Peasley Funeral Home.

Cremation Rites will be accorded following the services.

Jamie Michele Coleman was born on April 8, 1961, in Lincoln, the daughter of John F. And Joyce R. Hughes Coleman. She was united in marriage to Timothy Brennan. He survives.

Also surviving are her children: Austin Brennan and Alexis (Brian Becker) Brennan; four grandchildren: Paizlee, Blake, Easton Taytum Becker; one sister: Jean Coleman; and one brother: Keith (Ann) Coleman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother: Joseph Coleman and one sister: Judy Schaub.

Jamie graduated from the Lincoln Community High School in 1978 and later from Lincoln Christian College. She was employed as a social worker with Catholic Charities for many years.

She was a member of Open Arms Fellowship in Lincoln.

Her hobbies included listening to Southern Gospel music, reading, and watching crime shows on television. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Open Arms Fellowship Church.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

04/07/2026

Robert Kevin Blythe

Atlanta, IL – Robert Kevin Blythe, 73, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.

Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Masonic Rites will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Graveside Services and Burial will be held at the Keller Cemetery in Lovington on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Robert Kevin Blythe was born June 25, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Robert Eugene and Ruie Moses Blythe. He was united in marriage to Jeannine Elder on December 15, 1979. She survives.

Kevin is also survived by children: Nanette (Keith) Mathews, Leslie (Sean) Masterson, and Josh (Michele) Brown; son-in-law Marshall Mikesell; grandchildren: Blade Mathews, Summer Mathews, Chuck Mathews, Emily Masterson, Jillian Masterson, Ellie Grace Masterson, Anna Mei Masterson, Molly Masterson, Cullen Masterson, Avarie Brown, Emmett Brown, Colton Bradshaw, Cameran (Erin) Bradshaw, Gracie Bradshaw, Josie Mikesell, and Rowan Mikesell; and great-granddaughter Julia Bradshaw; and one sister: Debra (Steven) Brown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Lori Mikesell.

Kevin graduated from Lovington High School and then Lakeland Community College. He had worked for Thermogas as a manager and for Armtech as an insurance adjuster and supervisor. He was a member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church and Atlanta Masonic Lodge #165 A.F. & A.M. where he had served as Master at least 14 times. Kevin loved raising horses and in his spare time worked with leather and repaired saddles. He volunteered with the Atlanta Fire Department and the Logan County Mounted Police, “The Posse.”

Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad.

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

03/27/2026

Duane L. Windmiller

Lincoln, IL -- Duane L. Windmiller, 75, of Lincoln, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home in Atlanta with Mr. Doug Maris officaiting. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial will be at a later date at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield.

Duane Luy Windmiller was born on July 20, 1950, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Robert and Almeda Luy Windmiller. He was united in marriage to Susan Powell on May 23, 1981. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Amanda (Josh) Koonce, Andrew (Andrew Hanson) Windmiller and Robert (Janelle) Windmiller; five grandchildren: Noah Tosh, James (Josiah) Allen, Mason Tosh, Gabriel Koonce, and Arya Koonce; two brother: Glynn (Karen) Billingsley and Keith Windmiller; one sister: Roberta Windmiller; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter: Ashley Windmiller.

Duane graduated from East Ridge High School in 1968 and then served in the United States Marine Corp. He retired from Aqua Illinois in Kankakee after 50 years of service. He was a member of Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

He was an avid history person, loved doing crossword puzzles and enjoyed watching the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Black Hawks and Chicago Bears.

Memorials may be made to Parkinson Foundation.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/19/2026

Jason A. Etherton

Lincoln -- Jason A. Etherton, 50, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home.

A Celebration of his Life will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at his home. Cremation Rites have been accorded.

Jason Andrew Etherton was born on March 20, 1975, in Bloomington, the son of Harry Randall Etherton. He was united in marriage to Kelly Guffey-Hankins on May 1, 2022. She survives.

Also surviving are his stepchildren: Branden Schnieder and Harlan (Haden) Hankins, III; one brother: Mark (Melody) Etherton; one sister: Tracy (Brian) Sager; stepmother: Nancy Hoover; his nieces and nephews: Harmony Etherton, Rebecca (Aaron) Buchheit, and Gregory Amburgey .

He was preceded in death by his father.

Jason graduated from Olympia High School in 1993 and later from Lincoln College. He was employed by the State of Illinois in the Illinois Department of Revenue.

He was very passionate about music and loved playing his guitar. Ni****ne Poetic and The Jay Cannon Project were two of many bands he played with. He also loved camping and sitting by the fire while entertaining family and friends. He also loved a good slot machine.

Memorials may be made to the Olympia High School Band Department.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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