Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

01/12/2026

01/10/2026

Todd D. Newberry, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home, with family, on December 11, 2025.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, beginning at 1:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus in Lincoln, IL. Come share a drink and a story with friends and family and let Todd be the life of the party one more time.

Todd was born May 5, 1968, in Lincoln, IL., the son of Larry and Marilyn "Doody" (Fults) Newberry. He graduated from LCHS in 1986. He worked in construction with his family until he moved to Arizona in 2001. Arizona became his home and Todd made lifelong friends that became family. He was a talented project manager for property management companies, Maxx Property Management and SDB Contracting Services where he won several awards and was instrumental in the success of several projects for the city of Phoenix.

Todd was the life of the party. Everyone loved him the second they met him. He had a smile that could light up a room and gave the best bear hugs. Todd was handsome and fashionable. He loved to shop and especially loved Macy's and anything COACH. Todd enjoyed darts, golf, gardening, happy hour, and spending time in his garage (the garage mahal) enjoying cold bud light and spending quality time with his friends and family.

Survivors include his mother Doody (Bruce)Kaprelian; brother Larry (Cindy) Newberry, sisters Marcey (Jim) Byrge and Nikki (Eric) Roach; nieces and nephews: Shanen (Bill) Kmett, Blake (Lanae) Byrge, Brock Byrge, Fox Harris, Alayna (Alfonso) Lopez, Alex Roach, and Brooke Roach; and great nieces and nephews: Colin, Landon, Lucian, Luca, Presley, and Remi.

He was preceded in death by his father and his infant sister, September.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family with local arrangements.

01/07/2026

Dennis Ray Wilham, 70, of Mt. Pulaski, IL., passed away January 6, 2026, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

01/05/2026

We look forward to all that 2026 has to offer as we seek to serve our veterans.

01/01/2026

Donna Jean Meserole, 82, of Lincoln, IL., passed away December 30, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home is assisting the family. Graveside services for family and close friends will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 11 AM at Atlanta Cemetery.

Donna was born May 31, 1943, in Decatur, IL., the daughter of William E. Faust and Trela L. (Davis) Faust. She married Theodore Meserole Jr. on June 12, 1964, and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2012.

Donna worked for many years at the Lawndale Tap. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, crocheting, canning, and riding the Harley with her husband. They traveled to most of the 50 states and beyond on their Harley Davidson Sportster.

Survivors include her children: Kelly (Todd) Parks, Leslie (John) Denny, Doug (Amy) Meserole, and Shawna Meserole; grandchildren: Scott Parks, Kayla Craig, Brooke White, Taylor Whiteman, Analyn Denny, Keagan Meserole, Adalynn Meserole, Shae Fulmer, and Gabe Fulmer; great grandchildren: Kennedi, Kori, Lincoln, Scarlett, Sturgis "Bubba", Maddox, Laken, Jaxon, and Jameson; sisters Darlene Ernst and Ruth Ann Taylor, and brother John Joseph "Joe" Faust.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Keith William Meserole, great grandson Cayde Eugene Transou, sister Louise Baldwin, and brother Don Faust.

01/01/2026

Please have a safe and happy New Year! 🎊

12/30/2025

Lee Lynn Woods, 87, of Lincoln, IL., passed away December 29, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be from 10 AM until 12 Noon on Saturday, January 3, 2025, at Lincoln Christian Church with funeral services following at 12 Noon. Cremation rites will then be accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

Lee was born May 1, 1938, in Browns, IL., the son of Sherman Lee and Florence Annabelle (Myers) Woods. He married Ruth Klein on September 22, 1962, and they shared 63 loving years of marriage. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Hood., TX He was a man of faith, Ordained as a Minister of Christ in 1974 by his home church, First Christian Church of West Salem, IL. He practiced kindness and generosity all of his life. He was a faithful family member and a caregiver to many. Lee was a member of the Beacon Sunday School class at Lincoln Christian Church for over 45 years and served as class treasurer for many of those years. He was one of the first employees of Christian Homes Corporate Office in Lincoln, IL and served as Office Manager for 16 years. He retired from the State of Illinois after working for the Department of Insurance for 13 years. Lee was an avid Illini and St. Louis Cardinal's fan.

Survivors include his wife Ruth Woods, his sons Steve (Michelle) Woods and Tim (Tesha) Woods; grandchildren: Mitchell Woods, Mackenzie Woods, Jake (Malorie) Woods, Justin (Rachel) Woods, and Jaron Woods (fiancé Kylee Overton); great granddaughter Eden Woods; and niece Cara Rae (Jed) Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Mark Woods, and his sister Norma Bainum.

Memorial donations may be made to Harvest of Talents or to the family in care of Tim Woods.

12/27/2025

Kevin J, Benson, 62, of Lincoln, passed away December 22, 2025, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

Kevin was born June 14, 1963, in Decatur, IL., the son of Ernest and Eula Christine (Cole) Benson. He married Carlene Harvey on June 14, 1997. Kevin retires from the State of Illinois. He loved spending time with his grandsons, taking them fishing. He was a simple man and enjoyed his home life.

Survivors include his wife Carlene Benson, stepdaughters Carissa, Briana, and Macey; his beloved grandsons Kaiden, Braylen, and Jaxon; sisters Cheryl Roemelin and Melanie Damery; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the family.

12/25/2025

Christmas blessings upon you and your family

12/15/2025

Terry Wayne Treakle, 72, of Lincoln, passed away December 13, 2025, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

Terry was born November 15, 1953, in Lincoln, IL., the son of William E. Treakle Sr. and Joyce P. (Dugan) Sanders. He retired from the bottle factory in 2008 after more than 30 years of service. He enjoyed music, especially the Beatles and played the bass guitar. Terry enjoyed technology and computers.

Survivors include his mother Joyce (George) Sanders; his son Eric Treakle; grandchildren Izaiah, Xzander, and Elijah; brother William E. Treakle Jr. (Samantha) and sister Rhonda S. Gillum (Glen). Several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his father, son Gilchrist, son Donnie, daughter Lacy, brother Bruce Treakle, and sister Diane Lynn Treakle.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Eric Treakle and will be accepted at the funeral home.

12/14/2025

Tracy M. Poole, 58, of Lincoln, passed away December 12, 2025 at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

Tracy was born November 3, 1967, in Lincoln, IL., the son of James Poole and Sheryl (Miller) Beccue. He married Kimberlee Dullenty on October 15, 1999. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was on the inaugural cruise of the USS Abraham Lincoln. He served in the Gulf War. Tracy received the National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon for his service. He was employed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library where he was the Buildings and Teams Lead. He also was employed at the Exelon Plant in Clinton, IL. where he worked in security.
Tracy enjoyed the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and Star Wars. He was known for sending funny memes and messages to family and friends. He enjoyed time on his computer and time with his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife Kimberlee Poole, his sons Brian Poole (Madi) and Tyler Poole (Samantha); grandchildren: Lyle, Ruth, and Georgia; Bonus Mom Susie Macon; brother Troy Poole (Jennifer) and sister Talona Hassebrock, and several nieces and nephews. He had several close friends who were like family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Readis "Pete" and Dolly Poole and Mabel Miller, and his parents.

Memorial donations may be made to the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight.

12/11/2025

Psalm 34:18: "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit".

Matthew 5:4: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted".