Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

03/06/2026

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We are committed to offering the highest quality, most dignified and personal service at an affordable cost. We take special care to offer a wide range of service and prices so that every family can have a service that fits their budget.
Knowing that funeral services can be a significant expense, we will always work with you to make certain that the cost is affordable. As a member of this community we serve our friends and neighbors with the goal in mind to keep costs as low as possible. In this way, we can help ensure that the cost is never an additional burden for your family.

02/23/2026

Services for Mr. Wilmert are MARCH 27-28 2026

George Calvin Wilmert, 94, passed into his eternal rest February 17, 2026 surrounded by his beloved
family. George was born in Lincoln, IL February 27, 1931, the son of George Luther & Ruby Ellen (Purlee) Wilmert.
He married Marlene Boyer March 15, 1975. She survives along with daughters, April (Don) Martin,
Gina Akerman and Sheila (Kevin) Bourland and sons, Kevin (Andrea) & Steven (Doreen) Wilmert.
Grandchildren - Angie (Frank) Bramwell, Chad (Jill) Martin, Clint (Dorian) Akerman, Rusty (Alyson)
Akerman, Levi (Patty) Akerman, Jennifer Wilmert, Emily (Matt Wilmert and Dave Bourland. Great
grandchildren - Ashlynn &Martin Glick, Hunter, Wyatt & Maggie Martin, Broc, Kip & Blake
Akerman, Trinity Wilmert, Alyvia Casteel, Hayden Richardson, Emily, Gracie & Skyler Akerman &
great great granddaughter, Aaliyah Glick. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Gregory Allen
Wilmert, granddaughters, Conner Loeffelholz & Melissa Wilmert & 2 sisters, Evelyn Wilmert and
Betty Ann Holmes.
George was an avid fisherman & hunter. He served several years as president of Lincoln Sportsman's
Club and invited boy scouts out for fishing and gun safety instruction. He taught many kids how to fish
and clean fish. He enjoyed participating in softball, basketball, bowling & tennis. He was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Fighting Illini basketball. Another favorite pasttime was playing
pinochle and euchre.
George was the 1st president of Local 787 United Rubber Workers at Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant in
Bloomington in 1966. He also served on a nation wide joint labor wage administration committee to
help save jobs and make management more profitable.
He served as Secretary of the Committee on the Ministry of Lincoln Decatur Presbytery. He filled
several pulpits as a lay minister. As a member of St. John United Church of Christ he served several
terms as an officer in Men's Brotherhood, taught Sunday School and delivered meals on wheels.
He served 3 terms on the West Lincoln School board and was president one year. He opened the gym
on Saturdays for kids up to high school age and on Sundays for high schoolers and adults. He also
served as boy and girl scout coordinator.
George will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, his wisdom and wit and always
trying to strive for fairness in all matters.
Services for George Wilmert will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at St. John United Church of Christ 204 7th Street in Lincoln at 11a.m. Visitation will be at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home Friday, March 27, 2026 from 4-7p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home are assisting with arrangements.

02/23/2026

George Calvin Wilmert, 94, passed into his eternal rest February 17, 2026 surrounded by his beloved
family. George was born in Lincoln, IL February 27, 1931, the son of George Luther & Ruby Ellen (Purlee) Wilmert.
He married Marlene Boyer March 15, 1975. She survives along with daughters, April (Don) Martin,
Gina Akerman and Sheila (Kevin) Bourland and sons, Kevin (Andrea) & Steven (Doreen) Wilmert.
Grandchildren - Angie (Frank) Bramwell, Chad (Jill) Martin, Clint (Dorian) Akerman, Rusty (Alyson)
Akerman, Levi (Patty) Akerman, Jennifer Wilmert, Emily (Matt Wilmert and Dave Bourland. Great
grandchildren - Ashlynn &Martin Glick, Hunter, Wyatt & Maggie Martin, Broc, Kip & Blake
Akerman, Trinity Wilmert, Alyvia Casteel, Hayden Richardson, Emily, Gracie & Skyler Akerman &
great great granddaughter, Aaliyah Glick. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Gregory Allen
Wilmert, granddaughters, Conner Loeffelholz & Melissa Wilmert & 2 sisters, Evelyn Wilmert and
Betty Ann Holmes.
George was an avid fisherman & hunter. He served several years as president of Lincoln Sportsman's
Club and invited boy scouts out for fishing and gun safety instruction. He taught many kids how to fish
and clean fish. He enjoyed participating in softball, basketball, bowling & tennis. He was a big fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears and Fighting Illini basketball. Another favorite pasttime was playing
pinochle and euchre.
George was the 1st president of Local 787 United Rubber Workers at Firestone Tire & Rubber Plant in
Bloomington in 1966. He also served on a nation wide joint labor wage administration committee to
help save jobs and make management more profitable.
He served as Secretary of the Committee on the Ministry of Lincoln Decatur Presbytery. He filled
several pulpits as a lay minister. As a member of St. John United Church of Christ he served several
terms as an officer in Men's Brotherhood, taught Sunday School and delivered meals on wheels.
He served 3 terms on the West Lincoln School board and was president one year. He opened the gym
on Saturdays for kids up to high school age and on Sundays for high schoolers and adults. He also
served as boy and girl scout coordinator.
George will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, his wisdom and wit and always
trying to strive for fairness in all matters.
Services for George Wilmert will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at St. John United Church of Christ
204 7th Street in Lincoln at 11a.m. Visitation will be at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home Friday, March 27, 2026 from 4-7p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home are assisting with arrangements.

02/13/2026

Missing my Nanny, whose birthday was Valentines Day
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02/06/2026

Antonia Elizabeth Lolling, 63, of Hartsburg, passed away February 5, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life and burial will be held at a later date.

"Toni" was born April 27, 1962, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Kobusch) Rucker. She married Gerald Lolling on September 11, 1992, at St' John's Lutheran Church in Hartsburg, IL.

She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was a volunteer firefighter and EMT in the Hartsburg area. She loved all things cows and liked to listen to classic rock music, especially Styx. She was very active in Special Olympics as a coach.

Survivors include her husband Gerald Lolling, son Timothy Velasquez, son Jeffrey Lolling, son Robert Lolling, daughter Dawna Lolling, stepson Cory Lolling, and stepdaughter Mindy (Greg) Houghton; grandchildren: Keegan Houghton, Gerilyn Houghton, Angel Lynn, Karsi Lolling, Draven Inostroza, Dominic Inostroza, David Lolling, and Isabelle Lolling; her brother Robert (Chong) Rucker, sister Ellen (Jim) Johnson, and nieces, nephews. cousins, and friends survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law, Marilyn and Gerald R. Lolling, her daughter Cami Waller, and sisters in law Kay and Janice.

02/05/2026

Steven Ray Benedict, 54, of Lincoln, passed away February 2, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.
Visitation is from 11 AM until 1 PM Friday, February 13, 2026, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 PM with Pastor Josh from Abundant House of Praise officiating. Burial will follow in Elkhart Cemetery.

"Stevie" was born November 20, 1971, in Lincoln, IL., the son of Raymond Benedict Sr. and Beverly (Harris) Phillips. He was an avid Chicago Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, and Michigan fan. He was formerly employed as a brick mason. He was a free spirit and lived his life wide open with no regrets.

Survivors include his two children: Dylan Benedict, and Kaylie Benedict (Morgan), his mother Beverly Phillips, his siblings Tina Benedict-Guzman (Larry), Dawn Phillips-Osborn (Jason), Barb Ferguson, and Beverly Geriets (Jody); grandson Stetson; best friend who was like a brother; Waylon Turner; nieces and nephew Sara Baker, Mason Baker, and Destiny Hart; caretaker Emilee Frakes, and numerous cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, his brother Raymond "Bubby" Benedict, and great niece Novalee.

Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett funeral Home to assistthe family with funeral expenses.

02/02/2026

Richard G. "Rick" Miller, 61, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Richard was born October 1, 1964, in Lincoln, IL., the son of Earl and Carolyn (Veff) Miller. He married Bonnie Skelton on July 11, 2010.

Survivors include his wife Bonnie Miller, children: Jodi Trussel (B.J. Merreighn), Ashley Miller (Caleb Chavez), Justin Miller, and great niece Brielle Skelton who they raised and love like a daughter; stepchildren: Patricia (Matt) Durnen, Crystal (Jeremy) Scrabeck, and Danny (Becci) Lyons; grandchildren: Jaden Trussel, Malikye Trussel, Billy Merreighn, McKenzie Merreighn, Seth Turley-Merreighn, Isabella Chavez, and Kensley Chavez; step grandchildren Logan Peterson, Porscha Peterson, Yasmin (Jose) Scrabeck, Ann Marie Scrabeck, John Scrabeck, Bo Rediske, Cody Rediske, and Matt Rediske; 7 step great grandchildren; siblings: Earl Miller, Sonja Miller, Dawn Miller, Lisa Miler, and Phillip Miller. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents, a niece, and two great nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.

01/31/2026

Phyleta Ann Van Deventer, 85, of Lincoln, passed away January 28, 2026, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life and burial will be at a later date. Phyleta was born December 12, 1940, in Decatur, IL., the daughter of Harold "Red: Farthing and Louise (Shores).
"Ann" was an LPN and worked in geriatrics at several locations. She retired to help raise her beloved granddaughters. She was a member of 1st United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, vacation bible school, and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the DAR. Ann was full of life and was an avid Illini basketball, Cubs, and Yankees fan.

Survivors include her children Doug (Christal) Van Deventer and Julie Buckles; grandchildren: Jori Gallagher (Tasha Jones), Jaci Buckles (Kayne Buck), Ian Van Deventer (Candra Higginbotham) and Atlee Van Deventer; great grandchildren Madilyn Brown, Brantley Smith, Reece Buck, Brinley Buck, Tiabeanie Van Deventer, Zachary Jones, Alexandria Edwards and great grand dog Retta. Her brother John Farthing also survives.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved Aunt Phyleta Plunk.

Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of Jaci Buckles.

01/29/2026

John Joseph "Joe" Faust, 79, of Decatur, passed away January 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Cremation rites will then be accorded, and burial will be at a later date.

Joe was born October 26, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of William E. Faust and Trela (Davis). He married Glenda Sellers. She preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a simple man and enjoyed being with his loved ones.

Survivors include his sons Brandon Faust and Nicklaus Faust, his siblings Darlene Ernst and Ruth Ann Taylor and many nieces, nephews. cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children Glenda Sellers, his brother Don Faust, and sisters Louise Baldwin and Donna Meserole.

Memorial donations may be made to Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses.