Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

04/22/2026

Most airlines allow cremated remains on board as carry-on or checked baggage, but the container holding the remains must pass through the x-ray machine or it will not be allowed through security. Cremated remains can also be air-shipped as cargo but only by "known shippers." In addition, to transport remains on an airplane you must provide a death or cremation certificate for the cremated remains in order to carry them on board.

04/22/2026

Cathy Ann Witt, 61, of Lincoln, passed away suddenly on April 17, 2026, at her home.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Zion Cemetery next to her late husband Gene Witt.

Cathy was born April 5, 1965, in Lincoln, IL., the daughter of Anthony Zimmerman Sr. and Barbara JoAn (Hashman). She married Herbert Eugene "Gene" Witt on August 9, 1996. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2015. Cathy was previously employed as a CNA, she worked at Lincoln Developmental Center, she was employed at Holiday Inn, and then she was a bus monitor. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her granddaughter and family and friends. She attended Lincoln First Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children Kimmie Payne and Skyler Witt, her grandchildren Grace Lynn Payne and Presley Alan Payne, brother Anthony Zimmerman Jr. (Lori), Aunt Diana Merreighn, and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Memorial donations may be made to go fund me to assist the family.

https://gofund.me/48ff05655

04/20/2026

Cathy Ann Witt, 61, of Lincoln, passed away April 17, 2026, at her home.
Arrangements are pending with Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home.

04/17/2026

04/15/2026

FREE monthly Grief and Caregiver Support Group

04/15/2026

Illinois has a program to help individuals who have absolutely no means of funding an end-of-life service. “Public assistance” services are funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services.

The Department pays the some of the funeral and burial expenses of a person who at the time of death was receiving assistance or who would have qualified for assistance.

They will also reimburse those who have paid funeral/burial expenses of those they were not responsible for, who would have qualified.

Two types of claims can be made, one by the funeral home and one by individuals.

******Not all funeral homes accept this program as a form of payment. *******

The maximum amount that DHS will Pay is:
• $1,370.00 for a funeral
• $686.00 for a cremation/burial

All questions and inquiries regarding the claims and or payments/denials should be directed to Funeral and Burial Unit at (217) 785-4216

To learn more visit this link: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30367

04/11/2026

Amen! Live today for your eternity 💕

04/07/2026

I want to thank you for all that you have done for my family!! You guys did an amazing job with both my mother and brother! I was pleased with everything that they did and in a timely manner! It sounds bad but I would refer them to anyone that has lost a family member recently because they take the time and care about the families of their clients

Thank you Braxton Liechty and family

04/03/2026

Thank you Tabitha for your kind words

I wanted to leave the Bennetts something to read or anyone else that needs to know about them. First the funeral home of theirs is absolutely stunning and I loved the atmosphere. But when I contacted lesleigh in regards to my daughter whom passed and that I would need a payment option she understood and I felt that she did she was worm and inviting showed love and compassion when it was most important to me this was 10 years ago. My daughter was 13 years old and had passed in st Louis mo. She went and got my daughter to bring her home no questions. They also would not except money for the cost of her arrangements. This was truly a god send and lesleigh and her husband done more for me than I could ever express. But it did not stop with this loss I recently lost my mom and she was their hugging me and making all worries lessened. They cared for not just my mom but daughter and made sure it was in price range with options. I have thanked them many times but it does not feel enough for the kindness the family and I received. Thank you both in every way possible!