Obituaries

Nancy A. Amos, PhD, ASCW, LCSW passed away July 26, 2026. Nancy was born May 14, 1960 in Goshen, Wisconsin. She was an Assistant Professor at Bradley University. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and Spanish from … Continue reading →

Marilyn Joy Armbrust, 84, of Lincoln, passed away July 24, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home with funeral services following at 7 PM. Pastor … Continue reading →

Betty Ann (Howle) Leesman, 83, from Atlanta, Illinois, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, at Copper Creek Cottages — Memory Care of Lincoln. She leaves behind her loving husband of over 65 years, Jerry … Continue reading →

Patricia S. “Pat” Bree, 78, of Lincoln, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on July 17, 2026. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, July 31, 2026, at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services … Continue reading →

Dr. William (Bill) R Kohler was born to Roland Lester & Florence M Thieme Kohler on July 1, 1935 in Peoria and passed away on July 14, 2026. He married Susan L Wagoner on April 9, 1960. They were married … Continue reading →

Esther Mae Freese, 91, of Lincoln, passed away July 4, 2026, at St. Clara’s Manor, Lincoln. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 13, 2026, at Zion Cemetery. Esther was born July 21, 1934, in Sac City, … Continue reading →

Marcus Matthew Morris, infant son of Aaron Morris and Rebecca Burris, passed away June 28, 2026, at his home. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time. Marcus … Continue reading →

Melvin E. Chrisman, 79, of Mt. Pulaski, IL., passed away June 23, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until … Continue reading →

Michael Lee Robinson Jr, 57, of Riverton, formerly of Lincoln, passed away June 25, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital. Visitation will be from 11 AM until 1 PM Tuesday, July 7th at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home with funeral … Continue reading →