Obituaries

Paul Richard Mason, 88, of Middletown, passed away September 2, 2026, at Memorial Hospital of Springfield. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Graveside services Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at … Continue reading →

Elizabeth Ann Klockenga passedaway August 24, 2026, in Petersburg, IL., at the age of 81. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Monday, August 31, 2026 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at … Continue reading →

Jeffrey Bruce Wayne “Jeff” Jones, 55, of Lincoln, passed away August 23, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be a celebration of life September 19, 2026, from … Continue reading →

Benjamin Joseph “Joey” Gaston, 48, of Lincoln. passed away August 16, 2026, at home with his family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. There will be no services at this time. Joey was born … Continue reading →

Kailen James Sanchez, affectionately known as “BIG CHEEZ,” 24, of Lincoln, passed away tragically, in an automobile accident in the early morning hours of August 12, 2026, after celebrating an amazing birthday with his closest friends. Cremation rites have been … Continue reading →

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 →