Obituaries

Zaila Millie Long-Vasek, infant daughter of Rylee Long and Mark Vasek was born sleeping on April 13, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held at a … Continue reading →

Sharon Kay “Sherri” Mester, 72, of Emden, passed away April 1, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Emden. Funeral services will be … Continue reading →

Randy Ray Pettus, 69, of Lincoln, passed away suddenly at his home on April 1, 2024. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM on Friday, April 12, … Continue reading →

Charles David Thaxton, 73, of Earlville, IL., formerly of Atlanta, IL., passed away March 28, 2024, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A time of visitation will be from 5-7 … Continue reading →

Sandra L. Musick, 78, of Lincoln, passed away March 9, 2024 at Vonderleith Living Center. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Sandy was born … Continue reading →

Brenda Kay Skelton, 72, of Normal, passed away March 7, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date … Continue reading →

Terry Taylor, 56, of Bloomington, formerly of Indiana, passed away March 4, 2024 at Bro Menn Medical Center. Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Terry was born September 9, 1967, in Valparaiso, IN., the … Continue reading →

Norma Arlene Hamilton, 83, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away February 24, 2024. Visitation will be from 11 AM until 1 PM on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1 Pm … Continue reading →

Joyce Miller, 64, of Lincoln, passed away February 20, 2024 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.Visitation will be from 4-6 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2024at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 6 PM also at … Continue reading →

Betty Jean Poston, 91, of Beason, IL., passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Betty was the daughter of Reginald and Emma (Wilson) Matson. She was preceded in death by her parents and 5 brothers. Survivors include her beloved … Continue reading →