Elizabeth "Betty" W. Thompson, 86. of Lincoln, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2020, at The Christian Village in Lincoln.

Helen Elizabeth Strack, 86 of Clinton, IL passed away 11:50 PM September 24, 2020 at Illini Heritage and Healthcare Center, Champaign, IL.

Graveside services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Helen Elizabeth Strack Memorial Fund.

Helen was born June 29, 1934 in Chana, IL the daughter of William Allen and Grace (Newman) Lawson.

Survivors include her children, Mark L. Miller, Mahomet, IL and Nancy A. Brady, Urbana, IL, 2 grandchildren, siblings, Ronald Lawson, Texas, Laura Bush, Clinton, IL, and Marilyn Cox, Decatur, IL

She was preceded in death by parents, 1 son, siblings, Howard Lawson and Marie Heuman .

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Thomas E. Dodd, 81 of DeWitt, IL passed away 9:06 AM September 27, 2020 at his home in DeWitt, IL.

Services will be 11 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Jonathan Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM, Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to The Clinton American Legion or The Disabled American Veterans.

Thomas was born May 12, 1939 in Monticello, IL the son of Ernest and Anna (Vance) Dodd. He married Shirley Dolores Palmer September 14, 1962 in Clinton, IL. She passed away February 21, 2016.

Survivors include his children, Richard D. (Darlene) Dodd, Moyock, NC; Ernest E. (Patricia) Dodd, Clinton, IL; Anita (John) LaFond, Cheyenne, WY; Allena (Scott) Malone, Clinton, IL, 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Bonnie J. Dodd, 1 grandson, Caleb Helfrich, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran.  He loved fishing and farming. 

Sarajane "Sallie" Marcotte, 79, of Lincoln, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice House in Peoria.

Agnes Josephine “Bonny” Davis, 91 of Clinton, IL passed away 3:37 AM September 25, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Private graveside services will at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Agnes J. Davis Memorial Fund.

Bonny was born March 25, 1929 the daughter of Martin and Margaret (McCann) Bullinger of Johnstown, PA. She married Isaac T. “Bud” Davis December 4, 1948 in Clinton, IL. Buddy Banta was the adopted son of Charles and Emily Banta. He passed away July 6, 1999 after 51 years of marriage.

Survivors include her children, Patricia (Larry) Cowman; Phillip (Gabriele) Davis, Decatur, IL; Valerie (Stephen) Sronce; Debra (William, deceased) Strohirch  all of Clinton, IL, grandchildren, Bryan Davis, Michele Davis, Randy Cowman, Thomas Davis, Elke (Ashley) Davis, Janie (Derek) Atteberry, Keeley (William) Lampkin, Austin Thacker, and Alex Davis, along with 6 great grandchildren, who she loved and adored, and brother, James Bullinger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Margaret Bullinger, sister, Patricia Ann Miller, Bel Air, CA, brother, Richard Bullinger, son, Michael Davis, Kenney, IL, and granddaughter, Amber Cowman, Rosamond, CA.

Bonny graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Los Angeles, CA and attended Mount St. Mary’s College in Brentwood, CA.

She traveled and lived in many countries, including the Philippines, Turkey, and Greece with her children and husband, he was in the Air Force for 26 years.

Bonny volunteered and ran the gift shop at the John Warner Hospital for 15 years.

She loved her family, people, traveling, oil painting, playing cards, and BINGO.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Darvin Volker, 85 of Clinton, IL passed away 12:15 AM September 25, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur, IL.

Services will be 11 AM Wednesday September 30, 2020 at the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating.. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL with military honors. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. The family requests all guests to write down a memory they have of Darvin on a card provided at the funeral home. Masks are requested at the at the funeral home and the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Clinton American Legion, Alzheimer’s Association, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Darvin was born December 31, 1934 in Marshall County, IL the son of Herbert and Evelyn (Crone) Volker. He married Elsie Feigert June 1, 1957 in Wenona, IL.

Survivors include his wife, Elsie Volker, Clinton, IL, children, Barbara (David Buckalew)Volker, Russellville, AR; Rob (Fiancé Paula Mason) Volker, Clinton, IL; Kevin (Dianne) Volker, Chatham, IL; Kent (Jo) Volker, Chatham, IL; Keith (Sara) Volker, Clinton, IL; Karyn Henson, Clinton, IL, 23 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren with 1 on the way, 8 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Darlene Ioerger, Wenona, IL and Donna (Richard) Oncker, Minonk, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Dale Volker, grandsons, Shawn Micheal Volker and Kyle Doyle Volker, and 4 brothers.

Darvin was a barber for 59 years and owned his own shop, Darvin’s Barber Shop, for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the U..S. Marines, who was involved with many veteran organizations and was a passenger on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. for recognition for his service to his country. He was also a member of the Clinton Eagles Lodge and Clinton Elks Lodge. Most of all Darvin loved his family dearly.

Christian Alexander Reynolds, 19 of Clinton, IL, passed away 5:05 PM September 19, 2020 at AMG Specialty Hospital, Greenfield, IN..

Services will be 11 AM Monday September 28, 2020 at the Frist Baptist Church, Clinton, IL with Pastor John Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, IL.

Visitation will be 2 – 5 PM Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the Christian Alexander Reynolds Memorial Fund.

Christian was born April 24, 2001 in Decatur, IL the son of Phillip and Amy (Bateson) Reynolds.

Survivors include his parents, Phillip and Amy Reynolds, Clinton, IL, brothers, Koby (Paige Roberts) Reynolds, Clinton, IL; Isaih Reynolds, Clinton, IL; Jonathon Reynolds, Clinton, IL, niece, Keilana Reynolds, paternal grandmother, Lindsay (Noel) McCoy, Farmer City, IL, maternal grandmother, Rhonda Alvarenga, Clinton, IL, maternal grandfather, Francisco Jacinto, Decatur, IL.

He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Barbara Bateson and grandfather, Dennis Reynolds.

Christian loved wrestling, football, coaching, and helping others. Most of all he loved his family and had a smile that could light up the world. With the scholarship he received, Christian was planning to attend Milliken University in Decatur this fall.

Even in death, Christian gave life by donating his organs, saving five lives.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Richard H. Parks 86 of Weldon, IL formerly of Joliet, IL passed away September 22, 2020 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Lincoln, IL.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at Hills of Rest Cemetery, Joliet, IL. There will be no visitation. The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the donor’s favorite animal shelter.

Richard was born January 11, 1934 in Joliet, IL the son of Joseph and Helen (Clark) Parks.  He married June H. Babbe on June 15, 1954 in Joliet, IL.  She passed away August 29, 2014.

Survivors include his children, Cindy Parks, Joliet, IL; Cherie (Steve) Brittin, Weldon, IL; Randy (Susan) Parks, Coal City, IL; Tracy Parks, Sycamore, IL, grandchildren, Suzy; Pam; Dan; Braden; Kevin; Samantha and Harrison; numerous great-grandchildren; former son-in-law, Daniel Oakley, Morris, IL; and siblings, Jean and Don.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, 1 infant daughter and infant twin boys; and brothers Charles and Joseph, Jr., and sister, Bonnie.

Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a business owner for many years in Joliet, IL.  He could create something out of nothing and was always willing to help anyone.  Richard loved animals, always made people laugh, and enjoyed drinking a beer with friends and family.  Most of all, Richard’s greatest passion in life was his family.  He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Robert L. O’Dea, Sr.. 90 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 8:59 A.M. September 22, 2020 at Generations of Lincoln, Lincoln, Il.

Services will be 2 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL, with Steve Soice officiating.  Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL.  Visitation will be 1 – 2 PM, Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Donor’s choice.

Robert was born January 14, 1930 in Clinton, IL the son of Dennis and Ila (Riddle) O’Dea. He married Charlotte Pendleton on September 12, 1954 in Heyworth, IL.

Survivors include his wife; Charlotte O’Dea, Clinton, IL; son, Robert L. O’Dea, Jr., Clinton, IL; grandsons, Robert Kyle O’Dea, Clinton, IL and Mark Bradley Moore, Simpsonville, S.C.; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Grace Moore and Rylan Ozias Moore, Simpsonville, S.C.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Robert retired from Illinois Central Railroad as a Brakeman after 26 years of service.  He also farmed in Wapella and Hallsville.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Margaret A. “Maggie” Schmid 60 of Waynesville, IL passed away 9:44 A.M. September 20, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL.

Services will be 10 AM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 at The First Christian Church, Clinton, IL with Cassandra Benton officiating. Burial will follow at Rock Creek Cemetery, Waynesville, IL.  Visitation will be 5 – 8 PM, Friday, September 25, 2020 at the church.  Face masks will be required at the church. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to The Maggie Schmid Memorial Fund.

Maggie was born September 18, 1960 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Philip J. and Nancy A. (Schwoerer) Kohler, Jr.  She married Philip C. Schmid on June 12, 1996 in Waynesville, IL.

Survivors include her husband, Philip C. Schmid, Waynesville, IL; children: Catarino A. “Alex” Villanueva, Decatur, IL; Dustin N. Norby, Normal, IL; Bryanna L. Schmid, Monticello, IL; and Andrew C. (Kaylee) Schmid, Bloomington, IL; mother, Nancy A. Kohler, Bloomington, IL; 6 grandchildren; and siblings:  Emily, Kathy, Barbie, Philip “Tony”, and Amy.

Maggie was preceded in death by her father.

Maggie worked at ISU for over 30 years as a Building Service Worker.  She loved 4-H, baking, and sewing.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Donna L. Benz 86 of Argenta, IL passed away 12:17 A.M. September 20, 2020 at her daughter’s home in DeWitt, IL.

Graveside Services will be 12:30 PM, Friday, September 25, 2020 at Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta, IL with Pastor T. J. Hahn officiating. Visitation will be 10 AM – 12:00 Noon at Calvert Funeral Home, Argenta, IL.

Memorials may be directed to The Argenta Historical Society.

Donna was born December 21, 1933 in Argenta, IL the daughter of Fred H. and Mary Etta (Fullerton) Walker, Sr.  She married Robert L. “Spike” Benz February 19, 1953 in Piggott, AR. He passed away April 15, 1994.

Survivors include her children, David (Deana) Benz, Oreana, IL; Mary (Rick) Schenck, DeWitt, IL; 4 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; sisters:  Jean Kendall, Ft. Walton Beach, FL and Ruth Pierson, Tallahassee, FL; 6 nieces and 1 nephew also survive; as well as her special friends Roland and Donna Malone, Judy Smith, and Edwin and Kay Wallace. 

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; 2 sons, Robert Alan Benz and Randy L. Benz; and 1 brother, Fred H. Walker, Jr.

Donna worked at the Argenta Post Office – first as a clerk and then served as Postmaster.  She enjoyed “long” lunches with her friends.  Donna was a Tom Selleck fan and enjoyed listening to Country Music – especially Merle Haggard – as well as cooking and family get togethers.  Donna loved the town of Argenta and referred to it as “God’s Country”. 

The family would like to extend a special “Thank you” to Susan and April from DMH Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Daeven Alexander Jackson 37 of Clinton, Il. passed away 8:00 PM September 15, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

A Time to Celebrate Daeven’s Life will be 4 PM, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating.  Visitation will be 3 – 4 PM, Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to The Lymphoma & Leukemia Society.

Daeven was born August 27, 1983 in Normal, Il. the son of Rodney Dean and Becky Sue (Hopkins-Inman) Jackson.

Survivors include his father, Rodney (Emily) Jackson, Mesa, AZ;  step-father, Tom Inman, Clinton, IL; uncle, Scott “Hop” Hopkins, Clinton, IL; step-brothers, Travis Logan, Phoenix, AZ and Tyler Logan, Phoenix, AZ; step-grandmother, Ann Huber Hopkins, Springfield, IL; and many great aunts, uncles, and cousins

Daeven was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Sue Inman and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Daeven graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Meteorology.  He was awarded Outstanding Research Student of the Year in Atmospheric Sciences in 2012.  Daeven enjoyed photography and chasing tornadoes.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com