Joyce Eileen Dunlap, 88 of DeWitt, IL, passed away 4 AM July 22, 2025 at The Loft, Decatur, IL.

Services will be 3:30 PM Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Scott Marsh officiating. Visitation will be 2:30 – 3:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Private family burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, IL. 

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Joyce was born December 6, 1936 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Hector Basil and Fern (Coone) Campbell. She married Donald D. Dunlap December 12, 1953. He passed away November 10, 1988.

Survivors include her son, Robert Andrew “Andy” Dunlap, DeWitt, IL, 6 grandchildren, and   5 great-grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, 2 daughters, Debra Dunlap, Pamela Biel; 2 sisters, Betty June Campbell, Carol Spray and 1 Brother, James Campbell.

Joyce spent the majority of her life working beside her husband on the farm.

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Krystal Annette Polk, 40 of Bloomington, IL passed away 8:41 PM July 19, 2025 at her family home in Bloomington, IL.

Visitation will be 10 AM – 12 Noon, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Private burial will be at Troutman-Polen Cemetery, DeWitt, IL. 

Memorials may be directed to Home Sweet Home Ministries, Bloomington, IL or to an animal shelter of your choice.

Krystal was born July 11, 1985 in Joliet, IL the daughter of William and Lorna (Cullison) Polk. 

Survivors include her parents, William and Lorna Polk, Wilmington, IL, brother, Ryan (Ashley) Polk, Coal City, IL, sister, Ashley (Forrest) Briese, Topeka, IL, nieces & nephews, Blake, Riley, Trevor, Kegan, Lilly and Lorna. Along with several aunts and uncles.

Krystal volunteered at Home Sweet Home Ministries and loved animals and helping families.

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Spoon (Guy G.) Wisegarver, son of George and Dolores Wisegarver, was born September 12, 1956, in Clinton and passed away July 9, 2025, at home. He is survived by his wife, Karen, and siblings Julie and Earl Woller of Urbana, John Wisegarver and Kent Weathers of White Heath, and Merry and Chris Evans of Farmer City. Also surviving are his nephews Wayne, Rex, Chris, Randall and Steven, and nieces Wendy and Ali.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George and Randy, and his nephew Wesley.

He graduated high school in 1974 and was proud to be a DeLand-Weldon Eagle. He attended his 50-year class reunion last year and came home with lots of stories to tell. Folks always asked him, “How did you get the name “Spoon”? It goes back to grade school. He wore the number 12 on his basketball uniform from 4th grade through high school. Back then, an Illini player by the name of Nick Witherspoon also wore number 12. Two of his school mates started calling him Spoon — and it stuck. He actually preferred it to his given name, which was Guy. Guy was the star in a romance novel his mom was reading when she carried him. Yep! That’s true family lore right there!!!

Raised on the family farm, he enjoyed gardening, always sharing the fruits of his labors with family and friends. He also loved growing his Hosta plants and had more than 75 varieties. When the weather was nice, he could always be found out in the yard, doing whatever he felt needed done - or just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

He was a man of many talents in his work life too. He built houses, decks and swimming pools. He poured and finished concrete, as well as helping install and repair septic systems. Those repairs were definitely his least favorite occupation.

He loved tractor pulling and, in the 80’s he and Sandy Kirby won several trophies at the Farmer City Fair local pulls. They also worked together to bring in the crops at Kirby’s farm - each of them in a combine, working hard to finish up.

He was a NASCAR fan - rooting for Dale Jarrett in the number 88 (and the “big brown truck”) until Dale retired.

He never met a stranger and leaves behind many friends. He knew everyone in three counties and could walk into the seediest tavern and, like in “Cheers”, someone inevitably would holler “SPOON!”

A visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm Friday, July 18, 2025, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 10:30 am also at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City.  Inurnment will be in Nixon Township Cemetery, Weldon, Illinois.  Memorial donations may be made to the Gibson City Advanced Wound Healing Clinic or to the Joe Williams Post 55 Sons of the American Legion, of which he was a proud member and past member of the color guard.

Lincoln -- Phyllis E. Barrigear, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the Carlinville Rehabilitation and Health Center.
 

Graveside Services for Mrs. Barrigear will be on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Decatur.
 

Phyllis Elaine Dickey was born on January 19, 1942, in Decatur, the daughter of Jesse Leon and Edna Mae Armentrout Dickey.
 

She is survived by her son Virgil Barrigear, Jr. and several nieces and nephews.
 

She was preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters; and five half brothers and sisters.
 

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Deborah Greene Foor, 72, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Decatur, IL., passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2025.

She was born and raised in Greenville, SC and daughter of the late Roy Jyles and Clara Ola Anders Greene. Deborah was a graduate of Greenville Senior High School where she was known as “one of the twins.” She graduated from Winthrop College in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, cum laude. She was Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Book & Key, Alpha Kappa Delta, and National Association of Social Workers Professional Member.

Deborah was particularly gifted in finance and served as Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer at K’s Merchandise Mart, Inc, Decatur, Illinois for about 20 years. She managed her own staff and was administrative manager for debt, commercial insurance, lease, and governmental regulations administration.

Deborah would tell you that her most important accomplishment was placing her faith in Jesus Christ. She is now enjoying the benefits of eternal life in heaven.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ervin Dudley Foor, in 2012. Also, predeceased by sisters, Ann Wolfe and Cindy Ray. She is survived by her twin sister, Donna Greene Meeler; nieces and nephew Courtney Meeler Livingston, Asheley Costner, Brentley Harmer, and O’Keefe Ray; two great nieces Carly Claire Landin and Hannah Rain Landin; and several first cousins. Also surviving are her brother-in-law Kurt Foor, and sister-in-laws, Jeannine Wylder and Janette Gordon.

A memorial service will be held at 4 o’clock, Thursday afternoon, July 10, at Northside Baptist Church, 4347 Sunset Blvd, Lexington, SC, 29072, 803-520-5660.

Bloomington -- James "Jim" Defenbaugh, 85, of Bloomington, went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2025, at 7:03 a.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Funk's Grove Cemetery. His children welcome all who knew him.

Jim was born on September 27, 1939, to Thelma and Ted Defenbaugh. He had a sister, Nancy Shutt, of Downs. His parents and sister preceded him in death.

Jim has two children, both married, Katie (Tobin) Bushong and Kurt (Bo) Defenbaugh, in Houston, Texas. He has three grandchildren: Carter, Palmer, and Wren.

Jim was a member of First Christian Church in Bloomington and had a deep faith in Christ. He graduated from Bloomington High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1958, where he served as a Medical Specialist. He was honorably discharged in 1962 and completed his Bachelors Degree at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. He asked to be remembered for his love of God, his family, and his country.

Memorials may be made in his honor to his church or a Veteran’s organization of choice.

Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is in charge of arrangements.

Atlanta -- James Henry Coleman, 99, of Atlanta, passed away on December 9, 2024.  A Celebration of Life will be held on July 13, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Atlanta Christian Church, Atlanta, IL.  There will be a group time of sharing at 2:00 p.m.

James was born July 13, 1925, near Wing, IL. He was the son of Edmon and Myrtle Lear Coleman. He married Marjorie Ann Rogers on December 27, 1953, in Atlanta. They were the parents of five children: James (Paula) Coleman of Pasadena, CA, Julia (Larry) Fosdick of Pontiac, IL, Ronald (Jacque) Coleman of Lafayette, CO, Laura Coleman of Atlanta, IL, and John (Emily) Coleman of Santaquin, UT. There are two grandchildren: Sarah and Clayton Coleman; and six step-grandchildren, Austin, Jeremy, Craig, Jared, Cody, and Wyatt.

He was preceded in death by his wife Marjorie, and his only brother, Keith.

James was a lifetime farmer until retirement, spending the first 50 years of his life near Forrest, IL, and the last 50 years in Atlanta, IL.

Marjorie Jane Gregory 87 of Clinton, IL passed away 8:35 P.M. June 30, 2025 at her family residence, Clinton, IL.

Services will be 2 P.M. Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Wapella Christian Church, Wapella, IL with Josh Gorrie officiating. Private burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 1 – 2 P.M. Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the church.  The family has entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the Wapella Christian Church.

Marjorie was born February 7, 1938 in Wapella, IL the daughter of Harold Joseph and Isabelle (Sweckard) Short. She married William Irvin Gregory October 19, 1957 in Wapella, IL. He passed away November 7, 2007.

Survivors include her daughters, Janet Ward, Clinton, IL; Peggy (Ian) Courtney, Normal, IL; Paula (Michael) Hunt, Deer Park, WI; Karen (Kelly) Riggs, Clinton, IL, 9 grandchildren, Lucas, Lindsey, Cassidy, Shannon, Shane, Shae, Max, Abby, Hillary, 16 great-grandchildren, siblings, Bill (Kayla) Short, Wapella, IL; and Cheri (Mark) Miller, Wapella, IL.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, 2 Sisters, LaJean James, Nancy Brown and Son-in-Law, David Ward.

Marjorie being a strong Christian, led her husband and four daughters to the saving knowledge of Christ. Marjorie’s statement to her family in her last days was “You girls have done so much for me, I wish I could do something for you. I know, I will show you around heaven.”

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