Kevin L. Gilmore 65 of Clinton, IL passed away 5:01 A.M. December 29, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

No services are planned at this time. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites. 

Memorials may be directed to HOOAH Deer Hunt for Heroes. 

Kevin was born September 12, 1960 in Shelbyville, IL the son of Don and Lorene (Lorton) Gilmore. He married Pam Wadkins August 7, 1982 in Taylorville, IL. 

Survivors include his wife, Pam Gilmore, Clinton, IL; son, Zach (Marrisa) Gilmore, Clinton, IL; grandchildren, Braydyn, Zoey, Wyatt, and Keegan; siblings, Don (Judy) Gilmore, Karen Braye, Ron (Brenda) Gilmore, Brenda (John) Kehl, and Brent (Anna) Gilmore. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Kevin enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

In Loving Memory of Koby Dureal Reynolds, 27 of Decatur, IL, who passed away 12:35 A.M. December 26, 2025 in rural Clinton, IL.

Services for Koby will be 1 PM Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Jonathan Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, IL. Visitation will be 11 AM – 1 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Koby Reynolds Memorial Fund c/o Amy Reynolds. 

Koby was truly one of a kind — the kind of soul you don’t come across often and never forget once you do. He was a devoted father, a loving son, a loyal brother, and a friend who loved hard, laughed louder, and showed up fully for the people he cared about.

He was the proud and loving father of Keilana Reynolds and Zelynn Reynolds both of Clinton. His children were his greatest joy, his greatest purpose, and his greatest love. Everything Koby did carried their names in his heart, and his love for them will forever be a guiding light in their lives.

Koby was born April 22, 1998 in Decatur, IL the cherished son of Amy (Bateson) Reynolds of Decatur and Phillip Reynolds of Farmer City, raised with love and strength that shaped the man he became. He was a brother to Christian Reynolds, Jon Reynolds of Decatur, and Isaih Reynolds of Decatur, — bonded not only by blood, but by shared memories, laughter, and an unbreakable connection that time can never undo. Grandson of maternal grandmother, Rhonda Bateson of Clinton and paternal grandfather, Francisco Jacinto. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Christian Reynolds, paternal grandmother, Lindsay McCoy, paternal grandfather, Dennis Reynolds, maternal great grandmother, Barbara Bateson.

Koby had a soul drawn to the outdoors. He found peace with a fishing pole in hand, excitement while mushroom hunting, and joy in the simple moments spent under open skies. He was the life of the party — the one with the infectious laugh, the unforgettable stories, and the ability to turn ordinary moments into memories people would talk about for years.

But above all else, Koby had one of the biggest hearts. He loved deeply, cared fiercely, and gave freely of himself. He made people feel seen, welcomed, and understood. His presence alone brought comfort, laughter, and warmth.

Koby’s life was not measured by time, but by love — and by that measure, his life was full beyond words. Though his physical presence is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in his children, his family, his friends, and every story shared in his honor.

He will be missed in ways words cannot fully express and loved in ways that will never fade.

Some people leave footprints, Koby Reynolds left heartprints. Forever remembered. Forever loved. Forever Koby.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Terry A. Yates, 83, of Decatur, IL passed away 7:30 A.M. December 21, 2025 at The Arc at Hickory Point, Forsyth, IL.

Services will be 10 AM Monday, December 29, 2025 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Mark Gearig officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 2 – 4 PM Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the funeral home.

Memorial may be directed to the American Heart Association. 

Terry was born May 1, 1942 in Clinton, IL the daughter of John Robinson and Laura Talitha (Riney) Hunsley. 

Survivors include her daughter, Traci Yates, Decatur, IL; grandson, Timothy D. (Meghan) Staebler, Naperville, IL, great granddaughters, Nora Colleen Staebler and Maeve Danielle Staebler both of Naperville, IL, sister, Lou Ellen Mollet, Clinton, IL, brother, Robert (Carol) Hunsley, Frankfort, IL, along with several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Roy and John Hunsley.

Terry had worked for Lehn-Fink in Lincoln from 1973 until 1996, then went to ADM from 1996 until 2012. She was a long-time member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Decatur and volunteered at the church. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

William R. “Bill” Rittenhouse, 88, of Farmer City, Illinois, passed away at 6:55 P.M. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Haven of Farmer City.

His visitation will be held from 5:30 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, 106 N. Main St., Farmer City, Illinois. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Kyle Kopp officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, Illinois.

Memorials may be made to Haven of Farmer City or the Champaign County Humane Society.

Bill was born on November 16, 1937, in Farmer City, Illinois, a son of Elman C. and LouRee (King) Rittenhouse. He married Shirley F. Wheeler on November 19, 1955, in Farmer City, Illinois.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley F. Rittenhouse of Farmer City, Illinois; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Martha (Ed) Gillespie of DeKalb, Illinois; and brother, Glen (Rita) Rittenhouse of Pekin, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elman and LouRee Rittenhouse; sons, Jerry A., Kenneth E. and Tony L. Rittenhouse; and siblings, Raymond and Thomas Rittenhouse, Irene Oakley, Laura Issac, and Nancy Baker.

Bill was a retired mechanic for Baum Chevrolet Buick in Clinton, Illinois.

He was a member of the First Christian Church in Farmer City, Illinois.

Forrest Wilford “Willie” Fentress, 91, of Farmer City, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, Farmer City, IL.  His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 22, 2025, at the funeral home with Pastor Emily Little officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, IL.

Memorial donations may be made to the De Witt County 4-H Fair Association, Clinton, IL.

Willie was born on July 17, 1934, in Mook, KY, a son of William Henry and Mary Lee (Butler) Fentress.  He married Judy Dawson on May 15, 1956.

He is survived by his two daughters, Roxanne Fentress and Sherry Cope; grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Fentress and Brittney (Tyler) Stoutenborough; four great-grandchildren, Cole and Riley Fentress and C.J. and Josie Stoutenborough; brother, Greg (Terrie) Fentress; and sisters, Diana Heath and Lyda Mae Hockman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two brothers, Joe and Garland Fentress.

Willie was a truck driver for around 67 years.  He started Fentress Trucking in 1965 and retired at age 87.  Willie was a hard worker. When not driving a semi, he enjoyed riding horses, raising cattle and playing cards. Most of all, Willie loved his family.  He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and devoted friend who will be deeply missed.

Carolyn Sue Mitchell, 76 of Clinton, IL, passed away 5:05 PM December 16, 2025 at Goldwater Care, Clinton, IL.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with cremation rites.

Carolyn was born May 6, 1949 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Carter) Roseman. She married Franklin W. Mitchell July 22, 1993 in Nashville, TN. He passed away May 29, 2017.

Survivors include her daughter, Janie J. Wyatt, Clinton, IL; three stepchildren, Kenneth (Lueverta) Mitchell, Steve (Debbie) Mitchell, Lisa Mitchell; sisters, Connie Query, Anne (Chad) Davis; ten grandchildren, Kara, Lauren, Rochelle, Megan, Alicia, Scotty, Wiley, Sami, Travis, Trevor; and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, stepdaughter, Shelli Mitchell and brothers, Terry and Tommy. 

Carolyn enjoyed traveling and going out to eat with Frank. Her greatest joy was spoiling her grandchildren, especially the time she spent with her great grandson, Brady, playing games together and pranks on each other. She loved her family but now is at peace being reunited with Frank. 

The family would like to give a special “Thank you” to staff at Warner Hospital for their wonderful care of Carolyn during her short stay with them. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Mark L. Vinson, 64 of Clinton, IL, passed away 6:06 P.M. December 15, 2025 at his family residence.

Services will be 11 AM Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Adam Brucker officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney, IL. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Mark L. Vinson Memorial Fund c/o Roger Vinson. 

Mark was born March 16, 1961 in Clinton, IL the son of Walter “Pete” and Norma June (Leevey) Vinson.

Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer “Sweet Hart” Vinson, Moline, IL; Carlie (Steve) Batson, Fordland, MO; 5 grandchildren; jjbrothers, Brad Leevey, Clinton, IL; Roger (Kathy) Vinson, Clinton, IL; and Terry “Topper” Vinson, Clinton, IL along with several nieces and nephews.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Rodney Vinson, sister, Patricia Vinson, brother, Curtis C. Vinson

Mark enjoyed working as a roofer and loved spending time with his family. 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Charles Daniel “Dan” Dolbert, 82, of Farmer City, IL, passed away, Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

His funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, December 19, 2025, at Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home, 106 N. Main St., Farmer City, IL, with Kyle Kopp officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Farmer City Fire Protection District or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Dan was born on February 9, 1943, in Bloomington, IL, a son of Richard A. and Clydel M. (Vance) Dolbert. He married JoNell McCartney on January 19, 1979, in Mansfield, IL.

He is survived by his wife, JoNell Dolbert of Farmer City, IL; children, Amy (Terrell) Jones of Farmer City, IL; Charles Daniel “Dan” Dolbert II of Farmer City, IL; and Chad (Amy) Dolbert of Galena, IL; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; and siblings, Tom (Susan) Dolbert of Sun Lakes, AZ; Bonnie Gibson of Farmer City, IL; and Cathy (Mike) Doss of Mapleton, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. and Clydel M. Dolbert and brother, Phillip Dolbert.

Dan was a car salesman. The last 22 years, he was sales manager for Baum Chevrolet Buick in Clinton, Illinois.

He will be greatly missed by many.

Sandra Lee Archey, 82, of Rochester, Illinois, formerly of Clinton, Illinois, passed away Friday evening, December 12th, peacefully, surrounded by her family at The Carriages of Rochester.  Sandy and her identical twin sister, Sonia Hall, were born September 18, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughters of Charles and Kathryn Strohl.  On August 23, 1964, she married the love of her life, Gary Archey, in Bement, Illinois.

Sandy is survived by her children, Melissa L. Archey (Glenn) of Chicago, Illinois/Clontarf, Australia, and Ryan C. Archey (Heather) of Rochester, Illinois; and her three grandchildren, Katie, Denny, and Charlie Archey.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Gary, her identical twin sister, Sunny, and her brother-in-law, Tom Hall.

Sandy began her teaching career in 1965 at Pana High School, where she formed lifelong friendships and collected a treasure trove of stories that she loved to retell with laughter and fondness. After she and Gary settled in Clinton, Illinois, she continued teaching art at Wapella Schools and later at Heyworth Schools, sharing her creativity and love of art with countless students. Her classroom was a place of encouragement and imagination, where every child was reminded that art – and life – were meant to be joyful acts of creation.

Her greatest masterpiece, however, was her family.  She poured her creativity and love into raising her two children, filling their lives with imagination, joy, and wonder, and later did the same for her three grandchildren.  Family and friends were the center of her world.  She never missed an opportunity to be present, whether sitting through rain-soaked sporting events, attending dance recitals, or watching school plays and musicals.  Summers with her as a mother or grandmother were magical, full of joy, and filled with countless smiles and much laughter.  Her pride and her love for her family were limitless. 

Sandy never met a stranger, thriving on connections and relationships with others.  She had an uncanny ability to draw out someone’s life story over a train ride to Chicago or while sitting in a waiting room for an appointment.  Her wickedly cheeky, sometimes dark sense of humor, and her ever-present smile reflected a boundless optimism and warmth that touched everyone who knew her.

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held at Clinton Country Club Saturday, December 20, 2025 beginning at 10 a.m., with the service at 11 a.m.  The family entrusted Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with arrangements. In place of flowers, the Archey Family would be honored by donations made in Sandy’s memory to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or The Baby Fold in Normal, Illinois.

Sandy’s legacy of love, laughter, and creativity will live on in all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Lincoln -- Robert “Bob” E. Barger, 83, of Lincoln, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Dondanville and Rev. Jeffrey Laible officiating. 

A Rosary Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.  

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in rural Kenney, Illinois. Military Rites will be provided by Lincoln American Legion Post #263. 

Robert E. Barger was born on November 4, 1942, in Clinton, Illinois, the son of Samuel Everett " Shag" and Thelma Bernice Johnson Barger. He was united in marriage to Carol Ann Gregory on March 31, 1962. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Lois Annette (Ronnie) Donaldson, Michael Patrick (Danita) Barger; two grandchildren: Shay (Chas Johnson) Barger and Alyssa (Ridge Leinweber) Barger; four great-grandchildren: Owen Joseph Coleman, August Lee Johnson, Blinn Riley Johnson, and Isla Blake Leinweber; one sister: Beverly N. Keyth, and one brother: Jackie Lee (Patti) Barger.

He was preceded in death by one infant son: Howard Owen Barger, his parents, and one brother: Everett Wayne Barger.

Bob graduated from Clinton High School in 1960. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He had been employed at the Clinton Landfill for sixteen and a half years and Caterpillar, inc. for twelve and a half years as a line inspector.

Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman and is a life member of the North American Hunting and Fishing Club. He loved spending time creating, designing and building different projects. 

Bob was passionate about family and his faith.  He put a great deal of time and heart into ministering to anyone in need. 

Bob was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1250 where he was a 3^rd and 4^th degree Knight and also served as Faithful Navigator and Faithful Purser. 

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/give.html) or to Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hyland Blvd. Staten Island, New York 10306 (donationsupport@t2t.org).

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Viola Cox, 101, of Clinton, IL passed away 12:55 PM, December 7, 2025 at Haven of Farmer City, Farmer City, IL.

Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at First Christian Church, Clinton, IL with Kevin Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at Texas Township Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM, Wednesday at the church.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to Little Galilee Christian Camp.

Mary was born March 4, 1924 in Decatur, IL the daughter of William Tharan and Mary (Blackard) Lowery. She married Wayne Cox October 19, 1943 in Clinton, IL. He passed away February 3, 1998.

Survivors include her children: Richard C. (Cathy) Cox, Charleston, IL; Carol Sue (Larry) Paradee, Decatur, IL; Charlene Cox, Clinton, IL; Mary Jane Franklin, Farmer City, IL; Gloria (Phillip) Zehr, Bloomington, IL; Sherry (Kevin) Peterson, Clinton, IL; and Lila Maxine (Alan) Peterson, Dewitt, IL; along with 23 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 42 great-great grandchildren; and 4 great-great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Paul Randall “Randy” Cox and Donald Wayne Cox; one daughter, Dorothy Lowery; one brother and five sisters; four great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. 

Mary loved to play Bingo and cards.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com

Helen Marguerite McClain Pavlak passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Il surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 30, 1935 in Post Oak, Il to Arthur Lee McCain and Mary Vivian Smyth McClain. In 1951 she married William Joseph Pavlak in Osceola, Ark and they built a life filled with Family, friendship and Love.

Helen worked several years for Loudon Pipeline in Pana, Il. before moving to Clinton, Il in 1970. For 32 years she served as Guidance Secretary at Clinton Junior High School, touching countless lives with her warmth and kindness.

A talented artist, she painted in oils for more than 70 years and found joy in crafts, quilting, and cooking. A devoted reader, she often finished two books a week and was always seeking a new story to dive into, frequently borrowing books from friends to satisfy her love of reading. With an artist’s eye for beauty, she built winding garden pathways from the older bricks in town from several older buildings in Clinton. Each spring her garden came alive in a burst of color, with peonies and Siberian irises heralding her favorite season.

She is survived by her daughter Lindy Jackson of Clinton, Il., grandson Justin Thomas Wilson; great-grandson Clint Thomas Wilson; sisters Nancy Mac Tavish of Hawley, Tx and Susan Tidwell of Wagner, Ok; along with 2 nieces and 3 nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband William Joseph Pavlak, son James Patrick Pavlak, brother Carl McClain, sister Rosemary Zuberi and nephew Kerry Boone. Helen will be deeply missed by her family, friends and coffee groups she dearly loved.

She was 50-year member of Beta Sigma Phi and an active member of the Clinton United Methodist Church.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton, Il. On March 27, 2026, at 11 am, with visitation beginning at 10:00 am.

Thomas Lee Toohill, 66 of Mt. Pulaski, IL, passed away 7:28 AM November 30, 2025 at his family residence, Mt. Pulaski, IL.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Our Lady of the Prairie Parish St. Patrick Catholic Church, Wapella, IL with Fr. Thomas Szydlik Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Wapella, IL. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM Wednesday, December 10, 2025 with Rosary Service 4:30 PM at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL.

Memorials may be directed to The Catholic Land Movement.

Tom was born August 15, 1959 in Wapella, IL the tenth of thirteen children to Clement Martin and Helen A. (Rhodes) Toohill, Sr. While finishing his Master’s Degree in Agriculture Business at Southern Illinois University, he met and married his college sweetheart, JoAnne Christine Toohill; they were married in Bellona, NY, in November of 1984. They had two children, Brian Thomas Toohill and Emily Christine Toohill, to whom he was always their rock - there was never any doubt that their health and happiness were his number one priority. Whether it was heating his house with corn because LP had gotten too expensive or eating pork chops and sweet corn with every meal much to his children’s displeasure, one thing is for certain: he was into sustainable agriculture before it was cool. Known to most others as “Uncle Tommy,” he left all who knew him with their own stories to tell, but nobody could argue that he had a heart of gold and his intentions were pure. Also surviving are his siblings, Daniel (Rose Ann) Toohill, Heyworth, IL, Clement (Martha) Toohill, Jr., Bloomington, IN, Teresa (Richard) Carroll, Bloomington, IL, Connie Butrick, Bloomington, IL, Edward Toohill, Bloomington, IL, Matthew (Katherine) Toohill, Fairbury, IL, and Dennis (Martha) Toohill, Bloomington, IL. 

He was preceded in death by parents, siblings, Ann Dixon, Jean Thorp, Mary Helen Fanning, Kate Watson, and William Hugh Toohill.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com