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Glenda Lynn Church, 78, of Decatur, Il passed away 1:01 AM, April 21, 2026 at Flanagan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Flanagan, IL. Arrangements are incomplete at Calvert Funeral Home, Maroa, IL.
Kenneth Leo Lynch 64 of Clinton, IL, formerly of Lane, IL passed away 1:31 AM, April 17, 2026 at his residence, Clinton, IL.
A Celebration of Kenny’s life will be 6 PM Wednesday April 22, 2026 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL. Private family burial will be at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Cancer Care Center, Decatur, IL.
Kenneth was born May 13, 1961 in Clinton, Illinois the son of Albert Leo and Gladys (Murphy) Lynch. Kenneth and William started their journey together January 17, 2005.
Kenny leaves behind his longtime companion, William Manion, Clinton, IL. He is also survived by his loving sister, Judy (Robert) Van Fossan, Clinton, IL; nephew, Shane (Abby) Van Fossan, Heyworth, IL; his great niece and nephew, Hadley and Weldon, Heyworth, IL; his dear cousin, LaDonna Barringer, Lane, IL and her family. LaDonna, Judy, and Kenny all grew up together in Lane. Kenny leaves behind his stepchildren: Tara (Will), Seth (Rachel), Cody (Jessica) and all their children including one great-grandchild.
Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, and three nephews.
Kenny graduated from Clinton High school. He worked at Revere Copper and Brass, Inc. Clinton, IL and for the last 25 years he worked at Progressive Impressions, Bloomington, IL and Taylor Corporation in printing. He was an avid fan of Spring and Summer. Kenny loved going to Florida and spending time on the beach and ocean. Kenny loved dogs and always had one to take care of.
A special thanks to the Cancer Care Center in Decatur that treated him like family. He was a very kind, compassionate, quiet soul who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
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Martha Ann Bray, 73 of Clinton, IL passed away 11:29 AM, April 16, 2026 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal, IL.
Services will be 11 AM Monday, April 20, 2026 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Darrel Howard officiating. Private family burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 9 – 11 AM Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Martha was born June 5, 1952 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Sherman B. and Harriet (Taylor) Buck. She married Bob Bray June 20, 1970 in Clinton, IL.
Survivors include her husband, Bob Bray, Clinton, IL; children, Sarah (Scott Filipiak) Ehrmantraut, Cincinnati, OH, Cade Bray, Clinton, IL; four grandchildren, Chelsi (Kevin) Fisher, McKenna Ehrmantraut, Alex Filipiak and Antonio Filipiak; three great grandchildren, Bentley Fisher, Sawyer Fisher, Noah Fisher; and mother-in-law, Thora Bray, Clinton, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Martha was a lifelong animal lover, loyal friend, and loving wife, mom, nana and great-nana.
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Rose Mary Smith, 63 of Clinton, IL, passed away 11:50 PM April 13, 2026 at her home in Clinton, IL.
Services will be 10 A.M. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Jonathan Roberson officiating. Visitation will be 9 – 10 A.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Rose Mary Smith Memorial Fund.
Rose Mary was born October 1, 1962 in Moweaqua, IL the daughter of Brady and Rose Lee (Smith) Smith.
I was at the grocery store when you passed. I picked out baby’s breath and some pretty flowers to fill the empty vase in my apartment. I didn’t know you were gone yet. I didn’t know when you called, and it went to voicemail, those would be the last words you ever spoke to me, mommy. I didn’t know our last hug was our last hug. I didn’t know our last “I love you”, would be our final “I love you”. The world is funny, mommy. I think it knew that your pain was starting to get too heavy for you, so it gave it to me. But don’t worry mom, I’ll carry it for both of us. I’ll take the weight off of you. And finally, mommy, I think I will set it all down. I can leave it there and let it go. It won’t hurt anymore. I’ve finally learned that we can leave the vase empty mom, because all of the pretty flowers in the world could never be enough to fill it.
Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Rose Smith; siblings, Evelyn Beightel, Clinton, IL, Alvin Smith, Ridge, TN, Julie Moore, Clinton, IL, Clifford Smith, Clinton, IL, and Crystal McConnell, Lafayette, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Dennis Smith.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
Farmer City -- Jeanetta WB Snipes, 89, of Urbana, formerly of Farmer City, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Jeanetta Jones was born on December 10, 1936, in Booneville, Missouri, the daughter of Roy Winiford and Irene Nellie McLean Jones. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Archie Ray Snipes, on February 14, 1953. She couldn't wait to be reunited with him. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2014.
Surviving Jeanetta are her three children: Thressa (Bryan) Todd, Allen Snipes, and Greg (Lori) Snipes; nine grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, plus another great-great-grandchild coming soon; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Snipes.
Jeannetta lived at Prairie Winds Assisted Living in Urbana. She enjoyed sharing her faith in Jesus with other residents and staff. She loved hanging out with her grandchildren.
She enjoyed going on car rides and fast food. She loved her dog Toby and was looking forward to seeing him again.
Jeanetta was the former owner of Angel Bear Ceramics in Farmer City and Allied Printing in Mahomet.
Memorials may be made to her family.
Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL, is in charge of arrangements.
Helen A. Stites passed away at the age of 99 on April 9 in Grand Junction,Colorado surrounded by her family. Helen was born on May 12,1926 in Charleston, Illinois. She was the daughter of Logan and Aileen (Schneiter) Highland.
She married Stanley J.Stites on June 22,1946. Surviving are three daughters: Cheryl (Mike) Masters of Grand Junction,Connie Konya(John Baker) of Woodmont, CT, and Carol (Jim) Borman of Manitowoc, WI. Her grandchildren are Leanne (Phil) Kelly, Jonathan(Carley) Konya, Josh Masters, Anna Konya, Logan and Kyle Stokes. Five great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband,their daughter Cynthia “Caitlyn Stanley”, son-in-law John Konya, great grandson Howlen Konya, as well as her siblings.
Helen moved to Grand Junction following Stan’s death in 2019. At Eastern Illinois University she attended the Lab School as well as two years of college. Stan and Helen lived in Chicago while Stan attended podiatry school. They moved to Clinton in 1953. She assisted in the family business of printing and advertising and also worked in the Clinton school system in secretarial positions and as a library assistant. Helen enjoyed sewing, reading, and flower gardening. Her interest in Abraham Lincoln’s years as an Illinois circuit attorney led her to research, write and publish the book Finding Lincoln in Dewitt County. She also wrote a play, Remembering Lincoln, which was based on her research of the local church members’ responses to Lincoln’s assasination. It was performed at the Presbyterian Church. Helen was a member of the Lincoln Heritage Committee, Friends of the Library, and a Board Member of the Dewitt County Museum for nearly 50 years.
A private graveside service will be held in Charleston in June where Helen and Stan will unite for what would have been their 80th anniversary. Memorials may be directed to the Clinton United Methodist Church or the Dewitt County Museum.
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Dicksie R. Blankenship, 89, of Clinton, IL passed away 4:35 PM, April 8, 2026 at Lincoln Village, Lincoln, IL.
Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Weldon United Methodist Church, Weldon, IL with Rev. Gary Fairchild officiating. Burial will follow at Weldon Cemetery, Weldon, IL. There will be no visitation. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to Traditions Hospice, DOVE, or the Dicksie Blankenship Memorial Fund.
Dicksie was born October 3, 1936 in Ohio the daughter of Nundor and Ruthie Smaller. She married William T. “Bill” Blankenship April 16, 1955 at Williams Airforce Base, AZ. He passed away April 7, 2013.
Survivors include her children: Elizabeth Baker, Clinton, IL and Donald L. (Melody) Blankenship, Rapid River, MI; four grandchildren: Timothy (Meghan) Baker, Clinton, IL; Shannon (Frank) Sevick, Indiana; Surena Saiter, Indiana; and Sydney Young, Rapid River, MI; seven great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Dicksie was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Mary Ellen Snyder.
Dicksie was a member of the Weldon United Methodist Church. She worked at DOVE and in the dietary department at the nursing home in Farmer City. Dicksie would collect wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches and would donate them to various organizations to give to people in need. |
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Atlanta, IL – Robert Kevin Blythe, 73, of Atlanta, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
Visitation will be held at Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Masonic Rites will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Graveside Services and Burial will be held at the Keller Cemetery in Lovington on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Robert Kevin Blythe was born June 25, 1952, in Decatur, the son of Robert Eugene and Ruie Moses Blythe. He was united in marriage to Jeannine Elder on December 15, 1979. She survives.
Kevin is also survived by children: Nanette (Keith) Mathews, Leslie (Sean) Masterson, and Josh (Michele) Brown; son-in-law Marshall Mikesell; grandchildren: Blade Mathews, Summer Mathews, Chuck Mathews, Emily Masterson, Jillian Masterson, Ellie Grace Masterson, Anna Mei Masterson, Molly Masterson, Cullen Masterson, Avarie Brown, Emmett Brown, Colton Bradshaw, Cameran (Erin) Bradshaw, Gracie Bradshaw, Josie Mikesell, and Rowan Mikesell; and great-granddaughter Julia Bradshaw; and one sister: Debra (Steven) Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Lori Mikesell.
Kevin graduated from Lovington High School and then Lakeland Community College. He had worked for Thermogas as a manager and for Armtech as an insurance adjuster and supervisor. He was a member of the Atlanta United Methodist Church and Atlanta Masonic Lodge #165 A.F. & A.M. where he had served as Master at least 14 times. Kevin loved raising horses and in his spare time worked with leather and repaired saddles. He volunteered with the Atlanta Fire Department and the Logan County Mounted Police, “The Posse.”
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
Tracy Ann Flannery, 55, of Clinton, IL passed away 8:28 AM, April 3, 2026 at Audrey Court, Clinton, IL.
Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Nick Blacklidge officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Special Olympics.
Tracy was born April 18, 1970 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Jerome Flannery and Shirley (Hampe) Flannery, Folz.
Survivors include her uncle and aunt, William and Frieda Kay Hampe, Aurora, IL; aunt, Phyllis Hampe, Merrillville, IN; cousins; Joseph (Christine) Hampe, Augusta, ME, Patricia (James) Pochron, Crown Point, IN; and long-time companion, Donald Welch, Clinton, IL.
Tracy was preceded in death by her parents.
Tracy was very involved with and competed in the Special Olympics in her youth winning many medals. She greatly enjoyed bowling and swimming along with being an avid Chicago White Sox fan.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
David William Becker, 75, of Farmer City, IL passed away 11:58 AM, April 2, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.
Services will be 11 AM Monday, April 13, 2026 at Calvert Funeral Home, DeLand, IL with Pastor Jonathan Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at DeLand Cemetery, DeLand, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 10 – 11 AM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the DeLand American Legion Post #102.
David was born December 16, 1950 in Monticello, IL the son of Lyle G. and Norma M. (Smith) Becker. He married Valorie Dale Nettleton February 17, 1973 in DeLand, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Valorie Dale Becker, Farmer City, IL, children, Michele (Ryan) Hobbs, Bellflower, IL and Bradley Becker, Bellflower, IL, two grandchildren, brothers, Kenneth (Sharon) Becker, DeLand, IL and Joe (Debbie) Robbins, Stokesdale, NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Tony Becker; and one sister, Kathy Becker.
David served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was truck driver. The biggest joy in his life was spending time with his family.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
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