Lynn Cherie Ott, of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on December 3, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on June 2, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, and lived a life defined by love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. Lynn was the proud mother of Ashlie Ott (Kent Costello) and Jason Ott. She was a cherished grandmother to Keller, Kendalen, and Kash Costello, whose lives she touched with endless affection, guidance, and joy. She is survived by ...

Gary W. Hood, 78, of Patoka, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, while vacationing with family in Riviera Maya, Mexico. He was born on April 16, 1947, in Tuscola, the son of William and Grace (Thompson) Hood. He married the love of his life and best friend, Stacy Cain, on July 30, 1995, in Patoka, and she survives him. Along with his soul mate, Stacy Hood, survivors that will remember Gary as the life of the party include, his sons, Tony (Lisa) Hood of Sandoval, and Clinton Hood of Patoka ...

Robert L. Sainz, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on December 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Rob's life was rooted in devotion to the people he cherished most. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Mary "Margaret" Sainz (nee Boyd), who was his constant companion. Rob was a devoted father to his children from his previous marriage with (Mary Jost): Elizabeth Sainz (Michael Pittman), Katherine Sainz (Mark Detsky), and Joseph (Mackenzie) Sainz. Noth...

Janice F. Featherstone, 88, of Salem, passed away at her home on November 28th, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on November 22nd, 1937, to Harry and Lillian (Barding) Edmison in Woodlawn, Illinois. She would marry the love of her life, Dale Featherstone, on August 16th, 1957, and they would spend 60 amazing years together. She is survived by two daughters: Lori Ryan and husband Mike of Salem and Lisa Marcum and husband Scott of Salem; five grandsons: Jason Ryan of Salem, Tyson...

David Marshoff, age 83, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. David was born on May 4, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois to the late Gilbert Marshoff. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Wheaton Plastics after 35 years. He loved motorcycle racing, camping, and spending time with his grandkids. His greatest pride was his family, friends, and his Lutheran faith. Survivors include his wife, Patty (Pryor) Marshoff of Centralia, Illinois. T...

Adeline Constance Pinkston, 102, of Patoka, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 12, 1923, in Ojibwa, WI, the daughter of Martin and Katherine (Samiec) Pydo. She married Willard McIntire in Chicago in 1947, and he preceded her in death in 1982. She married Blaine Pinkston on October 7, 1997, in Paducah, KY, and he preceded her in death on June 27, 2020. Survivors that will remember Adeline's determination and kind spirit include her beloved family, her d...

Peggy Jane Webber, cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on Tuesday, October 1, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ralph Marrion Vaughan and Evelyn Pauline (McGunnigle) Vaughan. Peggy led a life filled with compassion, dedication, and pioneering accomplishments. She married John Haslett, Jr. in 1953, and they moved often because he served in the U.S. Military. In 1979, s...

Nichole Lynn Sauer, 57, of Collinsville, Illinois, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on December 8, 2025, at her home. She was born December 27, 1967, in Evansville, Indiana, to Patricia Jayne (Hunt) and the late Donald Ren Farris. Nichole is survived by her son, Dylan Rainer and fiancée, Sarah Siddiqi of Wichita, Kansas; granddaughter, Marya Therese; sisters, Dinah Farris of Navarre, Florida and Suzie Schmidt and husband, Jeff of Mount Vernon, Illinois; nieces and nephews, Josee Redpath of Na...