Patricia "Pat" Brake, 82, of Clay City, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Axiom Gardens of Flora with her family by her side. She was born in Iuka, Illinois, on January 19, 1936, to Virgil Cleo Bradley and Mary (Linder) Bradley. She married Harold R. Brake on January 22, 1956, at Barr Christian Church and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2012. Pat is survived by a son, Keith Brake and wife Sondra of Clay City; a sister, Betty Lorance of Louisville; grandchildren, Charlie Bra...

The Centralia Area has lost a truly genuine man, John Wesley Stuehmeier. John passed away, at home, peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side, on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on May 4, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Wesley Louis Stuehmeier and Maxine (Scott) Stuehmeier. John married Cathy (Poninski) on December 20, 1986, and they were blessed to live the Greatest Love Story for 38 years. Surrounded by those he loved, John is survived by his devoted wif...

Michael Kevin Mullen, 84, of Salem, died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, fortified by the sacraments of the Church, on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a brief illness. Michael was born to John H. and Lillian (Bailey) Mullen on August 13, 1940, in Alton, Illinois, the second of their four children. He attended St. Ambrose School in Godfrey, IL, and Marquette Catholic High School in Alton. On October 1, 1960, he married the love of his life, Constance (Connie) Boss. Together, they rai...

Wayne L Krehbiel, 94, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 9:42 am, May 15, 202,5 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon. He was born July 3, 1930, in Mound Ridge, Kansas, to the late Herman Gustav and Anna (Albright) Krehbiel. Wayne married Betty Westerman on November 4, 1950, and they have three children together. On April 19, 1980, Wayne married the late Patti Moore, and she preceded him in death. Wayne married Janice Shields on December 12, 2016, and she survives. In addition t...

Lesa Marie Scharnett, 61, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Salem, Illinois, passed away on April 25, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to James and Peggy (Moore) Scharnett. Lesa is survived by her daughter, Megan Parr and husband, Austin; her mother, Peggy Greenwood, and stepfather, Dan; and her beloved granddaughters, Palmer and Joey. She is also survived by her nine siblings: James Dean Scharnett (Pam), Troy Scharnett (Sheila), Kerrie Colwell (Tom), Christy Elwood...

Carol Mabel Kracht, age 79 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home in Salem. Carol was born on February 24, 1946, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Johnson) Kracht. She married Leonard Wolff on August 6, 1963, and they would later divorce. From this union came their three sons, Brad, Darren, and Jason. Survivors include her children, Brad Wolff and wife Roma of Elsah, Illinois; Darren Wolff and wife Sheryl of Salem; and Jason Wolff and husband...

Larry Gene Imhoff Sr., age 86 of Salem, IL, formerly of Michigan, went home to be with His Savior on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, while at Helia Healthcare in Salem. Larry was born on November 12, 1938, in Lakeview, Michigan the son of Carl and Freda (Bard) Imhoff. He married Mary Harter on November 2, 1963. She was his faithful caregiver after his stroke in 2015, and she survives in Salem. In addition to his wife Mary, he is survived by his children, Douglas Imhoff and wife Ruth Ann "Pea...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a beloved member of our community - Allen Lee Haley of Waltonville, Illinois - a hardworking father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and sports enthusiast. Allen was born on July 8, 1947, to Herman and Geneva Haley (Traughber) in Collinsville, Illinois. Allen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife and companion of fifty-seven years, Mary Haley of Waltonville; son, Monty Haley and wife,...