Gerald Page Campbell, affectionately known as "Hootie," age 69, of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Gerald was born on May 27, 1956, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Bobby P. and Faye (Sparks) Campbell. Survivors include his brothers, Daryl Campbell and wife Pam of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and David Campbell and wife Angie of Centralia; nieces and nephews, Ashley Moore, Page Gray a...

Ruby Jean Blasdel, 98, of Wayne City, IL, passed away at 12:05am on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Fairfield, IL. Ruby was born on May 14, 1927, in Central City, IL, to Robert and Vivian (Noler) Mowen. On July 31, 1948, she married the love of her life, Earl Blasdel, and they later made their home in Wayne City, IL. Ruby most enjoyed spending time with her family and working in her garden at home. She and her husband, Earl, owned and operated the Wayne City Man...

Elizabeth Victoria Suraci was born in New Haven, CT, on April 20, 1927. Named for her grandmothers, she was the 4th child and only daughter of Italian immigrant Joseph Suraci and his Hungarian immigrant wife, Anna Hepp. In the early 1930's, the family relocated to Wilson, NC. Elizabeth left Wilson at the age of 15, during World War 2, to serve as a waitress at the Navy Grill, located outside the main gate of the Naval Base in Norfolk, VA. There, she would meet her future husband, Chief Warra...

Mary Lillian Ross was born in Savannah, Missouri, on April 1, 1953, the daughter of Susie Bea and George Kent Sr. She grew up in a loving household as the third oldest of eleven children. Although her formal schooling was limited, that did not stop her from building a strong work ethic. Over the years, she worked in a variety of fields, including field labor, healthcare, and factory work. Along the way, she found love and married Theoda Ross Jr. Together, they welcomed their only child, Sherr...

Donald 'Steve' Genn, 79, of rural Alma, died at 4:54 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home. According to Donald's wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be given to the donor's choice. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont, is assisting the family with arrangements. Donald Steven Genn was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1947, in Turlock, CA, to Donald and Frances (Willig) Genn. He married Margaret J. Leininger on February 14, 1976, and she preceded him in death on May 24, 2025. He ret...

Donna Dee Barnett, 98, of Sandoval, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was born on December 14, 1927, in Odin Township, the daughter of Murfin and Sarah (Fulton) Mason. She married Kenneth Milburn Barnett on February 28, 1947, in Sandoval, and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1984. Survivors include her children, Lynnette Miller of Centralia, Therese Nelson of Rockwall, TX, Kenneth (Aletta) Barnett of Daphne, AL, Marilee Laughlin of Eureka, MO, and Murfin (Denise) Barnett of M...

Jo Garrett, age 90, of Kinmundy passed away on February 10, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jo was born on June 30, 1935, in Patoka, the daughter of Joseph and Ormell (Hopkins) Simcox. On August 29, 1956, she married Carroll Mac Garrett and he survives. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. In addition to her husband, Mac, she is survived by her children, Jeff Garrett, Ann Viviano and husband Bill, Jay Garrett and wife Stephanie, an...

Nathan Lee Pigg, 56, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his home. He was born February 6, 1969, in Mount Vernon to Kenneth Lee Pigg and Cathy Lee (Davis) Caton. Nathan is survived by his mother, Cathy Caton; aunt, Kathy Wood of Mount Vernon; children, Thomas Pigg and wife, Paola Gonzalez-Pigg of Centreville, Virginia, Kelly Herman and husband, Jackson of Mount Vernon, Devin Pigg of Mount Vernon, Mason Hylton of Lakeland, Florida, Kenley Pigg of Mount Ver...