Dewayne "Butch" Loren Williams, 81, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on March 30, 1944, in Salem, the son of Roger Dewayne and Lucille Marie (Steevens) Williams. He married Cathy Miller on July 4, 1992, in Centralia, and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his wife of 33 years, Cathy Williams, survivors that will remember Butch as a man you could always count on include his beloved family, his so...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William Amel "Bill" Oberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill peacefully departed this world on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at the age of 75, in Centralia, Illinois, his cherished home. Bill was born on March 5th, 1951, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to the late Lloyd and Norma (Ashby) Oberg. In 1997, Bill married Tonia Ganswind, and she survives. He was a man of many talents and lived a life filled with love, laug...

Wayne Kelly "Strawberry" Sides, 70, of Patoka, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Centralia Manor. He was born on May 18, 1955, in Centralia, the son of Wilbert Dee and Wilma (Cain) Sides. Survivors include his daughter, Casandra (Mark) Boaen of Statesboro, Georgia; cherished granddaughter, Alexandra Feast; brother, Bill (Janell) Sides of Patoka; sister, Judy Herrera of Patoka; nieces, Tabitha Sides, Laura Thoman, and Hannah Sides; and many more extended family members and friend...

Allen Dale Roper, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 76 in Centralia, Illinois. Born on Monday, December 26, 1949, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Carroll Roper and Maxine (Howard) Roper. In 1978, Allen Dale married the love of his life, Loretta Doszak, and on March 9, 2004, she preceded him in death at the age of 60. Allen was a beacon of strength and kindness, known for his unwavering dedication to his family, commun...

Michael Dale Mansker, 79, of Salem passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1946, in Thebes, IL, the son of Gordon and Anna (Adams) Mansker. Survivors include his brothers, Ronald Mansker of Salem, and Dennis Mansker of Salem; niece, Shelly Johnson of Salem; and many more nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Anna Mansker; and his siblings, Rose Mary Logue, Anna Powless, Gordon "Skeeter" ...

Alvina M. Donnewald, age 100 of Carlyle, passed away at Cedarhurst of Breese on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Alvina was born in Bartelso, Illinois, on August 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Mensing) Bergmann. She married Raymond "Bud" Donnewald on March 28, 1951, in Carlyle, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on February 29, 1984. Mrs. Donnewald is survived by her four children, Jean (Kevin) Howe, Mike (Brandy) Donnewald, Mary Ann (Michael) Liut, and Bob Donnewa...

Mary Mae Auxier, 89, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on November 17, 1936, in Wayne County, Arel Township, the daughter of Homer Marshall and Lillie Marie (Trotter) Wells. She married the love of her life and best friend, Donald Auxier, on February 6, 1955, in Peoria, and he preceded her in death on July 4, 2006. Survivors that will remember Mary's immense love for her family include her children, Jeffrey L. (Debbie) Auxier o...

Ryan Glen Piper, 50, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:21 PM EST on March 20, 2026, at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Ryan was born September 7, 1975, in Mount Vernon to Benny Piper and Sheila (Kennedy) Piper. He married the love of his life, Stephanie Ann Flack, in Mount Vernon on August 8, 1998. Ryan is survived by his wife, Stephanie Ann Piper of Mount Vernon, Illinois; his children, Maggie Michelle Piper and husband, Kyle Sean Loos Miller of Lynn Haven, Florida and Eli Glen Pi...