Dennis Stauffer, 79, of Salem, formerly of Alton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 27th, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on April 2nd, 1945, to Nelson and Thelma Ione (Jones) Stauffer. He would marry Helen Coleman on May 9th, 1964, in Alton, Illinois and she survives. Dennis is survived by his wife: Helen Stauffer; two sons: Dennis Stauffer of Mt. Vernon and David Stauffer of White Bluff, TN.; two grandsons: Zachary Stauffer of Salem and Justin Ronza of Jonesboro, AR...

Roy D Franke, 80, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 1:47 pm on October 27, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. He was born June 4, 1944, in Centralia, IL to Henry and Goldie (Langel) Franke in Centralia, Illinois. Roy married Paula Leipold on November 7, 2008, in Salem, Illinois and she preceded him in death on March 26, 2020. Roy is survived by 4 cousins, Dwight Franke and wife Brenda of Kell, Illinois, Norma Smith of Centralia, Illinois, Richard Franke of Co...

Frederick "Freddie" Meyer, 85, of Walnut Hill, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Freddie was born on Saturday, March 4th, 1939, the son of Fred A. Meyer and Coreda (Smith) Meyer. He married Linda Crane on April 21, 1962, and she survives him in Walnut Hill. In addition to his wife Linda of 62 years, he is survived by three sons: Jerry Meyer (Maria) of Peru, IL, Jeff Meyer (Corrine) of Lake Tahoe, NV, and Steve Meyer of Cent...

Geraldine M. "Jerry" Scott, 90, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:22 pm on October 25, 2024, at home on the family farm in rural Bluford. She was born May 19, 1934, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Herschel and Myrla (Wood) Huff. Jerry married Fred Scott on April 13, 1953. They were blessed with 71 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Jerry is survived by her daughters, Jane Donoho and husband, Craig of Tolono, Illinois, Marilyn Thompson an...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Phyllis Hanke of Carlyle, who departed this world peacefully on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at the age of 84. Phyllis was born on Monday, February 26th, 1940, and spent her life surrounded by love, family, and faith. She married Donald F. Hanke on January 11, 1958, and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2009, after 51 years of marriage. She is survived by her loving family: her daughter Kelly Isaak of Carlyle; her grandsons Elijah ...

Georgia M. Quinn, 83, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:05 pm on October 19, 2024, at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon. She was born May 19, 1941, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Georgie G. and Emily I. (Jones) Meadows. Georgia is survived by her daughter, Gina Lisenby of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Danny Quinn of Mount Vernon and Kelly Ivers and husband, Ryan of Albers, Illinois; great-grandson, Luca Ivers of Albers, Illinois; sisters, Mary Perry of Alexa...

Erma Arlene Hurford, age 97, of Mansfield, Ohio, and formerly of Clay County, Illinois, passed away Sunday night, October 20, 2024, at Kingston of Ashland in Ashland, Ohio. She was born October 4, 1927, in Oskaloosa Township, Clay County, Illinois, the daughter of Clinton Hamilton Stipp and Erma Opal (Cobb) Stipp. She was united in marriage to Maurice Oren Payne on February 21, 1949, in Independence, Missouri. He preceded her in passing on June 29, 1989, after celebrating 40 years of marriag...

Irene A. Thole, 93, of Aviston, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, at The Villas at St. James in Breese. She was born on September 1, 1931, in Damiansville, the daughter of Bernard H. and Margaret, nee Kalmer, Wiegmann. She married Alvis A.F. Thole on May 8, 1956, in Damiansville and he preceded her in death on September 5, 1964. Irene is survived by her children: Dennis (Debbie) Thole of St. Peters, MO, Gerald Thole of Highland, Allen (Julie) Thole of Carlyle, Myron (Doris) Thole of...