Obituaries 2025 07/24 - Dr. Richard Dean Bazzetta Dr. Richard Dean Bazzetta, age 95 of Champaign, formerly of Salem, died on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home in Champaign. He was born on April 2, 1930, in Herrin, the son of Alex and Vera (Visconti) Bazzetta. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Ruthmann) Bazzetta, and together they shared 65 years, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Marie Therese Jones and husband Steven, and Stephen Bazzetta and wife Sharon; grandchildren, Wiley Jones and wife Leig... 2025 07/21 - Edna L. Erlinger Edna L. Erlinger, age 98 of Carlyle, passed away at the Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living Center on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Mrs. Erlinger was born in Carlyle, Illinois on November 27, 1926, a daughter of Anton L. and Anna E. (Ratermann) Bretz. She married Erwin L. Erlinger on October 19, 1949, and he preceded her in death on December 19, 2020. Edna is survived by a daughter - Terri Lynn Philippi and husband Mark of St. Louis, Missouri; her sons - Randy L. Erlinger and wife Barb of Lithi... 2025 07/21 - Terry Church Terry Church, 58, of Salem, passed away on July 9th, 2025. He was born on January 1st, 1967, to Delmar Church and Nelda (Toller) Church in Saunemin, Illinois. He worked at World Color Press, Xenia Manufacturing, and the City of Salem. He was a simple man who enjoyed going fishing in his spare time. Terry is survived by his two sons: Tory Phelps and Jacob Williams; two brothers: Larry Church and Bob Church; and his father: Delmar Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nelda Wyatt; fat... 2025 07/24 - Dickie R. Jenkins Dickie R. Jenkins, age 79 of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. Dickie was born on March 11, 1946, in Kinmundy, Illinois, the son of Paul Freeman Jenkins and Ethel (Kniseley) Jenkins. Survivors include his children, Heath A. Jenkins and wife Shavonna of Flora, Chad Jenkins and wife Shaun of Iuka and Jason Jenkins of Buncombe; grandchildren, Trenton Jenkins, Shaylee Mann and husband Brody, Draven Jenkins, Wyatt Jenkins, Shelby Jenkins, and Piper Jenkins; gr... 2025 07/23 - William "Billy" Joseph Phillips William "Billy" Joseph Phillips, 46, of Versailles, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1979, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Teddy and Tish (Dempsey) Phillips. He married Jennifer Moore on September 1, 2001, and one child was born of this union. They later divorced. He married Erica Bates on April 7, 2007, in Reno, Nevada, and one child was born of this union. They later divorced. Survivors include his daughters, Lexie Phillips of Patoka, Illinoi... 2025 07/21 - Ellis Richard Pratt Ellis Richard Pratt, 69, of Johnston City, Illinois, hugged the Lord during the early hours of July 14th, 2025. Rick was born on June 1st, 1956, to the late Margaret (Courtney) Pratt and Garland Pratt in Sterling, Colorado. Rick was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend with a generous spirit; Always available with a helping hand. He was known for having many nicknames for his loved ones, especially his "Pumpkin", "Poochie" and "Amby." He had many in return,... 2025 07/23 - Mark Allen Claybourn Mark Allen Claybourn, age 63 of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Mark was born on July 22, 1961, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Charles F. and Jerry (Blakeley) Claybourn. He married Malinda (Phelps) Claybourn on December 7, 1992, in Paducah, Kentucky, and together they shared 32 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Malinda Claybourn of Centralia; daughter, Meredith Miller of Centralia and her children Mitchell Jam... 2027 07/26 - Everett Dean Tindall Everett Dean Tindall, age 67 of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Dean was born on January 10, 1958, in Chicago Heights, Illinois, the son of Everett A. and Ruby Bernice (VanZandt) Tindall. Survivors include his son, David Tindall and wife Gret of Salem; sister, Betty Jean Briscall, and husband Bryan of Kingsport, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kaylee, Brooke, Blake, Lily, Christopher, Audrey, and Lucas; and three great grandc... Next Page