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Rena Rozalle "Snookie" Belcher, 79, of Patoka passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home. Rena was born and raised on a little farm in rural Sandoval where she learned responsibility while mil...

Clifford Rowcliff, 68, of Sandoval, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Clifford worked as a welder for 25 plus years. He enjoyed camping, shoo...

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Longwell, 73 of Mount Vernon, Illinois died on her birthday, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Cindy graduated from Naper...

Rae "Rae Rae" Ann Arrowsmith, 87, of Salem passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Twin Willows in Salem. Rae Ann loved her television time and enjoyed watching many shows and especially her favor...

Joseph "Joe" Wendell Kohut, 77, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 pm February 14, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Joe was a member of Jefferson Lodge #0368 A.F...

Francis J. "Frank" Haislar, 84, of Salem, Illinois passed away peacefully December 23, 2021 at the Odin Care Center. The family invite you to gather with them at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 17, 202...

James E. Tubb, Jr., 67, of Sandoval, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. James served in the U.S. Marines Corp. and he also worked as a Correctional Officer for many years. His triplets ...

Cleta Juanita Clark, 91, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 pm February 14, 2022 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Cleta worked and owned Barth Insurance Agency in...

Marlyn G Payne of Woodlawn, Illinois passed away at home surrounded by family at 6:30 pm Saturday, February 12, 2022. Marlyn was a dedicated teacher in Missouri for over 20 years. After retiring from ...

Jack B. Willis, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away February 10, 2022 peacefully at his home. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was a d...