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Robert B. Robinson, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at his home, January 31, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Bob graduated from Mount Vernon Township High School and Southern Illinois Uni...

Jackie Lee Dobyns, age 53 of Odin, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jackie was of the Baptist Faith. She worked as a Registered Nurse for m...

Arline Ruth "Penny" Geary, age 96, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 11:39 A.M. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Mrs. Geary was a member of ...

Charles L. "Luke" Crawford, 88, of Odin passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Luke was proud of his Patoka roots, where he was born and raised. He ...

Charles "Dean" Phelps, 90, of Opdyke, Illinois, was called home at 3:34 pm January 31, 2022 at his residence. Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from ...

Wilma Hill, 89, of Odin passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Wilma was a lifelong resident of the town of Odin and was proud to call it home. She lovin...

Suella "Nanu" Eubanks, 74, of Centralia, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at her home. Nanu enjoyed crafting, embroidering, quilting, and crocheting. She loved spending time with her family, great...

Mary Lynn Unsell, age 72 of Centralia, passed away on February 1, 2022, at Twin Willows Nursing Home in Salem. Mary Lynn was of the Baptist Faith, she enjoyed reading her Bible and spending time with ...

Mary Anna Nollman, of Centralia, passed away peacefully, at Odin Healthcare Center, on Saturday, January 29, 2022, two days after her 86th birthday. Mary was an accountant working for Thomas "Addie" W...

Donald L. "Sparky" Meyer, 98 of Centralia, Illinois passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 in his home. Sparky worked for Karchmer Pipe Supply since 1944 and was still active in company. He and his wife...