Author Archives: WJBD Staff
2021 11/21 - Michael Keith Kusturin
Michael Keith Kusturin, 64, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Michael was a lifetime member of the First Christian Church Disciples of ...
Nov 21, 2020
2021 11/20 - Jean Speiser
Jean Speiser, 73, of Shattuc passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. Jean had a passion for learning and began her pursuit of her academic career at Greenville College, wh...
Nov 20, 2020
2021 11/20 - Chonita Lorraine Smith
Chonita Lorraine Smith, 82, of Salem, Illinois passed away November 9, 2021 while a patient at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Evansville, Indiana. She was a faithful member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church...
Nov 20, 2020
2021 11/20 - Krista Ann Gee
Krista Ann Gee, 49, of New Ulm, Minnesota, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois passed away at 5:28 pm November 13, 2021 at United Hospital in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Krista worked as a cosmetologist in ...
Nov 20, 2020
2021 11/20 - Susan Lynn Gieselman
Susan Lynn Gieselman, 61, of Mount Vernon, was welcomed into her eternal home by Jesus on November 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan graduated in 1978 from Carmi-White County High ...
Nov 20, 2020
2021 11/20 - Lloyd D. Irvin
Lloyd D. Irvin, 92 passed away November 5, 2021 at Heritage Woods in Centralia. Lloyd served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Mr. Irvin worked as a carpenter in Central...
Nov 20, 2020
2021 11/19 - Robert "Bob" Howe
Robert "Bob" Howe, 80, of Irvington, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home. Bob served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Bob and his wife Carol, owned and operated Howe Floor Covering in Irvingto...
Nov 19, 2020
2021 11/19 - Rita Sponseller
Rita Sponseller, 68, of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at St. Louis University Hospital. Rita was a true blessing to her beloved family. She graciously gave her all to make sure they...
Nov 19, 2020
2021 11/19 - Gary Grantham
Gary Grantham, 54, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Gary was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan. He enjoyed spending time with his wife...
Nov 19, 2020
2021 11/19 - Renee Diane Smyser
Renee Diane Smyser, 52, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 am November 16, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Select Specialty Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Renee loved to bake and to share her bake...
Nov 19, 2020
