Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Donald "Don" Ermando Evischi of Centralia, age 82, passed away August 27, 2021, at the Marion VA. Don honorably served in the United States Navy from 1957 - 1960 and lived in Salem, Centralia, and Wam...

Paul Junior Lilley, Jr., 60, of Alma passed away at 9:08 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Paul's work ethic characterized his life. He worked at North...

Ronald L. Burbank, 72, of Iuka, Illinois passed away at St. Louis VA Medical Center-John Cochran Division. An over the road truck driver, he was a veteran in the United States Navy faithfully serving ...

Rebecca (Davis) Viara, 49, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. Per her wishes, Rebecca was cremated and a Visitation will be held Frida...

Patrick Kevin O'Leary, 60, of Kinmundy, passed away at 3:56 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was a manager/buyer in the swine industry having...

Rubbie M. O'Neal, 75, of Centralia, passed away peacefully Monday, August 30, 2021 at Carlyle Healthcare Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, w...

Cecil Ray Kretzer, 70, of Centralia passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. Cecil worked for Nascote in bonding and painting in Nashville. He was a friend to everyone and looked for opportunities such ...

Ronald Lee Burbank, 72 of Iuka, IL passed away August 31, 2021 at St. Louis VA Medical Center - John Cochran Division. Arrangements are pending at the Sutherland - Rankin Funeral Home in Salem, entrus...

Michael Ray Foos, 70, of Logan, IL; went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of Friday, August 27, 2021, at his home. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the Thompsonv...

Erma L. Elliott, 94, of Mount Vernon, formerly of Decatur, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 pm August 26, 2021 at Meadow Lakes Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. Erma worked for the Summers Variety Store for...