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John O. Melvin, 57, of DuQuoin, Illinois, passed away at 3:37 pm June 19, 2021 at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. John worked as a mechanic who loved racing cars and ridi...

Glenn E. Howe 77, of Salem, Illinois passed away June 20, 2021 at Twin Willows Nursing Home in Salem, IL. He was a member of the Nazarene Church. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. , Friday, June 2...

Pamela Robinson, 65, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:13 am June 22, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Mrs. Robinson worked at Good Samaritan Hospital as a houseke...

Patricia Joann Fuller, 83, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away at 1:14 pm June 22, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Fuller was a member of VFW Auxiliary, ...

Brenton Tyler Conner, 22 of Salem, Illinois passed away June 21, 2021 at Memorial Medical, Springfield, Illinois. Brenton worked as a general laborer. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday at the ...

Stephen Leroy Wood, age 81, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:02 P.M. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at his home in Centralia, Illinois, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Wood was a veteran ...

Judy K. Owen, 73, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at her home. Judy was a bookkeeper for many years. She cherished the time she spent with her family and friends. A Graveside Services ...

George Everett Brimberry, 79, of Alma passed away at 5:43 a.m., on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home in Alma. George worked for Illinois Central Railroad as a machine operator for about 18 years. Ge...

Sharie Sanders, age 38 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Salem Township Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem.

Fonza Pearl McGregor, 102, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Fonza was a member of the Central City Baptist Church. She worked for the Dres...