Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Albert C. Malekovic, 89, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Albert served in the U.S. Army for two years. He worked as a Banker for 30 years...

Patrick "Pat" Mansker, 57, of Centralia, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Pat work at Graphic Packaging for several years as a machine operator. He was ...

Joyce Lavina Beppler, 80, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:43 pm June 8, 2021 at Gateway Deaconess Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Joyce was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving wife, moth...

Jeret Lee Shaw, 51, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:21 pm June 6, 2021 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Jeret loved nature and spending time with his friends. Private...

Jackie L. Batson, 88, of Walnut Hill, passed away at 11:38 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, at Odin Health Care and Rehab Center. He served in both the United States Air Force and the United States Army Res...

Mary Jane Gee, 71, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away at 1:15 am June 7, 2021 at son's residence in Woodlawn, Illinois. Mary Jane enjoyed spending time with Ashlyn, Chase, Luke, Hudson, and Brooklyn. Sh...

Barbara Mansker, 78 of Central City, IL passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Barbara had worked at Brown Shoe Company, Littelfuse, and as a cook, but spent most...

Wanda L. Hopkins(Hahn), 83, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:25 pm June 1, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana. Mrs. Hopkins worked at Illinois Power Company as a customer...

Michael Lieu Smith, 79, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:27 am June 3, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Smith proudly served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam Era. Micha...

Jimmy Dean Hill, 60, of Patoka passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Arrangements are pending at Day Macz Funeral Home in Patoka.