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Dorothy LaVonne Donoho, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:00 pm June 3, 2021 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Dorothy worked as a Registered Nurse at Good Sam...

James "Jimmy" Alan Hunt II passed away in Arnold, Missouri on May 25, 2021. He was born January 4, 1974 to the late Cynthia Cox and James Alan Hunt. Jimmy loved to have fun and was a huge sports fan, ...

Gina Rae Ilbery, 58, of Keenes, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, in Centralia. She graduated from Kell Grade School, Salem High School, Southern Illinois Univ...

Larry L. Dodd, 76, of Salem, Illinois passed away Thursday at his home in the care of his loving family. Larry retired with 36 years of service on the United Pacific Railroad. He faithfully served in ...

Randolph Teel Martin "RTM", 71, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:44 am June 1, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Randy is known locally for his experience and s...

Bonnie Jean Goodman, age 76 of Lakewood, formerly of Salem, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital in Huntley. A graveside service will be held at 2:15 pm on June 5, 202...

Joan G. Quick, 88, of Centralia, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Carlyle Healthcare Center. Joan worked at Warren G. Murray Center as a clothing supervisor for 27 years. She enjoyed crocheting...

Jackie "Jack" Caudill, 93, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:18 am Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Jack worked for many years as a coal miner and was a...

Brooke (Hamilton) Wrzesinski, 41, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 10:59am May 27, 2021 at her home. Brooke currently worked for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a Social Worker. She ...

Mary "Rosie" Rosalie Tabor, 90, of Centralia, passed away May 31, 2021. Rosie owned and operated various rental properties and was a homemaker. She enjoyed working on her family genealogy. Rosie cheri...