Category Archives: Obituaries

Howard L. Casner, age 83, of Centralia formerly of Salem, passed away at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Fireside House of Centralia. Howard was born on February 8, 1943, in Salem, Illinois, th...

John W. Busscher passed away on March 23, 2026, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born to his parents, William J. and Claire "Pat" Busscher on November 27, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois. John married J...

Rena Sanders, 84, of Woodlawn, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born August 13, 1941, in Dunmor, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Melhiser) Coleman. Ren...

Wilma K. Harpole, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, surrounded by the most wonderful medical staff and compassionate care. Wilm...

Wanita Brandol, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, IL on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at the age of 98. Born in Centralia on Wednesday, August 31st...

Sharon A. Wilkes, age 77 of Centralia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Sharon was born on February 14, 1949, to Harrison and Ida (Daniels) Whit...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn G. Marshall who passed away on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Evelyn was born on Friday, August 20th, 1948, and spent her wonderful 77 yea...

Gerald Wehrheim, 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1938, in Evansville, IL, the son of Elroy and Elba (Billimack) Wehrheim. He married his true love, Cathy Re...

Carmen Lynn Jansen, age 65 of rural Carlyle, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Carmen was born to Millard and Betty (Staton) Leroy on February 3, 1961, in Highland, Illinois. She met her best frie...

Roberta F. "Bert" Davis passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital surrounded by her family that she loved dearly. Roberta was born on July 21, 1935, in Sumner, Illinois, the daughte...