Category Archives: Obituaries

Carolyn J. Sands, age 86 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at her home. Carolyn was born on January 5, 1939, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of James and Ruth (Erwin) Squibb. She mar...

Jennifer Ray Bailey, 51, of Muncie, IN, formerly of Centralia, IL, passed away Friday, April 18th at her home. She was born June 8th, 1973, in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Cathy Darlene (Rhynes) Bru...

Lila P. Williams Knecht, age 91 of Alma, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2025, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois. Lila was born on July 12, 1933, in Foster Township, in Marion County, Illi...

John Nils Green, age 64, a much-loved brother, son, uncle and cousin, often called "Johnny," took his last breath at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia at 4:11 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, after a ba...

Donald Wayne Hamilton, 91, passed away on April 15, 2025, in Shady Shores, Texas. Donald was born in Ottawa, Kansas, on October 11, 1933, the son of Evard and Dora (Hopkins) Hamilton. On July 9, 1957,...

JoDean Avery, 91, of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully at 2:20 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Nature Trail Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 20, 1933, in Benton, Illinois, t...

LaVerne Irene Backs, 97, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Centralia Manor. She was born on November 28, 1927, the daughter of William and Louise (Daum) Knollman in Centralia. She m...

Donald Alfred Rogers of Mt. Vernon passed away at 7:08 a.m. on Thursday, April 17th in Mt Vernon, IL. Don was born on February 28th, 1941, and was 84 years old. He was born to Alfred and Helen Rogers ...

Jesse G. Taylor, 91, of Carlyle, Illinois, entered into rest on April 17, 2025, in his hometown. A lifelong resident of Carlyle, Jesse was born on December 24, 1933, to James J. and Mildred (Kolmer) T...

Alnora Rebecca Bringwald, age 89 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at her home in Salem. Alnora was born on January 5, 1936, in Giro, Indian, a daughter of Walter Carl and Ruth Ella ...