Category Archives: Obituaries

Mark Russell Thompson, 70 of Centralia, passed away at 6:51 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at SSM St, Mary's Hospital in Centralia surrounded by his family. He was born on October 8, 1954, in Bel...

Tracie Rajean Harrell, age 62 of Dix, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at her home, Tracie was born on May 17, 1962, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Jerry King and Mary Lou (Cannon) Wag...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our sweet wife and mother, Dixie Mae Karch, on Saturday, February 15 with her family at her side. Dixie was born on April 6, 1938, to parent...

Aaron "Tommy" Thomas Atkins, 96, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on February 17, 2025 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1928, in Waltonville, Illinois to the late Thomas M. and Viva Fern ...

Charles H. "Chuck" Criner, age 82 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. Charles was born on August 27, 1942, in Irving, IL the son of Henry Michael and A...

Margie Florence Pollard (Chitwood) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 18, 2025, at the age of 77. Margie was born on January 1, 19...

Lana Snow, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, February 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born October 19, 1942, in Centralia, the daughter of Anthony "Tony" and Mildred "Midge...

Kenneth Earl Michael of Centralia peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the age of 90. Kenneth was born on January 18th, 1935 in Romine Township, the son of Arthur Grant Mi...

Kathryn Marie James, a resident of Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on Sunday, January 26, 1936, in Richview, Illinois to Claude T. and Flor...

Lonnie D. Griffin, age 66, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was born February 3, 1959, in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Merle and Violet (Sommer) Griffin. He was raised in and graduated from St A...