Category Archives: Obituaries

Shawn Becker, 48, of Centralia, passed away at his home on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1976, in Centralia to Terry Clements and Margaret (Becker) Ehler, who both preceded hi...

David Lee Palm, age 77 of Greenville, passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Mr. Palm was born in Centralia, Illinois on May 14, 1947, the son of V...

Patricia Joan Grant, 82, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her family on January 18, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born July 8, 1942...

Craig Millard Ulen, age 69, of Centralia, passed away at 8:15 pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Craig was born Saturday, April 30, 1955, in Springfield, Massachuse...

Doug "Floki" Gruen, 50, of Centralia, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born in Jacksonville, Arkansas on November 16, 1974, to Roger Lewis...

Jerome David Lilly II, affectionately known as David, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on May 18, 1990, in Bloomington, Illinois, he was the beloved son o...

Frieda Marie Phillips, 96, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Centralia Manor. Frieda was born on February 20, 1928, in Washington County to William and Anna Emma He...

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Carol Elaine Bierman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the age...

Angela Jean (Hubbard) Finch formerly of Beckemeyer passed away surrounded by her family at St. Louis University Hospital on January 19, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1959, in Breese, IL, the daught...

James Keeton, age 45 of Salem, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital. James was born on May 4, 1979, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Jesse and Betty (Gray) Keeton. James is surv...