Category Archives: Obituaries

Arthur D. Husher, 78, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born in Coles County on October 25, 1946, to Fred and Ruth (Swope) Husher. On June 10, ...

Betty Sledge, 99, of Texico, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her home in Texico, with her family by her side. She was born in Marion County, Illinois, on April 25, 1925, the ...

Doyle R. Cook, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the age of 63. Doyle was born on November 4, 1961, in Watseka, Illinois, the son of Ar...

Mary Gunther, 86, of Sandoval passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home in Sandoval. She was born on October 14, 1938, the daughter of George Henry and Emma Gertrude (O'Neill) Wurm in Centrali...

Delores Hodge, 85, of Centralia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at SLU Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born in Odin, Illinois on September 17, 1939, to Cecil Kirgan and Ruby Fern (Reynolds)...

Linda Kay Garner of Carlyle passed from the arms of her beloved grandson, Jake, into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Linda was born in Breese, Illinois on August 17, 1951 to her recen...

Joan Rose, 84, of Centralia, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. Joan was born November 16, 1940, in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Hubert Rose and Clara (Schuknec...

David Hood Smith, 68, of Centralia, IL, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. Smitty was born March 5, 1956, in Centralia, IL to Howard and Delores "Duckie" (Wilkey) Smith. Smitty was a loving father...

Shawna Sue McDaneld, age one of Odin, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital. Shawna was born on August 14, 2023, the daughter of Jeffrey and Shawnee (Thompson) McDaneld....

Jack A. Green, 75, of Centralia passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at Centralia Manor. Jack was born November 5, 1949, in Centralia, the son of Jack A. Green Sr. and Helen (Casseday) Green. He...