Category Archives: Obituaries

Larry D. Friedrich, 79, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home. Larry was born May 16, 1945, in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Orville and Hazel (Phillips) Friedrich. He marr...

Fern Pauline (Risinger) Fyke, 92, revered as a pillar of strength, unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, and total commitment to her family and friends, passed away on January 7, 2025, in San Antonio...

Michael Dein Wooden, age 63 of Salem, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home in Salem. Michael was born on July 25, 1961, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of James H.L. and Gladys (Willia...

Kimberly Renee England, 46, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:53 pm on January 7, 2025, at Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House in Palm Coast, Florida. She was born February 26, 1978, in Mount Vern...

Mark A. Spencer, age 57 of Keyesport, passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday, January 11, 2025. Mark was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on May 18, 1967, a son of th...

Evelyn Ann Lambert, age 88, of Wamac, passed away peacefully at 12:02 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Evelyn was born Friday, July 3, 1936, in Radom, ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John M. Sanders Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 202...

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...