Category Archives: Obituaries

Paul Andrew Rusiewski, 52, of Centralia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, with his devoted dog, Tank, by his side. He was born July 3, 1971, in Centralia to Yvonne Marie Yusko...

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Geiger of Sandoval. Jim passed away on June 9th, a date that coincided with the 28th anniversary of his father's passing. Born in Central...

Betty L. Shields, age 101, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:00 PM, Monday, June 10, 2024, at Crossroads Regional Hospital. Mrs. Shields was born in Mt. Vernon, on March 11, 1923, to Walter P. and Ferne I. (Pu...

Randy Smith, 69, of Centralia, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home. In Centralia, Illinois on April 22, 1955, Randy was born to Charles J. Smith and Ruth A. (Lackey) Smith. He married Ela...

Mary Eileen Mann, age 89 passed away March 21, 2024. She was born January 30, 1935, in Sumner, Illinois to Harlen Kenneth and Izola Mae (Adams) Abell. A nursing school graduate from Indiana University...

Charles D. Richison, age 98, of Hoffman, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born on October 2, 1925, in Sims, IL, he led a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and resilie...

Phillip DeKalb, 74, of Sandoval, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1950, to Robert R. and Hilda DeKalb in Centralia, Illinois. On A...

Saturday, the 8th of June 2024, the world became a little dimmer with the passing of our wonderful husband, father and papa, Ronnie Ray Smith, Sr. Ronnie, the youngest son of Nolan and Helen, made his...

Vincente Ayala, 83, of Central City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was born July 19, 1940, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Benjamin Ayala and Angelita (Hernandez) Ojeda. He married...

Rebecca Lynn Witzel, 70, of Irvington, IL passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born September 30, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Alice (Yanke) ...