Category Archives: Obituaries

Virginia "Jinny" Boatright, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on Friday, December 15, 1939, in Centralia, the daughte...

Roger Keith Quick, 85, of Farina, passed away at home on June 4, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on April 28, 1941, to Carl Leroy Quick and Vida Viola Whitt in Farina, Illinois. He...

Joseph Merkelbach, 79, of Centralia, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on August 23, 1946, in Centralia, the son of Edwin and Frances (Schil...

Billie E. Bryant, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on Friday, January 6, 1928, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Ernie Bryant and Dora (Truitt) Bry...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kimberly Marie (Webb) Wolenhaupt, age 62, of Centralia, Illinois, who departed this world on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving fam...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Miller, who was called home on Monday, June 1, 2026, in Centralia, Illinois. Barbara was born on Wednesday, July 1, 1942, in Centralia, ...

Wanda Coleen Baker passed away peacefully at Salem Township Hospital on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Coleen was born on May 14, 1943, to Eugene and Naomi (Clark) Baker of Iuka, Illinois. Coleen is survived...

Brenda Lee Linthicum, ne Kreke, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on August 2, 1957, in Breese, Illinois, Brenda lived a life centered on faith, family, service, and unconditional lo...

Freda E. Goostree, 82, of Iuka, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 5, 1944, in Salem, Illinois, Freda was the daughter of...

Ronnie Gene Scarbrough of Odin, passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on November 4, 1960. Ronnie was a man who found peace and happiness in the simple things in life, especially ...