Category Archives: Obituaries

Joyce Anita (Ruddell) Fatheree, age 79 of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Salem. Joyce was born on March 6, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William Lesli...

Shirley J. Garden, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on May 21st, 1935, in Winfield, Kansas, to Sterling and Katherine (Frank) Hulen. ...

Zachary Lee Fulk, age 18, of Farina, Illinois, passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. Zach was born on September 13, 2007, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Missy ...

Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora, Illinois. Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (...

Elmer Austin, age 85, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at Centralia Manor on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1940, in Montgomery County, Illinois, the son of Emmett and Edna (Stah...

Brandon Lee Fulk, age 19, of Farina, Illinois, passed away tragically on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at their home in Farina. Brandon was born on August 26, 2006, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Missy ...

Donald Keith Quandt, age 82, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral service will take ...

Janice (Marks) Fuller, age 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 29, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Salem. She was born on January 1, 1938, to Paul and Hazel Marks and grew up in Marion, IL...

Karen Jean (Richison) Hudgens (71) of Bradenton, FL (formerly of Salem, IL) passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL. Karen was born on July 19, 1954, in Mt. Verno...

Doris I. Lewis, age 89, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on June 27, 1936, in Salem, Illinois, Doris was...