Category Archives: Obituaries

Homer Ray Baker, 83, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:46 am December 29, 2025 at his home. He was born October 10, 1942 in Mount Vernon to the late Alfred James and Vera May (Robertson) Ba...

Marilyn J. Schram, 91, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Centralia Manor-leaving behind a lifetime of stories, love, and strength that will continue to live on in ...

Emma Sue Mulvaney, age 93 of Kinmundy, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026. She was born on August 23, 1932, in Charleston, Missouri, to George and Emma Cox. On November 26, 1950, Sue ...

Thomas J. "Tom" Anderson, age 73, of Hoffman, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, surrounded by family. Tom was born in Centralia on May 15, 1952, ...

Adeline Constance Pinkston, 102, of Patoka, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 12, 1923, in Ojibwa, WI, the daughter of Martin and Katherine (Samiec) Pydo. She...

Adeline Constance Pinkston, 102, of Patoka passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 12, 1923, in Ojibwa, WI, the daughter of Martin and Katherine (Samiec) Pydo. She ...

Bonnie Jean (Maroon) Ward, age 93, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 29, 1932, in Centralia, Illinois, the da...

Velma M. Wade, age 95 of Greenville, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Greenville, Illinois. Mrs. Wade was born in Carlyle, Illinois...

Richard "Rick" A. Gelsinger, 68, of Kinmundy passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, at Odin Health Care. He was born on September 2, 1957, in Breese, the son of Ja...

Lynae Manard, age 46 of Centralia, passed away at her home on December 27, 2025. Lynae was born on April 26, 1979. Lynae had a sweet personality, and she was always happy and smiling. She enjoyed list...