Category Archives: Obituaries

Larry Hugh Qualls, age 84 of Salem, IL, passed away Monday, November 17th, after an extended illness. Larry worked in Sales and Marketing at Stanford, Inc. in Salem for over 35 years. He left in 1996 ...

Jean Ann Scroggins, 94, of Waltonville, Illinois, passed away at 4:25 pm, November 13, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born May 30, 1931, in Waltonville ...

Carolyn Salger, 78, of Salem, passed away at her home on November 15th, 2025. She was born to Wilbert and Lillie (Wagner) Busche in Sparta, IL, on March 4th, 1947. She married the love of her life, Ju...

Mary K. Campbell, 73, of Centralia, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 17, 1952, in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of Henry Sr. and Gladys (Daugherty) Campbell. ...

Joan M. Hollon, born on October 21, 1938, in Boalsburg, PA, passed away on November 15, 2025, at the age of 87. Known as a thoughtful person throughout her life, she touched countless lives with her k...

Rosalie Ann Maxey, 92, of Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born August 15, 1933, in Alma Township, she was the da...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Keplar, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Sharon passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 78....

Michael Douglas "Mike" Johnson, 72, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Centralia, the son of Earl and Barbara (S...

Ian Douglas Donald Peak, 38, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 p.m. on November 10, 2025, at his home. He was born April 29, 1987, in Carbondale, Illinois, to James H. and Catherine E. (...

Ellen Alene Bachman, age 89 of Fort Branch, IN, formerly of Salem, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on June 10, 1936, in ...