Category Archives: Obituaries

Jane M. Cox, 79, of Vandalia, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Per Jane's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Graveside Service ...

Diana D. Castellari, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Waverly, Kentucky, on February 15, 1945, the da...

James Thomas Scott, 86, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born April 18, 1939, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Herchel and Gert...

Lulu Belle Towler, age 90 of Morris, IL, formerly of Iuka, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Serenity Estates in Morris. Lulu Belle was born on May 21, 1935, in Iuka, the daughter of Geor...

Sheron Murray, 85, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at her home. She was born on April 10, 1940, in Macoupin County, the daughter ...

Alice Marie O'Leary, age 91, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 1:40 pm, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Alice was born in rural Mason, ...

Larry David Boles, 80, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 7:01 p.m. on October 14, 2025, at his residence. He was born September 16, 1945, in Mount Vernon to the late William Arlin and Verla Cl...

Lorene T. "Dolly" Jansen, age 90 of Carlyle, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Hickory Estates in Greenville on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Dolly was born in Breese, Illinois, on ...

Jack Erlinger, a beloved papa, father, and son, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 54. He was born on Sunday, May 30, 1971, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Tom Er...

On May 14, 1928, Julia Ann Netherton was welcomed to this world at the Old St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois, by her parents: Father, John R. Netherton, and Mother, Verna E. (Garner) Netherto...