Category Archives: Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Schroeder, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and esteemed community member. Don peacefully departed this world on Monday, No...

Cynthia Goodnight, 66, of Centralia, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 25, 1959, in Orlando, FL, the daughter of Bernard Jr....

Russell R. Sandy, 88, of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, died Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Russ was born on July 27, 1937, in Sandoval, IL, th...

Mary Christine "Chris" Droege, age 71 of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was predeceased by her husband, Rick, and her parents, Virginia and Edward Zdroj. Chris is survived by he...

Lawrence "Larry" Woerner Hebron, age 85, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral service will be held Saturday...

Teri Lee Rolseth, age 63 of Salem, passed away at her home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Teri was born on June 23, 1962 in Lombard, the daughter of Tom and Donalee Ogorzelec. She married Michael Rolse...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joshua "Jay" C. Smith, who left this world on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on Thursday, August 28, 1986, in Centralia, Ill...

Steven Clyde Greenlee, 75, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. Steve was born in Centralia, Illinois, on January 6, 1950, to Viola (Nichols) Sears and Herschel Greenlee...

Darrell Sullens, age 63 of Iuka, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at SSM St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Darrell was born on October 18, 1962, in Terre Haute, Indiana, th...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" L. Hayes, aged 80, of Centralia, Illinois, who departed this life on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary Hospital in C...