Category Archives: Obituaries

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Steven "Jay" Tabor, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 71. A long-time resident of Centralia, Illi...

Angela Sue Minton, 76, of Odin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on August 27, 2025. She was born on April 9, 1949, in Centralia, the daughter of Ward an...

William Douglas Priest , 77, of Opdyke, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL passed away at 8:18 am September 2, 2025, at home in Opdyke, IL. He was born June 21, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Douglas Priest and Ange...

Carl Frederich Brammeier, age 85, of Carlyle, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese, IL, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 25, 1940, in Sandoval, Illi...

Mary Kay Murphy, age 85 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at High Pointe Residence in Centralia. Kay was born on August 15, 1940, in Alton, Illinois, the daughter of Ollie and Kathle...

Jeffrey K. Ferguson, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. Born on Wednesday, October 2...

James Soper, age 89 of Odin, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his home. Jim was born on November 16, 1935, in Odin, Illinois, the son of Don and Pauline (Green) Soper. He married Sandra G. (...

Jacklyn Kay Mansker, age 77 of Centralia, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. Jacklyn was born on January 4, 1948, in Centralia, the daughter of Orval and Lillia...

Dorothy A. Rueter, age 100 years and eleven months, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully at Fireside House in Centralia on Friday, August 29, 2025. Dorothy was born at her home in Hoffman on September 3...

Eugene Edward Kenley, 85, of Centralia, passed away with his beloved family by his side, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 2, 1939, in New York, the son of Harold Clifford...