Category Archives: Obituaries

Harry G. "Bud" Brinkmeyer Jr., 89, of Centralia passed away June 21, 2025, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem, IL. He was born on February 29, 1936, the son of Harry and Rena (Clawson) Brinkmeyer...

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the sudden passing of Bryce Jordan Williams Holzhauer, who left this world on his 26th birthday, Saturday, June 21, 2025. Born on Monday, June 21, 19...

Sandra K. Hallett, age 75 of Kinmundy, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. Sandra was born on February 15, 1950, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Weston Ray and Doro...

Sharon "Jane" Rizzo, 82, of Sandoval passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1942, in Salem, ...

Everett Ray Baltzell, 80, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 2:24 a.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born January 29, 1945, in Mt. Vernon, the son o...

Barbara Faye Beaumont, a beloved member of the Centralia community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the age of 82 at her Great niece: Char-Lee Godfrey's house, where she was tak...

Elizabeth Dare Burtschi Stedelin, daughter of Lucille and Leo Burtschi, born on February 16, 1936, of Centralia, Illinois, passed on June 20th, 2025. Betsy's life was full, like her house. She was bor...

Donald Eugene Hahn, 75, formerly of Iuka, passed away on June 18th, 2025, at the Odin Care Center with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born in Olney, Illinois to Arthur and ...

Shirley Ann (Burnett) Snow, 89, passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM. One of the strongest women we knew, Shirley, fought hard. Even in passing, she still showed love wi...

Ray Simmons, 82, of Texico, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home. He was born September 13, 1942, in Kell, Illinois, the son of George and Alice (Warner) Simmons. On November 8, 1963, in Sal...