It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Andrew Ferguson, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, on Thursday, June 18th, 2026, at the age of 50. Andrew was born on Thursday, September 4th, 1975, in Centralia, the son of William Ferguson and Dianne (Wright) Ferguson. Andrew is survived by his father, William Ferguson of Centralia, his sisters Pamela Twenhafel and her husband Doyle of Carlyle, IL, and Christine Ferguson-Frost of Ashley, IL. Also surviving is two nephews, Zach...

Lauren Renee Lusch, 63, of Odin, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at her home. A visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem. A Celebration of Life Service will follow on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Church with Pastor Trenton Ice officiating. The Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home at 310 North Broadway in Salem, IL 62881 (618) 548-1234, is honored to be of service to the Lusch family...

Elva Jane Carter, 88, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:04 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. She was born June 8, 1938, in Marion, Kentucky, the son of Richard Hadley and Lettie (Roberts) Long. On November 1, 1965, in Shawneetown, Illinois, she married Bobby Gene Carter, and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2005. Jane was a graduate of Waltonville High School, and was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. She worked ...

John H. "Chopper" Robke, age 61 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. John was born in Breese, Illinois on March 29, 1965, a son of Gene J. and Martha A. (nee Holthaus) Robke. John had a lifelong love of music that began when he purchased his first guitar in the eighth grade. Over the years, he shared his passion for music with others while performing with several local bands, including The Golden Tones, Dead Ringer, the FN Band, Great Googely Moogely, an...

LuEllen Conrad, age 89, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital with her family at her bedside. She was born on November 28, 1936, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Cornelius Warren Nuss and Dorothy (O'Bannon) Nuss. On May 30, 1955, LuEllen married the love of her life, Harold Keith Conrad, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lanesville, Indiana. Together they shared 51 wonderful years of marriage until his passing on August 15, 2006...

Thomas Dale "Tom" Cooper, 84, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:25 pm June 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by his girls. He was born August 30, 1941 in Mount Vernon to the late Joseph and May Bell (Mather) Cooper. Tom married Helen (Crunk) Cooper on July 20, 1963 in Salem, Illinois and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2023. Tom is survived by his children, Julie Perrin and husband, Kevin of Mount Vernon, Laura Cooper and John Williams of Mount Vernon, Alan Cooper and ...

David Dillow, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on November 7, 1954, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Dorris L. Dillow and Geraldine (Bean) Dillow. David was a graduate from Centralia High School and he also earned his Engineering Degree from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale, which paved the way for his dedicated career in the railroad industry. He was known for his diligence and skill, contributing significa...

Thelma L. Thompson, age 97, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. She was born on August 25, 1928, in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Audie and Cora (Graves) Campbell. On July 3, 1954, she married Elyle Thompson in Rock Island, Illinois and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Hendrick and husband Jack of Salem; her grandchildren, Aimee Nix and husband Terry, and Joanna Spradlin and husband Dan; her grea...