Mary Stonequist, of Salem, passed away on April 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Kane County, Illinois to Arther and Elizabeth (Marsh) Stonequist. She was a postal carrier for more than a decade in DeKalb, Illinois. She was also a member of the VFW in DeKalb, Legend in DeKalb, and the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem. Mary is survived by three sons: Michael Stonequist of Salem, Gregory Edwards of Genoa, Illinois, and Thomas Lenker of DeKalb. One daughter: N...

Wanda Louise Robbins, 98, of Salem Illinois passed away on Thursday morning April 18, 2024. Wanda was born in Burlington Iowa, the daughter of Carl Frederick and Louise Wilhemina (Harre) Picker. Wanda graduated from Burlington High School in 1942 where she was in the Scribbler's Club, sang in the school choir, and was the attendant to the Homecoming queen. After graduation, she worked at Witte's Drug Store and Paint Co. before being employed by The Telephone Company in Burlington where she m...

Ronald Woodward, age 87 of Iuka, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. Funeral arrangements are pending at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com

James R. (Little Jim) McDermott Jr. of Boyd, Illinois passed from this earth on March 25, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois. Jim was born on November 24, 1946, to parents, James R. (Big Jim) McDermott and Wanita Cole McDermott-Rettke. Jim was the oldest of four brothers, (Jim, Joe, John and Jack). Jim was married to Frances Lee Ward on July 19, 1969. They had the joy of raising six children together. She survives him and lives in Illinois. Jim is also survived by his son, James Kent McDermott of ...

Phyllis Wilson, 77, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at her home, which is the same home she was born in. She was born on August 13, 1946, to Vern and Nola Hamson in Belle Rive. She married William Franklin Wilson on December 22, 1963. They were blessed with sixty years of marriage before he preceded her in death on April 8, 2024. Phyllis is survived by two sons, Todd Wilson of Irvington, Illinois, and Doug Wilson and wife, Denise of Mount Vernon, Illinois; seven grandkids; four gre...

Ann Dee (Jackson) Bent ended her battle with cancer on Sunday, April 21st at the age of 55 surrounded by family in Clarksville, TN. Ann Dee was born on July 1st, 1968 to Paul and Karole Jackson in Vandalia, IL. She is preceded in death by her mother, Karole Jackson of Salem, IL, father and mother-in-law Wayne and Nadene Bent of Camp Point, IL, maternal and paternal grandparents. Surviving family members include husband of nearly 35 years Jeffrey Bent of Clarksville, TN, children Joshua of Cla...

Sterling Williams, 30, of Atlanta Georgia, formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1993, the son of Stirling and Geutanna Moore in Centralia. Survivors that will mourn the loss of Sterling include his parents, Stirling and Geutanna Moore; his beautiful children, Aaliyah Dunkley, and Eliana Ellington; brothers, Darrian Williams and significant other, Kristi, Darren Whitelow, Kyrran Williams, Armond Moore, Devin Johnson, Ardi Moore Jr.; sis...

Lois Jean Green, age 89 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Lois was born on December 16, 1934, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Rolla Andrew and Irma Lucille (Williams) Wells. She married Willard Green on October 4, 1952, at a small private ceremony in Salem and together they enjoyed 51 years united in marriage. Survivors include her children, Ed Green and wife Julie of Kinmundy and Su Phelps and husband David of DeFuniak...