Jon M. Wieldt, age 80, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on May 3, 2026, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Jon was born on October 5, 1945, in Flora, Illinois, to Arthur and Bonnie (Mitchell) Wieldt. He grew up in Flora and graduated from Flora High School. He later attended Murray State University, where he earned a degree in accounting. On January 1, 1977, Jon married Susan Guinn in Flora. Together, they built a life in Salem, raising two children and sharing 49 years of...

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Pamela S. Rash on Friday, May 1st, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on Tuesday, January 6th, 1959, the daughter of Billie D. Hawkins and Eileen (Carpenter) Hawkins. She married Charles Rash on December 19, 2003, and he survives in Walnut Hill Pamela dedicated her life to her family. Her passions included gardening, reading, and cooking, and she was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, never missing an opportunity to cheer on her favor...

Mary Jane Hollingsead, age 66, of Junction City, IL, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Foothills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maryville, TN. Born on October 1, 1959, in Centralia, Illinois, she is the daughter of Robert Thomas Farnsworth and Edna Earl (Elliott) Farnsworth. Mary Jane proudly served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1984, earning the rank of Sergeant. Her dedication and service to her nation left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Upon returning to civilian ...

David Lee Crunk, age 71, of Kell, Illinois, passed away at his home on May 2, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1954, in Odin, Illinois, to Robert Crunk and Melba June (Hodge) Nolte. David worked as a truck driver and was employed by Egyptian Concrete as well as the Marion County Highway Department. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and enjoyed carpentry and woodworking in his spare time. He is survived by his children, Trisha Crunk of Centralia, Brandi (Charles) Bruno of Vandalia, and M...

Dwight Sanders, 87, of Woodlawn, passed away at 2:06 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born February 1, 1939, in Boyd, Illinois, the son of Newell and Martha Marie (Mattox) Sanders. Dwight is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Rena (Coleman) Sanders of Woodlawn, Illinois; his four children, Roger Sanders and Mary Jo (Henson) Sanders of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, Lisa Sanders and Nate Bucklin of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Linda (San...

Luzveminda "Annie" Ivy, a cherished member of the Centralia community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the age of 63. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1963, in the Philippines to Rodrigo Santos Lising and Rosalina Reyes Lising. Annie was a gentle soul with a heart of gold, dedicating her life to God and her family. She was always there to lend a helping hand to those in need. Annie found joy in crafts and crocheting, showcasing her creativity and love throu...

Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora, Illinois Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (Boehner) Reddish. She grew up in the Flora area and was a proud graduate of Flora High School. On March 11, 1952, Wanda married the love of her life, Clinton "Junior" Harrison Nash Jr. Together, they built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. In 1956, they purchased a farm in X...

Robert "Bob" Marlow, 91, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Bob was born on October 4, 1934, in Omega Township, the son of Douglas and Eileen (Holzhausen) Marlow. He married Dolores (Schwartz) Marlow on December 17, 1955, and she preceded him in death on October 11, 1998. He later married Gussie Marlow, with whom he shared more than 20 years together. Bob was a hardworking and dedicated man throughout his life. He owned and operated Bob Marlow...