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Obituaries

Rosalie Henson, age 87, of Iuka, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Liberty Village of Centralia, Illinois. Rosalie was born on November 20, 1938, in Clay City, Illinois, the daughter of Steve and Maggie (Shelton) Jennings. She married Gene Henson on December 27, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1989. Rosalie worked as a cook at the Marion County Jail until her retirement. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, boating, and fishing, as well as tending to her plants and car...
Myra Lynn Johnson, lovingly known as "Lynn," passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 14, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to Delores "Minnie" Holzer. In 1968 she married the love of her life, Dannie Johnson, and he preceded her in death after 46 years on March 6, 2015. Lynn dedicated 30 years of her professional life to Littelfuse, where she was known for her dedication and hard work. She continued to contribute to the community b...
Brenda L. Mulvaney, age 71, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Brenda was born on September 28, 1955, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Grace (Brewer) Brown. She married Mark Mulvaney on July 19, 1974, in Salem, and together they shared 52 years of marriage. Brenda retired from her work as a cook at South Central High School, where preparing meals for others was part of her daily life. Her enjoyment of cooking ...
Kelsie Blue and Alex Auld Two Lives, One Love, Forever Together Kelsie Blue and Alex Auld, of Murphysboro, Illinois, passed away together, leaving behind two loving families, countless cherished memories, and a love story that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew them. Kelsie was born on February 12, 1991, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Richard Charles Blue, Jr. and Angela Schaeffer Knapp. Alex was born on July 17, 1991, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Alan Auld and...
Rev. Ronald Linder, age 83, of Iuka, Illinois, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant," on Thursday, November 5, 2026. After a long and courageous battle with declining health, Ron is now free from pain, casting his line into the rivers of Heaven and rejoicing in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Ron was born on March 26, 1943, in Iuka, Illinois, the son of Rev. John and Norma (Silvey) Linder. From an early age, Ron felt a cal...
Charles Franklin Bone, 87, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1939, in Centralia, the son of John and Marie (Myers) Bone. He married Helen Elder, and they later divorced. He married Sue Ellen Lance on November 2, 1984, in Centralia, and she survives him in Centralia. Charles is survived by his children, Tony Bone and wife Dawn of Centralia, Tina Mullenix and husband Chad of Centralia, Kristi Rowcliff and husband Cli...
Linda Lou May, age 72 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Mrs. May was born in Alton, Illinois on May 29, 1954, a daughter of Margaret J. (Adams) and Maurice H. Harris, Sr. She married John E. May on June 12, 1976, and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2016. Linda is survived by her children - Linda Lacey, Betty Jason, Pamela Linder and husband Rich, Andrew Dennison, Johnny May, Mechelle Edmiston and husband Tim, Wayne May, Becky May...
Kathryn Peters, age 84, of Carlyle, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Kathryn was born in Breese, Illinois, on November 10, 1941, a daughter of Frank and Christine (nee Vogel) Peters. She attended Marydale School for seven years before graduating from St. Mary's Grade School. Later in life, Kathryn earned her GED certificate from Kaskaskia College. Kathryn worked for many years as a mother's helper, assisting families as they welcomed newborn babies into their homes. She la...