Ronald Dean Edward Pressgrove, 82, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:09 A.M. on August 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born on February 18, 1943, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Ed and Juanita Pressgrove. Ron married Lynn Young on April 7, 1973, and she preceded him in death on October 13, 2024. Ron is survived by his children, John Pressgrove and wife Kayla, Scott Ross and wife Linda, Ryan Pressgrove and wife Jodi and Rodney Pressgrove; grandchildren, Kellan Bush, Darcey Ros...

Leona L. Lallman, age 95 of Beckemeyer, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Mrs. Lallman was born in Beaver Prairie, Illinois, on December 1, 1929, a daughter of the late George and Catherine (Schoo) Lappe. She married Lavern E. Lallman at St. John's Church in Breese on April 26, 1947, and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2011. Leona was a hardworking woman who spent many years employed at Moran Shoe Factory and devoted much of her life to her...

Carolyn Sue Engel, age 89, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the High Point Memory Care in Centralia with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Brownstown, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Fern Elsie (Kingery) Washburn. Carolyn was united in marriage to Charles E. Engel on March 21, 1954, in Brownstown, Illinois, and they shared 53 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on September 27, 2007. For many years, ...

Darin Wade Chitwood, age 58 of Bonne Terre, Missouri, formerly of Salem, passed away at his home. Darin was born on October 6, 1966, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Paul Chitwood. Survivors include his father, Paul Chitwood, and wife Eileen of Salem; brother, Chris Chitwood of Centralia; step siblings, Steven Geurin, Jeff Geurin and wife Tammy, and Tony Geurin and wife Robin; nieces, Chelsey and Sydney Geurin; along with several cousins, two aunts, and several extended family members. He was p...

Phyllis Bryant, a devoted homemaker, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Centralia, Illinois, Phyllis was born on July 12, 1933, to Henry Owens and LaVerne (Flagg) Myers. She married Malcom Gene Bryant and shared 49 years with him until he passed away on January 19, 1998 Phyllis graced the world with her presence for over nine decades, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. Phyllis dedicated h...

Loren 'Wayne' Pepple, 96, passed away on April 30th, 2025, at Gordon Manor, Redwood City, CA. Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence and Robert, an infant sister, half-brother Clarence, and his parents, Ivan and Elsie (Overbey) Pepple. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Margaret (Harville), and their children, Merriam Hanley (Robert) of Tehachapi, CA, Monica Pepple of Bloomington, IL, and Loren Pepple II of Odin, IL. Wayne was born on August 5, 1928, on a farm near Belle R...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Steven "Jay" Tabor, who left this world peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 71. A long-time resident of Centralia, Illinois, Jay was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Born on Saturday, September 12, 1953, in Tacoma, Washington. Jay was the cherished son of James "Jim" and Mary "Rosie" (Weems) Tabor, who prece...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve Zibby on July 7, 2023, in Clermont, Florida. Steve was born on May 21, 1946, in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Dr. Michael H. and Bobbie Zibby. Steve is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, children: Stephen Zibby, Lisa Onorato, Matt Zibby, and Amie Zibby; his grandchildren: Meghan Zibby, Zachariah Zibby, Mikaela Zibby, and David Zibby; his sister, Susan Aikman, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Steve was precede...