Herschel "Dean" Jones, age 97, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem. Dean was born on July 5, 1928, in Alma, Illinois, the son of Lewis H. Jones and Nell Agnes (Walker) Jones. He married Kathryn (Jones) Jones on April 24, 1948, in Kinmundy, Illinois, and she preceded him in death after 71 years of marriage. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Vandeveer of Salem; daughter-in-law, Cathy Jones of Pana; and several grandchildren...

Roger C. Moore, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:57 p.m. on March 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 4, 1947, in Mount Vernon to the late Verle Moore and Venita (Hayes) Flanagan. Roger married Karen (Lopez) Moore in 2010, and she survives. In addition to his beloved wife, Roger is survived by his children, Mark Moore and Morgan Moore; grandchildren, Austin Moore; great-grandchildren, Henli Moore and Trigg Moore; stepchildren, Greg Sullivan a...

Mark T. Gray, age 71, of Beaver Prairie, passed away on March 8, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital. Born on June 13, 1954, in Highland, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Celesta (Krone) Gray. He married Jean M. Peppenhorst on August 21, 1982, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Beckemeyer. Mark lived a life marked by hard work, love, and cherished moments with his family. He committed many years to his work as a diesel mechanic until his early retirement. Mark had a deep love for the outd...

Tina Marie Book, age 63, of Albers, departed this life on March 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Breese, Illinois, on November 8, 1962, she was the cherished daughter of Thomas (Tom) and Erlene (Fink) Strubhart. Tina united in marriage with Kenneth "Bender" Book at St. Bernard Catholic Church on April 18, 1986, and he survives in Albers. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas (Tom) and Erlene Strubhart, and Father and Mother-in-law, Benedict (Dick) ...

Jo Ann Hediger, 83, of Salem, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on December 6, 1942, in Odin, the daughter of Lenard and Mildred (Gillmore) Heinrich. She married the love of her life, Eugene Hediger, on August 3, 1963, and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2016. Survivors that will remember Jo's immense love for her family include, her sons, Rickey Hediger, and Douglas Hediger; grandchildren, Justen, Racheal and Gavin Hediger; great...

Elizabeth Ann Hite, 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, widow of Carl Eugene Hite, passed away March 11, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was formerly of Salem, Illinois. Elizabeth was born August 11, 1933, in Xenia, Illinois, to Clyde Campbell Harmon and Iva Elizabeth (Fatheree) Harmon. Elizabeth married Carl Eugene Hite on June 10, 1951. They were married for 51 years. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria E. Meador and son-in-law Eldon of Newbern, TN; ...

Philip Quandt, 74, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri, surrounded by his family. Phil was born September 26, 1951, in Salem, the son of Clarence Quandt and Helen (Kleiss) Quandt. On March 6, 1974, in Salem, Phil married the love of his life, Glenda "Gay" Geiler, and she preceded him in death on November 23, 2018. Phil graduated from Kinmundy-Alma High School in 1969 and remained close with many...

Carrie Jo Panega passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at 8:33 p.m. surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling breast cancer. Throughout her journey, Carrie faced each day with strength, grace, and a determination to continue loving and supporting the people around her. Carrie was the devoted wife of Charles Panega, whose greatest joy was loving her and making sure she always felt cared for and happy. She was the beloved daughter of Linda Carter (David Carter) and the lat...