Mary Sue Webb, 90, of Salem, passed away on November 29th, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born to Walter and Mamie (McDade) Watts on March 19th, 1935, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She would marry Oral Webb on November 15th, 1952, and would spend just shy of 57 years together before his passing in 2009. She was a member of the Salem First Baptist Church. She loved to go camping in her younger years. She enjoyed playing bingo and napping, in her later years. One of her biggest enjoyment...

Tommy Jeter, 74, of Salem, passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis on November 28th, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Salem to Frank and Bertha (Scissom) Jeter on September 10th, 1951. He would marry Penny Munsey on March 3rd, 1973, and they would spend 52 amazing years together till her passing. Tommy was a member of the Alma Christian Church. He loved to go hunting, fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He loved being retired after 43 years of working for the rail...

Janice F. Featherstone, 88, of Salem, passed away at her home on November 28th, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on November 22nd, 1937, to Harry and Lillian (Barding) Edmison in Woodlawn, Illinois. She would marry the love of her life, Dale Featherstone, on August 16th, 1957, and they would spend 60 amazing years together. She is survived by two daughters: Lori Ryan and husband Mike of Salem and Lisa Marcum and husband Scott of Salem; five grandsons: Jason Ryan of Salem, Tyson...

Howard L. Maschhoff, 95, of Hoyleton, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1930, in rural Hoyleton, the son of Albert and Ella (Schaeffer) Maschhoff. He married June Vore on July 15, 1961, in Wamac, and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2015. Survivors that will remember Howard as a loving family man include his children, Donna Steinkamp of Carlyle, Brenda Jean Bierman of Salem, and Brian (Marla) Maschhoff of Casey; grandchildren, Jason (Stacie) Steinkamp...

David Marshoff, age 83, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025. David was born on May 4, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois to the late Gilbert Marshoff. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Wheaton Plastics after 35 years. He loved motorcycle racing, camping, and spending time with his grandkids. His greatest pride was his family, friends, and his Lutheran faith. Survivors include his wife, Patty (Pryor) Marshoff of Centralia, Illinois. T...

Ronald Skiff, Jr., age 50 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. Ron was born in Alton, Illinois, on March 3, 1975, a son of Ronald Sr. and Tina (Courto) Skiff. He attended Roxana High School and later built a career in sales with Riverside Restorations. He had a passion for flying drones and capturing the world from above. Ron found pleasure in simple joys, like a quiet sunset by the lake or the roar of the waves on the beach. Ron is survived by his father, Ron...

John Edward Carroll, age 68 of Salem, formerly of Nokomis, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his son's home, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 3, 1956, in Pana, Illinois, the son of Alva and Betty (Newcome) Carroll. He married Janet (Walters) Carroll, and they later divorced. He later married Bonnie (Thompson) Carroll, and she survives in Salem. Survivors include his mother, Betty Carroll of Nokomis; wife, Bonnie of Salem; children, April Carroll of Salem, Jessi...

Mary Therese Huff Burge Mann, age 94, of Centralia, passed away at SLU Hospital on November 23, 2025, 17 days after a fall at home. Mary was born on February 9, 1931, to Helen and Al Huff. The sixth of ten children, she grew up on the family farm just across the Southern Railroad tracks in Centralia, surrounded by peach and apple trees. She spent all 94 years of her life in Centralia and loved sharing memories of the town's history - especially childhood stories of the public swimming pool an...