Amy Jo (Fleener) Jenkins, 42, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on September 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy and a generation of love, laughter, and compassion. Born on April 24, 1983, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Robert L. "Boo" Fleener and Jo Ann (Hoffman) Fleener, Amy always had a heart full of kindness. She dedicated over 20 years to nursing, where her nurturing spirit touched thousands of patients and saved countless lives. Her contagious laugh lit up rooms and would put...

Nancie M.(nee Lehnus) Herod, 85, of Chester, VA, formerly of Lackawanna, NY, passed away on August 18, 2025. She was born July 21, 1940, in Illinois, the daughter of Melvin and Vida Walker. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Herod; loving mother of Thomas J. (Ellen) Herod, Jr., and Cathy Herod; cherished grandmother of Mathias Herod, Anna (Chandler) Barfield, and also her grand fur babies: Furball, Herbie, Willow, and Kaiser. daughter of the late Vida (nee Handley) and Melvin Walker; dear sister...

Ruth Ann "Smokey" Schmitt, age 88 of Keyesport, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Evercare of Breese. Mrs. Schmitt was born in Carlyle, Illinois, on August 8, 1937, a daughter of the late John H. and Cecelia (Etter) Sautman. She married Carroll Dean "Smitty" Schmitt on July 26, 1958, and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2014. Ruth is survived by her 2 sons, Michael Schmitt and wife Jeannie, and Mark Schmitt and wife Kristen; 4 grandchildren, Madison S...

Julia Ann Donoho of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Julia was born on June 22, 1957, in Chicago, the daughter of the Rev. Sidney Preston Coady and Loretta V. (Vanderpool) Coady. She was a devoted student of God's Word and an ordained minister, she loved the Lord and in her younger years, joyfully shared her gift of music as a singer. She deeply cherished her family including her son, Matthew Weems, his wife Amanda, and her ...

Robert "Bob" E. Burkett, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by his family. Born on March 23, 1940, in Salem, Illinois, son of Lowell and Lydia (Booth) Burkett. On June 16, 1959 in Salem, Illinois, Bob married the love of his life, Velma Baker, and she survives. Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Velma Burkett of Centralia, and h...

Carolyn F. Lowery, 83, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away at 11:24 am September 3, 2025, at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born December 20, 1941, in Dix, Illinois, to the late Elliott "Bus" Eiler and Mildred (Ward). Carolyn married Dale Lowery on July 16, 1960, and he survives. In addition to her husband, Carolyn is survived by her sons, Kevin Lowery and wife, Lisa of Bluford, Illinois, Larry Lowery and wife, Julie of Bradenton, Flori...

Dennis P. Knutt, age 68, of Panama, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was born on August 29, 1956, to the late Richard "Don" and Dortha R. (Daniels) Knutt. On September 26, 2020, Dennis married the love of his life, Dawn LeMay, and she survives in Panama. Dennis was proud to be a hardworking member of the East St. Louis Union Local 100, where he was known as a dedicated laborer. Outside of work, he had a gift for building and woodworking, often keeping ...

Judith L. Davenport, age 71 of Highland, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Joseph Hospice care in Highland, IL on Friday, August 15, 2025. Judy was born in Breese, IL, on September 3, 1953, the daughter of the late Walter G. and Leotus M. (Hemann) Stevenson. She is survived by her son, Cory (Heather) Davenport, and grandsons Easton and Hunter Davenport of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by her brother Bill (Marilyn) Stevenson of Flint, MI; a niece, Dr. Laura (Jus...