Gary D. Keister, 79, of Patoka passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1945, the son of Robert "Bob" and Velma (Heinzmann) Keister in Vandalia. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Meyer) on August 10, 1965, in Sandoval, and she preceded him in death on January 23, 2009. Survivors that will remember Gary's kind smile and appreciate the lessons he taught from a life lived to serve others include his daughters, Angie Braddock of Patoka, Beth Orrel...

Margaret E. Someiski, 89, of Salem, formerly of Centralia, passed away on January 23rd, 2025. She was born in Centralia on August 3rd, 1935, to Pearl "Buck" and Iva Mae Roddy. Margaret was a long-time employee of both the Morning Sentinel, as an account executive, and U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers, as a gate attendant. She was a past member of the BPW, chaired the Special Olympics, and a board member of the Marion County Home Extension. She was an optimist that held strong to her fai...

Ronald K. "Ronnie" Clark, age 83 of Salem, passed away on January 21, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Ronnie was born on August 17, 1941, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Homer and Virginia (Switzer) Clark. He married Darlene (Crain) Clark on November 16, 1968, and together they shared 56 years united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Clark of Salem; daughter, Erin Quick and husband Todd of Odin; son, Geoff Clark and wife Jennifer of Salem; b...

Robert Lee "Bob" Moore, age 87 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton, MO. Bob was born on October 11, 1937 in Salem the son of Darrell and Beryl (Crane) Moore. He married Dorothy Romelle Minton on March 1, 1957, in Odin, and she preceded him in death in 2008. He is survived by his sister, Paula Qualls and husband Larry of Salem; nieces, Kristin Miller and husband Douglas of Salem, Pamela Domkuski and husband Frank of Dalzell...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard "Mike" Smith, a beloved resident of Centralia, Illinois, who left us on Monday, January 20th, 2025, at the age of 72. Born in Centralia on Friday, August 8th, 1952, Mike lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family, and friends. A lifelong resident of Centralia, Mike was a devoted companion to Cathy Russell of Centralia. He is survived by his cherished children: Amy Smith, Melissa Russell and sig...

Dana Diann Mays, 61, of Centralia passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on December 13, 1963, the daughter of Delano and Nadine (Jones) Dagg in Centralia. Survivors include her beloved family, her children, Denisha Bailey of Centralia, Dustin (Nicole) Sanders of Nashville, Drew Sanders of Centralia, and Dessa Sanders (Willie Jelks) of Centralia; her precious grandchildren, Emmalee, James "JJ", Kynsleigh, Alexis (Robby), ...

Brenda Gale Stephenson, age 75 of Mt. Vernon, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Brenda was born on May 27, 1949, in Campbellsville, KY the daughter of Elbert and Virginia (Rexroat) Compton. She married Haney "Joe" Stephenson on August 5, 1970, in Hickory Hills and he survives in Mt. Vernon. In addition to her husband, Brenda is survived by her daughters, Penny Stephenson-Woolwine and husband Mark of Champaign and Kelly Stephenson Peterman a...

Ocie Reeves Jr., 75, of Centralia, IL passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, to Ocie Reeves, Sr. and Ann Harper Clark, who both preceded him in death. Survivors that will mourn the loss of Ocie include his beloved family and his children: Pierre Manley of East St. Louis, Varian Reeves of North Carolina, Michael Jett of California, Kai (Rebecca) Reeves of Centralia, and Dwight (Yolanda) Harris of Collinsville; his cherished grandchildren:...