Carole S. Ritter, age 86, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, Illinois. She was born on August 28, 1939, in Salem, the daughter of Arthur and Iola M. (Bryant) LaRue. Carole married Morris Ritter, on July 8, 1961, and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1999. Survivors include her brother, Terry LaRue of Salem; her son, Mike Ritter and wife Julie of Danville; sister-in-law, Sharon LaRue and family; her cousins, Denny Bryan...

Lois "Lou" Jean Donoho, a beloved resident of Centralia, IL, passed away on June 18th, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on Tuesday, December 26th, 1944, she is the daughter of Eugene Tendick and Mildred Dorothy (Hahn) Tendick. In 1977, she married Jan Donoho and they were married for 22 years. Lou spent her early life in Mt. Pulaski, IL, where she developed her passion for community and connection. She enjoyed a fulfilling career as a switchboard operator for the Bell Telephone Company,...

Elva Jane Carter, 88, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:04 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. She was born June 8, 1938, in Marion, Kentucky, the son of Richard Hadley and Lettie (Roberts) Long. On November 1, 1965, in Shawneetown, Illinois, she married Bobby Gene Carter, and he preceded her in death on April 13, 2005. Jane was a graduate of Waltonville High School, and was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Mt. Vernon. She worked ...

Henrietta Bullock, 82, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 5:10 am June 26, 2026, at her home in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born on September 7, 1943, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to Henry and Mattie (Schlag) Richardson. Henrietta married Danny Dunavan on September 4, 1964, and preceded her in death on April 25, 2023. She later married Marvin Bullock on May 2, 2025, and he survives. Henrietta is survived by her husband, Marvin Bullock of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; daughters, Tammy Beasley of Lo...

Sandra Kay Wehking, age 72 of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at Barnes - Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy had fought a long and courageous battle with numerous cancers. Throughout her journey she displayed incredible determination and grace, inspiring everyone who knew her. She was born September 26, 1953, in Breese, Illinois, a daughter of Charles "Butch" and Lucy Mae (Lanham) Hammel. She was a graduate o...

Patricia Dian ( Hill) Bartley, of Iuka, Illinois, passed away at the age of 72 on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Born on May 28, 1954, Patricia is the daughter of Thomas Owen Hill and Alberta Viola (Lampkin) Hill. She married Marvin "Mike" Bartley Jr and he preceded her in death. Patricia is survived by her beloved sister, Carolyn Hill of Iuka; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Owen Hill; h...

Jonathan Michael Hatch passed away on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at the age of 40. He was born on January 19, 1986, to Steven and Lynda (Ratliff) Hatch. He is survived by his grandmother, Glenda Johnson of Mt. Vernon, and leaves behind his devoted mother, Lynda Hatch Elenor, and her husband, Simon of Hopkinsville, KY, and his father, Steve Hatch of Alma, and his special friend, Rosie Miller of Central City. Jonathan will be dearly missed by his brothers, Jeremiah Hatch of Hopkinsville, KY, Jos...

Alice Matilda Kreher, 98, of Greenville, IL and formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 am June 24, 2026 at Greenville Nursing Rehabilitation in Greenville, Illinois. She was born March 25, 1928 in Belle Prairie, IL to Rudolph R. and Emma (Keifer) Rubenacker. Alice married John E. Kreher on September 5, 1949 and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2003. Alice is survived by her daughter, Sharon O'Boyle and husband Michael of Greenville, Illinois; grandsons, John P O'Boyle and Jam...