Ruth Ann Holding, 79, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 9:01 a.m. on October 23, 2026, at Nature Trail Health Care in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born October 14, 1947, in Salem, IL, to LeRoy Reu and Anita (Reinhardt) Reu. Ruth married Kenneth B. Holding on April 10, 1999, in Mt. Vernon, IL, and he preceded her in death on July 08, 2010. Ruth Ann is survived by her Daughters, Jennifer Rice of Mt. Vernon, IL, Janel and Husband Dale Mathus of Mt. Vernon, IL; Grandchildren, Alex Rice of Mt. Vern...

Linda Eileen (Outhouse) Maas, 85, of Centralia, IL, passed away on October 21st, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1941, in Centralia, IL, Linda was the daughter of Talmadge and Mildred (Ainscough) Outhouse. She grew up alongside her sisters on a farm in Patoka, IL, where life was filled with hard work but also priceless memories that shaped her love for family. On September 29, 1960, Linda married the love of her life, Jimmy Maas, a marriage that began in a fully furnished ...

Louis G. Garrett Jr., 83, of Centralia, passed away peacefully Friday, October 16, 2026, with his beloved wife by his side, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, IL. Born February 21, 1943, in Centralia, he was the son of Lewis Sr. and Lucille E. (Curtis) Garrett. On April 19, 1966, he married the love of his life, Jocelyn Patricia (Waithe) Garrett, in Chicago, IL. She survives him in Centralia, IL. Along with his beloved wife of sixty blessed years, he leaves three children,...

Sharon Sue Engelke, age 83 of Shattuc, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Mrs. Engelke was born in Highland, Illinois on April 15, 1943, a daughter of Martin A. and Mae L. (Ronat) Laws. She married Richard A. Engelke in Salem, Illinois on June 8, 1963, and he preceded her in death on March 4, 2013. Sue is survived by her children, Kimberly Suhany (Tony), Richard Engelke, Jr. and Erica Johnson (Avey); a daughter-in-law, Jeana Engelke; 8 grandchildren, Richard Engelke (Aman...

Dr. Robert Wesley Dunn, 81, of Troy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He was born on July 27, 1945, in Alton, Illinois, a son of the late Wesley Garlin Dunn and Retha Ann (Coffey) Dunn. On June 24, 1967, Robert married the love of his life, Maxine Alberta (Knight) Dunn, in Harrisburg, Illinois. Together, they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage, building a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories. Robert was a devoted husband, lovin...

Sheila Ann (Provines) Booth, age 66, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Sheila was born on June 14, 1960, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Chester Lyle Provines and Agatha Merle (Cochran) Provines. On May 21, 1983, Sheila married the love of her life, Joseph Booth. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage, building a life centered around family, love, and lasting memories. Sheila was a dedicated, hardworking woman who spent 41 years at Crescent Bearing &a...

Linda K. Alderson, 81, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at her home on Monday, October 19, 2026. Linda was born on September 2, 1945, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Cleta (Pierce) Jones. On October 26, 1962, she married Robert "Dale" Alderson in Salem, Illinois. They shared 57 years of marriage before his passing May of 2020. Throughout her working years, Linda was employed at Brown Shoe Factory and N.A.L. before retiring. Linda is survived by her granddaughter, D...

Joe A. Keller passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on Wednesday, May 31, 1961, Joe is the son of Buster William Keller and Sharon Kay (Buchholz) Keller. On August 13, 2013, he married Evelyn Keller and she survives in Centralia. Joe dedicated his life to working as a skilled carpenter, building not only structures but relationships that stood the test of time. He was a proud member of the Mad Dogs, where he found kinship and joy in riding his motorcycle. A devoted...