Freda E. Goostree, 82, of Iuka, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 5, 1944, in Salem, Illinois, Freda was the daughter of George and Eva (McDonald) Jourdan. On June 22, 1961, she married the love of her life, Tommy R. Goostree, in Salem, Illinois. Together they shared a devoted marriage and built a loving family that remained the center of her life. Freda retired after 34 years of dedicated service at the Salem Wal...

Karen Sue McIntosh, age 68, of Centralia, Illinois, formerly of Iuka, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Karen was born on October 6, 1957, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Estel and Edith (Featherly) Hickey. She married Gary McIntosh on November 1, 1975, in Salem, and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2015. Karen worked for many years in home health care with Addus Homecare before her retirement. She enjoyed spending her time workin...

Helen Louise Denton, age 77, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at New Horizons Church in St. Elmo, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Kent "PeeWee" Denton will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Horizons Church or the donor's choice. O...

Ronnie Gene Scarbrough of Odin, passed away on May 24, 2026, at the age of 65. He was born on November 4, 1960. Ronnie was a man who found peace and happiness in the simple things in life, especially spending his days on the fish bank doing what he loved most. Whether he was casting a line or enjoying the quiet outdoors, those moments brought him great joy. He is survived by his children, Tiffany, Alicia, Levi, and Jerrad; and by his beloved grandchildren, Madison, Mason, Gracin, Ryker, Nic...

Linda Marietta Nelson, age 70, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora in Flora, Illinois. She was born on May 5, 1956, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Emilio and Viola (Scism) Goussen. Linda was known for her joyful spirit and love for people. She especially enjoyed singing karaoke and participating in Bible studies at Heritage Woods Assisted Living. A faithful woman of God, Linda was a member of The Salem Apostolic Church, where she...

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...

James G. Schlarman, 74, passed away in his home with his family on May 20, 2026. Jim was born to Mary (Westerman) and Joseph B. Schlarman on August 20, 1952, in Breese, Illinois. He married Lisa Warnecke on September 20, 1975, and she survives in Carlyle. He is also survived by his children, Ben (Kimberly) Schlarman of Chicago and Kelsey (Kevin Oishi) Schlarman of Boulder, CO; his brothers, Paul (Judy) Schlarman of MN and Joe Schlarman of Belleville; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives,...

Kenneth Jensen, 78, of Centralia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Norman and Isabel (Menendez) Jensen. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Hatch, on August 8, 1987, in Macomb, IL. Along with his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlotte Jensen, Ken is survived by his sons, Scott Jensen of Flagstaff, AZ, Robert Jensen (Kimberly) of Flagstaff, AZ, Christopher Frankhauser (Julia) of Bushnell, IL, and David Frankhauser (Miche...