Michael Dale Mansker, 79, of Salem passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1946, in Thebes, IL, the son of Gordon and Anna (Adams) Mansker. Survivors include his brothers, Ronald Mansker of Salem, and Dennis Mansker of Salem; niece, Shelly Johnson of Salem; and many more nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Anna Mansker; and his siblings, Rose Mary Logue, Anna Powless, Gordon "Skeeter" ...

Garry Dean Krutsinger, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Peter, Illinois, on Monday, March 30th, 2026. He was surrounded by his children, who cared for him after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Garry was born in Salem, Illinois, on May 5, 1946. He was the son of Harlas and Eileen (Martin) Krutsinger. Garry married Pam Cutler in December 1978 in Findlay, Illinois. They had two children, a son, Neil, and a daughter, Kathryn (Katie), and they later divorced. Garry was precede...

Allen Dale Roper, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 76 in Centralia, Illinois. Born on Monday, December 26, 1949, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Carroll Roper and Maxine (Howard) Roper. In 1978, Allen Dale married the love of his life, Loretta Doszak, and on March 9, 2004, she preceded him in death at the age of 60. Allen was a beacon of strength and kindness, known for his unwavering dedication to his family, commun...

Donald Keith Quandt, age 82, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Pastor Mike Feldman will be officiating. Burial will take place in the Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials ma...

Janice (Marks) Fuller, age 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on March 29, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Salem. She was born on January 1, 1938, to Paul and Hazel Marks and grew up in Marion, IL. She married C. Ray Fuller on October 19, 1957. They served the Lord in ministry to churches in Illinois and Texas until their retirement. They retired to Bibleville in South Texas, where they continued to use their gifts to serve the Lord and others. They enjoyed 58 years of marriage before Ra...

Doris I. Lewis, age 89, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on June 27, 1936, in Salem, Illinois, Doris was the daughter of T.J. "Boots" Wilkins and Nelda (Shaffer) Wilkins. On March 6, 1959, she married the love of her life, Robert L. "Bobby" Lewis, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Together they shared 61 cherished years before his passing in 2020. Doris dedicated 48 years of service at F...

Louis Dean Manns was born on February 23, 1929, at home in Centralia, Illinois. Dean went home to be with his family in heaven on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was 97 years old and went by his middle name because he said, "I am not a King!" Dean was the third child born to Georgia and Ernest Manns. He was one of five boys and five girls, of whom there are now only three. Dean will be remembered most for his love of baseball and golf. He was 7 years old when he sent away for a L...

Shirley J. Garden, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on May 21st, 1935, in Winfield, Kansas, to Sterling and Katherine (Frank) Hulen. She married the love of her life, Richard Garden, on June 27th, 1953, in Salem, and would spend 64 wonderful years together till his passing in 2017. She is survived by her children: Katrina (Jim) Hughes of Sullivan and Andy Garden of Salem; grandchildren: Casey (Tom) Lowry of Urbana, Haley (Davi...