Obituaries 2025 02/01 - Brenda Gale Stephenson 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... 2025 01/31 - Ocie Reeves Jr. 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:... 2025 02/25 - Jerome Koerkenn Jerome B. Koerkenmeier, age 93, of Damiansville, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2025, after a brief stay at Breese Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 25, 1931, in St. Rose, the son of John and Mary (Deiters) Koerkenmeier. Jerome married Mary Rita Kalmer on November 16, 1954, in Damiansville, and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2002. Jerome's life was enriched by his family. He is survived by his children: Ralph Koerkenmeier and wife JoAnn of... 2025 02/05 - Marilyn Sue Williams Marilyn Sue Williams, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:26 pm on January 20, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. She was born April 9, 194,6 in Sesser, Illinois to the late John Irvin and Thelma Mae (White) Winemiller. Marilyn is survived by her sister, Catherine "Kay" Mathus and husband, Dale of Mount Vernon; sister-in-law, Mary Winemiller Payne of Maryville, Tennessee; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to... 2025 01/31 - Elvira May Canzanella Elvira May Canzanella, 94, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, went home to her Heavenly Father at 8:05 am on January 21, 2025, at Axiom Health Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born February 23, 1930, in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Lawrence and Norma (Molyneaux) Canzanella. Her mother died in January 1936 after which time she and her two sisters went to St. Dominic's Orphanage. After graduating eighth grade, Elvira moved to Queen's Long Island, New York, where she went to high school. In... 2025 02/09 - Janet Lynne (Anderson) Grasher It is with great sadness the family of Janet Lynne (Anderson) Grasher announces her passing on January 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Janet was born in Salem, Illinois, raised in Centralia, Illinois, and lived her adult life in Decatur, Illinois, and later in Largo, Florida. Janet was sassy, smart, funny, and truly a unique lady who made friends easily. She was the life of the party and loved to dance! She enjoyed fashion, music (especially the 60s Motown), all things pink, flowers, the beach, ... 2025 01/30 - Gary D. 'Moose' Smith Gary D. "Moose" Smith, born the youngest of Ernest Smith and Grace (Timmons) Smith on September 17, 1952, in Centralia, Illinois passed away on January 24, 2025, surrounded by family. He married Mary Ruth Dillinger on February 4, 1975. They had one son, Steve. Gary worked for his brothers until he started his own concrete and basement company. He loved living out in the country where you would often see him riding his lawn mower or out on his tractor. He had a great sarcastic humor,... 2025 01/30 - Laura Renee Spitler Laura Renée Spitler, age 38 of Odin, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at her home in Odin. Laura "Baby Girl" was born on July 31, 1986, the daughter of Teresa (Wade) Spitler and Doug Spitler. Survivors include her parents, Teresa Wade Spitler of Breese and Doug Spitler of Odin; children, Cayden Featherston, Carter Branon, and Hazelyn Eales; brother, Kevin Moore, and a sister, Karissa Moore, aunts and uncles, Scott Spitler, Lewis Spitler and wife Leanna, Ginny &quo... Next Page