Nora Kay Bunn, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 7 with her loving family surrounding her. Nora was born on September 26, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri to Brent and Jani Torrence Bunn. She is survived by her beloved parents Brent and Jani Torrence Bunn; brother Jack Bunn; sister Reese Bunn; grandparents Rosemary Bunn and Duke Brown, Kenny Bunn and Betty Cerutti; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins that adored her and a friend to so many. Nora was a beautiful & perfectly made ...

Donald "Don" Seeley, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, son, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Michigan on November 11, 1959, the son of Donald Seeley, Sr. and Ursala Seeley. He married Bonnie Crawford and they later divorced. On January 24, 2004, Don married his soul mate, Donna Stover and she preceded him in death on May 15, 2023. Don worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Home Nursery in Breese, Illinois, where his expert...

Teoné Mercedes Jones 33, of Chicago, IL formerly of Centralia, IL transitioned this life into the arms of our Savior on February 20, 2025. She was born to the proud parents of Darwin C. Jones Sr. and Amy Mashburn in Centralia, IL. Teoné's life was a beautiful canvas painted with love, strength, and courage, which she fearlessly displayed until the very end. Though her time here was cut short, the memories of her beautiful smile and sweet humble spirit will live on in the hearts...

Charles Edward "Buster" Smith, 69, of Kinmundy, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Salem, Illinois, on August 30, 1955, to William Edward Smith and Dorothy Sullens. Buster lived a life marked by hard work, quiet generosity, and a deep devotion to those he held dear Buster is survived by his son, Charles Lukas Smith of Alma; his stepdaughter, Leah (Justin) Diss of Kinmundy; and his beloved granddaughter, Maisyn Diss. He is al...

John Albert Hund, 91, of New Baden, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Clinton Manor Nursing Home in New Baden. He was born on January 15, 1934, in O'Fallon, Illinois, to Edwin and Frances (Moll) Hund. John married the love of his life, Mary B. Hefner, on May 30, 1962, at Holy Childhood Church in Mascoutah. Mary preceded him in death on September 17, 2015. John is remembered fondly by his children: Steve (Jacquie) Hund of Irvington, Alan (Veronica) Hund, Tater (Norma) Hund, an...

Diana Lynn Howell, 73, of Kell, passed away Monday morning March 10th, 2025. Diana was born June 8th, 1951, in Centralia, the daughter of Ezra Aussieker and Gladys (Chambers) Aussieker. She married Paul Howell October 10th, 1970, in Centralia and he preceded her in death May 24th, 2013. Mrs. Howell was an active member of the 1st Christian Church of Odin where she enjoyed taking part in the activities of her women's group. She worked for many years at Centralia Manor as a dietary technician...

Brenda K. Moore, 76, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 5:58 am March 12, 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born November 12, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Earl and Iris (Barva) Hayes. Brenda married Dale Moore on October 12, 1985 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. In addition to her beloved husband of thirty-nine years, Brenda is survived by her daughters, Stacy Hayes and husband, Todd and Lisa White and husband, Jason, all of Mount Ve...

Elbert Edwin Brink, 87, of Shattuc, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 10th surrounded by his family. Elbert was born on October 14, 1937, in Ferrin, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Louise (Michael) Brink. He married Lois Kroeger at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoyleton, IL on August 22, 1964. They celebrated 60 years of marriage last August. Elbert grew up near Ferrin, IL. He graduated from Carlyle High School in 1955. After graduation, he served in the United States Army Re...