Timothy Wayne "Tim" Van Matre, 71, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at his home. He was born December 2, 1952, in Mount Carmel, Illinois to Fred and Frances (Lang) Van Matre. Tim married Diane "Nancy" (Johnson) Van Matre on July 20, 1973. They were blessed with over 51 years of marriage. In addition to his beloved wife, Tim is survived by his children, Kristi (James) Loss, Jason (Rindy) Van Matre, and Shad Van Matre; and grandchildren, Seth ...

Norma J. Thomas, 69, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 6:25 pm on November 7, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born March 6, 1955, in Mount Vernon to the late Everett and Mary (Carlton) Ellis. Norma married Jimmy Thomas on July 1, 1972. They were blessed with 52 years of marriage. In addition to her beloved husband, Norma is survived by children, Trina Louise Thomas of Mount Vernon and Jimmy Lee Thomas of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Jessica Clemens...

Carroll Dean Crain, 86, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at 7:19 pm, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at the SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Carroll was born on March 19, 1938, at the Schneider Farm in rural Kinmundy the son of Ollie Owen and Naomi (Schneider) Crain. He married Mary Arletha Butts on May 30, 1957, Kinmundy and they shared 56 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on December 31, 2013. Carroll spent his working career as a union laborer, having help...

Betty Riechman, 86, of Centralia passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on November 25, 1937, the daughter of Hallie and Estella (Peters) Ford in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Richard Riechman on July 3, 1960, at the Christian Church in Centralia, and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2007. Survivors that will hold dear memories of Betty include her beloved family, so...

Jerry Wayne Donoho, age 68 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Jerry was born on January 21, 1956, in Salem, the son of Jerry D. and Mary Helen (Fields) Donoho. He married Della Krutsinger on June 11, 1977, at the First Church of God in Salem, and together they shared 47 years of marriage. Survivors include his father, Jerry D. Donoho of Salem; wife, Della Donoho of Salem; two sons, Jeremy Donoho and Justin Donoho both of ...

William P. Crain, 85, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024. He was born on August 7, 1939, the son of Robert and Beata (Sebald) Crain in St. Louis, MO. He married Leila Anne Gross on August 4, 1962, in Port Washington, New York and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his beloved wife of 62 years, Bill is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Martin of Collinsville, Illinois, and Allison Austin of Centralia; son, Matthew Crain of Springfield, Illinois; five adored ...

Marie E. Lippert, age 69, of Hoffman, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton, Missouri. Born on November 14, 1954, in Centralia, IL, she was the cherished daughter of Vernon and Betty (Spenner) Lippert. A beloved figure in her family and community, Marie's warmth and kindness touched the lives of many. Marie is reunited in spirit with her dear parents, her sister, Karen Bushinger, and her brother-in-law, Daniel Bushinger. She leaves behind a loving f...

Philip Altadonna, 85, of Centralia passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1939, the son of Anton and Clara (Mordini) Altadonna in Centralia. He married the love of his life, his sweetheart, Brenda Spicer on July 9, 1966, in Sandoval and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his devoted wife of 58 years, Brenda Altadonna, Phil is survived by his sons, Dr. Darren Altadonna and wife Susan of Highland, and Chad Altadonna and wife Nicole of Charleston; 7 precious grandch...