Brenda F. Wutzler, age 80 of Odin, passed away on September 4, 2025, at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester. Brenda was born on July 5, 1945, in Centralia, the daughter of Clarence and Lillian (Gibbs) Warden. She married William R. Wutzler on April 30, 1962, in Odin and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2007. She is survived by her two daughters, Tami Altadonna and husband Gerald of Springfield and Pam Fogerson and husband Mike of Chester; grandchildren, Jarod Altado...

Joyce Seger, 92, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home. Joyce was born on October 3, 1932, in Ellery, Illinois, to Virgil and Ruth (Baker) Odom. She married Leo F. Seger on March 4, 1950, and he preceded her in death on April 25, 2018. In addition to her husband of 68 years, she is survived by three sons, Douglas Seger of Centralia, Jon Seger and wife Judy of Centralia and Joseph Seger and wife Jacqueline of Highland; one daughter, Mary Connaway and husband Chris...

Richard Lee Featherling, 84, of Walnut Hill, passed away at 9:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 30, 1941, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Olcy and Mary (Keith) Featherling. He married Rosemary Melton, and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on November 4, 2005. Richard was a tire builder at Continental Tire and was a member of Boyd Christian Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family and r...

June Delores Gregory, 79, of Centralia passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1946, in Buchanan County, VA, one of thirteen children, the daughter of Vince and Huldie "Annie" (Matney) Blankenship. She married the love of her life, Herbert D. Gregory on March 27, 1969, in Kailua, HI and he preceded her in death on April 23, 2007. Survivors that will remember June's warm heart and quick wit include her sons, Darrell Gregory of Centrali...

It is with great sadness that the family of John Reynolds of St. Louis, MO, announces his passing on September 3, 2025, at the age of 72. John died after several weeks in the hospital from complications of West Nile Virus. The effects of treatment for metastatic renal cancer had left him unable to recover. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1952, in Springfield, IL, John was the fifth of seven children of Wayne and Faye Reynolds. He g...

Julia Ann Donoho of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Julia was born on June 22, 1957, in Chicago, the daughter of the Rev. Sidney Preston Coady and Loretta V. (Vanderpool) Coady. She was a devoted student of God's Word and an ordained minister, she loved the Lord and in her younger years, joyfully shared her gift of music as a singer. She deeply cherished her family including her son, Matthew Weems, his wife Amanda, and her ...

Amy Jo (Fleener) Jenkins, 42, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on September 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy and a generation of love, laughter, and compassion. Born on April 24, 1983, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Robert L. "Boo" Fleener and Jo Ann (Hoffman) Fleener, Amy always had a heart full of kindness. She dedicated over 20 years to nursing, where her nurturing spirit touched thousands of patients and saved countless lives. Her contagious laugh lit up rooms and would put...

Carolyn F. Lowery, 83, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away at 11:24 am September 3, 2025, at Silver Foxes Senior Living and Rehabilitation in McLeansboro, Illinois. She was born December 20, 1941, in Dix, Illinois, to the late Elliott "Bus" Eiler and Mildred (Ward). Carolyn married Dale Lowery on July 16, 1960, and he survives. In addition to her husband, Carolyn is survived by her sons, Kevin Lowery and wife, Lisa of Bluford, Illinois, Larry Lowery and wife, Julie of Bradenton, Flori...