Larry D. Mathus, age 78 of Centralia, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Larry was born on June 8, 1947, in Centralia, the son of Ray and Mona (Duncan) Mathus. He married Cheryl Boyll, and they later divorced. He married Viola A. Powell on June 9, 1994, in Nashville, IL, and she survives in Centralia. In addition to his wife Viola Mathus, he is survived by his five children, Anthony Mathus and wife Sandi of Tampa, FL, Lachel Mathus of Centralia,...

Ronald Skiff, Jr., age 50 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Friday, November 28, 2025. Ron was born in Alton, Illinois, on March 3, 1975, a son of Ronald Sr. and Tina (Courto) Skiff. He attended Roxana High School and later built a career in sales with Riverside Restorations. He had a passion for flying drones and capturing the world from above. Ron found pleasure in simple joys, like a quiet sunset by the lake or the roar of the waves on the beach. Ron is survived by his father, Ron...

Roy Hart, age 79, of Centralia, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Centralia. He was born on December 31, 1945, in Centralia, to James D. Hart and Edna (Robinson) Hart. He married Patricia Robertson on November 19, 1966, in Centralia, and she preceded him in death on October 14, 2025, after 58 years of marriage. Roy is survived by his loving children, Roy Hart, Jr. and wife Angie of Hoffman, and James Hart and wife Mary of Centralia. He loved being a grandfather and shared a special...

Julia Ann (Jensen) Langenfeld passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. Born in Highland, IL, she was the daughter of Louise (Simmons) and the late Dr. Roger Jensen. She married Forrest Langenfeld on June 9, 1978, in Centralia, where they still reside. They were blessed with two beautiful children. Daughter: Kathy resides in St. Louis; son, Andrew, resides in Celebration, FL. In addition to her husband and children, she is survived by her mother Louise, sister Pam Kreke, brot...

Tommy Jeter, 74, of Salem, passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis on November 28th, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born in Salem to Frank and Bertha (Scissom) Jeter on September 10th, 1951. He would marry Penny Munsey on March 3rd, 1973, and they would spend 52 amazing years together till her passing. Tommy was a member of the Alma Christian Church. He loved to go hunting, fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He loved being retired after 43 years of working for the rail...

Bertha M. Voss, age 99, of Breese, departed this life on December 1, 2025, at her home. Bertha was born on May 10, 1926, in rural Carlyle to Julius and Cecelia (Dumstorff) Laux. She married Vincent H. Voss on August 25, 1948, at St. Felicia Catholic Church in Beaver Prairie, a union that lasted until his passing on December 28, 1991. Bertha is lovingly remembered by her children: Michael Voss, Diane Fewell, Ronnie Voss and wife Diane, Karen Crouch and husband Larry, Debi Will, Darlene May and...

Mary Therese Huff Burge Mann, age 94, of Centralia, passed away at SLU Hospital on November 23, 2025, 17 days after a fall at home. Mary was born on February 9, 1931, to Helen and Al Huff. The sixth of ten children, she grew up on the family farm just across the Southern Railroad tracks in Centralia, surrounded by peach and apple trees. She spent all 94 years of her life in Centralia and loved sharing memories of the town's history - especially childhood stories of the public swimming pool an...

Howard L. Maschhoff, 95, of Hoyleton, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1930, in rural Hoyleton, the son of Albert and Ella (Schaeffer) Maschhoff. He married June Vore on July 15, 1961, in Wamac, and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2015. Survivors that will remember Howard as a loving family man include his children, Donna Steinkamp of Carlyle, Brenda Jean Bierman of Salem, and Brian (Marla) Maschhoff of Casey; grandchildren, Jason (Stacie) Steinkamp...