Alice Goostree was born on Friday, April 8, 1949 in Salem. Alice was a gift from God and had the heart of a heavenly angel. God called Alice back to heaven on Thursday, May 8, 2025. By taking her back God broke my heart and spirit, but I will always be thankful for the time I had to share with her. Les Goostree was lucky enough to marry Alice on Saturday, December 6, 1969. We loved and helped each other for 55 wonderful years. Alice had two children whom she loved very much, and lost two babi...

Lane Otis "Ottie" Tate, 85, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025. He was born in Centralia on Saturday, January 6th, 1940, to Ivan Tate and Dora (DeSelms) Tate. He married Rosemary Gladys Viola Troutt on Dec. 11, 197,3 and she preceded him in death on December 20, 1991. Ottie served honorably in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965, a testament to his unwavering commitment and love for his country. Following his military service, Ottie pursued a career...

Howard Tommy Oliver, age 6, of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:13 pm on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on January 28, 2019, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Breece Oliver and Olivia Rogers. Howard's short life was filled with an abundance of joy and personality. He touched countless hearts with his infectious spirit and unwavering enthusiasm. A lover of Minec...

Larice Diane Stalls, 64, of Centralia, passed away peacefullyon Thursday, May 1, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon with her son by her side. She was born on August 12, 1960, in Centralia, the daughter of Girland and Edna Earle (Hicks) Stalls. Survivors that will remember Larice's amazing fighting spirit include her devoted son, Vandelin Wallace and wife Lisa; precious grandchildren, Amiah, Maddox, and Maci Wallace; dear brothers, Calvin Stalls and Geoffrey Stalls; kin...

Charles Rainey, 94, of Salem passed away peacefully on April 28th, 2025. Charles was an educator for more than 30 years in East Moline, Illinois. He and Minta moved to Salem Illinois in 1992 to take care of Minta's mother, Grace Rich. He was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Salem volunteering wherever he was needed. He and Minta were volunteers through the UMC helping work in disaster areas, mostly in Florida, and volunteering at the Midwest Missions Distribution Cente...

Rick L. Vail, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Rick was born on May 25, 1953 in Effingham, the son of Ralph and Florence (Smith) Vail. He married Beverly Winn of Effingham a DEVOTED wife of 51 years and she survives in Centralia. In addition to his wife; he leaves behind his three loving children, Rod Vail and wife Courtney of Iuka, Robby Vail and wife Kamy of Walnut Hill, and Brandy Quandt and husband Jason of Iuka; five grandchildren which he dearly loved and enjoy...

Bobby Glen Liles, 82, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 12:45 pm, May 4, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born January 26, 1943, in White County, Arkansas, to the late William Zachary and Virginia Dare (Morrow) Liles. Bobby married Norma Alice (Short) Liles on December 3, 1965, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. In addition to his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Bobby is survived by his son, Bobby Glen Liles II and wife, Martha of Germany; grandchildren, R...

Jerome A. Huth, age 92 of Carlyle, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, IL. Mr. Huth was born in Belleville, IL, on April 18, 1933, a son of the late John and Clara Huth. He married Delores M. Potter on October 27, 1956, and she survives in Carlyle. In addition to his wife, Delores, Jerry is also survived by 6 children, 6 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Jerry was the proud owner and operator of Jerry's Flower Shop in Belleville for 20 years, wh...