Obituaries 2025 02/20 - James K. 'Jimmy' Lockart James K. "Jimmy" Lockart was born on November 25, 1961, in Vandalia, Illinois. He passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones and dog, Maggie, by his side after fighting cancer on Friday, February 14, 2025. Jimmy was 63 years of age. Mr. Lockart married Cindy S. Lockart on June 20, 2009, and she survives in Beckemeyer. In addition to his wife, Jimmy is also survived by his father, James F. Lockart; a sister, Cynthia S. Lockart; a niece, Sue Ann Kleiboeker and husband Jim;... 2025 02/19 - Gloria Mavis (nee Lallman) Van Dorn Gloria Mavis (nee Lallman) Van Dorn was born on June 18, 1923, in Beckemeyer, Illinois, daughter of Edward (Teddy) and Marie (Mizera) Lallman. Mrs. Van Dorn died February 16, 2025 at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living. She was 101 years of age. When Gloria was in her teens, she and her sister Loretta sang together in the Princess Theater in Beckemeyer. It was at this same theater that Gloria met her future husband, Emil Van Dorn. Gloria and Emil were married on August 2, 1939, at St. An... 2025 02/18 - Karen L. Page Karen L. Page, age 75 of Centralia, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at her granddaughter's house in Vernon, Illinois surrounded by her family. Karen was born on December 7, 1949, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Bill Page and Ruby (Flanigan) Braddy. Survivors include her two children, Chad Minor of Vandalia and Teresa Page of Centralia; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy Crenshaw of Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ru... 2025 02/18 - Eugena 'Gena' K. Ramsey-Quint Eugena "Gena" K. Ramsey-Quint, age 71, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Centralia Manor on February 14, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1953, in Lansing, Michigan, to Eugene and Avis (Rogers) Webb. On June 30, 1989, she married Dennis Quint in Geneva, Illinois, and they shared 35 wonderful years together until her passing. Gena is survived by her husband: Dennis Quint; her daughter: Jill (Les) Samuel of Elgin, Illinois; her son: Jacob Ramsey of Olney, Illinois; her dau... 2025 02/18 - Mary Alice Purcell Mary Alice Purcell, age 82 of Salem, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Mary was born on August 28, 1942, in Farmersville the daughter of Emmitt and Edna (Stahr) Austin. She married Robert Purcell on June 1, 1963, at St. Theresa Catholic Church and he survives in Salem. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Edward Purcell, James Purcell, Allen Purcell, and Gary Purcell all of Salem; three brothers, Roger Austin, Elmer Austin and wife Janet and Bob Au... 2025 02/16 - June A. Douglas June A. Douglas, 80, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Carlyle Healthcare. She was born June 24, 1944, in Keysport, Illinois, the daughter of Elisa Hart and Suzanne (Howard) Hart. June married John Douglas in 1999 and he survives. In addition to her husband of 26 years: John Douglas of Centralia, June is also survived by her children: Debra Mighell of Salem, Nancy Potter of Odin, Shawn Hutton of Centralia, and Jonathan Robbins of Centralia; son-in-law: Robbie Hegwood of... 2025 02/15 - Deborah Marie Jansen Deborah Marie Jansen,age 67, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital. Deborah was born on April 14, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Fredrick Joseph and Elfrieda (Allen) Schilling. She married Charles Ben Jansen on June 29, 1977 in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Cassandra Thompson of Salem, Aimee Jansen of Alabama, Gayla Jansen of Centralia, and Joey Jansen of Centralia; grandc... 2025 02/15 - Patty Sue Mount Patty Sue Mount, age 70 of Kell, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home. Patty was born on September 11, 1954, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Bernice Pauline (Westermeyer) Hongsermeier. She married Terry J. Mount on December 22, 1973, in Hoyleton, Illinois and together they spent 51 years united in marriage. Survivors include her children, Becky Arndt and husband Tim of Front Royal, VA, Jeremy Wade Mount of Waltonville, IL; a sister, Judy Hongsermeier; gra... Next Page