Virginia Lee "Ginger" Craig, 88, of Bluford, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Wellbrook of Avon, Indianapolis, IN. She was born June 27, 1937, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Wallace and Ruby Duncan. In 1955, she married William Urban, and they later divorced. On December 27, 1962, she married Paul Craig at the First Baptist Church in Herrin, and after moving several times, they made their home in Bluford. He predeceased her on June 2, 1990. Ginger is survived by her chil...

Arthur "Art" Shannon of Houston, TX, and formerly from the Odin and Centralia area, passed away after a brief battle of cancer on February 24, 2026 leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Born on June 28, 1964, in Jackson, Tennessee, Art lived a life full of kindness and dedication. He is the son of Leroy Shannon and Addie (Perry) Lillard. Art spent his professional life in the banking industry, where he was known for his integrity and commitment. His colleague...

Glen Michael "Boink" Beckmann, age 60 of Bartelso and Covington, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Glen was born in Breese, Illinois, on April 14, 1965, the son of Alois and Margie (Loepker) Beckmann. He was well known for his colorful vocabulary, his vibrant personality, and as a man who truly worked hard and played just as hard. Glen felt most at home outdoors, whether he was fishing along the Kaskaskia River, hunting in the timber, or riding his four-wheele...

David Webster, age 71 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on St. Louis. David was born on February 15, 1955, in Flora, IL, the son of Carl and Barbara (Brown) Webster. He married Tammy (Rogers) Webster in 1983, and she survives in Salem. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Barbara Webster of Centralia; children, Amanda Gardner and husband Russ of Centralia, Derek Webster of Salem, William Webster of Salem, and Danielle Burroughs and h...

Abby Lang, 76, of Salem, IL, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, March 02, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, March 06, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Church, Salem, IL, with Pastor Ethan Hart officiating. Interment will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia, IL. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Friday. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Salem Lutheran Church, whe...

Margaret A. Mainer, age 75, of Odin, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Margaret was born on October 22, 1950, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Leslie Allen and Freda (Cooley) Groff. On May 18, 1969, she married Michael Mainer at the First Christian Church on South Broadway in Salem. Together, they shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael of Odin; her daughter, Michelle Mainer and h...

Diana L. Lawson, a longtime resident of New Castle, Delaware, passed away surrounded by her family on February 13, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born in Centralia, Illinois to the late Cleatis and Esther (Haney) Bland. Diana is survived by her two daughters: Lori Egizio and husband Robert of Joliet, Illinois, and Sherri Jones and husband Christopher of Newtown, Pennsylvania; her longtime boyfriend, John O'Boyle of New Castle, Delaware, and brother: James Bland. She was the proud grandmother...

Shirley Mae Wilson, 75, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 10:20 p.m. on February 28, 2026, at Nature Trail Health Care in Mount Vernon, IL. She was born April 28, 1950, in Morris, IL, to Oscar Bjelland and Amy (Kallem) Bjelland. Shirley married Ron Wilson on June 11, 1997, who preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by her Children, Amy (John) Scott, Brandon (Tricia) Morlan, Josh Morlan, Ron (Jill) Wilson, Lisa (Brad) Lamprecht, Donnie (Shelley) Wilson, Denise (Dan) Ayers, Lonnie Wil...