Donna Lee Shoemaker, age 81 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Twin Willows Nursing Center. Donna was born on January 27, 1943, in Centralia, the daughter of Wayne and Alice Daugherty. She married Emmett Shoemaker Jr. on March 21, 1961, and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2014. Survivors include her children, Emmett (Doris) Shoemaker III and Bill (Denise) Shoemaker of Springfield, MO, Rhonda (Terry) Benjamin of Dix, Nancy (Ryan) Reeder and Mendy (Debbie Peddicord...

Carolyn Sue Ferrero, age 81 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Salem. Carolyn was born on June 6, 1943 in Mishawaka, Indiana, the eldest daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Moore) Farthing. She married Michael Ferrero in August of 1975 and they would later divorce. She is survived by her two children, Kathy Ice and husband Kylon of Salem, and Anthony Ferrero of Belleville; grandchildren, Abby Ice, Ashley Webb, Lucas Ferrero, Nathan Ferrero, and Amariana Fe...

Brenda Knipping, 83, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Evergreen Manor in Safety Harbor, Florida. She was born in Centralia on June 13, 1941, to Frank and Helen (Bourep) Toedte. Survivors include a son: David A. Knipping (Pam Logullo) of Centralia; a daughter, Denise A. Knipping of Palm Harbor, Florida; brothers: Gary Toedte (Ann) and Earl Toedte, both of Centralia; sister: Lucy Buchele; grandchildren: Sarah Hodge (Shea), Memorie Knipping-Moore (Harrison), Gabrielle Brain...

Dale Dewayne Dickey, 97, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, formerly of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away at 7:35 pm on November 12, 2024, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor. He was born February 5, 1927, in Wayne City to the late Reed and Mary Melinda "Mollie" (Jones) Dickey. Dale is survived by several nieces and nephews, especially Jim and Sharon Prosise. Jim has been a great friend and devoted caregiver to Dale. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his siblings, Delm...

Edwin Gajewski, 77, of Scheller, Illinois, entered into rest at 3:33 PM, Monday, November 11, 2024, at his residence in Scheller, Illinois. He was born Friday, September 5, 1947, in Centralia, Illinois to the late Walter and Regina (Rozycki) Gajewski. Edwin married Cathy (Kiselewski) Gajewski on Saturday, October 16, 1971, in Mount Vernon, Illinois at Saint Mary's Parish. They were married for 53 years. Edwin is survived by his daughter, Chris Lueking and husband, Greg of Woodlawn, Illinois; ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Bruce Riechman, a devoted father, brother, and friend, on November 12, 2024, at 11:09 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was surrounded by his beloved daughters, sister Beth, brother Steve, and cousin Gregg in his final moments, a testament to the close-knit family he cherished and nurtured throughout his life. Born on October 11, 1948, Gary grew up on the family farm in Irvington, Illinois, where he lea...

Darrell Lee Corners, 88, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 pm on November 5, 2024, at Green Tree Memory Care in Mount Vernon. He was born September 26, 1936, to the late Randall and Helen (Beadle) Corners. Darrell is survived by his long-time companion, Janice DePlanty of Mount Vernon; stepsister, Karen Tacke of Paducah Kentucky; grandchildren, Randall Corners of North Carolina, Bradley Corners and wife, Ellen of North Carolina, Timothy Corners of North Carolina, Will DePlanty of...

Sergeant First Class Milen T. "Milo" Suggs was born in Charleston, MO on May 17, 1961, to the parentage of Milen Thomas Armstrong, Sr. and Carla Sue (Suggs) Williams and departed this life on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 63 years at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He had been a resident of Centralia since 1987. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Linda Smith on September 15, 1989, in Carlyle, IL. This union remained strong for over 35 years. He...