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...

John Edward Carroll, age 68 of Salem, formerly of Nokomis, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his son's home, surrounded by his family. John was born on December 3, 1956, in Pana, Illinois, the son of Alva and Betty (Newcome) Carroll. He married Janet (Walters) Carroll, and they later divorced. He later married Bonnie (Thompson) Carroll, and she survives in Salem. Survivors include his mother, Betty Carroll of Nokomis; wife, Bonnie of Salem; children, April Carroll of Salem, Jessi...

Shelba Burkett passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on Thursday, December 14, 1939, in Morgan County, Indiana, the daughter of John Schoolcraft and Alice (Beals) Schoolcraft. Shelba was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Shelba dedicated her life to her family and community. She spent ten years as a talented beautician and the proud owner of her own business. Her passion for serving others extended to her active membership at the ...