John Williams, 72, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 15, 1953, in Pana, IL, to Charles "Stick" and Wanda (Eagan) Williams. He was raised in Pana, where he spent most of his life before moving to Salem three years ago. He graduated from Pana High School in 1971. On a summer day in 1973, John married Patricia Spannagel at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Strasburg, Illinois. John was a hardworking man who dedicat...

Louis Dean Manns was born on February 23, 1929, at home in Centralia, Illinois. Dean went home to be with his family in heaven on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was 97 years old and went by his middle name because he said, "I am not a King!" Dean was the third child born to Georgia and Ernest Manns. He was one of five boys and five girls, of whom there are now only three. Dean will be remembered most for his love of baseball and golf. He was 7 years old when he sent away for a L...

Jana Rae Johnson, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 64 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born on May 7, 1961, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald "Jerry" Ring and Darline (Bierman) Ring, she resided in Lebanon, IL. Jana graduated from Centralia High School and continued her studies at Kaskaskia Junior College. She dedicated many years of her professional life to the healthcare industr...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Stephen "Steve" J. Pugh, age 74, of Richview, IL, who passed away at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was born in Marion County on November 9, 1951, to Joseph Harold and Helen (Lukaseck) Pugh. He married LuAnn Kaney on December 14, 1981, and she survives him. Along with his wife of 44 years, he leaves behind his family, sons Roger Allen Pugh (wife Tina) of Huntington WV and Harold Anthony Pugh "HAP" (wife Mishell...

Richard "Korn" Paul Culver, age 69, of Edgewood, Illinois, passed away April 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois. Graveside service will be held at Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Illinois, following the visitation. Mark White will be officiating.

LaVerne M. Fortmeyer, 98, of Irvington, passed away on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1927, in Centralia to William Tieman and Emma (Kottkamp) Tieman. She married Dean Fortmeyer in Irvington in 1947, and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2003. LaVerne was a devoted dental assistant, building an esteemed career dedicated to helping others maintain their health and well-being. Outside of her professional life, she was an active and committed member of the Friedens U...

Dwight Kiefer, 73, of Belle Rive, Illinois, was called home on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:20 p.m. at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Dwight was born on February 21, 1953, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to Edwin and Mary (Wilbanks) Kiefer, who preceded him in death. He was married to Marian (Unfried) Kiefer; though they later separated, she survives. Dwight attended Belle Rive Grade School and graduated from Mount Vernon...

Rebecca "Becky" A. Zimmerman, 79, of Vernon, passed away March 24, 2026, at home. She was born the daughter of Darrel and Joyce (Hathaway) Zimmerman in Vandalia. Survivors to carry on Becky's loving spirit include her beloved daughter, Tina (Kevin Rogers) Burton of St. Louis, Missouri; Brother Larry Zimmerman, wife Kay of Central City; cherished great-grandchildren Bella, Lukas, Daxton, and Nolan; and a host of cousins and family friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparen...