Bobby Leo Splechter, 92, of Sandoval passed away peacefully Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 24, 1933, in Houston, Missouri, the son of Joseph Albert and Verda Mae (Green) Splechter. He married the love of his life, Verta Lee Skeen, on May 9, 1952, in Salem, and she survives in Sandoval. Along with his wife of 73 years, Verta Splechter, survivors include his children, Charles Joseph Splechter and wife Terri of Sandoval, Becky Allen and husband...

Loren "Wayne" Pepple, 96, of Palo Alto, California, formerly of Odin, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Arrangements are pending at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Odin.[socast_ad_slot widget_name="Ad Slot" slot="lightbox_bigbox"]

Norma Rueter, age 85, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, Illinois, on April 29, 2025. Norma was born in Ferrin on January 30, 1940, a daughter of the late Herbert and Lillie (Brammeier) Rueter. She was a devoted member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ferrin, where she was active as a member of the choir and Ladies' Aid. She also served as church secretary for a time. Norma was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club in Centralia, where she served as past preside...

Richard W "Rick" Douglas, age 70 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at his home in Salem. Richard was born on November 19, 1954, the son of Grady and Laurene (Huckabee) Douglas. He married Teresa (Scrivner) Douglas on July 30, 2019, in Panama City Beach, Florida, and she survives in Salem. In addition to his wife, Rick is survived by his mother, Laurene Berry of Godfrey; two children, Scott Douglas and wife Stacey of Wood River, and Jamie Douglas of Alton; three stepch...

On January 7, 1940, Darrell Wayne Atteberry was welcomed into this world by his parents, Samual Walker Atteberry and Velma Olive (Barrall), and his older brother, Samual Dwight. The family was later joined by sisters, Virginia Lorraine and Jance Elaine. Wayne's father preceded him in death, being killed during WWII while fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Wayne's mother raised her four young children as a single parent, and she and her children began to faithfully attend Salem Church of ...

Ida Mae Hale of Irvington passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born on November 17, 1937, to George W. and Clarissia McCulley. She married Noah Hale Jr. in 1954, and he preceded her in death. Ida is survived by her loving daughters, Victoria Hale of Irvington and Juanita Grimes of Radom (husband Jeffery); her devoted son Robert Hale (wife Nikki) of Fairfield, and daughter-in-law Regina Hale of Puxico MO. Her legacy continues through her numerous grandchildren an...

Virgil L. Wesselmann, age 84 of Carlyle, died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois on Monday, April 28, 2025. Mr. Wesselmann was born in Breese, Illinois, on March 13, 1941, a son of Henry and Catherine (Schleper) Wesselmann. He attended the one-room schoolhouse at Linden Grove for his first four years of schooling, then he attended St. Augustine School in Breese. Virgil attended St. Henry's Preparatory Seminary in Belleville before earning his bachelor's degree from St. Meinr...

Earl Dean Wooters passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Sunday, October 25, 1942, in Glenridge, Illinois, to Charles and Versie (Marshall) Wooters. He married Margaret "Sue" Marshall on December 3, 1964 and she survives in Centralia. Earl is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Margaret "Sue" Wooters of Centralia, who stood by his side for many fulfilling years. He leaves behind a legacy of love and family, survived by his childr...