Verta Lee Splechter, 90, of Sandoval, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 22, 2025, at High Point Residence in Centralia. She was born on October 5, 1935, in Sandoval, the daughter of Owen and Margaret (Jordan) Skeen. She married the love of her life, Bobby Leo Splechter, on May 9, 1952, and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2025. Survivors that will hold dear memories of Verta Lee in their hearts include her children, Charles Joseph Splechter and wife Terri of Sandoval, Becky Allen an...

Catherine Louise "Kitty" Thompson, age 86, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away on November 15, 2025. She was born the daughter of Harry and Mary Moore. Kitty was the devoted wife of her beloved husband of 60 years, Bill Thompson. Together, they built a strong and loving home, raising their three children in a faith-filled, God-loving household. She is survived by her children: James Thompson and wife Regina, John Thompson and wife Amy, and Jennifer Thompson Paterson and husband Will...

Matthew Franklin Caruth IV, age 71 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at his home. Matt was born on August 29, 1954, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of Matthew Franklin Caruth III and Jane (Bartley) Caruth. He married Tina Cherry on July 16, 1983, in DeKalb, Illinois, and together they shared 42 years in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Tina Caruth of Salem; a daughter, Natasha Caruth of St. Louis, Missouri; a son, Matthew Franklin Caruth V of Salem; a grandson, Silas B...

Robert "Bob" Wolfe, age 83, of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Bob was born on November 8, 1942, in Mt. Erie, Illinois, the son of Lot and Lavada (Ferguson) Wolfe. He married Marsha (Lesher) Wolfe on November 23, 1977, in Wadesville, Indiana, and they shared 48 years of marriage. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Wolfe of Salem; sons, Troy Wolfe of Fort Branch, Indiana, Heath Wolfe and wife Trina of Knoxville, Tennessee, ...

Bruce Campbell, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on April 5, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois, son of Tom and Dorothy (Sloat) Campbell. On August 3, 2002, he married the love of his life, Karen Dugan and she survives. Bruce was a dedicated floor contractor, known for his integrity and excellence in his work as a self-employed professional. Beyond his career, Bruce was a man of diverse interes...

Curtis Elmer Brinkmann, age 80 of Hoyleton, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois. Curtis was born on November 22, 1945, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of the late Elmer and Lillian (Witte) Brinkmann. He was baptized on December 16, 1945, and confirmed on March 22, 1959, both at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Minden. Curtis graduated from Nashville High School in 1963 and soon after entered the Army National Guard. A lifelong dairy a...

Marty Lynn Melton, 45, of Sandoval, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1979, in Centralia, the son of Michael Grady and Terrie Melton. Survivors that will remember Marty's kind eyes and friendly smile include his children, Eric Melton of Sandoval, and Savannah Melton (Tristan Rhynes) of Centralia; son/nephew, Gage Garney of Centralia; his significant other, Jennifer Melton of Centralia; his grandchildren, Silas Melton, Greyson...

Delores Gleckler, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born Delores Jean Henson on July 2, 1937, in Marion, IL, the daughter of Loren "Knub" and Georgia Lee (White) Henson. She attended school in Marion, IL, and college at SIU-Carbondale. Delores moved to Salem, IL, with her husband, Donald DeMaris, and had two sons, David and Dana DeMaris. After her husband's death, she married Charlie Holthaus and became a mother to son C.J. Holthaus. She married Dave ...