Sharon "Jane" Rizzo, 82, of Sandoval passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1942, in Salem, the daughter of Howard and Helen (Webb) Fearing. Survivors that will always remember Jane's kindness and warmth include her beloved family, her children, Leah (Gary) Rudolph of Sandoval, Frank (Aislinn) Rizzo of Sandoval, Nicki (Scott) Newell of Waltonville; precious grandchildren, Bran...

Everett Ray Baltzell, 80, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 2:24 a.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025, at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. He was born January 29, 1945, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Ray and Florence (Gullick) Baltzell. On June 29, 1996, he married Sharon Kay Latta, and she preceded him in death on September 19, 2017. He is survived by son, Michael Baltzell and wife Jessie of O'Fallon, Illinois; grandchildren, Mariah Goewert and husband Max and Tyler Baltzell; great- grandc...

Barbara Faye Beaumont, a beloved member of the Centralia community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at the age of 82 at her Great niece: Char-Lee Godfrey's house, where she was taken care of with the help of great great nephew and niece: Zechariah and Zoe for the last month of her life. Born on Wednesday, May 26th, 1943, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob Fayette Reichenbach and Beatrice O. (Toedte) Reichenbach. She married D.C. Beaumont on June 3, 1972, in Cent...

Elizabeth Dare Burtschi Stedelin, daughter of Lucille and Leo Burtschi, born on February 16, 1936, of Centralia, Illinois, passed on June 20th, 2025. Betsy's life was full, like her house. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois, and then moved to Evansville and then Anderson, Indiana, before moving to Centralia in the 8th grade. She attended William Woods College before transferring to Washington University, where she majored in physical therapy and was an active member of the Gamma Phi Beta soro...

Donald Eugene Hahn, 75, formerly of Iuka, passed away on June 18th, 2025, at the Odin Care Center with his family by his side following a lengthy illness. He was born in Olney, Illinois to Arthur and Pauline (Bauman) Hahn on July 2nd, 1949. He is survived by his two brothers: Jim Hahn (Martha) of Taylorville, Illinois and Gary Hahn (Phyllis) of Salem; two sisters: Janie Grimes of Iuka and Janet Bunting (Kenny) of Sandoval; sister-in-law: Joyce Hahn of Salem; and several nieces, nephews, and c...

Shirley Ann (Burnett) Snow, 89, passed peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM. One of the strongest women we knew, Shirley, fought hard. Even in passing, she still showed love with hints of smiles and kisses. Shirley was born in West Frankfort, Illinois on January 14, 1936 to George and Elsie Burnett. She was one of 15 children. On June 6, 1956, Shirley married her Marine, Cleatis L. Snow, the love of her life. Their love story began with a chance meeting on a train dep...

Ray Simmons, 82, of Texico, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home. He was born September 13, 1942, in Kell, Illinois, the son of George and Alice (Warner) Simmons. On November 8, 1963, in Salem, Illinois, he married Janice Glee Hawkins, and she preceded him in death on December 21, 2021. He is survived by children, J.R. Simmons and wife Darla of Xenia, Illinois, Clay Simmons and wife Sandy of Shorewood, Illinois, and Gala Smith and husband Shaun of Texico; grandchildren, Laken Robbi...

Doris June Powell, age 79 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Helia Healthcare of Salem. Doris was born on June 6, 1946, in Salem, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Phelps) Pollard. She married Gary A. Powell on September 28, 1967, in Salem and together they shared nearly 58 years united in marriage. Survivors include her husband, Gary Powell of Salem; sons, Steven Powell, Wesley Powell, and Chuck Powell and wife Becky; grandchildren, Darrell Powell, Brayden Powell Smith, ...