John Carl Riley, III, 70, of Dix, passed away at 9:12 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at his home. He was born April 14, 1956, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of John Carl Riley, Jr., and Wanda Mae (Solomon) Riley. On June 21, 1975, at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, he married Betty Jo Hohl, and she survives in Dix. John was a graduate of Rome Grade School and Mt. Vernon Township High School. He was the owner of Riley T.V. Hospital for many years, and also worked for TA Travel Center perform...

Claudine Rush, age 92, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away at 5:08 AM - Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at her home. A celebration of life will be held for family and friends from 2:00-5:00 PM - Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the First Christian Church, 901 North Henrietta Street, Effingham, Illinois. Private burial will be held at Edgewood Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences can b...

Doris Jean Hafeli, 83, of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Centralia Manor. She was born on June 16, 1942, in Centralia, the daughter of Dwight and Edna (Creed) Wallis. She married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Hafeli, on October 29, 1960, and he survives her in Centralia. Along with her husband, Bob Hafeli, survivors who will remember Doris' creativity and light she brought to the world include her children, Cheryl Ann Brinkmann of Carlyle, and Michael (Hazel) Hafeli ...

Donald Dean Abney, 95, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at Helia Healthcare of Salem on April 26, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Janice Abney of Salem, Illinois, son Michael (Teresa) Abney of Camby, Indiana; his grandchildren, Chris (Kim) Abney of Georgetown, Indiana; Dustin (Savannah) Abney of Mooresville, Indiana; David (Shannon) Abney of Kokomo, Indiana; Brittney (Stan) Rice of Bryan, Ohio; Shelly (Dj) Anton of Oxford, Indiana; many nieces and nephews and 16 great grandchildren. He is pr...

Ronald Henry Lager, age 77, of Carlyle, IL, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on June 13, 1948, in Breese to James and Frances Lager, he lived a life dedicated to his family and community. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a caring grandfather. He is survived by his wife Connie, children Shauna (Roger) Daou and Justin (Jill) Lager, grandchildren Jaedon Lager, Jolee Lager, Camden Daou, and Juni Lager (granddog), sisters-in-law Karen Lager, Linda...

Thomas Anderson, 79, of Hoyleton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26th, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on Sunday, August 11th, 1946, in Indianapolis, IN, the son of William Anderson and Sophia (Panus) Anderson. He married Velda Camden in 1974, and she preceded him in death in 2009. Thomas is survived by his loving family, including his sister, Elaine Jacobs and Eric of Freeburg, IL, brother, William Anderson and Cathy of Belleville, sister and b...

Sarah "Sue" Hampsten, 73, of Clay City, Illinois, formerly of Kinmundy. Sue was born July 15, 1952, to Ernie and Maxine (Rooksberry) Mulvany of Kinmundy. Sue married Dennis Hampsten on March 20, 1976, in Kinmundy, and died April 22, 2026, at Axiom Gardens of Flora. She graduated from Kinmundy-Alma High School in 1970, Saint Louis Christian College in 1974, and later Eastern Illinois University. While at Saint Louis, she was in the touring choir. Sue spent her life dedicated to ch...

Neva J. Isett, 92, of Salem, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 29th, 1933, in Sullivan, Illinois, to Lonnie and Opal (Elliott) Redman. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Salem. She enjoyed helping with the different Church functions. She read her Bible as much as she could. Over the years she was employed by YAW nursing home in Odin. She also worked at Chromaloy Radiator and Barry's RV Center in Mt. Vernon. She enjoyed gospel music,...