Judith K. Parkinson, of Kell, passed away at her home on Friday, November 29th, 2024. She was born March 21st, 1955, in Centralia, the daughter of James Clifford Hart and Nettie Campbell. She married Dale Parkinson on December 30th, 1993. Judith worked in Centralia first at Hollywood Candy and later at Cambridge where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and Central City Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching westerns and going camping with her family. She will b...

Mary Helen Hollenkamp, age 92 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary Helen was born on April 18, 1932, in Salem, the daughter of Woodrow Albert "Abe" and Goldie (Powless) Myers. She married Bud Hollenkamp on September 17, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Carlyle, and after 43 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on February 24, 2004. She is survived by four children, Tara Pruden and husband John, Lori Pokojski...

Hollie "Ed" Stover, 65, of Centralia, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his home. Ed was born on Thursday, September 3, 1959, in Centralia, to Frank and Inez (Snider) Stover. He is survived by his lifelong partner of 30 years: An Holzer of Centralia, his sister: Linda Shumaker, and her husband Ron of Decatur, and his brother: Larry Stover of Springfield. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews: Michael Shumaker and his wife Tricia of Mount Zion, Todd Shu...

Julian W. McQuade, age 85 of Beaver Prairie, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese on Friday, November 29, 2024. Mr. McQuade was born on the family farm in Beaver Prairie on September 16, 1939, a son of Jack W. and Hilda (Hilgemann) McQuade. He graduated from St. Mary's/Mater Dei High School in Carlyle in 1957 and proudly served in the Army National Reserves. Julian spent most of his life as a carpenter working many years for Rehkemper Construction. He was a talented craftsman wh...

Edna Mae Mays, 91, of Walnut Hill, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, with her sons by her side. She was born January 10, 1933, in Walnut Hill, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Thompson) Timmons. On October 6, 1950, she married Carl Mays, and he preceded her in death in 2002. Edna never had a dull day. She raised four "Red" headed boys that brought home every stray they could imagine, raccoons, foxes, skunks, hawk...

Mary Joan Wilkinson, age 90 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by her family. Mary was born on November 2, 1934, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Ressie (Branson) Wantland. She married Wayne L. Wilkinson on March 24, 1951, and after 66 years of marriage, he preceded Mary in death on October 30, 2017. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Schumpert and husband Steve of Salem and Cheryl Hill and husband G...

Bradley aka "Slick" "BD" Diehl, 53, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024. He was born October 3, 1971, in Centralia, the son of David Diehl, Jr. and Martha "Marty" (Russell) Diehl. He married Misty Royer on May 21, 2007, and she survives. In addition to his father: David Diehl of Centralia; he is also survived by his wife of 17 years: Misty Diehl of Centralia; his two children: Bradey Diehl of Centralia and Bailey Wagley and husband Travis of Centr...

Glenn C. Benjamin, age 53 of Odin, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Glenn was born on September 23, 1971, in Salem, Illinois the son of Darrell Sr. and Margaret (Hestand) Benjamin. Survivors include his mother, Margie Benjamin; siblings, Darrell Benjamin Jr. (Amy), Michael Benjamin, Brandy Benjamin (Scott), Ronnie Ham (Janeen), Troy Ham (Sandy), and Billy Ham (Tonya); kids, Ricky Dobyns (Taylor), Brittany Murray (Joel), and To...