Mary Jane Hollingsead, age 66, of Junction City, IL, passed away on April 25, 2026, at Foothills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Maryville, TN. Born on October 1, 1959, in Centralia, Illinois, she is the daughter of Robert Thomas Farnsworth and Edna Earl (Elliott) Farnsworth. Mary Jane proudly served in the United States Army from 1981 to 1984, earning the rank of Sergeant. Her dedication and service to her nation left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Upon returning to civilian ...

Carmen Lynn Jansen, age 65 of rural Carlyle, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Carmen was born to Millard and Betty (Staton) Leroy on February 3, 1961, in Highland, Illinois. She met her best friend, Gene Jansen, in the hog barns at the 1980 Madison County Fair, and they were married on March 28, 1981, at the Bethany Baptist Church in Highland. Carmen is survived by her husband, Gene Jansen; her sister, Tammy (Larry) Brink of Highland; her mother-in-law, Dee Singler of Huey; her sisters-...

Gussie McNeil-Marlow, age 85, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 24, 1940, in Goreville, Illinois, the daughter of Almus Rufus and Vivian (Kelly) Francis. She married Delmer Roy McNeil on March 20, 1959, at Busby Chapel in Goreville, Illinois, and together they shared many years of marriage before his passing. She later married Robert "Bob" Marlow, and he preceded her in death. Gussie retired from...

Sharon A. Wilkes, age 77 of Centralia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Sharon was born on February 14, 1949, to Harrison and Ida (Daniels) White. Sharon is survived by son, Steve Wilkes of Altamont, Illinois; nephew, Gerald (Kyla) White of Centralia, who were her primary caregivers the last years of her life, and great nieces Sadie White and Hannah White of Centralia. In addition to her parents Sharon was preceded in death by a daughter...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Evelyn G. Marshall who passed away on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Evelyn was born on Friday, August 20th, 1948, and spent her wonderful 77 years bringing joy and warmth to everyone she encountered. She was a cherished member of the Centralia, IL community. A devoted caregiver, Evelyn dedicated her life to nurturing others with compassion and kindness, working with distinction as an LPN, where her dedication and heart filled the lives o...

John W. Busscher passed away on March 23, 2026, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born to his parents, William J. and Claire "Pat" Busscher on November 27, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois. John married JoAnna Young on April 15, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2025. He was also preceded in death by parents; maternal and paternal grandparents; and brother-in-law, Ben Sloat. Surviving John are his sisters, Terry Sloat of Cynthiana, Kentucky, Susie (Kenny...

Gerald Wehrheim, 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 8, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1938, in Evansville, IL, the son of Elroy and Elba (Billimack) Wehrheim. He married his true love, Cathy Revermann and she survives him in Centralia. Survivors include his wonderful, blended family, six children, Kathy Smith and husband Matt, Lori Davidson and husband Tom, Kevin Wilken, David Wilken, Scott Wilken and wife Donna, Lisa Metcalf and husband Lonnie; many beautiful grandchildren and great-g...

Rena Sanders, 84, of Woodlawn, passed away at 1:35 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at her home. She was born August 13, 1941, in Dunmor, Kentucky, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Melhiser) Coleman. Rena is survived by her four children, Roger Sanders and Mary Jo (Henson) Sanders of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, Lisa Sanders and Nate Bucklin of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Linda (Sanders) Blauvelt and Dan Blauvelt of Fair Grove, Missouri, and Dee "Birdie" Deanna Sanders and Jaime Tolbert of Mario...