Donald Dee Linder Sr., 62, of Salem, passed away at 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Donald was born on August 7, 1963, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Lowell Dean and Irene Josephine (Dodson) Linder. He shared his life with his longtime partner, Jessie Schoonover of Salem. Donald retired after working as a supervisor for B&S Cleaning, where he was known for his dedication and strong work ethic. He enjoyed spending his free time fis...

Glenn Dale Clark, 82, of Romine Township, Iuka, IL, went home to see Jesus on June 27, 2026. Abiding by his wishes, Glenn was at home surrounded with the love of his kids and grandkids. Mr. Clark was an only child born to Euell and Dorthy (Clifton) Clark on March 1, 1944. Glenn was a lifelong resident of Malachi Road in Iuka. In the area, he developed many lifelong cherished friendships, and he looked forward to loafing with those friends. Glenn married the love of his life, Peggy Sue Harrell...

Karen Jones Robnett, age 87, of St. Peters, Missouri, and formerly of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Born October 9, 1938, to Edgar and Mary Jones in Kinmundy, Karen was high school Salutatorian, the 1957 Kinmundy Centennial Queen, and earned her college degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. On December 7, 1958, Karen married Pleasant "Bud" Robnett, wearing a dress that she had designed and made herself. Their partner...

Paul Dean Allen, age 89 of Huey, Illinois, passed away on June 25, 2026. He was born at home in rural Carlyle, Illinois, on May 29, 1937, to Earl Allen and Lavenia (Apple) Allen. Mr. Allen was a lifelong resident of Huey since the late 1960s. He served as a Sergeant (E-5) Airborne Ranger and left service in 1967 from Fort Leonard Wood. Paul earned a Master's of Physical Education from McKendree College and was a Breese public school 7th and 8th-grade baseball and basketball coach. He later st...

Diane J. Hahn, 58, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Odin Health & Rehab Center in Odin, Illinois. She was born on August 16, 1967, in Joplin, Missouri. Diane was known for her compassionate heart and her love of animals. She was a generous supporter of the Humane Society and found great joy in helping those who could not help themselves. She spent many years working as a deli associate at Walmart before retiring. She is survived by her sons, Anthony Hahn and his fiancé, S...

Darlene Mae Mulch, 96, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at GreenTree Memory Care in Mt. Vernon. She was born May 29, 1930, in Sims, Illinois, the daughter of Edward and Nellie (Matthews) Wilson. On July 4, 1950, in Mt. Vernon, she married Daniel Dale Mulch, and she was a wonderful wife to him for 73 years, until his journey to heaven, on July 30, 2023. Darlene's family was her everything. She took care of her many brothers and sisters while growing up. Darlene ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Erma Maxine Read, a cherished soul who left this world on Friday, June 26th, 2026. Born on Tuesday, November 5th, 1929, in Banner, Illinois, the daughter of Stephen Jennings and Maggie (Shelton) Jennings. On April 17, 1949 in Olney, Illinois, Maxine married Ray H. Read and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2012. Maxine lived a fulfilling 96 years surrounded by the love of family and the beauty of the world around her. Maxine was a dedi...

Carole S. Ritter, age 86, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, Illinois. She was born on August 28, 1939, in Salem, the daughter of Arthur and Iola M. (Bryant) LaRue. Carole married Morris Ritter, on July 8, 1961, and he preceded her in death on September 27, 1999. Survivors include her brother, Terry LaRue of Salem; her son, Mike Ritter and wife Julie of Danville; sister-in-law, Sharon LaRue and family; her cousins, Denny Bryan...