Patricia Ellen Hall, 78, of Kell, Illinois, passed away on April 14, 2025, at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. She was born May 24, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois, to the late James LaVern and Betty (Love) McKinney. Patricia married Larry Hall on June 30, 1965. In addition to her beloved husband, Patricia is survived by her sons, James Hall and life-partner, Mary Haynes of Bluford and John Hall and wife, Joni of St. Libory, Illinois; daughter, Teresa Draper and husband, Ph...

Erna Boehne passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025, at the age of 92, at Trenton Village in Trenton, IL. Erna was born on December 11, 1932, in Ferrin, IL, to the late Ernest and O'Linda (Tyberendt) Rueter. She was united in marriage to Charlie Boehne on December 12, 1954, in her hometown of Ferrin. Mr. Boehne preceded her in death on February 18, 2007. Erna is survived by her loving daughters, Kathie Knuf of Breese, and Krista Miller and husband John of St. Louis; her adoring g...

Orville "Jim" Hess, age 77 of Louisville, formerly of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Salem, with his family by his side. Jim was born on April 16, 1947, in Piedmont, Missouri, the son of Orville "Boots" and Edna (DeWeese) Hess. He married Ruth Ann Beard on August 19, 1966, and she preceded him in death. He later married Janet McNeely and she survives. In addition to his wife; he is survived by four sons, Kelly Hess of Salem, Kennet...

Max Leroy Mercer, age 96, of Salem, passed away at Helia Healthcare in Salem. Max was born February 8, 1929, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Denard R. and Lucy L. (Luttrell) Mercer. He married Dorothy Amy Heyduck on April 22, 1964, at the First Christian Church in Salem, and she survives. In addition to hi wife; he is survived by brother-in-law Vernace Heyduck, Salem; and nieces and nephews Vickie Klopmeier, Patty Wilkins, Nancy Gaston, Michael See, Cathy Krutsinger, Karen Lydick, Janet Grie...

Naomi Ione Wernsman, age 91, of Centralia, passed away on April 9, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on May 18, 1933, in Posey, Illinois, to Melvin and Mary (Thouvenin) Koehler. On July 12, 1951, she married Dale E. Wernsman in Mobile, Alabama, who preceded her in death on January 12, 2014. Naomi was preceded in death by her loving husband, mother, father, brother Melvin "Moon" Koehler, sister Gloria Koehler, and brother-in-law Wilson Fauke. She is survived by ...

David L. Garrison Sr., age 67 of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. David was born on January 7, 1958 in Salem, the son of Thomas and Barbara (Boyles) Garrison. He married Brenda Higgins on December 30, 1980 in Kermit, Texas and she survives in Salem. In addition to his wife, Brenda, and mother, Barbara, he is survived by one son, David L. Garrison Jr. and wife Michelle of Salem; one daughter, Teresa L. Garrison of Carbondale; grandchildren, Brand...

Mildred Tullis of Iuka passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior Tuesday night, April 8, 2025, at the age of 107. Mildred was born on April 2, 1918, to Alexander ("Alex") Tullis and Lyda (nee Holstlaw). She loved to tell stories of her childhood: taking care of farm animals and helping her grandfather who was a veterinarian, about the neighbor who drove a Model T that she called a "puddle jumper", the train conductor who would wave and toss free newspapers onto her law...

Timothy A. Welch, age 68 of Salem, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Tim was born on March 21, 1957, in Centralia, the son of William "Bill" and Carol (Bronson) Welch. He married Tricia Driskill on November 22, 1986 in Salem and she survives. In addition to his wife of 38 years; he is survived by his son, Travis Welch and wife Alyssa of Terre Haute, IN; daughter, Taylor Welch and wife Lauren Edwards of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren, Linkin, Maddox, and Hendrix; ...