Shirley Mae Rainey, aged 91, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Cedarhurst Living Center in Breese, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 20, 1934, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Lucille (Shirley) Keller. On August 14, 1954, Shirley married Robert "Bob" Rainey in Mt. Vernon, beginning a journey of love that lasted for almost 60 years until his passing on May 27, 2014. Shirley is lovingly remembered by her childr...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert "Mook" Dwayne Marcum, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Mook passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 70, at his home in Centralia, Illinois. Born on a warm Saturday, July 9, 1955, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, the son of Paul Miller and Evelyn (Marcum) Miller. Mook married Rebecca "Becky" McCarrey on September 29, 2012, and she survives. Mook lived a life full of...

Dr. Erlinda "Linda" Cue Rivera, age 85 of Breese, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Linda was born in Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines, on August 25, 1940, a daughter of Vincente and Margarita Carag Cue. She married Renato Bacol Rivera in Quezon City, Philippines, on July 21, 1968. Linda earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, in 1964 and completed her OB-GYN residency in New York. She later moved to Carlyle, where s...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dona Elizabeth Whaley of Sandoval, Illinois. Dona departed this life peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on November 15, 1948, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Noble and Pearl B. Wells of Sandoval, Illinois. She had an eye for beauty-both behind the camera and in everyday life. Her passion for photography captured the world as she saw it: full of color, emotion, and meaning. Music was another great love of...

Opal Louise Hines passed away at the age of 94, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Opal was born in Centralia, IL, on August 27, 1931, to the parents of Clifford and Sarah (Jones) Hadley. In 1953, she united in marriage to Lawrence J. Wallace. To this union, three children were born: Johnny L. Wallace, Crystal V. Wallace, and Ronalyn A. Wallace. After the passing of Lawrence J. Wallace in 1979, Opal united in marriage with Elder Willie Dan Hines in ...

Karen Faye Kleine, aged 74, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on February 9, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Pearley (Wright) Johnson. Karen's journey through life included two marriages: first to Robert Alan McCord, who preceded her in death, and later to Robert "Bob" Kleine, who also predeceased her. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in deat...

Margaret L. Lovell, age 97 of Carlyle, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Carlyle, Illinois. Mrs. Lovell was born on July 23, 1928, in Carlyle, Illinois, a daughter of John H. and Hazel (Gilliland) Ratermann. She married Leland Lovell on August 13, 1946, in Claire, Michigan, and they were married 59 wonderful years until his passing on December 1, 2005. Mrs. Lovell is survived by a daughter, Judy Lampe of Carlyle; a son, Gerald Lovell and wife Mary of Quincy, IL; 3 grandchildren, M...

Norma J. Cooksey, 89, of Centralia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born at her parents' home on Elm St. in Centralia on June 28, 1936, the daughter of Eugene and Helen (Allen) Greer in Centralia. She married the love of her life, David L. Cooksey, on June 7, 1955, at the RLDS Church in Centralia, and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2012. Norma is survived by her children: Michael Cooksey and wife Don...