Darin Wade Chitwood, age 58 of Bonne Terre, Missouri, formerly of Salem, passed away at his home. Darin was born on October 6, 1966, in Salem, Illinois, the son of Paul Chitwood. Survivors include his father, Paul Chitwood, and wife Eileen of Salem; brother, Chris Chitwood of Centralia; step siblings, Steven Geurin, Jeff Geurin and wife Tammy, and Tony Geurin and wife Robin; nieces, Chelsey and Sydney Geurin; along with several cousins, two aunts, and several extended family members. He was p...

Leona L. Lallman, age 95 of Beckemeyer, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Mrs. Lallman was born in Beaver Prairie, Illinois, on December 1, 1929, a daughter of the late George and Catherine (Schoo) Lappe. She married Lavern E. Lallman at St. John's Church in Breese on April 26, 1947, and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2011. Leona was a hardworking woman who spent many years employed at Moran Shoe Factory and devoted much of her life to her...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Steve Zibby on July 7, 2023, in Clermont, Florida. Steve was born on May 21, 1946, in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Dr. Michael H. and Bobbie Zibby. Steve is survived by his wife, Mary Jo, children: Stephen Zibby, Lisa Onorato, Matt Zibby, and Amie Zibby; his grandchildren: Meghan Zibby, Zachariah Zibby, Mikaela Zibby, and David Zibby; his sister, Susan Aikman, and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Steve was precede...

Phyllis Bryant, a devoted homemaker, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Centralia, Illinois, Phyllis was born on July 12, 1933, to Henry Owens and LaVerne (Flagg) Myers. She married Malcom Gene Bryant and shared 49 years with him until he passed away on January 19, 1998 Phyllis graced the world with her presence for over nine decades, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. Phyllis dedicated h...

Carolyn Sue Engel, age 89, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the High Point Memory Care in Centralia with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Brownstown, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Fern Elsie (Kingery) Washburn. Carolyn was united in marriage to Charles E. Engel on March 21, 1954, in Brownstown, Illinois, and they shared 53 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on September 27, 2007. For many years, ...

Dora "Jeanie" Jean Peek, 80, of Waltonville, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon, passed away at 6:17 am August 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born April 29, 1945, in Leavittsburg, Ohio, to the late James M. and Eva M. (Titus) Morrison. Jeanie married Garnet "Buddy" Peek on December 21, 1963, in Leavittsburg, Ohio. In addition to her beloved husband, Jeanie is survived by her daughter, Teresa Hale and husband, Terry of Waltonville, Illinois; sons, Jon Peek of Columbi...

Johanna M. Diekemper, age 98 of Carlyle, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Hickory Estates in Greenville, Illinois. Johanna was born in Bartelso, Illinois, on January 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Wessel) Beckmann. She married Mathias Diekemper on June 2, 1953, at St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso, and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2008. Mrs. Diekemper dedicated her life to caring for her family as a loving homemaker. A faithful member of St. Mary's Catho...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lucia Nicole Hernandez, who was born and departed this world on Friday, August 15, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. Although her time with us was brief, she touched the hearts of those who awaited her arrival and will forever be cherished in our memories. Lucia was the beloved daughter of Adalit Hernandez and Kendra Hodge of Centralia. Her arrival was eagerly anticipated by her loving family, who grieve her loss while cherishing the love she brought ...