Patrick Byars, 52, of Salem, passed away on September 29th, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital. He was born on November 4th, 1973, in Salem to Don and Peggy (Boyles) Byars. Patrick is survived by his sister, Mary (Chad) Mattingly; nephew, Ross Mattingly; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Patrick was a lifelong Salem resident. He resigned from Salem Tire due to health problems but found a new career making food deliveries. He enjoyed painting, riding...

Marion Joy Patterson, age 92, of Iuka, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Axiom Healthcare of Flora Joy was born on October 31, 1933, in Summitville, Tennessee, the daughter of Arch Lowrey and Ruby (Harmon) Lowrey. She married Charles Benjamin Patterson on December 24, 1949, in Salem, Illinois. Charles preceded her in death in 1996. She worked for 34 years for the State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in Salem. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, and wa...

Viola "Oley" Reuter, 88, of Centralia, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. She was born in Hoyleton, Illinois, the daughter of Gustav Sprehe and Lena (Harre) Sprehe. She married Melvin "Paul" Reuter on March 3, 1956, in Nashville, IL, and he preceded her in death on July 19, 2022. Oley is survived by one son, David Reuter and wife Barbi of Tuscan, AZ: two daughters, Connie Profancik and husband Marc of Centralia and Sally Wier and husband Tim of Sugarland, TX; nine ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica (Morton) Reynolds. Born on September 30, 1982, in Centralia, Illinois, Jessica departed this life on September 16, 2026, just shy of her 44th birthday. She is the daughter of James Virgil Johnston and Mary Louise Morton. Jessica was a devoted in-home healthcare provider for most of her adult life, a role that came naturally to her given her nurturing spirit and unparalleled dedication to caring for others. Her genuine kindnes...

Dawn M. Stedelin, age 72, of Huey, passed away at her home in Huey on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Dawn was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on February 19, 1954, a daughter of the late Arnold William "Bill" and Norma Jeane (Ahrens) Fritz. She married John Stedelin on October 22, 1994, and he survives in Huey. In addition to her husband John, Mrs. Stedelin is also survived by her children, Jarrod Ashby of Belleville, IL, Joe Stedelin (Kristen) of Centralia, IL, Brook Stewart (Jam...

Marvin Ray Rightnowar, 82, of Wentzville, Missouri, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on June 24, 1944, Marvin lived a life defined by unwavering faith, deep devotion to family, and a lifelong spirit of adventure. Though he spent his final years in Missouri and enjoyed much of his retirement in Springfield, Illinois, Marvin will always be remembered as a son of Southern Illinois, where he built his career...

Dr. William Herman Lindenberg, 92, of Centralia passed away peacefully Friday, September 25, 2026, at Fireside House in Centralia. He was born on October 27, 1933, in Centralia, the son of Elmer Clement and Fern (Halbert) Lindenberg. He married his true love and partner through sixty-seven dedicated years of marriage, Jean Kirby, on September 5, 1959, in Warrenville, IL. Along with his beloved wife, Jean Lindenberg, survivors include his three sons, Michael Lindenberg of Rhode Island, Mark Li...

Eugene William McArdle passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Fireside Nursing Home, Centralia, Illinois. He was born October 26, 1931, in Chicago, IL, the only child of William McArdle and Ethel Gleason. He is survived by Patricia, his wife of 44 years, and his children with Judith Cogan Heikes: Brendan McArdle of Villa Park, IL; Darren (Annissa) McArdle of Villa Park, IL; Meghan (John) Everhart of Shelburn, IN; Kristin (Joseph) Scott of Cibolo, TX; Siobhan (Robert) Arnott of Colliersvil...