Pastor Doug Romine, age 81 of Watertown, Tennessee, formerly of Salem, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his home. Doug was born on July 18, 1943, in Arcola, Illinois, the son of Bill and Ruth (Moore) Romine. He married Ellen Kay (Buchanan) Romine on October 2, 1964, in Tuscola, Illinois, and together they shared 57 years united in marriage and serving the Lord until her passing on November 20, 2021. Survivors include his two daughters, Carmen White and husband Bob of Salem, and De...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terri L. Simon, who departed this world on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the age of 69. Terri was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was a cherished resident of Collinsville, Illinois, but her journey began in her birthplace of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on Tuesday, January 10, 1956, the daughter of Bernard Braden and Laura Eileen (Sanders) Braden. Terri's life will be honored with a Funeral Service on Friday, May 3...

Nellie Linder, age 91 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family after being diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer on May 14th. Nellie was born on October 15, 1933, in Marion County, the daughter of Jason and Hazel May (Young) Chapman. She married Ron Howe, and they later divorced. She married Lawrence Linder in 1976, and he preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include her three children, Chuck Howe and wife Darlene, Cathy Malone and husband Je...

Nancy S. Deomes passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 22, after celebrating 86 years of life on the 19th of May. Born May 19, 1939, to Ernest and Georgia (Taylor) Manns, Nancy was one of ten siblings. She is survived by her husband, Jimmie C. Deomes, whom she married in Las Vegas on May 23, 1964. They were one day away from celebrating 61 years of marriage. Other survivors include her children: Sherlita (Deomes) LeGrand and husband Daniel, Pamela "PJ" (Deomes) LaBelle, Jas...

Kelly Speidel, 55 of McPherson, KS and formerly from Centralia, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Kelly is survived by his mother, Linda Foutch; sisters, Robin Speidel and Tabitha Johnson & husband Dennis (Bird); niece and nephew, Emily and Matthew Speidel; aunt, Sheila Smith, all of Centralia, IL. He is also survived by a special friend, Val Ferguson of McPherson, KS, and his loyal companion, Gunner. Kelly was preceded in death by his father, Gene Speidel; ...

Troy Spencer, 62, of Salem, passed away on May 22nd, 2025. He was born on September 19th, 1962, to Richard and Nona Kay (Jones) Spencer in Salem, Illinois. He loved to go hunting. He had a passion for collecting gadgets of all kinds. His greatest joy came from spending time with his grandchildren, who gave him the nickname "fun grandpa". Troy is survived by his wife: Darlene Spencer; 3 sons: Jordan (Amanda) Cody, Joshua (Heather) Cody, and Adam Marcello; one daughter: April (Charles...

Matthew Bernard "Matt" Sloat, 72, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 16, 1952, the son of Edgar and Martha (Gould) Sloat in East St. Louis, MO. He married the love of his life, Cecelia Dodson on April 9, 1977, and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his devoted wife, that Matt shared 48 wonderful years of marriage, survivors include his children, Anita (Jody) Baldwin of Mount Pulaski, IL, A...

Charles W. Dees, 86, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away at 5:43 pm on Friday, May 23, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Charles was born May 18, 1939, in Jefferson County, Illinois, the son of Orland C. Dees and Nina B. (Jones) Dees. He married Carole R. (Lynch) on June 14, 1959, at his parents' home in Waltonville, Illinois, and she survives in Bonnie. Mr. Dees was a graduate of Waltonville High School Class of 1957. Charles first worked at A and P Grocery ...