It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Keplar, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Sharon passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Harrisburg, Illinois, Sharon brought joy and warmth to all those who knew her. She was the daughter of Lewis Tomlinson and Mary Belle (Wilson) Tomlinson. She married Harold Michael Canada, and they later divorced. On August 23, 1975, she married Charles "Bill" Keplar, and he pr...

Michael Douglas "Mike" Johnson, 72, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Centralia, the son of Earl and Barbara (Swan) Johnson. He married Linda Nail, and they shared 45 amazing years together. Survivors that will hold treasured memories of Mike include his devoted wife, Linda Johnson of Centralia; beloved children, Kristy Fahrenwald, Rebecca Ball, Amy Johnson, Tracy Karcher, Vance Johnson, and Jef...

Ian Douglas Donald Peak, 38, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 p.m. on November 10, 2025, at his home. He was born April 29, 1987, in Carbondale, Illinois, to James H. and Catherine E. (Harder) Peak. Ian married Anna M. (Knight) Peak on March 29, 2025, in Makanda, Illinois. In addition to his parents and wife, Ian is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Peak of Elizabethtown, Kentucky; his very special niece, Peyton Sloan; several nieces by marriage; and several aunts, uncles, and ...

Ellen Alene Bachman, age 89 of Fort Branch, IN, formerly of Salem, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on June 10, 1936, in Odin, the daughter of Valcoe C. and Dovie Loraine (Deadmond) Thompson. She grew up in a lively home, the fifth of seven children. She married Willard C. "Bill" Bachman Jr. in 1955 and became a licensed beautician. They lived in Danville and Oakwood to raise their family, moving back...

Charles David Price, 78, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 pm, November 7, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born August 18, 1947 in Mount Vernon to the late Glenn and Alice (Robinson) Price. Charles married Sue (Waite) Price on April 11, 1970, at the Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon. Charles is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Morgan of Maryville, Illinois and Jessica Wolf and husband, Chris of Wollongong, Australia; grandchildren, Cole Mo...

Vivian Winkler, 81, of Centralia, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Evercare in Breese, IL. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of William and Audrey (Modglin) Heern. Survivors include her beloved family, children, Sheila Dagg of Centralia, IL, Sonya Greathouse and Chris Western of Columbus, IN, and Travis Sanders of Salem, IL; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Clark and husband Art of Columbus, IN; husband, they later div...

Nelson David Jones, 84, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away at 9:23 a.m. on November 11, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1941, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late Nelson and Opal (Grahlherr) Jones. David married Dolly Grace (Lorance) Jones on May 28, 1961. They were blessed with 64 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, David Wayne Jones and wife, Arlene (Taylor) of Pittsboro, Indiana, Bradley Alan Jones and wif...

Roy Frederick "Fred" Thurmond, age 72 of Salem, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home. Fred was born on August 20, 1953, in Harrisburg, Illinois, the son of Eugene and Bonnie (Warmelink) Thurmond. He married Doris (Brinkman) Thurmond on April 5, 1986, in Okawville, Illinois and she survives in Salem. Also surviving are his children, Jess Thurmond of Salem, Jayme Thurmond of Salem, and Elizabeth Thurmond and fiancé Dustin O'Dell of Witt; step children, Melita ...