Eddie Lee Haynes, age 82, of Salem, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital. Eddie was born on March 8, 1943, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Ivan Haynes and Betty Jeanette (Denson) Borrow. He married Veronica (Patterson) Haynes on May 22, 1990, in Salem, Illinois, and together they shared 35 wonderful years of marriage. Survivors include his wife, Veronica of Salem; children, Tena Gould and husband Ronnie of Vandalia, Tammy Kinkle and husband Jeff of Pocaho...

Liam Alexander Foster, infant son of Lindsay (Mansker) Foster, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, at just 10 days old. Liam was born on October 28, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. Though his time on earth was brief, he filled the hearts of his family with immeasurable love and joy. He is survived by his mother, Lindsay; his three sisters, Kendel, Kylie, and Kenslie Foster; and two special aunts, Jessica Carter and Shana Lewis. Liam wa...

Delores A. Goree, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, died at 11:16 pm Saturday, November 8, 2025, at her residence. She was born September 8, 1940, in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Clifford and Lois (Wolfe) Hawkins. On January 15, 1958, in Mount Vernon, she married Robert E. Goree. He preceded her in death on September 9, 2014. Delores is survived by her sons, Perri Vance Goree and significant other, Michele, Aaron Wade Goree and wife, Billie, and Rod Evan Goree and wife, Cheryl; grandchildren, L...

Glennis Virgil Harmon, age 83 of Kell, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at his home in Kell. He was born January 28, 1942, in Johnsonville, IL, in a 14 x 20 one-room cabin, to Doris (Bradley) and Virgil Harmon. He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1963. He married Karen S. Hickey in 1964, and they later divorced. In 1972, he married Janice Holleman, who preceded him in death on May 14, 2012. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He loved spending time ...

Robert W. Leonard, 78, of Salem, went to his eternal home on Nov. 4, 2025, at 8:20 a.m. his wife, Vicki, was holding his hand when he took his last breath. The Holy Spirit surrounded them both with comfort and peace. Robert was born on June 16, 1947, in Salem, the son of Russell & Rosemary (Myers) Leonard. On Feb. 20, 1987, he married Vicki Brown. They lived through life's challenges for 40 years and were married for 38. He is survived by his wife Vicki of Salem; daughter, Roseanna Kim; ...

Aydan Creed Morgan, age 21 of Mt.Vernon, formerly of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at his home. Aydan was born on November 24, 2003, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Chris Kelly and Melissa Morgan. Survivors include his parents, Chris Kelly and wife Amanda of Salem; Melissa Morgan of Centralia; son, Waylon of Pana; siblings, Jayda Hunt, Skyler Downes, Aryana Morgan, and Akriah Morgan; grandparents, Bill and Clarita Stachowski of Junction City, Lisa Morgan of Centralia, an...

Phyllis Jean (White) Robbins, 95, of Centralia, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Centralia Manor. She was born on January 7, 1930, in Centralia, the daughter of Renzo and Eleanor (Schneider) Phelps. She married James Edward White on July 3, 1949, and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1995. She married Harold "Glenn" Robbins on February 15, 1997, and he preceded her in death on November 8, 2015. Survivors that will remember the way Phyllis brought love and happiness to...

Ky Bechtel, 58, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on October 29, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1967, in Mount Vernon, IL, to Morris H. Bechtel and Dorothy Jean Wisebecker. Ky married Phyllis (Ullery) Bechtel on February 14, 1998, in Woodlawn, IL. Ky is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Bechtel; Daughters, Brittany Bechtel and Fiancé Cody Benjamin of Bluford, IL, Tiffani (Seth) Walden Holder of Texico, IL; Son, Kyle Walden of Houston, Tx; Grandchildren...