JoAnn L. Gebke, age 80 of Bartelso, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, April 4, 2025. JoAnn was born in Germantown, IL, on October 20, 1944, a daughter of the late George and Anna (Sprehe) Diesen. She married Gene Gebke at St. Boniface Church in Germantown on November 6, 1965, and he survives in Bartelso. In addition to her husband Gene, Mrs. Gebke is also survived by her children - Ryan Gebke of Bartelso and Danielle Schlarman (Robert Higgins) of Carlyle; her beloved...

Raymond J. Petermeyer, age 83 of Carlyle, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois, on Monday, April 7, 2025. Mr. Petermeyer was born in Breese, Illinois, on June 13, 1941, a son of the late August J. and Leona A. (Pollmann) Petermeyer. Ray was a hardworking and devoted man who spent much of his career at Granite City Steel. A proud veteran, Mr. Petermeyer served honorably in the United States Army and continued his commitment to service as a member of Beckem...

Phillip N. Palm, age 66, of Carlyle, passed away at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL, on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Phil was born in Centralia, Illinois, on July 28, 1958, a son of William and Arlene Palm. He married Judy L. Unverfehrt on September 20, 1980, and she preceded him in death on June 4, 2006. He later married Linda Davis on August 2, 2008, and she survives in Carlyle. In addition to his wife Linda, Phil is survived by his parents, William and Arlene Palm; his children, Justi...

Edward F. Bouas, a cherished resident of Libertyville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on Tuesday, August 10, 1948, in Belleville, Illinois to Wilbur and Agnes (Doolin) Bouas. On August 30, 1969, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Centralia, Ed married the love of his life, Karen Castleman. Ed is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Karen Bouas, who resides in Libertyville, Illinois. His memory will be cherished by his brother, James Bou...

Crysti Blacklock, 60, of Johnston City, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Integrity Healthcare in Herrin. She was born August 24, 1964, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Ronald and Lula Mae (Ellis) Morris. On October 25, 2004, she married Robert Blacklock, and he survives. Crysti was a graduate of Mt. Vernon Township High School. She is survived by her mother, Lula Mae Morris of Mt. Vernon; her husband, Robert Blacklock; children, Michael Parker, Heather Barber and husband Za...

Victoria Marie "Vic" Steele, 70, of Odin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, friends and much love Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on July 4, 1954, in Centralia, and her birthdate truly suited her "firecracker" personality. Vic was the daughter of her beloved parents, Virgil and Barbara (Tillman) Steele. Survivors that will remember how Vic changed the lives for the better of everyone she met include her dear siblings, Robert and Sandy Steele of Johnston Ci...

Carmelina Meling Barnett, 85, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:56 am on March 28, 2025, at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born July 24, 1939, in Pinamungahan, Cebu, Philippines to the late Sotero Peña and Cieilia (Quibobo) Gines. Carmelina married Alois "Pete" Barnett on October 27, 1979. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2005. Carmelina is survived by her stepchildren, Barney Barnett of Mount Vernon, Mark Barnett and wife, Traci of Ken...

Danny L. Thompson, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on Friday, July 5, 1946, in McLeansboro, Illinois, the son of Carl Thompson and Opal (McPeak) Thompson. He married Mischelle Walton for many year,s and they later divorced. Danny is survived by his children: Cindy Moss and her husband John of Marion, Margi Thompson of Marion, Leslie Whitaker and her husband Greg of Huey, Shana Thompson-Travous of Trenton, an...