Donald Richard Stroud, 69, of Dix, passed away at 8:40 a.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Marion VA Community Living Center, in Marion, Illinois. He was born December 17, 1954, in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of John Luther and Thelma Jean (Young) Stroud. On April 13, 1991, in Ina, Illinois, he married Susan Kay Johnson, and she preceded him in death on January 8, 2016. He is survived by two sons, Jerrod Stroud and wife Brandy of Bonnie, and Donald "Boulder" Richard Strou...

Richard Ferris, Sr., 60, of Iuka, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home. He was born October 19, 1964, in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Silver Pigg and Lila Mae (Clutts) Ferris. He married Diane L. Berkshire in 1984 and they later divorced. Richard is survived by his son: Richard Ferris, Jr. of Highland, Illinois; two grandchildren: Phoenix Ferris and Taylor Jo Ferris both of Highland, Illinois; his fiancé: Rebecca Endicottt of Iuka; two sisters and three brothers: Lau...

Barbara Kunkle, 65, of Centralia, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born February 19, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Harry Edward Balvin and Ruth Constance (Bruening) Balvin. On May 16, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, Barb married John Kunkle and he survives in Centralia. In addition to her husband of 37 years, John Kunkle of Centralia, she is also survived by her brother: Norman Balvin of Arizona. She was preceded in death b...

Mr. Sylvester George Lisk, age 56, of Opdyke, Illinois, ascended into heaven on November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Sylvester was born on September 20, 1968, in Nashville, Illinois, to Jerome and Rita (Dudek) Lisk. He was the fifth of seven children and grew up alongside his siblings: Raymond, Patricia, Dean, Anne, Madalyn, and Christopher, all who he dearly loved. Sylvester attended St. Ann Catholic School and Nashville Community High School. After graduation, he ...

Phyllis Rose Logan, 97 of Centralia, Illinois passed peacefully passed away at Fireside Nursing Home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Phyllis was born August 12, 1927, in Centralia, Illinois. She was the daughter of Phillip and Wilmoth (Schmidt) Maddox. Phyllis was a member of the First Baptist Church in Centralia and previously worked as a realtor for the Frederich Agency. Phyllis wed Gilbert Logan, on June 2, 1950, at First Baptist Church in Centralia, Illinois. Phyllis is survived by her two ...

Joann Niederhofer, 90, of Richview passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by her family at Salem Township Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Leota (Wooden) Arment in LaPlata, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Loren "Roy" Niederhofer on April 15, 1951, in Blytheville, Arkansas, and he preceded her in death on May 8, 1993. Survivors that will keep treasured memories of Joann close to their heart include her beloved family, daughter...

Tina M. Pratt, 69, of Centralia, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She was born September 25, 1955, in South Carolina, the daughter of Betty (Frederick) Cole. Tina married the love of her life, Clifford L. Pratt, Jr. on February 18, 1972, and he survives. In addition to her husband of 52 years, Clifford L. Pratt, Jr. of Centralia, she is also survived by her two sons: Phillip E. Pratt of Centralia and Daniel W. Pratt and wife Robin of Waterloo; one granddaughter: Mercedes Pratt; five ...

Richard D. "Rick" Jackson Jr., 64, of Odin passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1960, the son of Richard Sr. and Lynda (Mason) Jackson in Salem, IL. He married Melissa Hays on September 13, 1991, in Odin, and she survives him. Along with his wife of 33 years, Melissa Jackson, survivors include his daughters, Sara Young (Alex) of Florence, Alabama, and Emaly Sanders (Skylar) of Ce...