Dorothy Mae Leek, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on Tuesday, May 31st, 1932, in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of Ira Vincent Sturgeon, Sr. and Anna Mae (Larant) Sturgeon. Dorothy married Bill Leek, Sr. on May 29, 1949 and he preceded her in death on February 17, 2019. Dorothy was a devoted member of the Crossroads Church in Centralia, where she found comfort, community, and purpose. Her talent f...

Georgiann Fulton, age 82, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Voyage Senior Living in Marion. She was born on February 3, 1944, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Dorothea (Wilts) Johnson. On March 27, 1965, Georgiann married Charles Dwight Fulton in Hoyleton, Illinois. They shared many years of marriage until his passing. Together they built a life centered around faith, family, and farming. A devoted farm wife throughout her life, Georgiann foun...

Robert Allen Young, age 88, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2026, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois. He was born on July 8, 1938, in Raccoon Township, Illinois, the son of Paul L. Young and Louise (Lee) Young. When Robert was two years old, his family moved to Xenia, where he spent the remainder of his life. He graduated from Flora High School with the Class of 1957. On June 18, 1992, Robert married Rachelanne Keller in Carlyle, Illinois. Together they shared man...

William Eugene Fowler, 85, of Salem passed away on July 26th, 2026. He was born May 23rd, 1941, in Manhattan, New York to William Sr. and Loretta (Martin) Fowler. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Salem. At the age of 17, William joined the Navy and would serve 6 years, then at the age of 27 he would join and serve in the Marines during Vietnam. He was a member of Salem American Legion Post 128. He retired from NAL, where he was an operator. ...

Kinsley Ann Pate, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and light in the lives of all who knew her, was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, on a blessed Sunday, February 26, 2023, the daughter of Mathias Pate and Ashton Hutton. With deep sorrow, her family shares that she passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the tender age of three. Kinsley's radiant spirit and boundless energy were apparent to everyone she encountered. She was a wild spirit, fierce and outgoing, who lived her l...

Maxine Mae (Sprehe) Edwards, 80, of Belleville, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Friday, July 31, 2026. Born December 16, 1945, Maxine was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years James "Barney" Edwards, parents LeRoy and Verena (Dries) Sprehe, brother, Wayne and nephew Bradley (Shelby)Michael. Survivors include children, Kristi Edwards, Kimberly (Edwards) Slater, husband Oscar, and James Edwards, wife Jessica (Carr); grandchildren, Jacob (Kim...

With shattered hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved baby, Walker David Alli, who left us too soon at 19 weeks gestation. Our sweet little one slipped peacefully away into the arms of the angels. Though he never got to experience the world outside, Walker was deeply known, cherished and loved every single day. For 19 weeks, he only ever knew warmth, the rhythm of Emily's heartbeat and the sound of our voices. He brought an abundance of hope into our lives and the meaning of his tiny ...

Ruth Ann Booth, age 82, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Centralia Manor Nursing Home. Born on February 17, 1944, in Centralia, Ruth was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin Johnson and Kathleen (Dickinson) Johnson. Ruth Ann devoted her life to caring for others. She proudly served 48 years as a Registered Nurse at several facilities, including Good Samaritan Hospital, Warren G. Murray Developmental Center, Dr. Beguelin's office, and St. Mary's...