Carol Mabel Kracht, age 79 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home in Salem. Carol was born on February 24, 1946, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Johnson) Kracht. She married Leonard Wolff on August 6, 1963, and they would later divorce. From this union came their three sons, Brad, Darren, and Jason. Survivors include her children, Brad Wolff and wife Roma of Elsah, Illinois; Darren Wolff and wife Sheryl of Salem; and Jason Wolff and husband...

Louis Edwin Engel, age 89, lifelong resident of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at EverTrue Concordia Village Skilled Care in Springfield, IL. Masonic Rites Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Farina Cemetery. Memorials may go to Kinmundy Masonic Lodge or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com Louis was born on April 9, 1936, in Kinmundy, the tenth child of 16 children, son of Augu...

Patricia "Pat" Brake, 82, of Clay City, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Axiom Gardens of Flora with her family by her side. She was born in Iuka, Illinois, on January 19, 1936, to Virgil Cleo Bradley and Mary (Linder) Bradley. She married Harold R. Brake on January 22, 1956, at Barr Christian Church and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2012. Pat is survived by a son, Keith Brake and wife Sondra of Clay City; a sister, Betty Lorance of Louisville; grandchildren, Charlie Bra...

Pamela M. Brown passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on April 7, 1951, in Centralia, IL to George Faith and Mildred (Knight) Faith. Pamela served her community with compassion and dedication as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Friendship Manor in Centralia for over 20 years. Her gentle spirit and selfless nature were evident in her lifelong commitment to the well-being of her patients. She leaves behind to cherish her memory a special friend, Richard Brown of C...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a beloved member of our community - Allen Lee Haley of Waltonville, Illinois - a hardworking father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and sports enthusiast. Allen was born on July 8, 1947, to Herman and Geneva Haley (Traughber) in Collinsville, Illinois. Allen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife and companion of fifty-seven years, Mary Haley of Waltonville; son, Monty Haley and wife,...

Kenneth Elroy Barrow, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born on February 4, 1948, in Paris, Tennessee, son of Elroy and Mary Evelyn Barrow. Kenneth is survived by his three loving daughters: De'Anna Barrow of St. Peters, Missouri, Anita "Nina" Burnes and her husband Brett of Dix, and Kendra Johnson and her husband Troy of Centralia. He was a proud grandfather to Adra Burnes, Nobel Burnes and his wif...

David Milton Gaines, age 91, of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Brentwood, Tennessee, on Friday, April 25, 2025. David was born on April 24, 1934, in Dearborn, Michigan, to David Milton and Louise Colston Gaines. He married Victoria Ann Carlson on March 24, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, and they spent 66 wonderful years together before her passing on November 1, 2022. David is survived by three children: Douglas Gaines and wife Lori of Worden, IL; Elizabeth Br...

Gerald E "Jerry" Clifton, Jr. passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on May 4, 2025. He was 64 years of age. Jerry was born in Centralia on December 31, 1960, a son of Nina G. (nee Blake) and Gerald E. Clifton, Sr. He married Becky Wilkerson on May 4, 1985, and together they shared 40 years of happiness. In addition to his wife Becky, Jerry is also survived by his children, Curtis Clifton, and Nicole McCoy and husband Kyle, all of Centralia; his adoring gran...