Wanda Lee Nash, age 95, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Axiom Gardens in Flora. Wanda was born on February 22, 1931, in Flora, the daughter of Ruby and Clara (Boehner) Reddish. She grew up in the Flora area and was a proud graduate of Flora High School. On March 11, 1952, Wanda married the love of her life, Clinton "Junior" Harrison Nash Jr. Together, they built a life rooted in hard work, faith, and family. In 1956, they purchased a farm in Xenia, wh...

Clyde E. Nolte, a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on Wednesday, November 7th, 1945, in Carlyle, the son of Henry and Helen (Yardley) Nolte. Clyde served his country in the United States Army. He was a registered land surveyor in the State of Illinois. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to HM&G in Carlyle. His dedication to his profession was matched by his lov...

Alvina M. Donnewald, age 100 of Carlyle, passed away at Cedarhurst of Breese on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Alvina was born in Bartelso, Illinois, on August 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Mensing) Bergmann. She married Raymond "Bud" Donnewald on March 28, 1951, in Carlyle, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on February 29, 1984. Mrs. Donnewald is survived by her four children, Jean (Kevin) Howe, Mike (Brandy) Donnewald, Mary Ann (Michael) Liut, and Bob Donnewa...

Karen Jean (Richison) Hudgens (71) of Bradenton, FL (formerly of Salem, IL) passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2026, at Tidewell Hospice in Bradenton, FL. Karen was born on July 19, 1954, in Mt. Vernon, IL, to parents Arthur J. Richison and Norma Jean (Simmons) Richison. She married Norman Hudgens on April 29, 1973, at the First Christian Church in Salem, IL. Karen loved working with flowers, gardening, and reading. She had an upholstery business, as she really loved mending and sewing. Karen...

Virgil Ford, 92, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor on March 31, 2026, at 2:45 pm in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born June 20, 1933, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to the late Lester Ford and Edith (Phelps) Ford. Virgil married the late Norma (Bond) Ford on December 12, 1956. Virgil is survived by his sons, Brian Ford and wife, Rhonda of Mt. Vernon, IL, Rodney Ford and wife, Pamela of Mt. Vernon, IL; daughter, Joyce Ford of Olney, IL; grandsons, Adam Ford and wife...

Elmer Austin, age 85, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at Centralia Manor on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1940, in Montgomery County, Illinois, the son of Emmett and Edna (Stahr) Austin. Elmer married Janet Sawyer on June 12, 1971, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and she survives. Elmer retired from Egyptian Concrete. He was a member of Odin First Baptist Church and lived a life centered around faith, family, and simple joys. He enjoyed gardening and taking great pr...

Joyce Anita (Ruddell) Fatheree, age 79 of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Salem. Joyce was born on March 6, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William Leslie and Joy Opal (Bunnell) Ruddell. She is survived by her three children, Ron Fatheree and wife Shana of Centralia, Anita Weaver and husband Greg of Salem and Brian Fatheree and wife Shari of Deer Lodge, TN; five grandchildren, Robert Weaver and wife Caela, Philip Weaver, Samantha Beck and husband...

Kolin Ambuehl, 63, of Salem, passed away at his home on March 27th, 2026. He was born to LaVerne and Marcelline (Gentry) Ambuehl on January 19th, 1963, in Vandalia, Illinois. He is survived by his sons: Tyler (Shanna) Ambuehl of Dietrich and Garrett Ambuehl of Florida; grandchildren: Christian, Jenna, Ava, and Madison Ambuehl; sister: Janeen (Greg) Hawley of Salem; brothers: Kyle (Lisa) Ambuehl and Todd (Alisha) Ambuehl of Salem; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death b...