All Obituaries

Shirley Sanders, 82, of Odin passed away surrounded by the love of her family Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born on August 6, 1940, the daughter of Thomas and Elva (Kinder) McNelly in Gale, Illinois. She married Richard H. Rudolph, three children were born to this union, and he preceded her in death on November 23, 2014. She married Leonard D. Sanders and he survives her in Odin. Along with her husband, Leonard “Dean” Sanders, Shirley is survived by her sons, Gary (Leah)...

James D. “Jimmy” Ray 74, of Centralia passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, in his home with his family by his side in Centralia. He was born on July 4, 1948, the son of Darrell and Bertha (Rhynes) Ray in Centralia. He married his sweetheart, Pamela Eagan on September 20, 1970, in Centralia and they enjoyed almost 50 years of marital bliss with each other before her passing on February 18, 2020.  Survivors include his beloved children, David J. Ray of Centralia, and Debra...

Susan Jean “Susie” Cole, 73, of Salem, died Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on April 11, 1949, the daughter of Truman and Mary (Evans) Bartle, in Sandoval. She married the love of her life, John Cole, the boy she shared a Coke with at Taylor Maid in 7th grade, on December 28, 1968, in Sandoval, and he survives her in Salem. Along with her devoted husband of 54 years, Susie is survived by her beloved daughter, Megan Ryce and...

Patty L. Swango, 77, of Centralia passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, with her devoted husband by her side. She was born on November 28, 1945, the daughter of William and Lucy (Light) Spradling in Dunbar, West Virginia. She married Larry White on October 15, 1966, and he preceded her in death in 1990. Patty married Franklin D. Swango on February 6, 2001, and he survives her in Centralia. Along with her husband, Franklin Swango,...

W. Don Baldridge, 93, of Centralia passed away surrounded by the love and support of his family at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on January 4, 1930, the son of Guy and Hazel (Fouts) Baldridge in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Helen Mae Barton on September 10, 1948, in Centralia and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his beloved wife of 74 years, Helen Baldridge, Don is survived by his devoted family, sons, Kenneth Baldridge and...

Debbie Emma Ford, 66, of Centralia passed away surrounded by the love and support of her family Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 15, 1956, the daughter of Marvin Sr. and Ruby (Ord) Grote in Centralia. She married the love of her life, James Ford on April 28, 1978, in Centralia and he survives in Centralia. Along with her husband of 44 years, Debbie is survived by her one and only, beloved son Don Ford and wife Adrianne of Centralia; her precious...

Dennis Wayne Howell, 63, of Odin passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Salem Township Hospital. He was born on September 17, 1959, the son of Max E. and Geneva Pearl (McDaneld) Howell in Sterling, Illinois. He married the love of his life Theresa “Terry” Hildreth in 1980 in Centralia and she survives in Odin. Along with his beloved wife of 42 years, Terry Howell, Dennis is survived by his devoted family, his daughters Natalie Howell, and Emily Howell (Shane Mitchell) both...

Kenneth B. "Kenny" Jones, 85, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Fireside House in Centralia. He was born on August 16, 1937, the son of Kenneth L. and Beulah M. (Rosenbaum) Jones in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Shirley Sue Bone on June 8, 1957, at the Jefferson County Courthouse and she preceded him in death. Survivors include his beloved family, children Kenneth R. (Lisa A.) Jones of Walnut Hill, John D. Jones (Kay Donoho) of Junction City,...

Jean Ellen Fark, 74, of Centralia passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home. She was born on February 15, 1948, the daughter of James and Lula Mae (Duke) Hartwell in Centralia. She married Wayne Rinne and they later divorced. She married Larry Fark on July 6, 1983, in Las Vegas and he survives her in Centralia. Along with her husband Larry, survivors include her daughter Stacey Mulvaney of Alma; her daughter-in-law Della Tanner-Rinne of Salem; her grandchildren Coleman Mulvaney and...

Norma Jean Saale, 83, of Sandoval passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 18, 1939, the daughter of Delbert and Helen Wimberly in Salem. She married Donald P. Saale on November 19, 1955, in Salem, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2000. Survivors that will remember Norma’s welcoming smile and kindness to all include her beloved family, sons Don Saale Jr. and wife Marianne of Florida, and Daniel Saale of Tennessee; daughter Donna McGehee and...