obituaries

Apr 8, 2026

Corliss A. Rollinson , 79, of Mattoon, formerly of Centralia passed away in her home April 8, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Sarah (Kaufman) Zemke; father, Frank Joseph Zemke; husband, Richard Rollinson Sr.; and grandson, Andrew.

Corliss was born on October 3, 1946, and lived a life full of love...

Apr 3, 2026

Wayne Kelly "Strawberry" Sides , 70, of Patoka passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Centralia Manor. He was born on May 18, 1955, in Centralia, the son of Wilbert Dee and Wilma (Cain) Sides.

Survivors include his daughter, Casandra (Mark) Boaen of Statesboro, Georgia; cherished granddaughter, Alexandra Feast; brother, Bill (Janell) Sides of Patoka; sister, Judy...

Apr 2, 2026

William Dean "Bill" Hill , 94, of Patoka passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Patoka on April 21, 1931, the son of Oscar and Rita (Schaffnit) Hill.  On April 15, 1956, he married the love of his life, Lois Britt, in Patoka where they resided and...

Apr 1, 2026

Mary Mae Auxier , 89, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on November 17, 1936, in Wayne County, Arel Township, the daughter of Homer Marshall and Lillie Marie (Trotter) Wells. She married the love of her life and best friend, Donald Auxier on February 6, 1955, in Peoria, and...

Mar 29, 2026

Michael Dale Mansker, 79, of Salem passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1946, in Thebes, IL, the son of Gordon and Anna (Adams) Mansker.

Survivors include his brothers, Ronald Mansker of Salem, and Dennis Mansker of Salem; niece, Shelly Johnson of Salem; and many more nieces, nephews, extended family members and...

Mar 26, 2026

Louis Dean Manns was born February 23, 1929 at home in Centralia, Illinois.  Dean went home to be with his family in heaven on Thursday, March 26, 2026.  He was 97 years old and went by his middle name because he said, "I am not a King!"   Dean was the third child born to Georgia and Ernest Manns.  He...

Mar 26, 2026

Kathryn Joann Lipe, 69, of Richview passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1956, in East St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Henry and Beverly (Thompson) Gould. She married Kevin P. Lipe on June 28, 2012, and he survives her in Richview.

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Mar 24, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" A. Zimmerman, 79, of Vernon, passed away March 24, 2026, at home.  She was born the daughter of Darrel and Joyce (Hathaway) Zimmerman in Vandalia.

Survivors to carry on Becky's loving spirit include her beloved daughter Tina (Kevin Rogers) Burton of St. Louis, Missouri; Brother Larry Zimmerman, wife Kay of Central City; cherished great-grandchildren Bella,...

Mar 24, 2026

Terry Lynn Baldridge , 73, of Centralia passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on June 27, 1952, in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Eddie and Dorothy Gibson. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Baldridge on June 14, 1985, in Manassas, Virginia, and he survives...

Mar 23, 2026

John W. Busscher passed away on March 23, 2026, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

He was born to his parents, William J. and Claire “Pat” Busscher on November 27, 1955, in Centralia, Illinois.

John married JoAnna Young on April 15, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2025. He was also preceded in death by parents; maternal...

Mar 21, 2026

John "Michael" Arnold, 41, of Salem, formerly of Odin passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1984, in Centralia, the son of John and Cindy (Spitler) Arnold.

Survivors who will mourn the passing of Michael include his devoted family, mother, Cindy Meredith and husband Rick of Odin; his father,...

Mar 19, 2026

Patricia Ann Sanner transitioned peaceful at home on March 19th, 2026.

Patricia was born on December 13, 1947, in Centralia, Illinois to Martin and Ida Robbins. She married Darrell Shook and they were later divorced. She married Alan Sanner on September 25, 1993, and he survives.

In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by...

Mar 18, 2026

James R. "Jim" Edwards , 65, of Alma passed away March 18, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on September 6, 1960, in Streator, IL, the son of Donald and Edna (Quick) Edwards. He married the love of his life, Malinda Back at the Patoka Methodist Church in 1983 and she survives...

Mar 16, 2026

George Greg Van Horne , 61, of Belleville passed away Monday, March 16, 2026.

Per Greg's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, with no public service.

Mar 12, 2026

Jo Ann Hediger , 83, of Salem passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home. She was born on December 6, 1942, in Odin, the daughter of Lenard and Mildred (Gillmore) Heinrich. She married the love of her life, Eugene Hediger on August 3, 1963, and he preceded her in death on January 26,...

Mar 11, 2026

Presiding Elder Rev. Val J. Powe passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the world grew a little quieter as Rev. Val J. Powe, Presiding Elder of the Southern Illinois District of the Indiana Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, answered when the Bishop of his...

Mar 9, 2026

Carrie Jo Panega passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at 8:33 p.m. surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling breast cancer.  Throughout her journey, Carrie faced each day with strength, grace, and a determination to continue loving and supporting the people around her.

Carrie was the devoted wife of Charles Panega, whose greatest...

Mar 8, 2026

Joseph Steven Davis , 69, of Odin passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of Joseph Daniel and Virginia Rosetta (Koonce) Davis. He married Marilyn Ann Margaret Winckowski on September 24, 1974, in Poplar bluff, MO and she survives him in Odin.

Along with his...

Mar 7, 2026

Donald "Uncle D" Wooters, 78, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1947, in Centralia, the son of Charles and Versie (Foster) Wooters. He married Elisa Godoyo in 1990, and she survives him in Sandoval.

Along with his devoted wife of thirty-five years, Elisa Wooters, survivors that will cherish dear...

Mar 7, 2026

Charles "Chuck" McDaniel , 72, of Centralia passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on June 10, 1953, in Centralia, the son Mary Louise (Sisson) Robbins.

Survivors that will remember Chuck's generous heart for his family include his siblings, Donna Wesling and Don Berry of Centralia,...