Judith Estell, 81, of Mascoutah, passed away at 11:55 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Illinois. She was born August 16, 1942, in Carbon Hill, Alabama, the daughter of Wallace Joshua and Nellie May (Sparks) Estell. Judith worked as a nurse for thirty-five years. She is survived by a son, Charles Johnson of Kennesaw, Georgia; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Jack Estell of Alabama, and Roger Estell of Georgia; and sisters, Shirley ...

Robert L. Erlinger, age 95, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. He was born on July 14, 1928, in Carlyle, the son of Leo and Mary (O'Brien) Erlinger. He married Lillian Lou Moss on July 10, 1971, in Carlyle and she preceded his death on June 11, 2004. Robert was known for his love of spending quality time with his family. His gentle and caring nature endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He never complained and approached life with a positive outlo...

Patricia "Pat" Barackman, age 88, of Carlyle, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on January 12, 1936, in Wade Township, the daughter of Paul and Dorothy (nee Wiese) Junker. She married Charles Barackman on February 14, 1956, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle which was a union of love that lasted until his passing on December 11, 2011. Left to cherish her memory are her three sons: Bradley Barackman, Brian Ba...

Mary Barry, 77, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. She was born on Wednesday, September 11th, 1946, in Clearance, Missouri, to the late Leopold and Martha (Ellyson) Pridemore. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Seabern Barry of Centralia; three daughters: Twila Donoho of Salem, Dianna Boyer of Salem, and Camille (Barry) Jones and husband Les of Ashley; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchi...

Suzanne Marcella (Tilley) Fink was born to Garvin and Genevieve Tilley in Centralia, IL on April 25, 1940, and passed away in San Luis Obispo, CA on February 20, 2024. She grew up in Centralia graduating from Centralia High School before moving with her family to Greenville, IL., where she was introduced by her dad to a Greenville College student and local restaurant fry cook, Newton Fink (1936-2021), whom she married in 1960. Newton and Suzanne then moved to Chicago to start a career and fam...

Jessica Lynn Kimpel, 38, of Waltonville, Illinois, passed away on April 10, 2024, at Crossroads Community Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois after a lengthy illness surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born May 25, 1985, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Roger and Abby Jo (England) Newell. Jessica is survived by her mother, Abby Jo Newell of Waltonville; sisters, Vanessa McGuire and husband, Ryan of Mount Vernon and Veronica Raley and husband, Elias of Sesser; former husband, Tyler Jo...

Ronald R. "Ronnie" McCarty, 67, of Iola, Illinois passed away at 1:21 pm, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home. Ronnie was born on February 22, 1957, in Vandalia, Illinois the son of Lawrence and Dorothy (Mulvaney) McCarty. Ronnie worked for many years for the Iola Elevator until it closed and his health declined Ronnie wasn't able to do much after that. He did like to play horseshoes and he went camping some when he was able. Ronnie is survived by a sister: Rhonda Julius of Kinmun...

Beverly "Billie Ann" Branon, 74, of Centralia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born September 21, 1949, in Centralia, to Grace Stinde and was raised by her grandparents Eck and Fern Miller along with their youngest daughter Linda (Miller) Telford, Billie Ann's special aunt. She married Jim Branon on November 30, 1966, in Centralia and he survives.. In addition to her husband of 57 years, Jim Branon of Centralia, Billie ...