Lois Jean Green, age 89 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Lois was born on December 16, 1934, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Rolla Andrew and Irma Lucille (Williams) Wells. She married Willard Green on October 4, 1952, at a small private ceremony in Salem and together they enjoyed 51 years united in marriage. Survivors include her children, Ed Green and wife Julie of Kinmundy and Su Phelps and husband David of DeFuniak...

On April 16th, 2024, Elmer (Ray) Schooley passed away at Odin Healthcare. Born on September 18th, 1958, in Salem, Illinois to Glen and Mary Schooley. He will now be forever chasing the fattest coons and fishing for the meanest catfish with his trusted Redbone. Ray leaves behind his significant other: Pam Bradford. Three sisters: Rota Harrell of Wayne City, Illinois, Thera Morris of Chicago, Illinois, and Vana Haggerty of Centralia, Illinois. One son: Jason Ray Schooley of Alma, Illinois. One ...

Jackie "Jack" O. Shelton, 86, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Centralia Manor Nursing Home. Jack was born on Saturday, May 15, 1937, in Centralia, Illinois to John and Velva (Branch) Shelton. He married Sandra K. Soper on May 21, 1959, and they later divorced. He married Sandra (Sturgeon) Shelton on December 8, 2001, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2017. Jack is survived by his significant other Nancy Jones of Centralia known as "My Nancy"...

Georgia H. Haas, 90, of Junction City, passed on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Georgia came into this life on May 13, 1933, in Centralia. She was the daughter of John H. Smith and Mary Edna (Livers) Smith. She married Gene Haas on January 15, 1955, and he passed on May 22, 2010. When Georgia moved on to eternal life, she left behind one son: Rodney Haas and his wife Karen of Cahokia, IL; three daughters: Cynthia Leek and husband Billy of Junction City, Brenda...

Ronnie Lee Henson, 66, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on April 21, 2024, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born April 24, 1957, in Sterling, Illinois to the late Howard and Betty (McDoneld) Henson. Ronnie is survived by his siblings, Eddie Henson, Marie Garner, and Brenda Atchison and husband, Jim; son, Jarrod Henson; several nieces and nephews, including special nieces, Angel Rector and Brandi Witzel; special friend, Carolyn Patterson-O...

Etta Rae Fletcher, 63, of Salem passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She was born December 16th, 1960 to Frank and Betty (Stroud) Nelson in California. Etta is survived by her mother: Betty Pollard. One son: Jody and wife Starla of Murphysboro, Illinois. Two daughters: Nadia Shenshen and Husband Eddie Seawood of St. Louis, Missouri, and Samia Shenshen and husband Hassan Amniser of Salem. Fourteen grandchildren: Saade Amniser, Zacia Amniser, Aisha Amniser, Roud...

Nickie Diane Redfern, 68, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:40 pm on April 18, 2024, at her residence. She was born August 19, 1955, in East Saint Louis, Illinois to the late Richard and Betty Hatfield. Nickie married Charles "Chuck" Redfern on August 17, 1985 in Centralia. In addition to her beloved husband, Nickie is survived by her children, Mark Redfern of Centralia and Heather Tremblay and husband, Ronnie of Belleville, Illinois, and Jill Malkalick; grandchildren, Mark ...

Harold Geibe Boyles, age 93 of Salem, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 19, 2024, at Salem Township Hospital with his son by his side. Harold was born to Roscoe and Reba (Geibe) Boyles on July 3, 1930, in Stevenson Township, Marion County. He was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War. Harold married Elizabeth Joan Lusch on January 25, 1957, and they enjoyed 67 years of marriage. Harold was a charter member and a past President of the Marion Cou...