Arnold William "Bill" Fritz, age 92 of Carlyle, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Mr. Fritz was born in Wesley, Iowa on January 1, 1932, a son of the late William A. and Wilma (nee Gerdes) Fritz. Bill married Norma Jeane Ahrens in Grinnell, Iowa on June 21, 1953, and she preceded in death on March 2, 2015. Mr. Fritz is survived by his children - Dawn M. Stedelin and husband John of Huey, Illinois, Dale William Fritz of Birmingham, Alabama, and Jelene R. Rickhoff...

Joseph R. Feather, 96, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away peacefully at 8:10 am, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home in Kinmundy. Joe was born on May 15, 1927, in Salem, Illinois the son of Ralph and Vivienne (Arnold) Feather. In 1945 he enlisted in the US Army and served his Country honorably during WWII. Joe married Audrey Leone Hults on March 10, 1955, in Kinmundy, Illinois and they shared 48 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on October 29, 2003. Joe dedicated his career...

Sharon Rosalie (Voyles) Belcher, 71, of Mount Vernon, died at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born on Sept. 5, 1952, in Mount Vernon, to the late Halick and Aliene (Lovin) Voyles. She married David Belcher on June 5, 2005, in Mount Vernon and he survives in Mount Vernon. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Belcher is survived by three sisters, Cindy Hefner and husband Tom of Bonnie, LeAnn Voyles of Bluford and DeeDee and husban...

Timothy Joe Inboden, age 65 of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Odin Health and Rehab. Tim was born on March 16, 1959, in Sullivan, Indiana the son of Keith and Luwanda Mae (Carman) Inboden. He is survived by his siblings, Rhonda Inboden of Missouri, David Inboden of Texas, and Steven Inboden and wife Yolanda of Texas; nephews, Steven Inboden and wife Jenny and Justin Inboden; and great-nieces, Cassie Inboden and Rose Inboden. He was preceded in death by his parents; six uncl...

Michael L. Peacock, 63, of Fairfield, Illinois, formerly of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:27 pm on April 9, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born July 8, 1960, in Fort Benning, Georgia to the late Donald and Elizabeth (Meyers) Peacock. Michael married Karen (Gill) Peacock on May 20, 1983. In addition to his beloved wife of nearly forty-one years, Michael is survived by his daughters, Lori Duncan and husband, Robert of Fairfield, Illinoi...

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...