Obituaries
2024 05/01 - Lois Jean Green
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...
2024 05/31 - Jackie 'Jack' O. Shelton
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"...
2024 04/26 - Georgia H. Haas
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...
2024 04/26 - Sterling Williams
Sterling Williams, 30, of Atlanta Georgia, formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1993, the son of Stirling and Geutanna Moore in Centralia. Survivors that will mourn the loss of Sterling include his parents, Stirling and Geutanna Moore; his beautiful children, Aaliyah Dunkley, and Eliana Ellington; brothers, Darrian Williams and significant other, Kristi, Darren Whitelow, Kyrran Williams, Armond Moore, Devin Johnson, Ardi Moore; sisters...
2024 04/25 - Ronald L. Woodward
Ronald L. Woodward or "Woody" as many knew him, moved to his long-awaited Heavenly home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ron loved God, his family, his country, and his people. He set an example for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. Ron was born on April 29, 1936, in Iuka. The son of David and Lyda (Mulvaney) Woodward. He married the love of his life, Betty Lou Thomas on September 3, 1955. She preceded him in death. He is survived b...
2024 04/25 - Elmer (Ray) Schooley
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 ...
2024 04/25 - Mary Stonequist
Mary Stonequist, of Salem, passed away on April 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Kane County, Illinois to Arther and Elizabeth (Marsh) Stonequist. She was a postal carrier for more than a decade in DeKalb, Illinois. She was also a member of the VFW in DeKalb, Legend in DeKalb, and the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem. Mary is survived by three sons: Michael Stonequist of Salem, Gregory Edwards of Genoa, Illinois, and Thomas Lenker of DeKalb. One daughter: N...
2024 04/25 - Phyllis Wilson
Phyllis Wilson, 77, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024, at her home, which is the same home she was born in. She was born on August 13, 1946, to Vern and Nola Hamson in Belle Rive. She married William Franklin Wilson on December 22, 1963. They were blessed with sixty years of marriage before he preceded her in death on April 8, 2024. Phyllis is survived by two sons, Todd Wilson of Irvington, Illinois, and Doug Wilson and wife, Denise of Mount Vernon, Illinois; seven grandkids; four gre...