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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...