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 ...

Vera A. Charlton, age 94 of Salem, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at her daughter's home in Kell. Vera was born on July 14, 1929, in Marion County, IL the daughter of John and Lena (Stuber) Boyles. She married Eddie Charlton on March 8, 1946, at the Grace United Methodist Church in Salem and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her three children, Betty Jane Wallace of California, Charles Charlton and wife Vicki of Kell, and Judith Beckmann and husband Scott of Kell; grandchi...

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...

Heaven gained a little angel as Amerr'i Que Boughers, the infant son of Melissa Boughers, passed on to Eternal Life. Amerr'i is survived by his loving mother, Melissa Boughers, siblings: Brayden, Quincy D. Hughes III, Braylee, and Madilyn, grandparents: Bobby and Christina Glenn & Larry and Georgana Boughers, aunt: Alyssa Boughers, uncles: Cody Boughers and Jonah Boughers, and cousin: Tahlie Boughers. He was preceded in death by his great-grandma: Sandra Boughers and special cousin: Anna ...

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...

Edward A. Becker, age 81 of Carlyle, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Mr. Becker was born at Scott Air Force Base on March 21, 1943, a son of the late Elmer and Dorothy (nee Fournine) Becker. He married Mary Ott on June 5, 1965, and she survives in Carlyle. In addition to his wife Mary, Mr. Becker is also survived by his son - Michael Becker and wife Melanie; and 2 grandsons - Andrew and Nicholas Becker. He was preceded in death by his parents, El...

Lincoln "Wayne" Wagner, 93, of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 1:55 am on April 19, 2024, at Heartland Medical Center in Marion. He was born March 13, 1931, in McPherson, Kansas to the late Lincoln C. and Bonnie R. (Smith) Wagner. Wayne married Marilyn (Martin) on May 31, 1952, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with nearly 72 years of marriage. In addition to his beloved wife, Wayne is survived by his sons, Martin Wagner and wife, Jean of Vincennes, Indiana, and Scott Wa...

Daniel Wayne Montgomery, 34, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 8:53 pm on April 14, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born February 23, 1990, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Mark Oslager and Heather Deanne(Montgomery) Rush. Daniel is survived by his mother, Heather Rush of Mount Vernon, Illinois; father, Mark Oslager and wife, Michele of Mount Vernon, Illinois; brothers, Jailon Rush and wife, Paige of Mount Vernon, Illinois, Joel Rush of Mount Vernon, Illinois, and Bradie Oslager ...