Charles R. Maddox, 86, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Charles was a member of the First Baptist Church of Centralia. He worked for the City of Centralia for 36 years before retiring. Charles loved spending time out with friends and family. He will be…… Read more »
Robert E. “Bobby” Pate, age 64, of Centralia, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bobby was a member of the Church of God in Centralia. Bobby enjoyed fishing, singing Karaoke, and camping. His family meant the world to him and he cherished the time he spent with…… Read more »
Karen Sue Hasler, age 73 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at her home. Karen worked as a caregiver. She was a member of the Orchardville Church. Karen loved her family and her fur babies. Funeral services for Karen Sue Hasler will be held on Saturday April 17, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.…… Read more »
Marilyn Paskavich, 62, of Junction City, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Marilyn worked at Caseys General Store in Centralia for 3 years. She enjoyed taking care of animals. Marilyn cherished the time she spent with her son, grandkids, family, and her three dogs: Baby, Teni, and…… Read more »
Violet “Vi” O. (Queen) Pasley, 91, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 pm April 3, 2021 at Clay County Hospital in Flora, Illinois. Mrs. Pasley was a member of Central Christian Church, enjoyed flowers and gardening, and loved her family dearly. A Visitation will be held Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 12:00 pm…… Read more »
In this month’s recap: Stocks posted solid gains due to improving economic conditions and widening vaccination programs. However, tech and high-growth stocks played a limited role in the rally. Monthly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, April 2021 U.S. Markets Improved economic conditions and broadened vaccine programs ignited a broad stock market rally, though…… Read more »
Larry Wayne Wilson, 61, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at 8:01 am April 7, 2021, at his home. He was born November 20, 1959, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Murrel Eugene Wilson and Mary (Spackey) Southerd. Larry married Rhonda (Thompson) Wilson on October 8, 2005, in Alaska and she survives in Salem. Larry…… Read more »
Gary L. Benjamin, 54, of Centralia passed away Monday, April 5th, 2021 at SSM Health St Mary’s in Centralia. Gary worked as a loyal employee at Warren G. Murray Center for many years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and wild storyteller. He enjoyed being outdoors, specifically camping and fishing. In leisure time, it…… Read more »
Marilyn Allen, age 95, of Longwood, Florida passed away peacefully at Orlando Lutheran Towers in Orlando, Florida on April 6, 2021. An outhouse and water pump were essential daily necessities in her early years! She met James William (Bill) Allen at Centralia High School, (The Orphans), and they married in 1947 after his return from…… Read more »
COVID-19 Relief Bill Signed Into Law A $1.9 trillion relief package. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources The House of Representatives passed a $1.9 trillion relief package focused on economic relief following the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was signed into law at the White House on Thursday.1 Beyond the much-discussed $1,400 stimulus checks, the…… Read more »