Darlene Nelson, 85, of Centralia passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary’s. Funeral Arrangements are pending at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home where friends may call and inquire for more information.… Read more »
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2020 09/17 – Sheryl Lynn Strauch
Sheryl Lynn Strauch, age 68 of Yakima, Washington, passed away at her daughters’ home in Salem on Monday, September 14, 2020. She joined two older brothers, Cecil “Ray” and Gary Cox. Sheryl grew up in the Black Diamond area of Auburn. As a high-spirited teen, she wasn’t content spending so much time in the country…… Read more »
2020 09/26 – Charles E. Chambers, Jr.
Charles E. Chambers, Jr., age 83, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:25 P.M. on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Twin Willows Nursing Center in Salem, Illinois. Charlie was a devoted member of the Calumet Street Christian Church, formerly the Hickory Street Christian Church, where he was a deacon, elder, treasurer, Sunday School teacher,…… Read more »
2020 09/16 – Eric Wayne Simmons
Eric Wayne Simmons, 45 of Poplar Bluff passed away suddenly on September 11, 2020 in Edwardsville, IL. Eric was manager of the RNR Tire Express in Poplar Bluff. He attended the Palace of Praise Church. He enjoyed hunting with his father-in-law, watching Yankee baseball, Alabama football, watching his nephews play sports, playing darts, attending music…… Read more »
2020 09/19 – Alex W. Fulton, Sr.
Alex W. Fulton, Sr, age 72, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at home after a long battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer). Alex proudly served as a US Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals including a Purple Heart. Prior to his retirement, Alex was a machinist with…… Read more »
2020 09/16 – Sharon T. Grathwohl
Sharon T. Grathwohl, 68, of Hoyleton, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Odin Healthcare Center. Sharon was a private sitter and a nurse’s aide for several years. She also completed her Dietician Certification. She enjoyed driving the grain truck when helping her husband Gale farm. Sharon was a very religious person and was known…… Read more »
2020 09/18 – Beverly Davis
Beverly Davis, 86, of Centralia passed away peacefully Monday, September 14, 2020 at Fireside House in Centralia. Beverly was a natural born caretaker all of her life. She felt blessed to be a wife and mother and gave all her energies to caring for her family and her home. When her family was grown, Beverly…… Read more »
2020 09/17 – Amiee Lynn Gura-Lowry
Amiee Lynn Gura-Lowry, 31, of Altamont passed away at 11:30 AM, Friday, September 11, 2020, at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was a member of the Altamont Lutheran Church, and was a devoted mother, who loved her children deeply. She was also passionate about and helped organize the Veteran Memorial Services in…… Read more »
Monthly Economic Update
In this month’s recap: Stocks prices surged in August as investors cheered positive news of a potential COVID-19 treatment and welcomed a month-long succession of upbeat economic data. Monthly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica Financial Resources, September 2020 U.S. Markets Stock prices surged in August as investors cheered positive news of a potential COVID-19…… Read more »
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes
A Checklist for When a Spouse or Parent Passes An overview of some of the fundamental steps to take. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources When you lose a spouse, partner, or parent, the grief can be overwhelming. In the midst of that grief, life goes on. There are arrangements to be made, things to…… Read more »