Obituaries
Karen Kickasola Reichert, age 77 of Grand Chain, Ill. passed away at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at her home.
She was a beloved momma, granny, and great-granny. She missed her husband, Skip Reichert, over the last six years.
She loved watching her grandkids play sports and playing with her...
Paul Michael Spiller, age76, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Dec. 21, 1948, in Anna the son of Paul L. and Margaret Ann (Brust) Spiller. On Nov. 14, 1967, he married the love of his life, Nancy K. Spiller....
Billy Mac Travis, age 68 of Jonesboro, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at St. Louis Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 4, 1957 in Anna, the son of Billy Lee and Maxine (Lingle) Travis.
Billy Mac is survived by his son, Jeremy Travis of Murphysboro; daughter, Rachel Travis of Wolf Lake; grandchildren,...
Helen Elaine Bone, age 78, of Vandalia, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at Integrity of Cobden in Cobden, Ill.
She was born on Oct. 25, 1947 to Henry and Ollie Bell (Jackson) Elder in Vandalia, Ill.
Helen was a homemaker and loved listening to Classic Country Music and she loved to sing and...
While the number of Americans who smoke declines each year, whether it’s cigarettes or vaping, smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths in the United States, with secondhand smoke contributing to an additional 41,000 deaths nationwide.
November is Tobacco Cessation Month. Through funds received...
Barbara June Crecelius, 84, of Olmsted, Ill. passed away at 1:46 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Barbara was born and raised in Mound City, Ill. She was born March 5, 1941, daughter to James Russell and June (Trammel) McGill.
She was a...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Freida June Sheible while surrounded by the comfort and love of all five of her daughters.
Our heavy hearts find comfort in the thought of mom being greeted by Jesus with her mother and step father, Ola Mae and Clarence Essex and her...
Margie Williams, age 90 of Tamms, Ill., passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
She was born on July 28, 1935 to Hubert and Dot (Latamondeer) Merryman in Dorena, Mo.
Margie was a homemaker and spent many years volunteering her time and love at both hospitals in Cape...
Gerald “Cowboy” Lingle, age 69, of Anna, passed away at 5:31 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 20, 1956 to the late Forrest (Tiny) and Beverly (Sue) Lingle of Anna.
He caught the love of his life in 1979 and he...
Maxine Ellis, age 87 of Jonesboro, went home to her Lord and Savior, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
She was born Feb. 16, 1938, in Jonesboro, the daughter of Leo K. and Lydia (Bartruff) Bernhard.
She married Ronald Eugene Ellis on Sept. 5, 1959.
Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ron...
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