Obituaries

Virgie Tutt Bassett, age 88 of Alma, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Centralia Manor with her granddaughter by her side.

Virgie was born on May 10, 1937 in Stillwater, Kentucky, the fifth child of nine brothers and sisters born to Luther W. Tutt and Mallie (Bailey) Tutt. She married Dayne Ellis Bassett on...

Mr. Kelly D. Cameron of Fairview Heights, IL, departed this life from a sudden illness at his residence on Monday, May 12, 2025 at 9:50 P.M. He had attained the age of 39 years, 5 months and 21 days.
Kelly was born on November 21, 1985, in Nashville, IL, the son of Wesley and Pamela (Kurwicki) Cameron.
Kelly took...

Joyce Arleen (Washburn) Cranford, of Carlyle, passed away at the age of 83, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at her daughter's home in Carlyle, surrounded by her family. She was born October 30, 1941, in Breese, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert and Alta (Corson) Washburn. Ms. Cranford attended Carlyle Grade School and...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a beloved member of our community - Allen Lee Haley of Waltonville, Illinois - a hardworking father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and sports enthusiast. Allen was born on July 8, 1947 to Herman and Geneva Haley (Traughber) in Collinsville, Illinois.

Allen was...

John R. Hays, 76, of Salem, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at his home with his family at his side.
John was born on November 26, 1948, the son of Roy and Margaret (Burkett) Hays. He married Janet (Maxey) Hays on February 14, 1992, in Salem, Illinois, and together they shared 33 years united in marriage and 37...

Delbert W. Higgins passed away at his home in Carlyle on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the age of 78.

Mr. Higgins was born on December 8, 1946, in Breese, Illinois, a son of the late Elmer and Lorraine (nee Sommers) Higgins. Delbert cherished his life with Patricia (Rensing) Higgins, to whom he was united in marriage...

Michael A. Kleine, age 68, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those who loved him. Born on March 11, 1957, in Centralia, he was the beloved son of Ralph "Hank" and Maxine (Barger) Kleine. Michael married Dena Harris on November 14, 2014, and she survives in...

Carol Mabel Kracht, 79 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her home in Salem.
Carol was born on February 24, 1946, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Johnson) Kracht. She married Leonard Wolff on August 6, 1963, and they would later divorce. From this union came their three...

Wayne L Krehbiel, 94, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 9:42 am May 15, 2025 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon. He was born July 3, 1930 in Mound Ridge, Kansas to the late Herman Gustav and Anna (Albright) Krehbiel. Wayne married Betty Westerman on November 4, 1950 and they have three children...

David Earl Loden of Centralia, formerly of Grand Tower, Illinois passed away, surrounded by love on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Middlesboro, KY on Sunday, March 10, 1946 to Jesse and Gladys (Poe) Loden.
David had many accomplishments during his 78 years. His driven personality led...

Michael Kevin Mullen, 84, of Salem, died peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, fortified by the sacraments of the Church, on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
Michael was born to John H. and Lillian (Bailey) Mullen on August 13, 1940, in Alton, Illinois, the second of their four children. He...

Ruth Marie Onken, 81, was taken home to rest in the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2025.
Ruth was born in Slayton, Minnesota on August 28, 1943 to Edison Frederick and Stella Bernice Onken. She was baptized September 12, 1943 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Slayton, Minnesota.
Ruth's family later moved to Strasburg,...