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04/09/2026

Jana Rae Johnson, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 64 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Born on May 7, 1961, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald "Jerry" Ring and Darline (Bierman) Ring. she resided…

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04/09/2026

04/08/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April Jo Heitman, who left us on Thursday, March 26th, 2026. Born November 8, 1982 and raised in Centralia, April graced this world with her kindness and vibrant spirit for 43 years. She is the daughter of Edward Clem Bounds III and Louise…

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04/08/2026

LaVerne M. Fortmeyer, 98, of Irvington, passed away on Saturday, March 21st, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1927 in Centralia to William Tieman and Emma (Kottkamp) Tieman. She married Dean Fortmeyer in Irvington in 1947 and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2003.

LaVerne was a devoted…

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04/08/2026

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04/06/2026

Patricia Ruth (Mollet) Whitchurch, 86, of Decatur, IL, formerly of Centralia, died Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.

She was the youngest of seven children of Mike and Polly (Willeford) Mollet. Known as "Pat" to many and "Patty" to her family, she was born on October 27,...

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04/05/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Peggy Phillips, who passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the age of 86, in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Peggy was born in Centralia on April 23, 1939. She is the daughter of Ralph Hartley and Emily (Krietemeyer) Hartley. She...

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04/04/2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of William Amel "Bill" Oberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill peacefully departed this world on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, at the age of 75, in Centralia, Illinois, his cherished home.

Bill was born on March 5th, 1951,...

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