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04/01/2026

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03/20/2026

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03/14/2026

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03/12/2026

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03/07/2026

Chris Leroy Stofferahn, 69 of Centralia, passed away at 1:28 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Bryan Manor in Centralia. He was born on August 28, 1956 in Harvey, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Esther Fitzlaff Stofferahn. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers; Sonny and Dwayne Stofferahn, and 4 sisters; Susan and Carol Stofferahn, Ellen Morris and Barbara Luzar.

He is survived by a brother Curtis (Debbie) Stofferahn of Hoyleton. 2 sisters; Judith Luzar of Middlelothian and Sharon Stofferahn of Centralia. A niece Carol (Cliff) Patton of St. Libory, along with other cousins, nieces, nephews and his Bryan Manor family.

Cremation will be performed and burial will follow in Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, Illinois. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements

03/05/2026

LINDA SCHAEFFER OBITURY
Linda Lou Schaeffer, 87 of Nashville, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 17, 1938 in Richview the daughter of Lester and Lois Ackerson Emrick. She married Harry Charles Schaeffer on June 16, 1956 in Hoyleton and he passed away on October 20, 2015. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Tammy and son- in- law Jorgen Argyle, a brother Leslie Emrick and a sister Karen Cramblett.

Left to mourn her passing are 3 sons; Mike (Maryanne) Schaeffer of Nashville, Doug (Gloria) and Tim (Mel) Schaeffer both of Oakdale. A daughter Jamie (Scott) Juenger of Oakdale. 12 grandchildren; Travis (Tayler) Schaeffer, Olivia ( Fiancee Richard) Hente, Spencer Mollie) Hente, Elizabeth (Joel) Stein, Carly (fiancée Parker) Argyle, Pavin Argyle, Billy (Amanda) Clark, Tasha (Nathan) Miller, Wyatt (Special Friend Cassidy) Schaeffer, Doc (Janie) Schaeffer, Jared and Schae Juenger.11 great grandchildren; Jaxon and Walker Schaeffer, Autumn Hente, Titan and Dove Clark, Hayden, Hayzlee and Hampton Miller, Harlan, Sullivan and Sadie Schaeffer. 2 sisters; Shirley Selby of Centralia and Janice St. Louis of Ashley. A brother in law Don (Pat) Schaeffer of De Soto, MO, along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Linda was a 1955 graduate of Centralia High School, a dedicated farm wife and avid gardener. She was also a dedicated and talented organist at Grace United Methodist Church for over 50 years. She provided beautiful music for Sunday Services and numerous community events, weddings and funerals. She was also active in the Little Egypt Pork Producers in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Linda loved spending time with her family and of late, she truly enjoyed her “sisters days”.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Grace United Methodist Church in Nashville with Rev. Leanne Noland officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Cremation will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at ww.styningerfuneralhomes.com

02/15/2026

Steven Ray Spenner, 67, of rural Nashville peacefully departed this earthly life on the afternoon of Friday the 13th at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon following lengthy and complicated illness. He leaves behind his devoted wife of forty-two years Cindy, two daughters Erin Zepp of Springfield and Emily Maloy of Big Rapids, Michigan, five grandchildren (Ben, Katie & Anni Zepp and Brienne & Mina Maloy), and three sons-in-law named Kevin (Brown, Maloy, and Zepp). Also left to mourn his passing are his mother, Elaine Spenner of Hoyleton, sister Diane (Tony) Guinzy, sister Sandy (Allen) Martin and numerous family members and friends. His daughter Katie Rose Brown and father Butch Spenner went on to heaven before him and we trust that they are all enjoying health and happiness in paradise.

Steve was a kind man and a loyal friend. His love for his family, his friends, and his farm was steady and unwavering. It played out in thousands of acts of service over his nearly seven decades of life. Whether he was checking the oil in your car when you were already ten minutes late, lending you shed space, tools, and expertise to fix a broken engine, warming your boots on the heat register on a freezing winter morning, or giving you a tremendous and enveloping hug, Steve’s love was felt more often than it was stated. Above all else Steve was a patient and thoughtful listener. He may have had selective hearing, but he always selected the most important things.

Although he retired some years ago due to his declining health, if you asked him about himself he would have said he was a farmer. Those of us who love him best would probably describe him a bit differently. He was a farmer, of course, and took pride in preparing the soil and tending the seeds he planted before taking in a harvest, but more than that he was a steward of the several dozen acres of Washington County farm and timber land that were entrusted to his care. He knew every square inch of his land and cared deeply for it and all the creatures, great and small, that called it home.

Although we mourn his passing, we rejoice in the promise of heaven and look forward to a joyful reunion someday. His memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11am. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the service starting at 9:30am. Memorial contributions may be made to Washington County Senior Services Meals on Wheels Program. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements.

01/29/2026

DANIEL HARTMAN OBITUARY

Daniel Theodore Hartman, 76 of Hoyleton, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at his home with his wife and cats Stormey and Smokey at his side. He was born on October 30, 1949 in Peoria, the son of Alphia Theodore and Margret Fussner Hartman. He married Diane Reauley (Osborne) on October 13, 1984. Along with his wife of 41 years, left to mourn his passing are his stepsons; Ken Reauley and Harold (Catherine Sophia) Reauley. 2 sisters; Sarah Schaub and Ruth (Harold) Hightbody and a niece Devon Schaub.

Daniel was an veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam. He worked for Caterpillar in Peoria for many years before going into retail management. He and Diane moved 37 times in their 41 year marriage. He loved National Parks, scenic drives and was able to visit almost every civil war battleground.

His body was gifted to science and there will be no public services. Styninger Funeral & Cremation Chapel in Hoyleton is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.styningerfuneralhomes.com

01/19/2026

RAY WULF OBITURY

Ray Lee Wulf, 86 of Nashville, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville. He was born on May 30, 1939 in Washington County, the son of Clarence and Louse Voss Wulf. He married Janet Faye Boreup on August 26, 1961 in Nashville and she passed away on June 30, 2024. Also preceding him in death were his parents.

Left to mourn his passing is his son Michael (Sylvia) Wulf of Nashville. Daughter Kristen Hoffman of Pinckneyville. 4 grandchildren; Chelsea Wulf, Miranda (Brian) Tate, Kortney and Keaten Schuette. 2 great grandchildren; Bentley and Theodore Tate.

Ray graduated from Okawville High School and served in the United States Army. He began farming north of Nashville and then joined Washington County FS where he worked for 45 years, first as a nurse truck driver, then driving an LP truck and finally a petroleum truck. He was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Nashville. He and his wife loved going to auctions and collecting antiques.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Nashville with Rev. Beverly Kahle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul UCC Cemetery fund or Family Hospice of Southern Illinois. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at ww.styningerfuneralhomes.com

01/09/2026

To my son, daughter in law and everyone else that puts their lives on the line everyday to keep us safe. Thank You!

12/30/2025

Dorothy Lucille “Dot” Fox, 96 of Nashville, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville.She was born in Nashville, Illinois on February 27, 1929 to Henry and Lydia Huge Struckmeyer. She attended Trinity Lutheran School in Nashville and was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, Nashville, on March 29, 1942 by Rev. C.P. Rohloff. Dorothy then attended 8th grade at Nashville Community Grade School and then graduated from Nashville Community High School in 1947. After High School Dorothy worked part time for Albert Oxeman. She also worked at the National Shoe Company in St. Louis as an office clerk and also modeled shoes.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Marcel W. Fox in 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville by Pastor Wolfe. Marcel was a Merchant marine and became a Veteran for sailing and fighting in War Zones during WW2. He was a House Painter and in 1963 sailed as a 3rd class engineer for the Military Sea Lift Command out of Oakland, CA. He sailed on many MSC Ships finally becoming a Chief Engineer. He passed away Oct. 5, 1987 before his retirement.
In 1952 she began working at the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Office of the Department of Agriculture in Nashville and Belleville. She was transferred to the Napa, CA office and worked there for 22 years. This office moved and she didn’t want to move so she transferred to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and worked as a clerk/typist in 1975 and was promoted to payroll clerk and from there was promoted to budget clerk and budget analyst. Dorothy enjoyed playing Bridge and MAHJong. She also liked Bowling and Golfing. While living in California, she was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Napa and volunteered for 20 years at the Braille Center and was also involved in correlating the news letters. After retirement she moved back to Nashville, Illinois where she was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church and was also active volunteering at the New Minden Braille Center.
Besides her husband, preceding her in death were her parents, a brother Norman Struckmeyer and 5 sisters; Irene Mayer, Mildred McFeron, Viola Storck, Eleanor Ackerman and Florence Smith. Left to mourn her passing are her 26 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Nashville with Rev. David Benning officiating. A private burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, T-SJ school or the New Minden Braille Center. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements.

12/25/2025