All Obituaries

Mary Elizabeth Newman, 73 of Richview, passed away at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 7, 1951 in Centralia, the daughter of Fred and Laura Skibinski Sherman.  She married Thomas Claude Newman, Jr. on March 28, 1969 in Richview.  Besides her husband of 53 years, she is survived by a son Aaron (Kimberly) Newman of Alma, a daughter Heather (Matthew) VonBurg of Richview, 11 grandchildren, 9 great...

  William Ernest Heser, 87 of Salem, passed away at 2:24 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residence with his family at his side.  He was born on May 29, 1936 in Centralia, the son of Ernst J. and Winnie A. Kell Heser.  He married Jeanette Johnson on November 18, 1961 in Hoyleton and she passed away on March 30, 2021.  Also preceding him in death were his parents, brother- in-laws and a sister-in-law.  Left to mourn his passing are 2 sons; Dan Heser of Kell...

Darel Benjamin Voss, Sr. 56 of Okawville, passed away suddenly at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the Emergency Room at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, AZ.  He was born on March 29, 1968 in Pinckneyville, the son of Larry and Martha Thompson Voss.  He married Debra Eggemann on July 27, 1993 in Paducah, KY and she survives in New Minden.  Also left to mourn his passing are 3 sons; Darel (Alissa Tippett) Voss, Jr. of Okawville, Dakota Voss of New Minden and...

Larry C. Brinkmann, 76 of Hoyleton, passed away at 7:57 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his daughter's residence with his family by his side.  He was born on August 26, 1947 in Centralia, the son of Elmer and Lillian Witte Brinkmann.  He married Peggy Wilbanks on April 19, 1969 in Phoenix, AZ.  Left to mourn his passing are 2 sons; Rodney Brinkmann of Belleville and Ryan (Becky) Brinkmann of New Minden.  A daughter Stephany (John) Kroeger of Hoyleton.  6...

Shannon E. Williams, 42 of Centralia formerly of Nashville, passed away suddenly at 9:44 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 in the emergency room at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia.  He was born on November 20, 1981 in Nashville, the son of Roger and Ruth Ann Turner Williams, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Left to mourn his passing are his children; Holly and Nicole Smith of Centralia.  His life partner Shelly Smith of Centralia.  3 brothers;...

  Mary Sandra “Sandy” Alfeldt, 79 of Nashville formerly of Oakdale, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on February 13, 1945 in Highland, the daughter of Hubert and Helen Woker Cantrill.  She married Enloe Alfeldt on February 4, 1966 in Greenville and he passed away.  Also preceding her in death were her parents and a brother Jim Cantrill. Left to mourn her passing are her 3 sons and their families: Jason...

Joann E. Elder, 84 of Nashville, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Friendship Manor Health Center in Nashville.  She was born on March 11, 1939 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of James and Eveyl Wernke.  She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters; Vivian Wernke and Dorse Collins.  Left to mourn her passing is her son Mike (Tara) Burris of Desoto, MO, a daughter Pam (Mike) Seats of Nashville, 2 grandchildren; Jessica Seats and Gared...

  Scott Alan Maschhoff, 47 of Hoffman, passed away suddenly at 1:27 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on July 30, 1976 in Nashville the son of Wayne and Jacqueline Blumhorst Maschhoff.  He married Rachele “Shelly” Roznowski on October 16, 2004 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in DuBois and she survives.  Also left to mourn his passing is his mother Jacqueline Maschhoff of Hoyleton, 4 brothers; Christopher (Sarah), Bradley...

Milton Dean “Bud” Stokes, 90 of Nashville, passed away at 12:52 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at his residence.  He was born on May 17, 1933 in Fairmont City, the son of Luke Monroe and Naomi Valeree Parker Stokes.  He married Dolores T. Branam on January 28, 1950 in East St. Louis and she passed away on February 14, 2022.  Also preceding him in death were his parents, 5 brothers; Art. Ralph, Chuck, Harold and Clyde Stokes.  A sister Dorothy...

Melba Louise Thompson, 93 of Nashville, passed away at 1:13 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024 at Fireside House in Centralia with her family at her side.  She was born on November 18, 1930 in Nashville, the daughter of Melvin A. and Louise Rinne Smith.  She married Richard L. Thompson on February 9, 1952 in Blytheville, Arkansas and he passed away on September 20, 2008.  Also preceding her in death were her parents.  Left to mourn her passing is a son Mark (Bobbie)...