Obituaries

William "Bill" R. Clark, age 74, of Shattuc, passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 1, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, to William O. and Adeline (Hollenkamp) Clark Sr. He married the love of his life, Nancy Barnes, on September 9, 1972, at St. Mary's...

Gertrude Helen Holthaus, 94, fondly known as Gertie, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Aviston Countryside Manor. She was born on August 31, 1931, in rural Carlyle at the family home, the daughter of John William and Marie Stella, nee Borgelt, Diekemper. She married Victor G. Holthaus July 19,...

Karen Faye Kleine, aged 74, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. Born on February 9, 1951, in East St. Louis, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Frank and Pearley (Wright) Johnson.

Karen's journey through life included two marriages: first to...

Nancy Mae Lowe, age 84, of Carlyle, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She was born on December 27, 1941, in Keyesport, the daughter of Melvin and Mable (Zobrist) Hoffman. Nancy was united in marriage to Gene D. Lowe, Sr., on February 28, 1959, in Pinckneyville, Illinois....

Shirley Mae Rainey, aged 91, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at Cedarhurst Living Center in Breese, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 20, 1934, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Lucille (Shirley) Keller. On August 14, 1954, Shirley married...