Crouse Funeral Home

02/12/2026

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Jo was born on June 30th, 1935 and passed away on February 10th, 2026 at the age of 90

02/12/2026

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April was born on October 25th, 1972 and passed away on February 8th, 2026 at the age of 53

02/11/2026

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Gerald was born on May 27th, 1956 and passed away on February 10th, 2026 at the age of 69

02/11/2026

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Mary was born on April 1st, 1953 and passed away on February 8th, 2026 at the age of 72

01/29/2026

Treva J. McDowell, age 86 of Kinmundy, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Treva was born on June 20, 1939, in Romine Township, the daughter of Melvin and Hattie (Stanford) Tinkler.

Survivors include her daughters, Yvonne White, Melva Gillenwater, and Debra Webb; grandchildren, Jacob White and wife Carrie, Jon White, Jared White, Jenny Bray and husband Chris, Kasey Swift and husband Mike, Heather Brown and husband Richard, Ilyssia Gillenwater, and Calvin Webb; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Charles Anspach, John Cox, and David McDowell; sisters, Ruth and Sue; brother, Forrest; and an infant sister.

Treva was a member of the Salem Lutheran Church. She had retired from World Color Press after a dedicated career. She enjoyed sewing and quilting.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem with Pastor Mike Feldmann officiating. A time of visitation will be held from Noon until the time of the service. Private interment will be in Paradise Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and can be received at Crouse Funeral Home. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com

Treva was born on June 20th, 1939 and passed away on January 28th, 2026 at the age of 86

01/29/2026

Michael Loren Ballard, age 33 of Salem, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Michael was born on September 30, 1992, in Centralia, the son of Charles C. Jr. and Mary (Albert) Ballard.

Survivors include his mother, Mary “Susie” Austin and step-father, Jeff Austin of Salem; son, Ryder Lyons; daughter, Payton Ballard; brothers, Eric Ballard and fiancé Lesley Wilson and Joshua Ballard and wife Katie; nephew, Chance Ballard; nieces, Hope Ballard and Ally Kay Ballard; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including one special cousin Dale K. Albert Jr. who was like a brother to him, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles C. Ballard Jr.; paternal grandparents, Charles Ballard Sr. and Shirley Brown; and maternal grandparents, Loren and Emogene Albert.

Michael enjoyed life, he loved fishing, hunting and building and running demolition derby cars with his brothers and nephew. He enjoyed spending time with his son and daughter taking them on motorcycle rides or sitting by a pond. He enjoyed spending time with his club brothers and riding the open road. He loved to tease, joke and torment. Michael was employed as a welder fabricator for American Equipment and Machine. To know him was to love him.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Martin Cemetery in Alma with Roger Lipe officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the family, with checks made payable to Mary Austin and can be received at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com

Michael was born on September 30th, 1992 and passed away on January 25th, 2026 at the age of 33

01/29/2026

Gary Linn Jenkins, age 73 of Salem, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.

Gary was born on January 26, 1952, in Vandalia, Illinois, the son of Hershel and Betty (Geiler) Jenkins. He married Judy K. (West) Jenkins on November 19, 1976, in Salem, Illinois and together they shared 49 years united in marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Judy of Salem; two children Amanda Kelley and husband Kyle of Swansea Wales, and Bryce Jenkins and wife Nicole of Salem; grandchildren, Isaac and Cooper Kelley, and Madison Burner and husband Jaxson; brother, Terry Jenkins and Dorothy; along with several brother’s and sister’s in-law and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Betty Jenkins, and his mother and father in-law, Velma and Harry West.

Gary was a devoted member of the Salem Apostolic Church, where he and his wife faithfully attended.

Gary was employed by Egyptian Concrete in Salem and the Illinois Department of Transportation Highways Department. When he wasn’t working, he stayed busy doing what he loved most — hunting, fishing, cutting wood, clearing brush, gardening, raising cattle, and building fences. Gary never met a project he didn’t like and was happiest when he had something to tinker with and his hands were hard at work. Most importantly Gary loved his family and the time they spent together.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Gary’s team of caregivers at Davita Dialysis and Centralia Manor for the great care that was given to Gary.

Celebration of Life services for Gary Linn Jenkins will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Salem Apostolic Church with Pastor Calvin Jean and Gary’s son-in-law, Pastor Kyle Kelley officiating. There will be a time of visitation from noon until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Salem Apostolic Church Building Fund and will be received at the church or at Crouse Funeral Home who is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.

Gary was born on January 26th, 1952 and passed away on January 24th, 2026 at the age of 73

01/29/2026

Joyce Anita (Ruddell) Fatheree, age 79 of Salem, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Salem.

Joyce was born on March 6, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William Leslie and Joy Opal (Bunnell) Ruddell.

She is survived by her three children, Ron Fatheree and wife Shana of Centralia, Anita Weaver and husband Greg of Salem and Brian Fatheree and wife Shari of Deer Lodge, TN; four grandchildren, Robert Weaver and wife Caela, Philip Weaver, Samantha Beck and husband Nicholas and Kylie Leffler; three great-grandchildren, Zaydn and Emily Weaver and Avery Justice.

Joyce shared a special bond with her twin sister, Janice McNicol and her husband Jim. Their lifelong connection was a source of strength and joy throughout the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Larry Ruddell; and sister-in-law, Vivian Ruddell.

A woman of quiet pleasures, Joyce enjoyed a good cup of coffee, word search puzzles, and found comfort in watching Hallmark movies.

Joyce was a member of Evergreen Christian Church in Salem.

A graveside service will be held at Martin Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family, with checks made payable to Anita Weaver and can be received at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. Online condolences can be left at www.CrouseFH.com

Joyce was born on March 6th, 1946 and passed away on January 23rd, 2026 at the age of 79

01/29/2026

Carolyn Grace Graham, age 83 of Salem, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Carolyn was born on May 21, 1942, in Odin, Illinois, the daughter of Oval Merle and Nellie Lorene (Cox) Shults.

Carolyn is survived by her loving family; daughters, Vickie Brubaker of Old Monroe, Missouri, Michelle Reim and husband Gary of Salem, and son, Nicholas

Soldner and wife Ran of Los Altos, California; five granddaughters, Adelynn Soldner, Olivia Reim, Sophia Finckbone and husband Justin, Rachel Hahn and husband Nick, Chloe Rezba and husband Cade; great grandchildren Genevieve Levernez, Ethan, Micah and Emri Finckbone, Gabriel and Elijah Hahn, Rowen, Theodore, and baby Rezba due this spring; and grand dogs, Lulu and Dino. Along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oval and Nellie, a brother, Alvin Shults, sister, Lorene Helm and brother-in-law, Lowell Helm.

She leaves a legacy of faith, deep love, perseverance and hope. Though she may no longer be with us in body, her spirit will forever echo in our hearts.

Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. Visitation will be held from Noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences and memories can be left at www.CrouseFH.com.

Carolyn was born on May 21st, 1942 and passed away on January 19th, 2026 at the age of 83

01/20/2026

Billy was born on March 22nd, 1932 and passed away on January 18th, 2026 at the age of 93

01/20/2026

Russell passed away on January 16th, 2026

01/20/2026

Ethel was born on October 17th, 1937 and passed away on January 14th, 2026 at the age of 88