All Obituaries

Edwin “Eddie” L. Ticknor passed away on June 23, 2022, due to complications in his recovery from heart surgery. Eddie was born on August 25, 1950, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Edwin L. and Florence Crawford Ticknor. Eddie is survived by his beloved family and friends, son Kevin (Charity) Ticknor; grandchildren Bethanie, Ryan, and Courtney Ticknor, Justice Robey and Rhea Hutchings; great-grandchildren Abigail Blacklock, and Journey Blacklock; sister Linda (Skeet) Walker;...

Lloyd Carpenter, 72, of Centralia passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Odin Health Care Center. He was born on February 17, 1950, the son of LeRoy and Goldie (Harris) Carpenter in Christopher, Illinois. He married Brenda Potter and she survives in Centralia. Lloyd served his country with honor in the United States Marines, serving in Vietnam.  A celebration of life service will be held by the family at a future date. Online condolences and memories of Lloyd may be shared with the...

Inda Blakely, 66, of Centralia passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Odin Health Care Center. She was born on February 25, 1955, the daughter of Wilma Killion in Centralia. Survivors include her beloved family, her grandchildren Lontreal, Terion, Saveon, Dynasty, and Lonnell; several precious great-grandchildren; her brothers Owen (Rebecca) Lasley of Sandoval, Illinois, Carlos Taylor of California, and Timothy Lasley of Springfield, Illinois; and her sister Delmar Hill of Centralia,...

Donita “Doni K.” Morris, 78, of Walnut Hill passed away Saturday June 18, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1944, the daughter of Donald and Thelma (Martin) Moseley in Olney. She married the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Morris on August 8, 1960, in Marion, IL and he survives in Walnut Hill. Along with her husband of 61 years, survivors include her beloved family, children Kevin (Jennifer) Morris of Walnut Hill, Brett (Alena) Morris...

Jane Faye Ioerger, 88, of Centralia passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Odin Health Care Center.  She was born September 6, 1934 the daughter of Frank and Lola (McHaney) Storment in Salem, IL.  She married Dale Ioerger on September 6, 1959 at the Patoka United Methodist Church.  In 2003, he preceded her in death. Survivors included her two sons Frank and Harvey Ioerger both of Centralia; five beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Hefley, husband Kyle, Jamie Campbell, husband...

Lucille Jenkins, 96, of Glendale, Arizona, formerly of Richview & Centralia, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Glencroft Care Center in Glendale Arizona.  Lucille was born October 19, 1925 in Richview, IL the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Acuff) Krietmeiter.   She is survived by her sons David Alan and Beverly Jenkins of Sun City, AZ and Dale and Kathryn Jenkins of Glendale, AZ; 10 grandchildren, Jason and Noel McIntire of NV, Brandon and Emeca McIntire of FL, Shawn...

Donald “Donnie” Dean Oglesby, 57 of Centralia passed away at his home Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born on October 31, 1964 the son of Ronnie Atchison and Linda Oglesby in Centralia, IL. He married Erma Lea Chapman and they later divorced. Survivors that will carry treasured memories of Donald’s smile is his father, Ronnie Atchison and wife Nancy of Dix; stepfather, Butch Hixenbaugh of Centralia; siblings, Ronald Oglesby and wife Donna of Centralia, Linnie Hixenbaugh Jr....

LaDonna Sue Swain, 63, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 25, 1959, the daughter of Howard and Ella (Ucthman) Swain in Alton.  Survivors include her children Jennifer (Wood) Haukap of Albers, Anthony Brogna of O’Fallon, and Michael Swain of Alton; grandchildren William, Valerie, Elizabeth, Quinton, Bradley, and Adaline; great-grandchild Kage; siblings David Swain, William Michael Swain,...

Mary M. Niepoetter, 78, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on November 30, 1943, the daughter of Floyd and Rose (Sherrill) Nattier. She married Aaron Niepoetter on August 1, 1986 and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her beloved family, step children Aaron “Bud” Niepoetter Jr., Billie and Bobby Ireland, Theresa and Tom Ingles, Rick & Donna Niepoetter, Debbie and Dennis Laverty, and...

Dimple Maxine Currie, 89, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on October 25, 1932, the daughter of Washington and Elaine (Weathersby) Westbrook in Centralia. Dimple shared a special bond with her mother, Elaine who lived to be 108 years old. She married the love of her life Glenzo Currie Sr. on December 1, 1951, and he preceded her in death on March 28, 2006. Survivors that will mourn Dimple’s passing include her beloved...