All Obituaries

  Barbara Jane Rohner, 86, of Junction City passed away with her loving family surrounding her, Friday, September 17, 2021 at the home she raised her family and watched her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren grow.  She was born on September 26, 1934 the daughter of Louis and Wilma (Hutchings) Poninski in Pinckneyville, IL. She married the love of her life and her best friend, Don Rohner on November 8, 1952 at St Lawrence Catholic...

Pauline Raines, 98, of Centralia passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Centralia Manor. She was born on November 5, 1922, the daughter of George and Mildred (Henry) Raines in Centralia. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents George and Mildred (Henry) Raines; and her infant sister Virginia Marjorie Raines. Pauline was proud of her hometown, Centralia and was happy to come back after retirement. Pauline found education so important, she attended the University of Illinois...

Judy Conner, 77, of Irvington passed away surrounded by the love of her family, Friday, September 17, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 8, 1943, the daughter of Raymond and Rose Marie (McReynolds) Kerley in Evansville, Indiana. She married Bufford Conner and he preceded her in death.  Survivors that will remember Judy’s heart of gold include her beloved family, children Doyle Brown (Carla Hedgpeth) of St. Louis, Missouri, Lance Conner of Irvington, Illinois;...

Doris June Sutherland, 85, of Centralia passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was born on June 18, 1936, the daughter of Jack and Erma (Butcher) Woods in Centralia. She married her sweetheart and biggest supporter, Roger Dean Sutherland on April 6, 1956, in Centralia and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her devoted niece Connie (Bobby) Bryant of Belton, Missouri; and her great-nephews Aaron Bryant, and Chad (Michelle) Bryant; niece Jill (David) Clifton; nephew Kevin...

Bruce D. Reynolds, 63, of Irvington passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021. He was born on January 29, 1958, the son of Wayne and Shelbie (Laffoon) Reynolds in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He married Lisa Bergeson in the 1980’s and two sons were born of their union. They later divorced. Survivors include his sons John Wayne Reynolds of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; grandson Owen Reynolds of Stevens Point, Wisconsin; mother Shelbie Kuberski and husband John; twin brother Bryan D....

William “Bill” R. Hall, 85, of Centralia passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Mt. Vernon Health Care Center. He was born on January 6, 1936, the son of Robert and Opal (Kell) Connaway in Kell. After the passing of Robert Connaway, he was adopted by Raymond Hall and raised as his own son. He married the love of his life, his sweet Martha Link on May 22, 1960, at New Harmony Baptist Church in Centralia and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2012. Survivors that will...

Janice Kay Moore, 71, of Centralia passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. She was born on March 9, 1950, the daughter of Wayne and Marilyn (Rine) Johnson in Vandalia. She married her sweetheart, Charles Moore on July 21, 1984, at Farmers Merchant Bank in Vandalia and he survives in Centralia. Along with her husband of 37 years, Charlie Moore, survivors that will remember Janice’s sweet smile include her parents Wayne and Marilyn...

Donald Lyle Luttrell Jr’s song ended at his home on 9.1.21 after a lengthy illness. He was 63 years of age. He was born 2.24.1958 to Donald Lyle Luttrell Sr and Avis Jean (Holsapple) Luttrell. He is survived his mother, Avis Luttrell, and two children, Renee Luttrell Huge and husband Charles of Odin, Illinois and Michael Ross and wife Diana of Largo, Florida, five grandchildren, Caitlyn Rose, Cambrie Rae and Dalton Lyle Huge and Paige Alexus and Kara Elizabeth Ross, one brother, Kevin...

Anna May Speiser, 81, of Sandoval passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, Sunday, August 29, 2021. She was born on December 23, 1939, the daughter of Wilson and Goldie (Yardley) Quick in Boulder. She married Wilbert “Darrel” Speiser in March of 1958 and he preceded her in death on August 10, 2021. Survivors include her beloved family children Cheryl Haines and husband Roy of Odin, Pamela Charlton and husband George of Prattville, Alabama, Gail Speiser and wife T.J....

Cecil Ray Kretzer, 70, of Centralia passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was born on November 30, 1950, the son of Martin Preston and Eileen (Heinzmann) Kretzer in Odin. He married the love of his life, Marsha Graham on August 20, 1978, in Centralia and she survives him in Centralia. Along with his beloved wife of 43 years Marsha Kretzer, Cecil is survived by his devoted children Cecil Brown of Centralia, Martin Kretzer of Centralia, and Michele Kretzer of Sandoval; cherished...