All Obituaries

Donna Jean Jackson, 88, of Centralia left to meet Jesus Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1933 the daughter of Don and Pauline (Green) Soper in Odin. She married Kenneth Jackson Sr. on June 17, 1950 in Salem. Survivors include her daughter, Gayla Little and husband Michael of Michigan City, IN; 6 grandchildren, Cori Storm, Beth Ann Sharp, Rick Jackson (Pam Gosdin), Tiffany Jackson Miner and husband Ryan, Kathy Liberty, John Little, and Sara Little; 7...

Geneva Diane Roethemeyer, 79, of St. Louis, formerly of Centralia, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1941 the daughter of Harl and Eileen (Purdue) Harris in Wayne County, IL. She married Horland Roethemeyer and they later divorced.  Survivors that will remember the love Diane had for her family include her beloved daughters, Jill DeAtley and husband Mark Dover, KY, Kathy Savage-Babb and husband Woody of St. Louis, Karen Ruff and husband Richard of North...

John Robert “Harley” Nichols, 59, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 19, 1961 the son of Raymond and Wanda (Pilon) Nichols in Murphysboro. He married Debra Lewis on December 10, 1999 in Salem and she survives in Centralia. Along with his beloved wife of 21 years, Debra Nichols, survivors include his devoted family, daughter, Ashley Earle and husband Sean of Centralia; and sister, Linda Kasper of Homer Glenn. John...

Willadean Tolka, 88, of Patoka passed away peacefully Monday, May 3, 2021 at Doctor’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. She was born on January 18, 1933 the daughter of Lawrence and Elvre Leta (Hicks) Heinzmann in Shattuc. She married Hubert Tolka on October 13, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2017. Survivors that will remember Willadean’s love for her family include her children, Danny Tolka of Vernon, Jerry Tolka and wife Sandy of California, Terry...

Mary Elizabeth Cernan, 85, of Walnut Hill passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1936 the daughter of Ferdinand and Sarah Schleifer in Nashville. She married Steve Cernan and he preceded her in death. Mary is survived by her children, Angela Betts of Pittsburg, PA, and Lester (Serena) Huge of Carlyle, IL.  Mary was proud to be a homemaker who provided a loving space for her family to grow and thrive. She had wonderful creative abilities that she...

William Raymond “Bill” Lowry, 48, of Hoyleton passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He was born on March 7, 1973 the son of Raymond and Judy (Hahn) Lowry in St. Louis. Survivors include his beloved family, daughters, Abigail Lowry and significant other Keaten Schuette of Hoyleton, and Eve Lowry and significant other William Moon of Centralia; precious granddaughter, Emmilyne Moon of Centralia; parents, Raymond and Judy Lowry...

Bob Thalman, 89, of Patoka passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Twin Willows in Salem. He was born on September 30, 1931 the son of Roy and Edith (Gerrish) Thalman in Marion County. He married Virginia S. Brumfield on December 14, 1952 in Patoka and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2001. Survivors that will remember Bob’s helpful ways include his beloved family, daughter, Pam Crawford and husband Ron of Vernon; granddaughter, Courtney Vail and husband Rod of Iuka;...

Larry Robert Foster, 78, of Centralia passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at his home. He was born on February 10, 1943 in Salem. He married the love of his life, JoAnne Cooney on June 11, 1992 in Centralia and she survives in Centralia. Along with his wife of 28 years, Joanne Foster, survivors include his beloved family, son, Larry Foster of Kentucky; step-son, John Huge of Odin; adopted son, Joseph Foster and wife Taylor of Mt. Vernon; siblings, Herb Foster and wife Thelma of Salem, Kathy...

Martin George McIntire, 72, of Salem passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on August 9, 1948 the son of Willard and Adeline (Pydo) McIntire in Chicago. Martin graduated from Eastern Illinois University. While attending, he was inducted into the Eastern Illinois Athletic Hall of Fame for Cross Country. Day Macz Funeral Home in Patoka is privileged to be assisting the family of Martin McIntire with arrangements. A graveside...

Yvonne Janet (Pursley) Miller passed away April 21, 2021 surrounded by loving family. She was born on September 11, 1937 to William J.B. Pursley and Inez (Guidry) Pursley in Odin, IL. She married Roy Joe Miller on March 3, 1956, he preceded her in death in 2010. Yvonne retired after 25 years as a cook for Centralia City School, feeding students at Washington Elementary and Centralia Junior High. In retirement, she continued to work with children as a beloved Foster Grandparent at Headstart...