All Obituaries

Grace Katherine Auberry, 99, of Centralia passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born on April 26, 1922, the daughter of Harry Herbert and Myrtle (McBride) Waller in East St. Louis. She married Donald L. Auberry on September 6, 1947, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2000. Survivors that will remember Grace’s style and class include her daughter, Nancy Ann Stewart of Valley Village, California; and granddaughter, Lisa Diane...

Mary Jo (Dagg) Lowry, 77, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1943, the daughter of Vern and Georgia (Kingston) Dagg in McLeansboro. She married John Lowry on August 11,1990, in Orchardville and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2019. Survivors that will remember Mary’s loving support of her family include her children, Del Wilkins and wife Debbie of Texico, Ronda Thomas and husband Greg of Centralia, Les Lowry and wife...

Kimberly A. (Schwartz) Ioerger, 56, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born on December 7, 1965, the daughter of John Cato and Connie (Braddy) Schwartz. Survivors that will remember Kimberly's compassionate heart include her mother Connie Schwartz of Centralia; son Nathan Taylor and wife Elizabeth of Centralia; grandchildren Averie Taylor, Caiden Taylor, and Parker Taylor; stepfather Phil Schwartz of...

Thomas L. “Tom” Wade passed away at his home on November 22, 2021, age 79, surrounded by family. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Vivian and Tom Culver. Tom was then lovingly adopted by Carl and June Wade, after the death of his mother. Tom met the love of his life, Sandy on a blind date, set up by close friends. Tom and Sandy were married for almost 58 years. Family brought Tom the greatest joy and were his number one priority. Tom will be remembered as a loving, generous and a...

Edith Eileen Swain, 105, of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1916, the daughter of Henry Allen and Mary (Williams) McDonal of Centralia. She married her sweetheart, Kenneth Swain and he preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors that will remember Eileen’s gracious spirit include her grandchildren Scot and Bonnie Vaughn of Maryland Heights, Missouri, and Cherie Vaughn of Maryland Heights, Missouri; great-grandchildren Megan Vaughn of St....

Dawn Mobley, 57, of Centralia, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  On April 13, 1964, she was born the daughter of Forrest and Alice (Byrne) Marske in Chicago, IL.  She married the love of her life and best friend, Walter Mobley on March 13, 2001 in Salem. Walter survives in Centralia. Dawn was the devoted wife to Walter Mobley for over 20 years; loving mother to Alice Loyd (Lindsey) of Centralia, William Scott(Cassandra) of...

Minnie Marshall, 67, of Centralia was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born on the 19th day of May in 1954, to Jessie and Luberta (Hogan) Franklin in Centralia. She married her sweetheart, Marzeal Marshall, Sr. on November 16, 1974 in Centralia and he preceded her in death. Minnie Etta is survived by her beloved children Racquel Marshall, and Marzeal Marshall, Jr. both of Centralia; cherished grandchildren KeShawn Kenzeal Marshall, Marzeal Tayshawn...

Harold Wesley “Wes” Cain, 87, of Patoka passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Fireside House of Centralia. He was born on October 15, 1934, the son of Harold V. and Marcella E. (Knutt) Cain in Keyesport. He married Mila Caudle and they later divorced in 1976. He later married Flora Payne and she survives. Survivors include his children Mike Cain and wife Carol of Patoka, Tracy Cain and wife Mary Jane of Patoka, Terri Reed and husband Robert of Shattuc, Stacy Hood and...

Margaret Alise McClain of Indianapolis, IN passed away on November 15, 2021, after a battle with kidney disease. Margaret was born on May 30, 1953, to Samuel Sr. and Hilda June Powe in Centralia, Illinois. She attended Centralia High and joined the healthcare field as a Certified Nursing Assistant, which she continued to pursue until retirement.  Margret accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was led to Christ by her brother Reverend Val Powe.  Margaret is survived by her...

Jean Speiser, 73, of Shattuc passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at Carlyle Healthcare Center. She was born on January 3, 1948, the daughter of Ralph V. and Thelma Mae (Quick) Speiser. Survivors that will remember Jean's generous spirit include her beloved mother, Mae Speiser of Boulder; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. Jean was preceded in death by her father, Ralph V. Speiser. Jean had a passion for learning and began her pursuit of her academic career...