All Obituaries

Madeline Large, 96, passed away at 9:52 A.M. June 11, 2021 at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living, Lima, OH. She was born July 6, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Louis Frank and Lola (Gregory) Davis who preceded her in death. On November 22, 1946 she married Billy Jack Large who preceded her in death on April 3, 1989. Madeline had been a secretary for the State of Illinois and Universal Gas Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and choir of Centralia, IL, a very active...

Nancy Ann Berry, 71, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at her home in Centralia. She was born at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia on September 21, 1949, the daughter of Leo and Jeanne Nalewajka of Junction City. She married David Berry on June 24, 1978, at Fort Benjamin Harrison, in Indianapolis, Indiana and he survives in Centralia. Along with her devoted husband of 42 years, survivors include her sons, William Christopher (Michelle) Berry of Denver, Colorado, and Daniel...

Bernice Marie Tune, 76 of Patoka passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born on December 27, 1944, the daughter of Alice and Robert Heinrich. She married Roger Tune on August 17, 1963, at the Patoka Christian Church and he survives her in Patoka. Along with her husband of 57 years, survivors include, son, Jeff (Nina) Tune of Patoka, and daughter, Michele (David) Williams of Peoria; grandchildren, Kara (Adam) Belcher, Ryan (Rachel) Tune, Chance Thompson, Logan (Kati) Thompson, and Abby...

Joyce Collins Wagner, 85, of Centralia passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021, surrounded by her family, at her son’s home in Benton, IL. She was born on October 9. 1935 the daughter of Hiley James and Ethel Birdie (Gray) Peoples in Jefferson County in Illinois. She married Elwyn Collins in 1956 and five children were born to this union. Elwyn preceded Joyce in death on August 16, 1996. Joyce later married Eddie Wagner in 2007 and he preceded her in death in 2009. She then...

Bill Gene Quick, Sr. 82, of Odin passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He was born on December 23, 1938 the son of Porter Wilson and Irene Goldie (Yardley) Quick in Glenridge. He married the love of his life, Mary Berning on August 17, 1999, at Sandoval Baptist Church and she survives him in Odin. Along with his devoted wife of 21 years, Mary Quick, Bill is survived by his beloved family, children, Bill Quick, Jr. of Sandoval, Jeff (Luana)...

Swami Shivananda, formerly known as Clif Watkins, 57, of Shobonier passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 3, 1963, the son of Charles and Nancy (O’Daniel) Watkins in Bloomington.  Swami Shivananda is survived by his beloved family, his mother, Nancy Watkins of Shobonier; Anastasia Danielle (Shawn) Elmore of Arizona; brother, Robert (Cheryl) Watkins; and nieces and nephews. Swami was preceded in death by his father, Charles Watkins; and his...

Leah Pearle Adams, 95, passed away on June 5, 2021 at The Avenue in North Ridgeville, OH. Leah was born on August 10, 1925 in Foster Township, Marion County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Arnold) Walton. Leah graduated from Kinmundy High School and attended two years of college at Chicago Evangelical Institute. For a while Leah taught at Jones School in Patoka, Illinois, a one room schoolhouse.  Leah and Carl McClain Adams of Patoka, IL eloped to Springfield,...

Norma J. Fontes, 86, of Centralia passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. She was born on August 10, 1934, the daughter of Chris and Nelle (Marcum) Heitkamp in Jefferson County.  She is survived by her son, Robert Fontes of Centralia. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Clara Mae Albright; and her brother, Wilbur Heitkamp. Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia is privileged to be assisting the family of Norma...

Jimmy Dean Hill, 60, of Patoka passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. He was born on October 30, 1960, the son of Harold H. and Helen A. (McWhirter) Hill in Vandalia. He married the love of his life, Judy Ann Eastin on December 6, 2002, in Salem and she survives him in Patoka. Along with his devoted wife of 18 years, Judy Hill, survivors include his beloved son, Timothy Hill of Grayville; precious grandchildren, Trevor M. Hill,...

Edward Joseph McKeon, 75, of Kinmundy passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. He was born on August 4, 1945 the son of Joseph and Dorothy McKeon in Brooklyn, New York. He married the love of his life, Sherri Stubbings on May 12, 2013 in Stuart, Florida and she survives him in Kinmundy. Along with his wife, Sherri McKeon, survivors include his beloved family, daughter, Jennifer Butterworth and husband Thomas of Tennessee; stepdaughter, Julie Ann Jones and husband Jonathan of Iola;...