obituaries

May 8, 2026

Gerald Wehrheim, 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.

Arrangements are pending at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia.

May 7, 2026

Ramona J. Cushman , 74, of Centralia passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on September 19, 1951, in Marion County, the daughter of Alfred and Garnell (Mattmiller) Hugo. She married Darwin Cushman Jr., and their son was born of this union. They later divorced.

Survivors include her son, Darwin...

Apr 30, 2026

Tim Marcum , 65, of Centralia passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at SSM St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1960, in Centralia, the son of Donald and Karen (Hamburg) Marcum. He married the love of his life, Vanessa Tolka on April 20, 1985, at Bethel Baptist Church in Odin.

Along with his...

Apr 28, 2026

Doris Jean Hafeli , 83, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Centralia Manor. She was born on June 16, 1942, in Centralia, the daughter of Dwight and Edna (Creed) Wallis. She married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Hafeli on October 29, 1960, and he survives her in Centralia.

Along with her husband,...

Apr 18, 2026

Vernetta Carlene Langston , 96, of Irvington passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was born on November 1, 1929, in Anna, IL the daughter of Carl and Edna (Hileman) Williams. She married the love of her life, Junior E. Langston on May 26, 1956, in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death on September 4, 2015.

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Apr 17, 2026

Julia Ann Mattmiller, 96, of Centralia passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at fireside House in Centralia. She was born on January 3, 1930, in Centralia, the daughter of Herbert and Lillian (Ford) Monday. She married Donald Dwight Mattmiller Sr. on July 1, 1947, in Centralia, and he preceded her in death on October 3, 1996.

Survivors...

Apr 15, 2026

Alan R. Pitchford , 74, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, He was born on July 4, 1951, in Centralia, the son of Roy and Vera (Ferguson) Pitchford. He married Naomi Baugh, on September 9, 2010, in Paducah, KY, and she survives him in Centralia.

Along with...

Apr 10, 2026

Kenneth Jensen , 78, of Centralia, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on August 11, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Norman and Isabel (Menendez) Jensen. He married the love of his life, Charlotte Hatch on August 8, 1987, in Macomb, IL.

Along with his devoted wife of 38 years, Charlotte Jensen,...

Apr 8, 2026

Corliss A. Rollinson , 79, of Mattoon, formerly of Centralia passed away in her home April 8, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Edith Sarah (Kaufman) Zemke; father, Frank Joseph Zemke; husband, Richard Rollinson Sr.; and grandson, Andrew.

Corliss was born on October 3, 1946, and lived a life full of love...

Apr 3, 2026

Wayne Kelly "Strawberry" Sides , 70, of Patoka passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Centralia Manor. He was born on May 18, 1955, in Centralia, the son of Wilbert Dee and Wilma (Cain) Sides.

Survivors include his daughter, Casandra (Mark) Boaen of Statesboro, Georgia; cherished granddaughter, Alexandra Feast; brother, Bill (Janell) Sides of Patoka; sister, Judy...

Apr 2, 2026

William Dean "Bill" Hill , 94, of Patoka passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Patoka on April 21, 1931, the son of Oscar and Rita (Schaffnit) Hill.  On April 15, 1956, he married the love of his life, Lois Britt, in Patoka where they resided and...

Apr 1, 2026

Mary Mae Auxier , 89, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on November 17, 1936, in Wayne County, Arel Township, the daughter of Homer Marshall and Lillie Marie (Trotter) Wells. She married the love of her life and best friend, Donald Auxier on February 6, 1955, in Peoria, and...

Mar 29, 2026

Michael Dale Mansker, 79, of Salem passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on November 23, 1946, in Thebes, IL, the son of Gordon and Anna (Adams) Mansker.

Survivors include his brothers, Ronald Mansker of Salem, and Dennis Mansker of Salem; niece, Shelly Johnson of Salem; and many more nieces, nephews, extended family members and...

Mar 26, 2026

Louis Dean Manns was born February 23, 1929 at home in Centralia, Illinois.  Dean went home to be with his family in heaven on Thursday, March 26, 2026.  He was 97 years old and went by his middle name because he said, "I am not a King!"   Dean was the third child born to Georgia and Ernest Manns.  He...

Mar 26, 2026

Kathryn Joann Lipe, 69, of Richview passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, MO, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1956, in East St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Henry and Beverly (Thompson) Gould. She married Kevin P. Lipe on June 28, 2012, and he survives her in Richview.

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Mar 24, 2026

Rebecca "Becky" A. Zimmerman, 79, of Vernon, passed away March 24, 2026, at home.  She was born the daughter of Darrel and Joyce (Hathaway) Zimmerman in Vandalia.

Survivors to carry on Becky's loving spirit include her beloved daughter Tina (Kevin Rogers) Burton of St. Louis, Missouri; Brother Larry Zimmerman, wife Kay of Central City; cherished great-grandchildren Bella,...

Mar 24, 2026

Terry Lynn Baldridge , 73, of Centralia passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on June 27, 1952, in Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Eddie and Dorothy Gibson. She married the love of her life, Kenneth Baldridge on June 14, 1985, in Manassas, Virginia, and he survives...

Mar 21, 2026

John "Michael" Arnold, 41, of Salem, formerly of Odin passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 5, 1984, in Centralia, the son of John and Cindy (Spitler) Arnold.

Survivors who will mourn the passing of Michael include his devoted family, mother, Cindy Meredith and husband Rick of Odin; his father,...

Mar 19, 2026

Patricia Ann Sanner transitioned peaceful at home on March 19th, 2026.

Patricia was born on December 13, 1947, in Centralia, Illinois to Martin and Ida Robbins. She married Darrell Shook and they were later divorced. She married Alan Sanner on September 25, 1993, and he survives.

In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by...

Mar 18, 2026

James R. "Jim" Edwards , 65, of Alma passed away March 18, 2026, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on September 6, 1960, in Streator, IL, the son of Donald and Edna (Quick) Edwards. He married the love of his life, Malinda Back at the Patoka Methodist Church in 1983 and she survives...