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Local Obituaries for Macz Funeral Homes
Maxine Mae (Mccormick) Martin
Dec 28, 2024
Maxine Mae McCormick Martin , mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many was called home to Heaven to be with Jesus on December 28, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1932, to Mary and Howard McCormick, in St. Louis, MO, but she was raised by grandparents, Rhoda and August Klebba, after the death of her mother, when Maxine...
Paul E. Wilkins
Dec 27, 2024
Paul E. Wilkins , 84, of Salem passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon. He was born on August 16, 1940, the son of Fred and Marcella (Quinlin) Wilkins in Dixmoor, IL. He married Dolores "LuLu" Brasket in Sandoval in 1961, and she preceded him in death on January 6, 2018.
Survivors...
Jim Green
Dec 24, 2024
James (Jim) Robert Green , 85, returned to his heavenly home on December 24th, 2024, after a brief illness. His loving family was by his side.
Jim was born on February 3rd 1939, in Centralia to James Godwin and Eva Margaret (Wilson) Green. He married Carol Ann (Phillips) on January 17, 1959. Jim operated and maintained several...
Ladonne Irene Thompson
Dec 22, 2024
LaDonne Irene Thompson passed away December 22, 2024, at the age of 95. She was born on August 12, 1929, in Centralia, IL to her parents, John Allen Ferguson and Maude (Cunningham) Ferguson. She married Billy Lee Thompson on December 29, 1947, and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1956.
She is survived by a...
Carolyn Archer
Dec 21, 2024
Virginia "Carolyn" Archer , 86, of Centralia passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Fireside Nursing Home in Centralia. She was born on May 24, 1938, the daughter of Robbie and Tressa (Boatright) Howard in Centralia, IL. She married John Archer on December 29, 1956, in Batesville, MS and he preceded her in death on January 16, 2014.
...Barbara Jean Martin
Dec 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Martin , 82, of Centralia passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 6, 1942, the daughter of Thomas and Lillian (Green) Bryant in Hobbs, NM.
Survivors include her beloved family, her children, John Martin of Centralia, Susan Petrea of Centralia; cherished grandchildren, Dianna Petrea, Erica Petrea, Micheal...
Roger D. Phelps
Dec 14, 2024
Roger D. Phelps , 68, of Odin passed away December 14, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He was born on May 7, 1956, the son of LeRoy and Zelma (Treadway) Phelps in Centralia.
Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Odin is privileged to assist Roger's family with arrangements. Per his wishes, Roger wanted cremation. Peaceful...
Peggy Sue Wollitz
Dec 14, 2024
Peggy Sue Wollitz , 66, of Wamac passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. She was born on February 13, 1958, the daughter of Arnold and Martha (McCormick) Lucking in Centralia, IL.
Survivors include her children, Eric Powell of Texico, IL, Kristie Nethery (Brian) of Palestine; grandchildren, Scarlett, Preston, Alyssa, and...
Merle Lee Bumgarner
Dec 11, 2024
Merle Lee Bumgarner , 78, of Woodlawn passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, peacefully at his home. He was born on June 13, 1946, in Salem, the son of Clyde and Pearl (Sutherland) Bumgarner. He married the love of his life, Sandra Kay Hohlbaugh on June 20, 1969, in Iuka and she survives in Woodlawn.
Along with...
Stephen Douglas Nail
Dec 10, 2024
Stephen Douglas Nail , 63, of Centralia, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, after an extended illness, with his family by his side at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
He was born on May 30, 1961, the son of James and Myrtle (Bryan) Nail in Nashville, IL. He married the love of his life, Teresa F....
Gary Leon Powless
Dec 10, 2024
Gary Leon Powless , 79, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on February 28, 1945, the son of Robert "Leon" and Annabelle (Perry) Powless in Salem. He married Joan Goewert on October 31, 1964, and they divorced. He married Loretta "Cookie" Adams on April 19,...
Bonnie J. Phillips
Dec 5, 2024
Bonnie J. Phillips , a life long resident of rural Centralia passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born July 17, 1928, in Centralia, the only child of Bonner C. and Hazel M. (Lambert) Smith.
During the Depression, she and her parents moved to Hickory Hollow Farm on Raccoon...
Cody Michael Lindsey
Dec 4, 2024
Cody Michael Lindsey , 25, of Odin passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024. He was born in Breese on August 12, 1999, the son of Reda Lindsey.
Survivors include his mother, Reda Lindsey of Odin; his child, Malachiae of Odin; siblings, Jenna Gelsinger of Odin, Savannah Setzekorn of Illinois, Alexis Setzkorn of Illinois, Robert Allen III of...
Patty J. Carlson
Dec 4, 2024
Patty J. Carlson , 90, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at her home, with family by her side. She was born on March 27, 1934, the daughter of Charles "Elmo" and Virginia (Owens) Brantley in Centralia. She married the love of her life and her best friend, Dickie Carlson on August 28, 1968, in Las Vegas,...
Stephanie Holsapple
Dec 2, 2024
Stephanie Holsapple , 49, of Odin passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 2, 1975. She married the love of her life, Greg Holsapple on April 29, 2006, and he survives her in Odin.
Along with her devoted husband of 19 years, Stephanie is survived...
Betty Sullens
Dec 1, 2024
The Lord said, "It's time to be together forever". Betty Sullens , 91 of Patoka passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024. Born to Charles and Ethel Jackson on January 21, 1933. She married Dean Edward Sullens on December 2, 1951, in Pickett, Arkansas and he preceded her in death on April 3, 1995. From this union, four kids, five...
Laverne Bland
Nov 22, 2024
Laverne Bland , 81, of Edgerton, MO, formerly of Centralia passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He was born on December 18, 1942, the son of Vernon and Ester (Haney) Bland in Centralia, IL. He married the love of his life, Kay Scarbrough on a beautiful snowy day at Barr Christian...
Joann Niederhofer
Nov 18, 2024
Joann Niederhofer , 90, of Richview passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by her family at Salem Township Hospital. She was born on June 23, 1934, the daughter of Joseph and Leota (Wooden) Arment in LaPlata, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Loren "Roy" Niederhofer on April 15, 1951, in Blythesville, Arkansas, and he preceded her...
Rick Jackson Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Richard D. "Rick" Jackson Jr. , 64, of Odin passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 3, 1960, the son of Richard Sr. and Lynda (Mason) Jackson in Salem, IL. He married Melissa Hays on September 13, 1991, in Odin, and she survives...
Jackie Lee Schaffer
Nov 14, 2024
Jackie Lee Schaffer , 81, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 24, 1943, the son of John and Beulah (Brammeier) Schaffer in Alton. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Woods on December 24, 1987, in Salem and she survives him in Centralia.
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