Gary Keister
Jan 26, 2025
Gary D. Keister , 79, of Patoka passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1945, the son of Robert "Bob" and Velma (Heinzmann) Keister in Vandalia. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Meyer) on August 10, 1965, in Sandoval, and she preceded him in death on January 23, 2009.
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Dana Mays
Jan 23, 2025
Dana Diann Mays , 61, of Centralia passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on December 13, 1963, the daughter of Delano and Nadine (Jones) Dagg in Centralia.
Survivors include her beloved family, her children, Denisha Bailey of Centralia, Dustin (Nicole) Sanders of Nashville, Drew Sanders of...
Ocie Reeves Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Ocie Reeves Jr. , 75, of Centralia, IL passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, to Ocie Reeves, Sr. and Ann Harper Clark, who both preceded him in death.
Survivors that will mourn the loss of Ocie include his beloved family and his children: Pierre Manley...
George F. Cooley
Jan 13, 2025
George F. Cooley , 83, of Boulder passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on October 20, 1941, the son of George Sr. and Elizabeth (Gerardi) Cooley in Belleville.
George is survived by his son, Bryce Cooley of Boulder.
George was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary Kay (Wurm) Gunther
Jan 10, 2025
Mary Gunther , 86, of Sandoval passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home in Sandoval. She was born on October 14, 1938, the daughter of George Henry and Emma Gertrude (O'Neill) Wurm in Centralia. She married Roger Lay on July 4, 1966. She later married William Gunther on October 5, 1991, and he preceded her in death....
Jerome Davis Lilly Ii
Jan 8, 2025
Jerome David Lilly II, affectionately known as David, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on May 18, 1990, in Bloomington, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Jerome D. Sr. and Kimberly (Currie) Lilly.
David was a complex and vibrant individual who lived life unapologetically on his own terms....
Pauline (Risinger) Fyke
Jan 7, 2025
Fern Pauline (Risinger) Fyke , 92, revered as a pillar of strength, unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, and total commitment to her family and friends, passed away on January 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on October 15, 1932, in Millegeville, Illinois to Edgar Raymond Risinger and Hilda Christine Deadmond. She married Allen L Fyke on 9 June...
Anthony C Eovaldi Iii
Jan 6, 2025
Anthony C. Eovaldi III , 44, of Centralia passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on February 2, 1980, the son of Anthony C. Jr. and Debby (Wadkins) Eovaldi in Centralia.
Survivors include his beloved parents, Anthony Jr. and Debby Eovaldi; his caring grandmother, Shirley Wadkins; dear...
Kathy Lynn Shaw
Jan 5, 2025
Kathy Lynn Shaw , 62, of Centralia passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on July 13, 1962, the daughter of George and Mary (Smith) McCormick in Colorado Springs, CO. She married Curtis Shaw in San Antonio, TX and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her mother, Mary McCormick...
Larry A. Vernor
Jan 3, 2025
Larry A. Vernor , 82, of Centralia passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1942, the son of Geraldine Smith. He married Linda Basola on November 3, 2007, in Junction City and she survives him in Centralia.
Along with his beloved wife of 17 years, Linda Vernor, survivors include his son, Tad...
Mary Metzger
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Metzger , 59, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on September 21, 1965, the daughter of Eugene and Joan (Rhynes) Hutson. She married the love of her life, Marty Metzger on May 14, 1992, in Salem; they later divorced, but remained life-long friends. He...
Peggy Joyce Edmonson
Dec 30, 2024
Alive in God's eternal presence, Peggy Joyce Edmonson , 89, formerly of Centralia, passed away from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the loving home of her great granddaughter and care providers, Brittany (Nick) Pitts and family in Ramsey, Illinois with family by her side.
The daughter of Newt and Lula Mae...
Mitzi Isaak
Dec 30, 2024
Marlena Kaye "Mitzi" Isaak , 54, of Patoka passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1970, the daughter of Frederick "Fritz" and Maria (Newcomb) Sprehe in Nashville. She married Tracy Murray in 1989 they had their 2 beautiful children Tyson & Whitney while stationed...
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.
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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...
