Ed Orrell Sr.
Nov 10, 2024
Edward Lewis "Ed" Orrell Sr. , 88, of Carlyle passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his home. He was born on July 23, 1936, the son of Charles "Mannie"and Maudine (Knutt) Orrell in Boulder. He married Janet Meyer on April 18, 1971, in Belleville and she preceded him in death on November 2, 2022.
Survivors include...
Betty Riechman
Nov 6, 2024
Betty Riechman , 86, of Centralia passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on November 25, 1937, the daughter of Hallie and Estella (Peters) Ford in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Richard Riechman on July 3, 1960,...
Nellis Estoppey
Nov 2, 2024
Nellis Lucille Estoppey , 100, of Centralia passed in her sleep Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Centralia Manor in Centralia. She was born on December 28, 1923, the daughter of Hulan Harlan, and Cecile (Whitlock) Hawkins in Texico, IL. In her early years, she was raised on a farm where she worked at the early Hawkins' Orchard with apples,...
Mike Harris
Oct 31, 2024
Michael Charles "Mike" Harris , 74, of Patoka passed away surrounded by his loving family, Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 28, 1950, the son of Charles Eugene and Violia (Doza) Harris in St. Louis, MO. He married the love of his life, Elizabeth Choute, 4 children were born of this union and...
Naioma Offutt
Oct 29, 2024
Naioma Offutt , 87, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at NHC (Caris Healthcare & Hospice) in Maryland Heights, MO.
Survivors who will hold dear memories of Naioma include her beloved family, her children, Gehrkey R. Bowers of TN, Felton J. Offutt (Deana) of AZ, and Dara "Penny" Offutt (William) of MO; son-in-law, Larry Green...
Aaron Sides
Oct 28, 2024
William "Aaron" Sides , 44, of Patoka passed away Monday, October 28, 2024. He was born on February 19, 1980, the son of William D. and Peggy (Gouchenouer) Sides in Bloomington, IL.
Survivors include his mother, Peggy Blunt of Patoka; his father, Bill Sides (Janell) of Patoka; his children, Austin Sides (Daniele) of Vandalia, Melissa Sides of...
Melba June Nolte
Oct 20, 2024
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through his servant Melba Nolte.
Melba June Nolte was given life by her creator and was born on June 30, 1934, the child of Harry and Cecil (Sessions) Hodge in Odin....
Polly Ann Murray
Oct 17, 2024
Polly Ann Murray , 82, of Salem passed away Thursday October 17, 2024, at St Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on May 1, 1942, the daughter of Truman and Mary (Evans) Bartle in Sandoval, IL. She married Glen Murray on December 27, 1962, in Sandoval and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her...
Rosetta Mae Shaffer
Oct 17, 2024
Rosetta Mae Shaffer, 94, of Sandoval passed away peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Helia Healthcare in Salem. She was born on September 26, 1930, the daughter of Fred Paul and Marcilla Mae (Quinlan) Wilkins in Harvey, IL. She married Raymond L. Shaffer on February 28, 1948, in Salem, IL and he preceded her in death on July 25,...
Marilyn Clara Berger
Oct 15, 2024
Marilyn Clara Berger , 84, of Breese, IL passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on February 20, 1940, the daughter of Ralph and Eleanor (Tyberendt) Stein in Centralia, IL.
Survivors include her beloved family, her daughter, Jacqueline Berger (Doug Wagner); her son, David (Kim) Berger; her cherished...
Jana Sue (Ahlf) Norman
Oct 15, 2024
Jana Sue (Ahlf) Norman , 70 of rural Odin was called home to Heaven on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jana was born on February 11, 1954, in Centralia. Jana married Troy Norman on August 3, 1974.
Jana is survived by her husband of 50 years, Troy Norman of Odin; brother,...
Flozell C. Bates
Oct 11, 2024
On Friday, October 11, 2024, Flozell C. Bates answered the Heavenly call and passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 years, 7 months, and 8 days.
Fondly known to family and friends as PAPA, F.C., Bates, 602, and UNC. He was born to Charlie Clifton and Lillie Victoria (Higgenbotham) Bates, in Peoria, MS. He...
Shirley Plowman
Oct 9, 2024
Shirley Plowman , 92, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on November 27, 1931, the daughter of John and Vergie (Frailey) Plowman in Vandalia.
Survivors include her cherished brother, Charles Plowman of Centralia, formerly of Decatur; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
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Billy Joe Moore
Oct 9, 2024
Billy Joe Moore , 78, of Odin passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, Tuesday, October 9, 2024, at his home. He was born on August 12, 1946, the son of Louie and Vivian (Gibbs) Moore at his family's home in Odin. He married Reta Nix in April of 1969, and she preceded him in death...
Eva Gallatin
Oct 6, 2024
Eva Jane Gallatin , 93, of Boulder passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She was born on March 3, 1931, the daughter of Harless and Opal (Adams) Bright in Clinton County. She married James J. Gallatin on August 24, 1947, in Carlyle and he preceded her in death.
Survivors who...
Sarah Marie (Schlau) Panilawon
Oct 5, 2024
Sarah Marie (Schlau) Panilawon , 37, of Desoto, MO passed away, after a three year continuous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of her family, Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was born on December 16, 1986, the daughter of James and Diane (Cook) Schlau in Centralia. She married her best friend and the love of her life, Sean...
Barry Kracht
Oct 4, 2024
Barry S. Kracht, 72, of Centralia, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at home. He was born the son of Herbert and Lois (Reese) Kracht on December 29, 1951. He married Cindy Kracht at the Trinity Lutheran Church, on Sept. 27, 1986 and she survives.
In addition to his wife, survivors to carry Barry's legacy on are...
Charlene Goforth
Oct 1, 2024
Charlene Goforth , 98, of Centralia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 18, 1926, the daughter of B.V. and Ottie (Arnold) Ivy in Bruce, Mississippi. She married James C. Goforth on September 22, 1945, in Bruce, Mississippi and he preceded her in death on January 11,...
Ira Sturgeon Jr.
Sep 26, 2024
Ira V. Sturgeon Jr ., 93, of Winter Garden, FL passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Edgewood, FL. He was born on February 9, 1931, the son of Ira V. Sr. and Anna (Laurent) Sturgeon in Springfield, IL.
Survivors that will remember Ira's love for his family include, his children, Kathy...
Gary Boles
Sep 26, 2024
Gary Boles of Centralia passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Gary was born on September 28, 1941 in Centralia, the son of Cliff and Clementine Boles. He married Myrna Kay Middleton on August 3, 1963. Myrna preceded him in death on January 22, 2003. Gary then married Elizabeth Betty Prather of Centralia on March 28, 2004....
