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Local Obituaries for Macz Funeral Homes


Patty J. Carlson

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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Ed Orrell Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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