Walter F. Patten Sr.,
Jul 30, 2024
Walter F. Patten Sr. , 83, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family at his home. He was born on November 4, 1940, the son of John Perry and Flossie (Bonham) Patten in Robinson, Illinois. He married the love of his life, his sweetheart, Margaret Pritchard on September 8, 1965, in...
Vernell Burris Sr.
Jul 27, 2024
Mr. Vernell Burris Sr. , 88, of Centralia passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, with his family by his side at Cedar Ridge Healthcare Center in Lebanon. He was born on May 30, 1936, the son of Thomas Coleman and Rose Ada Bell Scott, in Centralia, IL. He was united in holy matrimony to June Avis Little on March...
Anthony Sitar
Jul 12, 2024
Anthony Sitar became a blessing to this world on December 7, 1987. Born with many severe disabilities, Anthony received education in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Anthony was served at several different hospitals, facilities, and community living arrangements before becoming a loved resident of Murray Center in July of 2021.Anthony's disabilities left him unable to speak or walk, but he was...
Bernardine C. Travelstead
Jul 8, 2024
Bernardine C Travelstead , 92, of Davenport, FL, died July 8, 2024 at home. She was born December 17, 1931 in Plains, PA, the daughter of Charles Mociun and Maryanna (Lutynski) Mociun. In 1954, she married Robert Travelstead while both were serving in the US Navy, stationed in Oakland, CA.
Bernardine was a registered nurse, graduating from...
Charles Leon Fisher
Jun 30, 2024
Charles Leon Fisher, 90, of Odin passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Odin, Illinois, on January 7, 1934, the son of Charley D. and Myrtle M. (Wooters) Fisher.
Charles graduated from Greenville College in May of 1956. He married the love of his life, Barbara Etta Fry, on June...
Patricia Daphene Cruzen
Jun 25, 2024
Patricia Daphene Cruzen, 89, of New Braunfels, Texas, formerly of Centralia passed away on June 25, 2024 after a brief illness. She was a 67 year former resident of Centralia and the Walnut Hill area.
Born on August 30, 1934 in Marlow Oklahoma to Elliott and Juanita (Beavers) Harrison. She married Roger Lee Cruzen in Midwest City,...
Suzanne Tatro
Jun 23, 2024
Suzanne Tatro , 63, of Centralia passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 2, 1961, the daughter of Maurice Tatro II and Pauline (Dellamano) Tatro in Trenton, New Jersey.
Survivors include her daughter, Jessica Miller; her three nieces, Jennifer Mulvaney, Summer Tatro, and Cassie Tatro.
Suzanne was preceded...
Martha Shaver
Jun 21, 2024
Martha Shaver , 87, of Centralia passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, Friday, June 21, 2024, at Salem Township Hospital. She was born on June 14, 1937, the daughter of Buster Leo and Hattie (Hawkins) Simer in Toone, Tennessee. She married Alvie N. Hull on March 9, 1956, in Salem and he preceded her in...
Ople Schmitz
Jun 13, 2024
Ople Schmitz , 79, of Centralia passed away Thursday, June 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 20, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Fern (Kretzer) Groff in Centralia. She married Ronald Lewis Schmitz on June 1, 1974, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2014.
Survivors include her son,...
Jim Geiger
Jun 9, 2024
In Loving Memory of James "Jim" Allen Geiger:
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Geiger of Sandoval. Jim passed away on June 9th, a date that coincided with the 28th anniversary of his father's passing. Born in Centralia, Illinois on June 3, 1937, Jim was the son of Adolph M. Geiger...
Rebecca Lynn Witzel
Jun 9, 2024
Rebecca Lynn Witzel , 70, of Irvington, IL passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL. She was born September 30, 1953, the daughter of Robert and Alice (Yanke) Williams in DeKalb, IL. She married the love of her life, Roger Witzel on August 1, 1981, in Dekalb, IL and he survives...
Kayla S. (Hellmeyer) Webb
Jun 8, 2024
Kayla S. (Hellmeyer) Webb , 59, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born January 16, 1965, the daughter of Richard and Helen "Kay" (Thouvenin) Hellmeyer in Centralia.
Survivors include her children, J.D. Murphy Jr. of Centralia, Ashley (Luke) Heuerman of Highland, Randi (L.T.) Taylor...
Ronnie Ray Smith
Jun 8, 2024
Saturday, the 8th of June 2024, the world became a little dimmer with the passing of our wonderful husband, father and papa, Ronnie Ray Smith, Sr.
Ronnie, the youngest son of Nolan and Helen, made his entrance into the world as the New Year's baby of 1946 and continued to be a larger-than-life personality who always had...
Doris Cobb
Jun 8, 2024
Doris J. Cobb , 75, of Germantown passed away in peace on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Centralia Manor. She was born on February 25, 1949, the daughter of Oscar Elmer and Dicie Jeniece (Perry) LeMarr in Salem, IL.
Survivors include her beloved family, her children, Mary Arnold and husband Michael of Iuka, and Terry P. Dinkelman...
Saundra Sue Ebbs
Jun 7, 2024
Saundra Sue Ebbs , 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at SSM Health Hospital in Centralia. She was born January 17, 1937, the daughter of Charles Bertrum and Anita (Gutzler) Ebbs in Centralia.
Survivors include her brother, Stephen Ebbs and wife Rita of Richview; cousins; and special friends, Keith and Dreama Phelps of Centralia....
June Thalman
Jun 5, 2024
Elizabeth June Thalman , 91, of Patoka passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 5, 1933, the daughter of George and Pearl (Walker) Peddicord. She married Cecil Thalman on October 18, 1952, in Sandoval and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2022.
June is survived by loved...
Daisy Jean Newcomb
Jun 2, 2024
Daisy Jean Newcomb , 85 of Centralia passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born on February 27, 1939, in Florida.
Daisy was preceded in death by both of her parents, Thomas and Avis (Gilliard) Kennison; her husband, Rev. Walter "Gene" Newcomb; children, Cindy (Willis) Smith, Harold Willis, Sara Newcomb; and several brothers and sisters.
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Kyle C. Moore
May 30, 2024
Kyle C. Moore , 69, of Odin passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Salem Township Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1954, the son of Harold and Mary (Payne) Moore in Fairfield. He married Barbra Jungers on February 23, 2002, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and she survives him in Odin.
Along with his loving wife of...
Eileen (Gaskins) Bushong
May 26, 2024
Eileen Isabel (Gaskins) Bushong also known as Grandma Beautiful, age 93, passed on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Meridian Care Center, Glen Carbon, Illinois. Eileen was born June 16,1930 in Woodlawn, IL, the daughter of Howard and Lucile Gaskins. Eileen was married to Melvin Andrew Bushong June 4, 1948 and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2016....
Bennie Upchurch, Jr.
May 22, 2024
Bennie Upchurch Jr ., 92, of Centralia was welcomed Home to the arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 22, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1932, the son of Bennie Sr. and Hettie (Rose) Upchurch in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Talmadge Renfro on April 21, 1957, in Centralia and she preceded him...
