obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

Sharon Virginia Minor, 82, of Odin, IL.  passed away Sept. 1, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital.  She was born the daughter of Jay and Virginia (Evans) Newman on April 30, 1942.  She married the love of her life George Edgar Minor on Sept. 26, 1959 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2014.

Survivors...

Aug 31, 2024

June McCoy, 93, of Centralia passed away August 31, 2024, at the Centralia Manor.   June was born the daughter of Glen F. and Fern (Ba) (Maroon) Jackson on July 6, 1931, in Centralia.  She married Billy McCoy at the First Apostolic Church in Centralia on January 2, 1949.  He passed away on September 25, 1987.

June and...

Aug 27, 2024

Donald "Don" F. Poiter , 87, of Centralia passed away surrounded by the love of his family, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 17, 1937, the son of Frank and Eva (Hicks) Poiter in Du Quion, Illinois. He married the love of his life, Donna Lichtenfeld on June 27, 1959, in Hobart, Indiana,...

Aug 27, 2024

Leatha Elaine Jackson , 99, of Centralia passed away surrounded by her family, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 25, 1925, the daughter of Oscar and Sybil (Maroon) Marlin in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Clarence "Regis" Jackson on July 21, 1946, and he preceded her in death...

Aug 21, 2024

Jedidiah Levi Cody, born April 6, 1989, 35 years of age passed away suddenly on August 21, 2024.

He worked for the Dr. Kahn family and was multitalented in the construction trade. Levi was loved by family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Levi is survived by his children, Tristan Levi Cody, Cali Lynn...

Aug 21, 2024

Georgia Jones-Richardson

I was born on July 14, 1945 to Rozel and Connie Winbush, in Hickman KY.

I spent some of my life in Kentucky when times were not great. I was so glad my parents decided to move up north. I spent most of life in Illinois doing a variety of things. Here are...

Aug 18, 2024

Joanna J. Van Horne , 83, of Belleville passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1940, the daughter of Robert and Joanna (Pscion) Howard in Michigan City, Indiana. She married George Van Horne on June 14, 1963, in Salem, Illinois and he survives her in Belleville.

Joanna is survived by her children,...

Aug 13, 2024

Rebecca Jean (Jacinto) Bellemey , 36, of Irvington passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her home. She was born on April 18, 1988, the daughter of Antonio and Victoria (Rios) Jacinto in Maryville.

Survivors who will remember the impact Rebecca had on her family include her parents, Antonio and Victoria Jacinto of Irvington; her children who...

Aug 11, 2024

Philip Altadonna , 85, of Centralia passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born on August 1, 1939, the son of Anton and Clara (Mordini) Altadonna in Centralia. He married the love of his life, his sweetheart, Brenda Spicer on July 9, 1966, in Sandoval and she survives him in Centralia.

Along with his devoted wife...

Aug 7, 2024

Thomas Hill , 65, of Carlyle passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home. He was born in Centralia on January 6, 1959, the son of Robert and Wilma (Burton) Hill of Odin.

Survivors include his children, Thomas Hill Jr. of Sandoval, Joe Hill of Sandoval, and Mike Hill of Sandoval; several grandchildren; sisters, Ronda Hill...

Aug 7, 2024

Virgil O. "Bud" Baker , 82, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 29, 1942, the son of Virgil and Ella Baker of Irvington.  In 1964, he married the love of his life, Deanna Elliot and she preceded him in death in June of 1978.

Survivors include his...

Aug 4, 2024

Sylvester Kachuba Jr. , 66, of Irvington passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, surrounded by family at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis Missouri. He was born on March 11, 1958, the son of Sylvester Kachuba Sr. and Delores (Barczewski) Kachuba in Centralia.

Survivors include the love of his life, Ann Dobyns; his mother, Delores...

Aug 2, 2024

Douglas Gibson, 61, of Centralia passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on May 8, 1963, the son of Thomas Henry and Joyce Ann (Leavell) Gibson in Washington, Indiana. He married the love of his life and best friend, Cathy Eileen Miller on June 16, 1990, in Centralia and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...