obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Glennys Hollingsead , 85, of Centralia passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born on December 23, 1937, the daughter of Don Leonard and Ruby Darlene (Davis) Merrill in Payson, Utah.  She married Raymond Hollingsead in Salt Lake City and he preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 2007....

Dec 8, 2023

Retired Staff Sergeant, Christopher Gordan Mansker , age 53, of Centralia passed away on December 8, 2023, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1970, the son of Robert E. and Barbara (Dukes) Mansker in Centralia.

Survivors include his father, Bob Mansker; children, Cory (Meredith) Latner of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Lindsay...

Dec 1, 2023

Janessa Martin Brubaker, of Shobonier, infant daughter of Ronnie and Lorna (Martin) Brubaker passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.

Along with her parents, survivors include her grandparents, Melvin & Ellen Brubaker, and Harvey & Gladys Martin; and her siblings, Christine Brubaker, Riley Brubaker, Gregory Brubaker, Devin Brubaker, Katelyn Brubaker, Angela Brubaker.

A graveside service was...

Nov 28, 2023

Ronald E. Kennett, age 69 of Sandoval, IL, passed away at home on November 28, 2023. Ronnie was born on July 29, 1954, the son of the late Howard Weems and Eileen (Griffith) Weems of Sandoval.

Ronnie is survived by brothers, Randy Griffith of Marissa, IL, Terry Weems of Sandoval; sister, Darlene and David Boatright of Sandoval,...

Nov 26, 2023

Barbara Jane "Bobby Jane" Fleming , 77, of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born on December 28, 1945, the daughter of John and Betty (Collins) Fair in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She married David Fleming on February 11, 1980, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2014.

Survivors that will cherish memories made...

Nov 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" Paul Vosholler , 68, of Patoka passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on December 21, 1954, the son of Paul Fred and Fidelis Victoria (Fohne) Vosholler in Breese. He married Sonja Sheri Sundell on September 4, 1983, in Sparks, NV, and she survives him in Patoka.

Nov 22, 2023

Barbara E. Cushman , 69, of Kell passed away surrounded by the love of her family Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on September 6, 1954, the daughter of Norman and Wanda (Butler) Dailey in Granite City, Illinois. She married Ricky Boxx Sr. & they had 4 children & later...

Nov 20, 2023

Roger Leo Grasher , age 79, of Odin, Illinois, passed away on November 20th in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on August 24, 1944, in Centralia, Illinois. He is survived by wife Debbie (McClelland), his children Michael Grasher (Tracy) of Ponte Verde Beach, Florida, Michelle Grasher (Mara Rakestraw) of Bloomington, Illinois, and Matthew Grasher (Ann) of Altamont, Illinois; stepchildren...

Nov 16, 2023

Velma Mae Parrish, 84, of Odin, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at her home in Odin surrounded by her loving family. Velma being one of ten siblings was born on August 20,1939 the daughter of Cecil and Thelma (Mikel) Adams in Springfield, IL. She married the love of her life and father of her children, William A. Parrish...

Nov 10, 2023

Martha "Jane" (Copple) Nelms , 77, of Centralia passed away at 9:16 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2023, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Jane was born on May 4, 1946, the daughter of John H. and Daphne Maxine Copple in Centralia. She married Robert "Pete" Nelms on August 15, 1969, at Boyd Christian Church, and...

Nov 9, 2023

Gail Anne Jennings , 69, of Sandoval passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her home. She was born on January 16, 1954, the daughter of Walter Erwin and Ann Margaret (Jenson) Burkemo in Palm Beach County, Florida. She married James Martin Jennings, and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2022.

Survivors that will remember...

Nov 9, 2023

Ricky Malcolm, of Odin, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. Private services will be at a later date.  Irvin Macz Funeral Homes in Odin, are honored to be helping Ricky's family.

Nov 8, 2023

Ada Mae Noller , 90, of Taylorville passed away, surrounded by the love of her family, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home. She was born on May 23, 1933, the daughter of Winnia and Clara (Sanders) Crane in Sandoval. She married the love of her life, Roy Noller Jr. and he preceded her in death on December 17,...

Nov 7, 2023

Dickie Anderson , 50, of Centralia passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on August 7, 1973, the son of Loyd and Linda (Showers) Anderson in Mt. Vernon. He married the love of his life, his best friend, Christie Phillips on June...

Nov 6, 2023

John Edward Burns Jr. , 85, of Carlyle passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. He was born on December 21, 1937, the son of John E. Sr. and Freda Mae (Porter) Burns in Sandoval. He married Elizabeth "Liz" Chappell on January 9, 1959, and she preceded him in death on December 16,...

Nov 5, 2023

Rollin Leroy Homann, age 92, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle, Illinois. He was born on April 17, 1931 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Harry and Meta (Schmohe) Homann.  He first married Christiane Schubert in December of 1955 and they later divorced.  He then married...

Nov 3, 2023

Lorna Joan Sands , 90, of Murphysboro passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at Integrity Healthcare in Carbondale. She was born on June 25, 1933, the daughter of Noble and Lyndall (Eikleberry) Mayo in Geff, Illinois. She married Glen Sands on February 20, 1955, in Geff, Illinois and he preceded her in death on August 1, 2016.

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Oct 30, 2023

Beverly Ann Petty , 83, of Centralia passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at Helia Health Care in Salem. She was born on August 15, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Erwin) Strickler of New Castle, Pennsylvania.

Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline Johnson and husband Dexter of Centralia; precious grandchildren, Trevor and Hailey; cherished step-grandchildren, Dexter...

Oct 29, 2023

Ruth Ann Johnston , 74, of Odin passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1949, the daughter of Molly and Elsie Patton in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Samuel Johnston on April 16, 1980, in Mt. Vernon, and he survives her in Odin.

Along with her husband of 43...

Oct 29, 2023

Charles Albert Sanders, 86 of Centralia, passed away at 9:58 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Centralia Manor.  He was born on July 31, 1937 in Centralia, the son of Dwight and Lona Scheriger Sanders.  He married Eileen Schierbecker on May 21, 1977 in Hoyleton and she survives in Centralia.  Besides his wife of 46 years, left to...