Joan Carol Nix
Oct 26, 2023
Joan Carol Nix , 80, of Centralia passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on April 10, 1943, the daughter of James I. and Thelma (Gwaltney) Phillips in Breese. She married Ed Nix at Temple Baptist in Centralia and they later divorced.
Survivors that hold dear memories...
Sheri J (Umfleet) Foltz
Oct 20, 2023
Sheri J. Foltz , 60, of Patoka passed away Friday, October 20, 2023. She was born on May 3, 1963, the daughter of Jack and Norma (Crites) Umfleet in Olney, Illinois. She married the love of her life, Jeff Foltz on April 8, 1989, in Claremont, Illinois, and he survives her in Patoka.
Along with her husband,...
Arland Albert Speidel
Oct 19, 2023
Arland Albert Speidel , 89, former police chief for the City of Centralia, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on December 4, 1933, the son of Frederick Albert and Amelia Minnie (Vogt) Speidel in Centralia. He married the love of his...
Todd Edward Pearce
Oct 17, 2023
Todd Edward Pearce , 30, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1993, the son of Alvin and Rebecca (Bond) Pearce in Centralia.
Survivors that will remember Todd's fun sense of humor include his beloved family, his son, Jamison Pearce of Salem; his twin sister, Elizabeth Pearce of Centralia; his...
Mary Ellen Mckee
Oct 16, 2023
Mary Ellen McKee, age 82 of Centralia, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Heritage Woods in Centralia,Illinois.
Mary was born on April 18, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Ira Gilmore Brooks and Esther (Finkbiner) Brooks.
She is survived by her six children, Anthony Jordan and wife Reba of Camden, Tennessee, Terry...
Marilyn Elizabeth King
Oct 14, 2023
Marilyn Elizabeth King , 77, of Odin passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023, at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. She was born on April 20, 1946, the oldest daughter of Charles Elmer and Betty Joan (Tolen) Simpson in Edger County, Paris, Illinois. She married the joy of her life, Charles King on June 17, 1976, in Elisabeth...
David Holden
Oct 13, 2023
David Edwin Cap "Shannon" Holden , 74, of Sandoval passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, Friday, October 13, 2023. He was born on October 8, 1949, the son of James and Gloria (Headley) Holden in Fairmont, West Virginia. He married the love of his life, Martha Berger, June of 1980 in Kentucky, and she survives him...
Caroline M. Sprehe
Oct 11, 2023
Caroline M. Sprehe, age 93 of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mrs. Sprehe was born on January 15, 1930 in Irvington, Illinois, the daughter of D. Kell and Meta (Rahn) McCullough. She married Albert Sprehe Jr. on June 11, 1950 in Hoyleton,...
Edward “Ed” L. Marshall Sr.
Oct 10, 2023
Edward L. "Ed" Marshall Sr ., 72, of Carlyle passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Carlyle area. He was born on December 20, 1950, the son of LeRoy "Red" and Beautrice (Davis) Marshall in Carlyle.
Survivors that will hold dear memories of Edward include his beloved family, his children, Angela (Rodney) Hill of Odin, Eddie...
Jeffrey D, Copple
Oct 7, 2023
Jeffrey Duane Copple, 52, of Oldsmar, Florida, passed away on October 7, 2023, at his home.
Born on May 11, 1971, in Florissant, Missouri, Jeffrey was the beloved son of Jim and Patricia (Baxter) Copple. He is survived by his cherished son, Colton Copple, who resides in Florida, and his loving parents, Jim and Patricia Copple, of...
Kathleen (Sobotka) Drews
Oct 7, 2023
Kathleen Drews, age 63 of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1959 in Queens, New York the daughter of William and Ireneta (Hayden) Sobotka.
She is survived by her three children, Jeffrey Drews Jr., Matt Drews, and Brittney DeClue all of Centralia; two...
Jay K. Stanley
Oct 5, 2023
Jay K. Stanley, 70, of Centralia passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri. He was born on April 2, 1953, the youngest son of Victor D. and Luro Mae (White) Stanley in Herrin, Illinois.
Survivors that will mourn the passing of this beautiful soul include his dear friend,...
Billy Gene Melton
Oct 2, 2023
Billy Gene Melton , 59, of Centralia passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 11, 1964, the son of Harold and Wanda (Eskew) Melton in Centralia. He married Kimberly Gayle Clegg in 1990 and they later divorced.
Survivors that will cherish fond memories of...
Michael R Shaffer
Oct 2, 2023
Michael R. Shaffer 70 of Sandoval, passed away at 6:12 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023 in Sandoval. He was born on August 11, 1953 in Salem, the son of Raymond and Rosetta Wilkins Shaffer. He married Mary Kathryn Gore on October 27, 1973 in Sandoval. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 50 years Mary K....
Joshua Ray Fleming
Sep 30, 2023
Joshua Ray "Josh" Fleming , 39, of Centralia passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born on April 17, 1984, the twin son of David and Barbara (Fair) Fleming in Centralia.
Survivors that will hold dear memories of Josh include his beloved family, his mother, Barbara Fleming of Centralia; his twin brother, Jeffry Fleming of Centralia;...
Geraldine "Geri" Romack
Sep 30, 2023
Daphne Geraldine "Geri" Romack , 85, of Patoka was welcomed home, into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born on March 17, 1938, the daughter of Foster Nelson and Esther Edna (Wood) Gideon in Centralia. She married the love of her life and her constant source of entertainment, James...
John R. Cummins
Sep 24, 2023
John R. Cummins , 80, of Carlyle passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023. He was born on December 23, 1942, in Sandoval, the son of John W. and Theda (Powless) Cummins. He married Violet Orrell on July 13, 1963, at Wamac Baptist Church and she survives him in Carlyle.
Survivors include his son, Charles Wesley Cummins and...
Mary Edith Tacke
Sep 18, 2023
Mary Edith Tacke , 103, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Patoka passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1920, the daughter of William Fletcher and Roxy Opal (Ballard) Linton at her family's home in Patoka. She married Albert F. Tacke on June 2, 1948, and they were united in marriage for 29 years.
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Barbara Sue Back
Sep 17, 2023
Barbara Sue Back , 75, of Alma passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at SBL Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia. She was born on January 14, 1948, the daughter of Russell and Della (Campbell) Caldwell in Centralia. She married the love of her life, Billy Wayne Back in 1966 at Patoka and he preceded her in death in 2008....
Mcarthur “Mack” Herron
Sep 13, 2023
McArthur Herron "Mack" , 49 years old, of Centralia, Illinois passed away at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. McArthur "Mack" was born May 28, 1974, in East St. Louis, Illinois, the son of Janice Watson and McArthur Golliday. He married Christina Knight on October 8, 1999, in Davidson County, Tennessee....
