obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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;...

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...

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...

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.

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....

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....

Sep 12, 2023

Kathryn June Winters, 91, of Odin passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living in Carlyle. She was born on June 23, 1932, the daughter of Clarence and Marie (Smith) Cozad in Carrigan Township, Illinois. She married Donald Winters in 1960 at Salem and he preceded her in death February of 1992.

Survivors...

Sep 12, 2023

Margaret Evelyn Jolliff , 97, of Patoka passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Known as Evelyn to family and friends, she was born on July 17, 1926, in Pope Township, Fayette County, Illinois to Carl Joseph and Zella Marie (Jones) Easton. On September 11, 1946, she married Sam Jolliff. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2004.

Sep 10, 2023

Charlene Wilma Black , 82, of Centralia passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living in Carlyle. She was born on March 26, 1941, the daughter of Woodrow and Clora (Kirgan) Holland in Centralia. She married Donald Black on May 2, 1959, and 3 children were born to this union. They later divorced.

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Sep 5, 2023

Ricky Leon Roeder, age 60, of Kinmundy, Illinois, passed away at 3:32 A.M. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born on July 8, 1963, in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was the son of Lester W. and Dorris Ann (Harriman) Black.

Ricky is survived by his loving...

Sep 4, 2023

Thomas, "Tom" Holstlaw , 87, of Sandoval passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 15, 1936, the son of Robert James and Flossie (Pigg) Holstlaw at his family's home in Sandoval. He married, Ruth Ann "Teddy" Basola on November 23, 1963, in Sandoval and she preceded him...

Sep 4, 2023

Rose Mary Jourdan , 90, of Sandoval passed away surrounded by the love of her family, Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1933, the daughter of P. Edward and Catherine L. (Sitton) Thomas at her family's home in Sandoval. Rose Mary loved her siblings dearly and kept their memory alive as the last of her...

Sep 3, 2023

Terri Eileen (Lea) Jones , 49, of Irvington passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1973, the daughter of Terry and Dawn (VanDiver) Lea in Ashley. She married Paul Neabuhr on June 28, 2002 and he survives her in Irvington.

Along with her husband, Paul Neabuhr, Terri is survived by her beloved...