obituaries

Oct 22, 2022

Hazel Marie Bryant , 81 of Junction City passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, at her home. She was born on March 8, 1941, the daughter of William and Leona (Campbell) Lee in Sandoval. She married the love of her life, Sammie Bryant on January 24, 1958, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2021.

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Oct 22, 2022

Dolores D. Foster , 94, of Centralia passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home. She was born on December 20, 1927, the daughter of Glenn and Maggie (Collier) Martin in Buffalo, Oklahoma. She married Harold K. Foster on January 23, 1944, in Clinton, Oklahoma and he preceded her in death on January...

Oct 21, 2022

Ronald Dean "Ron" Biggs , 76, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at Odin Health Care Center to go home to be with the Lord. He was born on September 16, 1946, the son of Harvey and Bernadette (Regnier) Biggs. He married Mary Gerrish on September 10, 1967, in Centralia and she survives him in Centralia.

Oct 19, 2022

Mary Lou Garza (Mason) , 87, of St. Louis Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri, surrounded by the love and support of her family.  She was born on July 30, 1935, in Shattuc, Illinois and was the daughter of Murfin and Sarah Mason (Fulton).  She had five sons with her...

Oct 14, 2022

Calvin Leon Lawson Jr. , 32, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away Friday, October 14, 2022. He was born on February 25, 1990, the son of Calvin Lawson Sr. and Felisicia Lytle in Centralia, Illinois.

Survivors that will remember Calvin's contagious smile and love of life include his mother Felisicia Lytle of Chicago; father...

Oct 13, 2022

Rex Lemont Campbell

Rex Lemont Campbell of Centralia, IL. Passed away on October 13, 2022. A  celebration of life service was held in Phoenix, AZ. on October 22, 2022, at the First Institutional Baptist Church.

Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia, IL will provide a graveside service On Friday, November 1, 2024, at 12:00 p.m....

Oct 12, 2022

Carolyn Kay (KK) Schweda Seats passed over Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at the age of 83. She had fought a long hard battle, but her body decided it was time to be at peace.

In February of 1939, Carolyn was born to Anthony Edwin and Dorothy (Perchelski) Schweda who preceded her in death. In 1958 she married...

Oct 11, 2022

Chester L. "Chet" Burks , 88, of Vernon passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Salem Township Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1934, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Goldie (Hoobery) Burks in Mt. View, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Deloris June Rutledge on May 26, 1952, in Hardy, Arkansas and she preceded him...

Oct 6, 2022

Julie Ann Dieckmeyer, age 58, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 A.M., on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home in Centralia, Illinois, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on December 16, 1963, in Clackamas, Oregon, the daughter of Donald Gary and Geraldine (Steams) Gray.  She married Ken Dieckmeyer on October 28, 1995, in...

Oct 5, 2022

Steve Sarchet , 74, of Patoka passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1948, the son of Paul and Betty Sarchet in Fayette County, IL.

Survivors include his son Steve Sarchet and wife Jessica of Patoka, Star Christianson and husband Ashley of Salem; brothers, Brian Sarchet and Danny Sarchet;...

Sep 30, 2022

Thomas Keith "Tom" Holsapple , 66, of Odin passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on October 6, 1955, the son of Paul "Pete" and Melva (Andrews) Holsapple in Rantoul, Illinois.

Survivors include his beloved family, sister, Paula Wooters and husband Dwight of Odin; brother Paul Holsapple and wife Debbie of...

Sep 29, 2022

Arnold Wayne Moulds , 84, of Odin passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Odin Health Care. He was born on February 14, 1938, the son of Arnold Andrew and Sally (Williams) Moulds in Pensacola, Florida.

Survivors include his devoted family, daughter Patricia Smith husband Gary of Carlyle, and Polly Dimeglio of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren Stephanie...

Sep 29, 2022

Rodney Wayne Sanner, 64, of Centralia, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Rodney was born August 17,1958, in Avon, Illinois to Milton Dale and Shirley Ann (Heinrich) Sanner.

He attended Centralia High School where he was part of the varsity boys basketball team, proudly known as the "Winningest Team in the Nation". He continued his...

Sep 29, 2022

Martha Elizabeth (Bergmann) Petrea , 101, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Carlyle Healthcare. She was born on December 7, 1920, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Mensing) Bergmann. She married the love of her life Carl Leroy Petrea on January 16, 1957, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on October 31, 2011.

Survivors...

Sep 26, 2022

William "Bill" Pratt Jr., 94, of Centralia passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at Salem Hospital, with his family surrounding him. He was born on October 8, 1927, the son of William Sr. and Bessie (Allison) Pratt in Richview. His father was killed by a train when Bill was only two years old. He married the love of his...

Sep 25, 2022

Julia Parkinson , 92, of Centralia passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on September 22, 1930, the daughter of Valdy and Mary (Armstrong) Rowlett in New Concord, Kentucky. She married James Parkinson on April 12, 1951, in Corinth, Mississippi and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2011.

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Sep 23, 2022

Joel Wray Cox, age 64, of Centralia, Illinois, entered into rest at 12:18 A.M. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Fireside House in Centralia, Illinois. He was born on November 9, 1957, in Harvey, Illinois, the son of George William, Jr. and Rosemary (Qualls) Cox.

Joel is survived by his loving family, daughter, Shelby Cox of Centralia,...

Sep 21, 2022

Alfred E. Starr, 99, of Centralia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville Indiana, with family beside him holding his hands.

He was born on June 26, 1923, the son of Charlie P. and Mabel (Kirkland) Starr in Centralia. He...

Sep 20, 2022

Billy R. Telford , 80, of Walnut Hill passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at his home. He was born on November 11, 1941, the son of Howard and Vera (Barton) Telford in Walnut Hill. He married Virginia Loyd, and two sons were born of this union. They later divorced.

Survivors include his sons Joseph Telford and...

Sep 16, 2022

Myrtle Belle Buerk , 83, of Centralia passed away Friday, September 16, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on November 23, 1938, the daughter of Arthur and Artie (Wood) George in Centralia.

Survivors include her beloved son Gregory "Greg" Buerk and wife RaDonna; grandson Elijah Buerk; brothers Forrest George and wife...