obituaries

Sep 14, 2022

Norma Grace Speiser , 88, of Sandoval passed away surrounded by the love of her family Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at her daughter's home. She was born on July 15, 1934, the daughter of Franklin and Viola (Beck) Daniels in Kell. She married Leonard Speiser on July 3, 1972, in Sandoval and he survives in Sandoval.

Along...

Sep 12, 2022

Ruth Ann Jennings , 67, of Sandoval passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on December 1, 1954, the daughter of Michael David and Lulu Belle (Austin) Pocrnich in Effingham.

Survivors include the love of her life for 22 years Russell Wimberly; her children Henry "Tommy"...

Sep 1, 2022

Doris Ellen "Dottie" Hartley, age 94, of Centralia, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Allegro Senior Living Center in Richmond Heights, Missouri, with loving family by her side.  She was born on October 11, 1927, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Veronica (Klein) Smith.  She married Jack Hartley on July 24, 1947, in...

Aug 31, 2022

Mack Calek Herron, 25 years old of Centralia, IL passed away at Franklin Hospital in Benton, Illinois on Wednesday, August 31st.

Mack was born October 25, 1996, in Centralia, IL, son of Carleka Downey and McArthur Herron.

Mack graduated from Mt. Vernon Township High School in 2015 where he was a basketball athlete and talented...

Aug 31, 2022

Kimberly Ann Williams , 55, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born on January 8, 1967, the daughter of Kenneth and Judith (Boatwright) Williams in Centralia.

Survivors that will remember the way Kim could light up a room include her beloved family, sons Curtis and wife Kim Cluck...

Aug 30, 2022

Baby Girl Loy, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home.

All dogs go to Heaven, we know this is true, but even knowing that we will always miss you.

A wonderful dog by a beautiful name, the fact you can't be here is a shame.

You made...

Aug 30, 2022

Norma Ruth Hauck , 84, of Marion passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. She was born on February 9, 1938, the daughter of Talmadge and Mildred (Ainscough) Outhouse in Patoka. She married Paul E. Hauck on June 11, 1966, in Decatur and he preceded her in death.

Survivors include her...

Aug 28, 2022

Stephen Edward Lusch, 61, of Odin passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 17, 1961, the son of Bernard "Beanie" and Betty (Rostance) Lusch in Centralia. He married Linda Bierman, 1 child was born of this union, and they later divorced. He married Angie Cates and she survives in Mt. Vernon.

Aug 25, 2022

Phyllis Eileen Mitchell, age 91, of Ashley, Illinois, formerly of Richview, Illinois, passed away at 8:38 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at GreenTree Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on September 16, 1930, at her home in Richview, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (Randell) Russell.  She married Donald E. Mitchell on June 21,...

Aug 24, 2022

Danny R. Bryant , 78, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.

Danny enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding, especially to rallies, poker runs, and other motorcycle events. Danny was a machinist by trade working at Valley Steel, Klein Armature Works, Joy Manufacturing Mining...

Aug 22, 2022

Bill E. Easton, 92, of Patoka passed away, surrounded by the love of his family, Monday, August 22, 2022, at Centralia Manor. He was born on February 11, 1930, the son of Harry Ryman and Flora Elizabeth (Houston) Easton in Patoka. He married Barbara Saunders on September 15, 1950, in Sandoval, and she preceded him in death on January...

Aug 21, 2022

Hunter Bradford Jolliff , 20, of Patoka passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. He was born on February 20, 2002, the first-born son of Jay and Jennifer (Wonnell) Jolliff in Maryville, Illinois.

Survivors that will smile when remembering Hunter's adventurous spirit and the way he could always make them laugh include his devoted parents Jay and Jennifer...

Aug 16, 2022

Barbara Ann Stalls , 76, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on August 21, 1945, the daughter of James and Eleanor Wilson in Leesville, Louisiana. She married Geoffery Stalls on June 26, 2006, in Centralia and he survives her in Centralia.

Along...

Aug 16, 2022

Harry Lee Battle Sr. , 80, associate Minister of 2nd Baptist Church of Centralia went home to the welcoming arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 9, 1942, the son of Willie Sr. and...

Aug 15, 2022

Leland Neil Knolhoff, age 65, of Hoffman, Illinois, passed away at 5:42 P.M. on Monday, August 15, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on July 7,1957, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Herbert Fred and Edna A. (Schroeder) Knolhoff.  He married Vanessa Debra Marie Peper on August 10, 1984, at Trinity Lutheran...

Aug 15, 2022

Roger Gruen , 71, of Sandoval passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. He was born on March 16, 1951, the son of Ervin and Nancy (Garwood) Gruen in Witt. He married the love of his life Karen Stokes on August 25, 1969, and she survives in Sandoval.

Along with his devoted wife of 52 years, survivors include...

Aug 11, 2022

Bishop Hawkins, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home in Pinckeyville, Illinois.

Bishop loved car rides, outdoor adventures with his family, most of all, he loved eating snacks with his nieces and sleeping.  He was always by his mom's side.  Brooklin received him 6 years ago, since that day they were...

Aug 7, 2022

Gary L. Rice , 56, of Central City, IL, passed to his Heavenly home on Sunday August 7th 2022. He passed peacefully in his sleep, after battling with aggressive cancer, in his home with his loving wife Sandy by his side.

Gary L. Rice was born May 9th, 1966 as son to James and Karen Rice, at...

Aug 5, 2022

Charles Edward Voss Sr. 82, of Sandoval, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 20, 1940 the son of Walter Richard and Flossie Lillian (Carlyle) Voss in Sandoval, Illinois.

Rite of Christian Burial will be held privately at Day Macz Funeral Home in Sandoval with Monsignor David Darin officiating.  Burial...

Aug 4, 2022

Robin L. "Porkey" Williams , 67, of Sandoval passed away on August 4, 2022, at SLU Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on February 1, 1955, the son of Bill and Irma (Owens) Williams. He married Betty on April 18, 1973, and she survives in Sandoval.

In addition to his wife of 49...