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Local Obituaries for Macz Funeral Homes
Chet L. Burks
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...
Julie Ann (Gray) Dieckmeyer
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...
Steve Sarchet
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;...
Thomas Keith Holsapple
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...
Arnold Wayne Moulds
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...
Rodney Sanner
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...
Martha Elizabeth Petrea
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...
William "Bill" Pratt Jr.
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...
Julia Parkinson
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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Joel Wray Cox
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,...
Alfred E. Starr
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...
Billy R. Telford
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...
Myrtle Belle Buerk
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...
Norma Grace Speiser
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...
Ruth Ann Jennings
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"...
Doris "Dottie" Ellen (Smith) Hartley
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...
Mack Calek Herron
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...
Kimberly Ann Williams
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...
Baby Girl Loy
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...
Norma Ruth Hauck
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...
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