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Martha Elizabeth Petrea

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Ruth Ann Jennings

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stephen Edward Lusch

Stephen Edward Lusch

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.

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Phyllis Eileen (Russell)  Mitchell

Phyllis Eileen (Russell) Mitchell

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,...

Danny R. Bryant

Danny R. Bryant

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...

Bill E. Easton

Bill E. Easton

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...

Hunter Jolliff

Hunter Jolliff

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...

Barbara Ann Stalls

Barbara Ann Stalls

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.

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