obituaries

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...

Aug 2, 2022

Joan Margaret Emrick, age 89, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her home in Centralia, Illinois, with her daughter by her side.  She was born on March 4,1933 in Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Edna Mae (Smith) Stimson.  She married Clifford S. "John" Emrick on June 12, 1959, in Centralia,...

Aug 2, 2022

Larry William "Shorty" George, age 74, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on September 23, 1947, in Corinth, Mississippi, the son of J.R. and Helen Mae (Patters) George.  He married Linda Gail Cox in May of 1998, and she...

Aug 2, 2022

Lorene Sue Wheeler , 80, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on February 5, 1942, the daughter of Durward Milton and Pearl (Shanafelt) Ball at her family's home in Centralia She married Wilbert Jackson Frost Jr., four children were born of this union, and they...

Aug 1, 2022

Vivian Irene Boozer, age 90, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 3:33 A.M. on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois, with her daughter by her side.  She was born on February 17, 1932, in Edgewood, Illinois, the daughter of John Riley and Anna Ellen (Ort) Wilson.  She married Lee W. Boozer on February 25, 1951,...

Jul 24, 2022

Billy Joe Mansker , 87, of Centralia passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at his home. He was born on April 25, 1935, the son of Claire and Anna (Adams) Mansker in Gail, Illinois. He married Olive Lucille Fredenburg and she preceded him in death.

Survivors include his beloved family, children Timothy Mansker of Wamac, and Cynthia...

Jul 24, 2022

Frances Kay Miller , 84, of Centralia passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. She was born on June 16, 1938, the daughter of Gerald and Velma (Burke) Williams in Stevenson Township in Marion County. She married the love of her life Willis Miller on January 14, 1956, in Belleville, Illinois...

Jul 24, 2022

James Fletcher , 78, of Salem passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1944, the son of Charles and Lillias Mae (Pinkerton) Fletcher in Hillsboro. He married the mother of his children, Marilyn Piercy in 1968 and they later divorced. He married Cora Lee Dietz on June 6, 1996,...