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Local Obituaries for Macz Funeral Homes


Sandra Hicks

Sandra Hicks

Dec 16, 2021

Sandra Hicks , 78, of Salem, IL passed away at her home on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born on February 3, 1943, the daughter of Louis and LaVerne (Mullens) Wimberly. She married the love of her life, Leon Hicks on June 17, 1963, in St. Louis and he survives her in Salem.

Along with her...

James “Huck” H. Hopper

James “Huck” H. Hopper

Dec 14, 2021

James H. "Huck" Hopper , 61, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on January 11, 1960, the son of Charles and Clarice (Foutch) Hopper in Canton.

Survivors include his brother, Robert Bosley of Centralia; children, Johny Gibson, Elvis Winkler, and Cleta Knox; and several...

Patrick Dean Wheatley

Patrick Dean Wheatley

Dec 12, 2021

Patrick Dean "Pat" Wheatley, age 67, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 6:18 P.M. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on June 21, 1954, in Quincy, Illinois, the biological son of Norman Robert Gunn and Nora Elizabeth Sims and then he was adopted by John William Paul...

Vera Louise Owens

Vera Louise Owens

Dec 12, 2021

Vera Louise Owens, age 83, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 3:20 P.M. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Fireside House of Centralia in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on January 17, 1938, in her home in Marion County, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Norma (George) Lynn.  She married Delbert Wayne Livesay and they later divorced.  She married...

Barbara Jean (Knight)  Adams

Barbara Jean (Knight) Adams

Dec 7, 2021

Barbara Jean (Knight) Adams, 78, of Patoka passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at SSM Health St Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on December 21, 1942 the daughter of Russell Sr. and Dorothy Virginia (Morgan) Knight in Sandborn, IN at their home. She married Paul Wesley Adams on March 14, 1964 in Mascoutah and he preceded her...

Sally Sue Lyons

Sally Sue Lyons

Dec 2, 2021

Sally Sue Lyons - - Our Matriarch has passed on before her 60th year arrived and honestly we can only imagine she is infuriated about this milestone not being met.

Sally S. Lyons (January 2, 1962-December 2, 2021) breathed her last unassisted breath in the late evening of November 20, 2021 at Doctors Nursing and Rehabilitation Home...

William Brian Biggs

William Brian Biggs

Dec 1, 2021

William (Bill) Brian Biggs, 63, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born December 21, 1957, Centralia, Illinois. He was the youngest son of Harvey and Bernadette (Regnier) Biggs who both preceded him in death.

Bill grew up in Centralia and later lived in Colorado for...

Alfred L. Endicott Jr.

Alfred L. Endicott Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

Alfred L. Endicott Jr. , 73, of Iuka passed away surrounded by his family and friends Monday, December 5, 2022, at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center in Alton. He was born on January 5, 1948, the son of Alfred Lee Sr. and Helen (Miller) Endicott.

Preceded in death by his grandparents; parents Alfred Lee Sr. and Helen...

Don Edward Brown Sr.

Don Edward Brown Sr.

Nov 30, 2021

Don Edward Brown, Sr. of Centralia, Illinois was born on January 24, 1950, to the late Helen Mae Jones and Carl Edward Brown in Centralia, Illinois.

On June 10, 1972, Don married Rosetta Birdo of Centralia, IL. This union gave birth to his son, Don Edward Brown, Jr. After the marriage ended, Don married Jenny Spurlock of...

Jack Wayne Adams

Jack Wayne Adams

Nov 30, 2021

Jack Wayne Adams , 90, of Patoka passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. He was born on February 15, 1932, the son of Fielding and Ruth Elizabeth (Karr) Adams in Patoka. He married the love of his life Erma Caldwell on November 6, 1952, in Pacheco, California.

Survivors include his Wife Erma Adams of Edgewood beloved family,...

Lonnie Oliver Ruckman

Lonnie Oliver Ruckman

Nov 30, 2021

Lonnie Oliver Ruckman, 64, left this life to conquer another one in the early hours of Wednesday January 26, 2022, surrounded by his children.

He was born May 13, 1957, the son of Bill Ruckman and Wanda (Beasley) Ruckman. He is survived by four children; Layla Eller of Salem, Jayne Ruckman, Keenan Ruckman, and Kassandra Ruckman, all...

Thomas C. Jones, Jr.

Thomas C. Jones, Jr.

Nov 30, 2021

Thomas C. Jones, Jr., 81, of Centralia passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on December 15, 1940, the son of Thomas C., Sr. and Josephine (Johnson) Jones in Centralia.

Survivors that will cherish precious memories of Thomas include his beloved family, children, Kiffany Hodges and...

Grace Katherine Auberry

Grace Katherine Auberry

Nov 29, 2021

Grace Katherine Auberry , 99, of Centralia passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Mt. Vernon Countryside Manor. She was born on April 26, 1922, the daughter of Harry Herbert and Myrtle (McBride) Waller in East St. Louis. She married Donald L. Auberry on September 6, 1947, in Centralia and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2000....

Nancy Kay (Phelps)  Cook

Nancy Kay (Phelps) Cook

Nov 29, 2021

Nancy Kay Cook, age 78, of Odin, Illinois, passed away at 2:35 P.M. on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Salem Township Hospital in Salem, Illinois.  She was born on May 6, 1943, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Sebern Leroy and Zelma (Treadway) Phelps.  She married Billy Gene Cook on February 19, 1962, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and he...

Robert G. Steinkamp

Robert G. Steinkamp

Nov 25, 2021

Robert G. Steinkamp, age 74, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on January 25, 1947, in Breese, Illinois, the son of Edna Steinkamp.  He married the love of his life, Carolyn Mae Reinkensmeyer, on January 29, 1966, the coldest day of the year...

Mary Jo (Dagg)  Lowry

Mary Jo (Dagg) Lowry

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Jo (Dagg) Lowry , 77, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at her home. She was born on December 16, 1943, the daughter of Vern and Georgia (Kingston) Dagg in McLeansboro. She married John Lowry on August 11,1990, in Orchardville and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2019.

Survivors that will remember...

Kimberly (Schwartz) Ioerger

Kimberly (Schwartz) Ioerger

Nov 24, 2021

Kimberly A. (Schwartz) Ioerger , 56, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was born on December 7, 1965, the daughter of John Cato and Connie (Braddy) Schwartz.

Survivors that will remember Kimberly's compassionate heart include her mother Connie Schwartz of Centralia; son...

Thomas "Tom" L. Wade

Thomas "Tom" L. Wade

Nov 22, 2021

Thomas L. "Tom" Wade passed away at his home on November 22, 2021, age 79, surrounded by family. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Vivian and Tom Culver. Tom was then lovingly adopted by Carl and June Wade, after the death of his mother. Tom met the love of his life, Sandy on a blind date, set up by close...

Edith Eileen Swain

Edith Eileen Swain

Nov 21, 2021

Edith Eileen Swain , 105, of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1916, the daughter of Henry Allen and Mary (Williams) McDonal of Centralia. She married her sweetheart, Kenneth Swain and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Survivors that will remember Eileen's gracious spirit include her grandchildren Scot and...

Dawn Mobley

Dawn Mobley

Nov 19, 2021

Dawn Mobley , 57, of Centralia, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.  On April 13, 1964, she was born the daughter of Forrest and Alice (Byrne) Marske in Chicago, IL.  She married the love of her life and best friend, Walter Mobley on March 13, 2001 in Salem. Walter survives...

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