obituaries

Dec 2, 2025

Charles Joseph Lane Jr. , Chuck to those who knew him well, was born in Madison, Wisconsin on April 27, 1960.

He was raised in Centralia, Illinois where he enjoyed fishing with his father in his youth. During Chuck's young adult years, he enjoyed drag racing with his friends. He wasn't afraid to go FAST, and if...

Nov 30, 2025

Howard L. Maschhoff , 95, of Hoyleton passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born, February 16, 1930, in rural Hoyleton, the son of Albert and Ella (Schaeffer) Maschhoff. He married June Vore on July 15, 1961, in Wamac, and she preceded him in death on November 17, 2015.

Survivors that will remember Howard as a...

Nov 26, 2025

James Earl "Jim" Lance , 81, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 21, 1945, in West Frankfort, the son of Glenn and Virginia (Lewis) Lance. He married Sandra French on March 5, 1983, in Centralia and she survives him in Centralia.

Along with his beloved wife of...

Nov 26, 2025

Linda J. Jones DeKalb , 75, of Sandoval passed away peacefully, after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home. She was born on February 14, 1950, in Centralia, a Valentine's Day gift of love to her parents, Clarence F. and Florence H. (Deien) Beckmann. She married Larry Jones and they later divorced. She...

Nov 26, 2025

Kenneth Norris "Slick" Walker, 74, of Patoka passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born on October 11, 1951, in Centralia, the only son of Deneen "Slick" and Lucille (Norris) Walker. He married the love of his life, Susan "Suzy" Jennings on October 20, 1973, in Patoka, and she survives...

Nov 24, 2025

Gary W. Hood, 78, of Patoka passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, while vacationing with family in Riviera Maya, Mexico. He was born on April 16, 1947, in Tuscola, the son of William and Grace (Thompson) Hood. He married the love of his life and best friend, Stacy Cain on July 30, 1995, in Patoka and she survives him....

Nov 22, 2025

Verta Lee Splechter , 90, of Sandoval passed away peacefully Saturday, November 22, 2025, at High Point Residence in Centralia. She was born on October 5, 1935, in Sandoval, the daughter of Owen and Margaret (Jordan) Skeen. She married the love of her life, Bobby Leo Splechter, on May 9, 1952, and he preceded her in death on May...

Nov 19, 2025

Dorothy Ann Kriesel, 62, of Farina passed away, surrounded by family, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Springfield Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 11, 1962, in Midland, Michigan, the daughter of William and Patricia (Stauffer) Taylor. She married the love of her life and best friend, Kevin Kriesel in Marquette, Michigan, and he survives her in Farina, Illinois....

Nov 18, 2025

Marty Lynn Melton , 45, of Sandoval passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1979, in Centralia, the son of Michael Grady and Terrie Melton.

Survivors that will remember Marty's kind eyes and friendly smile include his children, Eric Melton of Sandoval, and Savannah Melton (Tristan Rhynes)...

Nov 17, 2025

Mary K. Campbell , 73, of Centralia passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 17, 1952, in Litchfield, IL, the daughter of Henry Sr. And Gladys (Daugherty) Campbell.

Survivors that will hold dear memories of Mary include her children, Tina Ford of Centralia, Stephanie Mellenthin of Centralia, Douglas (Jenny) Booth...

Nov 16, 2025

Adeline Constance Pinkston, 102, of Patoka passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 12, 1923, in Ojibwa, WI, the daughter of Martin and Katherine (Samiec) Pydo. She married Willard McIntire in Chicago in 1947, and he preceded her in death in 1982. She married Blaine Pinkston on October 7, 1997, in Paducah,...

Nov 13, 2025

Otis Mitchell Downey , 76, of Centralia passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 29, 1948, in Centralia, the son of Tosko Myers and Annis (Edwards) Downey. He married Doris Jean Burris Giboney on August 9, 1991, in Paducah, KY.  She preceded him...

Nov 12, 2025

Michael Lawson , 63, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1962, in Centralia, the son of Rolland Sr. and Veola (Willis) Lawson. He married Alicia Crump and they later divorced.

Survivors that will mourn Michael's passing include his sons, Michael Lawson Jr. of AZ, and Andrew McDaniel of Centralia,...

Nov 12, 2025

Vivian Winkler , 81, of Centralia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Evercare in Breese, IL. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of William and Audrey (Modglin) Heern.

Survivors include her beloved family, children, Sheila Dagg of Centralia, IL, Sonya Greathouse and Chris Western of Columbus, IN, and Travis...

Nov 8, 2025

Teresa F. Nail , 66, of Centralia passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 6, 1959, in Imperial, Nebraska, the daughter of Oscar and Eunice (Graves) Stretch. She married the love of her life, Stephen Nail in Longmont, CO in 1984, they shared 40 wonderful years of marriage....

Nov 6, 2025

Michael Douglas "Mike" Johnson , 72, of Centralia passed away peacefully, November 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Centralia, the son of Earl and Barbara (Swan) Johnson. He married Linda Nail, and they shared 45 amazing years together.

Survivors that will hold treasured memories of Mike include...

Nov 5, 2025

Nora Phyllis Blunt , 95, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 22, 1930, in Sandoval, the daughter of Melvin and Florence (McClelland) Austin. She married the love of her life, Wayne Blunt, and they share many wonderful years of marriage before his passing.

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Nov 1, 2025

Steven Clyde Greenlee , 75, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.

Steve was born in Centralia, Illinois, on January 6, 1950, to Viola (Nichols) Sears and Herschel Greenlee. In 1968, Steve joined the Army where he proudly served his country in the 556th Transportation Company in the Vietnam War. On September 1, 1976,...

Oct 31, 2025

Phyllis Jean (White) Robbins , 95, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Centralia Manor. She was born on January 7, 1930, in Centralia, the daughter of Renzo and Eleanor (Schneider) Phelps. She married James Edward White on July 3, 1949, and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1995. She married Harold "Glenn" Robbins on...

Oct 31, 2025

Cynthia Goodnight, 66, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 25, 1959, in Orlando, FL, the daughter of Bernard Jr. and Mary Ann (Howard) Goodnight.

Survivors that will remember Cynthia's sweet smile include her father, Bernard (Sandy) Goodnight; brothers, Gregory Goodnight of Odin,...