Irma Jean (Meredith) Smith
May 19, 2021
Irma Jean Smith, born October 9, 1934, the third daughter to Irvin & Lela (Blurton) Meredith in Sandoval, IL, passed away at the age of 86, in O'Fallon, IL surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
She married Charles T. Smith in 1957 and six children were raised of this union. They were later...
Audrey "Sonny" Dwight Mullins, Jr.
May 17, 2021
Audrey Dwight "Sonny" Mullins, Jr., age 77, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:06 A.M. on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born on January 19, 1944, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Audrey Dwight, Sr. and Louise (Vogt) Mullins. He married Janice Sharp in 1969 in Marion County,...
Donna Jean (Soper) Jackson
May 11, 2021
Donna Jean Jackson, 88, of Centralia left to meet Jesus Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 7, 1933 the daughter of Don and Pauline (Green) Soper in Odin. She married Kenneth Jackson Sr. on June 17, 1950 in Salem.
Survivors include her daughter, Gayla Little and husband Michael of Michigan City,...
John “Harley” Robert Nichols
May 7, 2021
John Robert "Harley" Nichols , 59, of Centralia passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Kindred Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on July 19, 1961 the son of Raymond and Wanda (Pilon) Nichols in Murphysboro. He married Debra Lewis on December 10, 1999 in Salem and she survives in Centralia.
Along with his beloved wife...
Geneva Diane Roethemeyer
May 7, 2021
Geneva Diane Roethemeyer, 79, of St. Louis, formerly of Centralia, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1941 the daughter of Harl and Eileen (Purdue) Harris in Wayne County, IL. She married Horland Roethemeyer and they later divorced.
Survivors that will remember the love Diane had for her family include her beloved...
Willadean (Heinzmann) Tolka
May 3, 2021
Willadean Tolka , 88, of Patoka passed away peacefully Monday, May 3, 2021 at Doctor's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. She was born on January 18, 1933 the daughter of Lawrence and Elvre Leta (Hicks) Heinzmann in Shattuc. She married Hubert Tolka on October 13, 1951 and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2017.
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Mary Elizabeth Cernan
Apr 29, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Cernan, 85, of Walnut Hill passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1936 the daughter of Ferdinand and Sarah Schleifer in Nashville. She married Steve Cernan and he preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her children, Angela Betts of Pittsburg, PA, and Lester (Serena) Huge...
Carol Ann (Gunther) Oestreich
Apr 29, 2021
Carol Ann Oestreich, age 68, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 3:50 P.M. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Fireside House in Centralia, Illinois. She was born on September 24, 1952, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of William and Gladys Jean (Evans) Gunther. She married James Lee Oestreich on August 28, 1987, in Sandoval, Illinois, and he preceded her...
William "Bill" Raymond Lowry
Apr 27, 2021
William Raymond "Bill" Lowry , 48, of Hoyleton passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on March 7, 1973 the son of Raymond and Judy (Hahn) Lowry in St. Louis.
Survivors include his beloved family, daughters, Abigail Lowry and significant other Keaten Schuette of Hoyleton, and Eve...
Bob Thalman
Apr 27, 2021
Bob Thalman , 89, of Patoka passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Twin Willows in Salem. He was born on September 30, 1931 the son of Roy and Edith (Gerrish) Thalman in Marion County. He married Virginia S. Brumfield on December 14, 1952 in Patoka and she preceded him in death on December 28, 2001.
Survivors...
Martin George Mcintire
Apr 26, 2021
Martin George McIntire , 72, of Salem passed away Monday, April 26, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on August 9, 1948 the son of Willard and Adeline (Pydo) McIntire in Chicago.
Martin graduated from Eastern Illinois University. While attending, he was inducted into the Eastern Illinois Athletic Hall...
Monica Armida Martinez
Apr 24, 2021
Monica Armida Martinez, age 31, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 10:33 P.M. on her birthday, Saturday, April 24, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. She was born on April 24, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the Marcos R. Martinez and Michele Marie Bogardus.
Monica is survived by her loving father,...
Ethelene Duncan
Apr 21, 2021
Ethelene Duncan , 92, of Odin passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 4, 1929 the daughter of Bearlie and Ruby Mae (Gibbs) Holsapple in Odin. She married Delmas Duncan in February of 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 29, 2017.
Survivors...
Yvonne Janet Miller
Apr 21, 2021
Yvonne Janet (Pursley) Miller passed away April 21, 2021 surrounded by loving family. She was born on September 11, 1937 to William J.B. Pursley and Inez (Guidry) Pursley in Odin, IL. She married Roy Joe Miller on March 3, 1956, he preceded her in death in 2010.
Yvonne retired after 25 years as a cook for Centralia...
Gwynn Marie Misialek-Harlow
Apr 16, 2021
Gwynn Marie Misialek-Harlow, aged 59, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 16th, 2021 in her home.
Gwynn Marie Misialek-Harlow was born the daughter of Leo and Genevieve (Wilmer) Misialek on October 9, 1961, in Grafton, North Dakota. She grew up in Minto, ND and graduated from Minto High School in 1979. She was active in Cheerleading and...
Timothy James Moore
Apr 15, 2021
Timothy James Moore, age 71, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:20 A.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home in Centralia, Illinois with his family by his side. He was born on February 10, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of John Thomas and Anne Louise (Fritsche) Moore.
Mr. Moore is survived by his sister,...
Marvin Creps
Apr 8, 2021
Marvin Creps , 86, of Centralia passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on July 16, 1934 the son of Harold and Hazel (Hammond) Creps in Oklahoma. He married his wife Frances Creps on June 12, 1963 in Salem, IL.
Marvin is survived by, children, Terry Creps of...
Gary Benjamin
Apr 5, 2021
Gary L. Benjamin, 54, of Centralia passed away Monday, April 5th, 2021 at SSM Health St Mary's in Centralia. He was born on May 29th, 1966 to Gary and Lettle Benjamin who both proceeded him in death. He married Debra (Flanagan) Benjamin of Centralia and they later divorced. In addition, Gary formed a remarkably close relationship with Debra's daughter,...
Harold Biggs
Apr 3, 2021
Harold W. Biggs, 85, of Walnut Hill passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Washington County Hospital in Nashville. He was born on June 15, 1935 the son of William and Ola (Cooley) Biggs in Boulder. He married Wilma "Darlene" Greear in 1967 and she preceded him in death in 2000.
Survivors that will remember Harold's amazing...
Lucille (Norris) Walker
Apr 2, 2021
Lucille Norris Walker , 89, of Patoka passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. She was born on September 19, 1931 the daughter of Eberle and Mildred Norris. She married Deneen "Slick" Walker on June 4, 1949 at the Patoka United Methodist Church and they were married for 65 years.
Survivors include her children, son, Kenny (Suzy) Walker;...
