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Albert Lee Allen

Albert Lee Allen

Nov 20, 2020

Albert Lee Allen, age 82, of Odin, Illinois, passed away at 4:46 P.M. on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Fireside House of Centralia with his loving wife by his side.  He was born on August 26, 1938 in Pana, Illinois, the son of Jack and Bessie (Harlow) Allen.  He married Barbara Rose Sprague on September 30, 1978, in Pana,...

Curtis Bryant

Curtis Bryant

Nov 17, 2020

On Monday, November 16, 2020, Curtis "Tree" Bryant , our beloved brother and father of two daughters, passed away at the age of 75. Curtis was born on January 26, 1946 in Centralia, IL, to Melvin & Mattie (Bradford) Bryant. He attended Centralia City Schools, graduating from Centralia High School, Class of 1965. He was known as, Bear, Tree,...

Evelyn Lyons

Evelyn Lyons

Nov 16, 2020

Evelyn Mae Lyons , 73, of Odin passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on December 4, 1946 the daughter of Edward R. and Ann M. (Suarez) Lyons in Centralia.

Survivors that will remember Evelyn's love of people include her cherished nieces and nephews, Kevin Kelso and wife...

Bertha Simonton

Bertha Simonton

Nov 14, 2020

Bertha Mae Simonton, 84, of Odin formerly of Centralia passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on September 29, 1936 the daughter of Walter and Laura (Dugan) Sexton in Centralia.

Survivors that remember Bertha's compassionate heart include her beloved children, Joy Fulton of MO, Cheryl Hughes of Woonsocket,...

Robert Allen Mashburn

Robert Allen Mashburn

Nov 14, 2020

Robert Allen Mashburn, age 67, of Central City, Illinois, passed away from cancer (not COVID) at 4:40 A.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home with his loving family by his side.  He was born on December 20, 1952, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Nellie (Turner) and Joseph "Joe" Mashburn, of Central City, Illinois, where he lived...

Robert Ross

Robert Ross

Nov 13, 2020

Robert "Bob" R. Ross, 92, of Odin, passed away November 13, 2020 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital. Bob was born the son of Fred and Helen (Deadmond) Ross on October 16, 1928 in Odin, Illinois. He married Barbara Ross on August 22, 1961 in Centralia. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2000.

Survivors to cherish...

Elaine Bush

Elaine Bush

Nov 12, 2020

Reverend Elaine Mae Bush , 82, of Centralia, was welcomed to Heaven's celebration for her homecoming on Thursday, November 12, 2020. She was born on May 9, 1938 the daughter of Glen A. and Georgia Mae (Linden) McCullough in Ottumwa, Iowa. She married the love of her life, Herbert L. Bush on April 5, 1975 at the First Christian...

Jim Adams

Jim Adams

Nov 11, 2020

James "Jim" Adams , 107, of Centralia passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Centralia Manor in Centralia, with his daughter Bunny by his side. He was born on May 10, 1913 the son of Charles Rex and Fern (Sapp) Adams in Centralia. He married Alice Johnson on November 11, 1934 in Macedonia and she preceded him in...

Ivan Downes

Ivan Downes

Nov 11, 2020

Ivan Downes , 72, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on May 3, 1948 the son of Charley and Stella (Allen) Downes in Centralia.

Survivors include his girlfriend, Lisa; brother Gary; and several nieces and nephews. Ivan was preceded in death by both his...

Patricia Lackey

Patricia Lackey

Nov 7, 2020

Patricia Ann Tyo Lackey , 81, of Centralia, IL passed away at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital on November 7, 2020. She was born on November 21, 1938 the daughter of Floyd Tyo and Lillian M. McCassey in Syracuse, NY.

Patricia attended St. Vincent's School in Syracuse, NY. She graduated with a BA from LeMoyne College in...

Raymond Tadlock

Raymond Tadlock

Nov 7, 2020

Raymond Edward "Coon" Tadlock , 85, of Vandalia passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. He was born on May 12, 1935 the son of Pearl Raymond and Blanche Mae (Holsapple) Tadlock in Odin.

Survivors that will remember Raymond's gentle spirit include his devoted children, sons, Karl Tadlock of Niagra Falls, NY, Donald Tadlock of Richland, MO, James...

Herschel Hull,  Jr.

Herschel Hull, Jr.

Nov 5, 2020

Herschel Harry Hull, Jr., 52, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home in Centralia. He was born on July 22, 1968 the son of Herschel Hull, Sr. in Taylorville. He married the love of his life, Debrah Wheeler on May 7, 2001 in McNairy County, TN and she survives him in Centralia.

Along...

John Dean Smith

John Dean Smith

Nov 5, 2020

John Dean "GJ" Smith, age 51, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 1:28 A.M. on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on July 22, 1969, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of John Mossberger and Evelyn Marie (Thouvenin) Smith.  He married Michelle Dian (Emrick) Mosby on May 1, 2020, at...

Barbara  Cross Owens

Barbara Cross Owens

Nov 4, 2020

Barbara J. Cross-Owens 79, of Centralia passed away to Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Doctor's Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. She was born on November 4, 1941 the daughter of Fenton and Mary (Dennis) Cross in Centralia. She married Jim Owens in 1977 and he preceded her in death.

Survivors that will remember Barbara's bright...

Allen Hixenbaugh

Allen Hixenbaugh

Nov 3, 2020

Allen Hixenbaugh , 78, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home in Centralia. He was born on September 13, 1942 the son of Raymond and Alma (Friend) Hixenbaugh in Okawville. He married the love of his life Verna Perkins and she survives in Centralia.

Along with his beloved wife, Verna Hixenbaugh, survivors include...

Lawrence Williams

Lawrence Williams

Nov 2, 2020

Dr. Lawrence E. "Doc" Williams , 88, of Centralia passed away Monday, November 2, 2020. Doc was born on August 17, 1932 in Potosi, Missouri to Lawrence and Anna Frances Williams. In 1939 the family moved to Waterloo, Illinois, where Doc married his grade school sweetheart, Mary Ellen Ryan, on February 23, 1952.

After running his family's...

Nancy Wiedle

Nancy Wiedle

Nov 1, 2020

Nancy S. Wiedle , 83, of Shattuc passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Odin Health Care Center. She was born on May 30, 1937 the daughter of Russell and Ruby (Vaughn) Bartram in Springfield, MO. She married the love of her life, Carl Wiedle on December 9, 1962 in Salem and he survives in Shattuc.

Along...

Tyler Maxfield

Tyler Maxfield

Oct 30, 2020

Tyler Maxfield , 26, of Centralia passed away Thursday, October 30, 2020. He was born on October 18, 1994 the son of Tara Maxfield in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was raised by his grandparents, Jim and Ronna McPhail in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Tyler is survived by his mother, Tara Maxfield of MO; girlfriend, Myra Gallatin; daughters, Ari...

Wanda Spicer

Wanda Spicer

Oct 29, 2020

Wanda Mae Spicer , 74, of Patoka passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on April 25, 1946 the daughter of Benjamin and Goldie Bell (Hoobery) Burks in Mountain View, MO. She married the love of her life, John M. Spicer on July 17, 1962 in Portland, OR and...

Norman Tiemann

Norman Tiemann

Oct 28, 2020

Norman Charles Christ Tiemann, age 87, of Richview, Illinois, passed away from pneumonia (not COVID) at 11:32 P.M., on October 28, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on May 28, 1933 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of William and Emma (Kottkamp) Tiemann.

Norman and Sally (Suhl) met on a blind...

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