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Local Obituaries for Macz Funeral Homes


Jeff Belcher

Jeff Belcher

Nov 28, 2020

Jeffery Walt Belcher , 57 of Patoka went to his heavenly home at 4:40 am Saturday, November 28, 2020. He began his earthly journey on August 16, 1963 in Salem, IL. He was the second-born child of Walt and Linda Belcher. His father, Walt was waiting to greet him in Heaven and his beautiful Momma Linda survives in Port...

Vicki Chatterton

Vicki Chatterton

Nov 28, 2020

Vicki Chatterton , 72, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on July 20, 1948 the daughter of Victor and Mary (Lyons) Just in Centralia.

Survivors that will always appreciate the way Vicki supported her family includes her devoted son, Mike Chatterton of Boulder; precious grandson, Tylor Chatterton of Centralia;...

Frieda Baugh

Frieda Baugh

Nov 27, 2020

Frieda Salena Baugh of Centralia entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 27, 2020. She was born on April 29, 1928 the daughter of Samuel and Clara (O'Dell) Schaeffer in Coweta, OK. She married Joseph "Joe" Baugh at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL on May 18, 1952 and he precedes...

Mary  Lou Zimmerman

Mary Lou Zimmerman

Nov 26, 2020

Mary Lou Zimmerman , 70, of Centralia passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on August 19, 1950 the daughter of Rev. Dale C. and Freda (Johnson) Bennett in Vandalia, IL. She married Roger D. Zimmerman on September 19, 1966 in Patoka, IL. and 3 sons were born of this union,...

Delbert Wayne Livesay

Delbert Wayne Livesay

Nov 26, 2020

Delbert Wayne Livesay, age 87, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 1:42 P.M. on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. He was born on March 11, 1933 in Hoyleton, Illinois, the son of Homer L. and Lena L. (Murray) Livesay.  He married Vera Louise George and they later divorced

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Barbara Gibson

Barbara Gibson

Nov 24, 2020

Barbara Louise (Bond) Gibson of Centralia passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at the age of 80. She was born on January 1, 1940 the daughter of Forrest and Edna (Canall) Bond in Fairfield. She married Norman Tiemann (later divorced) and they had 2 children. She married Paul O. Gibson on September 22, 1978 and he preceded her in...

Maria Bates

Maria Bates

Nov 24, 2020

Maria Elena Bates , 79, of Patoka passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on November 22, 1941 the daughter of Elmer and Frances Newcomb in Ashley. She married Fritz Sprehe (deceased) and had 5 wonderful children. She married Larry "Bad Boy" Bates in 1980.

Survivors that...

Ardell Perkins

Ardell Perkins

Nov 22, 2020

Ardell Ricky Joe Perkins , 64, of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Speciality Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born on February 12, 1956 the son of Jonas Culvert and Inda Lucille (Killion) Perkins in Lawrence County, IL.

Mr. Perkins served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corp. Ricky loved sports...

Betty Louise Corners

Betty Louise Corners

Nov 22, 2020

Betty Louise Corners, age 96, passed away at 1:45 P.M. on November 22 nd , 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on July 22 nd , 1924, in Jefferson County, Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Marceline (Beguelin) Corners.

Ms. Corners is survived by her nephew, John Corners and...

Larry Joe Brashear

Larry Joe Brashear

Nov 22, 2020

Larry Joe Brashear, age 77, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 11:30 A.M. on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his home in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on September 24, 1943, in Nowata, Oklahoma, the son of John Wesley and Mary Frances (Jennings) Brashear.  He married Jean Copple on August 31, 1963, at Little Grove Christian Church in Walnut...

Kathryn Irene (Tippit)  Francois

Kathryn Irene (Tippit) Francois

Nov 21, 2020

Kathryn Irene Francois, age 94, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 2:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Heritage Woods in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on August 14, 1926, in Niantic, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Helen M. (Embry) Tippit.  She married Dean E. Francois, Sr., on March 29, 1944, at Saint Mary's Church Rectory in...

Ann Lusch

Ann Lusch

Nov 20, 2020

Ann Lusch , 65, of Centralia passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 6, 1955 the daughter of Bernard and Betty (Rostance) Lusch in Centralia.

Survivors that will remember Ann's warm smile include her devoted family, siblings, Tom Lusch and wife Cindy, Mary Ferrell, Chuck Lusch...

Shirley Joy Steinkamp

Shirley Joy Steinkamp

Nov 20, 2020

Shirley Joy Steinkamp, age 68, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away (not COVID) on Friday, November 20, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Clayton, Missouri. She was born on October 9, 1952, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Gus A. and Esther P. (Eikhoff) Steinkamp.

Ms. Steinkamp is survived by her aunt, Mildred Rakers and husband...

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...

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