obituaries

Jan 5, 2026

Bonnie Jean (Maroon) Ward , age 93, of Centralia, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 29, 1932, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of John Calvin Maroon and Selma (Bierman) Maroon. Bonnie worked at the Centralia Evening Sentinel, where she met the love of her life,...

Dec 30, 2025

James "Jimmy" Richard Haskell, 80, of Centralia passed away, into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare in Mt. Vernon. He was born on July 20, 1945, in Sacramento, California, the son of Gary and Thelma (Smith) Mulder.

James was a devoted man of faith whose life was rooted in his love for...

Dec 20, 2025

David Krietemeyer , 78, of Centralia passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 5, 1947, in Centralia, the son of Kenneth "Bud" and Mary Lou (Knott) Krietemeyer. He married Sheila Futrell on November 9, 2012, and she preceded him in death on May 12, 2024.

Survivors include two sons, Chris...

Dec 19, 2025

Margaret Pepple , 97, passed away on December 19, 2025, at home with her children at her side in Palo Alto, California.

Margaret was born in Odin, Illinois, the eldest of two children, to Elester "Leck" Harville and Martha (VanSant) Harville. She attended Odin School 1st grade through high school, where she graduated twice! She graduated from...

Dec 12, 2025

Walter Grimes , 67, of Centralia passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Centralia Manor in Centralia. He was born on May 30, 1958, in New Madrid County, Arkansas, the youngest son of six children to, Walter and Jewell (Timms) Grimes.

Survivors include his nieces and nephews, Cindy Payne, Mindy Konhorst, Beth Baggett, Dianna Lee, Jerry Grimes,...

Dec 8, 2025

Teresa Anne Thompson , 73, of Centralia passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home, Warren G. Murray Center in Centralia. She was born on June 28, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Carl and JoAnn (Taft) Thompson.

Survivors include her sister, Mary Lou Stiff of MO; brothers, Edward Thompson of IL, and Anthony...

Dec 7, 2025

David Britt , 83, of Patoka passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 13, 1942, in Vandalia, the son of Raymond O. and Doris Mae (Good) Britt. He married Barbara Jones on June 20, 1964, in Patoka and she preceded him in death on June 6, 1999. He married Cathy Dodd...

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,...