obituaries

Oct 24, 2025

Wanda Fay Lee , 81, of Odin passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at her home in Odin, surrounded, as always, by the love of her community. She was born on February 24, 1944, in Centralia, the daughter of Kenneth Lyle and Edith Marie (Carter) Luttrell. She married Harold LeRoy Lee on June 16, 1973, in Odin. They happily...

Oct 17, 2025

Sheron Murray, 85, of Centralia passed away peacefully Friday, October 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at her home. She was born on April 10, 1940, in Macoupin County, the daughter of Albert and Lois (Yahr) Grichnik. She married Donald Dean Murray on March 28, 1964, at the Methodist Church in Carlinville, and they shared 61...

Oct 10, 2025

Esther Fern Burge , 80, of Centralia went to her Heavenly home on October 10, 2025.

She was born on October 25, 1944 in Centralia, IL, the daughter of Loyd & Mabel (Smith) Burge who preceded her in death.  She is also preceded in death by sister Freda Burge, brother Virgil Burge, brother Bert Burge, sister Joyce...

Oct 4, 2025

Mike Frazier, 88, of Centralia passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Fireside House in Centralia. He was born on July 10, 1937, in Centralia, the son of Duane M. and Hazel Imogene (Gent) Frazier.

Survivors that will remember Mike's mischievous grin include his son, Darin S. (Julie) Frazier of Wichita, KS; daughters, Tara K. Frazier...

Oct 3, 2025

Paul Edwin (Ed) Armistead , age 77, died at Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living on October 3rd, 2025. He was born in Harrisburg, IL on January 19, 1948. He was the 5th son of William and Beulah (House) Armistead. Ed attended school in Harrisburg and graduated from Southern Illinois University. Following graduation from SIU, Ed taught school in Morehouse...

Oct 1, 2025

Iva Irene Saddler , 98, of Centralia passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on May 14, 1927, in Vernon, the daughter of Clarence and Lulu Hanson. She married John Mcgeehon on December 20, 1947, and he preceded her in death on June 4, 1974. She later married Henry "Beach" Saddler...

Sep 26, 2025

B. Dean Holsapple, 89, of Odin passed away, Friday, September 26, 2025, at VA Medical Center in Marion, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 28, 1936, in Odin, the son of Berylie and Ruby Holsapple. He married Mary Louise Holsapple and she preceded him in death.

Survivors include his sons, Douglas...

Sep 21, 2025

Laura DePew , 68, of Benton passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Helia Health Care in Benton. She was born on May 22, 1957, in Du Quoin, the daughter of Billy and Ruby (Johnson) Burgoon.

Survivors include her beloved family, her children, Adam DePew and wife Michelle of Dix, Brandon DePew of Odin, and Megan Goostree...

Sep 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" Mansker , 84, of Odin, IL passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1941, in Cairo, IL, the 6th child of Gordon and Anna (Adams) Mansker and first to be born in a hospital. He married the love of his life, Barbara Dukes on July 19, 1958, in...

Sep 13, 2025

Linda Sioux Marshall, 68, of Centralia passed away peacefully, Saturday, September 13, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1956.

Per Linda's wishes, cremation rites were accorded and no public service will be held.

Sep 8, 2025

Dorothy June Spindler , 90, of Huey passed away peacefully Monday, September 8, 2025, at BJC Memorial Hospital in Shiloh, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1935, in East Fork Township of Clinton County, IL. She was the daughter of George W. and Leona Mae (nee Heinrich) Cole. Dorothy married the love of her life,...

Sep 7, 2025

Carl Dean Veal , 79, of Sandoval passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 28, 1946, in Vernon, the son of Roy and Sarah (Watkins) Veal. He married Ruby Johnson, and she survives in Sandoval.

Along with his devoted wife, Ruby Veal, survivors include his children, Duane Veal and wife...

Sep 6, 2025

Terrie Lynn Dehn , 64, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on April 11, 1961, in Centralia, the daughter of Richard Melton and Jean (Berning) Ashlock. She married Glenn Dehn on June 2, 1991, in Sandoval and he survives in Sandoval.

Along...

Sep 3, 2025

June Delores Gregory, 79, of Centralia passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home. She was born on May 6, 1946, in Buchanan County, VA, one of thirteen children, the daughter of Vince and Huldie "Annie" (Matney) Blankenship. She married the love of her life, Herbert D. Gregory on March 27, 1969, in Kailua, HI and he...

Aug 29, 2025

Grateful Living

Riley Logan Barker has "left the building."  He went away mid-morning on Friday, August 29th, in his home while riding his exercise bike.  His family and friends are bereft.  They are missing his boisterous, full-hearted laugh, his joyful kidding, his genuine listening, his always showing up whenever needed.  He lived large all his life.

Aug 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" Earl Houser, 72, of Centralia passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Odin Healthcare.

Bob was born on July 7, 1953, the son of Waldo "John" Howard and Charlotte Cora

(McDonald) Houser. Following the loss of his parents, he was lovingly raised by his Aunt and Uncle, A.T. and Martha McCrary....

Aug 28, 2025

Eugene Edward Kenley, 85, of Centralia passed away with his beloved family by his side, Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 2, 1939, in New York, the son of Harold Clifford and Sarah Jane (Seaman) Kenley.

Survivors that will remember Eugene's love for his family include his Fiance'e Phyllis Sanders of...

Aug 27, 2025

Angela Sue Minton , 76, of Odin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on August 27, 2025.  She was born on April 9, 1949, in Centralia, the daughter of Ward and Dolores (Shackmann) Hawley. Angela married the love of her life, Ronald Minton, who preceded her in death.

Angela...

Aug 26, 2025

David "Dave" Sinclair, 74, of Sandoval passed away with his beloved family by his side, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, in Centralia. He was born on November 26, 1950, in Centralia, IL, to Earl Jr. and Carlin (Hanks) Sinclair.  He married Cheryl Higdon in Odin, Illinois July 15, 1972.

Dave is survived...

Aug 21, 2025

Paul E. Young Sr., 83 of Centralia, IL passed away on August 21,2025 surrounded by loving family members. Paul was born on January 21, 1942, in Bolivar, Tennessee in Hardeman County. He was born the son of Leo Young and Fannie M. (Jones) Brown & Earl H. Brown.

Paul graduated from Centralia High School and subsequently served...