obituaries

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,...

Nov 12, 2025

Vivian Winkler , 81, of Centralia, IL passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Evercare in Breese, IL. She was born on February 2, 1944, in Carbondale, IL, the daughter of William and Audrey (Modglin) Heern.

Survivors include her beloved family, children, Sheila Dagg of Centralia, IL, Sonya Greathouse and Chris Western of Columbus, IN, and Travis...

Nov 8, 2025

Teresa F. Nail , 66, of Centralia passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on February 6, 1959, in Imperial, Nebraska, the daughter of Oscar and Eunice (Graves) Stretch. She married the love of her life, Stephen Nail in Longmont, CO in 1984, they shared 40 wonderful years of marriage....

Nov 6, 2025

Michael Douglas "Mike" Johnson , 72, of Centralia passed away peacefully, November 6, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born on January 13, 1953, in Centralia, the son of Earl and Barbara (Swan) Johnson. He married Linda Nail, and they shared 45 amazing years together.

Survivors that will hold treasured memories of Mike include...

Nov 5, 2025

Nora Phyllis Blunt , 95, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 22, 1930, in Sandoval, the daughter of Melvin and Florence (McClelland) Austin. She married the love of her life, Wayne Blunt, and they share many wonderful years of marriage before his passing.

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Nov 1, 2025

Steven Clyde Greenlee , 75, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025.

Steve was born in Centralia, Illinois, on January 6, 1950, to Viola (Nichols) Sears and Herschel Greenlee. In 1968, Steve joined the Army where he proudly served his country in the 556th Transportation Company in the Vietnam War. On September 1, 1976,...

Oct 31, 2025

Phyllis Jean (White) Robbins , 95, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Centralia Manor. She was born on January 7, 1930, in Centralia, the daughter of Renzo and Eleanor (Schneider) Phelps. She married James Edward White on July 3, 1949, and he preceded her in death on February 13, 1995. She married Harold "Glenn" Robbins on...

Oct 31, 2025

Cynthia Goodnight, 66, of Centralia passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on January 25, 1959, in Orlando, FL, the daughter of Bernard Jr. and Mary Ann (Howard) Goodnight.

Survivors that will remember Cynthia's sweet smile include her father, Bernard (Sandy) Goodnight; brothers, Gregory Goodnight of Odin,...

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...