obituaries

May 20, 2020

Maryann Caroline Klingenberg Bender, age 89, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:58 A.M. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on January 3, 1931, in her home in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Gustav Heinrich and Leona Clara (Dinkelman) Klingenberg.

Ms. Bender is survived by her nephews, James G....

May 16, 2020

Richard "Rick" McElroy , 61, of Carlyle passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020 at his home in Carlyle being cared for by his devoted wife. He was born on September 6, 1958 the son of Doris (Rhynes) Slater in Centralia. He married the love of his life, Nancy Jondro on April 18, 1997 in Carlyle and she survives in...

May 15, 2020

Nina Louise Quick , of Centralia born on July 18, 1934 in Centralia, Illinois to Ralph and Irene Carpenter, and later adopted at the age of 9 with her sister, June, by William and Mae Hofstetter-Atchison, passed in the presence of her loving family on May 15, 2020 at 1:25 p.m.

Nina married Derald Christian, and from...

May 13, 2020

David M. Frimel , 86, of Odin, IL passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Aperion Care in Fairfield, IL. He was born on June 24, 1933 the son of Albert and Mary Violet (Parmely) Frimel in Centralia, IL. He married the love of his life, Nancy Rippy on October 11, 1957 in Odin, IL and she survives in...

May 11, 2020

Patricia Anne Moore 48, of Champaign died at 7:35 p.m. on Monday May 11, 2020 in Champaign. Patricia was born in Centralia, IL on Sept. 19, 1971, daughter of Patrick and Glenda Moore. Surviving family members are her father, Patrick Moore of Champaign, her sister Jodi Heck/ Brother in law Todd Heck of Sierra Vista AZ, and two brothers...

May 7, 2020

Maggie Thompson, age 18, a feisty little black and tan Doxie, who fit in the palm of your hand when she joined our family.

Always the "Queen B" among our tribe of dogs and cat, the last of which to leave us after 18 years.  She was the main attraction, whether by dancing, singing "loudly" or jumping...

May 5, 2020

Leo Clemons , 85, of Centralia was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born on July 9, 1934 the son of Harlan Ross and Genieve Byrd. He was born in New Grand Chain, IL. on July 9, 1934. He married his sweetheart, Marva Coleman on March 3, 2000 and she survives in Centralia.

May 4, 2020

Vernon B. Jones of Centralia passed away at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Monday, May 4, 2020, in the presence of his wife and daughters.

Mr. Jones was born August 22, 1959 in Tunica, MS, son of Albert Boyd and Annie Ruth Jones. On January 1, 1987 He married the love of his...

May 2, 2020

William R. "Bill" Casner, 69, of Centralia passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on March 4, 1951 the son of Jesse and Etta (Corrie) Casner in Salem.

Survivors that will remember Bill's kind heart include his beloved; treasured daughter, Kimberly Casner Barr (John) of Centralia,...

May 2, 2020

Herbert Dean Patterson, 89, formerly of Centralia, passed away at his residence in Mt. Vernon, IL Saturday, May 2, 2020. He was born on March 17, 1931 the son of John and Esther (Gutzler) Patterson in Centralia, IL. He married Mary Thompson together they had 3 children and later divorced. He then married Velma Schultz, and she preceded him...

Apr 28, 2020

Jessie Florene May 95, of Centralia, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Centralia Manor. On March 22, 1925, she was born the daughter of Clark and Goldie (Shoemaker) Roberson. She married the love of her life, Raymond May on March 12, 1966 in Ashley.

Jessie was a loving mother to Carla Rae Harbour and husband...

Apr 28, 2020

Shawn Emmert , 50, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Salem Township Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1970 the son of Carl and Debra (Patterson) Emmert in Zanesville, OH.

Survivors include his mother, Debra Woolever of Centralia; children, Courtney Emmert of Salem, and Rachelle Emmert of Centralia; cherished grandchildren, Lynzi Hawk, Zaelynn...

Apr 23, 2020

Wesley Harlen "Wes" Steed, Sr., age 72, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:48 A.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home in Centralia, Illinois with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1947, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Oby Harlen and Mary Pauline (Cranmer) Steed. He married Linda L. Hutchinson on...

Apr 22, 2020

Alec Thomas Brewster, 79, of Sandoval passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on August 27, 1940 the son of George and Leona (Wehking) Brewster in Odin.

Survivors that will remember Alec's kind smile include his caring siblings, Gary Brewster of Centralia, Elaine Woods of Sandoval, Maona...

Apr 16, 2020

Howard Clark Hoover , 86, of Odin passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on February 14, 1934 the son of Glenn and Julia (Kurtz) Hoover in Xenia. He married the love of his life, Rhea Wilcox on June 5, 1953 in Flora and she survives him in Odin....

Apr 15, 2020

Karen B. Norton , 77, of Sandoval passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home in Sandoval. She was born on February 11, 1943 the daughter of Reuben R. and Catherine (Donley) Gilley in Sterling, IL. She married her sweetheart, James "Jim" Norton on December 29, 1960 Sandoval's United Methodist Church and he survives in Sandoval.

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Apr 15, 2020

Marla Pennington , 65, of Centralia, passed away April 15, 2020, surrounded by her family at home. She was born the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Reynolds) Graham in Centralia on December 31, 1954. Marla married Perry Pennington and together they made 35 years of wonderful memories.

In addition to her husband Perry, survivor's children are Melissa...

Apr 15, 2020

Clay Marvin Pruett , 56, of Centralia, passed away April 15, 2020, at home. He was born the son of T.M. and Marlene (Turner) Pruett on May 8, 1963 in Hillsdale, Michigan.

Clay's life is left to be cherished by his parents Marlene Hixenbaugh, and husband Ron of Centralia; devoted sons, Clayton Pruett and wife Tiffany of...

Apr 10, 2020

John Raymond Dodson, Jr., 93, of Centralia passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at Fireside House of Centralia. He was born on June 13, 1926 the son of John, Sr. and Lydia (Copeland) Dodson in Raccoon Township. He married Suzie Miller on March 17, 1947 in Mayfield, KY and she survives in Centralia.

Along with his beloved...

Apr 8, 2020

John Michael Gamblin, 49, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 26, 1970 in Winfield, IL. He was the son of Aubrey and Sherry (Ussrey) Gamblin.

Survivors that will remember John Michael's warm smile include his devoted parents, Aubrey Gamblin of FL, and Sherry Gamblin of Centralia; caring...