obituaries

Mar 24, 2020

Mischief Ferguson, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in the lap of her mom, Cheryle Ferguson.  She was born on July 15, 2004.

I am in disbelief that I lost my precious, beautiful girl. My home is not the same without her.  I will miss her special welcome home greetings, pawing at my...

Mar 24, 2020

Micah Shane True, age 43, of Salem, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his home in Salem, Illinois.  He was born on February 11, 1977 in Sparta, Illinois, the son of Ricky Joe and Alice Faye (Montgomery) True.

Micah is survived by his father, Ricky Joe True and fiancee Bobbie Vaughn of Richview, Illinois;...

Mar 21, 2020

Dennis P. Higgins , 74, of Junction City passed away, at his home, surrounded by the loving care of his family, Saturday, March 21, 2020. He was born on February 24, 1946 the son of Evert and Marie (Schulte) Higgins in Carlyle. He married the love of his life Carole Owens on January 16, 1965 in Centralia and she...

Mar 20, 2020

Jane Ellen Pacey, age 78, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri at 8:20 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2020 with her loving family by her side.  Jane was born on September 16, 1941 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of William Leland and Beulah Marie (House) Armistead.

Jane married...

Mar 16, 2020

Dorothy May Rounsaville , 92, of Centralia passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Fireside House of Centralia. She was born on January 26, 1928 the daughter of Milburn and Grace (Babcock) Whitfield in Tiskilwa, IL. She married James O. "Hap" Rounsaville on June 22, 1947 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2005.

Mar 15, 2020

Tammy L. Geibe, 56, of Odin passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on August 4, 1963 the daughter of Charles and Emily (Drake) Geibe in Centralia. Survivors include her devoted father, Charles "Bill" Geibe of Centralia; love of her life for 20 years, Stephen Glenn of Odin; beloved son, Jared Peoples of Centralia;...

Mar 14, 2020

Paul Jett , 77, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 18, 1942 the son of Alva and Alice (Simpson) Jett in Salem. He married Beverly Bryan on March 23, 1963 at the Christian Church in Sandoval.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Becky Jett of Sandoval;...

Mar 13, 2020

Marylin Ann (Carrico) Thompson , 76, of Herrin passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. She was born on July 5, 1943 the daughter of Lorn and Mary Ann (Lewis) Carrico in Bluff City. She married Ray Hollowell on May 7, 1960 in Fayette County, 5 children were born of this union and they...

Mar 10, 2020

William Dean "Bill" McLaughlin , 64, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home in Centralia. He was born on August 11, 1955 the son of Dr. Dean and Thelma (Bierman) McLaughlin in Sullivan, IL.

Survivors include his loving siblings, David McLaughlin and wife Janet of Maryville, MO, Jean Kim and husband David of...

Mar 8, 2020

Allen Keith Lamb , 67, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on February 23, 1953 the son of William "Bill" and Helen (Featherling) Lamb. He married his sweetheart and best friend, Dana Dearing on October 28, 1989 in Centralia and she preceded him in death on...

Mar 8, 2020

Brock D. "Broccoli" Remillong , 59, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on December 6, 1960 the son of Donald and Patricia (Olstad) Remillong in Fargo, North Dakota.

Survivors remain that will smile when thinking of Brock include his loving mother, Patricia Crahan of Phoenix,...

Mar 7, 2020

Mary Lucille Bude, age 99, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her home in Centralia, Illinois with her loving family by her side.  She was born on September 3, 1920 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of William "Bill" and Helen G. (Maddox) Pfeffer.  She married Herbert E. F. Bude on September...

Mar 6, 2020

Virginia M. Payne, 89, of Vernon passed away surrounded by her beloved family Friday, March 6, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on July 30, 1930 the daughter of Everett and Eleanor Nell (Johnson) Wernsman in Vernon, IL. She married her best friend Vernon Charles Payne in October 22, of 1949 in Vernon....

Mar 5, 2020

Clifford "Cliff" Speiser, 86, of Shattuc passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Carlyle Healthcare Center in Carlyle surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1933 the son of Henry and Clara (Nolte) Speiser in Boulder, IL. He married the love of his life and best friend Patricia Keltner on December 11,1965 and she preceded...

Feb 29, 2020

Frances K. "Fran" Weber, age 95, of Irvington, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 P.M. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born on April 9, 1924 in Clinton, Kentucky, the daughter of James and Allie Mae (Harris) Klapp.  She married Lawrence Page Yates in 1942 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri...

Feb 27, 2020

Victor L. Cook , 77, of Sandoval passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on July 7, 1942 the son of Clifford and Francis (Just) Cook in Sandoval. He married Mary Phelps on November 13, 1982 in Salem and she survives in Sandoval.

Along with his...

Feb 23, 2020

Chad McKinzie , 44, of Woodlawn passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 6, 1975 the son of Richard and Pamela (McNelly) McKinzie in Centralia. He married his best friend, Heather Sloat on July 6, 2002 in Carlyle and she survives in Woodlawn.

Along...

Feb 23, 2020

Clifford John Burghgraef, age 69, of Odin, Illinois, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 A.M. on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Odin Healthcare Center in Odin, Illinois.

He was born on May 11, 1950, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of George Clifford and Virginia Carol (Kelley) Burghgraef.

Mr. Burghgraef is survived by...

Feb 20, 2020

Kay G. Kuester , 100, of Centralia passed away surrounded by her loving family Thursday, February 20, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on February 23, 1919 the daughter of Albert and Gladys (Barron) Scott in DuQuoin. She married John English and they later divorced, two children were born to this union. Kay...

Feb 20, 2020

Shanda C. Eyman , 33, of Patoka passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born on August 16, 1986 the daughter of Steven and Brenda (Allen) Meseke in Centralia. She married Josh Eyman on March 3, 2012 and he survives in Patoka.

Along with her husband, Josh, survivors include her devoted mother, Brenda Sowers and husband...