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Mark Anthony Robbins

Mark Anthony Robbins

Jul 26, 2016

Mark Anthony Robbins, age 61, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born on December 13, 1954 in Centralia, the son of Martin and Ida (Deley) Robbins.  He married Susan Ann "Susie" Reinkensmeyer on May 8, 1999 at Trinity...

Betty Fern (Spenner)  Lippert

Betty Fern (Spenner) Lippert

Jul 26, 2016

Betty Fern Lippert, age 85, of Hoffman, Illinois, passed away at 10:40 A.M. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Fireside House in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on November 9, 1930 in Hoyleton, Illinois, the daughter of David and Olga (Walker) Spenner. She married Vernon C. "V.C." Lippert on August 14, 1949 in Hoyleton, Illinois and he preceded...

Charles Edward Soldner

Charles Edward Soldner

Jul 23, 2016

Charles Edward "Chuck" Soldner, age 75, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born on February 1, 1941 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Ervin W. "E.W." and Georgia W. (Dillon) Soldner.  He married Carolyn G. (Schults) Davis...

Blake Edward Miller

Blake Edward Miller

Jul 5, 2016

Blake Edward Miller, age 30, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 1:22 A.M. on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri with his family by his side.  He was born on May 24, 1986 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of David A. Miller and Jodie L. Simcox.

Blake is survived...

Ruby Jessie Sisson

Ruby Jessie Sisson

Jun 21, 2016

Ruby Jessie Sisson, age 84, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 A.M. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Salem Township Hospital in Salem, Illinois. She was born on August 2, 1931, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Ida (Faudree) Sisson.

Ms. Sisson is survived by her brother-in-law; Owen Decker of Centralia,...

Richard Allen Crouse

Richard Allen Crouse

Jun 18, 2016

Richard Allen Crouse, age 80, of Centralia, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, June 18, 2016, at his home with his family by his side.  He was born on December 5, 1935 in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, the son of George Miller and Jennie (Fransen) Crouse.  He married Karen Sue Dueker on June 27, 1970 at...

Mary Jo (Alcorn)  Mccormick

Mary Jo (Alcorn) Mccormick

May 20, 2016

Mary Jo Alcorn McCormick, age 52, of Central City, Illinois, passed away at 6:07 P.M. on Friday, May 20, 2016, at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on September 5, 1963 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Albert Eugene and Viola Mae (Powell) Alcorn.

Mrs. McCormick is survived by...

Jeanenne Lynn (Waldschmidt)  Ericson-Leschke

Jeanenne Lynn (Waldschmidt) Ericson-Leschke

May 1, 2016

Jeanenne Lynn Ericson-Leschke, age 56, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 P.M. on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at her home in Centralia, Illinois. She was born on June 10, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Donald L., Sr. and Margaret M. (Hanson) Waldschmidt. She married Todd Donald Leschke on November 25, 1995 in Chicago,...

David Abraham Murray

David Abraham Murray

Apr 21, 2016

David Abraham Murray, age 68 of Centralia, Illinois, peacefully passed away at 8:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at  his daughter's home in Centralia, Illinois with his family by his side.  He was born on October 9, 1947 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Varlyn Glen "Shavo" and Florence (Sokolsky) Murray. He married Lynette Jackson on July...

Edna Ruth (Cobb)  Cover

Edna Ruth (Cobb) Cover

Apr 11, 2016

Edna Ruth Cover, age 94, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.

She was born on December 20, 1921 in Centralia.  She was the daughter of Edward M. and Maude (Baldridge) Cobb.  On September 29, 1945, she married Robert L. Cover at the First United Methodist Church in...

Stanley Paul Jones

Stanley Paul Jones

Apr 10, 2016

Stanley Paul Jones, age 65, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 P.M. on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home in Centralia, Illinois with his family by his side.  He was born on July 15, 1950 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of June Sylvester "J.S." and Betty Jean (Bounds) Jones.  He married Mary Alice Redeker on November...

Delores Madelon (Adams)  Ayala

Delores Madelon (Adams) Ayala

Apr 9, 2016

Delores Madelon Ayala, age 77, of Central City, Illinois, peacefully passed away and Heaven has gained a treasured soul at 10:45 A.M. on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on February 21, 1939 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Pearl "Pud' and Mildred P. (Buchanan) Adams.  She married...

Darlene G. (Cole)  Lance

Darlene G. (Cole) Lance

Mar 14, 2016

Darlene G. Lance, age 76, of Maryville, Illinois, formerly of Walnut Hill, Illinois, passed away at 8:35 P.M. on Monday, March 14, 2016 at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Illinois.  She was born on April 26, 1939 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Blanche (Hoffstetter) Cole.  She married James M. Lance on September 7, 1957...

Florence (Sokolsky)  Murray

Florence (Sokolsky) Murray

Feb 29, 2016

Florence Murray, age 90, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:46 A.M. on Monday, February 29, 2016, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born February 23, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of Max and Sylvia (Katz) Sokolsky.  She married Varlyn Glen Murray on November 11, 1944 in Saint Louis, Missouri and he...

Mark David Sprehe

Mark David Sprehe

Feb 7, 2016

Mark David Sprehe, age 59, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:56 A.M. on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on February 29, 1956 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Albert, Jr. and Caroline Marie (McCullough) Sprehe.  He married Belinda Edmondson on May 22, 1976 at the Central...

Dorothy Phyllis (Nierman)  Murray

Dorothy Phyllis (Nierman) Murray

Jan 21, 2016

Dorothy Phyllis Murray, age 84, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 1:52 A.M. on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at her home in Centralia, Illinois with her family at her side.  She was born October 20, 1931 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar W. and Florence E. (Hake) Nierman.  She married Ernest L. Murray in June 1950 at...

Gary Evan Lingle

Gary Evan Lingle

Jan 15, 2016

Gary Evan Lingle, age 74, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 P.M. on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois with his family at his side.  He was born February 9, 1941 in Pulaski, Illinois, the son of Terry Nathan and Lois Irene (Hacker) Lingle.  He married Mary Louise Sprague on September 17, 1960...

Joann (Skibinski)  Cooper

Joann (Skibinski) Cooper

Jan 6, 2016

JoAnn Cooper, age 75, of Richview, Illinois, passed away at 10:23 A.M. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was born on Monday, December 2, 1940 in Richview, Illinois, the daughter of Harold Eugene and Margaret (Friend) Skibinski.  She married Charles Peter "Pete" Cooper on September 19, 1959 in...

Carl Edward Hethmon

Carl Edward Hethmon

Dec 28, 2015

Carl Edward Hethmon, age 71, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:30 A.M. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at his home in Centralia, Illinois with his family at his side.  He was born on May 4, 1944 in Cairo, Illinois, the son of Arnold James and Alice Virginia (Stevens) Hethmon.  He married Ka Beard on April 28, 1967...

Deborah Lynn (Belcher)  Parrish

Deborah Lynn (Belcher) Parrish

Dec 26, 2015

Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Parrish, age 58, of Odin, Illinois, passed away at 5:15 A.M. on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home in Odin, Illinois with her family at her side.  She was born on June 1, 1957 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Vinnis Dean "Sam" and Dorothy Marie (Harmon) Belcher.  She married William Albert Parrish, Jr....

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