Joyce Wilkinson
Feb 9, 2025
Joyce Wilkinson , 78, of Sandoval passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family Sunday, February 9, 2025. She was born on June 17, 1946, the daughter of Russell Leroy and Mildred Francis (Eller) Wilkinson in Hillsboro.
Survivors that will remember the kindness and light Joyce brought to the world around her include her beloved family, her brother,...
Rickey Leek
Feb 4, 2025
Rickey Allen Leek , 51, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1973, the son of Ronald and Judith (Hart) Leek in Centralia. He married Heather N. Budds in 1994 and they had three children, Ryan, Brooke, and Allyson. They divorced in 2013.
Survivors include his daughters, Allyson Leek, and...
Rose Mary Shopinski
Feb 4, 2025
Rose Mary Shopinski , 73, of Centralia passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Bryan Manor in Centralia. She was born on July 22, 1951, the daughter of Mike and Alma (Green) Shopinski in Ashley.
Survivors include her sisters, Gloria Durr and husband Ron of Centralia, and Linda Hazel of Kentucky; many nieces and nephews; her dear...
Alice Lavon Pacey
Feb 3, 2025
Alice Lavon Pacey , 91, of Centralia passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Centralia Manor. She was born on September 16, 1933, the daughter of Roger and Alice (Kingdon) Pacey in Washburn, IL.
Survivors include her brother, Richard "Dick" Pacey of Centralia, IL her sister-in-law, Elinor Pacey of Kirkland, IL; her nephews, Steven Pacey, Jim Pacey,...
Robbie Corrie
Jan 30, 2025
Robert Clay "Robbie" Corrie, 43, of Odin passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1982, the son of Clifford and Carolyn (Nelson) Corrie in Centralia.
Survivors include his parents, Clifford and Carolyn Corrie of Odin; his sons, Cameron Corrie, and Dylan Corrie; his grandsons, Tristin, and Cysen; his grandma, Shirley Harvey of...
Patty Maciejowski
Jan 27, 2025
Patricia "Patty" Maciejowski , 60, of Mt. Vernon passed away suddenly Monday, January 27, 2025. She was born on November 21, 1964, the daughter of Dionicio Garcia and Maria Rosita Rodriguez in Chicago. She married the love of her life, Billy Maciejowski and they shared thirty-six amazing years as husband and wife, and he survives her in Mt. Vernon....
Martha Watkins
Jan 26, 2025
Martha Bernice Watkins , 76, of Centralia passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born on August 29, 1948, the daughter of Jewell Ditto and Arizona Schafer in East Prairie, MO. She married Bobby Lee Grimes in Imperial, MO in 1963 and he preceded her in death on January...
Gary Keister
Jan 26, 2025
Gary D. Keister , 79, of Patoka passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on July 8, 1945, the son of Robert "Bob" and Velma (Heinzmann) Keister in Vandalia. He married the love of his life, Patricia (Meyer) on August 10, 1965, in Sandoval, and she preceded him in death on January 23, 2009.
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Dana Mays
Jan 23, 2025
Dana Diann Mays , 61, of Centralia passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. She was born on December 13, 1963, the daughter of Delano and Nadine (Jones) Dagg in Centralia.
Survivors include her beloved family, her children, Denisha Bailey of Centralia, Dustin (Nicole) Sanders of Nashville, Drew Sanders of...
Ocie Reeves Jr.
Jan 20, 2025
Ocie Reeves Jr. , 75, of Centralia, IL passed away Monday, January 20, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL, to Ocie Reeves, Sr. and Ann Harper Clark, who both preceded him in death.
Survivors that will mourn the loss of Ocie include his beloved family and his children: Pierre Manley...
George F. Cooley
Jan 13, 2025
George F. Cooley , 83, of Boulder passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on October 20, 1941, the son of George Sr. and Elizabeth (Gerardi) Cooley in Belleville.
George is survived by his son, Bryce Cooley of Boulder.
George was preceded in death by his parents,...
Mary Kay (Wurm) Gunther
Jan 10, 2025
Mary Gunther , 86, of Sandoval passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home in Sandoval. She was born on October 14, 1938, the daughter of George Henry and Emma Gertrude (O'Neill) Wurm in Centralia. She married Roger Lay on July 4, 1966. She later married William Gunther on October 5, 1991, and he preceded her in death....
Jerome Davis Lilly Ii
Jan 8, 2025
Jerome David Lilly II, affectionately known as David, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 34. Born on May 18, 1990, in Bloomington, Illinois, he was the beloved son of Jerome D. Sr. and Kimberly (Currie) Lilly.
David was a complex and vibrant individual who lived life unapologetically on his own terms....
Pauline (Risinger) Fyke
Jan 7, 2025
Fern Pauline (Risinger) Fyke , 92, revered as a pillar of strength, unwavering dedication to Jesus Christ, and total commitment to her family and friends, passed away on January 7, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas. Born on October 15, 1932, in Millegeville, Illinois to Edgar Raymond Risinger and Hilda Christine Deadmond. She married Allen L Fyke on 9 June...
Anthony C Eovaldi Iii
Jan 6, 2025
Anthony C. Eovaldi III , 44, of Centralia passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He was born on February 2, 1980, the son of Anthony C. Jr. and Debby (Wadkins) Eovaldi in Centralia.
Survivors include his beloved parents, Anthony Jr. and Debby Eovaldi; his caring grandmother, Shirley Wadkins; dear...
Kathy Lynn Shaw
Jan 5, 2025
Kathy Lynn Shaw , 62, of Centralia passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Fireside House in Centralia. She was born on July 13, 1962, the daughter of George and Mary (Smith) McCormick in Colorado Springs, CO. She married Curtis Shaw in San Antonio, TX and he preceded her in death.
Survivors include her mother, Mary McCormick...
Larry A. Vernor
Jan 3, 2025
Larry A. Vernor , 82, of Centralia passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1942, the son of Geraldine Smith. He married Linda Basola on November 3, 2007, in Junction City and she survives him in Centralia.
Along with his beloved wife of 17 years, Linda Vernor, survivors include his son, Tad...
Mary Metzger
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Metzger , 59, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on September 21, 1965, the daughter of Eugene and Joan (Rhynes) Hutson. She married the love of her life, Marty Metzger on May 14, 1992, in Salem; they later divorced, but remained life-long friends. He...
Peggy Joyce Edmonson
Dec 30, 2024
Alive in God's eternal presence, Peggy Joyce Edmonson , 89, formerly of Centralia, passed away from the complications of Alzheimer's disease on Monday, December 30, 2024 in the loving home of her great granddaughter and care providers, Brittany (Nick) Pitts and family in Ramsey, Illinois with family by her side.
The daughter of Newt and Lula Mae...
Mitzi Isaak
Dec 30, 2024
Marlena Kaye "Mitzi" Isaak , 54, of Patoka passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1970, the daughter of Frederick "Fritz" and Maria (Newcomb) Sprehe in Nashville. She married Tracy Murray in 1989 they had their 2 beautiful children Tyson & Whitney while stationed...
