Charles Fletcher Jr.
Mar 29, 2025
Charles Fletcher Jr. , 75, of Centralia passed away, surrounded by his family, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. He was born on June 1, 1949, the oldest son of ten siblings, to Charles Sr. and Louise (Richerson) Fletcher in St. Louis. He married the love of his life, Deborah Baker on December...
Mae Speiser
Mar 17, 2025
Mae Speiser , 98, of Boulder passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was born on January 10, 1927, the daughter of Jess Sr. and Ruby (Yardley) Quick in Boulder. She married Ralph V. Speiser on May 16, 1945, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1995.
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Marilyn Kay Sanders
Mar 13, 2025
Marilyn Kay Sanders , 75, of Centralia passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on April 21, 1949, the daughter of James and Thelma (Gwaltney) Phillips in Breese. On March 30, 1968, she married her high school sweetheart, Robert Eugene Sanders and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2023.
She was a loving...
Elbert Edwin Brink
Mar 10, 2025
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Elbert Edwin Brink , 87, of Shattuc, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 10th surrounded by his family. Elbert was born on October 14, 1937, in Ferrin, Illinois, the son of Edwin and Louise (Michael) Brink. He married Lois Kroeger at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hoyleton, IL on August 22, 1964. They celebrated...
Terry Hixenbaugh
Mar 9, 2025
Terry "Jerry" G. Hixenbaugh , 73, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born March 23. 1951, the son of Raymond and Alma Opal (Friend) Hixenbaugh. He married Donna Harmon, they later divorced. He then married Elizabeth Simpson, and she preceded him in death on October 26, 2018.
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Nora Kay Bunn
Mar 6, 2025
Nora Kay Bunn, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the age of 7 with her loving family surrounding her. Nora was born on September 26, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri to Brent and Jani Torrence Bunn.
She is survived by her beloved parents Brent and Jani Torrence Bunn; brother Jack Bunn; sister Reese Bunn; grandparents...
Ralph Guenther
Mar 2, 2025
Ralph W. Guenther, 74, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Countryside Manor in Mt. Vernon. He was born on July 13, 1950, the son of Clarence Sr. and Pearl (McClelland) Guenther in Centralia.
Survivors include his sister, Judy Hartnell of Centralia; his nieces; and his nephews.
Ralph was preceded in death by...
Patricia Ann Ashlock
Mar 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Ashlock , 76, of Centralia passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Per Patricia's wishes no services will be held. Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia is privileged to be assisting the family of Patricia Ashlock with arrangements.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of...
Jerry Ray
Feb 28, 2025
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Ray , 87, of Centralia passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at Centralia Manor. He was born on October 9, 1937, the son of Merle and Dottie (Davis) Ray in St. Louis. He married Carolyn Morgan in 1964 at Mt. Vernon and she survives him in Centralia.
Along with his beloved wife, Carolyn Ray,...
Hilda Ellis
Feb 27, 2025
Hilda R. Ellis, of St. Louis, MO passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025, in Chesterfield, MO. She was born on May 14, 1928, in Bokoshe, OK, daughter of Fay and Oma Vancil. She married Elmer Ellis on January 1, 1967, and he preceded her in death on May 18, 2001.
Survivors include one son, James D. Russell,...
Delilah Ann Dewitt
Feb 25, 2025
Delilah Ann Dewitt , 67, of Patoka, formerly of Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at her granddaughter's home in Patoka, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 13, 1957, the daughter of Charles and Belva (Smith) Fulkerson in Breckenridge County, Kentucky.
Survivors that shared so many wonderful memories with Delilah...
Carol A. Wood
Feb 22, 2025
Carol A. Wood , 92, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Centralia Manor. She was born on September 26, 1932, in Pee Wee Valley, Kentucky to H. McKay and Martha (Jenkins) King. She married Richard J. Wood on September 19, 1959, and he preceded her in death on July 7, 1985.
She is survived by her...
Charles R Witzel
Feb 21, 2025
Charles Witzel, 88, of Irvington passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on October 27, 1936, the son of Harold and Martha (Rodatz) Witzel in Cravat, IL. He married Virginia Payne on November 29, 1958, at Mount Catherine Church in Woodlawn, and she survives him in Irvington.
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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...
