Delores Hodge, 85, of Centralia, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, at SLU Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born in Odin, Illinois on September 17, 1939, to Cecil Kirgan and Ruby Fern (Reynolds) Kirgan. On August 30, 1957, she married Kenneth Hodge Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1979.
Survivors include her children, Jeff (Cheryl) Hodge of Georgia, Rick (Debbie) Hodge of Centralia, and Kenneth (Virginia) Hodge, Jr. also of Centralia; siblings, Hazel (Robert) Osborne of Texas and Keith Meredith of Centralia; half-brother, James Kirgan of Junction City; half-sister, Evonna Brown of Junction City; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Ruby Fern Kirgan; her husband, Kenneth Hodge Sr.; a daughter, Cathy Timmons; granchildren, Nicole Hodge, Kimmie Marcum and Tiffany Hodge; siblings, Kennie Meredith, Karl Meredith, Richard Kirgan and Kathy Meredith.
Delores was an avid Cardinal Fan with Yadier Molina being her favorite player. She enjoyed playing Rummy, and watching westerns and game shows. She loved bird watching and her flowers and plants. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
A Graveside Service for Delores Hodge has been moved to Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 11:00 am at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Centralia, Illinois due to the weather. It had originally been scheduled for Tuesday, January 7th. Memorial donations may be made to the Centralia Humane Society. They will be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services, located at 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, Illinois 62801, which is honored to be of service to Delores’ Family. For further inquiries, please call (618)532-3523. Those wishing to extend their condolences online can visit www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home Facebook page.
