Dolores June Kell, 91, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Fireside House in Centralia, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 19, 1935, in Centralia, the daughter of Anthony and Eula (McCormick) Owens. She married the love of her life, Charles Kell on December 5, 1953, at Little Grove Church, and he preceded her in death.
Survivors who will remember Dolores’ gentleness and servant’s heart include her beloved family, her son, Greg Kell of Centralia, IL; her daughter, Susan Hunsinger and husband Carl of Olathe, KS; two cherished grandchildren, Shain Kell of Minier, IL, and Sheena Johnson and husband Kelly of Centralia, IL; five precious great-grandchildren, Zav Kell, Noah Kell, Autumn Wimberly, Aimee Wimberly, and Aquaya Johnson; brother, Robert Owens of Marion, IL; and extended family and friends.
Along with her husband, Charles, Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Eula Owens; brother, Earl Owens; and her son, Steven Kell.
Dolores was the smiling face that put everyone at ease, while working as secretary for Calumet Street Christian Church for forty-three years. She loved her job, and she was quite honestly the heart of the office. Dolores was a faithful member of Calumet Street Christian Church, serving her fellow church family with joy, anyway she could. Her family and her church family were her world, and she was grateful for the close bonds she shared. Dolores was especially proud to be a loving, supportive grandma for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Irvin Macz Funeral Home in Centralia. Interment will follow at Little Grove Cemetery in Walnut Hill. Relatives and friends are welcome to attend the visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home in Centralia. Memorials may be made in Dolores’ honor to the American Heart Association. Online condolences and memories of Dolores may be shared with her family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
Son: Greg Kell
Daughter: Susan Hunsinger & husband Carl
Grandchildren: Shain Kell, Sheena Johnson & husband Kelly
Great-Grandchildren: Zav Kell, Noah Kell, Autumn Wimberly, Aimee Wimberly, Aquaya Johnson
Brother: Robert Owens
Extended family and friends
Husband: Charles Kell
Parents: Anthony & Eula Owens
Brother: Earl Owens
Son: Steven Kell
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John 14:27
