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Glenn Winkler, 77, of Centralia, passed away January 20, 2022 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Funeral arrangements are pending at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, whe...

Morris "Mo" Ford, 84, of Centralia passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Morris worked as a loyal employee of Warren G. Murray Center in Centralia. H...

Claire Louise Killip, nee Brodish, 53, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Centralia, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Claire was an intelligent lady and knew the benefit of a good education. She atte...

Deanna K Sides, 81, of Woodlawn, Illinois, passed away at 12:16 am January 28, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Deanna was a faithful member of Woodlawn Christian...

Paula I. Kral, 75, of Salem passed away January 26, 2022. Paula was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother, revealing her heart's deep devotion for her family through every word and action she share...

Lonnie Oliver Ruckman, 64, left this life to conquer another one in the early hours of Wednesday January 26, 2022, surrounded by his children. Lonnie enjoyed listening to Rock N' Roll. He also enjoyed...

Cmdr. Bonny Aloha Hurlbut, USN, retired, age 83, of Centralia IL died peacefully at Aperion Care in St. Elmo, IL on 01/13/2022. Following graduation from Florida Southern College in 1960 and participa...

Lois Jean Malan, age 98 of Salem, Illinois went to meet Jesus and be reunited with the love of her life, Grover, on Tuesday morning, January 25, 2022. She left this world right where she wanted to be ...

Mildred Maxine Richard, 90, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 11:27 am January 23, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Mildred dedicated her life to Christ at a young a...

Betty J. Prosise, 97, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Centralia Manor. Betty enjoyed collecting plats and milk glass. She was a member of the Calumet Street Christian Church in C...