All Obituaries

Dorothy Jean Geilhausen, age 89, of Saint Peters, Missouri, formerly of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 A.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, at her home in Saint Peters, Missouri. She was born on September 9, 1930, at home on Poplar Street in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas and Grace Lucinda (Kelley) Morgan.  She married William Joseph Geilhausen on November 11, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded her in death on...

Alvin Dale McIntire, age 82, of Wayne City, Illinois, passed away at 7:31 A.M. on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.  He was born on December 20, 1936 in East Moline, Illinois, the son of Albert and Violet (Gillen) McIntire.  He married Ermadine Jeanie Buchanan on March 16, 1984, at Olive Branch Missionary Branch Church in Wayne City, Illinois and she survives him in Wayne City, Illinois. In additional to his wife of 35 years, Mr....

Nellie Irene (Turner) Mashburn, age 95, of Central City, Illinois, passed away at 9:25 A.M. on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Fireside House in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on October 10, 1923, at home near Alma, Illinois, the daughter of James Elmer and Grace (Ott) Turner.  She married Joseph “Joe” Mashburn on January 20, 1944 in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded her in death on December 30, 1997. Mrs. Mashburn is survived by her sons, Joseph...

Charles Ray "Chuck" Baggett, age 62, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:43 P.M. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Funeral arrangements of Mr. Charles Ray “Chuck” Baggett are in the care of Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois, where you may call (618) 532-7321 for further information.  Please view the online obituary, send condolences or share memories with Mr....

Sue Wise Ellen Darnell, age 74, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:05 A.M. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Funeral Arrangements for Mrs. Sue Wise Ellen Darnell are in the care of Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home in Centralia, Illinois, where friends may call (618) 532-7321 for further information.  Please view the online obituary, send condolences or share memories with Mrs. Darnell’s family at...

Nicholas Adam “Nick” Riel, age 31, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 3:51 A.M. on Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Marion County, Illinois.  He was born on December 21, 1987, in Bartow, Florida, the son of Daniel Ferguson and Lisa Marie Riel.  He married Mary Beth Budde on June 23, 2014, in Effingham, Illinois, and she survives him in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to his loving wife of 5 years, Nick is survived by his children, Jaden Riel, Tyler Riel, Alissa Riel...

James Earl “Jim” Kennedy, Jr., age 76, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 A.M. on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on July 11, 1942, in Fredericktown, Pennsylvania, the son of the late James Earl, Sr. and Ruth (Livingston) Kennedy.  He married Mary Evelyn “Micki” Klingries on December 19, 1992, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Centralia, Illinois and she survives...

Jerry Lee Watson, age 85, of Salem, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning on Friday, June 21, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on June 26, 1933, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Harvey D. and Gladys M. (Queen) Watson.  He married Ruby Jo Weaver on October 6, 1967 in Salem, Illinois and she survives him in Salem, Illinois. In addition to his loving wife of 51 years,  Mr. Watson is survived by his children, Jerry...

Margaret Rebekah Hiltibidal, age 89, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:10 A.M. on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois with her brother by her side.  She was born in Centralia, Illinois, on August 24, 1929, the daughter of the late William Tony and Wilmenta Opal “Minnie” (Ord) Hiltibidal.  Ms. Hiltibidal is survived by her brother, Wilbur Hiltibidal of Centralia, Illinois; 3 nieces; 3 nephews and several...

Rita Marie McClaren, age 41, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 A.M. on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at her home in Sandoval, Illinois.  She was born on October 20, 1977 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Connie Lynn and Susan K. (Blake) Brandon.  She married Steven Lee McClaren II on March 5, 2001 at Foundation Park in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to her loving husband of 18 years, sons, Dustin McClaren and fiancée Allie VonBurg of Sandoval, Illinois and Steven...