All Obituaries

James David “Jim” Pawlisa, age 80, of Central City, Illinois, passed away at 2:46 P.M. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born on December 26, 1937, in Central City, Illinois, the son of the late August and Pauline (Amidei) Pawlisa.  He married Victoria “Vicki” Burge on August 1, 1969, in Centralia, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on December 1, 2005. Jim is survived by his...

Marvin Eugene Riechman, age 86, of rural Irvington, Illinois, passed away at 11:50 A.M. on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois, with his family by his side. He was born on December 5, 1931, in Wamac, Illinois, the son of the late Chris and Lydia (Koelling) Riechman.  He married Dolores Jean Armstrong on Thanksgiving Day on November 26, 1964, at the United Methodist Church in Irvington, Illinois, and she survives him in rural Irvington.  In addition...

Ardella Pearl Waller, age 89, of Centralia, Illinois, was called to Heaven at 4:25 A.M. on Monday, October 8, 2018.  She had an extended stay, during the summer, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.  She was a devoted mother of three and had a strong belief in God that carried her through life's struggles and ultimately gave her peace. She was born on July 15, 1929, on the fun family country farm near Afton, Iowa, the daughter of the late George Dewey and Florence Irene...

Raymond Edward Kniker, age 59, of Odin, Illinois, passed away at 9:06 A.M. on Monday, October 1, 2018, at his home in Odin, Illinois.  He was born on April 30, 1959 in Saint Louis, Missouri, the son of the late William Elmer and Virginia Lee (Nogle) Kniker.  He married Kelly Jean Wood on April 30, 2004 in Salem, Illinois and she survives him in Odin, Illinois. In addition to his loving wife of 14 years, Mr. Kniker is survived by his children, Javeena Kniker, Lindsey Kniker, Annie...

Judith Ann Marie Saale, age 77, of Alma, Illinois, formerly of Sandoval, Illinois passed away at 8:22 P.M. on Friday, September 21, 2018, at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan, Illinois.  She was born on December 21, 1940 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of the late Julius “Jude” and Anna Mae (DePohtaut) Just.  She married her first love, Charles William “Shorty” Saale on August 18, 1959 in Sandoval, Illinois and he preceded her in death on January...

Velda Orlene Boyer, age 89, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, passed away at 3:18 P.M. on Sunday, September 2 2018, at Big River Nursing and ReHab Center in Cedar Hill, Missouri.  She was born on December 27, 1928 in Hoyleton, Illinois, the daughter of the late Homer L. and Lena L. (Murray) Livesay. Mrs. Boyer is survived by her son, Dwayne Boyer and wife Chris of Cedar Hill, Missouri; daughter, Theresa Harris and husband Martin of Cedar Hill, Missouri; grandchildren, Marty Harris of Cedar...

Jana Rae Harting, age 64, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:41 P.M. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at her home in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on August 29, 1953 in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert Edward “Bob” and Marcella “Boots” (West) Harting. Ms. Harting is survived by her daughter Clarinda Martin and husband Buck of Newnan, Georgia; brothers, Rob Harting, Jr. of Centralia, Illinois and Jack Harting and wife Gayla of...

Ellen Emma Ferrari, age 99, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 11:10 P.M. on Friday, August 24, 2018, at her home in Centralia, Illinois with her loving family by her side.  She was born on December 29, 1918, in Tamaroa, Illinois, the daughter of the late Jule and Finnie (Nehring) Cizick.  She married Danillo Ferrari on September 21, 1946 in Tamaroa, Illinois and he preceded her in death on August 22, 1986. Mrs. Ferrari is survived by her children; Michael Ferrari and wife...

ClaraLee Sherl, age 93, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 2:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at her home in Centralia, Illinois with her loving family by her side.  She was born on April 27, 1925 in Central City, Illinois, the daughter of the late John William and Bertha May (Cornelius) Jarvis.  She married Leslie “Pete” Sherl on August 8, 1946 in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded her in death on August 28, 2017. Mrs. Sherl is survived by her sons, William...

Donald LeRoy Bulock, age 78, of Radom, Illinois, passed away at 5:08 P.M. on Thursday, August 30, 2018, at his home in Radom, Illinois.  He was born on April 4, 1940 in the small rural community of Glentana, Montana, the son of the late Otto Clyde and Leona Pearl (Reed) Bulock.  He lived most of his life in Montana, later moving to Illinois where he spent the remainder of his life.  He married Margaret Pauline (Wright)Huffstutler on April 7, 2017 in Salem, Illinois and the...