All Obituaries

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...

Wanda June Wylde, age 79, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 11:45 A.M. on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at her home in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on June 18, 1939 in Bradley Township. Jackson County, Illinois, the daughter of the late Elmer H. and Mathilda “Tillie” (Rathert) Gerberding.  She married Homer Dean Rieckenberg and they later divorced. Ms. Wylde is survived by her sons, Michael Rieckenberg and wife Amanda of Minneapolis, Minnesota and David Rieckenberg...

Ralph Louis Hanon, age 91, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019, at his home in Huntington Beach, California.  He was born on January 24, 1928 in Duncan, Oklahoma, the son of the late Ralph Emerson and Beatrice A. (Lewis) Hanon. Mr. Hanon was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country from March 29, 1946 until June 24, 1947. Graveside Services for Mr. Ralph Louis Hanon will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in...

Heaven gained a beautiful angel, while Earth lost a wonderful soul with the passing of Michael Joe “Mike” Young early Saturday morning, April 27, 2019, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, from complications of heart surgery. Mike was born in Shelbyville, Illinois, on May 30, 1963, the first son of Gary Joe and Judith Karen (Furry) Young.  He married Debra Merrell on June 6, 1987 in the Central City Baptist Church in Central City, Illinois, and she...

Mamie Elizabeth Lovejoy, age 93, of Centralia, Illinois, went to be with her Lord at 11:17 P.M. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Centralia Fireside House in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on January 11, 1926, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of the late William and Flossie (Bryant) Cassedy.  She married Kiah W. Brown on November 14, 1945 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 1974. She married Max Franklin Lovejoy on June 3, 1975, in Mount Vernon, Illinois and he...