All Obituaries

Andrew Charles Evans, age 86, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:53 P.M. on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  Funeral arrangements of Mr. Andrew Charles Evans 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. Evans’ family at www.moranfuneralhome.net...

Colene Marie Readinger Wrzesinski, age 73, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:53 P.M. on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born on March 21, 1945, in Adair, Iowa, the daughter of the late Victor Wayne “Vic” and Edith Marie (Heckman) Readinger.  She married Donald “Don” Wrzesinski in 1968 in Libby, Montana and they later divorced. Mrs. Wrzesinski is survived by her twin children, daughter,...

Glenda Celia “Gail” Banks, age 71, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 A.M. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois with her family by her side. She was born on July 8, 1947, in Martinsburg, Indiana, the daughter of the late Glenn L. and Jean (Blankenbaker) Martin.  She married J.W. Banks on February 3, 1975 in Sellersburg, Indiana and he survives her in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to her loving husband of 43 and a half years,...

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...