All Obituaries

Kenneth Anthony Fortag,  age84, of Centralia, Illinois, peacefully passed away on December 18, 2022.  He was born on January 15, 1938, in Ashley, Illinois.  He was the son of Leo and Elsie (Jansen) Fortag.  He was a lifelong resident of Centralia, Illinois, and was in sales his entire life, known as “The RC man."  He was passionate about golf and the Centralia Family Moose Lodge 1219, which he is a lifetime member.  He always put family...

Jack Ray Marks, age 70, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:38 P.M., on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on August 30, 1952, in Carbondale, Illinois, the son of Thomas, Jr. and Wanda Lee (Clark) Marks.  He married Theresa Mercer and they later divorced. Jack is survived by his loving family, son, James Tyler Marks of Junction City, Illinois; stepdaughters, Beth Morris of Junction City, Illinois, and...

Delbert Lee Morris, age 76, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, departed this life on Thursday, January 19, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Delbert was born May 25, 1946 in Marion County, Illinois, to Enoch H. Morris and Stella R. (Johnson) Morris.  He married Nancy Gail Crask in 1969, and to this union one daughter was born. They later divorced. He was a beloved dad, grandpa, son, and friend.  In his last years, he became a devoted...

Carolyn June (Copple) Chambers, age 86, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:23 P.M. on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on June 2nd, 1936, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Lowell Howard and Wilma Frances (Shaw) Copple.  She married Charles E. “Charlie” Chambers, Jr., on September 16th, 1955, at Little Grove Christian Church in Walnut Hill, Illinois, and he preceded her in...

Richard Dean Jolliff, age 85, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on February 5, 1937, at home in Wamac, Illinois, the son of George E. and Mildred F. (Bushong) Jolliff.  He married Christine Ellen (Weger) White on November 2, 1973, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on November 18, 1996. Richard is survived by his loyal friends, Larry...

Kevin Vince Miller, age 65, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, January 9, 2023, at his home in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on January 30, 1957, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the son of Harry G. and Marjorie V. (Downs) Miller. Kevin is survived by his loving family, children, Lesley Miller of Centralia, Illinois, Erica Miller and boyfriend Douglas Dodson of Centralia, Illinois, and Andrew Miller and wife Angel of Colorado; grandchildren, Alexis Gross and...

Mark Allen Gutzler, age 70, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, January 2, 2023, at his home in Centralia, Illinois. Funeral arrangements of Mr. Mark Allen Gutzler are in the care of Moran Queen-Boggs Funeral Home at 134 South Elm Street 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. Gutzler’s family at www.moranfuneralhome.net.

Bobby Joe Branch, age 71, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 P.M. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  He was born on October 21, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Bobby Pearl and Patsy Ann (O’Brist) Branch. He married Ruth Ann Beckmeyer on June 6, 1981, at Friedens United Church of Christ in Irvington, Illinois, and she survives him in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to his wife of 41 years, Mr. Branch...

Randall Gene Knolhoff, age 72, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 10:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Odin Healthcare Center in Odin, Illinois.  He was born on March 9, 1950, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Herbert Fred and Edna A. (Schroeder) Knolhoff. Randall is survived by his loving family; brothers, Delbert Knolhoff and wife Judy of Elyria, Ohio, and brother, Verlin Knolhoff and wife Rita of Sandoval, Illinois; sisters, Lois Carmickle of Hoffman, Illinois, and...

Chrystal Lynn Atchison, age 47, of Centralia, Illinois, entered into rest at 1:25 A.M. on Monday, December 12, 2022, at SSM Health Saint Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. She was born on June 18, 1975, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene Richard and Brenda J. (Corson) Brasket.  Chrystal is survived by her loving family, sons, Donald E.W. DeClue, Jr. and wife Brittney of Centralia, Illinois, and Luke DeClue of Centralia, Illinois; grandchildren, Brooklynn DeClue,...