All Obituaries

Michael Allen Johnston, age 68, of Sandoval, Illinois, passed away at 8:58 P.M. on Friday, June 5, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on September 12, 1951, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Robert Edward, Sr. and Venita Irene (Hobbs) Johnston.  He married Ruth Ann Garren on July 18, 1971, at Central City Baptist Church in Central City, Illinois and she survives him in Sandoval, Illinois. In addition to his loving wife of 49 years,...

Naomi Lee Ernst Crowell, age 86 of Centralia, Illinois, went to Heaven to be with her Savior at 7:24 P.M. on  May 26, 2020, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on December 11, 1933, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Gaustav August and Ruby Fern (Schneider) Ernst.  She married Reverend Denny Crowell on August 8, 1958 in Centralia, Illinois and they later divorced. Naomi is survived by her children, Torey Crowell and spouse Connie Colter of Centralia,...

Rosalind Ann “Rose” Krausz, age 93, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 3:20 A.M. on May 28, 2020, at Mount Vernon Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on September 10, 1926, in the family farmhouse in Addieville, Illinois, the daughter of Adolf and Alvina (Wiese) Lichtenfels .  She married Clinton Valentine Krausz on August 24, 1946, in Nashville, Illinois and he preceded her in death on September 7, 1983. Mrs. Krausz is survived by her...

Linda Lou Steed, age 72, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 5:18 P.M. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at her home in Centralia, Illinois with her loving family by her side.  She was born on April 26, 1948, in Pana, Illinois, the daughter of Roscoe and Mary Elizabeth (Hall) Hutchinson.  She married William Scott “Bill” Ray on August 7, 1974, in Centralia, Illinois and he preceded her in death on July 12, 1995.  She later married Wesley Harlen “Wes” Steed,...

Maryann Caroline Klingenberg Bender, age 89, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 4:58 A.M. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Centralia Manor in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on January 3, 1931, in her home in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Gustav Heinrich and Leona Clara (Dinkelman) Klingenberg.  Ms. Bender is survived by her nephews, James G. “Jim” Klingenberg and significant other, Connie Rowcliff of Centralia, Illinois and John Klingenberg and wife...

Wesley Harlen “Wes” Steed, Sr., age 72, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:48 A.M. on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his home in Centralia, Illinois with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1947, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Oby Harlen and Mary Pauline (Cranmer) Steed. He married Linda L. Hutchinson on August 28, 1998, at the Moose Park in Centralia, Illinois, and she survives him in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to his wife of 21 years, Wes is...

Roger A. Dodson, age 67, of Centralia, Illinois, left this life for heaven at 8:44 A.M. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois, in the arms of his loving wife. He was born on May 19, 1952, in Dr. Jack Frost's office, the son of Raymond and Sue Dodson. He married Donna Cates on April 15, 1983, on income tax day so he would never forget their anniversary, at the Marion County Courthouse in Salem, Illinois. They renewed their wedding vows...

LaDonne Mae Lippert, age 92, of Salem, Illinois, passed away at 6:51 A.M. on Monday, April 6, 2020, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. She was born on April 1, 1928, at her home in Shattuc, Illinois, the daughter of Earl Marion and Helen Marie (Mason) Hahn.  She married Robert Leroy “Bob” Lippert on September 12, 1954, in Irvington, Illinois and he preceded her in death on November 29, 2013. Mrs. Lippert is survived by her daughters, Susan Tate...

Terry Lee Finley, age 62, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 12:50 P.M. on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Odin HealthCare Center in Odin, Illinois.  He was born on October 30, 1957 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of William “Bill” and Ethel (DeSelms) Finley.  He married Melody Yates on October 29, 1977, at the Wamac Missionary Baptist Church in Wamac, Illinois, and they later divorced in August of 1989.  He married Gidget Crundwell and they later separated. Terry...

Jane Ellen Pacey, age 78, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights, Missouri at 8:20 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2020 with her loving family by her side.  Jane was born on September 16, 1941 in Harrisburg, Illinois, the daughter of William Leland and Beulah Marie (House) Armistead. Jane married Richard Eugene Pacey on June 14, 1964, in Pinckneyville, Illinois and he survives her in Centralia, Illinois.  She is also survived by...