All Obituaries

Michael Allen “Mike” Pawlisa, age 77, of Central City, Illinois, passed away at 9:45 P.M. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.  He was born on February 23, 1945, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of August and Pauline (Amidei) Pawlisa. Mike is survived by his loving family; brothers, Tom Pawlisa of Central City, Illinois, and Augie Pawlisa and wife Carol of Central City, Illinois; sisters, Joan Hoffman of Central City,...

Howard Lee Hongsermeier, age 84, of Sarasota, Florida, went to be with his Lord at 7:20 A.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his home with his loving wife’s arms around him.  He was born on October 17, 1938, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Fred and Alma Mary (Stone) Hongsermeier.  He met Rebecca Joan “Becky” Thompson at Faith Assembly of God Church in Sarasota, Florida, and they were married in their church on December 16, 1977, combining their two families...

Wilma June Heath, age 96, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 P.M. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  She was born on October 7, 1926, in Grand Chain, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Madeline (Carver) Hanks.  She married Thomas S. “Cotton” Heath on October 14, 1946, at Trinity Methodist Church in Paducah, Kentucky, and he preceded her in death on June 9, 2014. Mrs. Heath is survived by her loving...

Julie Ann Dieckmeyer, age 58, of Centralia, Illinois, passed away at 7:50 A.M., on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home in Centralia, Illinois, with her loving family by her side.  She was born on December 16, 1963, in Clackamas, Oregon, the daughter of Donald Gary and Geraldine (Steams) Gray.  She married Ken Dieckmeyer on October 28, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he survives her in Centralia, Illinois. In addition to her husband of 26 years, Julie is survived by her loving...

Joel Wray Cox, age 64, of Centralia, Illinois, entered into rest at 12:18 A.M. on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Fireside House in Centralia, Illinois. He was born on November 9, 1957, in Harvey, Illinois, the son of George William, Jr. and Rosemary (Qualls) Cox.  Joel is survived by his loving family, daughter, Shelby Cox of Centralia, Illinois; son, Petty Officer First Class Cody Cox of Martinez, Georgia; mother, Rosemary Myers of Centralia, Illinois; grandchildren, Bailee Cox,...

Doris Ellen “Dottie” Hartley, age 94, of Centralia, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Allegro Senior Living Center in Richmond Heights, Missouri, with loving family by her side.  She was born on October 11, 1927, in Centralia, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Veronica (Klein) Smith.  She married Jack Hartley on July 24, 1947, in Centralia, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on January 22, 2003. Dottie is survived by her...

Phyllis Eileen Mitchell, age 91, of Ashley, Illinois, formerly of Richview, Illinois, passed away at 8:38 A.M. on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at GreenTree Memory Care in Mount Vernon, Illinois.  She was born on September 16, 1930, at her home in Richview, Illinois, the daughter of Thomas and Carrie (Randell) Russell.  She married Donald E. Mitchell on June 21, 1953, at Richview United Methodist Church in Richview, Illinois, and he preceded her in death on March 7, 1997. Mrs....

Baby Girl Loy, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at her home. All dogs go to Heaven, we know this is true, but even knowing that we will always miss you. A wonderful dog by a beautiful name, the fact you can't be here is a shame. You made us laugh, you made us cry, now with God's wing to Heaven you fly.  

Leland Neil Knolhoff, age 65, of Hoffman, Illinois, passed away at 5:42 P.M. on Monday, August 15, 2022, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.  He was born on July 7,1957, in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Herbert Fred and Edna A. (Schroeder) Knolhoff.  He married Vanessa Debra Marie Peper on August 10, 1984, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hoffman, Illinois, and she survives him in Hoffman, Illinois.  In addition to his loving wife of 38 years,...

Bishop Hawkins, crossed over the Rainbow Bridge, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at his home in Pinckeyville, Illinois. Bishop loved car rides, outdoor adventures with his family, most of all, he loved eating snacks with his nieces and sleeping.  He was always by his mom’s side.  Brooklin received him 6 years ago, since that day they were inseparable.  He was a true blessing and will be deeply missed by many.  Everyone knew Bishop as a gentle giant, but to his...