Macz Funeral Homes

11/04/2025

Phyllis Jean (White) Robbins, 95, of Centralia
Phyllis was a faithful member of the First Apostolic Church in Centralia, where her love for The Lord and others was evident in her dedicated service to God and His people. She was a diligent worker, sharing her kind, compassionate heart with those she cared for at Fireside House, and Warren G. Murray Center, both in Centralia. Phyllis really enjoyed reminiscing about roller skating, in her younger years, recalling all the fun she had with friends. She definitely was well known for her creative side, and how she could make beautiful oil paintings, and intricate flower arrangements. Phyllis just loved to decorate and make her space cozy and eye catching. She appreciated time spent outdoors, tending her flower garden, and keeping her yard neat and inviting. During quiet times, Phyllis and her husband Jim liked the challenge of working word puzzles together. Phyllis was a lady of great faith, loyal, easy to talk to, encouraging and loving. She will be remembered tenderly, and deeply missed.

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11/03/2025

🎓Scholarship opportunity!

Are you (or someone you know) continuing your education and working toward your goals? The Business & Professional Women’s Education Foundation is proud to support you in all stages of your educational journey with three scholarship opportunities:

💫 High School Scholarship — For graduating seniors (age 18 and under) pursuing post-secondary education.

📚 Undergraduate Scholarship — For anyone ages 19–24 currently enrolled in a college or university program.

🚀 Continuing Education Scholarship — For anyone ages 25 and up returning to school, advancing their careers, or changing directions later in life.

💌 Applications are open now — don’t miss your chance to be recognized and supported by BPW!

📍 Apply here: http://centraliabpw.org/scholarships/

Let’s empower our tribe to reach higher, together. 💪✨

11/02/2025

Hello Darkness, my old friend. Soon you’ll be here at 4pm.

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

Wanda Fay Lee, 81, lifelong resident of Odin and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Wanda worked for many years at Wilson Funeral Home and Monument Company, where her kindness and steady presence touched countless lives. Lovingly known as “Aunt Wanda” to the entire community of Odin, she was a true icon to every visitor, neighbor, and friend, treating everyone like family.

Wanda was a beautiful example of an amazing, supportive wife to her husband Harold, who loved her immensely. Together, they built a life rooted in simple joys: long days outdoors, the changing rhythms of their yard and garden, and the quiet strength of shared work and love. Wanda and Harold spent many Illinois winters at their Florida home, where they shared countless hours fishing and soaking in the quiet beauty of the outdoors. After Harold’s passing, Wanda continued to care for their home, her neighbors, and the community that had always been a part of her. She was known for her practical generosity, her genuine laugh, and her love of being outside, especially when the weather was tolerable, tending her yard and garden.

Wanda cared for her community her entire life, and they, in turn, cared deeply for her. Her care, constancy, and love shaped the lives of those around her in quiet, profound ways. Her legacy lives on in the yards she tended, the neighbors she cherished, and the family who loved her dearly. She will be deeply missed by everyone who was in her life

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10/27/2025

⚜️Macz Motivational Monday
🌟Stay Strong and Keep Shining🌟

10/26/2025

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Macz Sunday Blessings
And the peace of God, which transcends
all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
-Philippians 4:7

10/22/2025

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Congrats to Maria Pryor & Georgia Lambert!
Two women celebrated for their hard work and dedication to their careers and community.
Centralia BPW we love that you have continued to honor people in our community!

10/21/2025

Remembering the life of Riley Barker. A beautiful tribute to a man that lived life to the fullest with meaning and laughter along the way.

Carbondale Il

10/20/2025

⚜Macz Motivational Monday-
because it is contagious, share a smile 😀

10/17/2025

Sheron Murray, 85, of Centralia
Sheron was a proud graduate of Carlinville High School, Class of 1957. She valued education, continuing her studies at Illinois State University, and completing her bachelors of science degree in education in 1961. Later in life, she returned to Illinois State University to earn her masters degree, graduating sixth in her class. Sheron was an encouragement, listening ear, and gentle, God led advisor for grateful high school students throughout her career. She first worked at Vandalia High School from 1961-1964. It was then that Sheron found the man of God she had been praying for, and she and Don began their journey of serving each other, as God directed every step of their marriage. As a new bride, Sheron worked as a counselor for Centralia High School and in May of 1966, she and Don moved to their farm. The spring of 1970 found Sheron meeting new challenges with resilience and ease, as she assumed her role as guidance director for the high school. Her dedication to the students never faltered all the way up to her retirement in 1994. She was an integral part of the community, leading woman in business as president of the Centralia BPW in 1971 – 1972.

Sheron truly loved to travel and wanted her family to share these experiences with her. She had a tradition of taking her grandchildren on their first train ride at the age of eight and they then got to travel by plane when they turned sixteen. Europe, Israel and Egypt were some of her most memorable and treasured experiences. Sheron will most be remembered for her unshakable faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was a cheerful giver, always seeking God’s will for her life and ready to share his good news of salvation with others. She served as a Pastor for both the Huey and Beckemeyer Methodist Churches where she shared God’s Word with passion and grace. Sheron was a disciple of the most high God, selfless in her service, intelligent, creative, tenacious, and loving.

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