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Monday October 20, 2025
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10/27/2011
CTHS Class of ’56 gathers for 55-year reunion
Sept. 16 was a typical Southern Illinois fall day, but for the members of the Centralia Township High School Class of 1956, it was the first day of their 55-year class reunion. In mid-aftern . . .  Continued

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Kenneth Bierman


Kenneth Edward Bierman, 87, of Centralia, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Nature Trail in Mt. Vernon. He was born on August 11, 1937, in Centralia, the son of Otmar and Iota (Bullard) Bierman. He married the love of his life, Carolyn Robnett, on March 23, 1957, in Wamac, and she survives him in Centralia.

Along with his wife of 68 years, Kenneth is survived by his children, Chris Bierman of Centralia, and Terry Bierman of Centralia; four grandchildren, Joshua Bierman, Janique Teaff and husband Brandon, Terry Jr., and Brian Bierman; nine great-grandchildren Tegan, Liam, David, Codie, Cooper, Aubrie, Brian Jr., McKayla, and Gabriel; brother, Daniel Bierman and wife Mary of Houston, TX; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and half-brother, Jim Bierman.

Kenneth was proud to serve in the United States Air Force, a member of the SAC, 587th Support Squadron, where Kenneth was part of the Air Police that guarded the planes and missiles. He was grateful for his comrades in arms and the lasting bond they shared. Kenneth was a wonderful provider for his family, working for the railroad after his military service. He was a fan of the game of baseball, looking forward to each season with the St. Louis Cardinals, as he was one of the team's biggest fans. Kenneth enjoyed watching westerns, making sure his television was on when Gunsmoke aired. He shared many amazing memories with his family and friends, living his life to love and support each of them in any way he could. Kenneth was a proud veteran, a man of honor, loyal, generous, and kind. As he has now entered his rest, his family will take comfort that his legacy will live on in each of them.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at Sandoval City Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by the Centralia VFW Post 2055 and American Legion Post 446. Memorials may be made in Kenneth’s honor to the American Heart Association and/or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences and memories of Kenneth may be shared with the family by visiting maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
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 Death  Virginia "Carolyn" (nee Howard) Archer, 86, of Cen
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 Death  Edythe Mae (Berger) Keith 86, of Centralia, passed
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 Death  Sandra (nee Cates) Nealy, 85, of Centralia passed
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 Death  Barbara Sue (nee Parker) Helmer, our Songbird, pas
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 Death  Kenneth Anthony Fortag, 84, of Centralia, IL, peac
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 Death  Howard Lee Hongsermeier, age 84, of Sarasota, Flor
 Posted by: Fred Plassman

 11/10/2022

 Death  Myrtle Belle Buerk, 83, of Centralia passed away F
 Posted by: Fred Plassman

 9/26/2022

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