CENTRALIA — Dolores Cross, 83, of Centralia passed away on July 23rd, 2023 at Fireside in Centralia. She was born on December 20th, 1939 in Centralia to Leslie and Emilie (Dueker) Cross. Dolores attended Trinity Lutheran School, Centralia High School, and Centralia Junior College. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Centralia, and worked at Murray’s Children Center for many years.

She is survived by sister-in-law Arleen Cross of Garden City, Idaho; Niece Susan Cross of Brookfield, Illinois; Nephew Steve Cross of Boise, Idaho; Great-nieces Keeley and Ellie Cross of Boise, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Donna, and brother David Cross of Garden City, Idaho, who passed away June 29th, 2023.
A graveside service will be held on July 29th, 2023 at 9:30 am at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2500 Old 51 Road, Centralia, IL 62801. The service will be officiated by Pastor Jim Hennig.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church of Centralia, and can be accepted at Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home, 235 North Sycamore Street, Centralia, IL 62801, (618)532-3523. Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Cross family.