It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy Hamburg of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on March 13, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Hamburg to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Pauletta Cross; his parents, Howard Hamburg and Ella Warren (Virgil Warren); his son Brian "Potsie" Potts; his siblings, Leroy Hamburg, James Warren, Donald Warren, David Warren, Ronald Warren and Sherrie Warren; his daughter-in-law Debbie Hamburg; and his brother-in-law Kenneth Benzschawel.

He is survived by : his son Jeff Hamburg (Krista Colliver) of Centralia; his grandson Hunter Hamburg (Megan) of Centralia; his stepgrandchildren, Mariska Mankle of Teutopolis, Kyle Mankle of Teutopolis and McKenzie Colliver of Centralia; his great grandchildren, Karder and Kacie; his siblings, Richard Warren of Centralia, Sandy Owens of Centralia, Karen Schaffer (Larry) of Sandoval, Connie Atteberry of Junction City and Debbie Kirgan of Centralia; and his siblings-in-law, Orus Cecil Cross of Reddick and Mary "Momma B" Benzschawel of Centralia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Hamburg family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home