Lowell Blackwell Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lowell Blackwell of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lowell Blackwell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ira Wilkey and Lola G. Wilkey (Hutson); her son Mark McClaren of Centralia, IL; her siblings, Bud Wilkey of Centralia, IL, Bob Wilkey of Centralia, IL, Fern Marshall, Thelma Marshall, Duckie Smith and Kay Brown; and her niece Beverly Kirgan.
She is survived by: her children, Mitchell McClaren (Sandy) of Hoffman, IL, Brenda Hayes (Dale Sanders) of Centralia, IL, Kimberly McClaren-Hastings (Daniel) of St. Louis, MO and Steve McClaren (Kim) of Centralia, IL; her grandchildren, Jason McClaren (Sherrie) of Watertown, WI, Steven McClaren of Centralia, IL, Michelle Oaks (David) of Princeton, IL, Eric McClaren of Hoffman, IL, Rebecca Corrie (Jason) of Odin, IL, Selina Quillman (Tony) of Centralia, IL, Joe Hayes (Leanne) of Centralia, IL, Shelly Schnur (Jacob) of Centralia, IL, Joshua Hastings of St. Louis, MO and Maya Hastings of St. Louis, MO; her great grandchildren, Nathan, Samuel, Jordan, Konnor, Matthew, Brantley, Erik (Linda), Elizabeth (Kyle) and Ashley (Austin); her granddaughter Katie (Shay); her great grandchildren, Dustin and Steven; her great great grandchildren, Eli and Ollie; her great grandchildren, Dylan, Kaitlyn, Keagan and Jude; her great great grandchild Jay; and her great grandchildren, Hayley, Bethany McClaren and Briley.
