With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Pauletta Hamburg of Centralia, Illinois, who passed away on October 18, 2023 at the age of 75. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Pauletta Hamburg to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Rev. Otis H. Cross, Sr. and Nora Cross Arnold (Anglen); her son Brian "Potsie" Potts; her brother Otis Cross, Jr.; her daughter-in-law Debbie Hamburg; her sister Bonnie Cross; and her brother-in-law Kenneth Benzschawel.

She is survived by : her husband Bill Hamburg of Centralia; her son Jeff Hamburg (Krista Colliver) of Centralia; her grandson Hunter Hamburg (Megan) of Centralia; her stepgrandchildren, Mariska Mankle of Teutopolis, Kyle Mankle of Teutopolis and McKenzie Colliver of Centralia; her great grandchildren, Karder and Kacie; her siblings, Orus Cecil Cross of Reddick and Mary "Momma B" Benzschawel of Centralia; and her sister-in-law Darlene Cross. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

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

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