David E. Guthrie, age 92 of Centralia, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Mr. Guthrie was born in Carlyle, Illinois on October 9, 1934, a son of the late Merle and Helen (Bozarth) Guthrie. He married Ida Mae F. Luebbers on May 11, 1957, and she survives in Centralia.
In addition to his wife Ida Mae, David is also survived by his children – Davy Joe Guthrie (Shelly), Dori Ann Guthrie, Diana Mae Rainey (Tom), and Deneen Payne (Tim), all of Centralia; his adoring grandchildren – Janet Renick (Crow), Jessica Guthrie, Jeremy Payne (Ashton), Jacob Hamilton, Kacey Guthrie, Janell Schultz (Nate), Kara Black (Josh), and Jera Payne (Chad Hedrick); his loving great grandchildren – Dekota Renick, Ashley Renick (Brandon Pope), Katie Renick, Brylan Guthrie, Braylee Guthrie, Rylee McIntosh, Brantlee Payne, Penelope Payne, Lia Payne, Ian Hamilton, Daegan Foster, Griffin Johnson, Levi Schultz, Lyric Black (Brianna Jackson), and Destiny Black; one great great grandchild, Aurora Pope; and Danny McNeil, who was like a son to David.
Mr. Guthrie was preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Helen Guthrie; a sister, Betty Black and her husband, Bob; a son, Daniel Guthrie; and a granddaughter, Nicole Ann Guthrie.
David proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a retired carpenter, longtime member of the Carpenters Union, and owner of Guthrie Drywall. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Carlyle VFW. David enjoyed being outdoors, whether he was fishing, playing softball, or picking pecans. He loved rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. David was a familiar face at Centralia Orphan basketball games, where he spent many years selling 50/50 tickets and visiting with friends and neighbors along the way.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at St. Mary’s Church, 1171 Livingston Street, Carlyle, IL 62231. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery IN CARLYLE. Visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Tuesday from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family kindly suggests memorial donations in David’s memory to his family. Donations and condolence cards will be received through Zieren Funeral Home, 1111 Clinton St. Carlyle, IL 62231.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.ZierenFuneralHome.com.
