Michael J. Draege Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Michael J. Draege of Centralia, Illinois, born in Ashton, Illinois, who passed away on August 4, 2021, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael J. Draege to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stella Draege (Whitsell) and Ted Draege; and his sister Christine Randant (Henry "Randy" Randant). He is survived by: his spouse Daphine Elliott; his children, David Draege of Newmarket, Ontario, Sarah Draege, Justin Wayman of Centralia, Amanda Thomas (Chris) of Patoka, Janet Draege of Centralia and Angela Becker (Keith) of Patoka; and his grandchildren, Josh Wayman, Donovan Thomas, Jacob Thomas, Caelan Robinett, Michael Becker, Lillian Becker, Brendan Becker, Dawson Thomas and Ambrozia Thomas. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Centralia V.F.W. Post 2055 and the Centralia Humane Society and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Draege Family.
