All Obituaries

Zachary Russell Weidner, age 23, of Salem passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home in Salem, Illinois. There will be no services per the family’s request. Memorials may go to Pagel Funeral Homes at 100 N. Olive St. St. Elmo, Illinois to help with expenses.  Zach was born on June 4, 1996 in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Russell and Barbara Weidner and John and Patricia Bach. Zach worked for Hallcon Railcrew. He enjoyed a great many things in his short life; he...

Howard Lee Harmon, age 76, of Farina passed away at 3:27 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2020 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois. There will be no services per the family’s request. Memorials may go to the family or the donor’s choice.  Howard was born on June 10, 1943 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Charlie and Ella (Guffey) Harmon. He married Effa Allen on April 20, 1962 in Farina, Illinois. He loved walking his dogs, mowing and keeping up with his yard, and...

Joan Towles, age 81, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones and will be dearly missed. Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. There will be a one-hour viewing prior to the service. Burial will be at Edgewood Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois.  Memorials may go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the donor’s choice.  Joan was born on September 13,...

Larry Jay Cain, age 82, of Mason, Illinois passed away at 10:16 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, surrounded by his loving  family.  Services have been postponed to a later date. Mark White will be officiating. Memorials may go to American Cancer Society or the donor’s choice.  Larry was born on December 14, 1937 in Cowden, Illinois, the son of James and Madeline (McGlennon) Cain. He married Vivian J....

Cheryl Elaine Pagel, age 78, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois surrounded by her loving family. Services will be at a later date due to the recent ban on social gatherings and COVID-19. Memorials may go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Edgewood Cemetery, or the donor’s choice.  Cheryl was born on June 16, 1941 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Henry and Nora Ethel...

Robert “Bob” Laverne Quick, age 93, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Friedens United Church of Christ in Farina, Illinois. There will be a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Zach Garrett will be officiating. Burial will be at Keen’s Chapel Cemetery in rural LaClede, Illinois. Memorials may...

Adelia M. Banning, age 90, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 11:35 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020. Per her wishes, there will be a private family service with no visitation. Memorials may be made to Edgewood Cemetery. Adelia was born on November 24, 1929 in Omega Township, Marion County, Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Lila (Remsburg) Marlow. She married Harley Banning in 1948. Adelia and her husband enjoyed their rural farm life where they raised their family. She enjoyed...

      Mary Janice (Smith) Eyman died peacefully at Luther Terrace, Altamont, IL on February 10, 2020 with her four loving daughters at her side. The family will hold a visitation on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Pagel Funeral Homes, St. Elmo, IL from 4-7pm.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Luther Terrace Chapel, Altamont, IL with preservice visitation at 1:00 and service at 2:00.  A graveside service will follow at Maplewood Cemetery...

Doris J. Prather, age 89, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 12:10 a.m. February 10, 2020 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Full Gospel Church of Edgewood in Edgewood, Illinois. with a one-hour viewing prior to the service. Brother Everett Snyder and Judy Poe will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Full Gospel Church of Edgewood. Burial will be at Iola...

Carolyn Ann Weaber, age 76, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 8:38 p.m. on Friday January 31, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 with visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to service at the St. Elmo Christian Church. Tom Fedrigon will be officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorials go to the St. Elmo Christian Church.   Carolyn was born on October 8, 1943 in St. Elmo, Illinois to Roy...