Obituaries
Local Obituaries for St. Elmo, Edgewood, Watson, and St. Peter, Illinois
James Emery Huntington
May 18, 2026
James Emery Huntington, age 88, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by his beloved son, granddaughter and grandson-in-law.
In keeping with Jim’s wishes, there will be no service. Memorials may be in Jim’s name to Edgewood American Legion Post 1168. Online condolences may be left at www.pagelfuneralhome.com
Jim was born in Chicago,...
Connie Sue McWhorter
May 3, 2026
Connie Sue McWhorter, age 73, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her grand-daughters residence in Farina, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Graveside services will be held at Keen’s Chapel Cemetery, 375 Bucks Lane, Farina, IL, at 1:00p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. Brenda Byers will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Keen’s...
Deana Marie Hollar
Apr 22, 2026
Deana Marie Hollar, age 70, of Edgewood, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at her home in Edgewood surrounded by the love of her family and her fur babies.
A celebration of life service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on May 2nd, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois. Brad Shaw will be officiating. Visitation will be held from...
John Cleveland Welker
Apr 21, 2026
John Cleveland Welker, age 66, of Mason, Illinois passed away on April 21, 2026 at his home in Mason, Illinois.
There will be a private family service at a later date.
Benjamin Ray Boone
Apr 13, 2026
Benjamin Ray Boone, Sr., age 78, of Louisville, IL passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at the John Cochran VA Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon at the Edgewood American Legion.
Benjamin was born on November 1, 1947 in Effingham, Illinois, the son...
Shari Hall
Apr 10, 2026
Shari Lynn Hall, age 64, of Mason, Illinois passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Shari continued her legacy of helping people by donating her organs to Gift of Hope.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pagel Funeral Home,...
Michael Leon Rhodes
Apr 7, 2026
Michael Leon Rhodes, age 77, our beloved father, Grandad, great-grandad, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Graveside service will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at the Fairview Cemetery, 2073 N 1800 St Brownstown, Illinois. Nick Robertson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Richard "Korn" Paul Culver
Apr 6, 2026
Richard “Korn” Paul Culver, age 69, of Edgewood, Illinois, passed away April 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois. Graveside service will be held at Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Illinois, following the visitation. Mark White will be...
Donald Keith Quandt
Mar 29, 2026
Donald Keith Quandt, age 82, of Farina, Illinois, passed away, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by the love of his family.
Funeral service will take place at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until start of service. Pastor Mike Feldman will be officiating....
Christie Marie Yingst
Mar 26, 2026
Christie Yingst, age 64, of Bunker, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois with visitation one hour prior to the start of service. Brenda Byers will be officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu...
Flossie L McDowell
Mar 26, 2026
Flossie "Pat" L. McDowell, age 84, St. Elmo, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Haven in St. Elmo, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the New Horizon Church, St. Elmo, Illinois with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to start of services. PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Burial will take place in the...
Raymond Carroll Koelm
Mar 25, 2026
Raymond C. Koelm, age 82, of Altamont, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 25, 2026 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. April 3, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to start of service. Mike Durre will be officiating. Burial will take place...
Arlon Wayne Beccue
Mar 23, 2026
Arlon Wayne Beccue, age 85, of Mason, Illinois, passed away Monday March 23, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, 5534 E 600th Ave, Altamont, Illinois, with burial in the Church cemetery following the service. Military rites will be observed. Visitation will be held two hours prior to...
Tony Richard Matlock
Mar 23, 2026
Tony Richard Matlock, age 77, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at Glenwood Assistant Living in Effingham, Illinois.
Services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, starting at 5:00 p.m. and Masonic Rites will be held at 6:00 p.m. Brenda Byers will be officiating the service following the Masonic Rites.
Tony...
Danny Dwain Collins
Mar 20, 2026
Danny Dwain Collins, age 80, of Watson, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Watson Methodist Church, Watson, Illinois with visitation one prior to the start of service. Jeff Morrison will be officiating. Burial will follow...
Jim Lee Guerettaz
Mar 19, 2026
Jim Guerrettaz, 72, passed away on March 19, 2026, at Lakeland Nursing Home in Effingham, Illinois.
The funeral will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, followed by burial at Farina Cemetery and a dinner at the Farina Fire Department. Visitation will be held at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, from 4:00...
Robin Darlene McDaniel
Mar 18, 2026
Robin Darlene McDaniel, age 62, of Effingham, Illinois passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in her home with her family lovingly by her side.
Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois with visitation two hours prior to service. Mariah Logan will be officiating. Burial will take place in the...
Della Alice Stewart
Mar 9, 2026
Della Alice Stewart, age 91, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 09, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Elmo Christian Church in St. Elmo, Illinois. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of...
Charlotte June Lewis
Feb 26, 2026
Charlotte June Lewis, age 90, of Farina, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be held at Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois, on Saturday March 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to start of service. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham, Illinois. Brad Frye...
Marilyn Joy Sproat
Feb 25, 2026
Services have been scheduled; information is updated below.
Marilyn “Biff” Joy Sproat, age 92, of the Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, Illinois, formerly of St. Elmo, passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the...
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