Aug 26, 2023

Janice Katherine Russell, age 55, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 7:11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo, Illinois with a one-hour visitation prior to the service....

Aug 24, 2023

Richard Baron, 46, of St. Elmo, IL was struck by a train and killed on August 24, 2023 in St. Elmo.

In lieu of flowers, become a support system for children in your communities. No child should be lonely.

Richard was born on August 18, 1977 in Streator, Illinois to Janice (Stahl) and Heriberto Baron....

Aug 15, 2023

Edward G. Myers, age 73, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 1:41 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023 peacefully, at his home.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at St. Elmo Christian Church with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Interment will take place...

Aug 14, 2023

Ethel M. Mefford, age 95, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2023 at Effingham Rehabilitation center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation one-hour prior to the service. Mariah Logan will be officiating. Interment will be...

Aug 7, 2023

Rodney Joel Mars, age 22, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 5:04 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2023 at his home in St. Elmo.

Funeral service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo with a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until time of service. Pee Wee Denton will be...

Aug 5, 2023

Glenn Allen Higgs II, age 51, of Watson, Illinois passed away at 10:42 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023 at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Watson Civic Center. Casual attire is recommended by the family. Interment will take place at a later date in Arborcrest Memorial...

Aug 3, 2023

Larry Dean Reed, age 64, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 7:44 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo, Illinois with Dave Arnold officiating.  Interment will take place at Springhill Cemetery in St. Elmo. Visitation will be...

Aug 3, 2023

Larry Dean Reed, age 64, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 7:44 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home.

Memorial service will be at a later date. Interment will take place at Springhill Cemetery in St. Elmo. Memorials may go to the St. Elmo American Legion, or the donor's choice.

Larry was born...

Aug 3, 2023

James Laverne Wright, age 90, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, August 3, 2023 peacefully at his home.

There will be a private family Celebration of Life at a later date. Interment will take place at Springhill Cemetery. Memorials may go to Royal Neighbors of America, St. Elmo American Legion, or the donor's...

Jul 26, 2023

Ellen Marie Borntreger, age 89, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 3:07 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Glenwood Assistant Living in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023 at St. Elmo Christian Church with a 3-hour visitation prior to the service. Tom Fedrigon will be officiating. Burial will take place...

Jul 22, 2023

Bruce Shannon Austin, age 55, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the Select Specialty Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2023 at St. Elmo Christian Church with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Burial...

Jul 18, 2023

Edna "Alice" Bushue, age 81, of Mason, Illinois passed away at 12:17p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2023 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Mason Christian Church with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Mark White will be officiating. Burial will take...

Jul 11, 2023

Phillip Dale Haslett, age 91, of Pana, Illinois passed away at 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Sidener Cemetery in St. Elmo, Illinois. Military Rites will be observed. PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Memorials may go to Sidener...

Jul 9, 2023

Dorothy Lena Harpster, age 91, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away at 8:44 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 605 E. Third St. St. Peter, IL with a two-hour visitation prior to the...

Jul 9, 2023

Helen Ruth Jasper, age 89, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away at 3:11 a.m. Sunday, July 9, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with a two-hour visitation prior to the service. Rev. Timothy Landskroener will be officiating. Memorials...

Jul 3, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" James Pasley, age 48, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 11:36 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 in Loudon Township.

Funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the New Horizon Church in St. Elmo, Illinois with a one-hour visitation prior to service.  PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Interment will...

Jun 25, 2023

Ted P. Shoemaker, age 85, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 12:31 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023 peacefully at his home.

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may go to Broken Chains Mission at 5955 Omega Road Iuka, Illinois 62849.

Ted was born on July 26, 1938 in Liberal, Kansas, the son...

Jun 11, 2023

Luella Mae Rubin, age 95, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 2023 in Altamont, Illinois.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Shobonier, with Pastor David Hoehler officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be held...

Jun 1, 2023

John Thomas Williams Jr., age 67, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 10:04 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital.

There will be a private memorial service at a later date. Memorials may go to the donor's choice.

John was born on April 11, 1956 in Fayette County, Illinois, the son...

May 27, 2023

Joey Lynn Logan, age70 of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 11:35 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Clay County Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Masonic Rites will be observed from 11:30 to the time of service....