Obituaries

Local Obituaries for St. Elmo, Edgewood, Watson, and St. Peter, Illinois

Ruby June Owens

Ruby June Owens

Feb 27, 2021

Ruby June Owens, age 75, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 6, 2021 at Macedonia Christian Church in Farina, Illinois with a one-hour viewing prior to the service. Jim Ziegler and James Mulvany will be...

Betty Sue Klikowski

Betty Sue Klikowski

Feb 27, 2021

Betty Sue Klikowski, age 76, of Iola, Illinois passed away at 6:46 a.m. Saturday. February 27, 2021 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

There will be a private family funeral service. A public viewing will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. Kent Robinson will...

Beverly Kay (White)  Brewbaker

Beverly Kay (White) Brewbaker

Feb 21, 2021

Beverly Kay (White) Brewbaker, age 57, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home in St. Elmo, Illinois.

There will be a service held by her family at a later date. Memorials may go to Pagel Funeral Homes to help with expenses.

Beverly was born on January...

Glen Edwan Butts

Glen Edwan Butts

Feb 18, 2021

Glen Edwan Butts, age 90, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away at 5:22 a.m. Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences of Effingham.

There will be a walk-through viewing from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Peter, Illinois. The funeral service will be a private family...

Ermajean L Evans

Ermajean L Evans

Feb 13, 2021

Ermajean L. Evans, age 76, of Altamont, Illinois passed away at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home in Altamont, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at New Horizon Church in St. Elmo, Illinois. There will be a one-hour viewing prior to the service. PeeWee Denton will be officiating....

Steven G Grobengieser

Steven G Grobengieser

Feb 7, 2021

Steven Gordon Grobengieser, age 70, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his home in Xenia, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. There will be a one-hour viewing prior to the service. Robert Webb and Ronnie Frazier will be officiating. Burial will be...

Mary Evelyn Harpster

Mary Evelyn Harpster

Jan 27, 2021

Mary Evelyn Harpster, age 89, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, Illinois.

There will be a private family funeral service. There will be a public walk-through viewing from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter,...

Donald Gene Griffith

Donald Gene Griffith

Jan 27, 2021

Donald Gene Griffith, age 72, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 1:34 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. There will be a two hour viewing prior to the service. Burial will be at...

Joan Sowers

Joan Sowers

Jan 13, 2021

Joan Sowers, age 81, of Mason, Illinois passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2021.

There will be a private family funeral service. Sam Hester will be officiating. Memorials may go to the family or the donor's choice.

Joan was born on January 15, 1939 to Pearl "Curly" and Mattie (Wilmeth) Leasher. She...

Charles L Mahon

Charles L Mahon

Jan 12, 2021

Charles L. Mahon, age 71, of Vandalia, Illinois passed away at 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Fayette County Hospital in Vandalia, Illinois.

There will a private family graveside service. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural St. Peter, Illinois. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Memorials may go to Second Chance Animal Rescue, Pleasant...

Donald Lee Blomberg

Donald Lee Blomberg

Jan 10, 2021

Donald Lee Blomberg, age 82, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home in Kinmundy, Illinois.

There will be a public walk-through viewing from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Farina United Methodist Church in Farina, Illinois. There will be a private family funeral service to follow....

Todd Hayden Bissell

Todd Hayden Bissell

Jan 4, 2021

Todd Hayden Bissell, age 58, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 11:35 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home in Effingham, Illinois.

There will be a private family burial at Iola Cemetery in Iola, Illinois. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Memorials may be made at donor's choice.

Todd was born on October 30, 1962...

Lucille Painter

Lucille Painter

Dec 31, 2020

Lucille Painter, age 94, of Mason, Illinois passed away at 12:50 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home in Mason, Illinois.

There will be a public walk-through viewing from 9:00 to 10:00 Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. There will be a private family funeral to follow. Mark White and Herman...

Roger Lee Austin

Roger Lee Austin

Dec 30, 2020

Roger Lee Austin, age 81, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away at 5:02 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

There will be a private family graveside service. Ron Mulvaney will be officiating. Burial will be at Edgewood Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois. Memorials may go to First Southern Baptist Church in Farina,...

Neal A. Koberlein

Neal A. Koberlein

Dec 26, 2020

Neal Anthony Koberlein, age 76, of Brownstown, Illinois passed away at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, Illinois.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Cemetery in St. Elmo, Illinois with Father Joseph Havrilka officiating.

Memorials may go to St. Mary's Catholic Church,...

Gregory Alan Lankford

Gregory Alan Lankford

Dec 23, 2020

Gregory Alan Lankford, age 58, of Watson, Illinois passed away at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

There will be a walk-through viewing from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, Illinois. There will be a private family funeral service following. Burial will...

Ronald Logan Ragle

Ronald Logan Ragle

Dec 21, 2020

Ronald Logan Ragle, age 87, of Kankakee, Illinois passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Heritage Health in Mt. Zion, Illinois.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date; military rites will be observed. Burial will be at Edgewood Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois. Memorials may go to Alzheimer's Association or...

Roger Lee Barnard

Roger Lee Barnard

Dec 21, 2020

Roger Lee Barnard, age 73, of Vandalia, Illinois passed away at 11:36 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home in Vandalia, Illinois.

There will be a memorial service at a later date. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in St. Elmo, Illinois. Memorials may go to the family or the donor's choice.

Roger was...

Debbie G Fender

Debbie G Fender

Dec 19, 2020

Debbie G. Fender, age 68, of Vandalia, Illinois passed away at 7:36 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

There will be a public walk-through viewing from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. There will be a private family service following the...

John Lee Griggs

John Lee Griggs

Dec 19, 2020

John Lee Griggs, age 72, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 9:08 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

There will be no services per his request. Memorials may go to Sara Griggs or the donor's choice.

John was born July 30, 1948 in Olney, Illinois, the son...