Obituaries

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

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...

William Paul Edward Reid Sr.

William Paul Edward Reid Sr.

Dec 18, 2020

William Paul Edward Reid Sr., age 82, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 7:45 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

There will be a public walk-through viewing from 8 to 9 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois. A private family service will...

Jeffrey Scott Griffith

Jeffrey Scott Griffith

Dec 17, 2020

Jeffrey Scott Griffith, age 49, of Chicago, Illinois passed away at 12:08 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at his home in Chicago, Illinois.

There will be no services. Memorials may go to the family (remit to Pagel Funeral Homes 100 N. Olive St. St. Elmo, Illinois 62458) or the donor's choice.

Jeffrey was born on...

Ethel Mae Kline

Ethel Mae Kline

Dec 10, 2020

Ethel Mae Kline, age 84, of Farina, Illinois passed away at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her granddaughter's home, surrounded by her family, in Mason, Illinois.

There will be a visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Full Gospel Church in Edgewood, Illinois. A celebration of life will follow the...

Louann B Mattix

Louann B Mattix

Dec 7, 2020

Louann B. Mattix, age 74, of Champaign, Illinois passed away at 8:45 a.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

In accordance with Louann's wishes, there will be no visitation. Burial will be held at Sidener Cemetery in St. Elmo, Illinois. A memorial service in Louann's honor will be held at the Philo...

Clifford Davis

Clifford Davis

Dec 6, 2020

Clifford Davis, age 92, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 7:50 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home in St. Elmo, Illinois.

There will be a public walk-through viewing from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo, Illinois. There will be a graveside service following at Maplewood...

Eva Lavern Poe

Eva Lavern Poe

Dec 4, 2020

Eva Poe, 91 of Dieterich, IL gained her angel wings Friday, December 4, 2020 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Services will be held at a later date.

Eva was born on December 29, 1928 in Oden, IL, the daughter Clyde and Ethel (Minton) Shelton.  She was blessed with eight siblings:  Paul,...

Amanda Mills

Amanda Mills

Dec 2, 2020

Amanda E. Mills, age 88, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Lakeland Healthcare Center in Effingham, Illinois.

There will be a private family graveside service at Crum Chapel Cemetery in rural St. Elmo, Illinois. Memorials may go to Alzheimer's Association or the donor's choice.

Amanda was born...

Clyde Murry

Clyde Murry

Dec 1, 2020

Clyde Murry, age 80, of Flora, Illinois passed away at 9:11 p.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora, Illinois.

There will be a private family graveside service at Edgewood Cemetery in Edgewood, Illinois. Military Rites will be observed. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Memorials may go to the donor's choice....

Gladys Emilie Graumenz

Gladys Emilie Graumenz

Nov 28, 2020

Gladys Emilie Graumenz, age 89, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

There will be a private family funeral service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery....

Alan Dean Guy

Alan Dean Guy

Nov 27, 2020

Alan Dean Guy, age 68, of Farina, Illinois passed away at 8:23 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home in Farina, Illinois.

There will be a private family service. Brenda Byers will be officiating. Burial will be at Keen's Chapel Cemetery in Larkinsburg Township, Illinois. Memorials may go to Farina Ambulance Service, Shriners Hospital for...