Obituaries

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

Harold John Koeberlein

Harold John Koeberlein

Jun 1, 2025

Harold John Koeberlein, age 80, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at his home.

Funeral service will be at 12:30 P.M. on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo, Illinois with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Interment will follow at St. Clare Cemetery in...

Juanita Jeanne Sigrist

Juanita Jeanne Sigrist

Jun 1, 2025

Juanita Jeanne Sigrist, age 89, of Farina, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Farina Cemetery in Farina, Illinois and interment will follow. Mark White will be presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go...

Dennis Ray Riley

Dennis Ray Riley

May 20, 2025

Dennis Ray Riley, age 81, of St. Elmo Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 27, from 5:00-7:00 at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.

Dennis was...

Marshall Maxwell Potter

Marshall Maxwell Potter

May 14, 2025

Marshall Maxwell Potter, age 58, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marshall's honor to the Effingham County Humane Society. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com

Marshall was...

Constance Rose

Constance Rose

May 13, 2025

Constance Elaine Rose, 85, life-long resident of Champaign County, went to her eternal reward on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Heartland Senior Living Care Facility in Neoga, IL.

As per Connie's wishes, a private service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Champaign County Humane Society or donor's...

Susan Allen

Susan Allen

May 13, 2025

Susan Allen, age 72, of Effingham, Illinois left this world for a better one where there is no pain or suffering on May 13, 2025 at St Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

As per Susan's wishes, she will be cremated and private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Lee B. Bushue

Lee B. Bushue

May 12, 2025

Lee B. Bushue, age 92, of Mason, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 12 at Lakeland Nursing Home in Effingham, Illinois.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in Lee's honor to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com

Lee...

Louis Edwin Engel

Louis Edwin Engel

May 12, 2025

Louis Edwin Engel, age 89, lifelong resident of Farina, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at EverTrue Concordia Village Skilled Care in Springfield, IL.

Masonic Rites Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Farina Cemetery. Memorials may go to Kinmundy Masonic Lodge or donor's choice . Online...

Ronald Eugene Beccue

Ronald Eugene Beccue

May 11, 2025

Ronald Eugene Beccue, age 70, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a two-hour visitation prior to the service. Brenda Byers will be officiating. A private family burial...

Steven Lee Pattillo

Steven Lee Pattillo

May 10, 2025

Steven Lee Pattillo, age 82, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo, with visitation beginning at 11:00 AM and lasting until the time of the...

David R. Mahon

David R. Mahon

May 4, 2025

David Ronald Mahon, age 77, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away Sunday, May 4, at his home.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation two hours prior to service. Rev. Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter's...

Michael Lloyd Greenwood

Michael Lloyd Greenwood

May 1, 2025

Michael "Mike" Lloyd Greenwood, age 66, of Farina, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 in Vandalia, Illinois.  Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation two hours prior to service. Rev. Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter's...

Robert E. Meyer

Robert E. Meyer

Apr 29, 2025

Robert Eugene Meyer, age 75, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation one hour prior to service. Rev. Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter's Lutheran...

Mary K. Altman

Mary K. Altman

Apr 14, 2025

The family of Mary Kathryn Altman of Charleston, IL is saddened to announce her passing on April 14, 2025 at the age of 78 years. Mary will be lovingly remembered by her family which includes children: Mike (Kathy) Moore of Manchester, MO, Mike (Janel) Moore of Ashmore, IL, Lori (Ken) Smith of Poplar Bluff, MO, and Jamie (Jonathan) Agamalian...

Gerald "Jerry" Owen Lankford Sr.

Gerald "Jerry" Owen Lankford Sr.

Apr 11, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Owen Lankford, Sr., age 93 of Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Evergreen Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Effingham.

Services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham at 3:00 PM with visitation from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Interment will...

Donald L. Reed

Donald L. Reed

Apr 4, 2025

Donald "Don" L. Reed, age 72, of St. Elmo, Illinois left this world for a better one where there is no pain or suffering on April 4, 2025 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

As per Don's wishes, he will be cremated and a private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...

Floyd Allen Loy

Floyd Allen Loy

Mar 27, 2025

Floyd Allen Loy, age 86, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away the morning of Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Haven of St. Elmo.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service.  Interment will be at Loy Cemetery...

Lois Karel Durbin

Lois Karel Durbin

Mar 26, 2025

Lois Karel Durbin, age 81, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away the morning of Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Trinity Chapel/Post Oak Church in rural St. Elmo, with a visitation an hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery...

James Loyd Allen

James Loyd Allen

Mar 23, 2025

James Lloyd Allen, age 79, of Shumway, Illinois passed away the evening of Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation an hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at Saint Clare Catholic Cemetery in Altamont. Memorials...

Melvin Bruce Dilley

Melvin Bruce Dilley

Mar 9, 2025

Melvin Bruce Dilley, age 75, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home with his family by his side.

Private services for his family will be held at a later date. Pagel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring...