Feb 1, 2025

Gregory A. "Willy" Wilson, age 48, of Mason, Illinois, entered his eternal rest on February 1, 2025 at his home in Mason surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Mark White...

Jan 31, 2025

Joanne Margaret Stortzum, age 85, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on January 31, 2025 at Effingham Rehab & Health Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6,2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be...

Jan 28, 2025

Beverley A. Rothe, age 86, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on January 28, 2025 at her home in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will...

Jan 27, 2025

Brian Gregory Anderson, 62, of Mason, Illinois, passed from this life and went to be with his Lord on January 27, 2025, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Mason Christian Church with a visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Mark White...

Jan 27, 2025

Brenda Irene (White) Elledge, 54, or Salem, Illinois, passed on from this life on January 27, 2025, at Salem Township Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Keens' Chapel Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pagel Funeral Home...

Jan 9, 2025

Bertha Rae Dobson, age 84, of Mason, Illinois passed away the evening of Thursday, January 9, 2025 peacefully at her home.

Bertha's wishes to be cremated will be honored and there will be no services at this time. Memorials may go to the donor's choice.

Bertha was born on January 14, 1940 in Cook County,...

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Ellen Denton, age 77, of Beecher City, Illinois entered eternal life in the early hours of Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Kaskaskia Church with a visitation from 1:30 p.m. until time of service. Nick Robertson will be...

Dec 27, 2024

Dollie June Franklin, age 89, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away the evening of Friday, December 27, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024 at Edgewood Cemetery with Jeff Morrison officiating. Memorials may go to Edgewood Cemetery or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be...

Dec 26, 2024

Gerald "Jack" Raymond Warner, 94 of Mason, moved to his forever home in Heaven on December 26, 2024, with his family by his side, at Willowbrook in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Mason Christian Church with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Mark White will...

Dec 23, 2024

Rodger Leland Opfer, age 82, of Shobonier, Illinois passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Shobonier Illinois with a two-hour visitation until time of service. David R. Speers will be officiating. Interment will be at...

Dec 14, 2024

Emma Louise Bushue, age 90, of Mason, Illinois passed away in the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Interment of ashes will be at Leith Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may go to the donor's choice.

Emma was born on August 9, 1934 in Mason, Illinois, the...

Dec 13, 2024

Phyllis Jean Albright, age 92, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away in the early morning of Friday, December 13, 2024 at Aperion Care Center in St. Elmo.

Funeral service will be at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024 with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Jim...

Dec 11, 2024

Adrian "Gene" Pontious, age 94, of Effingham, Illinois passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Interment...

Dec 5, 2024

James Edward Holmes, age 88, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky passed away Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah .

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a two hour visitation prior to the service. Interment will be at Edgewood Cemetery. Memorials may go to Edgewood Cemetery or the donor's...

Dec 4, 2024

Rebecca Jo (Cummings) Rogers, 75, of Beecher City, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at her home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 12:00 PM with a two-hour visitation prior to the service. Jim Watts of The Gathering Church in Altamont will be officiating. Interment will follow at Spring Hill Cemetery. In lieu...

Nov 30, 2024

Tina Marie Williams, age 33, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at her home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Tina was born on March 22, 1991 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of John and Tina (Corbert) Williams. She loved music, watching tv, playing games and...

Nov 28, 2024

Max K. Atwood, age 85, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away peacefully at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Sarah Bush Hospital in Vandalia.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024 at First United Methodist Church in St. Elmo with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Pastor Dan Laack will be...

Nov 26, 2024

Gary Joe Reeder, age 53, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away the morning of Tuesday, November 26, 2024 in St. Elmo.

Gary's wishes to be cremated will be honored with Graveside service on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Maplewood Cemetery in St. Elmo, Illinois. Memorials may go to the donor's choice. Online condolences...

Nov 25, 2024

Alan Edward Holtz, age 92, of Altamont, Illinois passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Lutheran Care Center. He was born on July 27, 1932 in Evansville, IN to the late Edward Henry and Huldah Emile (Fellwock) Holtz.

He was baptized on August 14, 1932 at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed on April 14, 1946 at...

Nov 24, 2024

Floyd Alexander Niemeyer, age 90 of Effingham, Illinois and Sun City West, Arizona passed away the evening of Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Effingham.

Mass of Catholic Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 29, 2024 St. Mary's Catholic Church of St. Elmo with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Father Ron Lorilla...