Obituaries

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

Laverl D. Lankford

Laverl D. Lankford

Feb 15, 2025

LaVerl Duwayne Lankford, age 94, of Mattoon, formerly of Effingham passed away peacefully, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 in Mattoon.

A Celebration for Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to the donor's choice.

LaVerl was born on May 5, 1930 in Watson, Illinois, the son of...

Michael A. Flowers

Michael A. Flowers

Feb 10, 2025

Michael Allen Flowers, 60, of Altamont passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Memorials may go to the family...

Ray Gene Bushue

Ray Gene Bushue

Feb 8, 2025

Ray "Bean" Gene Bushue, age 71, of Mason, Illinois passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Funeral services honoring Ray's life will be held at Mason Christian Church on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM with visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of service. Mark White will be...

Jackolyn Kaye Nickels

Jackolyn Kaye Nickels

Feb 2, 2025

Jackolyn Kaye Nickels, age 65, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away at 3:10 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Aperion Care in St. Elmo, Illinois.

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com

Jackolyn was...

Gregory "Willy" Wilson

Gregory "Willy" Wilson

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...

Joanne M. Stortzum

Joanne M. Stortzum

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...

Beverley A. Rothe

Beverley A. Rothe

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...

Brian G. Anderson

Brian G. Anderson

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...

Brenda Irene Elledge

Brenda Irene Elledge

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...

Bertha R. Dobson

Bertha R. Dobson

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,...

Mary Ellen Denton

Mary Ellen Denton

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...

Dollie June Franklin

Dollie June Franklin

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...

Gerald  "Jack" Raymond Warner

Gerald "Jack" Raymond Warner

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...

Rodger L. Opfer

Rodger L. Opfer

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...

Emma Louise Bushue

Emma Louise Bushue

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...

Phyllis Jean Albright

Phyllis Jean Albright

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...

Adrian "Gene" Pontious

Adrian "Gene" Pontious

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...

James Edward Holmes

James Edward Holmes

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...

Rebecca Jo Rogers

Rebecca Jo Rogers

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...

Tina Marie Williams

Tina Marie Williams

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...