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...

Nov 17, 2024

James Everett Yingst, age 83, of Farina, Illinois passed away in the early morning of Sunday, November 17, 2024 at home, with his family by his side.

Memorial service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Brenda Byers will...

Nov 7, 2024

Frances "Frannie" R. Beck, age 1.5, moved on from this life on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Cornerstone Christian Church in Effingham with a two-hour visitation prior to the service. Mariah Logan will be officiating.  Interment will be at Edgewood Cemetery. Memorials may go to Frannie's...

Oct 29, 2024

Glenda Kay Murray, born March 9, 1958, in Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 66.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Debbie Colclasure will be officiating. Interment...

Oct 28, 2024

Linda Mae Barker, 79, of Brownstown, IL, passed away peacefully sitting at her kitchen table on the evening of October 28th. She was happy and surrounded by her husband, three sons, and multiple generations of family. She is now rejoicing at the side of her Lord and Savior.

Funeral service will be at 10:00a.m. Friday, November 1,...

Oct 25, 2024

Flossie Lucille Rush, age 95, of Watson, Illinois passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Kent Robinson will be officiating. Interment will be at Watson Cemetery. Memorials...

Oct 24, 2024

Jeffrey "Jeff "D. Fulk, age 57, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Sarah Bush Health Center in Mattoon.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Jeff Morrison will be officiating. Interment will be...

Oct 21, 2024

Rebecca Jane Welker, age 92, of Altamont, Illinois passed away the evening of Monday, October 21, 2024 at Lutheran Care Center.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 25, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Randy Shrum will be officiating. Interment will be...

Oct 8, 2024

Amber Marie Shinn, age 40, of St. Elmo, Illinois pass away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.

A Mass of Catholic Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Elmo. Father Ron Lorilla will be Officiating. Visitation from 2 p.m....

Oct 1, 2024

Randall Crocket Sr., age 77, of Brownstown, Illinois passed away the morning of Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Springhill Cemetery in rural Beecher City. PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Memorials may go to Effingham County Humane Society or the...

Sep 25, 2024

Lee Spencer Rush, 87, of Fort Morgan, CO died Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. He was born May 2nd, 1937, in Edgewood, IL to DL and Hazel Rush. Lee grew up in two small towns in southern Illinois, attended Eastern Illinois State College, and served four years in the Air Force, stationed in Colorado and Long Island, NY, where he...

Sep 22, 2024

Brenda S. "Susie" Forbes, 77, of rural St. Elmo, Illinois peacefully transitioned to join her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

A memorial service/celebration of life will be held at 2:00PM Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Connection Church, 2230 US Highway 40, St. Elmo, IL with Pastor Tim Caraway officiating. Memorials may go to Golden...

Sep 22, 2024

Charles Dean Brauer, age 86, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, St. Peter, Illinois with one hour viewing prior to service. Rev. Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Burial will be in...

Sep 20, 2024

Ernest E. Elledge, age 93, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood, Illinois with one hour viewing prior to service. Memorials may go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the donor's...

Sep 6, 2024

Donna J. Gillmore, age 78, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial service will be 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood. Memorials may go to Crossroads Cancer Center in Effingham or the donor's choice.

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Sep 2, 2024

Phyllis Jean Danks, 84, of Mason, Illinois passed away on September 2nd, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a one-half hour visitation prior to the service. Pastor Kathy Lewis will be officiating. Interment...

Aug 22, 2024

Robert Allen Willis, age 80, of Mason, Illinois passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A memorial service for Robert will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to HSHS Hospice or the donor's choice.

Robert was born on June 23, 1944...