Mar 5, 2025

Margaret "Margie" Lankford (Walker), age 89, of Effingham passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose kindness, generosity, and unwavering love touched everyone she met.

A celebration of life for both LaVerl and Margie Lankford will be held on March 15, 2025, at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham,...

Mar 1, 2025

Sara Jane (Wagoner) Stahl, age 78, long time resident of Watson, Illinois passed away the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025 on the 5th floor of St Anthony's Hospital where she worked as an RN for over 25 years.

Services will be at a later date.  Donations in her honor can be made to the Diabetes Association...

Mar 1, 2025

Edward Leroy Spain, age 88, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.

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

Edward was born on October 10, 1936 in Sharon...

Feb 21, 2025

Jesse Ryan Grandt, age 37 of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of St. Peter, passed away on February 21, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.

A private family service will be held near St. Peter, Illinois.  His family is requesting, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Donor's Choice, and to keep his wife and young children in...

Feb 19, 2025

Clifford "Cliff" Olin Kleinik, age 71, of Farina, Illinois passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at HSHS St. Elizabeth in O'Fallon, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Michael Durre...

Feb 15, 2025

Charles Edwin Oertwig, age 82, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on February 15, 2025 in Edgewood, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...