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...

Aug 18, 2024

Mary Katherine Monk, age 85, of Granite City, Illinois passed away in the early morning of Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Edwardsville.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Interment will be at...

Aug 17, 2024

Owen W. Karnes Sr., age 78, of Brownstown, Illinois passed away late Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Vandalia, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Interment will be at Beecher City Cemetery....

Aug 14, 2024

Keith Donel Tharp, age 52, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at his home in St. Elmo.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo with a two-hour visitation prior to the service.  Pastor Tim Caraway will be officiating. Burial will be...

Jul 29, 2024

Barry Hodges, age 74, of Edgewood, Illinois passed away the morning of Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home, with his family nearby.

A private Celebration of Life for Barry will be held at a later date. Memorials may go to the donor's choice.

Barry was born on June 22, 1950 in Jasper, Alabama, the...