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...

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...