Obituaries

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

Tommy Allen Edwards

Tommy Allen Edwards

Jun 3, 2024

Tommy Allen Edwards, age 72, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may go to the St. Judes' Children Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children or the donor's choice.

Tommy was born on October 16, 1951 in Effingham,...

Lelah Deloris Kroenlein

Lelah Deloris Kroenlein

May 31, 2024

Lelah Deloris Kroenlein, age 93, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Lakeland Health Care Center in Effingham, Illinois.

Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024 at Pagel Funeral home in Edgewood, Illinois with a two-hour visitation prior to service. Jim Giffin will be officiating. Burial will...

Clyde Allen Nevergall

Clyde Allen Nevergall

May 31, 2024

Clyde Allen Nevergall, age 78, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Friday, May 31,2024 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont.

Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo with a visitation from 4 p.m. until time of service. PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Interment will be...

Sherry Lynn Osteen

Sherry Lynn Osteen

May 29, 2024

Sherry Lynn Pruemer Osteen, age 62, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Effingham Rehabilitation Center.

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may go to Sarah Bush Hospice or the donor's choice.

Sherry was born on May 30, 1961 in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Henry "Butch" and...

Versie Ray Baucum

Versie Ray Baucum

May 29, 2024

Versie Rae Baucum, age 92, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Catholic Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Elmo with a visitation from 8 a.m. to time of service. Father Ron...

Sandra Jean Sickles

Sandra Jean Sickles

May 26, 2024

Sandra Jean Sickles, age 70, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon.

Funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo, Illinois with a two-hour visitation prior to the service. Pee Wee Denton will be officiating. Interment...

Dennis J. Meseke

Dennis J. Meseke

May 16, 2024

Dennis John Arthur Meseke, age 94, of Shobonier, Illinois departed from this world at 11:50 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital with his beloved family by his side. In his final days, Dennis found solace & joy in the company of his cherished family & friends, eagerly anticipating the journey ahead.

Funeral service...

Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Ann Smith

May 12, 2024

Barbara Ann (Doty) Smith, 81, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away at home on May 12, 2024, with her husband and daughters by her side.  Barbara was born to Sidney and Roberta (Rogers) Doty in Effingham, IL, on April 4, 1943.   Barbara grew up with her older brother Bob near Wright's Corner north of St. Elmo.  When Bob started...

George D. Brown Jr.

George D. Brown Jr.

May 7, 2024

George D Brown Jr., age 96, of Mattoon, Illinois passed away at 2:45 a.m.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2024 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri with military rites.  Jim Giffin will be officiating.

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Rolland K. Hawkey

Rolland K. Hawkey

Apr 30, 2024

Rolland Keith Hawkey, age 87, of Effingham, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Judy Poe will be officiating. Interment will be at Keen's...

Deanna Lynn Logan

Deanna Lynn Logan

Apr 22, 2024

Deanna Lynn Logan, age 68, of Effingham, Illinois passed away the morning of Monday, April 22, 2024 at her home.

There will be no services at this time. Memorials may go to the family or the donor's choice.

Deanna was born on July 15, 1955 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Robert R. and Alice...

Jacob Lee Mcguire

Jacob Lee Mcguire

Apr 14, 2024

Jacob Lee McGuire, age 30, of Montrose, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 in Altamont, Illinois.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Sidener Cemetery in rural St. Elmo with a 2-hour visitation prior to service.  Memorials may go to Jacob's family, Sidener Cemetery or the donor's choice. Online condolences may...

Michael L. Nichols

Michael L. Nichols

Apr 11, 2024

Michael Lawrence Nichols, age 63, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital.

The celebration of life will be on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at OB's Bar from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Shobonier, Illinois.   Memorials may go to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at...

Kenneth R Warfield

Kenneth R Warfield

Apr 8, 2024

Kenneth R. Warfield, age 71, of Watson, Illinois passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Springfield, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2023 at Watson Baptist Church with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Aaron Cline will be officiating. Interment will be at Watson Cemetery in Watson,...

Ronald E. Hollmann

Ronald E. Hollmann

Apr 3, 2024

Ronald E. Hollmann, age 71, of Vandalia, Illinois passed away the evening of Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Vandalia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 8, 2024 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church with a one-hour viewing prior to the service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Burial will be at...

Preston James Beccue

Preston James Beccue

Mar 28, 2024

Preston James Beccue, age 22, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 Altamont First Baptist Church with a visitation two-hours prior to the service. David Russell will be officiating. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in...

David Lee Pilman

David Lee Pilman

Mar 18, 2024

David Pilman, age 83, of Kinmundy, Illinois passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in Edgewood with a visitation one-hour prior to the service. Michael Durre will be officiating. Interment will be at Red Brush...

Marcus Carlos Massey Sr

Marcus Carlos Massey Sr

Mar 13, 2024

Marcus Carlos Massey Sr., age 65, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024 at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Elmo with a visitation from 11 a.m. until time of service. PeeWee Denton will be officiating. Interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery. Memorials...

Betty J. Feezel

Betty J. Feezel

Mar 12, 2024

Betty June Feezel, age 99, of St. Elmo, Illinois passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at her home.

A memorial service for Betty will be held at a later date. Memorials may go to the Connection Church at 2230 US 40. St. Elmo, Illinois 62458 or the donor's choice.

Betty...

Janice Nadine Moeller

Janice Nadine Moeller

Mar 3, 2024

Janice Nadine Moeller, age 85, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Pastor Ryan Meyer will be officiating....