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02/23/2026

Gary Neil Washburn, age 77, of Effingham, Illinois passed away, Sunday, February 22, 2026, in his home, surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois with visitation one prior to the start of service. Richard Artis will be officiating. Burial will take place in the Edgewood Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the donor’s choice.
Gary was born October 11, 1948, in Paris, Illinois, the son of Gerald N. Washburn and Gilberta “Madge” (Thompson) Washburn. He married Margaret Webster on November 3, 1997, in Effingham, Illinois. Gary enjoyed collecting and shooting guns, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the NRA and Effingham County Sportsman’s club. He retired after 35 years of employment at the Newton Power Plant.
He is survived by his wife; Margaret Washburn of Effingham, Illinois, children; Tammie (husband, Kelly) Line of Effingham, IL; Shawn (wife, Crystal) Washburn of Martinsville, IL; Brian (wife, Amy) Washburn of Martinsville, IL; Kelli Washburn of Georgetown, IL; Anthony (wife, Lathie) Washburn of Elgin, IL, brothers: Leon Washburn of Tolono, IL; David (wife, Regina) Washburn of Martinsville, IL, grandchildren; Jessica Wolfert, Devin Wolfert, Kody Line, Kage Line, Bryant Washburn, Blaine Washburn, Shawna Lowe, Payne Washburn, Storm Washburn, Naomi Washburn, Ruby Washburn, Jude Washburn, 9-great-grandchildren, step-children, former step-children, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents, Gerald and Madge Washburn

02/21/2026

Jason W Bowen, age 40, of Farina, Illinois, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, Salem, Illinois.
Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois. Burial will take place in Keens Chapel Cemetery, Farina, Illinois. Kevin Kriesel will be officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to start of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.pagelfuneralhome.com
Jason was born on August 21, 1985, the son of Robert and Corletta (Embry) Bowen. He married Ashley (Pontious) Bowen on December 13, 2008, at the Edgewood Christian Church, Edgewood, Illinois. Jason was a firefighter with Farina Fire Department, also he was Assistant Chief at Edgewood Fire Dept. for 12 of his 22 years with the fire service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing on his excavators, riding dirt bikes, crashing derby cars, and spending time with nieces and nephews. Family was the cornerstone of his life.
Jason is survived by his parents; Robert and Corletta Bowen of Edgewood, Illinois, Wife; Ashley Bowen of Farina, Sons; Levi Bowen of Farina, Illinois, Jacob Bowen (girlfriend Alli Koester), Jason Bowen and Rodney Bowen still at home, brother; Colby (wife, Allison) Bowen of Edgewood, Illinois, father-in-law; Ralph Pontious, sister-in-law; Macci (husband, Jacob) Long of Altamont, Illinois, nieces and nephews; Zaiden Lock, Gannon Lock, Dalayna O’Hara, Paisley Long, Lilliana Bowen, Jameson Bowen. Also, his beloved cat Richard.
Jason was preceded in death by; Brother, Nathan Bowen, his Paternal Grandparents, Edsel and Patricia Bowen; Maternal grandparents, William and Betty Embry; Mother-in-Law; Tracie Pontious, Brother-in-Law; Zach Lock, Niece; Makenna Bowen.

02/16/2026

Laverne Schaefer, age 79, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away Saturday, February 14, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Pagel Funeral Home in St. Peter, Illinois. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with a visitation one hour prior to service. Rev. Ryan Meyer will be officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may go to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com
Laverne was born on January 16, 1947, in Fayette County, Illinois, the son of Albinus and Edna (Magnus) Schaefer. He was retired from farming and raising cattle. He enjoyed attending and assisting with auctions. He was the current owner of Schaefer’s Bar & Grill in St. Peter.
He is survived by nephew, Duane Schaefer of Springfield, IL; nieces, Dee (Troy) Scott of Brownstown, Stacy (John) Kuebler, of Altamont, and Jenna (Jeff) Hunt, of Altamont; sisters-in-law, Belva Schaefer of St. Peter and Shirley Schaefer of Altamont; great-nephews, Daton (Jenny) Scott, Coleman (Ashton) Scott, Hoyten Scott of Brownstown, Jayten Hunt of Altamont, Caleb (Tiffany) Kuebler of St. Elmo; seven great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albinus and Edna Schaefer, and brothers, Lloyd and Leon Schaefer.

02/16/2026

Michael Thomas “Mike” Macklin, age 60, of Mason, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home in Mason, Illinois.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Mason Christian Church in Mason, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Mark White will be officiating. Visitation will also be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Mason Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pagel Funeral Home, 100 N Olive, St. Elmo, Illinois, to assist the family with final expenses. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.
Michael was born on October 29, 1965 in Effingham, Illinois, the son of Danny J. Macklin and Mary Lou Althoff. He married his beloved wife, Tamela “Tammy” Williamson-Bierman on June 24, 2017 in Effingham, Illinois. He lived a life marked by energy, love, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that made each day meaningful.
Mike dedicated his career to serving others as a Radiologic Technologist for over 33 years. He graduated from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale in 1993. He took pride in his work and in the relationships, he built along the way. He was known at work for playing “Who Sings It?,” bringing laughter and lighthearted competition to his coworkers and always the first to celebrate someone’s accomplishments.
Energetic and loving, Mike found happiness outdoors fishing, walking through the woods, working on outdoor and house projects with his son, Ryan, and gardening. He loved playing pinochle with family, losing at Trivia, and couldn’t pass up a competitive game of pickleball. His other hobbies included being a part- time fish fryer alongside his brother at Danny’s Bar & Grill. Whether he was saying, “I have the time,” or smiling and declaring he was “Living the Dream,” he approached life with a spirit that reminded others to slow down and enjoy the moment.
Mike is survived by his beloved wife, Tamela “Tammy” S. Macklin (Williamson-Bierman); his children, Ryan Macklin of Champaign, Meghan Klingenberg of Altamont, Kate Klingenberg of Altamont, Lucas Bierman of California, Stefanie Bierman of Dieterich, Melinda Kimmer (Bierman) of Durand, MI, and Sarah Niebrugge (Bierman) and her husband John of Altamont. He was a proud grandfather to Kaden, Hunter, Noah, Atlas, Adele, Claudia, Meridian and Daphne, each of whom brought him immense joy. He is also survived by his mother Mary Lou Klein (Althoff) and her husband John; siblings, Bill Macklin of Effingham, Cheryl Beam (Charles) of Effingham, Steve Klein (Mary) of Farina, and Jim Klein (Julie) of Dieterich.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Danny J. Macklin.
More than anything, Mike will be remembered for his warmth, his humor, and the way he made the people around him feel seen and valued. His legacy lives on in the family he loved deeply and in the countless memories shared around card tables, wooded trails, side by side rides, and family gatherings.

02/13/2026

Ronald Ray Ashbaugh, age 84, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Arborcrest Memorial Park. Pastor Kent Robinson will be presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.
Ronnie was born on May 24, 1941 in Effingham County, Illinois the son of Vaughn “Joe” Ashbaugh and Catherine Slifer. He married Connie Hager in April 1966 at the Edgewood Christian Church. Ronnie was proud to serve his country in the United States Army Reserve. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life, building 40 plus homes in his professional career. He ran into health troubles in 1982 which stopped his building, but not his woodworking or hunting. He loved bird hunting, especially turkeys, and was a proud member of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Ronnie was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and loved watching them play baseball. While he was an only child and had no children of his own, he was dearly loved by extended family and friends, whom he also loved dearly.
Ronnie was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Ashbaugh; and his parents, Vaughn and Catherine Ashbaugh.
Ronnie’s loved ones would like to send their appreciation to the staff of Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation, who made his home away from home very comfortable. They also wish to express their thanks to Jalen Carrillo and his crew from hospice.

02/10/2026

Roberta Angeline Forbes, age 85, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in her home in St. Elmo, Illinois.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the Springhill Cemetery, rural St Elmo, Illinois. Tim Caraway will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Springhill Cemetery or donor’s choice.
Roberta was born in Loudon Twp, on April 9, 1940, the daughter of John D. and Goldie A. (Tucker) Williams. She married Hadley R. Forbes in St. Elmo, Illinois on August 11, 1962. She was a member of the Connection Church, St. Elmo, Illinois. Roberta enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, and doing crafts. She loved spending time with her family and meeting her friends for monthly lunch dates.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law; LaQuita Forbes of Beecher City, Illinois, Brother; John J. (wife, Carol) of Effingham, Illinois, sister; Iva Dean Jones of Decatur, Illinois, Granddaughter; Lindsay (husband, Andrew) Jones of Beecher City, Illinois; Great-grandsons; Hudson and Logan Jones of Beecher City, Illinois; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded by her husband, Hadley, son, Jeffrey Lee Forbes, brothers; Ray W. Williams and Delbert D. Williams, Sisters; Charlotte Engel, Joyce Singletary, Sharon Myers.

02/09/2026

Helen Louise Cox, age 83, of Farina, Illinois, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family, on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Keen’s Chapel, Farina, Illinois. Brenda Byers will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be to St Judes Children’s Research hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.pagelfuneralhome.com

Helen was born November 3, 1942, in Mason, Illinois, the daughter of Lester and Myrtle (Hites) Sapp. She married Kenneth “Tom” E. Cox on December 9, 1961, the Christian Church in Edgewood, Illinois. Helen enjoyed reading, doing word puzzles and spending time with grandchildren.

She is survived by three daughters; Tammy Brown (husband, Mike) of Watson, Illinois, Marjorie Haynes (husband, Gregory) of Streator, Illinois and Stacey Simmons (husband, Paul) of LaClede, Illinois; brother; Mike Sapp (wife, Sarah) of Virginia; sisters; Janine Johnson of Effingham, Illinois, Glenda Warner of Farina, Illinois, Becky Stallings, of Edgewood, Illinois; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-children.

She was preceded by her husband, Tom, her parents, Lester and Myrtle, brothers; Charles Sapp, Bob Sapp, Virgil Sapp, Gerald Sapp, Phil Sapp, sisters; Debbie Fender, Rosemary Cox, Delilah Nygaard.

02/04/2026

Gerald Eugene Kuhlman, Sr., age 87, of Mason, Illinois passed away on Monday,
February 2, 2026 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM at
Arborcrest Cemetery in Effingham, Illinois. Military rites will be observed. Mark White will
be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mason Christian Church or
the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.pagelfuneralhome.com.
Gerald was born on June 30, 1938 in Effingham County, Illinois, the son of John and
Marcella (Eident) Kuhlman. He married his sweetheart Judy Ullrich on June 9, 1964 at
the old Mason Christian Church. He served his country in the United States Army, and
after being honorably discharged, worked at Fedders for almost 50 years. Gerald
served as a Mason Township Trustee for many years. He loved his family dearly, and in
almost every picture he can be seen holding one of his grandkids or great-grandkids.
Gerald was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, even when they were playing terribly. He
also loved gardening and mushroom hunting, and the outdoors in general. He was even
known to take a nap outside in the yard once in a while. He always looked forward to
Sunday dinners with his family, and his presence will be dearly missed by all who knew
and loved him.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Judy Kuhlman of Mason, Illinois; son, Gerald E.
Kuhlman, Jr. of Effingham; daughters, Julie Pontious (Norman) of Mason and Joyce
Donsbach (Steve) of Mason; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Dewey
Dean Kuhlman of Effingham; sisters, Barbara Jones of Farina, Linda Edwards of
Effingham, and Judy Austin (Danny) of Mason; and son-in-law, Sterling Walden.
He was preceded in death by his daughters, Candy Walden and Mary (in infancy);
granddaughter, Megan Pontious; parents, John and Marcella Kuhlman; brothers, Junior
Kuhlman and John E. Kuhlman; and sisters, Mary Carpenter, Norma Jean Van Meter,
Alice O’Leary, Emma Austin, and Carol Fancher.

02/03/2026

Glenda Faye Bolyard, age 69, of St. Peter, Illinois passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at St. John’s Memorial Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 6, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Peter, Illinois with a one-hour visitation prior to the service. Pete LeDuc will be officiating. Burial will be at Griffith Cemetery in Brownstown. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Pagel Funeral Homes in St. Peter. Memorials may go to the family or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com

Glenda was born on May 22, 1956, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Glenn and Mary (Gill) Magnus. She married Floyd Bolyard on April 16, 1982, in St. Peter, Illinois. She worked in the food industry for decades and was very well known in town. She never met a stranger and always loved visiting and joking with all her acquaintances. She enjoyed watching Michael race; going to truck shows with family; and spending time with her granddaughters, who she adored.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Crickette) Bolyard of St. Peter; brothers, James (Pam) Magnus of St. Peter, Robert (Allison) Magnus of Altamont; sister, Kathy (Ernie) Depoister of LaClede; granddaughters, Madilynn and Brinley Bolyard of St. Peter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Mary Magnus, her husband, Floyd Bolyard, and infant brother, Arthur Merle Magnus.

01/24/2026

Roger Eugene Sperry, age 84, of Brownstown, Illinois, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Haven of St Elmo.
Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Pagel Funeral Home, St Elmo, Illinois with visitation two hours prior to the start of service. Masonic rites will be observed. Clayton Richison will be officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery, rural St. Elmo, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Altamont Masonic Lodge, Post 533, Shriner’s Hospital or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.pagelfuneralhome.com
Roger was born April 3, 1941, in Ramsey, Illinois, the son of Cecil O. Sperry and Ellen (Blaylock) Sperry. He married Marjorie Lucille Rhodes on August 1, 1965 at the St. Elmo Methodist Church, St. Elmo, Illinois. Roger was a member of the Altamont Masonic Lodge, Post 533. He enjoyed watching westerns, riding on his tractor, hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Roger is survived by his wife, Marjorie of Brownstown, Illinois, daughters; Robin (husband, Bernie) Harrison of Pekin, Illinois, Amy (husband, Ed) Stephens of Peoria, Illinois, brother; Gary (wife, Judith) Sperry of Manito, Illinois, daughter in law; Kay Sperry of St. Elmo, Illinois, sister-in-law, Ann Sperry of Galesburg, Illinois, grandchildren; Brian Mans, Bernie Harrison, Cody Sperry, Amanda Moreland, Ted Moreland, Ben Sperry, and Sam Sperry, 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, son; Dale Sperry, brother; Maurice (Moe) Sperry, sisters; Shirley Curry and Aileen Tinker.

01/22/2026

Leslie Eugene Reed, age 75, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2026, in Memorial Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, surrounded by his family.
There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pagel Funeral Home, 100 N Olive, St. Elmo, Illinois, 62458 to help offset costs. Online condolences may be left at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.
Leslie was born April 8th, 1950, in Altamont, Illinois, the son of Preslie Reed and Lillie Irene (Badman) Reed. Leslie loved getting together with his family at the river, fishing and camping. He taught his sons how to fix anything, and he never turned his back on helping anyone, he never met a stranger.
Leslie is survived by his sons; Robert Branham of St. Elmo, Illinois, TW (Jessica) Branham of Atlanta, Illinois; daughters; Correana (Keith) Keys of Montrose, Illinois, Missy Parks of Shelbyville, Illinois, Amanda (Derek) Chaney of St. Elmo, Illinois, Priscilla (Joshua Yingst) Hatfill of Beecher City, Illinois; Sister, Linda (Michael) Rider of Maple City, Michigan; Brother in law, David Arnold of Brownstown, Illinois; Grandchildren; Justin Branham, Blake (Caitlyn) Chaney, Austin (Lacey) Chaney, Cody Chaney, Logan Ribble, Jackson Yingst, Dalton Hatfill, Riley Hatfill, Ash Branham, Trynitee Branham, Emma Ribble, Kaylee (Will) Ribble, Cheyenne (Nathaniel) Stewart, Aaron (Brittany) Davis, Kyle Armstrong, Nathan Parks, Tanner Parks, and13 Great-Grandchildren.
Leslie was proceeded in death by his parents, brother; Larry Reed, sister; Nancy Arnold, Great-Grandson, Drake Armstrong

01/19/2026

Gene Melton Iler, Sr., age 79, passed away on January 19, 2026, at 08:40 a.m. at his residence in Farina, IL.
Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1:00p.m. at Keen’s Chapel Cemetery in Farina, Illinois. Kevin Kriesel will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pagel Funeral Home to help offset the cost of the service or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.pagelfuneralhome.com
Gene was born on September 16, 1946, the son of Clarence Iler and Pearl Seaver in Pasadena, California. He married Robin Jordan on November 23, 1974, in California and she preceded him death on March 14, 2009. Gene was a Navy veteran and enjoyed reading, making jewelry, playing the online dragon city game and spending time with family.
He is survived by his son; Gene Iler (Yvette) of Farina, daughter Marie Williams (Roger Blair) of Edgewood, Illinois; Eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; Brother, Andrew Iler (Carol) of Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded in death by, wife, parents, daughter; Sabrina Mitchell, Brother; Jim Iler.

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