Karnal C Phegley

KARNAL C. PHEGLEY, 82, of Baldwin, Illinois, passed away at 12:03 pm, Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon, Illinois.

He was born to the late Calvin and Ruby (nee Kempfer) Phegley on July 27, 1938 in Roots, Illinois.

Karnal married Elizabeth Hartmann on December 29, 1965 in Cairo, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked as a Stationary Engineer at Chester Mental Health for 30 years.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Baldwin, Illinois, American Legion Post #619 in Baldwin, Illinois and V.F.W. Post # 3553 in Chester, Illinois. He was an Army Veteran.

Karnal loved farming, woodworking and tinkering in his shop. He enjoyed taking his dog on Gator rides.

Survivors:

Wife:

Elizabeth Phegley Baldwin, IL

2 Daughters:

Lucinda (Steven) Lurk Baldwin, IL

Tammy (Marc) Prost Baldwin, IL

3 Siblings:

Merle (Marlene) Phegley Las Vegas, NV

Betty (David) Doiron Prairie du Rocher, IL

Linda (George) Hern Waterloo, IL

1 Sister-in-law:

Shirley Phegley Cape Girardeau, MO

3 Grandchildren:

Scott Holton (Charlotte Pelker), Kristy (Kelyn) Young and Justin Prost (Jordan Griffin)

3 Great Grandchildren:

Kade, Kayleigh Sue and Kolby Young

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, 1 Daughter – Debbie Sue Kezely, and 2 Brothers – Dale (Dolly) Phegley and Darrell Phegley

Funeral Service :

11:00 am, Wednesday, May 12, 2021

St. John Lutheran Church, Baldwin, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Clifford Adair

Interment :

St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Baldwin, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

We are limited to 50 people in our building at a time. We ask that everyone wears a mask and please use social distancing guidelines.

Wednesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John Lutheran Church, Baldwin, Illinois

Memorials :

Wounded Warrior

American Cancer Society

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society