Earl F. Lingle

Mr. Earl F. Lingle, age 73 of Alto Pass, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, December 17, 2017 in his home. He was born March 5, 1944 in Anna, the son of Melvin M. and Hazel D. (Sitter) Lingle. He married Patsy "Pat" Eldridge in 1964. Earl is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Pat Lingle; four children, Dave (Joanie) Lingle of Alto Pass, Tina (Mike) Housewirth of Chatham, Becky (Rob) Bartelsmeyer of Lebanon, MO, and Phil (Susan) Lingle of Nashville; seven grandchildren, Katie, Ryan, Gage, Sophie, Peyton, Baylie and Jackson; two great grandchildren, Jenna and Abi; brothers and sisters, Jeff (Pat) Lingle of Cobden, Sarah (Bill) Barnhart of Marshall, John (Carolyn) Lingle of Bradenton, Rick (Ruby) Lingle of Cobden, sisters in law, Shirley Eldridge-Darby and husband Randy Darby of Marion, Cheri Clark-Eldridge of Whitter, CA, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Virgil (Dorothy) Eldridge; sister-in-law, Jackie Eldridge; brother-in-law, Fred Eldridge. Earl was a member of the Cobden Masonic Lodge. He was a founding member of the Alto Pass Fire Department. He enjoyed doing genealogy research in his free time. He was a great father and was always delighted to see his grandchildren. Earl retired after thirty five years of service at Choate Mental Health Center. The family would like to thank all of the staff at the SIH Cancer Institute for their valued time and effort during Earl's difficult times. Funeral services for Mr. Earl F. Lingle will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Alto Pass with Rev. Davy Miller and Jeff Lingle officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Alto Pass. Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the SIH Cancer Institute or the Alto Pass Fire Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Visitation Service Tuesday, December 19, 2017,6:00PM-8:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 75 North Elm Street Alto Pass, Illinois 62905 Memorial/Funeral Service Wednesday, December 20, 2017,11:00AM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home 75 North Elm Street Alto Pass, Illinois 62905 Cemetery Service Wednesday, December 20, 2017,12:00PM Alto Pass Cemetery Rt. 127 North Alto Pass, Illinois 62905