Lehman

Patsy Irene Jacobsen Lehman, 87, died on Nov. 23, 2023. She was born Jan. 2, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., the eldest daughter of Charles and Inez (Eldridge) Jacobsen. She married Billie E. Lehman on Sept. 1, 1973, in Springfield and shared 38 years of marriage until his death in 2011.

Pat was a 1954 graduate of Brentwood High School and a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Pat was also employed as a secretary at W.E. Pickett's and Sons Home Furnishings in Gillespie.

Pat is survived by her children, Sandy (Chris) Cassidy of Fosterburg, Bill (Gina) Riegert of Edwardsville, Karen (Nelson) North of Drasco, Ark .; grandchildren, Bradley (Alyssa) Isbell, Bryan (Kailey) Riegert, Michael (Ashley) Riegert, Jake (Michelle) North, Grayson North; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Beth (Don) Wurtz; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Bill, and his children, Stephanie, Michael and Kevin.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 27, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie. Burial was in Benld Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Benld Cemetery in Benld. Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at http://www.kravanyafuneral.com.