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Patsy C. Cowgur

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[October 11, 2025]  CHESTNUT - Patsy C. Cowgur, 78, of Chestnut, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home.

Service:  Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 4:00 p.m. at the Chestnut Township Building

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln     

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Patsy C. Cowgur, 78, of Chestnut, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at her home.

A Celebration of Patsy's Life will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) until 4:00 p.m. at the Chestnut Township Building, 209 W. South Street, Chestnut, IL 62518.

Patsy Colleen Donnan was born on March 21, 1947, in Lincoln the daughter of Elmer Oliver and Leola Allegra Ballinger Donnan. She was united in marriage to Lester Eugene "Gene" Cowgur on May 29, 1965. He preceded her in death on August 18, 2022.

Burial will be at the Laenna Cemetery in rural Chestnut at a later date.

She is survived by her children: Tammy Harmony, Lora (Paul) Fanning, and Brad (Pandora) Cowgur, eight grandchildren: Daniel Harmony, Rachel Harmony, Elizabeth (Pat) Buchanan, Nate Fanning, Samatha (Levi) Clemens, Zachary (Allie) Fanning, Justin (Leighanna) Hyatt, and Kevin (Veronica) Cowgur; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law: Bonnie Donnan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother: Ronald Donnan, one grandson: Brian Harmony, Jr., and two great-grandchildren.

Patsy attended Mt. Pulaski High School. She was employed at the Illinois Secretary of State's office, St. Clara's Manor, Inland Tool, and Fed Ex Customer Critical Delivery.

She and Gene owned the Dairy Bar in Mt. Pulaski, along with Putter and Clutter Woodworking. Her hobbies included flower gardening.

Memorials may be made to the Chestnut Geo Center Fund c/o LCB, PO Box 80, Chestnut, Illinois 62518.

Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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