Beverly Jean "Weyenberg" Ragen

Beverly Jean "Weyenberg" Ragen obituary

Beverly Jean "Weyenberg" Ragen

Beverly Ragen Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jul. 30, 2025.
Beverly Jean (Weyenberg) Ragen, 85, passed away with family by her side on June 11, 2025. Born to the late Milton and Margaret (Sheedy) Weyenberg on September 13, 1939. Beverly graduated from Pulaski High School in 1957 and married Elmer Ragen on November 5, 1983. She was employed at Northeast Telephone and St. Mary's Hospital as a switchboard operator for over 40 years.

Of the many hobbies Beverly had, she was typically found flower gardening, even having taken part in a garden walk and tending to her birds. She also enjoyed cooking and of course, spending time with her family. She volunteered for her town elections and for the Altar and Rosary Society at Ss. Edward & Isidore for many years.

Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Elmer; step children, Jim Ragen, Marty (Debbie) Ragen, Patty (Eric) Barber; step grandchildren, Justen, Shannon, Gwynn, Rick, Josh and Mike; great step grandchildren, Ally, Carter, Crew, Creedon, Wyatt, Cole, Leah, Seth, Jude, Adah and Sunny. Beverly is also survived by her siblings, Jim (Joyce) Weyenberg, Jack (Peggy) Weyenberg, and Cindy (Dennis) Kroll; 3 sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and many, many cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jerry and Joseph Weyenberg; twin sister and brother-in-law Betty (Jim) LeGrave; nephew James Weyenberg ll; 2 sisters-in- laws and 7 brothers-in-laws.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17 from 9:00-11:00 AM at Ss. Edward & Isidore, 3667 Flintville Road, with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow. Casual attire is welcome.

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