Gregory "Willy" Wilson

Gregory "Willy" Wilson obituary, Saint Elmo, IL

Gregory "Willy" Wilson

Gregory Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pagel Funeral Home - Edgewood on Feb. 3, 2025.

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Gregory A. "Willy" Wilson, age 48, of Mason, Illinois, entered his eternal rest on February 1, 2025 at his home in Mason surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Mark White will be officiating. Interment will be held in Mason Cemetery. Memorials may go to Fear Nothing or the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.pagelfuneralhome.com.
Gregory was born on June 10, 1976, in Effingham, Illinois to Dennis Wilson and Kathy Kessel. He married his loving wife Elizabeth A. "Beth" Schmohe on January 30, 2016 at Mason Christian Church. He had a passion for camping, fishing, deer hunting, and 4 Wheeling. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and especially his kids. The pride of his life was watching his kids play sports. Gregory will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Gregory is survived by his loving wife Beth, as well as his son, Lukas and daughter, Juleigha, both of Mason, Illinois. He is also survived by his brothers, Tim Wilson of Mason, Illinois, and Sean Wilson (wife Michelle) of Hillsboro, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Wilson and Kathy Kessel.
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