Patsy Powell Obituary
Mrs. Powell was retired from the United States Postal Service. She was a member at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL., and a former member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Cahokia, IL`.
Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, James Edward Powell, her parents, Robert F. Connor and Sylvia, nee Matthews, Hanson, brothers, Robert Connor and David Connor, a sister, Mildred Coyle, son-in-law, Ray Champion, and great-grandchildren, Evan and Lydia Kelley.
Surviving are three sons, David (Julie) Powell of Waterloo, Ron (Rhonda) Powell of St. Charles and Jeff (Jennifer) Powell of Columbia; two daughters Sandy Andracsek of Columbia, Ill. and Sue Champion of Columbia, Ill.; twelve grandchildren, Steve Blosser, Kevin Blosser, Brian (Raul Gonzalez) Champion, Michelle (Roscoe) Magnuson, Rachel (Matt) Dennis, Ashley (Wes) Breeding, Angela (Phillip) Kelley, James (Megan) Powell, Ronald (Jordan) Powell, Rebecca Wallace, Justin (Kerri) Andracsek, and Andrew Powell; 19 great-grandchildren, Samantha, Jane, Abbi and Lucas Blosser; Alex and Ashlynn Magnuson; Cameron, Ayden and Caroline Dennis; Tyson, Jackson, Olivia and Liam Breeding; Carter Wallace; Molly and Lucy Powell; Easton and Magdalena Andracsek; and London Powell; and a dear nephew, Edward (Linda) Bowman of Shiloh, Ill. She was a dear aunt, great-aunt, and a friend to many.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Building Fund or Ladies League.
Visitation and Funeral: Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 227 North Goodhaven Drive, Columbia, IL.; the funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dupo, IL.
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