Ronald Baerg's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Benton, Illinois

Ronald Baerg

August 11, 1940 - September 27, 2026 (86 years old)

Benton, Illinois

Ronald Baerg's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2026 in Benton, Illinois

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Leffler Funeral Home LLC

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Ronald Baerg

August 11, 1940 - September 27, 2026 (86 years old)

Benton, Illinois

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Ronald Baerg Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Ronald Baerg of Benton, Illinois is shared. Ronald, born on August 11, 1940, passed away on September 27, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Baerg and Addie Mae "Janice" Baerg (Bewley); his former spouse Vineta Dunford; and his sister Linda Wilkerson. He is survived by: his children, Mick Baerg (Diana) of Columbia, Brendon Baerg (Gina) of Desert Hills, Dr. James Sheppard (Audrey) of Texas, Bekki Frey (Thomas) of Tunnel Hill, Penny Rich (Richard) of Goreville and Chadwick Ganz of Arizona; his grandchildren, Brendon, Brian of Ben, Jon, Will, Christina, Dylan, Alijah, Lucas, Zach, Greyson, Annika, Rebekah, Hannah (Darren), Noah (Amber), Alicia (Adam) and Charlee; his great grandchildren, Zander, Nicholas, Phoenix, Carter, Everly, Parker, Wrenley, Aspen, Eco and Maverick; his sister Sharon Lane of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; and his pets, Rudy and Nicky.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 11th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Thompsonville, Illinois (3577 Angel Ln, Thompsonville, IL 62890).

Memorial Contributions, In Loving Memory of Ronald, may be made to 3ABN, P.O. Box 220, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Leffler Funeral Home LLC



Sun

Oct 11

Celebration of life

2:00 PM

Seventh Day Adventist Church of Thompsonville, Illinois
3577 Angel Ln, Thompsonville, IL 62890

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