Lee G. Ealy Obituary
We bid farewell to Lee G. Ealy of Effingham, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 13, 2026 at the age of 85. Lee touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Leslie Ealy and Leona Ealy (Grupe); his former wife Nancy Strong; and his siblings, Bob, Dale, Leslie Jr., Shirley Weidner and Bette Bissell.
He is survived by: his wife Jude Ealy; his sons, Kevin Ealy of Mesa, Arizona and Alvin Ealy of Effingham; his stepchildren, Scott Ealy (Susan) of Effingham, Angie Maone of Kenner and Rhonda Steffensen (Richard) of Bend, Oregon; his stepgrandchildren, Robert Ealy, Michael Ealy, Brigette Luchtefeld, Jennifer Mezzenga, Sarah and Katie Donsbach; and his siblings, Charles Ealy of Effingham, Gary Ealy of Brussels and Linda Runles of Effingham.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Brookstone Estates of Effingham.
