JoAnn Sponsler Obituary
The family announces the passing of JoAnn Sponsler of Jerseyville, Illinois on October 13, 2026. JoAnn, born on May 22, 1936, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garrel W. Sponsler and Edith Barnes Sponsler; her brothers, Kenneth Sponsler and Ward Sponsler; her sister-in-law Catherine; and her granddaughter Lindsy Pedigo Ballard.
She is survived by: her husband Lloyd Kirchner; her children, Charlotte Pedigo (Alan Stegner), MaryKay Pedigo (Dan Washburn), Vicky Pedigo and James Pedigo; her daughter-in-law Debora Pedigo; her stepdaughter Rachel Kirchner; her grandchildren, Kendrick Pedigo Ballard (Ashley Ballard), Keaten Pedigo Mansfield, Aubrey Pedigo, Clare Pedigo, Savannah Kirchner, Marina Pedigo Washburn and Dillon Parrish; and her great grandchildren, Caleb Wear and Zack Wear. She is also survived by her husband's children and grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (1152 NE 575 St, Greenfield, IL 62044). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 at 12:15 PM at the same location.
If you would like to make a donation in memory of JoAnn, she requested that it be sent to St. Louis Children's Hospital.
