Published on November 13, 2026 9:15 am
Last Updated on November 13, 2026 9:15 am
Charles Albert “Chuck” Stigers, 83, of Shumway, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, with his wife by his side.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Mound Cemetery in Cowden, Illinois where he will be laid to rest next to his son.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Chuck’s honor may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Casual attire is requested by the family. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Cowden is assisting the family.Chuck was born on August 27, 1943, in Cowden, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Edith (Whitacre) Stigers.
For 46 years, Chuck took great pride owning and operating Effingham Sewer Service, Inc. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed watching his children play sports, hunting with his family, working around the farm, and playing cards with his family and friends. Back in the 80’s and early 90’s, he loved following and supporting the Tate Fastpitch Softball Team, carrying his family through so many memories in the “ol’ red Suburban”.
Chuck married Toni L. Brummer on July 28, 1979, sharing 47 years of marriage and three children. Providing for his family was his top priority, and he did it well! He was the kind of man who helped and donated to others without needing any recognition. Family was the center of his life, and he treasured all the titles he carried. He took great pride in taking care of the people he loved.
Those who knew Chuck will remember a man with a strong sense of responsibility and a deep commitment to the things that mattered most. Chuck knew Jesus as his Lord and Savior.
He is survived by his wife, Toni; two daughters, Shannon Lynn (Tony) Althoff and Kasie Shea (Stephen) Apke; three grandchildren, Dylan (Emma) Ferguson, Reese Stigers and Sutherlyn Apke; two great-grandchildren, Forest Selby and Gracelynn Ferguson; his sister, Anna Roley; his brothers, Russell (Betty) Stigers and Jim (Cheryl) Stigers; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Charles Wesley “Wes” Stigers; and his brother-in-law, Russell Roley.
Family and friends are invited to light a candle or share a story at www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com.