Elsie M. Leffler
Elsie Mae Leffler, 82, of Willow Hill, IL passed away on Friday February 4, 2022 at Ridgeview
Nursing and Rehab in Oblong, IL.
She was born in Jasper County, the bend area on February 18, 1939 to Morris A. and Lana
(Boehl) Yager. On September 21, 1957 she married John Leroy Leffler, who survives.
Elsie had worked at the Robinson shoe factory from 1959 to 1966. She also had provided
daycare for over 20 children in the Willow Hill area for nearly 25 years. She was a member of
the Mound Community Church and the Oblong High School Class of 1957. She enjoyed
listening to old time country and Hillbilly music, flower gardens but especially enjoyed the time
she spent with her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband John L. Leffler, Willow Hill, IL; three sons and daughters-in-law
Kevin & Sara (Sholders) Leffler, Newton, IL, Brian and Chrissy (Sanger) Leffler, Willow Hill, IL and
Brent and Angie (Phillips) Leffler; grandchildren Zack and Leah Leffler, Lucas Leffler and Kristen
Dillman, Johnny and Callie Leffler, Jackson Leffler, Kelsie Leffler, Eric Leffler and Tiffany Leffler;
great grandchildren Maren, Nora, Race, Cruise, Izabella and Penelope. She is also survived by a
cousin Richard Yager.
Preceding her in death were her parents, stepmother Annis Rodrick and infant son Phillip.
Celebration of Elsie’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday February 10, 2022 at Pulliam
Funeral Home in Oblong, IL. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held from
5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Pulliam Funeral Home Oblong, IL. Expressions
of sympathy may take the form of a contribution to Mound Cemetery with envelopes available
at the funeral home or may be mailed to Pulliam Funeral Home P.O. Box 121 Oblong, IL.
Condolences and or memories may be sent to the family at www.pulliamfuneralhomes.com
Pulliam Funeral Homes Oblong, IL is in charge of arrangements
