Patsy Koonce, 72, of Greenville, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by her family at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville, 118 E. College Ave. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Koonce was born June 26, 1950, in Highland, to Edward Rudolph and Irene Ordelle (Hediger) Wegman. She married Richard Lee Koonce, Sr. on Dec. 6, 1975, at the First Christian Church in Greenville, and he survives. They were married for 47 blessed years.
She graduated from Greenville High School and later worked at Greenville Service and DeMoulin brothers.
Mrs. Koonce’s greatest joy came from her family and friends. She was known for her infectious laugh, kind heart, friendly personality and “Patsy moments.”
In her free time, she loved spending quality time with her family, camping with her husband and gardening, and was always on the lookout for a good bargain. Her impact on those who knew her will be felt for generations to come.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Koonce is survived by her children, Richard Lee Koonce Jr., Cindy (Juan ‘Toad’) Vann of Bainbridge, GA, Kelly Runge of Edwardsville, Jaime Heuer of Greenville and Annette (Ed) Hill of Mulberry Grove; grandchildren, Lyndsie Pennell of Bradford, FL, Megan Koonce of Vandalia, Taylor Koonce of Sneads, FL, Rachel Koonce of Greenville, Hunter Koonce of Smithboro, Robert Williams of Pensacola, FL, Kellee Small of Port Charlotte, FL, Scott Pike of Bainbridge, GA, Kaylee (Trey) Garrison of Trenton, Tyler Postol of St. Louis, MO, Jarett Postol and Adisyn Postol, both of Edwardsville, Jessica (Trey) Thompson of Flora and Nathan File of Mulberry Grove; nine great-grandchildren with one on the way; and two siblings, Bruce (Becky) Wegman of Trenton and Linda Schleper of Pocahontas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister, Nancy Wegman; sister, Kathy Michaelis; brothers, Edward Britt, Kenny Wegman, Jim Wegman and Dan Wegman; and son-in-law, Vernon Heuer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Lemuel Rhodes Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 496, Greenville, IL or the Demoulin Museum, 205 S. Prairie St., Greenville, IL 62246.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com.
