Rebecca J. Ebling, 69

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Rebecca Josephine Ebling, 69, of rural New Douglas, died on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 7, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the Lesicko Funeral Home, located at 271 N Second Street in Livingston. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Nancy Hubert officiating. Burial will be at Salem Cemetery located near Alhambra. The Lesicko Funeral Home in Livingston is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ms. Ebling was born on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1952, in Granite City, the daughter of Carl and Mattie (Fisher) Ebling. She was married to James Randall Page and they later divorced.

Ms. Ebling was a secretary for the United States Attorney’s Office for 25 years. She last worked at the Fairview Heights location. Ms. Ebling attended the Assembly of God Church in Granite City. She took on the role of a single parent from the time her oldest son was twelve years old and she raised all three of her boys on her own through their teenage years.  She did a wonderful job as a single parent.  Her life revolved around her three sons and all of her grandchildren.  She put her family above all else. Ms. Ebling was a fantastic grandmother and loved baking in the kitchen with her grandkids, taking on sewing projects and, when possible, teaching family members how to sew.

Ms. Ebling is survived by her three sons, Chris Page, (wife Nicole) of Livingston; Tim Page of Staunton and Ryan Page of New Douglas; six grandchildren, Isaac Page, Caleb Page, Bailey Page, Jacob Page, Nathan Page and Anna Page; a sister, Arlene (Jim) Peterson; brother; Dave Ebling;  and her former husband, James Randall Page of Raymond.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Delores Meade.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Salem Cemetery. Condolences may be left online at www.lesickofuneralhome.com.