Kim Lee Ladage

Kim Lee Ladage, 72 of Pawnee, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 7, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Kenneth and Henrietta Jessup Ladage.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Kim married Terri Pearson on September 20, 1980 in Pawnee.

Kim retired from Coca-Cola after 39 years.  He enjoyed being around tractors and the farm.  He also enjoyed his grandchildren, family and taking bike rides.

He was a life time member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn.

Surviving are his wife, Terri; two daughters, Elizabeth (Tom) Arnolts and Krista (John) Stringfield; four grandchildren, Madison and Lexie Arnolts and Andrew and Henry Stringfield; three brothers, Wayne (Pat) Ladage, Keith (Cindy) Ladage and Craig (Debbie) Ladage; twin sister, Kay (Bob) Hogan; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 4pm till 7pm, Friday, July 24, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Auburn.  Additional visitation will be from 10am till time of funeral service at 11am, Saturday at the church with Rev. Martin Kaufmann officiating.  Burial will follow at Brush Creek Cemetery, Divernon.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church

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