Denise Jeann’e Ragsdale, age 67, of West Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the SSM St. Mary’s Hospital of Richmond Heights, Missouri.
Denise was born on May 11, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana; the daughter of Sylvester Dean Steinberger and Carolyn Louise (Schimpf) Steinberger. She married Alan Ragsdale, and he preceded her in death on May 10, 1998.
Her working career consisted of being a laborer at a factory and she also was a well-known dog breeder of Southern Illinois. People would come from all around and even from Missouri to get her Yorkshire Terrier pups. She also did dog agility training.
She attended the Monroe Street Church of God until its closure.
Mrs. Ragsdale enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving are three children: Carrie Seagle Holly of West Frankfort, Illinois, Jason Seagle of Carterville, Illinois, and Ross Ragsdale of West Frankfort, Illinois; grandchildren including: Machaela Holly, Lucas Holly, Herschel Seagle, Peyton Seagle, Emma Seagle, Noah Seagle and Alexis Ragsdale; great-grandchildren: Meracia Labrie and Mathayus Labrie; three siblings: Sylvester Dean Steinberger, III and wife Brandie of Benton, Illinois, Walter Steinberger of Benton, Illinois, Aaron Steinberger and wife Heather of West Frankfort, Illinois; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends: Joseph Holly and David Rice.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters Susan Steinberger and Camille Steinberger, a great-grandson Madeious Labrie, and her favorite person and Nana Bertha Schimpf.
Her wishes are to be cremated.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a future date.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Denise, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
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