Obituaries

Leola "Odie" Anderson

February 20th, 1935 – October 18th, 2025

Leola L. “Odie” Anderson, age 90 of Astoria, Illinois passed away at 12:46 pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025 in the Emergency Room at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Illinois. She was born on February 20, 1935 in Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of Zelotus “Dick” and Goldie “Marie” (Walker) Foster. Odie married John C. “Jack” Anderson on February 17, 1996 in Carrollton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2014.

Odie was also preceded in death by her sister Madelyn Skiles, her brother Beverly “B.D.” Foster, nephew Brad Skiles, nephew and niece, Dennis and Vickie Foster and great-niece Amber Foster.

She is survived by three nieces; Robin (Kenton) Shawgo of Astoria, Illinois, Landa Skiles of Maui, Hawaii, and Velva (Tim) Fletcher of Havana, Illinois, nephew Greg (and Wendy) Foster of the state of Florida, her sister-in-law Faith Foster of Springfield, Illinois, great-nieces and nephews Josh, Teri, Michelle, Mandy, Troy, Matt, Sydney, Kylie, Mandy and Kerry and her best friend Linda Derry of Astoria.

Odie was office manager for Skiles Fertilizer in Astoria for most of her adult life. She enjoyed playing BINGO and going out to eat with Linda.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will take place on Friday, October 24th from 5-7 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Interment will be held in the Astoria Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Odie’s memory may be given to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Condolences

October 20th, 2025

Our condolences to Odie's family. She was a joy to be around and will be missed by many.

October 20th, 2025

Our condolences to Odie's family. She was a joy to be around and will be missed by many.

October 21st, 2025

Odie was the sweetest lady. Everyone in Astoria will miss her very much.. Deb Adkins

October 21st, 2025

She was one of

October 21st, 2025

I just loved Odie and am going to miss her so much!

October 21st, 2025

Odie was ONE OF A KIND!!
She’ll be missed by so many
Miss our visits at restaurants/Bingo/etc
Gary & Bev Taylor
Miranda & Tristan Morrow

October 21st, 2025

She was one a kind. I would never give anything for a friend like her. She will be greatly missed by so many

October 21st, 2025

She was one a kind. I would never give anything for a friend like her. She will be greatly missed by so many

October 21st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed visiting with her wherever I seen her. She was a great neighbor and friend to Rita. Dee Jones

October 21st, 2025

So very sorry for your loss! Always enjoyed talking with Odie. Brian Bucher

October 21st, 2025

BIG Hugs to the family I'm sure going to miss her She was one of a kind.Linda

October 21st, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Lots of fond memories of Odie--cherished her friendship. She will be missed. Deb and Jim Park

October 21st, 2025

I’m so sorry, I will miss her so much, Odie had a very special place in my heart. My prayers for all of you.
Jody Dean

October 21st, 2025

I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a very special person to me.missie kimbro

October 21st, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was always very friendly to me. Nancy Carithers

October 21st, 2025

Odie was one of a kind.Very special lady.She will be missed by all of us. My prayers for you all. Daniel and Becky Hamm

October 21st, 2025

I sure will miss my little sister Bill lyons

October 21st, 2025

Astoria and the surrounding area has a void with the passing of Odie. Don't believe she ever had a bad day. She was so positive and had a great outlook. Harley & Kay Curless

October 21st, 2025

Odie was a very special lady and will be missed. The family is in our prayers. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

October 21st, 2025

What a wonderful lady, always looked forward to seeing her, she will be missed. Jeff and Mary Dimmitt

October 21st, 2025

I'm so sorry for your loss. Odie was a wonderful woman. Janey Ford

October 21st, 2025

There will never be another Energizer Bunny like Odie. She was so much fun! My sympathy to all her family and friends. ❤️

October 21st, 2025

Prayers to Odie's family. She always had a smile on her face. The Heaton's

October 22nd, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. Lynn Carlton.

October 22nd, 2025

So sorry for the loss of Odies family…she was a great friend of my sister Carolyn and Mary Lou……many years ago

October 22nd, 2025

I will treaure my memories of Odie and visits about her days at Skiles Fertilizer., She had a good heart, good memory and was a smart lady who helped many including my parents through the years. I loved her laugh, her kind words and her smile. Fly high Odie. You’ve earned your wings. 🩷🕊️

October 22nd, 2025

Odie was a very special and kind person. when i was young and my mother was fighting cancer she made dinner for our family every week. always had a smile on her face. the world needs more people like her

October 23rd, 2025

Will miss visiting with Odie. Condolences to all of you. Everyone will miss her around town. Tommy and Pam Trone

October 23rd, 2025

My deepest condolences to Odie's family and many friends. I always enjoyed visiting with her and Linda. Linda L Bean Windsor

October 24th, 2025

Sorry for your loss. Judy Moose & Family

October 24th, 2025

Sweet Odie will be missed by so many people. Especially by our family. She was best friends with both my Dad and Mom. So she was invited and came to all of our family functions, dinners, etc. She was family. We love you Odie! We will sure miss you but will hold in our hearts all the memories we have with you. We were blessed with your presence. Our hearts are with your family.

October 24th, 2025

Above message from Brad &Tina Batterton and family.❤️

October 31st, 2025

It's Patty Kolves. Odie was a special gem as I am sure her family realizes. But Linda and Odie were kinda like the Thelma and Louise of Astoria. My heart goes out to all of you, but it sure was nice to see how valuable Linda's friendship meant to her and the family. God's comfort to you all.