Della Pontious Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Della Pontious of Saint Peter, Illinois, born in Bible Grove, Illinois, who passed away on September 3, 2021, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Della Pontious to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Burnie Brooks and Lillie L. Brooks (Specht); her husband Myron Pontious; her brothers, James Brooks and Jeff Brooks; and her son-in-law Carl Schwertfeger.
She is survived by: her children, Brent Pontious (Deborah) of St. Peter, Illinois, Mitzi Schwertfeger of Plymouth and Michele Perkins (Keith) of Effingham, Illinois; her sister-in-law Joyce Brooks of Bible Grove, Illinois; her grandchildren, Alex Pontious (Stacy) of Columbia, Adam Pontious (Julie) of Franksville, Alexandria Pontious of St. Peter, Josh Perkins (Emily) of Effingham, Kimberly Perkins of Effingham and Lee Schwab of Des Moines, Iowa; and her great grandchildren, Aiden Pontious, Owen Pontious, Madison Pontious and Dawson Perkins.
Due to Covid-19 concerns, please wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.
Memorials may go to the Macedonia Christian Church, Old Loogootee Cemetery, Fayette County 4-H, Effingham County 4-H or the donor's choice.
