CHRISTOPHER – Naomi Lou (Eldridge) Vogel, 91, of Christopher, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30, 2025, at The Anchor in Marion, Illinois. Naomi was born in Christopher, Illinois, on April 12, 1934, to Carl and Genell (Carpenter) Eldridge. She married Charles “Chuck” Vogel on May 22, 1955, and he preceded her in death on December 9, 2018.
In addition to her husband Chuck, Naomi was preceded in death by her mother Genell Reid, father Carl Eldridge, stepfather Robert “Bob” Reid, brothers Raymond Eldridge and Deon Eldridge, mother-in-law Maude (Jones) Berolatti, father-in-law Martin Vogel, stepfather-in-law Joe Berolatti, sister-in-law Frances (Vogel) Furlin, and brother-in-law Pete Furlin.
Naomi is survived by her daughter, Lu Ann (Rick) Polley of Mulkeytown, Illinois; two grandsons, Christopher “Kip” Polley (Ashley) of Marion, Illinois, and Tyler Polley of Wilton Manors, Florida; one great-grandchild, Taylor Polley of Marion, Illinois; nieces and nephews Jo Ellen Eldridge of Springfield, Illinois, Debbie (Ron) Frost of Austin, Arkansas, Michael Eldridge of East Hazelcrest, Illinois, Jeffery Eldridge of Sauk Village, Illinois, and Teresa Eldridge of Austin, Arkansas; as well as several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
Naomi was a member of First Christian Church in Christopher, Illinois, where she spent many years helping in Vacation Bible School, youth groups, and the nursery. She worked as a telephone operator during the 1950s and early 1960s and later worked for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children). She enjoyed reading, baking, walking, bowling, and spending time with her family.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher, Illinois, with Chris Webb officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Harrison Cemetery in Buckner, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Christian Church in Christopher, Illinois.
Naomi’s family would like to offer a special thanks to the many nurses, CNAs, and staff members at The Anchor who went above and beyond to take care of her over the last six and a half years. Their compassion and care will always be treasured.
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