Edelgard "Edie" Weingartner

Edelgard (Pfingst) Weingartner, age 79, of Oswego, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Edelgard, affectionately known as Edie, was born in Lünen, Germany, on December 3, 1946. Her journey to America was driven by the classic immigrant dream—to build a successful new life in a new land. She and her mother were brought to the United States by dear friends who happened to be part of the Weingartner family, a twist of fate that would shape the rest of her life. In May 1967, she married Friedrich “Fritz” Weingartner. Together, they shared 51 years of marriage and the joy of raising their two daughters, Elizabeth and Anita, in Villa Park.

Edie’s favorite title was Omi, and her family was her absolute greatest joy. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she could often be found in the stands or the audience, proudly attending their games, plays, and concerts. She embraced life’s adventures with open arms, whether that meant traveling around the world, taking fun trips to the casino, or simply enjoying the company of her closest friends.

To know Edie was to know her smile. It was a radiant, genuine expression that could instantly light up any room she walked into, warming the hearts of everyone around her. That same warmth and joyful spirit extended into her spiritual life. Edie was a woman of profound, unwavering faith, and her relationship with God was a cornerstone of her existence. Her smile was a regular fixture at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, where she looked forward to attending services every Sunday as long as her health permitted.

She is survived by Elizabeth (Jay) Greifenkamp of Aurora, and Anita Smagor of Yorkville; her four grandchildren, Kayla, Sydney, and Jonah Greifenkamp, and Annaliese Smagor; plus many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Friedrich Weingartner, and her son-in-law, C. David Smagor. Her family finds comfort in knowing she has been reunited with them in heaven.

Services for Edie will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 63 Fernwood Road in Montgomery, IL. Visitation is from 10:00 am-12:00 pm and the Funeral starting at 12:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund. 

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