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Visitation: 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Celebration of Life Ceremony: 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home
Connie Rae Spitzner, age 72, of Clay City, Illinois, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home.
She was born November 4, 1952, in Vandalia, the daughter of Samuel P. and Mary R. (Sloan) Patridge. She married Michael W. Spitzner on March 24, 1968, at Mt. Zion Church.
Connie had worked for Country Companies Insurance in both Clay City and Flora, and later served customers at Casey’s General Store in Clay City. She loved the excitement of horse racing—particularly harness racing—and was a proud supporter of Alabama football. An avid sports fan, she passionately followed both professional and college teams, especially cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Fighting Illini. Connie enjoyed traveling and visiting Gulf Shores, but could also find happiness in the quiet times she spent fishing with Mike. In recent years she treasured the time spent with her great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband: Mike Spitzner of Clay City; 2 sons: Michael “Mick” W. Spitzner and wife Leslie of Flora and Steven R. Spitzner and wife Lesli of Clay City; 6 grandchildren: Eric Spitzner and wife Megan, Mason Spitzner and wife Marissa, Peyton Stammer and husband Jakob, Paige Klingler and husband Joe, Dakota Spitzner and fiancé Josey, and Carter Spitzner; 9 great-grandchildren: Caroline Spitzner, Cassidy Spitzner, Sadie Spitzner, Sophie Spitzner, Luke Spitzner, Nathaniel Stammer, Gabriel Stammer, Myles Klingler, and Grady Klingler; a brother: Dan Patridge; a sister: Kathy Padgett and husband Pat; a sister-in-law: Joan Pearce and husband Bill; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in passing by her parents; father and mother-in-law Clarence and Mary (Hale) Spitzner; sisters-in-law: Mary E. Patridge and Betty Brown; and brothers-in-law: Bill, John, Melvin and Charlie Spitzner.
A visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Bryce Henry officiating. Burial will take place later in Clay City Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Clay City Volunteer Fire Department or the St. Louis Children’s Hospital NICU, and these will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry for your loss.
So so sorry to hear this... Connie will definitely be missed by many. Always enjoyed our texts and sharing the weekly grocery ads with her. Sending lots of prayers and hugs!!
So sorry for this loss. She will be greatly missed by family and community. Prayers for all of you.
Mike and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Connie and I always had a laugh about a conversation we had over the phone years ago, she will truly be missed.
So sorry for Connie's family. Prayers for you all today and in the days to come.
I’m so sorry to hear of Connie’s passing. Prayers
Mike and all family. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort through this difficult time. Connie will be missed by all that knew her, but she is free. Fly High, Connie.
I will miss you good friend. We sure did have a lot of fun in our younger years. I'm so sorry for the family. God's speed. Love you all!
I'm so sorry for your loss. Connie was a real sweetheart, classmate and friend. My heart felt condolences to all.
Very sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss.. Connie was a very nice person and I know she will be missed by so many... my thoughts and prayers 🙏 are with the family and friends 🙏
So sorry to hear. Connie was a real Peach! Someone very special. Prayers for Mike and family!
very sweet lady she will be missed very much
To the family may God bless you in your loss. So many thoughts are with you
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for the family.
I am sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers. Connie was a great lady. Always a pleasure to chat with her.
It has been several long years since I’ve seen Connie but I remember her fun for life and her smile and laughter. My heartfelt sympathy to Mike and the family! God bless you all!🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️
My thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time
Mike and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Connie. My heart goes out to all of you. My thoughts are with you all.♥️
Prayers for comfort for her family!
Jack n I are so sorry to hear of your loss of Connie. You and your family are in our prayers. 🙏🌷🌺
So very sorry for the loss of Connie, she was a tell it like it is person , no doubt about that.💓🙏.many prayers for you all
So sorry for your loss. Hugs, thoughts, and prayers for all.
So sorry to for the families loss.
Sympathy is extended to The Family, Friends and Community. An Outstanding Lady has passed. The Kindness and Consideration bestowed upon me will always be remembered. RIP
Mike, keeping you and your family in my prayers. Connie will be missed, I loved her wit and great sense of humor.
So many wonderful and fun memories. Special hugs and love to all of you. Love Myrt
Sorry for loss of your loved one. Connie will be missed, prayers for comfort and peace.
Sorry to hear of Connie's passing. So many memories of her from High School. She was a gifted athlete in track and field. Condolences to the family.
My prayers are with all the family . I'm so sorry for your loss.
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