Leila Marie Wagner

Leila M. Wagner, 86, of New Boston, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church, Keithsburg, Illinois. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, prior to services. Burial is in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Memorials may be made to the Keithsburg or New Boston Fire Departments. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Leila Marie was born on March 20, 1939, in Aledo, Illinois to Lyle & Marie (Smith) Anderson. She was a graduate of Joy High School. Leila and Clyde “Dig” Wagner were married on June 22, 1958, in Joy, Illinois.

Leila enjoyed her life on the farm with Dig, working side by side with him. She also enjoyed gardening and canning all the fruits of her labor. Her children and grandchildren loved her cooking and always asked for her Macaroni & Cheese, homemade noodles and Chocolate Meringue Pie. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, fishing, playing pitch and watching the Golden State Warriors Basketball team and Caitlin Clark. Leila and Dig had a great love for dancing. She especially enjoyed Elvis’ music and Country Music. Leila cherished the time she was able to care for her grandchildren.

Leila is survived by her husband, Dig; children and spouses: Deb & Tim Sloan; Mary & Kenny Tharp; Brad & Mindy Wagner; grandchildren: Jennifer (Nathan) Turnis; Erica (Kale) Knisley; Chloe, Claire and Cassie Wagner; great-grandchildren: Brayden Turnis, Cooper and Hank Knisley. Leila was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Marissa Tharp, twin sister, Lila Willits and brother, Bill Anderson.