Luke M. Hagaman, 55, of Summerfield, IL, died Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Siteman Center, St. Louis, MO.

If you are reading this, then you know I have met my demise. I was born in the usual fashion in a hospital that no longer exists in Mansfield, MO on March 19, 1961. I left this worldly domain on October 29, 2016 due to advanced lung cancer that spread to other organs. Now, before any of you anti-tobacco warriors jump up on your soapbox and start spouting off about my use of those evil cigarettes, there is one thing you should know; and it's a doozy: I didn't smoke! Yet, that's the one that jumped up and bit me – hard. I think it's because God, at least the one I know, not only has a sense of humor, but He takes great delight in keeping me on my toes. Touche, Lord! You got me on that one and I'm afraid I don't have a come-back.

My parents were Charlotte and Andrew Hagaman. My siblings were, in order of appearance, Roberta (Bertie); Andrea, and the youngest, Caroline.

Visitation: Tuesday, November 1, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, and Thursday, November 3, 2016, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, at Meyer Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

Funeral Service: Friday, November 4, 2016, at 10:30 am, Meyer Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

Celebration of Life Reception will be held Friday, November 4, 2016, at Mike's Place, 11:30 to 2:30, Summerfield, IL.

Graveside Service: Saturday, November 5, 2016, at 1:30 pm, Good Hope Cemetery, Douglas County, MO, being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with full military honors by Troy Herd American Legion Post 112 and the United States Air Force.