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Former Gov. Jim Edgar’s funeral service was held at Central Baptist Church on Sept. 20 after his casket lay in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. The two-term Republican governor, who guided Illinois through much of the 1990s with a low-key, yet intense persona and a meticulous focus on fiscal matters, was 79.

Brenda Edgar, center right, with her children and grandchildren, escort the hearse carrying former Gov. Jim Edgar for his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brenda Edgar, center right, with her children and grandchildren, escort the hearse carrying former Gov. Jim Edgar for his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The hearse carrying former Gov. Jim Edgar is transported to Central Baptist Church for his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The hearse carrying former Gov. Jim Edgar is transported to Central Baptist Church for his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Prtizker and his wife, MK, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, center right, exit the governor's mansion to attend the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Prtizker and his wife, MK, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, center right, exit the governor's mansion to attend the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, left, and former U.S. Sec. of Commerce Bill Daley exit the governor's mansion to attend the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, left, and former U.S. Sec. of Commerce Bill Daley exit the governor's mansion to attend the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar is brought into Central Baptist Church for his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar is brought into Central Baptist Church for his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A portrait of former Gov. Jim Edgar surrounded by flowers is placed next to his casket during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A portrait of former Gov. Jim Edgar surrounded by flowers is placed next to his casket during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brenda Edgar heads to her seat after the casket carrying former Gov. Jim Edgar is brought into Central Baptist Church for his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brenda Edgar heads to her seat after the casket carrying former Gov. Jim Edgar is brought into Central Baptist Church for his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker gives a tribute during the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker gives a tribute during the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker reaches for the hand of Brenda Edgar after giving a tribute during the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker reaches for the hand of Brenda Edgar after giving a tribute during the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former U.S Sec. of Transportation Ray LaHood gives a tribute during the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former U.S Sec. of Transportation Ray LaHood gives a tribute during the funeral service for former Gov. Jim Edgar at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cali Ward looks at her grandmother, Brenda Edgar, while sharing memories of Cali's grandfather, former Gov. Jim Edgar, during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Cali Ward looks at her grandmother, Brenda Edgar, while sharing memories of Cali's grandfather, former Gov. Jim Edgar, during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Jake Edgar Lowe shares childhood memories of his grandfather, former Gov. Jim Edgar, during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Jake Edgar Lowe shares childhood memories of his grandfather, former Gov. Jim Edgar, during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brad Edgar looks up to mimic having a conversation with his father, former Gov. Jim Edgar, during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brad Edgar looks up to mimic having a conversation with his father, former Gov. Jim Edgar, during his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar, surrounded by his grandchildren and their spouses, is moved out of Central Baptist Church after his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar, surrounded by his grandchildren and their spouses, is moved out of Central Baptist Church after his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar is carried out of Central Baptist Church by funeral directors after his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar is carried out of Central Baptist Church by funeral directors after his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar is moved into a hearse after his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
The casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar is moved into a hearse after his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Relatives of former Gov. Jim Edgar watch as his casket is moved into a hearse after his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Relatives of former Gov. Jim Edgar watch as his casket is moved into a hearse after his funeral service at Central Baptist Church Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brenda Edgar watches as the casket of her husband, former Gov. Jim Edgar, is carried out of Central Baptist Church after his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Brenda Edgar watches as the casket of her husband, former Gov. Jim Edgar, is carried out of Central Baptist Church after his funeral service Sept. 20, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Honor guard officers are changed while standing at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Honor guard officers are changed while standing at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A mourner views the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Friday, a day before his funeral. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A mourner views the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Friday, a day before his funeral. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife, MK, look from the second floor after viewing the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker and his wife, MK, look from the second floor after viewing the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A harpist performs as mourners view the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A harpist performs as mourners view the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A mourner wears a pin bearing former Gov. Jim Edgar's name after viewing his casket lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A mourner wears a pin bearing former Gov. Jim Edgar's name after viewing his casket lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Eric Robinson, press secretary for former Gov. Jim Edgar, hugs a friend as Edgar's casket lies in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Eric Robinson, press secretary for former Gov. Jim Edgar, hugs a friend as Edgar's casket lies in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A mourner stands at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Former state Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez stands at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Mourners view the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, a day ahead of his funeral. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Mourners view the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, a day ahead of his funeral. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A harpist performs as the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lies in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
A harpist performs as the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lies in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Mourners view the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Mourners view the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Mourners stand at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Mourners stand at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin views the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin views the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Honor guard officers stand at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)
Honor guard officers stand at the casket of former Gov. Jim Edgar lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol, Sept. 19, 2025, in Springfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)