Lucille M. “Lou” Pinkston, 91, of Moweaqua, died September 28, 2026, in her home.

A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Hall at Five-Twenty (formerly known as the KC Hall) 520 E. North St., Decatur, IL 62523. A private burial will take place at South Macon Township Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick School c/o Seitz Funeral Homes, 118 E. Main St., Moweaqua, IL 62550.

Lou was born on November 29, 1934 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Peter and Thurma (Young) Alekner. She married Charles Pinkston on December 26, 1964 in Decatur, IL. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2024.

Lou and her husband, Chuck, previously owned and operated the Nite Owl Bar & Restaurant in Macon, IL, until retirement in 2001. In addition to helping run the business, Lou could also be seen working in the kitchen as the primary cook. Anyone who patronized the Nite Owl, or ever met Lou, knew she never met a stranger.

Surviving are her children: Marsha Harrington of Racine, WI and Michael (Donna) Pinkston of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Anna (John) Jesse of Macon, IL, Eric Edwards of Milwaukee, WI, Devin Pinkston of Moweaqua, IL, Macey (Devin) Smith of Noblesville, IN, Madisyn Pinkston of Windemere, FL, Brandon (Katie) Pinkston of Peoria, IL, Katie (Jake) Crosby of Decatur, IL, John Pinkston of Decatur, IL, Casey Pinkston of Decatur, IL, and Shaun Pinkston of Moweaqua, IL; and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her husband, Charles; parents; sons, Mark Pinkston and Joe Pinkston; daughter, Kim Pinkston; great-grandchild, Oliver Pinkston; and brother, Bill Alekner.