CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar lied in state Friday ahead of being laid to rest this weekend.

He died Sunday at the age of 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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On Friday, Governor Edgar lied in state at the Illinois State Capitol Building, where visitors were able to pay their respects.

Visitors could sign a memorial book and pay their respects between 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Central Baptist Church in Springfield. The Saturday memorial services can be viewed on ABC7 Chicago streaming platforms.

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He served as the state's governor from 1991 to 1999.

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