Obituaries

May 5, 2026

Yvonne Georgia Daume, 84, of Effingham, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a life well lived.

A visitation and celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Effngham on Sunday, May 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Yvonne was born...

Apr 29, 2026

SHARON PATRICIA ANNE HARRIS (76), born to Ferd L. McWhorter and Eileen Mary Henderson-McWhorter, and beloved wife of Alan R. Harris, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital. She faced a short battle of aggressive brain cancer.

She was born, at her home, to the proud parents of Ferd L. McWhorter and Eileen Mary Henderson-McWhorter. Sharon was...

Apr 27, 2026

Danny Bushur passed away on April 27, 2026, at the hospital following an automobile accident. His passing is deeply felt by his family.

Danny was the son of his late mother, Charlene Bushur, and Rich Bushur, and was raised in a close-knit family in Effingham County, Illinois. He was raised in the Catholic faith and had a natural curiosity, always interested...

Apr 27, 2026

Ruth C. Swingler, 84 of Sigel, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Sigel with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on...

Apr 23, 2026

Marianne Buenerkemper, 96 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....

Apr 19, 2026

Francis E. Mulvaney, 78 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

No public services will be held at this time. Burial will take place at a later date.

Francis was born November 23, 1947 in Salem, the son of Ralph and Wanda (Miselbrook) Mulvaney. He married Mary Lou Miller on April 30, 1994 and she...

Apr 18, 2026

Darlene M. Walsh, 70 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

No public services will be held at this time.

Darlene was born February 12, 1956 in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Winniferd (Wingard) Chrisman. She married Gary Walsh, and he preceded her in death in 2006.

Darlene is survived...

Apr 14, 2026

Michael E."Mike" Amacher (68) of Farina passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.Mike was born on December 31, 1957 in Mattoon, IL, to parents Daniel and Dorothy Amacher. He married Cynthia Amacher in 2004.Mike is survived by his children, Lisa (Robert) Harper, Josh (Rhea Shirley) Amacher, Alicia (Ashley) Davis, Wayne (Kristin) Reid, and Makia...

Apr 11, 2026

Theodore P. "Ted" Brown, 66 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

At this time, no public services are being held.

Apr 9, 2026

Joseph Lee "Joe" Borries, 65 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his home in Effingham.

No services are being held at this time.

Apr 3, 2026

Richard "Dick" C. Grunloh, 73 of Effingham, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham, with burial to follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will...

Mar 31, 2026

William F. "Bill" Frese, 78, peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at his home in Effingham, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis, with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Mar 31, 2026

Wayde Garrett Siebert, 26 of Mason, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made...

Mar 26, 2026

Lester J. Cheadle, 83 of San Diego, California, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California.



A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in St. Michael Cemetery in Sigel. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the...

Mar 23, 2026

Cynthia Amacher, 67, of Farina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:08 pm.

She was born March 27, 1958 in Bangor, Maine, to parents Alice and Fred Giese. Before becoming sick in 2017, she worked at Quad Graphics in Effingham for 14 years. She was a strong, selfless woman...

Mar 22, 2026

Judith A. "Judi" Reardon, 74 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with burial to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. until...

Mar 12, 2026

Nancy L. Bugger, 80, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at her home in Effingham.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shumway, with Fr. Adam Prichard officiating. Following the Mass, family and friends are invited to gather for a celebration of Nancy's life...

Mar 9, 2026

Delores Ann "Dee" Miller, 89 of Effingham, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

No public services are being held at this time. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer...

Mar 4, 2026

Thomas D. Arganbright, 73 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial to follow in the Windsor Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to the time of service,...

Mar 3, 2026

Dorothy M. Grunloh, 93, of Effingham passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m....