Mary Louise Althoff, age 84 of Effingham, passed away on Friday December 3, 2021 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 am Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Support Systems (CSS) of Teutopolis.

Mary was born on September 10, 1937 in Effingham, the daughter of Adolph and Bertha Ruholl.   She was married to Bill Althoff on December 29, 1956 at Sacred Heart Church, Lillyville and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2019.  Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Effingham.  Mary enjoyed camping, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She was in business with Effingham Animal Health Center (E.A.H.C.) for 32 years.  Mary and Bill were active donors and supporters of Community Support Systems in Teutopolis.

Mary is survived by her sons, Del (Diana) and Thad; three grandchildren, Danielle (Trevor) Faber, DeeDee (Austin) Hunsaker, Lee (Kelly) Althoff; six great-granddaughters, and one great-grandson to be born in January; sisters, Betty (John) Fearday, Gin (Fran) Gardewine, Bev (late George) Westjohn; sister in law, Norma Althoff and Mary's special friend, Don Hewing.