Paula M. Bianchi, 73 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at The Office Pub in Effingham.

Paula was born March 4, 1952 in Effingham, the daughter of Henry and Lois (Cooper) Burton.

She is survived by her children, Kara Eggers, Clint Koester, and Trampis (Teresa) Hamilton, all of Effingham; grandchildren, Sabrina Waldhoff, Jade Koester, Luke Koester, Nicholas Eggers, Dylan and William Hamilton; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Henrietta, Charletta, Carletta, Henry Jr., Loretta, and Anthony.

Paula was preceded in death by her parents.