Obituaries

Aug 16, 2024

David Delbert Worman, 62 of Dieterich, died on Friday, August 16, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at  St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek, with burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 pm to...

Aug 11, 2024

Joseph J. "Smokey Joe" Weis, 87 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. A Knights of...

Jul 18, 2024

Ricky J. Thompson, 65, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home in Effingham, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, July 22, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday...

Jul 17, 2024

Robert E. "Doc" Kralman, 75 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Interment will be held privately at Arborcrest Memorial Park, accompanied by military honors.

Doc was...

Jul 13, 2024

Ethan P. Bouser, 48 of Farina, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in the Farina Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at...

Jul 10, 2024

Kenneth J. Tegeler, 70 of Dieterich, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Kenny was born August 11, 1953 in Effingham, the son of Joseph and Louise (Hoffman) Tegeler. He married Janet Koester on July 24, 1976...

Jul 6, 2024

Larry G. Alcoke, 77, formerly of Effingham, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his home in East Galesburg.

Private family graveside services with military rites will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given online to the Air Commando Association. https://aircommando.org

Larry was born September 15, 1946 in Effingham, the...

Jul 3, 2024

Debra E. "Debbie" Overbeck, 66, passed away July 3, 2024 at her home in Dieterich with her husband and daughters by her side.

Debbie was born December 16, 1957, the daughter of Darrell and Mary (Ping) Neal.  She was an avid reader and lover of music.  You would often find her cooking for her family in the...

Jul 1, 2024

Peggy L. Phelan, 77, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her home in rural Dieterich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Elliottstown. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday...

Jul 1, 2024

Malinda C. "Mindy" Reardon, 44 of Effingham, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with private burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the...

Jun 18, 2024

Marie C. Dust, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home in Effingham, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 21, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 pm...

Jun 12, 2024

Verena E. Allen, 103 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Green Creek. Visitation will be held from 8:30 am...

Jun 11, 2024

Daniel R. "Dan" Niemerg, 71 of rural Dieterich, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday...

Jun 8, 2024

Bessie L. Budde, 91 of Effingham, formerly of Dieterich, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on June 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park, rural Effingham. Visitation will be held from...

Jun 5, 2024

Ruby Glee (Grubaugh) Seiler, 88 of Vandalia, formerly of Effingham, passed away Wednesday evening, June 5, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Monday, June 10, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be held from 11 am to the time of service, Monday...

May 30, 2024

Sharon L. Bludworth, 74 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

No services will be held at this time.

Sharon was born October 20, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Lloyd and Cona Jean (Hayes) Pennington. She married Kenneth R. Bludworth on July 15, 1967 and...

May 24, 2024

Darrel L. Hutson, 66 of Glenarm, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at OSF St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Friday, May 31, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to the time of service,...

May 21, 2024

Kenneth Edward Esker age 82, of Teutopolis, Illinois passed on to eternal life on May 21, 2024 at 1:15 am.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with a Celebration of Life service to follow.

Kenny was born November 14, 1941...

May 20, 2024

Larry R. Fread, 79, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home in Effingham.

No public services will be held at this time.

May 18, 2024

John D. Funneman, Sr., 74 of Green Creek, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, May 24, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Bauer...