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Carol A. Day

Carol A. Day

May 15, 2024

Carol A. Day, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her home in Effingham.

No public services will be held.

She married Carl P. Day and he preceded her in death on September 4, 2023.

She is survived by her son, Kevin (Dolly) Day of Effingham, and daughter, Kim Crossman of Morris....

Ora L. Gress

Ora L. Gress

May 14, 2024

Ora L. Gress, 93, of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to the time of mass, Saturday...

Shelby Lee Antrim

Shelby Lee Antrim

May 13, 2024

Shelby Lee Antrim, 86 of Alma, formerly of Effingham, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at Odin Healthcare Center in Odin.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Joyce Ann Buhler

Joyce Ann Buhler

May 12, 2024

Joyce Ann Buhler, 64 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.

Private family graveside services will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Green Creek.

Joyce was born November 27, 1959 in Effingham, the daughter of Joseph and Alberta L. (Hilt) Apke. She married Frederick G. "Fred" Buhler...

Dale Lawrence Pruemer

Dale Lawrence Pruemer

Apr 30, 2024

Dale Lawrence Pruemer, 61 of Teutopolis, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 4:00 pm to 7:00...

Dr. John A. Chalstrom

Dr. John A. Chalstrom

Apr 30, 2024

Dr. John Chalstrom, 81, of Effingham passed away on April 30, 2024.

John was an Iowan at heart.  After growing up there, he attended the University of Iowa where he earned his undergraduate degree (1964) and his medical degree (1968). It was there that he met and then married his wife of 56 years, Diana.

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Clement A. "Clem" Ludwig

Clement A. "Clem" Ludwig

Apr 20, 2024

Clement A. "Clem" Ludwig, 91 of Sigel, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 27, 2024 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sigel with burial in St. Michael Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held at...

Robert L. Waldhoff

Robert L. Waldhoff

Apr 18, 2024

Robert L. "Bob" Waldhoff, 86, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to the time of service, Tuesday morning at the church, in the St. Clare Hall.

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Judith K. Wente

Judith K. Wente

Apr 17, 2024

Judith "Judy" K. Wente, 70, Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Javon Bea Hospital. She was born January 28, 1954, in Joliet, IL the daughter of Joseph and Frances (Manno) Sheridan.   She married Thomas Wente in Joliet on August 13, 1978. Judy was most recently employed as a teacher at Boylan Catholic High School for 25...

Anna Mae Waldhoff

Anna Mae Waldhoff

Apr 17, 2024

Anna Mae Waldhoff, 88, passed away on April 17, 2024 at 12:25 pm at her home in Teutopolis, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, April 22, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Leonard J. Worman

Leonard J. Worman

Apr 15, 2024

Leonard J. Worman, 80 of Dieterich, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, April 19, 2024 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday...

Shirley A. Campton

Shirley A. Campton

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley A. Campton, 87 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to the time of service, Saturday at...

Thelma Lou Milles

Thelma Lou Milles

Apr 5, 2024

Thelma Lou Milles, 84 of Patoka, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

No public services will be held at this time.

Raymond J. Vahling

Raymond J. Vahling

Apr 3, 2024

Raymond J. "Ray" Vahling, 91, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home in Teutopolis.

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

Billy Lidster

Billy Lidster

Mar 31, 2024

William T. "Billy" Lidster, Jr., 46 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to the...

Katherine Kade

Katherine Kade

Mar 25, 2024

Katherine Ann Hilary Kade, 34, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, formerly of Effingham, Illinois, died unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism at her home on Monday, March 25, 2024.

The family will be holding a private family service for Katie, with Bauer Funeral Home of Effingham handling arrangements. Memorials in her name may be made to the Pennsylvania Coalition To...

Barbara Ann Kralman

Barbara Ann Kralman

Mar 24, 2024

Barbara Ann Kralman, 72 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her daughter's home in Effingham.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Barbara was born October 20, 1951 in Vandalia, the daughter of Roy and Nina (Crothers) Geddes. She married...

Darlene Ann Reynolds

Darlene Ann Reynolds

Mar 23, 2024

Darlene Ann Reynolds, 86 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham.

Darlene was born October 24, 1937 in Mason, the daughter of Clare and Hazel (Bryant) Nave. She worked...

Pauline F. Worman

Pauline F. Worman

Mar 21, 2024

Pauline F. Worman, 89 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga with her husband of nearly 68 years by her side, holding her hand.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday, March 25, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial...

Susan J. Thomason

Susan J. Thomason

Mar 17, 2024

Susan J. Thomason, 77, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at her home in Effingham, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with a time of visitation being held from 2:00 pm until service time. Memorial donations may be given to...

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