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Earl J. Bushur

Earl J. Bushur

May 13, 2023

Earl J. Bushur, 88 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his daughter's home in Altamont.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, May 19, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at the...

Francis A. Koeberlein, Jr.

Francis A. Koeberlein, Jr.

May 10, 2023

Francis A. "Frank" Koeberlein Jr., 54 of St. Elmo, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Frank was born May 29, 1968 in Effingham, Illinois, the son of LeeAnn...

Alice Rose Pruemer

Alice Rose Pruemer

May 5, 2023

Alice Rose Pruemer, 87, of Teutopolis died on Friday, May 5 th , 2023 at 7:48 am surrounded by her family on her 67 th wedding anniversary.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, May 8, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery....

Brody L. Braunecker

Brody L. Braunecker

May 3, 2023

Brody Loren Braunecker, 32 of Effingham, lost his battle with depression on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 13, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial...

Robert M. Lumpp

Robert M. Lumpp

Apr 30, 2023

Capt. Robert M. Lumpp, 91, of Effingham, Illinois, and Riviera Beach, Florida, died April 30, 2023 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at Episcopal Church of the Advent in Palm City, Florida at a later date, with his remains to be inurned in the Columbarium there.

He was born...

Fr. Bernard A. Meyer

Fr. Bernard A. Meyer

Apr 26, 2023

Fr. Bernard A. "Ben" Meyer, 90, formerly of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 , at his home in Bridgeton, Missouri.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 , at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, officiating. Interment will...

Janet K. "Jan" Prewitt

Janet K. "Jan" Prewitt

Apr 26, 2023

Janet K. "Jan" Prewitt, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her granddaughter's home in Effingham surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, May 1, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the time of service,...

Lois J. Kingery

Lois J. Kingery

Apr 26, 2023

Lois J Kingery (Morey), 93 of Montrose, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Hallmark Care Facility in Carlinville, IL. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with private burial in Montrose Cemetery. She was born February 8, 1930, to parents Forrest and Belva Morey (Clayton) in Villa Grove IL and grew up...

Mike Passalacqua

Mike Passalacqua

Apr 23, 2023

Michael "Mike" Passalacqua passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held from 3:00 pm to time of service. Memorial donations may be given to St. Anthony...

Elnora F. Carroll

Elnora F. Carroll

Apr 23, 2023

Elnora F. Carroll, 85 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 10:30 am Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial to follow in Rentfro Cemetery, Shumway.

Elnora was born March 3, 1938 in...

Kristen D. Pryor

Kristen D. Pryor

Apr 21, 2023

Kristen D. Pryor, 46 of Effingham, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 27, 2023 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, and from 10:00 am...

Bonnie Wagner

Bonnie Wagner

Apr 16, 2023

Bonita E. "Bonnie" Wagner, 94 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, April 24, 2023 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham.

Bonnie was born August 29, 1928 in Louisville, the daughter of Clyde and Flora Rowan....

Joseph P. "Joe" Esker

Joseph P. "Joe" Esker

Apr 14, 2023

Joseph P. "Joe" Esker, 67 of Effingham, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023 at Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, April 17, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the time of service, Monday...

Marilyn Zerrusen

Marilyn Zerrusen

Apr 11, 2023

Marilyn Helen (Goeckner) Zerrusen, 81 of Teutopolis passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in her home surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, April 17, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

John Newton Clark

John Newton Clark

Apr 11, 2023

John Newton Clark, 67, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his home in Effingham.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with inurnment at Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri at a later date. Visitation will be...

Vicki Irene Pals

Vicki Irene Pals

Apr 8, 2023

Vicki Irene Pals, 70 of Effingham, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones after a long, 22-year, courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, April 14, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the time...

Shane D. Bales

Shane D. Bales

Apr 2, 2023

Shane D. Bales, 39 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Friday, April 7, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given...

Gerard Haarmann

Gerard Haarmann

Apr 1, 2023

Gerard "Gerry" Haarmann , 64 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in the St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00...

Marilyn D. Pruemer

Marilyn D. Pruemer

Mar 30, 2023

Marilyn D. Pruemer, 90, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her home in Effingham, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday at the...

Betty Jane Buenker

Betty Jane Buenker

Mar 24, 2023

Betty Jane Buenker passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at the age of 97.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to the time of the funeral...

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