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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...

Joan M. Jamison

Joan M. Jamison

Mar 23, 2023

Joan M. "Annie" Jamison, 77 of Teutopolis, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at StoneBridge Memory Care in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at...

Clay H. Schmohe

Clay H. Schmohe

Mar 22, 2023

Clay H. Schmohe, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home in Hidalgo.

A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Faith Fellowship Church in Hidalgo.

Clay was born October 9, 1955 in Effingham, the son of Joe H. and Leah B. (Beals) Schmohe.

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Bonita L. "Bonnie" Thomas

Bonita L. "Bonnie" Thomas

Mar 19, 2023

Bonita L. "Bonnie" Thomas, 85 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the time...

Kenneth T. Ludwig

Kenneth T. Ludwig

Mar 11, 2023

Born to Leo and Josephine Ludwig in Effingham, Illinois on June 4th, 1933, Ken was the first of seven children, Lloyd (Mary), Robert (Judy), Norma (Edward Grunloh), Ruth (Ron Roach), Gerald (Diane) and Leo (Jennifer) would follow. He attended St. Anthony High School, then went on to Eastern Illinois University on a full athletic scholarship, where he lettered for...

David G. Harper

David G. Harper

Mar 6, 2023

David G. Harper, 66 of Effingham, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, March 13, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday at the funeral...

Jeanne E. Balcer

Jeanne E. Balcer

Mar 5, 2023

Jeanne E. Balcer, 84 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Jeanne was born September 13, 1938 in Luverne, Minnesota, the daughter of William and...

Donna Mae Perkey

Donna Mae Perkey

Mar 3, 2023

Donna Mae Perkey, 79, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home in Effingham, Il surrounded by her family.

In accordance with her wishes, her body will be cremated.   A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held in Sheboygan, WI in June 2023.

Donna was born on June 8, 1943 in Marshfield, WI, the...

Joseph H. Willenborg

Joseph H. Willenborg

Feb 23, 2023

Joseph H. Willenborg, 97 of Altamont, went to be with his Lord and Savior, his loving wife, and his loving family up above on, Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:23 p.m. after living a long and prosperous life.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday, February 27, 2023 at St. Clare Catholic...

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