Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Louis Randolph "Randy" Hutmacher, 83, of Teutopolis, passed away at Carle Hospital in Urbana on January 6, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will...

Jan 5, 2023

On Thursday, January 5, 2023, Paisley Ann Downes, joined God's angels in Heaven above. Paisley was a true miracle sent from God above, born to James and Tammy Downes on December 27, 2022.

Although Paisley's rare medical condition only allowed her a short time on earth with her family, she will live forever in our hearts. She...

Jan 4, 2023

Patricia Ann Ketteman, 73 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday...

Jan 2, 2023

James Tate, Jr., 99 of Effingham, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at The Glenwood in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, January 9, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Elder Cemetery, Kinmundy, with military graveside rights. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to the time of service,...

Dec 30, 2022

Gerard "Jerry" Bales, 55 of Indianapolis, died unexpectedly Friday morning December 30, 2022 while vacationing in Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, January 6, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time. Memorial donations may be given to St. Francis Church in...

Dec 26, 2022

Thaddeus John "Thad" Althoff, 59 of Effingham, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Dec 23, 2022

David Lee Everett, 78 of Effingham, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, December 30, 2022 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given to HSHS St. Anthony's Hospice.

Dec 23, 2022

James A. Kuhns Jr., 66 of Dix, formerly of Effingham, was taken home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 23, 2022. Jim/Jimmy, born on November 25, 1956  was a loving father, son, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father James Aloysius Kuhns and his brother, Terry Kuhns. He is survived by his mother...

Dec 22, 2022

Roger L. Balcer, 86 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

Roger...

Dec 20, 2022

F. Robert "Bob" Kennedy, 79 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Carle Hospital in Urbana, surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, December 29, 2022 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Dec 19, 2022

Kenneth Kramer, 82, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022 after a short but fierce battle with cancer.

A memorial mass will be held at 11:30 am Friday, January 13, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Cemetery.  Kenneth's family will greet visitors prior to mass beginning...

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Ann Brooks, 84, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in Mahomet.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to...

Dec 16, 2022

Dolores T. Esker, 94, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at her home in Teutopolis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to...

Dec 15, 2022

Stella C. Esker, 90, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her home in Teutopolis, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to...

Dec 11, 2022

Adele Krueger, 100, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, December 16, 2022 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial...

Nov 25, 2022

Mary Clarita Hoelscher, 97 of Teutopolis, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Nov 24, 2022

A memorial mass for James L. "Bo" Borries Jr. will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, April 15, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Teutopolis with burial to follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to the time of mass, Saturday at the church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.bauerfh.com.

Nov 24, 2022

Charlene Lois Oberlin, 92, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022 at her home in Effingham.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 5 , 2022 at Oakridge Cemetery in Effingham.

Charlene was born November 8, 1930 in Ashley, the daughter of Charles and Viola (Buhrman) Logan. She married Clyde Oberlin on July...

Nov 22, 2022

Joni M. Goeckner, 62 of Teutopolis, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 28, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am...

Nov 21, 2022

Alan Pike, 60, of Charleston, formerly of Effingham, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the time...