Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Leonard "Lenny" Montello, 81 of Effingham, formerly of Joliet, died February 19, 2023, after a battle with neuroendocrine lung cancer.

A prayer service will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, February 24, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation to follow until 6:00 pm. Memorial donations may be given to the Effingham County Humane Society...

Feb 17, 2023

Trenton Austin Niemeyer, 38 of Teutopolis, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with a eulogy to be read at 6:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made online at https://everloved.com/life-of/trenton-niemeyer/

Trenton was born November 4,...

Feb 10, 2023

Raoul "Leon" Barnes, 87 of Teutopolis, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno, IL.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 17, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be...

Feb 5, 2023

Vera Huey, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her home in Effingham.

In accordance with her wishes, her body will be cremated. A private family service will be held with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be given to Community Support Systems or to the donor's choice. Arrangements are in the care...

Jan 20, 2023

Tonya Rae Ramsey-Boyles, 49, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at her home in Watson.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Tonya was born May 31, 1973 in Robinson, the daughter of Mickey E. And Rosemary (McClarey) Ramsey.

Jan 19, 2023

Raymond Joseph "Ray" Lohman, 85, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home in Teutopolis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 pm...

Jan 18, 2023

Ruby L. Harris, 92 of Montrose, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Crossroots Church in Effingham with burial in Montrose Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to the time of service, Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial...

Jan 17, 2023

Herbert Lawrence Jansen was born on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:50 p.m. to parents Ronald and Theresa Jansen at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Illinois.  He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Herbert's family was blessed with approximately 2 hours with him until he went to his heavenly...

Jan 16, 2023

Jackson Theodore Wagner, 18 of Palestine, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given to Jackson's family to assist with final expenses. https://www.gofundme.com/f/brmvg-jackson-memorial?qid=203ac7252deb29c71d1a01b37e8ff044

Jackson was born July 13, 2004 in...

Jan 15, 2023

Patrick L. Mayhaus, 62 of Dieterich, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Rose Cemetery, Montrose, at a later date. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am...

Jan 14, 2023

Mary Jo Mette, age 68 of Montrose, passed away on January 14, 2023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, January 21, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday...

Jan 11, 2023

James H. "Jim" Lawrence, 86, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at his home in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with Pastor Roger Marshall officiating. Burial will follow in Henton Cemetery in Shelby County. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to the...

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...