Obituaries

Feb 10, 2026

Wanda Mae Gordon, 85 of Cowden, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

No public services will be held at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Wanda was born December 24, 1940, the daughter of Frank and Mae (Banning) Carnes. She...

Feb 6, 2026

Lou Ann Niemerg, 90, of rural Dieterich, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday...

Jan 29, 2026

Anita I. Broom, 63 of Teutopolis, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial to follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Jan 29, 2026

Laura J. "Jeanie" Langford, 78, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at her home in Dieterich.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial to follow in Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to time of service, Monday at the funeral...

Jan 28, 2026

Lilly K. Jansen, 21 of Dieterich, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00...

Jan 28, 2026

Dustin James Ordner, 49, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1976, in Effingham, IL, to Jim and Jeanne Ordner. Dustin lived courageously, building a vast circle of friendships that spanned the world. He collected memories and stories rather than standing still, embracing adventure, travel, music, and...

Jan 27, 2026

Evelyn T. Dhom, 98 of Teutopolis, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, February 2, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial to follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Jan 24, 2026

Billie J. Heiden, 88, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 in Clearwater, Florida.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jan 22, 2026

Betty Jean Nuxoll, 68 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

No public services will be held at this time.

Jan 19, 2026

Donald F. Meyer of Teutopolis, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19th, 2026 surrounded by family. Donald was born on January 4th, 1936 to Andrew and Kathryn (Laux) Meyer. He celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this year surrounded by friends and family.

Donald married Gloria Kibler on October 11, 1958, and they spent almost 63 years...

Jan 19, 2026

Dale L. Weber, 60, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home in rural Louisville.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Headyville Christian Church in rural Jasper County, with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will follow in the Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove. Visitation will be held from...

Jan 18, 2026

Kevin K. Heiden, 66 of Engelwood, Florida, formerly of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

No public services will be held at this time.

*Full obituary to be added soon.

Jan 13, 2026

James A. "Jim" Mette, 78 of rural Effingham, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jan 2, 2026

Marcella G. "Sally" Wakefield, beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born on April 21, 1939.

Sally was raised on a farm in rural Teutopolis, surrounded by love, strength, kindness, and her nine brothers and sisters. In her early years, she walked...

Dec 30, 2025

Bradley D. Pygott, 54, of Effingham, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

Brad was born on October 7, 1971 in Mattoon to Carl and Janice (Buck) Pygott. He graduated from St. Anthony High School with the Class of 1990. Brad worked at St. Anthony Hospital for many years before continuing his career at Global Paper, where...

Dec 29, 2025

Joan (Berry) Jourdan, 90 of Effingham, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga.

Private services will be held with burial in Honey Cemetery in Bogota.

Joan was born on December 10, 1935 in Olney, the daughter of Kenneth and Evelyn (Chesnut) Berry. She married Jackie Jourdan and they operated...

Dec 23, 2025

Gregory William "Greg" Pruemer, 43 of Teutopolis, passed away on December 23, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones.

A Funeral Mass for Greg will be held at 11:30 am on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis.  Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 am to the time of...

Dec 22, 2025

Wyatt Dean Gerhardt, 26 of Jewett, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.

No public services will be held at this time.

Dec 19, 2025

Hutson Everett Westendorf, 11-month-old son of Jack and Mackenzie Westendorf, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.

Funeral services to honor Hutson's life will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at New Hope Church in Newton with visitation being held from 2:00 pm to the time of service. Memorial donations may be given to...

Dec 18, 2025

Kimberly Kay Rieman, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home in Teutopolis, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...