Obituaries

Mar 27, 2021

Ruth Ruff Terhune, 100, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 30, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., prior to the service, with burial to...

Mar 26, 2021

Kenneth H. Will, 81, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Mar 22, 2021

Dorothy Ferguson, 93 of Effingham, passed into her heavenly home on Monday March 22, 2021 at HSHS St Anthony Hospital in Effingham .

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2021 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Newton. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time...

Mar 20, 2021

Geraldine "Jerry" Overbeck, 95, passed peacefully at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Lincolnland...

Mar 16, 2021

Frances Christine (Turner) Morgan, 88 of Effingham , passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Aperion Care in St. Elmo.  Frances was born May 10 th , 1932 in Dossville , MS, the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Girlie ( Sosebee ) Turner.

Frances had a lifelong love of country, bluegrass, and gospel music, and...

Mar 11, 2021

Brookes L. Goldsberry, 39, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home in Effingham.

Mar 11, 2021

James L. Larimer, 76 of Effingham, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2021. He was born April 21, 1944, the son of William and Madonna (Blaker) Larimer.

Many will remember his smiling face at his retail stores, Eldorado Mens Wear, Janlee's and Chessmans. He loved to work in his yard and won the beautification...

Mar 3, 2021

Judy L. Habing, 77 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Ramsey Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at...

Mar 1, 2021

Louise E. Tegeler, 90 of Effingham, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Green Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Lincolnland Hospice.

Louise...

Feb 8, 2021

Logan Ray Dallape , 23 of Effingham, Ill passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021.

Logan was born in Carbondale , Illinois on November 11, 1997, the son of Johnny Ray and Heather Lynn Dallape .

Logan has lived in Murphysboro, Marion, Casey, and Effingham. Logan attended Cumberland High School. During these years, in each...

Feb 7, 2021

ANNA LEE C. KOELSCH, AGE 88 OF TEUTOPOLIS, PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2021 AT HER HOME SURROUNDED BY HER FAMILY.

DUE TO COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS, A PRIVATE FUNERAL MASS WILL BE HELD AT SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH, LILLYVILLE, WITH BURIAL IN THE CHURCH CEMETERY. MEMORIAL GIFTS MAY BE MADE TO SACRED HEART CHURCH BUILDING FUND....

Jan 31, 2021

Joe H. Schmohe, 86, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at his home in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altamont with Pastor Jim Wright officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to funeral services, Tuesday morning at the church.

Joe...

Jan 30, 2021

Marie (Mary Margaret) Niemerg, 88 of Effingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family visitation will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at St. Anthony Church in Effingham, officiated by Father...

Jan 28, 2021

Jewelle A. Burke, 72 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2021 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with a short service to follow .

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be...

Jan 24, 2021

David F Scott, formerly of Olney, IL was unexpectedly taken from us on January 24, 2021. David was born on March 2, 1956 to Donovan and Frances (Franklin) Scott. He is survived by his wife Mary, 4 sons and 6 grandchildren. During his time in the Army and throughout his career in HVAC, he made numerous friends. He was...

Jan 24, 2021

Kenneth M. Kinkelaar, 74 of Effingham, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Veteran's Home of Anna, Illinois.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with military rites. A memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to the time of service,...