Obituaries

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...

Dec 17, 2025

Margaret A. "Margie" (Clayton) Apke, 89 of Effingham, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...

Dec 16, 2025

Ray Nuxoll, 86, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, January 3, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday, January...

Dec 8, 2025

Alice E. Kaufmann, 83 of Effingham, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025 at Axiom Gardens of Flora.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham, with burial to follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the church from 9:30...

Dec 7, 2025

Judy J. Bennett, 84, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham with burial in Humboldt Township Cemetery, Humboldt. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to the time of service, Thursday at the...

Dec 3, 2025

Michael E. Fryman, 64, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at his home in Effingham.

A time of visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., family and friends are invited to join in sharing memories to celebrate Michael's life. Online condolences...

Dec 2, 2025

Carl A. Niemerg, 72 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Per Carl's wishes, his body was donation for scientific study at the SIU School of Medicine in Carbondale. No public services will be held at this time. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home...

Nov 30, 2025

Captola F. Long, 90, of Effingham Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, at Willowbrook Memory Care of Effingham.

Services will be held on Thursday, December 4th, at 11:00 am at Bauer Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Rutherford officiating. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Altamont,Illinois. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00...

Nov 29, 2025

Cecil M. "Bud" Sparling, Jr., 66 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

No public services will be held at this time.

Cecil was born September 12, 1959 in Effingham the son of Cecil Sr. and Marie (Stanley) Sparling. He is survived by his daughter, CaSandra Sparling...