Obituaries

Sep 10, 2020

Gilberto Lira Elizalde, 50, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home in Effingham.

Gilberto was born August 22, 1970 in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, the son of Roberto Lira Ochoa and Blanca Elizalde Najera. He married Olga Cristina Palacio Gutierrez on January 9, 1988.

He is survived by his wife, Olga; sons, Cristian...

Aug 28, 2020

Jeremy M. Ballinger, 29, formerly of Effingham, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at his home in St. Louis, Missouri.

Due to Covid-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jeremy was born November 20, 1990 in Mattoon. He is survived by his mother, Elaine Edwards; father, John Ballinger; grandmother, Suzane Ballinger;...

Aug 27, 2020

Steven W. "Whitey" Koester, 52, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at his home in Montrose.

Private family graveside services will be held at Leith Cemetery.

Steven was born January 29, 1968 in Effingham, the son of Ronald and Linda (Brown) Koester. He married Brenda Golden and she preceded him in death in 2010.

Aug 26, 2020

Susann Marie Andes, 83 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

A private family mass will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart School.

Susann was born November 17, 1936 at home in Effingham, the daughter...

Aug 26, 2020

Janet M. Stein, 65 of Effingham, was called to heaven on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

Private family services will be held at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with inurnment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham at a later date. Memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association or to the donor's choice.

Janet was...

Aug 26, 2020

Henry R. "Hank" Ruholl, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home in Teutopolis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to...

Aug 17, 2020

Lydia F. Hemrich, 94, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Newton Care Center.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Newton.

Lydia was born April 2, 1926 in rural Newton, the daughter of Edwin R. and Minnie (Phillips) Babbs. She married Louis M. Hemrich...

Aug 15, 2020

Stella T. Westendorf, 96, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Lakeland Nursing Home in Effingham.

A public visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Aloysius Church, Bishop Creek. Stella's family requests that everyone practice social distancing and wear a mask. A private funeral mass will be held...

Aug 10, 2020

Roger A. Renschen, 92 of Effingham, died with his family by his side early Monday morning, August 10, 2020, at his lifelong home.  Roger was born in the same home on June 11, 1928 and lived in this house all but 2 years of his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m....

Aug 8, 2020

Jack B. Hardiek, 53, passed away at 4:32 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home in Teutopolis after a long battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. A visitation will...

Aug 3, 2020

Lawrence A. "Larry" Rhodes, 70 of Pingree Grove, passed away at 1:31 a.m. on August 3, 2020 at the Mattoon Health and Rehabilitation Center in Mattoon.

Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis with military rites.

Larry served in the US Navy for four years...

Aug 1, 2020

Cletus Herman Habing, 82, passed away Saturday evening, August 1, 2020 at Willowbrook of Effingham.

A private family mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 10, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham.  Prior to mass, a drive through visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. to give socially distanced...

Jul 30, 2020

Jeffry A. "Jeff" Buehnerkemper, 66, of Teutopolis passed away Thursday morning, July 30, 2020 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. A private visitation will be held for the family. In...

Jul 29, 2020

Clarence Andrew Miller, 79, passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home in Teutopolis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m....

Jul 23, 2020

Katherine A. Stephens, 90 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at...

Jul 18, 2020

Dorothy C. Bushur, 83, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2020 at her home in Effingham.

There will be a celebration of Dorothy's life with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Jul 14, 2020

Frank B. Koester, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home in rural Dieterich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Bauer Funeral...

Jul 14, 2020

William E. "Bill" Swingler Sr., 76 of Teutopolis, passed away at home Tuesday, July 14, 2020, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lillyville with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jul 13, 2020

Francis A. Koeberlein, 77 of Teutopolis, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Francis was born March 8, 1943 in Effingham, the...

Jul 9, 2020

Brian A. Bloemer, 47 of Teutopolis, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.

Brian was born...