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Clarence L. Beckman

Clarence L. Beckman

Feb 16, 2020

Clarence L. Beckman, 89, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home in Teutopolis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to...

Scott A. Mcmahan

Scott A. Mcmahan

Feb 12, 2020

Scott A. McMahan, 65 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Ramsey Cemetery, rural Effingham. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at...

Judy C. Tracy

Judy C. Tracy

Feb 12, 2020

Judy C. Tracy, 74, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her home in Montrose.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Effingham Assembly Church with Pastor Bryan Newswander officiating. Burial will take place in the Montrose Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening at...

Juanita Tanner

Juanita Tanner

Feb 9, 2020

Juanita "Billie" Tanner, age 85 of Effingham, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, Sunday morning, February 9, 2020 at her residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Billie's family and friends will serve as...

Ashley R. Brothers

Ashley R. Brothers

Feb 8, 2020

Ashley Renee Brothers, 33 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to time of service, Thursday evening at the funeral home. In lieu...

Floyd B. Hoedebecke

Floyd B. Hoedebecke

Feb 2, 2020

Floyd B. "Buzz" Hoedebecke, 84 of Effingham, passed away Sunday morning, February 2, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2020 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Sigel with burial in St. Michael Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be...

Virginia Kilborn

Virginia Kilborn

Feb 2, 2020

Virginia "Tiny" (Braun) Kilborn, born July 14, 1923, lived a full and vibrant life until her peaceful death on February 2, 2020 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. She was born in Effingham to Mary (Bushur) and Ferdinand Braun. Her tight-knit siblings include Geneva "Gen" Schwermin (Walter), Ernie Braun (Doris Jean), Florence "Tot" Peters (William), Robert Braun (Joan),...

Kenneth Philip Niemerg

Kenneth Philip Niemerg

Jan 31, 2020

Kenneth Philip Niemerg, 90, of rural Dieterich, passed away January 31, 2020 at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek. Burial will be held in St. Aloysius Cemetery with military graveside rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to...

Maggie Overbeck

Maggie Overbeck

Jan 25, 2020

Margaret A. "Maggie" Overbeck, 81, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. The C.D. of A. and C.C.W. members will pray...

Wilma "Jean" Slifer

Wilma "Jean" Slifer

Jan 25, 2020

Wilma "Jean" Slifer, 93 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham with burial in Berry Cemetery, Toledo. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service,...

Doris C. Repking

Doris C. Repking

Jan 22, 2020

Doris Catherine Repking, 85, of rural Effingham passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, January 27, 2020 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek with burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday at the church from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm with a rosary...

Steven P. Dempsey

Steven P. Dempsey

Jan 19, 2020

Steven P. Dempsey, 66 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Steven was born November 29, 1953 in Vandalia, the son of Paul W. and Doris J. (Ivy) Dempsey. He worked for many years at World Color Press in Effingham.

Steven is survived by his son, Joshua (Laura)...

Catherine C. Kroeger

Catherine C. Kroeger

Jan 15, 2020

Catherine C. "Katie" Kroeger, 94 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday morning, January 15, 2020 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from...

Dorothy F. Gardewine

Dorothy F. Gardewine

Jan 14, 2020

Dorothy "Dot" Gardewine, 76 of Teutopolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Carle Hospital in Champaign.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. A CCW rosary will...

Thomas Means

Thomas Means

Jan 9, 2020

Thomas Means, 67, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home in Shumway.

No services are planned per his wishes.

Lois Irene Hawman

Lois Irene Hawman

Jan 3, 2020

Lois Irene Hawman, 95 of Effingham, passed away Friday, January 3, 2019 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to time of service, Wednesday morning...

Richard A. Sparr

Richard A. Sparr

Dec 31, 2019

Richard A. Sparr, 55, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his home in Stewardson.

No services will be held.

Richard was born September 1, 1964 in Effingham, the son of the late Robert E. and Ethel M. (Summerton) Sparr. He is survived by his brother, Rob of Stewardson; sister, Sandra (Steve) Aderman of Bates City,...

Louise C. Niebrugge

Louise C. Niebrugge

Dec 30, 2019

Louise C. Niebrugge, 95, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at her home in Sigel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Sigel with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday at...

Melba Carter

Melba Carter

Dec 15, 2019

Melba Ruth Carter, 95, passed away Saturday evening, December 14, 2019 at her home in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Headyville Cemetery, Jasper County.

Christopher Ray Shimboff Ii

Christopher Ray Shimboff Ii

Dec 14, 2019

Christopher Ray Shimboff II, 61, relocated to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2019 after passing away at his winter home in Port Isabel, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2019 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to...

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