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Mary E. Knabe
Dec 7, 2018
Mary Elizabeth Knabe, 95, of Effingham, Illinois passed away in her home on Friday, Dec 7, 2018.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Harold P. "Bud" Davis
Dec 7, 2018
Harold Parker Davis, known to friends as "Bud," and his players as "Coach," passed away on December 7, 2018, at the age of 89.
A native of Effingham, Bud graduated from McKendree College with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, received his Master of Science in Education from Eastern University, and coached high school football, basketball, and...
Eugene W. Bartels
Dec 5, 2018
Eugene "Gene" Bartels of Watson, passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. Eugene was born on November 8, 1954 in Chicago, to parents Carl and Marietta (Cooley) Bartels (both deceased). Eugene has six siblings Christine, Carl (deceased), Clarice (deceased), Edwina, Tim, and Mary Ann. Eugene leaves behind is wife of 45 years. ...
Allen Campton
Dec 4, 2018
William Allen Campton, 69, passed away December 4, 2018 at his home in Shumway.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Shumway. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. In lieu...
Elnora I. Smallwood
Dec 4, 2018
Elnora I. Smallwood, 104 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday morning, December 4, 2018 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to time of service, Saturday...
Patricia M. Scott
Dec 2, 2018
Patricia M. Scott, 70 of Watson, passed away Sunday morning, December 2, 2018 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.
Patricia was born December 19, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Arthur C. and Evelyn L. (Lane) Ellis.
She is survived by her daughters, Juanita (John) Cutright of Effingham, Arletha (Kerry) Baker of...
Agnes Rose Fuesting
Nov 26, 2018
Agnes Rose Fuesting, 87 of Effingham, passed away Monday afternoon, November 26, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham, surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
Brian S. Rieman
Nov 26, 2018
Brian S. Rieman, 25 of Watson, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Teutopolis with Fr. Joe Carlos officiating. Burial will take place in Watson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral...
Margaret J. Bushur
Nov 23, 2018
Margaret J. "Mickie" Bushur, 80 of Effingham, passed away Friday morning, November 23, 2018 at Willowbrook Care of Effingham, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Monday, November 26, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial at a later date. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m....
Nikole Jennings
Nov 15, 2018
Nikole "Nikki" Jennings, 45 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2018 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00...
Alva A. Heuerman
Nov 14, 2018
Alva A. Heuerman, 89 of Teutopolis, passed away Wednesday evening, November 14, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00...
Charles C. Kellogg
Nov 14, 2018
Charles C. "Charlie" Kellogg, 68, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 14, 2018 at his home in Effingham.
A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given to Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in honor of...
Cheri Hardwick
Nov 11, 2018
Cheri Hardwick, 71 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening, November 15th at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Ursula D. (Having) Barker
Nov 8, 2018
Ursula (Having) Barker, 86 of Acworth, GA joined her husband, Norman Barker in heaven on Nov 8, 2018 after a long illness. She was a resident of Brookdale Senior Center, Woodstock, GA. She was a 1950 graduate of Saint Anthony High School.
A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019 at...
Fred G. "Fritz" Ernst
Nov 8, 2018
Fred G. "Fritz" Ernst, 67 of Shumway, passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2018 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held for one hour prior to memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Beverly Sue Taylor
Nov 6, 2018
Beverly Sue Taylor, 82 formerly of Effingham, passed away Tuesday evening, November 6, 2018 in Milwaukee, WI with her family by her side.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00...
Mary J. Warner
Nov 5, 2018
Mary J. Warner, 80 of Effingham, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 5, 2018.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home in...
Paul Runde
Oct 22, 2018
Paul Runde, 94 of Teutopolis, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00...
Lorraine Berger
Oct 22, 2018
Lorraine Berger, 89 of Effingham, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 26, 2018 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. Thursday evening...
William C. "Bill" Sehi
Oct 15, 2018
William C. "Bill" Sehi, 86 of rural Sigel, passed away Monday evening, October 15, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
A Mass of Catholic Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Montrose with burial in St. Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be held...
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