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Mark R. Kenter

Mark R. Kenter

Oct 10, 2018

Mark R. Kenter, 68, passed away Wednesday morning, October 10, 2018 at his home in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 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. Thursday...

Mildred Stumeier

Mildred Stumeier

Oct 8, 2018

Mildred "Millie" Stumeier, 99, passed away Monday evening, October 8, 2018 at her home in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial beside her husband in St. Anthony Cemetery. A rosary will be held at...

Charles W. "Chuck" Allen

Charles W. "Chuck" Allen

Oct 5, 2018

Charles W. "Chuck" Allen, 78, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home in Effingham.

A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with Pastor Carroll Lewis, officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to time of service, Thursday evening at the funeral...

Cecil Paul Richey

Cecil Paul Richey

Sep 28, 2018

Cecil Paul Richey, 93 of Effingham, passed away Friday morning, September 28, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at First Christian Church in Effingham, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

Melvin J. Hirtzel

Melvin J. Hirtzel

Sep 28, 2018

Melvin J. Hirtzel, Sr., 77 of Effingham, passed away Friday evening, September 28, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with entombment in Woodlawn Cemetery, with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Dr. Eugene P. Dust

Dr. Eugene P. Dust

Sep 27, 2018

On Thursday, September 27, 2018, Eugene P Dust, passed away at St John's Hospital in Springfield IL. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. He was born in Rockford, IL to Elizabeth Ann (Smythe) and Paul R Dust on August 22, 1952.  He received his Medical degree from the University of Illinois Rockford, he was board certified...

Agnes B. "Aggie" Meyer

Agnes B. "Aggie" Meyer

Sep 19, 2018

Agnes B. "Aggie" Meyer, 95 of Effingham, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Harmony Center at the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. A C.C.W. rosary will be...

Clara Jo Mckinley

Clara Jo Mckinley

Sep 18, 2018

Clara Jo McKinley, 86, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at her home in Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, September 24, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Marissa Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to time of service, Monday at the funeral home. In lieu...

Vickie Lynn Mounteer

Vickie Lynn Mounteer

Sep 16, 2018

Vickie Lynn Mounteer, 66, passed away Sunday morning, September 16, 2018 at her home in Watson, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Watson Cemetery, Watson. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening...

Donald D. Prosser

Donald D. Prosser

Sep 2, 2018

Donald D. Prosser, 91 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until service time, Wednesday morning...

Christen L. Papa

Christen L. Papa

Sep 1, 2018

Christen Lyn Toppenberg Papa, 49 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at New Hope Church in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at Bauer Funeral...

Charles W. "Charlie" Gebben

Charles W. "Charlie" Gebben

Aug 28, 2018

Charles W. "Charlie" Gebben, 78 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 28, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with a 9:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus rosary and Fourth Degree service. A...

Patricia A. Mcknight

Patricia A. Mcknight

Aug 27, 2018

Patricia Ann McKnight, 63 of Effingham, lost her battle with cancer at her home on Monday, August 27th, 2018. Trish was born on May 8th, 1955, the only daughter of Lyman Lee McKnight and Frances (Turner) Morgan. Trish is survived by her mother, Frances Morgan; son, Brian "B.J." Keesler; daughter, Mariah Kristine Bissey; brothers, Bill McKnight and Keith McKnight; several...

Mary Agnes Niemeyer

Mary Agnes Niemeyer

Aug 27, 2018

Mary Agnes Niemeyer, 95 of Teutopolis, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 27, 2018.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to mass time, Thursday morning in...

Florence M. Koester

Florence M. Koester

Aug 15, 2018

Florence M. Koester, 106 of Teutopolis, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00...

Elizabeth N. Waldhoff

Elizabeth N. Waldhoff

Aug 13, 2018

Elizabeth Waldhoff, 17 of Teutopolis, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Family and friends...

Teresa C. Yakle

Teresa C. Yakle

Aug 13, 2018

Teresa C. Yakle, 85 of Shumway, formerly of Decatur, passed away Monday morning, August 13, 2018 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.

Teresa was born November 3, 1932 in Atwood, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Utsler) Wilcoxen. She married John W. Yakle on March 6, 1962 in Springfield and she traveled with him while...

Marlene Rose Bierman

Marlene Rose Bierman

Aug 12, 2018

Marlene Rose Bierman, 81 of Island Grove, passed away Sunday morning, August 12, 2018 at Lavender Ridge in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Island Grove, with burial in the church cemetery. A parish wake service will be held at 4:30 p.m.,...

Nancy F. Berlin

Nancy F. Berlin

Aug 8, 2018

Nancy F. Berlin, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her home in Effingham.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her husband, Gary L. Berlin of Effingham and daughter, Tabatha (Ryan) Lemke of Altamont.

Nina Carolyn Levitt

Nina Carolyn Levitt

Jul 31, 2018

Nina "Carolyn" Levitt, 73. passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at her home in Effingham

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with visitation being held from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to the donors choice. Online condolences may be expressed at...

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