Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

Marion Louise Burford, née Hoedebecke, passed away peacefully on June 29th, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and quiet strength.

Born on October 8, 1934, to Lucile and Louis Hoedebecke, Marion grew up in Teutopolis, Illinois, and graduated from Teutopolis High School. After high school, she moved to Indianapolis, where she was proud to work at...

Jun 27, 2025

Leona M. Willenborg, 94 of Teutopolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 with her family by her side.

A prayer service will be held at 11:30 am Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until service time, Wednesday,...

Jun 27, 2025

Glen Walter Bierman, 91, of Island Grove passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Island Grove, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday at the church. In...

Jun 15, 2025

Harland J. "Harley" Neville, 58 of Altamont, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Christ's Church in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to the...

Jun 14, 2025

Mary Rita (Barry) McMillan, 82 of Effingham, IL passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Caledonia Cemetery, in Sparta, Illinois. The family requests that memorials be made to CASA of Effingham County, 1901 S. 4th Street, Suite...

Jun 4, 2025

Corey Taylor, 54 of Effingham, passed away at 1:09pm on Wednesday, June 4th 2025.

Corey was born on September 10, 1970 in Effingham IL to William (Bill) and Janet Kay (Gass) King. Corey was an English professor having taught at Lakeland College and Eastern Illinois University. He was an author of 3 published books and many short...

Jun 1, 2025

Ruth Ann Kramer (Davis), 83, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on June 1, 2025, peacefully at home.

A memorial mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 28th , 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with the burial at Arborcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to time...

Jun 1, 2025

Christian Snyder Beckler, 18 of Effingham passed away on Sunday morning, June 1st, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 9, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon to time of service, Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

May 31, 2025

Leonard J. Kaufmann, 86 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham.

Leonard was born March 20, 1939 in Jasper County, the son of Thomas and Serena...

May 24, 2025

Marvin E. Higgenbotham, 83 of Farina, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A visitation will be held at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, June 2, 2025 with burial in Brown Cemetery, Edgewood, at a later date.

Marvin was...

May 19, 2025

Gerald J. Probst Sr., 81 of Watson, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the First Church of God in Effingham with burial in Watson Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church on...

May 16, 2025

Shirley A. Funneman, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Teutopolis on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am to 11:00 am Thursday at the funeral home....

May 15, 2025

Donald Williams Jr, 71 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with visitation being held from 11:00 am to time of service. Inurnment will take place in the...

May 14, 2025

Curtis E. "Curt" Anderson, 72, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at his home in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with military rites. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to time of service, Tuesday at the funeral home. In...

May 10, 2025

Doris Jean (Devore) Wyckoff, 92 of Effingham, formerly of Shumway, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:22 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with Jeff Michaels officiating. Burial will take place in Oakridge Cemetery, Effingham....

May 8, 2025

Beverly J. Niccum, 92 of Effingham, passed away May 8, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga.

Beverly was born December 17, 1932 in Effingham, the daughter of Paul and Martha (Gibson) Stephens.  She married Don Niccum on June 9, 1951 in Effingham.  They had two daughters, Melissa and Julie.  She worked for the Head Start program...

Apr 29, 2025

Robert Edward Wolters, Sr, 81, formerly a long-term resident of Effingham, IL, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, FL, on April 29, 2025.

Born on June 17, 1943, to Richard and Agnes Wolters, he had four siblings:  Arlene Pals (husband Rick), Jim Wolters (wife Cookie), Dolores Gonzales (husband Ric), and Tom Wolters (wife Ann).  Bob had...

Apr 26, 2025

Harold Lawrence Kaufman, 89, of Effingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born on October 19, 1935, Harold lived a life rich in knowledge, love and adventure.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at...

Apr 22, 2025

Larry D. Byers, 77, of Effingham, passed away on April 22, 2025.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, April 27, in the...

Apr 20, 2025

Philip H. Mette, 73, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on April 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Green Creek with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm...