Obituaries

Search Obituaries and Share Condolences

Terrence William Trolinger

Terrence William Trolinger

Feb 15, 2017

Terry Trolinger, was the son of William Carpenter Trolinger and Erma Louise Neuman. He was born August 19, 1942, in San Antonio, Texas, a descendant of immigrants including his 4th great-grandfather, Kentucky Governor Evan Shelby, the George Spears Carpenter of Carpenter's Station in Kentucky in the early 1800's, and the Neuman's and Trolinger's who migrated to Texas. Terry loved camping...

Loretta P. Koester

Loretta P. Koester

Feb 9, 2017

Mrs. Jack (Loretta P.) Koester, 91, of Teutopolis, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Thursday, February 9, 2017, at her home in Teutopolis. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis, with burial in the church cemetery. A Scriptural Rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m....

Donald J. Gardner

Donald J. Gardner

Feb 3, 2017

Donald J. Gardner, 86, of rural Watson, passed away Friday morning, February 3, 2017 at H.S.H.S. St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. With military graveside rights. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m....

Raymond Kaufman

Raymond Kaufman

Jan 30, 2017

Raymond J. "Ray" Kaufman, 79 of Sigel, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Monday, January 30, 2017 at Heartland Christian Village in Neoga. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 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 8:00 p.m....

John H. Helmink

John H. Helmink

Jan 28, 2017

John Henry Helmink, 75, of rural Teutopolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Sacred Heart Church, Lillyville, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the church,...

Maryann Borries

Maryann Borries

Jan 27, 2017

Maryann Borries, 91 of Effingham, passed away at 10:04 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at Sara Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. A funeral mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, February 2, 2017 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time...

Rita Marie Hunnicutt

Rita Marie Hunnicutt

Jan 26, 2017

Rita Marie Hardiek Hunnicutt, 90 of Effingham, passed into her heavenly home, fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017. She was surrounded by her sister, Margie, nephew, Jerry, niece, Bonnie Steppe and Fr. Ralph at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 30,...

Robert A. "Bob" Grunloh

Robert A. "Bob" Grunloh

Jan 25, 2017

Robert A. "Bob" Grunloh, 75 of Montrose, formerly of Teutopolis, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening, February 3, 2017 at Bauer Funeral Home in Teutopolis, with a 7:00 p.m. parish prayer service. A private family internment will be held at St. Francis Cemetery, Saturday February...

Nancy E. Deters

Nancy E. Deters

Jan 23, 2017

Nancy E. Deters, 80 of Effingham, passed away Monday morning, January 23, 2017 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Sigel, with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church with...

Janice Blankenship

Janice Blankenship

Jan 22, 2017

Janice C. Blankenship, 75 of Effingham, passed away at 5:07 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at H.S.H.S St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Griffith Cemetery, Brownstown. Visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. to time of service, Wednesday afternoon at...

Joyce D. Connours

Joyce D. Connours

Jan 21, 2017

Joyce D. Connours, 72, passed away at 2:39 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her home in rural Effingham. Private family services will be held at a later date. Joyce was born February 12, 1944 in rural St. Peter, the daughter of Victor and Laurene (Meyer) Hollman. She married Jack Connours on February 14, 1971 and he preceded her in...

David George Cron

David George Cron

Jan 16, 2017

David G. Cron I, 65 of Farina, passed away on January 16, 2017 at H.S.H.S. St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham. A memorial visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. David was born on December 16, 1951,...

Esther C. Walk

Esther C. Walk

Jan 15, 2017

Esther C. Walk, 90 of Effingham, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to...

Martha P. Wente

Martha P. Wente

Jan 12, 2017

Martha P. Wente, 88, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Betty L. Mietzner

Betty L. Mietzner

Jan 4, 2017

Betty Lee (Wendt) Curry Mietzner, 90, passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 at her home in Stewardson. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shumway with burial in Stewardson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Bauer Funeral Home in...

Frank J. Doedtman

Frank J. Doedtman

Jan 4, 2017

Frank J. Doedtman, 91, of rural Effingham (Green Creek) passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2017 at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Effingham. A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, 2016 at St. Mary Help of Christians Church, Green Creek with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday...

Verena M. Quatman

Verena M. Quatman

Dec 26, 2016

Verena M. Quatman, 96, passed away at 4:15p.m. Monday, December 26, 2016 at her home in Teutopolis. A funeral mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the church...

Robert F. "Bob" Martelli

Robert F. "Bob" Martelli

Dec 23, 2016

Robert F. "Bob" Martelli, 88 of Effingham, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at Mason Point in Sullivan. A spiritual memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with Fr. Zach Edgar officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to time of service, Wednesday at the...

Clara M. Brummer

Clara M. Brummer

Dec 13, 2016

Clara Brummer, 83, formerly of Mountain Grove, MO, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away December 13, 2016. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Joseph Church - Island Grove with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to time of service, Friday morning at the St....

Paul E. Bushur

Paul E. Bushur

Dec 13, 2016

Paul E. Bushur, 91 of Sigel, passed away at 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Sigel with burial in St. Michael Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries when they are posted.

About Bauer Funeral Homes Obituaries

Bauer Funeral Homes offer a collection of obituaries for Effingham County, Illinois. We conduct funeral services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

A logo for grief steps with an orange wave on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.