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Kenneth B. Hardiek

Kenneth B. Hardiek

Jan 18, 2025

Kenneth B. Hardiek, 89 of Teutopolis, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

**Due to illness in the family, the funeral mass scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 2025, will now be held privately. The visitation on Friday, January 24th has been canceled. A celebration of Kenneth's life will be planned...

Michael R. Mislan

Michael R. Mislan

Jan 17, 2025

Michael R. "Mike" Mislan, 77 of Effingham, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

*No services will be held at this time.

Barbara E. Mcmahan

Barbara E. Mcmahan

Jan 15, 2025

Barbara E. McMahan, 69 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, surrounded by family and close friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Ramsey Cemetery, rural Effingham. Visitation will be held from 5:00...

John M. Baker

John M. Baker

Jan 13, 2025

John Michael "Bake" Baker, 69, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home in St. Peter, Illinois.

Graveside military rites and interment will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, March 24, 2025 at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Sigel. A reception with refreshments will immediately follow at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Hall in Sigel....

Eugene H. Runde

Eugene H. Runde

Jan 9, 2025

Eugene H. "Gene" (Hezzy) Runde, 93 of Teutopolis, passed away at the home where he was born on January 9, 2025 surrounded by his family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, January 13, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with...

Brian G. Westendorf

Brian G. Westendorf

Jan 1, 2025

Brian G. Westendorf, 63 of Teutopolis, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, January 6, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to...

Sarah D. Semple

Sarah D. Semple

Dec 30, 2024

Sarah Danielle Semple, 38 of Newton, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm...

Jim Ashley

Jim Ashley

Dec 28, 2024

James Michael Ashley, affectionately known as Jim to friends and family, 41, of Effingham, left his earthly body on December 28th, 2024, at 7:15am.

Due to the incoming weather, funeral services will now be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will...

Matthew D. Daume

Matthew D. Daume

Dec 27, 2024

Matthew 'Matt" Damon Daume, 52, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on December 27, 2024.

Born March 26, 1972, in Vandalia, he was the beloved son of Yvonne Wagner Daume and the late Stoy Daume. He will be missed by his daughter Kelsey (Zachary) Morrison, grandsons Liam, Elijah, and Killian; brother Paul Daume; brother Mike (Ciara) Daume, and...

Gerald M. Borries

Gerald M. Borries

Dec 25, 2024

Gerald M. Borries, 75 of Teutopolis, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00...

Donald H. Deters

Donald H. Deters

Dec 25, 2024

Donald Herman Deters of Teutopolis passed away on December 25th, 2024, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, December 30, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Sunday at...

Linda L. Willenborg

Linda L. Willenborg

Dec 25, 2024

Linda (Apke) Willenborg, age 86, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Monday, December 30, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lillyville, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday at the...

Karen Dust

Karen Dust

Dec 23, 2024

Karen D. Dust, 83 of Effingham, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Friday, January 3, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at the funeral...

Doris D. Eveland

Doris D. Eveland

Dec 19, 2024

Doris D. Eveland, 91 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.

A private family service was held with burial in Rentfro Cemetery, Shumway.

Rosemary L. Reed

Rosemary L. Reed

Dec 16, 2024

Rosemary L. Reed, 46 of Salem, formerly of Effingham, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Salem.

No public services will be held at this time.

Donnie Goeckner

Donnie Goeckner

Nov 29, 2024

Donald "Donnie" Goeckner, 73 of Bishop Creek, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, December 12, 2024 , at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek. A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12th from...

D. Clark Steele

D. Clark Steele

Nov 28, 2024

Dennis C. "Clark" Steele, 71 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

Arrangements are being made at this time.

Clark was born August 31, 1953 in Fairfield, the son of Clarence and Mary (Sims) Steele. He married Debra L. Ashbaugh on April 6, 1994.

Clark is survived...

Arthur L. Wolfert

Arthur L. Wolfert

Nov 27, 2024

Arthur L. "Art" Wolfert, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at his home in Mason.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial donations may...

Ellen M. Bell

Ellen M. Bell

Nov 23, 2024

Eleanor M. "Ellen" Bell, 89 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with a time of visitation from 10:00 am to the time of service. Graveside services will be held...

Ellouise M. Wallin

Ellouise M. Wallin

Nov 20, 2024

Ellouise Wallin, 92, of Teutopolis passed away peacefully at 5:58 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis. A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8th,...

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