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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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