Obituaries

Oct 5, 2024

Deborah Ann Knierim, 74, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park, Funkhouser. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.  Memorial donations...

Oct 2, 2024

Elizabeth "Libby" Teresa (Palo) Van De List, 70, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her home in Effingham, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Christ's Church in Effingham, with burial at St. Michael Cemetery in Sigel. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m....

Sep 26, 2024

Linus L. Willenborg, 80 of Teutopolis, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. A Knights of Columbus rosary will...

Sep 23, 2024

Eric K. Isom, 83, formerly of Sesser, IL, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home in Effingham, IL.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on October 5, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Sesser, IL. 5422 Church Street, (off Rt. 148) Sesser, IL 62884. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00AM and the Service...

Sep 11, 2024

Baby Randy, son of Skylar and Dawn Casanta, was born into his mother's arms and gracefully received into the eternity of his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

He is survived by: his parents- Dawn and Skylar Casanta; two sisters- Ava and Aurora Casanta; Grandparents- Robert Casanta and Emily Roach, Donella Casanta, and Paul and Beth...

Sep 5, 2024

Donald H. Bushur, 93 of Sigel, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024 at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Sigel. Following the Mass, burial with military honors will be held at St. Michael Cemetery. On...

Aug 31, 2024

Doris E. Jones, 91 of Effingham, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation in Effingham.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon to the time of service, Sunday at the...

Aug 20, 2024

Bill J. "Pete" Ballinger, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his home in Effingham.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date with burial in Drummond Cemetery, rural Neoga.

Bill was born March 31, 1936 in Shelby County, the son of Alonzo "Lon" and Rose M. (Holley) Ballinger. He married...

Aug 16, 2024

David Delbert Worman, 62 of Dieterich, died on Friday, August 16, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at  St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek, with burial in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 4:00 pm to...

Aug 11, 2024

Joseph J. "Smokey Joe" Weis, 87 of Teutopolis, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery with military rites. A Knights of...

Jul 18, 2024

Ricky J. Thompson, 65, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his home in Effingham, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, July 22, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Oakridge Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday...

Jul 17, 2024

Robert E. "Doc" Kralman, 75 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Carle Hospital in Urbana.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Interment will be held privately at Arborcrest Memorial Park, accompanied by military honors.

Doc was...

Jul 13, 2024

Ethan P. Bouser, 48 of Farina, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in the Farina Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Friday at...

Jul 10, 2024

Kenneth J. Tegeler, 70 of Dieterich, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Kenny was born August 11, 1953 in Effingham, the son of Joseph and Louise (Hoffman) Tegeler. He married Janet Koester on July 24, 1976...

Jul 6, 2024

Larry G. Alcoke, 77, formerly of Effingham, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his home in East Galesburg.

Private family graveside services with military rites will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham. Memorial donations may be given online to the Air Commando Association. https://aircommando.org

Larry was born September 15, 1946 in Effingham, the...

Jul 3, 2024

Debra E. "Debbie" Overbeck, 66, passed away July 3, 2024 at her home in Dieterich with her husband and daughters by her side.

Debbie was born December 16, 1957, the daughter of Darrell and Mary (Ping) Neal.  She was an avid reader and lover of music.  You would often find her cooking for her family in the...

Jul 1, 2024

Peggy L. Phelan, 77, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her home in rural Dieterich.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Elliottstown. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday...

Jul 1, 2024

Malinda C. "Mindy" Reardon, 44 of Effingham, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with private burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the charity of the...

Jun 18, 2024

Marie C. Dust, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at her home in Effingham, surrounded by her family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 21, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00 pm...

Jun 12, 2024

Verena E. Allen, 103 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Green Creek. Visitation will be held from 8:30 am...