Obituaries

Nov 17, 2024

Delbert John Habing, 92, passed away at 5:20 pm on November 17,2024, in his home surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 22, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham with burial in Arborcrest Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00...

Nov 16, 2024

Cheryl E. Mix, 72 of Effingham, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Bailey Cemetery in rural Jasper County.

Cheryl was born February 26, 1952 in Effingham, the daughter of Elmer King and Phyllis...

Nov 12, 2024

Taylor R. Matlock, 13 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

A time of visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Those attending are encouraged to wear Taylor's favorite color, purple. Memorial donations may...

Nov 6, 2024

Ladeana Kenter, 67 of North Port, Florida, formerly of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Ladeana touched a lot of lives, but the family has requested that the services remain for the family; thank you for your understanding in this difficult time. Memorial donations may be given to...

Nov 5, 2024

Harold H. "Butch" Esker, 96 of Teutopolis, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Best Care in Punta Gorda, Florida.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with inurnment in the St. Francis Columbarium.

Butch was born March 19,...

Nov 5, 2024

Billy G. Harvey, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his home in Effingham.

No public services will be held.

Nov 3, 2024

Anita "Sis" Marie Russell, 63, of Effingham, joined her husband Stan Russell Sr in heaven on November 3, 2024 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Sis was born on June 14, 1961...

Oct 22, 2024

Wilma K. Buhnerkempe, 90 of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Monday, November 4, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m....

Oct 14, 2024

Mary Catherine Borries, age 73 of Effingham, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Her family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham.

Mary was born July 7, 1951 in Teutopolis, the daughter of Clarence...

Oct 9, 2024

Victor Grant Wagy, 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home in Effingham, surrounded by his loved ones.

No services are planned at this time.

Grant was born on July 16, 1961, in Effingham, a son of Victor Ward Wagy and Rowena (Schmidt). He grew up in Newton, IL, where he graduated...

Oct 6, 2024

Thelma L. Mette, 95, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at her home in Effingham.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Green Creek. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00...

Oct 5, 2024

John B. Will, 84 of Shumway, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.

No services are being held at this time.

John was born March 22, 1940 in Teutopolis, the son of Albert and Catherine (Heuerman) Will.

He is survived by his longtime friend, Cathy McWhorter...

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...