Michael R. Wente
Jun 29, 2026
Michael R. Wente, 76, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home in Teutopolis.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Inurnment in the columbarium at St. Francis Cemetery will follow with military rites. A memorial visitation will be held from 4:30 p.m. to...
Evelyn M. Smith
Jun 21, 2026
Evelyn May (Bartimus) Smith, 77 of Effingham, IL, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care.
Evelyn was born May 21, 1949, in Prairie Township, Shelby County, IL, the daughter of Otis Henry and Ethel Lorena (Tarrant) Bartimus.
In addition to her love for her family, Evelyn was very passionate about Genealogy and devoted much of her life...
Robert J. Deters
Jun 21, 2026
Robert J. Deters passed from this life after a long bout with dementia at Willow Breeze Hospice in Mattoon on Father’s Day, June 21, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lillyville. Burial will be in the church cemetery with graveside military rights. Visitation will be held...
Dean Willenborg
Jun 18, 2026
Dean A. Willenborg, 67 of Montrose, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 26, 2026 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lillyville, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. Memorial donations may...
Ronald G. Kraft
Jun 18, 2026
Ronald G. “Ron” Kraft, 76 of Teutopolis, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Inurnment, with military rites, will take place at a later date in the columbarium at St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation...
Mayme M. Burk
Jun 17, 2026
Mayme M. Burk, 88 of Effingham, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
Mayme was born November 12, 1937 in Ingraham, the daughter of Elijah and Orie (Bryant) Kepley. She spent many years working for Dr. John Schlanser at Schlanser Chiropractic Center in Effingham.
Mayme was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Stacy...
Joseph Platz
Jun 4, 2026
Joseph Platz, 88, of Sigel, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sigel, with burial in the St. Michael Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Suzanne P. Weber
May 21, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Suzanne Weber, 85, of Teutopolis, Illinois.
Suzanne was born on August 23, 1940, to Roger and Alberta Niemeyer Weber, and departed this life on May 21, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Alberta Niemeyer Weber. Suzanne is survived by her sister, Joyce Pulsfort, and brother-in-law Larry Pulsfort; her brother,...
Harold Aloysius Goeckner
May 19, 2026
Harold Aloysius Goeckner, 81, of Teutopolis, Illinois, peacefully entered into eternal life at his home, surrounded by his cherished wife and loving family, on May 19, 2026.
Harold was born on August 26, 1944, in the family home in Bishop Creek, the son of Ferd and Alice (Dust) Goeckner. He was a 1962 graduate of Teutopolis High School and married his...
Donald J. Kemme
May 18, 2026
Donald J. Kemme, 90 of Effingham, formerly of Shumway, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Shumway with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on...
Stacy Dean Korando
May 14, 2026
Stacy Dean Korando, 51, of Effingham, passed away at 11:29 p.m. May 14, 2026 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with a private burial at a later date at the Village of Steeleville Paradise Cemetery. In...
Yvonne G. Daume
May 5, 2026
Yvonne Georgia Daume, 84, of Effingham, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a life well lived.
A visitation and celebration of Yvonne’s life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Effngham on Sunday, May 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Yvonne was born...
Sharon P. Harris
Apr 29, 2026
SHARON PATRICIA ANNE HARRIS (76), born to Ferd L. McWhorter and Eileen Mary Henderson-McWhorter, and beloved wife of Alan R. Harris, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at Carle Foundation Hospital. She faced a short battle of aggressive brain cancer.
She was born, at her home, to the proud parents of Ferd L. McWhorter and Eileen Mary Henderson-McWhorter. Sharon was...
Daniel J. Bushur
Apr 27, 2026
Danny Bushur passed away on April 27, 2026, at the hospital following an automobile accident. His passing is deeply felt by his family.
Danny was the son of his late mother, Charlene Bushur, and Rich Bushur, and was raised in a close-knit family in Effingham County, Illinois. He was raised in the Catholic faith and had a natural curiosity, always interested...
Ruth C. Swingler
Apr 27, 2026
Ruth C. Swingler, 84 of Sigel, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Sigel with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on...
Marianne Buenerkemper
Apr 23, 2026
Marianne Buenerkemper, 96 of Effingham, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Teutopolis. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....
Francis E. Mulvaney
Apr 19, 2026
Francis E. Mulvaney, 78 of Effingham, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
No public services will be held at this time. Burial will take place at a later date.
Francis was born November 23, 1947 in Salem, the son of Ralph and Wanda (Miselbrook) Mulvaney. He married Mary Lou Miller on April 30, 1994 and she...
Darlene M. Walsh
Apr 18, 2026
Darlene M. Walsh, 70 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham.
No public services will be held at this time.
Darlene was born February 12, 1956 in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Winniferd (Wingard) Chrisman. She married Gary Walsh, and he preceded her in death in 2006.
Darlene is survived...
Michael E. "Mike" Amacher
Apr 14, 2026
Michael E."Mike" Amacher (68) of Farina passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.Mike was born on December 31, 1957 in Mattoon, IL, to parents Daniel and Dorothy Amacher. He married Cynthia Amacher in 2004.Mike is survived by his children, Lisa (Robert) Harper, Josh (Rhea Shirley) Amacher, Alicia (Ashley) Davis, Wayne (Kristin) Reid, and Makia...
Theodore P. "Ted" Brown
Apr 11, 2026
Theodore P. "Ted" Brown, 66 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
At this time, no public services are being held.
