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Delores MillerDelores A. Miller
1936 - 2026
Delores Ann "Dee" Miller, 89 of Effingham, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham. No public services are being held at this time. Memorial donations may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor's choice....
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Della StewartDella Alice Stewart
1934 - 2026
Della Alice Stewart, age 91, of St. Elmo, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 09, 2026. Funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Elmo Christian Church in St. Elmo, Illinois. Interment will follow at Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of service....
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Debra StortzumDebra Lin Stortzum
1961 - 2026
Debra Lin "Debbie" Stortzum, age 64, of Ramsey, IL passed away on February 22, 2026. Debbie was born March 20, 1961 in Flora, IL the daughter of James and Shirley Pierson. She married Charles "Chuck" Stortzum on April 3, 2004. Debbie was a retired educator for Ramsey School. She was very family oriented and she...
Judith A. "Judy" WillenborgJudith A. "Judy" Willenborg
Judith A. "Judy" Willenborg, 89, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Willowbrook in Effingham, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham....
Leonard "Lennie" BushurLeonard "Lennie" Bushur
1938 - 2026
Leonard "Lennie" Bushur, 87, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St....
Ruth WhitleyRuth Whitley
Ruth Whitley, 89, of Effingham, IL passed away on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, IL. Burial will be at Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on...
Roger EvansRoger Evans
1954 - 2026
Roger Evans, 71, of Effingham, IL, passed away on February 14, 2026, peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Born August 7th, 1954, in Charleston, Roger was the son of Orville and Cathryn Evans. Roger was known for his kindness, dedication, humor, and generosity. He could be found spending time outside and...
Carol KrekeCarol Lynn Kreke
Carol Lynn Kreke passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, surrounded by her family. Carol was born April 1, 1954, in Decatur, to Lon and Marie Ernest. She married Mark Kreke on July 12, 1991, who cared for her with unwavering devotion. Carol was happiest as a mother and "Grandma." She enjoyed traveling, flowers,...
Barbara MutzBarbara Joan Mutz
Our kind and gentle mother, Barbara Joan Mutz, 92, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Village Green Memory Care in McKinney Texas. She was born on January 22, 1934, in Montrose Illinois to Lloyd and Irene Steger and grew up on the family farm near Montrose Illinois. Barbara attended Newton Community High School and...
Dorothy GrunlohDorothy M. Grunloh
1932 - 2026
Dorothy M. Grunloh, 93, of Effingham passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00...
Mildred RinckerMildred B. Rincker
1921 - 2026
Mildred Berniece Rincker, 104, of Strasburg, IL, passed away at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at St. Anthony Hospital, Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00...
Madonna VahlingMadonna M. Vahling
1941 - 2026
Madonna M. Vahling, 84 of Island Grove, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 1, 2026 with her family around her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Island Grove, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to...
Roberta L. ConourRoberta L. Conour
1948 - 2026
Roberta L. Conour, 77, of Batavia, Ohio passed away on March 2, 2026, at Clermont Mercy Hospital. "Bobbie" was born on August 16, 1948, in Effingham, Illinois, the first daughter of Jacob and Leota (Siefken) Evans. Bobbie is survived by her husband, John (Jack) and two children: Charles Conour and wife Linda along...
Marilyn SproatMarilyn Joy Sproat
1923 - 2026
Marilyn "Biff" Joy Sproat, age 92, of the Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, Illinois, formerly of St. Elmo, passed away at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Effingham, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Online condolences...
Barbara A. BoomgardenBarbara A. Boomgarden
Barbara A. Boomgarden, 89, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Mason Union Cemetery in Mason, IL. Visitation...
Daniel J. MundyDaniel J. Mundy
Dan "Danny" Mundy was born July 2, 1941, in Springfield, Ohio, and passed away peacefully January 31, 2026, at 84. He lived the past 20 years in Watson, Illinois. Baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1957, his faith guided his life and the way he treated others. He is survived by Jackie, his wife of 63 years;...
Jason BowenJason W. Bowen
1985 - 2026
Jason W Bowen, age 40, of Farina, Illinois, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Salem Township Hospital, Salem, Illinois. Funeral Service will take place on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Pagel Funeral Home, Edgewood, Illinois. Burial will take place in Keens Chapel...
Ronald AshbaughRonald Ray Ashbaugh
Ronald Ray Ashbaugh, age 84, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, Illinois, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Arborcrest...
Betty ElamBetty Phillips Elam
1928 - 2026
Betty Florine Phillips Elam, 97, of Effingham, Illinois, formerly of Greenville, Illinois, passed away on February 7, 2026 at Heartland Senior Living, Neoga, Illinois. Betty was born on March 29, 1928 in rural Greenville to Forrest and Wava Merry. She attended Greenville schools graduating from Greenville High...
Clara ShortClara G. Short
1935 - 2026
Clara G. Short age 90, of Newton, Illinois passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Carle Richland Memorial Long Term Care. Funeral services celebrating Clara's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Central Christian Church, Newton, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 7:00...
Dustin James OrdnerDustin James Ordner
Dustin James Ordner, 49, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Teutopolis, Illinois, passed away on January 28, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1976, in Effingham, IL, to Jim and Jeanne Ordner. Dustin lived courageously, building a vast circle of friendships that spanned the world. He collected memories and stories...
Caroline Marie DietzenCaroline Marie Dietzen
1960 - 2026
Caroline Marie Dietzen of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham, IL. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m....
David MillerDavid Miller
David James Miller, 58, of Effingham, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Survivors are his forever partner Sanda, sons Dusty and Brandon, daughter Chrissy, mother Martha, sisters Rita, Julie, Susan, Chris, Sheila and Allison, brothers George and Josh, 10 grandchildren and...
Barbara WatkinsBarbara June Watkins
Barbara June Watkins, 93, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 7:19 a.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, in Shelbyville Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home with Pastor Neva Carter officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday in the...
Lee G. EalyLee G. Ealy
1940 - 2026
Lee G. Ealy, 85, of Effingham Illinois passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Effingham. Graveside services will be held at a later date to be announced at Little Prairie Cemetery, Jackson Township, Effingham with military rites. Services are in the care of...
