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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...
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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
1932 - 2026
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...
Raymond T. "Ski" BilinskiRaymond T. "Ski" Bilinski
1934 - 2026
Raymond T. "Ski" Bilinski, 91, of Effingham, IL, formerly of Pana, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at The Glenwood in Effingham. Committal services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 with military honors at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL. Visitation will be held from...
Kenneth A. DavidsonKenneth A. Davidson
Kenneth A. Davidson, 97 of Marion, Illinois passed away at 12:01 p.m. Sundaym, January 18, 2026 at Herrin Hospital. Services will be held at Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Goldman officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m....
Rosemary PercivalRosemary Percival
Rosemary Percival, 93, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, at her home. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Watson Cemetery in Watson, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on...
Juanita BoggsJuanita Boggs
1925 - 2026
Juanita Boggs, 100, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with her daughters by her side. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at First Church of God in Effingham. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m....
William OrrWilliam C. Orr
1943 - 2026
William Curtis "Bill" Orr, lovingly known as "Uncle Willy", 82, of Strasburg, IL, formerly of Hanna City, IL, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Evelyn's House in Creve Coeur, MO. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, in St. Paul Lutheran Church, Strasburg,...
Beverly (Tilley) RossBeverly Rose (Tilley) Ross
Beverly Rose (Tilley) Ross passed away peacefully at her Del Cerro Heights home in San Diego on January 6, 2026. She was born in Effingham, Illinois on June 28, 1940, the first of six children of Albert Thomas Tilley and Caryl Tilley (Parker). Beverly was 85 years old. Bev grew up in the small town of Effingham with...
Dale WeberDale L. Weber
1965 - 2026
Dale L. Weber, 60, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home in rural Louisville. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Headyville Christian Church in rural Jasper County, with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Burial will follow in the Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove....
Robert E. (Bob) RueterRobert E. (Bob) Rueter
1951 - 2026
Robert E. (Bob) Rueter, 74, of Shumway, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born September 28, 1951, in Flora, IL, the son of Robert F. and Elsie (Ashley) Rueter. Bob was an artist, photographer, musician, and a die-hard Bears fan. He spent many years as...
Donald MeyerDonald F. Meyer
1936 - 2026
Donald F. Meyer of Teutopolis, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19th, 2026 surrounded by family. Donald was born on January 4th, 1936 to Andrew and Kathryn (Laux) Meyer. He celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this year surrounded by friends and family. Donald married Gloria Kibler on October 11, 1958,...
Robert Dake MannRobert Dake Mann
Robert Dake Mann, 91, of Effingham, IL, passed into Eternal Life with Christ on the evening of Saturday, January 17, 2026. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, IL. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in Effingham. Visitation will be held...
Larry Pagel Sr.Larry Keith Pagel Sr.
1939 - 2026
Larry Keith Pagel, Sr., 86, of Effingham, Illinois passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held at Pagel Funeral Home in Edgewood, Illinois on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM with viewing one hour prior to the start of service. Interment...
Peggy AndersonPeggy Ann Anderson
1941 - 2026
Peggy Ann Anderson, 84, of Farina, passed away at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital on January 2nd, 2026. She was born to Charles and Margaret (Bittner) Clark on April 11th, 1941, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She would marry William "Bill" Anderson on September 12th, 1964, at the Moon Run Presbyterian Church in...
Kenneth (Ken) Norbert StuckeyKenneth (Ken) Norbert Stuckey
1947 - 2025
Kenneth (Ken) Norbert Stuckey, 78 years old of Effingham, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Anthony...
Ruth C. WhiteRuth C. White
1938 - 2025
Ruth C. White, 87, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park in...
Diana (Arrasmith) DelneroDiana (Arrasmith) Delnero
1960 - 2025
Diana (Arrasmith) Delnero, 65, of St. Elmo, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday,...
John ButlerJohn "J.D." Butler
1935 - 2025
John Dale "J.D." Butler, age 90, of Effingham, Illinois, and formerly of Clay County, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Effingham. A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will...
Charles F. DavisCharles F. Davis
Charles F. Davis, 87, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham. With his passion for fly fishing and his love for springtime, a celebration of life will be held in the spring when the leaves are out and the fish are biting. Johnson...
Barbara RidgwayBarbara Jean Ridgway
1931 - 2025
Barbara Jean (Crouch) Ridgway, 93, of Newton, went to be with her heavenly Father on December 12, 2025, at 3:13 am with her twin daughters by her side at the home of her daughter, Carolyn, where she had lived the last eight years. Funeral services honoring Barbara's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday,...
