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Gerald Probst Sr.
1943 - 2025
Gerald J. Probst Sr., 81 of Watson, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the First Church of God in Effingham with burial in Watson Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from...
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George Coussens
1942 - 2025
George F. Coussens, 83, of Pekin, formerly of Canton, Avon, St. Augustine, and Port Byron, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8:55 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born to Remy August and Alma Mary (Martens) Coussens in Moline on February 21, 1942. He married Nadine A. Schormann of...
Dr. Marshall Slingerland
1932 - 2025
Dr. Marshall (Doc) V. Slingerland DVM(ret.) 92 Doc was called home on February 4, 2025 from his toils here on earth with his daughter, Sharon by his side. As per Doc's wishes, he was cremated with his ashes to be scattered in and around Trowbridge. So, a celebration of life is being planned for June 7, 2025 at...
Inis Kistner Probst
1934 - 2025
Inis Faye Kistner Probst, age 91, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 7:56 AM - Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM - Monday, May 19, 2025, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton, Illinois with Fr. Pawel Luczak celebrating mass. Visitation will be...
Lawrence (Larry) R. Buhnerkempe
1938 - 2025
Lawrence (Larry) R. Buhnerkempe, 86, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 sur-rounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 with a visitation before Mass from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in St. Clare Hall at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic...
James Honn
1952 - 2025
James Douglas Honn, affectionately known as Doug to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 73. He was born on March 21, 1952, in Mattoon, Illinois, to James B. Honn and Barbara (Bryant) Honn. Doug married Sheila (Bee) Honn in 1974, and together they shared 50 years of love,...
James Richard "Wolt" Wolters
1968 - 2025
James Richard "Wolt" Wolters, 78, of Effingham, IL, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2025. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M....
James W. "Jim" Bowlin
1940 - 2025
James W. "Jim" Bowlin, 84, of rural Effingham IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery in Effingham with military rites....
Stephen "Steve" Zerrusen
1951 - 2025
Stephen "Steve" Zerrusen, 73, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Effingham with military rites....
Doris Wyckoff
Doris Jean (Devore) Wyckoff, 92 of Effingham, formerly of Shumway, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:22 a.m. at Lakeland Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham, with Jeff Michaels officiating. Burial will...
John E Allsop
John E Allsop,75, of Shelbyville, IL passed away on April 30, 2025 at 8:12p.m.in HSHS St John's Hosipital, Springfield, IL. John was born May 4, 1949 to Margery May Coclasure and John Melvin Allsop. John was 20 years retirement in the National Guard, where he served as a tank mechanic and a material specialist among...
Betty Miller
1935 - 2025
Betty Jo (Chesnut) Miller age 89, of Beecher City, passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2025, at Heartland Senior Living surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13th at the Headyville Christian Church with Pastor Carroll Ross officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00...
Ferrel "Bus" Seaman
1929 - 2025
Ferrel "Bus" Seaman, 95, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Clay County Hospital in Flora, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, prior to the ser-vice at Centenary United Methodist Church in Effingham. Funeral services will follow the visita-tion at...
Craig Tegenkamp
1960 - 2025
Craig Alan Tegenkamp, affectionately known as "Tego" and "Papa T" passed away on May 1, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on August 27, 1960.
Joane Jordan
1931 - 2025
Joane "Jo" M. Jordan's charisma, care for others, and curiosity were evident in every chapter of her life. At peace and surrounded by her loving family, Joane passed away on February 20th, 2025 at the age of 93. After graduating from the Mississippi State College for Women-also known as "The W"-in 1953, Joane...
Linda Herrmann
1947 - 2025
Linda Sue Herrmann, 77 of Brownstown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after a lengthy battle with spinocerebellar ataxia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Peter, Illinois with Rev. Ryan Meyer officiating. Visitation will...
Robert Wolters, Sr.
Robert Edward Wolters, Sr, 81, formerly a long-term resident of Effingham, IL, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, FL, on April 29, 2025. Born on June 17, 1943, to Richard and Agnes Wolters, he had four siblings: Arlene Pals (husband Rick), Jim Wolters (wife Cookie), Dolores Gonzales (husband Ric), and Tom...
Mary Renshaw
1933 - 2025
Mary Elizabeth Renshaw, a cherished matriarch, passed away at the age of 92 on April 30, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Born on April 2, 1933, in Findlay, she was the daughter of Otto and Mary (Harbert) Garrett. Her life was a testament to the power of love, family, and faith. Mary's journey...
Bruce Krile
1956 - 2025
Bruce L. Krile, 69, of Strasburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Grace Lutheran Church, Strasburg, IL, with Rev. Kene Whybrew officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Howe & Yockey...
Harold Kaufman
Harold Lawrence Kaufman, 89, of Effingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Born on October 19, 1935, Harold lived a life rich in knowledge, love and adventure. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 29, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Bauer Funeral Home in Effingham. A Mass of Christian burial will...
Vera R. Keplar
1937 - 2025
Vera R. Keplar, 87, of Effingham, IL, went peacefully on to be with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2025 with her daughter at her side at Willowbrook Memory Support Residences in Effingham. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Effingham. Burial will be at...
Larry Byers
Larry D. Byers, 77, of Effingham, passed away on April 22, 2025. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham, with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, April 27, in the church....
Philip Mette
Philip H. Mette, 73, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away on April 20, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 26, 2025 at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Green Creek with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00...
Michael Brummer
Michael J. Brummer, 77 of Bishop Creek, rural Dieterich, died Wednesday morning, April 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Bishop Creek, with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will...
Mary Semple
1923 - 2025
Mary Ellen (Slichenmyer) Semple, age 102, of West Liberty, Illinois, went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM - Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois, with Garry Hostettler and Rick Catt officiating. The burial will be in the Haven Hill...
