Bauer Funeral Home

01/20/2026

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 Octo...

01/14/2026

James A. Jim Mette, 78 of rural Effingham, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Willowbrook Memory Care in Effingham, surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1030 am on Friday, January 16, 2026 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bishop Creek with burial

01/12/2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our local law enforcement for leading our funeral processions. Your professionalism, respect, and compassion provide comfort for the families we serve and ensure a dignified tribute to their loved one. We are grateful for your continued service to our community and for the care you show during moments that matter most. 💙🚔

Thank you to Bauer Funeral Home for providing a pie for every Officer - we truly appreciate the treat!

01/03/2026

Marcella G. Sally Wakefield, 86 of Shumway, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1130 am, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Shumway, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation

01/02/2026

Bradley D. Pygott, 54, of Effingham, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Brad was born on October 7, 1971 in Mattoon to Carl and Janice Buck Pygott. He graduated from St. Anthony High School with the Class of 1990. Brad worked at St. Anthony Hospital for many years before

12/31/2025

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Joan Berry Jourdan, 90 of Effingham, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga. Private services will be held with burial in Honey Cemetery in Bogota. Joan was born on December 10, 1935 in Olney, the daughter of Kenneth and Evelyn Chestnut Berry. She married

12/26/2025

Wyatt Dean Gerhardt, 26 of Jewett, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025. No public services will be held at this time.

12/26/2025

Gregory William Greg Pruemer, 43 of Teutopolis, passed away on December 23, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. A Funeral Mass for Greg will be held at 1130 am on Monday, December 29, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Visitation will be held at the church

12/21/2025

Hutson Everett Westendorf, 11-month-old son of Jack and Mackenzie Westendorf, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025. Funeral services to honor Hutsons life will be held at 500 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at New Hope Church in Newton with visitation being held from 200 pm to the time of

12/19/2025

Margaret A. Margie Clayton Apke, 89 of Effingham, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Heartland Senior Living in Neoga. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 am Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony

12/18/2025

Kimberly Kay Rieman, 57, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home in Teutopolis, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1030 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis with burial in St. Francis

12/17/2025

Raymond F. Bud Nuxoll, Jr., 86, formerly of Effingham, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at his home in Aurora. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 am Saturday, January 3, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery.