Raymond H. "Ray" Petzing, 93, of Effingham, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Ray was born on September 21, 1916 in rural Altamont to Edward and Alvina (Hoese) Petzing. He married Rose Marie Dust on July 24, 1948 and she preceded him in death in 1996.
Ray was an operator of Wabash Independent Oil in Effingham. He also operated a gas station in Teutopolis for 23 years before that. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Effingham, Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council #2874, and the Effingham American Legion Post #120.

John Joseph Thoele, 84, of Pawnee died peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 9:25 a.m. at St. Joseph's Home in Springfield.
He was born February 25, 1926, in Chicago, the son of Lawrence and Frances Weis Thoele. John attended parochial schools in Chicago, graduating early from high school to join the Army Air Force. He served with the occupation forces in Europe and was recalled during the Korean War, serving in the state of Washington.

Catherine L. Flood, 83, of rural Teutopolis, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at her home.
She was born on December 2, 1926 in Teutopolis to Fred and Catherine (Doedtman) Waldhoff. She married Robert J. Flood on May 22, 1954 and he preceded her in death on February 29, 2008.
Catherine was a homemaker, and a member of St. Isidore Parish in Bishop Creek and St. Isidore Council of Catholic Women.
Survivors include her 3 sons, David (wife Joyce), Paul (wife Tonya) and Glen (wife Amber) all of Dieterich; 7 daughters, Mary (Vincent) Klingler of Mason, Evelyn (John) Schabbing of Teutopolis, Linda (Paul) Ruesken of Shumway, Dianne (Steve) Schabbing of Teutopolis, Eileen (Joseph) Vahling of Lillyville, Brenda (Dennis) Vahling of Stewardson, and Karen (Gary) Ludwig of Sigel; 40 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Catherine B. Thoele, 76, of Teutopolis, went to join her Heavenly Father on Sunday, April 11, 2010 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.
Catherine was born on March 29, 1934 at Green Creek, Effingham, County, the daughter of John H. and Theresa Mary (Waldhoff) Meyer. She married Harold V. Thoele on September 13, 1952 at St. Mary Help of Christian's Church in Green Creek, and he survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Steve (wife Ellen) Thoele of Dieterich, Kevin Thoele and fiance Sandy Ruholl of Effingham, and Randy (wife Amy) Thoele of Effingham; 4 daughters, Debbie (husband Richard) Aumiller of Marion, Jerri Lynn (husband Doug) Boles of Indianapolis, IN., Judy (husband Kip) Johnson of Effingham and Beth Huston of Plano, TX; 22 grandchildren, Tammy (Nathan) Wente, Kelly (Ted) Helmink, Eric Thoele, Riley (Sommer) Aumiller, Robbie and Allison Aumiller, Matthew Ward, Michael (Beth) Ward, Melissa Ward and special friend John, Sasha (Derek) Hudson, Isaac and Grant Johnson, Lauren, Ryan, and Jon Huston, Derek, Tyler, Katie, Alex, Mattie, Ellie, and Ethan Thoele; 12 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Louis (Annie) Meyer of Teutopolis, Gene (Jeanie) Meyer of Effingham, Fred (Marilyn) Meyer of Teutopolis, Jim Meyer of Effingham and Gerald Meyer and friend Ruth of Effingham; 3 Sisters, Theresa Mae (Harold) Meinhart of Dieterich, Ann (Virgil) Kingery of Effingham, and Lucille (Larry) Buhnerkempe of Teutopolis. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers, Lawrence and John.

Frank H. Schniederjon passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at his home in Effingham.
He was born on June 27, 1918 in Sigel to Frank L. and Barbara (Nosbisch) Schniederjon. He married Genevieve L. Sehi on August 10, 1940.
Frank was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in commerce and law. He was admitted to practice law in Illinois on November 9, 1942.

Arthur J. Schleper, 85, of Effingham, died at 6:30 a.m. on March 31, 2010, at Evergreen Nursing Center in Effingham.
Art was born on April 15, 1924 in Teutopolis, the son of Frank and Florence (Feuerborn) Schleper. He married Marion Rottsalk of North Aurora, Illinois in 1949, with whom he raised their two children. She preceded him in death in 1982. He married Catherine Goeckner of Effingham in 1984. She survives. Also surviving are 1 son, Kevin (Cathryn) Schleper of Davis, Illinois; 1 daughter, Kathy (Allen) Marquardt of Urbana, Illinois; and 2 grandsons, John Marquardt and James Marquardt, both of Urbana.

Marilyn L. (Funneman) Smith, 53, of Teutopolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She will always be remembered as being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Teutopolis. Visitation was from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening, April 6 at St. Francis Church with a parish wake service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials for Marilyn may be made to the Donor's Choice.

Barbara H. "Barbie" Donsbach, 82, of Bishop Creek entered into eternal life at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010, in her home.
Barbie was born on December 20, 1927, in Teutopolis, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Katherine (Nosbisch) Zerrusen. She married Louis Donsbach on May 7, 1949, in Teutopolis and he died on January 20, 2003.
She was a dairy farmer with her husband and a member of St. Isidore Parish, Dieterich, where she was very active in her parish community as a religion teacher, member of the parish C.C.W., and former choir member. She was also a charter member of the Teutopolis C.D. of A. and a member of the Third Order of St. Francis.

Mary Ann Huber, 70, of Teutopolis passed away at 12:55 a.m., Friday, February 12, 2010 at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Mary Ann was born on August 11, 1939 in Sigel to Alphonse and Clara (Hoene) Ruholl. She married Joseph F. "Joe" Huber on August 4, 1962. She was a homemaker and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis and St. Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women.
Survivors include her husband, Joe of Teutopolis; son, David of Teutopolis; two daughters, Cindy (Lyle) Navel of Mattoon and Cheryl of Teutopolis; six grandchildren, Tyson Navel of Orlando, Florida, Rodney Huber and Nicole Huber, both of Teutopolis, Jamie (Scott) Dickerson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Chad and Scott Navel, both of Mattoon; brother, Joseph Ruholl of Teutopolis; and three sisters, Pauline (Richard) Worman of Effingham, Marcella (Gary) Kruger of Effingham, and Kathy (Philip) Niebrugge of Decatur.

Henry "Hank" J. Hemmen, 70, of Teutopolis, IL went to live with the Lord at 9:10 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010 at his home.
Henry was born on July 11, 1939 in Cumberland County, IL the son of Frank and Anna (Waldhoff) Hemmen. He married Anna Marie Thoele on September 9, 1961. She preceded him in death in 1971. He married Beverly Ann Braun on November 16, 1973 in Effingham and she survives.
He was a member of the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus, the Men's Holy Name Society of the church, a former Teutopolis town board member, and past president of the Teutopolis Lions Club.

Eileen Overbeck, 84, of Effingham, passed away at 10:54 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont.
She was born on April 17, 1925 in Shelby County to Garnet M. and Bertha D. (Miller) Andes. She married Robert B. "Bob" Overbeck on June 23, 1945 and he preceded her in death in 1999.
Eileen was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Effingham, Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women, Effingham Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #720, Royal Neighbors of America and Navy Mothers.

James H. Fearday, 66, of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on December 16, 2009.
Jim was born on July 27, 1943 to Raymond and Luella (Jansen) Fearday, in Teutopolis, the second of nine children. He married Carolyn Hardiek on May 29, 1965.
Jim was a 1961 graduate of Teutopolis High School, a 1965 graduate of Rose Polytechnic Ins., and he received a Ph.D. at the University of Ohio. He taught for 32 years at Slippery Rock College in Pennsylvania. Upon retiring in 2003, they moved to Florida where Jim was involved in many projects.

Thomas Michael Ordner, 22, of Sigel, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2010 in rural Sigel. A funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 1, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Sigel, Illinois. Visitation was from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the church with a parish wake service at 7:30 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus rosary immediately following. Burial was in the St. Michael Cemetery in Sigel.

Carl L. Parks, 94 of Mason, IL died at 5:55 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at his home.
Carl was born on June 13, 1915, in Effingham County, the son of Robert and Mildred (Brady) Parks. He married Lucille Zimdars on March 4, 1941 in St. Louis, MO.
He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was a prisoner of war for eighteen months during WWII. He was a member of the Effingham V.F.W.  He was a Union Township road commissioner for twenty-three years. He was engaged in farming for seventy years.

Raymond H. Brummer, 88, entered his eternal home carried by angels early Wednesday morning, January 27, 2010. He left his earthly home in rural Dieterich at 4:30 a.m. surrounded by his wife and children. Ray had prayed every day for a happy death and got his wish with God by his side.
He was born on December 16, 1921 in Bishop Creek. He married Pauline A. Schumacher on October 2, 1946. He was a member of St. Isidore Parish (St. Aloysius) and a trustee for 18 years at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. He was a member of the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus Council #2874 for 65 years and a Fourth Degree member for 50 years.