Johnson Funeral Home

Johnson Funeral Home Johnson Funeral Home was established in 1870 by Arthur Berriman Johnson. He then opened his own funeral home.

After returning home from the Civil War, he worked for a short time with a local undertaker. Family owned and operated for six generations, our mission remains to support each and every family with personalized care.

06/17/2026

Kenneth Jerome Polarek, 90, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in

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06/16/2026

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Kenneth Jerome Polarek, 90, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be in

06/15/2026

William Dean Billy VanSant, 72, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL. There will be no public services held at this time. Private family graveside services at VanSant Cemetery in Effingham will be held at a later date. Johnson Funeral

06/08/2026

Bruce James Hartke, 73, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at HSHS St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1000 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham. Burial will be

06/08/2026
06/05/2026

Jane M. Mellendorf, 64, of Montrose, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at HSHS St. Anthonys Memorial Hospital in Effingham, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1100 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wheeler, IL on the Dieterich-Montrose Blacktop. Burial will be

Johnson Funeral Home makes donation to C.E.F.S. Meals on Wheels. Meals on wheels serves Effingham County and surrounding...
06/02/2026

Johnson Funeral Home makes donation to C.E.F.S. Meals on Wheels. Meals on wheels serves Effingham County and surrounding communities and roughly serves 700 individuals. Each individual is approximately $100 per month. Volunteers are always needed to help distribute meals and enjoy light conversations with recipients.

From left to right Courtney Johnson, Marketing Coordinator, Maddie Johnson, Care Coordinator, and Judy Weiffenbach, Meals on Wheels Manager.

06/01/2026

Wendell D. Stoneburner, 78 years old passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home in Beecher City, IL, after a courageous battle with Parkinsons Disease. Funeral services will be held at 1100 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, IL. Visitation will be

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. At Johnson ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

At Johnson Funeral Home, we understand the power of remembrance and the importance of preserving a legacy. As we gather with family and friends today, may we also take a moment to honor our heroes and the loved ones who carry their memory.

Wishing you a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day.

05/14/2026

David L. Huffy Huffman, 65, of Dieterich, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be held from 400 p.m. to 600 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham, IL. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made

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