Robert L. Bauer
Brownstown, Illinois
Robert L. Bauer, 83, of Altamont, died at 1:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Effingham.A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at St. Clare Catholic Church, Altamont with Rev. Ron Lorilla officiating. Burial will follow at St. Clare Cemetery, Altamont with military rites by Gieseking-Schwerdtfeger V.F.W. Post #7676, Grobengieser-Fischer American Legion Post #512, and Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard. A visitation will be held two hours prior to service time on Tuesday at Gieseking Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to be made to an animal rescue of the donor’s choice or to any other charity of the donor’s choice.Robert Lee Bauer was born on Saturday, July 25, 1942 to Ralph and Marie (McGraw) Bauer on the family farm, rural Altamont. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Growing up on the farm prepared him…
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Donald Steven Genn
Brownstown, Illinois
Donald ‘Steve’ Genn, 79, of rural Alma, died at 4:54 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home.According to Steve's wishes there will be no services. Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements.Donald Steven Genn was born on Tuesday, February 4, 1947 in Turlock, CA to Donald and Frances (Willig) Genn. He married Margaret J. Leininger on February 14, 1976 and she preceded him in death on May 24, 2025. He was retired from Statewide Tire, Vandalia. Steve was a simple man. You could most often find him in his chair watching TV, whether it be a sporting event, a western or NCIS. He loved to sit around the fire visiting with friends drinking beer or a homemade beverage. You were always welcome at Steve’s place as he knew no strangers. He might have talked your ear off before…
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