Bernadette Elizabeth Niemann Obituary
The world bids farewell to Bernadette Elizabeth Niemann of Effingham, Illinois, departing on November 9, 2025 at the age of 86. Bernadette leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Thies (Bill) and Clara Thies; her husbands, James Zacha and John Niemann; and her brothers, Joe, Tom and Chris Thies.
She is survived by: her children, Jim Niemann (Donna), Lynn Schaufler (Gary) and Lori Brummer (Tom); her grandchildren, Jennifer Emmerich (David), Jamie Bayler (Scott), Laura VanMetre (David), Matthew Schaufler (Emily), Tori Brummer, Tristan Brummer and Tess Brummer; her great grandchildren, James, Sophia Emmerich, Maxwell Bayler, Gabriel, Kairi VanMetre, Clara and Sienna Schaufler; her siblings, Larry (Cindy), Bob Thies, Theresa Masengale (Larry) and Eileen Springer (Tom); and her sisters-in-law, Barb Doedtman and Carolyn Braun.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home (1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401). A rosary was held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 at 6:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church (101 E Virginia Ave, Effingham, IL 62401).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Anthony Schools or St. Anthony Cemetery.
