Carol F. Buenker Obituary
The memory of Carol F. Buenker of Teutopolis, Illinois, who passed away on May 29, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carol F. Buenker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Meinhart and Dorothy Meinhart (Bergbower); her husband Edward J. Buenker; her children, Gary and Kimberly; her son-in-law Charlie Miller; and her sister Jane Hewing.
She is survived by: her daughters, Janice Miller of Watson, Linda Ross (Jim) of Effingham, Anita Wendt (Steve) of Lucas, Pam Doyle (Paul) of Moweaqua and Beth Koester (Ben) of Green Creek; her grandchildren, Ashley Martin (Nick), Ali Clark (Bob), Samantha, Sydney Wendt, Mackenzie, Avery Doyle, Noah, Adrienne, Rylyn and Adley Koester; her great grandchildren, Alaina, Charlee, Cora Martin and Logan Clark; her stepgrandchildren, Lauren Wholtman (Josh), James Christopher Ross and Emilee Ross; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Samuel, Aspen Wholtman and Robert Ross; and her brother Daniel Meinhart (Mary) of Island Grove.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home (1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401). A rosary will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 4th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (203 E Main St, Teutopolis, IL 62467).
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Effingham Meals on Wheels or Catholic Charities.
