Dorothy C. Bushur (83) of Effingham

Dorothy C. Bushur, 83, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 18, 2020 at her home in Effingham.

There will be a celebration of Dorothy’s life with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church. Covid-19 guidelines are encouraged to be followed which include face masks and social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Anthony Schools. Online condolences may be expressed by clicking here. 

Dorothy was born June 29, 1937 in Teutopolis, the daughter of Albert and Christine (Hoene) Habing. She married Carl Bushur on October 20, 1956. Dorothy was the secretary for St. Anthony Grade School for 34 years. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Carl of Effingham; daughters, Anita (Mark) Cornell of Effingham, Jody (Mike) Kabbes of Normal, IL, Angela (Wayne) Deters of Neoga; sons, Douglas of Effingham, Nick (Nancy) of Effingham, and Peter (Theresa) of Teutopolis; sisters, Louise Sheehan of Teutopolis, Susan (Richard) Vasquez of Decatur; brothers, Mark (Jean) Habing of Teutopolis, Larry (Rita) Habing of Teutopolis, Fr. Paul Habing of Marine, IL; grandchildren, Stacia Fallert (fiance Tim Dennnison), Katherine (Kevin) Baize, Jenny (Justin) Fuente, Emily (Josh) Kauten, Luke Kabbes, Paul (Emily) Kabbes, Rachel Bushur (fiance Brady McDowell), Melissa Bushur, Adara (Scott) Kastl, Mallory (Blake) Ferry, Olivia and Jillian Deters, Claire, Samuel, Jacob and William Bushur; great grandchildren, Jack, Carson and Isaac Fallert, Cecelia, Caroline and Charlotte Fuente, Brayden, Aralyn and Rowan Kastl, Norah, Jackson and Vivienne Kauten, Bennett Kabbes, Elliott and Amelia Ferry.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Zita Niebrugge; brother-in-laws, Roy Niebrugge, Bill Sheehan; and several in-laws on the Bushur side.

Dorothy was wonderfully devoted to her husband and six children. We were blessed with the best. Our mother always had time to enjoy our company. We could usually find her and Dad visiting with their beloved family on the porch. She had such a caring, giving nature. In her 30+ years as a secretary, she served as a mom/grandma to many children at St. Anthony Grade School. Mom loved to bake and showed her love for others through sharing goodies. Monday morning coffee with her siblings was always a highlight for her. She also enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball on television and supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren by attending as many activities as she could. Her family adored her for her sweet, kind, gentle, and loving heart.  She was a woman of great faith. Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma, we love you, miss you, and will think of you always.