Dolores Ruth Niebrugge (92) of Teutopolis

Dolores Ruth Niebrugge, 92, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Teutopolis. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery in Green Creek. Services are in the care of Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.

Memorials may be made to Catholic Charities or donor’s choice and sent to Johnson Funeral Home, 1110 N. Fourth Street, Effingham, Illinois, 62401. Please include Dolores Niebrugge’s name on any mailed donations. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here. 

Dolores was born in the arms of Lawrence and Bertha Willenborg on September 1, 1927. On September 3, 1947, she married the love of her life Paul A. Niebrugge. Together they raised 10 children. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, with great faith, selfless love for her family, and known for her hospitality. She worked hard but truly knew how to enjoy life! A few of her favorites: playing cards, sewing, quilting, baking, and gardening. She worked for Catholic Charities for 40 years, both as a paid employee as well as a dedicated volunteer. Dolores also served in leadership roles in the church and community in a very humble way.

Dolores was the proud mother of Tom (Rose) Niebrugge, Jerry (Diane) Niebrugge, Steve (Susie) Niebrugge, Fred (Rose) Niebrugge, Betty (Jon) Earnest, Ben (Gail) Niebrugge, Paula (Herb) Spencer, Margie (Bill) Liechty, Hank (Deb) Niebrugge, and Kristy (Shawn) Buehnerkemper; 36 grandchildren; and 82 great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; son, Jerry Niebrugge; great-granddaughter, Laney Niebrugge; and brother, Virgil Willenborg.