Doris N. Hammer (88) of Effingham

Doris N. Hammer, 88, of Effingham, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. Burial will be in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Effingham. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham.

Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here. 

Doris was born on June 17, 1934 in Summitt Township, Effingham County, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Edna (Baumann) Hammer.

Doris graduated from Effingham High School. She worked at the local creamery and restaurant after graduation. She then landed a job at the local bank and eventually retired from the banking industry.

Doris was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. She was a member of the church choir, Prayer Shawl Ministry, and Lydia Guild. She also volunteered in the Braille Center at the church. She was also a volunteer in the gift shop at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital.

She enjoyed crocheting, sequin crafting, and traveling.

Doris is survived by several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and one great-great-great nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister and brother-in-law, Lavina and Albert Herrmann.