Sherry L. Pruemer (71) of Teutopolis

Sherry L. Pruemer, 71, of Teutopolis, IL, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL, with family by her side.

Memorial services will be held at 12 Noon on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Teutopolis, IL. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon, prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to St. Francis Church or to the family. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.

Sherry was born on October 23, 1952, in Port Hueneme, California. She is the daughter of Evalena (nee, Jividen) and Darrell “Bud” Hawbaker. She married Arthur Leo Pruemer on August 2nd, 1986, and he preceded her in death on August 12, 2022. Sherry was a teacher, a mother, a grandma, a sister, a neighbor, and a friend. She taught in Dieterich School District for over 25 years and sold Fuller Brush for over 30 years. She enjoyed working on her roses, spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, shopping and giving gifts to those around her. She was always welcoming to those around her and was loved and cherished by many.

Sherry is survived by her children, Rhett (Jessica) Pruemer and Alena Pruemer (Nilo Giles); grandchildren, Noah and Lincoln; step-grandchildren, Kaiden and Ethan; siblings, Cindy Houdeshell and Robert “Bobby” Hawbaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo; her aunts and uncles; and an infant brother.