Carl Hugo Bushur (90) of Effingham

Carl Hugo Bushur, 90, passed away Wednesday morning, March 12, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Effingham.

There will be a celebration of Carl’s life with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Effingham with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 17, 2025 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Anthony of Padua Church. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.

Carl was born on October 5, 1934, in Effingham, the son of Anthony and Clara (Kollmeyer) Bushur. He married Dorothy Habing on October 20, 1956, and she preceded him in death on July 18, 2020. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

Carl is survived by his children: daughters, Anita (Mark) Cornell of Effingham, Jody (Mike) Kabbes of Normal, IL, Angela (Wayne) Deters of Neoga; sons, Douglas of Effingham, Nick (Nancy) Bushur of Effingham and Peter (Theresa) of Teutopolis; sister, Diane Pullen, brother, Bob Bushur. Grandchildren, Stacia (Tim) Dennison, Katherine (Kevin) Baize, Jenny (Justin) Fuente, Emily (Josh) Kauten, Luke (fiancée Jessica Flessner) Kabbes, Paul (Emily) Kabbes, Rachel (Brady) McDowell, Melissa (Kyle) Steffee, Adara (Scott) Kastl, Mallory (Blake) Ferry, Olivia (Dillon) Keske, Jillian Deters, Claire (Joe) Siemer, Samuel, Jacob and William Bushur. Great-Grandchildren, Jack, Carson and Isaac Fallert, Cecilia, Caroline and Charlotte Fuente, Norah, Jackson and Vivienne Kauten, Bennett, Mackenzie and Clara Kabbes, Emree McDowell, Brayden, Aralyn and Rowan Kastl, Elliott, Amelia and Oliver Ferry, Simon Keske, and Baby Siemer on the way, due in July.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; sisters Dorothy Bushue, Loretta Hoelscher, Millie Baker, Marilyn Lane; and brothers Paul, Art, Jim, Earl, and Jerry Bushur.

Carl was devoted to his wife and six children. He grew up on a farm where he developed his strong work ethic. Most of his work career was in the printing industry at the Effingham Daily News and Crossroads Press. In retirement, Carl enjoyed working in his garden and mowing yards. He was a great handy man and “jack of all trades”. Carl enjoyed his grandchildren’s activities and sporting events where he thought he was a part-time referee. He was excited about babysitting his grandchildren and he lived up to his name, Great Pa. Carl was a man of few words but showed his love in many ways. He set a great example to his family in loving his Catholic faith.

Dad, Grandpa and Great Pa, we love you, miss you and will think of you always. Thank you to the staff at Glenwood Assisted Living, HSHS Hospice, SPS caregivers and Dr. Heischmidt.