Toni Bauser

Toni G. Bauser, 68 of Beardstown, died Sunday, October 19. 2025 at her home.

She was born August 27, 1957 in Beardstown, the daughter of Herbert L. Coats, Sr and Patricia Ann Bailey Coats. She married Terry L. Bauser on September 25, 1981 in Beardstown and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2019.

She is survived by two daughters Patricia Leann Bauser of Beardstown and Brenda Coats (husband Chris) of Salem, IN; three grandchildren Skylar Kassing, Dustin Knous, and Eric Coats; four great grandchildren Autumn Knous, Raelynn, Violet, and Perseus Coats, with one on the way Dean Coats; two brothers Herbert L. Coats (wife Brenda) and Terry "Jake" Coats (wife Gena); three sisters Vicki L. Hosey (husband Norman), Elizabeth Ann Hicks, and Denise Diane Behymer; er four legged fur baby Sweet Pea; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sister Paula Jo (surviving husband Rhett) Lipcamon.

Toni attended Beardstown Schools and previously worked at Pizza Hut and Central Tavern in Beardstown, and then took on the role of being mom. Toni cherished the time she spent with her friends and family and was proud to be a grandma and great grandma.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held at this time. Colwell Memorial Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials have been suggested to Colwell Memorial Home. Condolences may be left online at www.colwellmemorialhome.com or on Facebook at Colwell Memorial Home.