Clarence H. Stockel
May 17, 2024
Clarence H. Stockel, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died May 17, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 29, 1933, in Waterloo, IL.
He is survived by his daughters Susan Bangle and Sally (James) Purl; grandchildren Michelle (Chris) Mace & Amanda (Jason) Schmidt; great-grandchildren Paige Bangle, Quentin Bangle, Milla Mace, Collin Mace, Nolan Schmidt, & Logan Schmidt; nieces; and cousins.
He is...
Lee A. Guttmann
May 16, 2024
Lee A. Guttmann (nee Johner), 79, of Waterloo, died at home surrounded by the love of her family on May 16th, 2024. She was born November 13th, 1944 in St. Louis.
Lee will be remembered as a phenomenal cook both at home and for several years for the Valmeyer school district. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and...
Manlee A. Knobloch
May 13, 2024
Manlee A. Knobloch, 81, of Fults, IL, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family May 13, 2024 after battling Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born May 28, 1942, in E. St. Louis, IL.He is survived by his wife JoAnn Knobloch nee Huebner; sons Justin (Kristin) Knobloch and Darren (Amanda) Knobloch; grandchildren Mason, Audrey, Brooke, and Cameron...
Jerome L. Wittenauer
May 11, 2024
Jerome L. "Jerry" Wittenauer, 65, of Waterloo, IL, died May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 16, 1958, in Red Bud, IL.Jerry was born on December 16, 1958 in Hecker to Eugene and Marlene Wittenauer. He was a 1977 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School and married Kris Diehl on August 1, 1981. Jerry and Kris...
JoAnn Opal Yarbrough
May 11, 2024
JoAnn Opal Yarbrough, nee Steinsieck, 86, of Red Bud, IL, was joyfully welcomed to her heavenly home on May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 13, 1938, in Waterloo, IL. " I am the resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live." Matthew 25:21JoAnn was born to Albert and...
Charles L. Eckerty
May 10, 2024
Charles L. Eckerty, 81, of Fenton, MO, died May 10, 2024, in Fenton, MO. He was born September 19, 1942, in Evansville, IN.He is survived by daughter Wendy (Edward) Szczuka and son Charlie (Chrissy) R. Eckerty; grandchildren Edward C. Szczuka, Jr and Emily Nicole (Marshall) Pestock and one great grandson George; sister Sonia Kaleb and many nieces; nephews; cousins; and...
Glenn E. "Gis" Toenjes
May 7, 2024
Glenn E. "Gis" Toenjes, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died May 7, 2024, in Belleville, IL. He was born January 13, 1936, in Millstadt, IL.He is survived by his wife Joyce A.Toenjes (nee Shilling); children Anthony (Sharrol) Toenjes, Christine (Ken) Kuhlman, and Cheryl Huch; granchildren Paul (Kara) Toenjes, Libby (Brandon) Ganz, and Alexander Kuhlman; great grandchildren Vivian & Charlotte Toenjes; brothers-in-law...
Patricia A. Buncher
May 5, 2024
Patricia A. Buncher, nee Mentel, 86 of Waterloo, IL died May 5, 2024 in Waterloo, IL. She was born on January 5, 1938 in Waterloo, IL.
Pat was a retired bookkeeper from Amerigas in Waterloo, Il. She was an avid antique collector and dealer, even appearing on HGTV as an expert on textile preservation. Her home and collections were featured in books...
Charles E. Pitts Jr.
May 3, 2024
Charles E. "Pete" Pitts Jr., 71, of Waterloo, IL, died May 3, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 3, 1952, in Cairo, IL.
He is survived by his siblings Charlotte Saxon, Joyce Davis, Wiley Pitts, and David Pitts and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces; great nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles E. & Mary...
Sarah E. Wilde
May 2, 2024
Sarah E. Wilde, nee Stoddard, 74, of Columbia, IL, died May 2, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 8, 1949, in Oak Park, IL.
She is survived by her children Heather Helfer and David (Abigail) Wilde; grandchildren Jolson and Austin Helfer; Isaac and Ada Wilde; brother John (Cathy Patrick) Stoddard; sister-in-law Mary Ann Koch; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She...
John J. Schmitz
Apr 30, 2024
John J. Schmitz, 45, of Waterloo, IL, died April 30, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 29, 1978, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his wife Jennifer Schmitz nee Matzenbacher; children Rebecca (Al) Luebbers, Brittany Marquart, and Dakota Schmitz; grandchildren Logan, Kane, Kaydence, James, Carter, Owen and Jaxon Keck; parents Dennis J Schmitz and Brenda M...
Louis Dori
Apr 29, 2024
Louis Dori, 96, of Millstadt, IL, died April 29, 2024, at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. He was born December 15, 1927, in Republic, AL.He is survived by his children Annette M Bartosik, Waterloo, IL, Ronald A (Rebecca) Dori, Millstadt, IL, and Louis E (Nancy) Dori, Smithton, IL; grandchildren Anthony (Paula) Dori, Palm Harbor, FL, Benjamin (Jennifer) Dori, Millstadt,...
Timothy M. Clossen
Apr 28, 2024
Timothy M. Clossen, 68, of Baldwin, IL, died April 28, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 19, 1956, in E. St. Louis, IL.He is survived by his wife Sandra L. Clossen nee Carron; children Tracy (Todd) Evans, Jeannie Hunt, and Jennifer (Brad) Rednour; granchildren Kelsey Clossen, Alex (Jessinette) Kinkel, Shane Evans, Samantha & Jason Gregory, Timothy &...
Mark H. Prange
Apr 26, 2024
Mark H. Prange, 62, of Modoc, IL, died April 26, 2024, in Red Bud, IL. He was born October 20, 1961, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his brother Lynden (Karen) Prange; nephews and nieces Aaron (Jenny) Prange, Lauren (Matt) Schellhardt, & Adam (Allie) Prange; great-nephews and nieces Owen & Olivia Prange, Amelia & Zoey Schellhardt, and Layne, Walker,...
Janet Osterhage
Apr 22, 2024
Janet Osterhage, nee McClain, 79, of Jefferson City, MO, died April 22, 2024, in Jefferson City. She was born December 27, 1944, in Dupo, IL.She is survived by her children David (Beth) Osterhage, Dana (Jon) Moore, Kimberly O'Hara, Kevin (Suzie) Osterhage, Christine Brauner, & Carla Luebbert (fiancé Mark Mueller); 11 grandchildren Cayla (Andrew) Clarkson, Sullavan, Brittney (Ryan) Walters, Amanda (Kevin)...
Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen
Apr 19, 2024
Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen, nee Mehrtens, 59, of Red Bud, IL, died April 19, 2024, in Belleville, IL. She was born January 17, 1965, in Belleville, IL.She is survived by her husband Dennis Homrighausen; son Ryan Homrighausen; brother and sisters Denise (Joseph) Leiteritz, Dana (Roger) Sherman, Brian (Robyn) Mehrtens, and Cindy (Scott) Roever.Suzy is preceded in death by her parents...
Linda K. Hern
Apr 18, 2024
Linda K. Hern, nee Phegley, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died April 18, 2024, in Fenton, MO. She was born November 13, 1949, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her husband George Hern; children Lesa (John) Barchet, Sandra (David) Rodenberg, and Chad Hern; grandchildren Cassandra Rodenberg, Trinity Barchet, and Keith Hern; sister Betty (Dave) Doiron; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and...
William J. West
Apr 17, 2024
William J. "Bill" West, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2024, at his home in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 18, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his wife Sandi West (nee Mathews); brother Cleon (Alice) West; children Kelly (Jay) Viviano, Steven (Vicky) West, ,Lisa (Chris) MacMillan, and John Adams; grandchildren Andraya (Nick) Wimberly, Savannah (fiancé...
Ronald P. Crook
Apr 16, 2024
Ronald P. "Gunner" Crook, 66, of Waterloo, IL, died April 16, 2024, in Arnold, MO. He was born November 9, 1957, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his son Colby (Kristina) Crook; brothers Donald, James (Patricia) Crook, and David Crook (Michael Marler); grandchildren Kelsey and Carson Crook; nephews & nieces Jason, Jennifer, and Kevin Crook.
He is preceded in death...
David B. Brightwell
Apr 16, 2024
David B. Brightwell, 93 of Waterloo IL, passed away peacefully on April 16th in the warm embrace of his family. David was a firm man of faith, but he will be most remembered for his fun spirit, stubborn nature, and sense of humor.
David was born September 25, 1930 in Newbern, TN. He grew up learning the value of hard work...
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