Janet L. May
Jan 29, 2026
Janet L. May, nee Waite, 67, of Waterloo, IL, died January 29, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 17, 1958, in E. St. Louis, IL.
Janet was a loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She was incredibly proud of her family...
Barbara Lee Geaschel
Jan 28, 2026
Barbara Lee Geaschel, nee Kren, 77, of Tilden, IL, died January 28, 2026, in O'Fallon, IL. She was born April 10, 1948, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her daughter Kim Craft; son Ronald Geaschel; grandchildren David Geaschel (McKenzie) and Billy Craft (Darian); sisters and a brother Carol (Wayne) Rednour, Douglas Poyner, Paula Cooke, Betty Lou (John) Poole, and...
Loretta G. Hudson
Jan 25, 2026
Loretta G. Hudson, nee Dickerson, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died January 25, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 16, 1935, in Banner, MO.
She is survived by her children Dawn Ritzel; grandchildren Julie (Arthur) Juelfs, Steve (Amanda) Braun, & Timothy Bievenue (Amber); 2 great grandchildren Wyatt and Clayton; sister-in-law Hazel Dickerson; nieces; nephews; and cousins.She is preced in...
Cory William Becker
Jan 22, 2026
Cory William Becker, 46, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on January 22, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply.Those who knew Cory best will remember his generous heart, kind soul, and endless talent for fixing things (or at least giving it his best shot). His corny jokes, quick wit, and infectious smile brought laughter to all around...
Brett M. Wiegand
Jan 22, 2026
Brett M. Wiegand, 49, of Red Bud, IL, died January 22, 2026, in Red Bud, IL. He was born April 3, 1976, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his mother Joan Wiegand nee Stellhorn; brother Gregory (Melissa) Wiegand; sister Christine (John) Sims; nieces and nephews Alexandria and Riley Sims, and Gwendolyn and Mackenzie Wiegand; aunts and uncles Bob and...
Gale Nadine Goudey
Jan 22, 2026
Gale Nadine Goudey of Columbia, Illinois, born September 6, 1935, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 22, 2026.Gale was a devoted farmer’s wife whose life revolved around caring for her family and supporting the farm that shaped so many cherished memories. She was known for her hardworking nature,...
Elizabeth Margaret Fyfe
Jan 21, 2026
Elizabeth Margaret Fyfe, nee Curin, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died January 21, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 23, 1936, in Auckland, New Zealand.She is survived by her children Robert (Sabine) Fyfe and Kirsten Zimmermann; grandchildren Alex (Mackenzie) Montgomery, Kevin (Julietta) Montgomery, Katrina Fyfe, Ian (Abby) Fyfe, Dewy Kristofferson, and Diana Zimmermann; great grandchild Raiden Valdejo; and sister...
Herbert J. Wuertz
Jan 20, 2026
Herbert J. Wuertz, 97, of St. Louis, MO, died January 20, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 28, 1928, in Valmeyer, IL.He is survived by his sister Theresa Devine; nieces Mary Jane (Donald) Koehler, Marlene Bair, Penny (Dennis) Heusohn, Kelley (Steve) Ramay, and Paula Adams; and great nieces and great nephews.He is preceded in death by his...
Delrita L. "Tina" Clifton
Jan 19, 2026
Delrita L. "Tina" Clifton, nee Claro, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died January 19, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 30, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her children Michael "Mike" (Ann) Clifton; Phillip Dannehold, and Kathy (Jim) Blockyou; stepchildren John (Lori) Clifton, Brian Clifton, & Jimmie (Karen) Dannehold; grandchildren; great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Wendy Hughen; sister...
Benjamin Dean Gerdes
Jan 17, 2026
Benjamin Dean Gerdes, 41, of St. Louis, MO, died January 17, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 21, 1984, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his parents Mark and Nancy Gerdes, nee Wheat; sister Amanda (Adam) Durham; nieces Reagan and Finley Durham; grandmothers Louise Gremmels and Madonna Gerdes.
He is preceded in death by his wife McKay...
Bridget Mary Harsey
Jan 16, 2026
Bridget Harsey nee Cotter, native of Cratloe East Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland; loving mother to Margaret (Bryant) Spindler and Nora Reis; dear sister to Eileen; proud grandmother of Francis, Alexander, and Emily Spindler, and Meggie Reis; fond Aunt & friend to many. Bridget was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Norah, and her siblings Mary, Margaret, Norah, Betty, Christy,...
Linda Kay Sokalsky
Jan 16, 2026
Linda Kay Sokalsky, nee Watkins, 74, of Monee, IL, died January 16, 2026, in Tinley Park, IL. She was born January 25, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
She is survived by her children Amanda (Matt) Lorin, Leigh Anne Sokalsky (Greta Papartyte); grandchildren Alex and Spencer Sokalsky; brother Johnny Watkins; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband Alexander...
Emma Sue Wills
Jan 8, 2026
Emma Sue Wills, nee Hammonds, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died January 8, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 25, 1945, in Whitesburg, KY.
She is survived by her children Kimberly Page (Jerry Mercer), Andrea (Jeffery) Radford, Dannielle (Shannon) Zimmerman, and Lauren (Joshua) Edelen; grandchildren Ashley Robbins, Scott (Maria) Magouirk II, Whitney (Jake) Hilton, Jeffery (Danielle) Radford, Courtney (Mark) Anderson,...
Christopher Steven Hebel Sr.
Jan 8, 2026
Christopher Steven "Hubba" Hebel Sr., 65, of Arnold, MO, died January 8, 2026, in Arnold, MO. He was born October 3, 1960, in East St. Louis, IL.
He is survived by his children Amber (Aaron) Dillard and Tifani (Shawn) Beshears and Kayden Hebel; grandchildren Seth, Maggie, Frankie, and AJ Dillard, Chloey, Nathan, Ella, Camron Beshears; step children Shy, Damon, and Bobby...
Bernice Jane Fuller
Jan 7, 2026
Bernice Jane Fuller, nee Buettner, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died January 7, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 16, 1934, in Wartburg, IL.
She is survived by her 3 children John (Connie) Fuller, Steve Fuller, and Brenda (Scott) Haare; 3 step children Dennis (Mary) Fuller, Theresa (Michael) Sakolsky, and Clinton Wayne Fuller; 13 grandchildren;16 great grandchildren; sister Barbara Goldschmidt;...
Mina Lee Brown
Jan 7, 2026
Mina Lee Brown, nee Hutchison, 97, of Waterloo Illinois, passed into the embrace of Jesus Christ on January 7, 2026 at Memorial Care Center, Belleville, IL.
Mina was born on February 14, 1928 in Cape Girardeau, MO to James M. and Gertrude (Hoops) Hutchison. She married Gordon W. Curd, Sr. in 1948 until 1968. She later married Ronald L. Brown of...
John N. Gaines
Jan 2, 2026
John N. Gaines, 77, of Valmeyer, IL, died January 2, 2026, in Lebanon, IL. He was born January 28, 1948, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his wife Carla Brelje; sisters and brother Betty Tomlin, Mary (Lloyd) Yancy, and Charles (Julie) Gains, Jr.; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles H. and...
Peggy Ann Ries
Dec 30, 2025
Peggy Ann Ries, nee Schnellbecher, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Peggy was born on May 20, 1949 in Red Bud IL, to her parents, the late Wilbert and Margaret, (Rick) Schnellbecher of Valmeyer Illinois.
Peggy is survived by her sons Zachary K. (Emily Neal) Frank of Peoria Illinois and...
Robert Verbeck
Dec 28, 2025
Robert Verbeck Sr., 87, formerly of Collinsville, IL, died December 28, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 12, 1938, in East St. Louis, IL.He is survived by his wife Dorothy Verbeck (nee Schwegler); children Robert (Kathey) Verbeck Jr. and Julie (Dave) Radomski; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.Robert is preceded in death by his parents Carl Edward and Valeta (nee...
Shirley A. Trost
Dec 27, 2025
Shirley A. Trost, 93, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home. She was born November 24, 1932 in East St. Louis, IL to Herman and Ella (Sparwasser) Klohr. She married LeRoy Trost on April 11, 1953 and they had 72 wonderful years together.
Shirley is survived by her husband Lee; children...
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