Olivia H. Matzenbacher
Oct 29, 2024
Olivia H. Matzenbacher, nee Gummersheimer, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died October 29, 2024, at home in her sleep, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 7, 1939, in Columbia, IL.
She is survived by her sons Rick (Laurie) Matzenbacher and Dale Matzenbacher; grandchildren Brett (Vanessa) Matzenbacher, Nick (Amanda Lindsey) Matzenbacher, Ryan (Tesla Starkey) Matzenbacher, Brittany (Mike) Rednour, Brock Matzenbacher, Madison Brown,...
Ellen Esther Dietz
Oct 27, 2024
Ellen Esther Dietz, nee Diemert, 81, of Waterloo, IL, died October 27, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 19, 1943, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her husband Orville Dietz; son Craig (Laurie) Dietz; grandchildren Alexander & Emilie Dietz; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Ellen is preceded in death by her parents George and Alieda...
Elizabeth M. Butler
Oct 24, 2024
Elizabeth M. Butler, nee Harris, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died October 24, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 12, 1931, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
She is survived by her children Roger Butler, Cheryl (Steve) Steibel, Christina DeMond, Kathleen (Stanley) Reilmann, Joseph (Brenda) Butler, and Michael (Julie) Butler; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Giffhorn
Oct 23, 2024
Gerald L. "Jerry" Giffhorn, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died October 23, 2024, in Chesterfield, MO. He was born November 30, 1943, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Sonja Giffhorn, nee Brandt; son Neil (Rachel) Giffhorn; grandchildren Josephine Marguerite "Josie" Giffhorn and Robert William Giffhorn; sister Joyce (Joe) Range, and many friends and family.
Jerry is preceded...
Dylane K. Doerr
Oct 20, 2024
Dylane K. Doerr, of Columbia, IL, co-owner of Doerr Construction Inc. and well-known member of the Monroe County community, died October 20, 2024 in Columbia, IL. He was 65. Born March 7, 1959, in Red Bud, IL, to Kenneth and Verna (Prange) Doerr, Dylane was the oldest of four siblings.
Dylane graduated from Waterloo High School, and later started Doerr Construction...
Larry L. Lauer
Oct 18, 2024
Larry L. Lauer, 78, of Columbia, IL, died October 18, 2024, in Columbia, IL. He was born January 4, 1946, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his wife Janice Lauer, nee Scheibel; children Nichole Lauer and Matthew (Katrina) Lauer; grandson Zachary Lauer; brother Daniel Lauer; sisters Mary Sue Lauer-Geoppo, Kristy Langendorf, and Laura (Frank) Dimaano; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Larry is...
Lewis T. Schuchardt
Oct 16, 2024
Lewis P. T. Schuchardt, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died October 16, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 28, 1939, in E. St. Louis, IL.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews Bruce (Maria) Schuchardt, Ruth Ann (Darryll) Beard, Carol (Steve) Degener, Stacie Schuchardt, Joyce (Schell) Strother, and John Lang; grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is...
Fayegene E. Rippelmeyer
Oct 16, 2024
Fayegene E. Rippelmeyer, 89, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 16, 2024, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born July 20, 1935, in Valmeyer, IL.
He is survived by his wife Rayma (nee Schweickhardt) Rippelmeyer (married 10-30-1954); children Sandy (Gary) Baum, Pam (Rick) Roever, and Terry (Pam) Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Dawn (James) Burns, Erin (Jon) Stout, Josh (Anne) Rippelmeyer, Sean Baum, TJ (Karen) Rippelmeyer,...
Marvin Victor Ries
Oct 16, 2024
Marvin Victor Ries, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died October 16, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born May 6, 1935, in Columbia, IL.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Rosalie Ries (nee Shondy) ; daughters Cindy Jones, Carol (Chris) Howell, and Cheri (Mark) Angel; grandchildren Michael (Kris Kennedy) Jones, Patrick (Amanda) Jones, George (Brittany) Jones, Kevin (Katie)...
Alice Jean Rodgers
Oct 14, 2024
Alice Jean Rodgers, 67, of Waterloo, Illinois passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Truman and Bertha (Lucas) Rodgers, and they precede her in death. Alice was also preceded in death by her son Ricky Douthit (Eads), her sister Nancy Rodgers, and...
Duane H. "Harv" Ries
Oct 14, 2024
Duane H. Ries a.k.a Harv, 70, of Waterloo, died October 14, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 30, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ellen Gates and children, Jeremy (Katie) Ries and Amber (John) Quade; Benjamin Gates; Grandchildren, Lola Gates and Emma and Alex Quade; Father, Harvey C. Ries; siblings,...
Omea Mae Baker
Oct 12, 2024
Omea Mae Baker, nee Dickerson, 82, of Marissa, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior, with her family by her side, on October 12, 2024, at the Coulterville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Coulterville, IL.
She was born November 5, 1941, in Red Bud, IL to Artis "Ted" and Dollie (nee Worley) Dickerson. She married Jerry Baker on Sept....
Keith Gary Taylor
Oct 11, 2024
Keith Gary Taylor, 94, of St. Louis, MO, died October 11, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born November 8, 1929, in Shenandoah, IA to Jerry Frank and Helen Adena (Klang) Taylor. He graduated high school there, enlisted in the Coast Guard, and was ultimately stationed in Hawaii to “fight the battle of Waikiki” as he liked to say (somebody...
Clara V. Eschmann
Oct 10, 2024
Clara V. Eschmann, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died October 10, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 7, 1937, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Laura (Mike) Douglas, Robert Eschmann, and Carla (Brady) Heise; grandchildren Mackenzie & Shane Douglas and Carissa & Michala Heise; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Clara is preceded in death by her...
William Eugene Boyd
Oct 7, 2024
William Eugene "Gene” Boyd, 95 years old, died October 7th, 2024, at the Oak Hill community in Waterloo, Illinois. Gene was born on June 12th, 1929, in Flora, Illinois, the first son of William & Frieda (Klein) Boyd. He played both football and basketball for Flora High School, earning the nickname of “Spider”. At age 17, he started working on...
Duane Thomas Mollet
Oct 4, 2024
Duane Thomas Mollet, 54, of Chicago, IL, died October 4, 2024, in Chicago, IL. He was born June 3, 1970, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his mother Diane Mollet nee Wittenauer; sisters Pamela Poetker (Neal Rohlfing), and Lori Matzenbacher (Mark "Sparky" Wilkening); nieces and nephews Akenna, Brexton, and Chylee Poetker and Dawsyn and Eastyn Matzenbacher; aunts; uncles; and...
Van A. Misplais
Oct 4, 2024
Van A. Misplais, 70, of Columbia, IL, died October 4, 2024, in Columbia, IL. He was born November 27, 1953, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his brother Edward J. Misplais; neices; nephews; and cousins.
Van is preceded in death by his parents Ashton Fraley and Eleanor (nee Van Pelt) Misplais; brother Ashton L. Misplais; and sister Delora Dietz.
He is...
Joseph F. Van de Riet
Oct 3, 2024
Joseph F. Van de Riet, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died October 3, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born July 3, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL.
He is survived by his children Zoe (Ray) Weakly, Angie (Will) Gregson, Susan (John) Novack, and Jill (Glenn) Wehrheim; step children Jeff (Tracy) Dougherty, Kim (Mike) Gool, Pam (Joe) Messmer, and Tricia Durbin; grandchildren...
Eric Bingham
Oct 2, 2024
Eric J. Bingham, 71, of Maryville, IL (former resident of Columbia, IL) passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024. He was born on January 23,1953 in Jackson, KY.
He is survived by his daughters, Erin K. (Mirza Pehlic) Bingham, and Leigh K. (Joe Randazzo) Bingham; grandchildren Ennis Pehlic, Oli Pehlic, and Leo Pehlic; his brother Paul (Zuzana Zachar) Bingham, sister, Hope...
Steven Blake
Oct 2, 2024
Steven Blake, 66, of Waterloo, IL, died October 2, 2024, in Richmond Heights, MO. He was born August 6, 1958, in St. Charles, MO.
He is survived by his wife Mary Blake (nee Eldridge); children Nicole Ring, Jimmy (Kara) Rinhart, and Amber (Levi) Roy; grandchildren Ian Pacult, Aubrey Roy, Genevieve Roy, and Ayson Ring; sister Sharon Striebel; brothers Ronald Blake, Dennis...
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