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Kerry Gene Davis

Kerry Gene Davis

Feb 15, 2025

Kerry Gene Davis was born on October 12, 1961, to Carolyn and Gene Davis. Kerry passed away on February 15, 2025, in Waynesburg, PA.

Kerry is survived by: Sisters and Brothers: Trisha Davis (Karl Reeves); Tiffany (Monty) Williams; Sandy (James) Honeycutt; Jason (Michelle) Braun; Charmaine (Tim) Mouser; Michael Davis; Crystal Davis; Charlotte Davis (Alan Perrin); and Norma Davis; Step-Dad: Bruce Braun;...

Raymond Charles Rodenberg

Raymond Charles Rodenberg

Mar 28, 2025

Raymond Charles Rodenberg, 97, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 5, 1927.

He is survived by his wife June Rodenberg (nee Williams), who he married October 18, 1947; daughter-in-law Nancy Rodenberg; grandchildren Clint (Deanna) Rodenberg and Quinn (Mallory) Rodenberg; great grandchildren Charlotte, Dexter, Briggs, and Maeve Rodenberg; sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.

He is preceded...

Laura Kilby Blaes

Laura Kilby Blaes

Mar 26, 2025

Laura A. Kilby Blaes, 63, of Waterloo, IL died on March 26, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 29, 1961, in Bloomington, IL, daughter of Marilyn Kilby and Edward Harn.

Laura graduated from Murphysboro High School in Murphysboro, IL and continued her education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1983 with...

Maudie Rae Crook

Maudie Rae Crook

Mar 25, 2025

Maudie Rae Crook, nee Roberts, 96, of Waterloo, IL, died March 25, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 16, 1928, in Payette, ID.

She is survived by her children Terry (Kathy) Crook, Glenn (Pam) Crook, Carol (Kevin Burris) Valenzuela; daughter-in-law Linda Hoock; grandchildren Kim (Don) Larabell, Randy (June) Crook, Karen (Steve) Hill, Sherry Crook, Kevin (Shannon) Crook, Jesse Crook...

James A. May

James A. May

Mar 23, 2025

James A. "Jimmy" May, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died March 23, 2025, in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 12, 1956, in Red Bud, IL, he was the cherished son of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Wierschem) May.

He leaves behind his beloved siblings: Jane (Larry) Brown, Shirley (Ron) Dehn, Patrick May, Marcia...

Barry May

Barry May

Mar 21, 2025

Barry May, 69, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home in St. Louis, MO. He was born on October 19, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy J. and Norma May.

He is survived by his son, Matthew May; siblings: Susan (Randy) Rettberg, Jerry (Gina) May, Nancy (David) Nobbe, Lissa (John) Mudrick,...

Dale Allen Rist

Dale Allen Rist

Mar 16, 2025

Dale Allen Rist, 66, of Hecker, IL, died March 16, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 1, 1958, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his son Aaron Rist; grandson Ayden; his faithful dog Archie; sisters Portia (Richard) Binder, Patsy (Leo) Stephan, and Peggy (Jim) Ray; brother Gary (Kathleen) Rist; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews,...

Raymond A. Frame Sr.

Raymond A. Frame Sr.

Mar 13, 2025

Raymond A. Frame Sr., 71, of Waterloo, IL, died March 13, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 16, 1953, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his daughters Rachel Burt and Ashley (Timothy) Whatley; grandchildren Blake Frame, Haley Frame, Kaiden Frame-Burt, Blaise Frame-Burt, Wyatt Burt, Ava Burt, Jack Whatley, Josie Frame, and Ellie Frame; sisters Donna (Ed) Fricker,...

Kathleen Ann Rippelmeyer

Kathleen Ann Rippelmeyer

Mar 12, 2025

Kathleen Ann Rippelmeyer, nee Kienstra, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died March 12, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 14, 1934, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her daughter Kerry (Keith) Brinkmann; grandchildren Conner & Claire Brinkmann; and sister Susan (Jerry) M. Schwarz.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her husband Carl Rippelmeyer; son Timothy Rippelmeyer; parents Vincent...

Jeffrey P. Krump

Jeffrey P. Krump

Mar 10, 2025

Jeffrey P. Krump, 70, of Waterloo, IL, died March 10, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 5, 1954, in Biloxi, MS.

He is survived by his daughter Mallory (Quinn) Rodenberg; grandchildren Briggs Rodenberg, and Maeve Rodenberg; sisters and brothers Janet (Dave) Modglin, Joyce (Jim) Russell, Jay (Karen) Krump, Joe (Mary Pat) Krump, Jody (Jeff) Taake, and Jeremy (Amy) Krump;...

Jack Leroy Netzeband

Jack Leroy Netzeband

Mar 9, 2025

Jack Leroy Netzeband, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died March 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 21, 1937, in St. Louis, MO.

Jack was a loving and dedicated husband of 67 years to his wife, Kathy Netzeband (nee Schmidt); father of 4 daughters Debbie (Ken) Dugas, Marlena (Robert)...

Margaret Virginia Mueller

Margaret Virginia Mueller

Mar 3, 2025

Margaret Virginia "Virginia" Mueller, nee Woods, 98, of Waterloo, IL, died March 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 2, 1927, in Patterson, MO.

She is survived by her children Ron (Ruth Ann) Mueller, Kay (Bill) Theobald, Jeff Mueller, and Margaret (Stephen) McFarland; grandchildren Sarah (Michael) Karban, Andra (Pete) Dehn, Jonathon (Shelley) McFarland, Nicole (Jordan) Anderson, Jacob McFarland; great...

Gary W. Hern Sr.

Gary W. Hern Sr.

Feb 28, 2025

Gary W. Hern Sr., 84, of Carbondale, IL, died February 28, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born May 7, 1940, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Mary Frances Hern (nee Melliere); son Gary (Dana) Hern Jr.; 3 granddaughters Rebecca Hern, Mehgan Little, and Nicole Hern; step-daughters Sabrina (John) Deterding, Kim Hattendorf, and Renee (Mark) Bollinger; many...

Kathleen Ann Rusteberg

Kathleen Ann Rusteberg

Feb 26, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Rusteberg, nee Hill, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died February 26, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 19, 1944, in E. St. Louis, IL.

 She is survived by her beloved husband, Emmett Rusteberg, her children, David (Deborah) Rusteberg, Lori Santel and her husband Lance Brunkow, and Todd (Sony) Rusteberg; and her cherished grandchildren: Brennan, Blake, and Brianna Rusteberg;...

Kenneth Gregory Bochantin

Kenneth Gregory Bochantin

Feb 24, 2025

Kenneth Gregory "Butch" Bochantin, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died February 24, 2025, in O'Fallon, IL. He was born November 12, 1953, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his siblings Deborah (Ron) Gillette, Sandra (Bill) Staub, Kimberly Galle, and Tracy (Robert Lynch) Bochantin; aunt Mary (Joe) Scholten; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Georgian...

Mavis V. Grimm

Mavis V. Grimm

Feb 24, 2025

Mavis V. Grimm, nee Moore, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died February 24, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born April 16, 1936, in Percy, IL.

She is survived by her children Vickie Jaeger, Mary Grimm, Bill Grimm, Donald Grimm, Sue Grimm; grandchildren Korena Burtlesman, Christina Karr, Paul Grimm, Lacy Barban, Tracy Maul, Eli Phelps, and Ryan Grimm; great grandchildren Olivia Karr,...

James R. Asinger

James R. Asinger

Feb 23, 2025

James R. Asinger, 63, of Waterloo, IL, died February 23, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 25, 1961, in St. Louis , MO.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia (nee Berg) Asinger; sister Karen (Terry) Matzenbacher; niece Alexis (Tim) Vogt; nephew David Matzenbacher; nieces Rebecca Cowell and Cecelia (Austin) Brothers; mother-in-law JoAnn Berg; sister-in-law Sandra Cowell; great niece...

Sylvester August Goessling

Sylvester August Goessling

Feb 19, 2025

Sylvester August Goessling, 100, of Waterloo, IL, died February 19, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 12, 1924, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his children Joan (Mark) Eilers, Nancy Goessling, Carol (Frank) Hall, Janet (Buz) Eddy, Peggy Perez, Bruce (Colleen) Goessling, Warren (Natasa) Goessling, Anita (Dan) Dietrich, and Ross (Jennifer) Goessling; grandchildren Blake (Amanda) Eilers, Grant (Melanie)...

Patricia A. Close

Patricia A. Close

Feb 18, 2025

My mother, Patricia Ann Close, affectionately known as Pat, Patty Ann or Trish the Dish, peacefully departed this earthly life on February 18, 2025 at the age of 77. She lived a full, enriched life, beloved by family and friends who cherished her humor, warmth and fierce devotion to everyone she knew and loved. She was a 33-year breast cancer...

James Earl Sellers

James Earl Sellers

Feb 14, 2025

James Earl "Jim the Woodman" Sellers, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died February 14, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL surrounded by his family. He was born September 20, 1936, in Goodland, MO.

He is survived by his fiance of 23 years Carla Johnson; children Michael (Elizabeth) Sellers, Danny (Teresa) Sellers, Judy (Perry) Thielemann, and Julie (Jeffrey) Walla; 19 grandchildren, and...

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