OBITUARIES

Jeffrey Paul Mueller

Jeffrey Paul Mueller

Jun 30, 2025

Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" Mueller, 58, of Germantown, IL, died June 30, 2025, in O'Fallon, IL. He was born August 8, 1966, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Natalie Mueller (nee Nelson); children Christopher A. Mueller and Jillian E. Mueller; mother Betty L. Mueller; sister Denise Mueller; step mother Mary Mueller; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death...

Kevin C. Hirsch

Kevin C. Hirsch

Jun 28, 2025

Kevin C. Hirsch, 66, of Fults, IL, died June 28, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born July 10, 1958, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his wife Linda K. Hirsch (nee Markel); children Matthew Sullivan, Nick (Mandy) Sullivan, Jessica (Jeremy) Dressel, Jessie (Jon) Liefer, and Stephanie (Nate) Keller; grandchildren Landon, Lydia, Aithen, Wylin, Atleigh, Evan, Peyton, Wyatt,...

Wesley R. Eichelmann

Wesley R. Eichelmann

Jun 27, 2025

Wesley R. Eichelmann, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died June 27, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born November 29, 1945, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Dixie Eichelmann; children Lisa Meegan and Raymond Hankins;numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces and nephews Brenda (James) Krebel, Sandy Baldwin, Carol (Ray) Turnquist, Kevin Eichelmann, Robert (Denise) Eichelmann, Randy (Rose) Marquardt, Scott...

Dr. Ronald G. Williams

Dr. Ronald G. Williams

Jun 26, 2025

Dr. Ronald G. Williams, 76, of Eureka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 26th, 2025. He was born on February 15th, 1949, in Red Bud, Illinois. Growing up on Hecker highway & in Waterloo, Illinois. A small-town beginning for a man whose vibrant energy would light up every room he entered.

Ron was the heartbeat of his family and...

Fern Elizabeth Wilder

Fern Elizabeth Wilder

Jun 20, 2025

Fern Elizabeth Wilder, nee Boyd, 86, of Waterloo, IL, died June 20, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 6, 1938, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Karen (Kevin) Powers, Kevin D. Wilder, Kendall (Paula) Wilder, and Kirt Wilder; grandchildren Michelle Huffman, Michael Buchanan, Micaela (Curtis) Lambert, Alexis (Ryan) Wilson, Kyle Wilder, Elizabeth Wilder, Syvana Wilder,...

Cherie L. Horschman

Cherie L. Horschman

Jun 15, 2025

Cherie L. Horschman, nee Yount, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died June 15, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 25, 1956, in South Roxana, IL.

She is survived by her children Paul Horschman and Sarah Horschman; aunts Elsie Branson, Gerry Dickneite, and Polly Dickneite; uncle Ray Shoemaker; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Art...

Judy A. Haberl

Judy A. Haberl

Jun 14, 2025

Judy A. Haberl, nee Wittenauer, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died June 14, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. After a six-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease, she passed peacefully at her home in Waterloo, under the loving care of her husband, Chris. She was born on October 3, 1953 in Red Bud, II.

Judy was the second daughter of Eugene and Marlene Wittenauer of...

Judy Jean Schroeder

Judy Jean Schroeder

Jun 12, 2025

Judy Jean Schroeder, nee Braeutigam, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died June 12, 2025, in O'Fallon, IL. She was born March 24, 1946, in Belleville , IL.

She is survived by her husband Larry Robert Schroeder Sr.; children Larry Robert "Bob" Schroeder Jr., Dina (Dennis) Crider, and Andy (Kristi) Schroeder; grandchildren Joci and Tessa Crider and Jackson and Ella Schroeder; nieces and...

Fred C. Kinzinger

Fred C. Kinzinger

Jun 12, 2025

Fred Kinzinger, 90,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 12, 2025.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife Fern (Schmieg) Kinzinger of 70 years. His children Jan Bocskowics, Barb (Don) Landgraf, Ron (Denise) Kinzinger and Roger (Laura) Kinzinger. His cherished grand and great grand children; Tammy (Chris) Rahn, Evan and Drew; Scott Landgraf; Erin (Dan Juelfs) Bocskowics and...

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Schillinger

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Schillinger

Jun 7, 2025

Dorothy M. "Dottie" Schillinger, nee Lakebrink, 93, of Waterloo, IL, entered into eternal rest June 7, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 5, 1932, in St. Louis, MO. She was a remarkable woman whose life was characterized by her deep love for her family & friends.

She is survived by her children Daniel (Jean) Schillinger, Diane Schillinger, Carol Tucker,...

John Hall

John Hall

Jun 3, 2025

John Hall, age 74, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 3, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's in Shiloh, IL. He was born on December 18, 1950 in Hindman, KY to Helen Gayheart Hall and Herbert Hall.John had an unparalleled personality and was best known for bringing smiles to those around him. He undoubtedly touched countless lives with his warmth...

Judith A. Vogt

Judith A. Vogt

Jun 3, 2025

Judith A. Vogt, nee Galeski, 78, of Valmeyer, IL, died June 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 9, 1947, in E. St. Louis, IL.She is survived by her children Laura (David) Mortimore, Michael P. (Keli) Vogt, James (Kim) Vogt, Angie (Dale) Wiegard, & Tom (Tammy) Vogt; grandchildren Katie & Bryan Mortimore, Camden Vogt, Tegan, & Dalton Wylde,...

Arthur Larry Corona Jr.

Arthur Larry Corona Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

Arthur Larry Corona Jr., 57, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in St. Joseph. He was born December 15, 1967 in Cherry Point, NC, son of Susan and Arthur Corona. He worked at Omya in Wathen, KS as a Forklift Operator. He was all about his grandchildren, from sleepovers to games to you name it. They...

Patricia J. Harris

Patricia J. Harris

May 31, 2025

Patricia J. Harris, nee Yandell, 81, of Maeystown, IL, died May 31, 2025, in Maeystown IL. She was born May 31, 1944, in Sikeston, MO.

She is survived by her daughters Dana (Steven) Hicks and Julie (Bryan) Washausen; granddaughters Amy (Anthony) Stirnaman, Kristin (Travis) Busch, Emily Washausen (Josh Gregson), and Anna Washausen; great grandchildren Harris and Joseph Stirnaman, and Evelyn Busch;...

Karen S. Ruesler

Karen S. Ruesler

May 21, 2025

Karen S. Ruesler, nee Bush, 75, of Waterloo, IL, died May 21, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 29, 1949, in E. St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her children Jennifer (John) Kindhart, Daniel Morgan, Sara Naumann, Matthew (Bishesh Poudel) Cohlmeyer, Sandy (Todd) Halt, Sharon (Allen) Marquardt; grandchildren & great grandchildren; mother Rosemary Bush; brother Richard (Jan) Bush;...

Daniel L. Spickard

Daniel L. Spickard

May 18, 2025

Daniel L. Spickard, 60, of Waterloo, Illinois, died May 18, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 30, 1964, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Stacey Spickard, nee Ransom; brother Guy (Kelly) Spickard and 4 nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents James David and Martha Ann (nee Cochennour) Spickard and sister Gayla Soehnlin.

Daniel was...

Roger D. Strong

Roger D. Strong

May 18, 2025

Roger D. Strong, 64, of Waterloo, IL, died May 18, 2025, in Red Bud, Illinois. He was born April 28, 1961, in Red Bud, IL.

     A man of grit, heart, and quiet generosity, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved — living life wide open. Roger lived fully and fearlessly. Whether tearing through the woods on his dirt bike...

Marlene Ann Goessling

Marlene Ann Goessling

May 14, 2025

Marlene Ann Goessling, nee Hugyez, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died May 14, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 7, 1946, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Wendy (David) Deterding, Todd Goessling, and Kelly Yochum; grandchildren Jacki (Kerry) Nott, Casey (and Jefferson Lara), Joe, Mark Jr., Mackenzie, Corey, Connor, and Caleb; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She...

Ronald F. Jones

Ronald F. Jones

May 14, 2025

Ronald F. Jones, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died May 14, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born November 18, 1953, in Fort Ord, CA.

He is survived by his wife Susan Jones (nee Johnson); children Erin (Joshua) Stumpf and Sara (Geroid) Chambliss; grandchildren Caden, Owen, Jackson, De'Ana, Kristian, Leila, and Keegan; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law John and Diane Cortner and Kenneth Johnson;...

Nelda R. "Nel" Saul

Nelda R. "Nel" Saul

May 13, 2025

Nelda R. "Nel" Saul, nee McCollough, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died May 13, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 15, 1936, in Bastrop, LA.

She is survived by her children Joan Curry and Linda (Peter) Vastola; step-children Beth (Jim) Bicklein, Becca (Cort) Hubbard, and Brian Saul; grandchildren Patrick, Emily, & Andrew Vastola, Maya & David Liddelow-Curry; Sarah (Jared) Walker,...