Dean Allen Reichert
Aug 23, 2025
Dean Allen Reichert, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age 79 at his home in Waterloo. Dean was born May 12, 1946 to Harry Jr. and Alma Reichert of Columbia, IL.
He married Guyla Hutchings on June 19, 1965. They were blessed with two children; Deanna and Steven.
Dean was employed at various local businesses in Monroe County including...
Gary E. Rist
Aug 17, 2025
Gary E. Rist, 71, of Hecker, IL, died August 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1953, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen "Kay" Rist (nee Christiansen); children Kim (Joey) Halbrooks, Karen (Wes) Looper, Kori (David Martin) Rist, and Kyle (Sara) Rist; grandchildren Elise (Wyatt), Alex, Carson, Landon,...
Linda L. Sutter
Aug 15, 2025
Linda L. Sutter, nee Kuergeleis, 80, of Fults, IL, died August 15, 2025, in Aviston, IL. She was born October 7, 1944, in Belleville, IL.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Matt) Albat; grandson Logan Albat; sister-in-law Joyce Kuergeleis; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband William J. Sutter; parents Ervin and Lillian (nee Rippelmeyer) Kuergeleis;...
Reidun Marie Jones
Aug 14, 2025
Reidun Marie Jones, 95 of Columbia Illinois passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on August 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a brief illness. She was born February 12, 1930 to the late Olav Windedal and Alfild Bjerke of Norway. Raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved to the countryside of upstate...
Robert L. Floerke
Aug 13, 2025
Robert L. "Bob" Floerke, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died August 13, 2025, in Hazel Crest, IL. He was born November 25, 1947, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his sons Craig Floerke and Jeffrey (Janelle) Floerke; grandchildren Elijah, Jacob, and Christiana Floerke; sister-in-law Marilyn Floerke; nieces; nephews; and cousins.He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Alida...
Constance Carmel Keplar
Aug 13, 2025
Constance Carmel "Connie" Keplar, 93, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 19, 1932, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Bernice Martin Noto.Connie grew up in Chicago and later moved to Princeton, IL. On May 30, 1951, she married Don Keplar in Princeton. They...
Janice Kay Lauer
Aug 10, 2025
Janice Kay Lauer, nee Scheibel, 77, of Columbia, IL, died August 10, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born November 5, 1947, in Belleville, IL.
She is survived by her children Nichole Lauer and Matthew (Katrina) Lauer; grandson Zachary Lauer; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; nieces; nephews; and life long best friends Carol Daab and Karyn Moser.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
Jerry A. Sickmeier
Aug 6, 2025
Jerry A. Sickmeier, 70, of Columbia, IL, died August 6, 2025, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 30, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his siblings Gloria Sickmeier-Goddard, Gail Ray (friend Brian Springston), Steven (Carolyn) Sickmeier, Lynn (Craig) Yearous, and Roger (Angie) Sickmeier; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Monroe O....
Patrick M. McCarthy
Aug 5, 2025
Patrick M. McCarthy, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died August 5, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 5, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Jane McCarthy (nee Riechmann); children Dan (Gayle) McCarthy, Mike (Kristin) McCarthy, and Mary (Ben) Neff; grandchildren Alyssa (Ian) Lee, Mallory (Carson) Sensel, Isabelle McCarthy, Morgan McCarthy (fiancee’...
Mary Lou Stone
Aug 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Lou Frieda Stone (née Mehrtens), she was born on May 10, 1939, in Harrisonville, Illinois, to Jacob and Luella (nee Garleb) Mehrtens. She passed away on August 5, 2025, in Waterloo, Illinois.
She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Ken) Hubbard and Sandra (Ron) Daniels; son Ralph (Donna) Stone; grandchildren Sarah (Jay) Wellen, Laura (Preston) Bogard,...
Francis F. Stratman
Aug 3, 2025
Francis F. Stratman, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died August 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born January 29, 1941, in Jefferson City, MO.
He is survived by his wife Clara M. Stratman nee Kohler; children Ken (Susan) Stratman, Connie Stratman, and Susan (Ken) Ratz; grandchildren Sarah (Jeff) Kammer, Samantha (Joey) Mercer, Sydney (Elliot) Hollingsworth, Angela Stratman, Caroline (Nate) Eschmann, John...
Betty J. Richardson
Aug 2, 2025
Betty J. Richardson, nee Rauls, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died August 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 23, 1935, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Terry (Mark) Henderson, and Vickie (Lawrence) Wynn; grandchildren Drew (Crystal) Wynn, Paul (Stephanie) Wynn, Lindsey (Justin) Braun, and Elizabeth Henderson (fiance Mark Ell); great grandchildren Andrew Wynn, Audrey Braun,...
Danny R. Altschuh
Jul 30, 2025
Danny R. Altschuh, 65, of Waterloo, IL, died July 30, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 9, 1959, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his mother Norma Beatty (nee Vaughn); sister Debbie (Mike) Anderson; brother Ken (Linda) Altschuh; aunts; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father Ronald R. Altschuh.
As an expression of sympathy,...
Elva Louise Baker
Jul 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elva Louise Baker, lovingly known as “Aunt Lou,” who departed this life on Monday, July 28th, at the age of 87.
Born on October 28, 1937, to John Henry and Elva Lee Kueper, Aunt Lou grew up in Springfield, Illinois, alongside her sister Rena and brothers Paul and Charlie.
On November...
Callen Cooper Moore
Jul 28, 2025
Callen Cooper MooreJune 19, 2024 – July 28, 2025
In the briefest flicker of time, Callen Cooper Moore lit up the world with a glow that will never dim. Born on June 19, 2024, and called home to be cradled in the arms of Jesus on July 28, 2025.
Though his time on Earth was short, Callen filled each moment with laughter,...
Emma E. Schultheis
Jul 21, 2025
Emma E. Schultheis, 14, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died July 21, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 27, 2010, in Marion, IL.
She is survived by her parents David A. & Amanda L. (nee Casten) Schultheis; grandparents Ruth (Ron) Kueker & David Casten, and David & Shannon Schultheis; great grandmother Ruth Heldebrandt; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many...
Toni S. Heusohn
Jul 20, 2025
Toni S. Heusohn, 75, of Valmeyer, IL, died July 20, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 7, 1950, in Red Bud, IL.She is survived by her daughter Kelly D. (Tim Mercer) Heusohn; sister-in-law Karen (Jay) Krump; nieces & nephews Jimmy (Megan) Jones, Michele (Marty) Doerr, and Brittany (Brandon) Prior; fur babies Lillie & Nola; great nieces; great...
Nyrita M. Sellers
Jul 19, 2025
Nyrita M. Sellers, nee Nimrick, 89, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Taylorville, IL, died July 19, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 4, 1935, in Georgetown, IL.
She is survived by her daughter Cindy (JD) McDaniel; son Brad (Tina) Sellers; grandchildren Leslie (Andrew) Zeaman, Brooke (Chad) Weber, Zachary Sellers, Angie (Ron) Sheffield; sisters Betty Haussy and Sherie Serd; and...
Victoria H. Berg
Jul 18, 2025
Victoria H. Berg, nee Jatho, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died July 18, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 1, 1940, in Waterloo, IL.
She is survived by her children Terry (Carol) Berg, Robert (Julie) Berg, Ken (Marilyn) Berg, and Linda K. (Dan Price) Smith; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene L. Berg;...
Deborah R. "Debbie" Hency
Jul 17, 2025
Deborah R. "Debbie" Hency, (nee Rea), 67, of Waterloo, IL, died July 17, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 5, 1957, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her husband Gary Hency; children Kyle (Meagan) Hency and Kory (Kaitlin) Hency; grandchildren Lilly, Landon, Abbigail, Addison, Skip, Jackson, and Hadley Hency; sisters Rhonda (Scott) May and Lisa (Gary)...
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