Roger Dale Karsten
Sep 27, 2025
Roger Dale Karsten, 70, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 27th, 2025, following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. He was born August 8, 1955 in Red Bud, IL.
Roger lived a full life defined by his deep love for his family and a remarkable zest for people. It was often...
Robert D. "Bob" Mohr
Sep 23, 2025
Robert D. "Bob" Mohr, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died September 23, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 20, 1937, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his sisters Sandy Steinmann, Patty (Larry) Andres, and Judy (Ray) Unterseh; aunts; uncle; nieces; nephew; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hadley Paul and Margaret L. (nee Mehrmann)...
David William Mechler
Sep 22, 2025
David William Mechler, 62, of St. Louis, MO died September 22, 2025. He was born October 8, 1962, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his daughter Hannah (Rick Wiegand) Mechler; sisters Linda (Bill) Dependahl and Susan (Mike) Aycock; niece Emily Dependahl; nephews Aron (Natalie) Aycock and Ryan Aycock; and great nephew Mason Aycock.
David is preceded in death by his parents...
Florence L. Feldmeier
Sep 21, 2025
Florence L. Feldmeier, 101, of Fults, IL, died September 21, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 14, 1924, in Chalfin Bridge, IL.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews Carla Feldmeier, Kristine Feldmeier, Barry (Patty) Feldmeier, Richard (Ida) Feldmeier, and Donna Edwards; great nieces and great nephews.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents Henry C. and Amanda...
Michael D. Brown
Sep 20, 2025
Michael D. Brown, 74, of Valmeyer, IL, died September 20, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born July 24, 1951, in St. Louis, MO.He is survived by his children Tim (Dawn) Brown, Dawn (James) Burns, Jenny (Noah) Klinkhardt; and grandchildren Adrian and Audrey Brown, Olivia, Evan, and Avery Burns, Jackson and Teddie Klinkhardt.He is preceded in death by his wife Laurie...
Harold Ray Vocker
Sep 18, 2025
Harold Ray Vocker, 64, of Belleville, IL, died September 18, 2025, in O'Fallon, IL. He was born January 23, 1961, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his wife Kimberly Vocker (nee Cantwell); children Darian (Billy) Craft and Morgan Vocker; granchildren Beau Craft and Paul Craft; sister Debbie (Leon) Fain; brother Robert (Darlene) Vocker; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Harold...
Aaron Stellhorn
Sep 17, 2025
Aaron Stellhorn, 45, of Hecker, IL, died September 17, 2025, in Hecker, IL. He was born September 14, 1980, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his parents Gerald and Christy (nee Busch) Stellhorn; brother Jeremy (Becky) Stellhorn; sister Natasha (Craig Heflin) Stellhorn; nephew Brody Stellhorn; grandmother Dorothy Busch; beloved dog Queen; aunts; uncles; and cousins.He is preceded in death...
William Leslie Hanks
Sep 12, 2025
William Leslie Hanks, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died September 12, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 14, 1941, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his children Brandon (Gabrielle) Hanks, Matthew (Tami) Hanks, Michael (Nicole) Hanks, and Calen (Jacquie) Hanks; grandchildren William Hanks, Adam and Taylor Hanks, Megan, Ryan, and Lauren Hanks, and Kathryn, Violet, Jack, and Paul...
Elsie M. Branson
Sep 10, 2025
Elsie M. Branson, nee Dickneite, 86, of Waterloo, IL, died September 10, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 14, 1938, in Valmeyer, IL.
She is survived by her children Timothy J. (Mary A.) Branson and Julie A. (Troy E.) Potts; grandchildren Tara N. (Billy) Johnson, Amanda (Chris) Schweigert, Max E. Hiller, and Amber (Shaun) Goldschmith; great grandsons Cody E....
Margaret Lueking
Sep 9, 2025
Margaret Lueking, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died September 9, 2025 in Waterloo IL. She was born May 30, 1937 in Valmeyer, IL.
She is survived by her nieces Elaine (Robert) Briggs and Denise (Brian) Wiese, step brother, Lyle (Laverne) Hoffmann, great nephews Thomas (Abby) Wiese, Andrew (Gabrielle) Wiese and Travis (Alysha) Mathews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Walter E....
Lucas M. Hoffmann
Sep 8, 2025
Lucas M. Hoffmann, 38, of Waterloo, IL, died September 8, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 20, 1986, in Osage Beach, MO.
He is survived by his mother Pearl Graves (nee Hoffmann); sisters and brother Julie Brigance, Rejona (Chad) Knobloch, Dawn Stapleton, William Graves (Patti), Elizabeth Graves (Todd), and Rachel Dias; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
He was...
Imogene Burleson
Sep 7, 2025
Imogene "Jean" Burleson, nee McGowan, 94, of Waterloo, IL, died September 7, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 19, 1931, in Creal Springs, IL.
She is survived by her children Cheryl (William) Baugh and Angela (Anthony) Armando; grandchildren Matthew (Melissa) Baugh, Sammie (David) Carr, Andrew Baugh, Ashley Armando, Arianna Armando, and Alexis Armando; great grandchildren Aurora Carr; sister...
Sharon Rose Valleroy
Sep 7, 2025
Sharon Rose Valleroy, nee Stoeckel, 81, of Waterloo, IL, died September 7, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born April 21, 1944, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her children Michelle (Dale) Rodenberg, Duane (Monica) Valleroy, and Anthony (Stephanie) Valleroy; grandchildren Allen (Heather) Wild, Nicole Rodenberg, Brandy (Ben) McLean, Lindsey (Josh) Bird, Rebecca (Jason) Valleroy, Rachel (Hunter) Borger, DJ...
Robert C. Niebruegge
Sep 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” Niebruegge, 81, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025, wrapped in love from his family and friends. Bob was born on May 23, 1944, in Red Bud, Illinois, to the late Robert G. and Alvera M. (nee Nottmeier) Niebruegge.
A 1962 graduate of Waterloo High School, Bob was a gifted athlete who...
Jacqueline M. Stamme
Sep 3, 2025
Jacqueline M. Stamme, nee Huss, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died September 3, 2025, in Shiloh, IL. She was born December 23, 1947, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Paul Stamme, Sherry (David) Arand, Lisa (Michael) Cartier, and Jessica (Joshua) Harrelson; grandchildren John, Nick, Dakota, Matthew, Katie, Luke, Abby, Addisyn, and Kash; great grandchildren Henry, Elena, Lillia, Eliza,...
Earl W. Nagel
Sep 3, 2025
Earl W. Nagel, 102, of Red Bud, IL, died September 3, 2025, in Red Bud, IL. He was born January 13, 1923, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his children Larry (Giovanna) Nagel, Connie (Bob) Esker, Cathy (Gary) Griffin, and Vickie Nagel; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 69...
Paul J. Kohler
Sep 2, 2025
Paul J. Kohler, 87, of Waterloo, Illinois, died September 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 19, 1937, in Waterloo, IL.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Kohler (nee Miller); children Ken (Carmen) Kohler, Curtis (Cindy) Kohler, Chris Kohler, & Kim Kohler; grandchildren Kayla, Nick, Jesse, Alexa, and Gavin; great-grandchildren Peyton and Willow; sisters Lorraine, Bernardine, &...
Jane E. Matzenbacher
Aug 31, 2025
Jane E. Matzenbacher, nee Rodenberg, 73, of Fults, IL, died August 31, 2025, in Fults, IL. She was born September 26, 1951, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry Matzenbacher; children Tracey (Aaron) Held and Gina Matzenbacher; grandchildren Collin & Nolan Held; sister Carolyn (Marvin) Henry; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Jane is preceded...
Nicholas David Wittenbrink
Aug 26, 2025
Nicholas David Wittenbrink, 46, of Valmeyer, IL, died August 26, 2025, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born February 14, 1979, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his partner Mallory Origliosso; children Andria Wittenbrink, Alexander Wittenbrink, Knox Wittenbrink, and Maizie Wittenbrink; step children Angela (Jimmy) Dixon and Josie Origliosso; grandchildren Taiden Wittenbrink, Novea Walker, D'Shawn Duncan Jr., and Alaia Dixon;...
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...
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