Patricia A. Smith
Oct 30, 2023
Patricia A. Smith, nee Wilkerson, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died October 30, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 29, 1939, in Carlyle, IL.
She is survived by her children Dee Williams, Peggy A. Meskil, Nona (Richard) Sturdivant, and Wes Smith; sisters Shirley Brown and Peggy Harter; and brother Robert Wilkerson.
Patricia is preceded in...
Imogene P. Toal
Oct 30, 2023
Imogene P. Toal, nee McCarthy, 86, of Columbia, IL, died October 30, 2023, in Swansea, IL. She was born June 27, 1937, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her children Donna (Craig) Bayer, Tom (Rhonda) Toal, and Chris Toal, grandchildren Jason (Katie), Becky (Nathan), Josh, Chris, (Amanda), Nick (Chelsey), Thomas (Paige), Tayler, Ashley, Shannon, Sam (McKenzie),Talia...
Henry B. Hammonds II
Oct 29, 2023
Henry B. Hammonds II, 42, of Waterloo, IL, died October 29, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 1, 1981, in Columbia, SC.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years Katy Hammonds (nee Nicholson), children Piper (Ian), Seth and Aaden; father Henry B Hammonds I; brother Brandon Poe; brother, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,...
Lee W. Prange
Oct 24, 2023
Lee W. Prange, 90, of Modoc, Illinois, died October 24, 2023, in Chester, IL. He was born July 27, 1933, in Kidd, IL.
He is survived by his wife Ardell L. Prange nee Hoffmann; children Lynden (Karen) Prange and Mark Prange; grandchildren Aaron (Jenny) Prange, Lauren (Matt) Schellhardt, & Adam (Allie) Prange; 7 great grandchildren; sister Verna Mae...
Helena S. Fausz
Oct 23, 2023
Helena S. Fausz, nee Belus, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died October 23, 2023, in Freeburg, IL. She was born August 6, 1940, in Brideport, CT.
She is survived by her children Raymond Jr. (Annette) Fausz, Kenneth (Lauren) Fausz, & Gary Fausz; grandchildren Brandon, Melissa, & Justin Fausz, Heather (Eric) Nobe, Amber (Dan) Monterusso, Drew Fausz, & Amanda (Nick) O'Daniell; 10...
Bernell F. Bachelier
Oct 23, 2023
Bernell F. Bachelier, nee Buettner, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died October 23, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 14, 1930, in Columbia, IL.
She is survived by her children, Brenda K. Schreder, Berneta J. Bachelier, Ronald R. (Cynthia) Bachelier, and Richard D. (Keda) Bachelier. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lisa (Barry) Greer, Sherri (Chris) Morris, Laura...
Mark L. Bertram Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
Mark L. Bertram Sr., 74, of Ocala, FL, died October 21, 2023, in Ocala, FL. He was born August 30, 1949, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his wife Teri Bertram, nee Belgeri; children Mark L. Bertram Jr. and Faith Ann Bertram; grandchildren Elizabeth, Sarah, Anthony, Emily, and Grace; great grandchildren Makaio & Lorelei; brother Greg...
Jeanette M. Scheibe
Oct 16, 2023
Jeanette M. Scheibe, nee Steppig, 81, of Waterloo, Illinois, died October 16, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 12, 1942, in Belleville, IL.
She is survived by her sister Betty (Mark) Heitman; very special friend Marilyn Haudrich and her daughters Shelly (Jim) O'Day, Gayle (Larry) Cahoon, and Kyle (Val) Yeager, and Goddaughter Kara Yeager; niece;...
Ronald E. Rednour
Oct 13, 2023
Ronald E. Rednour, 78, of High Ridge, MO, died October 13, 2023, in High Ridge, MO. He was born March 27, 1945, in Pinckneyville, IL.
He is survived by his children Otis (Bobbie Jo) Rednour, Steve (Glinda) Rednour, and Barbara (Jason) Clayton; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren; sister Laura (Bill) Charlton; brothers Jim (Laura) Rednour, Wayne (Carol) Rednour, Ralph...
Douglas M. Althoff
Oct 13, 2023
Douglas M. Althoff, 68, of Red Bud, IL, died October 13, 2023, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 11, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his daughter Jill (Dennis) Dougherty; grandchildren Kyla, Tristan, Lynden, & Tru; brother Craig (Mary) Althoff; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephew; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by...
Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer
Oct 11, 2023
Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer, nee Schweickhardt, 83, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 11, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 24, 1940, in Valmeyer, IL.
She is survived by her children Scott Rippelmeyer (Joanie Harbaugh) and Karla Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Jamie (Bryan) Schmitz, Nolan (Ally) Rippelmeyer, Drew (Stephanie) Schultheis, Alex (Natalie Horrell) Schultheis, Claire Schultheis, Matt (Victoria) Rippelmeyer,...
Paul O. Huch
Oct 7, 2023
Paul O. Huch, of Columbia, IL, died October 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO. He was born January 3, 1947, in Belleville, IL. Our local German Band leader and ultimate optimist was called home at the age of 76.
He is survived by his wife Shirley Huch nee Brendel, son Mike (Tracy) Huch, daughter Jenna...
Norbert F. Eschmann
Oct 5, 2023
Norbert F. Eschmann, 86, of Waterloo, Illinois, died October 5, 2023, in Columbia, IL. He was born January 29, 1937, in Maeystown, IL.
He is survived by his children Chris (Amy R.) Eschmann, Tina (Russell) Schneider, Amy (Robert) Stumpf, and Eric Eschmann; grandchildren James, Kylie, Mason, & Danni Eschmann, Lucas Schneider, Lexi & Adam Stumpf, and Austin Eschmann; great granddaughter...
Allen G. Kent
Sep 27, 2023
Allen G. Kent, 57, of Red Bud, IL, died September 27, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 15, 1965, in Gibson City, IL.
He is survived by his wife Susan M. Kent nee Hoffmann; children Justin Kent & Ashley Kent; grandchildren Benjamin, Jace, Garrett, Carter, Aliviah, Madalynn, and Colton; mother Bonnie Kent (nee Berner); brothers and...
Dung Ngoc "Twee" Johnston
Sep 26, 2023
Dung Ngoc "Twee" Johnston, nee Duong, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died September 26, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 31, 1942, in Vietnam.
She is survived by her daughter Becky (Tony) Morrow; son Billy Johnston; grandchildren Krystal Johnston, Dallas Morrow, and Aidan Morrow; nieces; and nephews.
She is preceded in death by...
Paul S. Richardson
Sep 26, 2023
Paul S. Richardson, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died September 26, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 15, 1933, in Detroit, MI.
He is survived by his wife Betty Richardson; children Terry (Mark) Henderson, and Vickie (Lawrence) Wynn; grandchildren Drew (Crystal) Wynn, Paul (Stephanie) Wynn, Lindsey (Justin) Braun, and Elizabeth Henderson; great grandchildren Andrew Wynn, Audrey Braun,...
Delmar A. Wachtel
Sep 24, 2023
Delmar A. Wachtel, 92, of Hecker, passed away September 24, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born September 6, 1931 in Hecker, IL; son of the late Hildagard (nee Grahlherr) and Joseph Wachtel.
He is survived by his children Cathi (Brian) Schmieg and Janet Hayes; grandchildren Cody (Justin) Rohlfing, Autumn (Nate Ruebke) Gleich, Jonathon (Jess) Hayes, Tyler...
James D. Gallatin
Sep 21, 2023
James D. Gallatin, 75, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died September 21, 2023, in Prairie du Rocher, IL. He was born August 30, 1948, in Breese, IL.
He is survived by his wife Cynthia Gallatin (nee Cissell); step-son Austin Baker; daughters Shelly, Amanda, and Erika; and mother Eva Gallatin.
He is preceded in death by his...
Jay R. Vogt
Sep 19, 2023
Jay R. Vogt, 76, of Waterloo, IL, died at home in the arms of Jesus September 19, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 20, 1946, in E. St. Louis, IL.
He is survived by his wife Judith Vogt (nee Daugherty); children Jerry (Kejun) Vogt and Christine (Daniel) Ventura; grandchildren twins Ayden and Zyden Vogt and Chase Shearer; great...
Derek Lane Stellhorn
Sep 18, 2023
Derek Lane Stellhorn, 52, of Red Bud, IL, died September 18, 2023, in Red Bud, IL. He was born July 22, 1971, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his son Konnor Stellhorn (Lauren Myerscough); daughter Melissa (Mark) Gramenz; grandson Logan Gramenz; granddaughter Brynlee Gramenz; mother Sandra Joan (Joe) (nee Pratt) Williamson; sister Jill (John) Sanders; nephew Xavier Sanders;...
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