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Evelyn O. Weihl

Evelyn O. Weihl

Feb 12, 2023

Evelyn O. Weihl, nee Gummersheimer, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died February 12, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 13, 1940, in Columbia, IL.

 She is survived by her children Roger Weihl, Laura (Roger) Kinzinger, Jeff Weihl, Danny Weihl, and Connie (Donnie) Rusteberg; grandchildren Eric (Nicole) Kinzinger, Justin (Emily) Kinzinger, Shasta Weihl, Adam Weihl, and Kyle Rusteberg; great...

Dennis J. Fitzwilliam

Dennis J. Fitzwilliam

Feb 10, 2023

Dennis J. Fitzwilliam, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died February 10, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born March 24, 1954, in St. Louis, MO.

    It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Joseph FitzWilliam announces his tragic passing as the result of a head-on collision on Friday February 10, 2023. He was on his way...

Elizabeth J. Benz

Elizabeth J. Benz

Feb 9, 2023

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Benz, nee Linker, 91, of Valmeyer, IL, died February 9, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 4, 1931, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her twin sister Peggy Gray; nieces; and nephews.

    She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Benz; parents Herman  & Margaret  (nee Weber) Linker;...

James P. Casey Sr.

James P. Casey Sr.

Feb 9, 2023

James P. Casey Sr., 72, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 27, 1950, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Margaret Casey, nee Hursey; children Brandi (Shaun) Nall and James P. Casey Jr. (Heather Seidel); grand children Chloe and Peyton Nall and Trent and Brendon...

Jeanette M Gregson

Jeanette M Gregson

Feb 9, 2023

 

Jeanette M. Gregson, nee Rehling, 95, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born September 16, 1927, in Waterloo, IL.

    She is survived by her children Russell (Diane) Gregson, Gordon (Cindy) Gregson, and Alice Gregson (Kevin Ryan); grandchildren Mitchell (Teryn) Gregson and Helen Gregson; great grandchildren Leighton and Gideon Gregson; nieces; nephews;...

Marcella E. Moffitt

Marcella E. Moffitt

Feb 4, 2023

 

Marcella E. Moffitt, nee Hesterberg, 92, of Waterloo, IL, died February 4, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 16, 1930, in Burksville, IL.

    She is survived by her daughter Connie (Terry) Werkmann; grandchildren Sara (Jared) Schmitz and Dustin Werkmann; great-grandchildren Brennan and Lyric Schmitz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Jane Moffitt; nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

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Herman Rippelmeyer

Herman Rippelmeyer

Feb 3, 2023

Herman Rippelmeyer, 91, of New Athens, IL, died February 3, 2023, in New Athens, IL. He was born January 27, 1932, in Burksville, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Shirley Rippelmeyer (nee Roseman); children Darlene (Ronald) Pflueger and Wayne Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Stacy (Michael) Hemmer, Ryan (Meagan) Pflueger, and Christine (Aaron) Kachelmuss; great grandchildren Nathan and Ava Hemmer...

Ronnie J. Buettner

Ronnie J. Buettner

Feb 2, 2023

 

Ronnie J. Buettner, 59, of Waterloo, IL, died February 2, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 8, 1963, in Red Bud, IL.

 He is survived by his sister Pam Buettner-Pickering; nieces; nephews; and stepbrother Roger Buettner.

 Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents Roger O. & Shirley E. (nee Shannon) Buettner and girlfriend Dorothea Lee Wecker.

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Joyce Ann Veath

Joyce Ann Veath

Feb 2, 2023

Joyce Ann Veath, nee Hall, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died February 2, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 23, 1939, in Dixon, TN.

    She is survived by her children Melody (Wayne) Hoffmann, Cynthia (Joseph) Dreps, Timothy (Glenda) Veath, Kathryn (David) Kaiping, Brian (Renee) Veath, Christopher (Dianne) Veath, and Tony (Tammy) Veath; grandchildren Nathan, Eric, Steven, Joy,...

Mary Catherine Messamore

Mary Catherine Messamore

Feb 1, 2023

Mary Catherine Messamore, nee Doenitz, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died February 1, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 22, 1940, in Bloomington, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Darryl R. Messamore; children Beth (Kevin) Prewitt, and Catherine (John) Politte; step children Becky (Larry) Reardon, Lisa Tate, and Amy Blessing; grandchildren Donnell Duncan, Jr., Catherine Arnold,...

Paden Schultz

Paden Schultz

Jan 30, 2023

 

“Gone, but never forgotten, Paden, we’ll always treasure the brief time we had with you.”

Paden Schultz passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30th, 2023, just shy of his 20th birthday, whichwould have been Sunday, February 5th . Paden was a 2021 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School. He was heavily involved in numerous activities in high school: Theater,...

Beverly S. Bev "Susie" Menke

Beverly S. Bev "Susie" Menke

Jan 24, 2023

Beverly S. Bev "Susie" Menke, nee, 70, of Columbia, IL, died January 24, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born October 1, 1952, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her husband Orville A. Menke; daughter Nicky (Richard) Neal; grandchildren Craig (Brinney) Menke, Austin (Bethany) Hoggard, Rachael (Mathew) Buffa, and Devin Propst and Jenna Marshalek; 5 great...

CPT Phillip P. Kirk

CPT Phillip P. Kirk

Jan 23, 2023

CPT Phillip P. Kirk, 36, of Waterloo, IL, died January 23, 2023, in Bridgeton, MO. He was born August 8, 1986, in Kansas City, MO.

    He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Mueller Kirk; children Shelby Kirk and soon to be born son Emmett Michael Kirk; parents Dr. Michael & Greta Kirk; father-in-law and mother-in-law Clarence & Cynthia...

Roger T. Boyer

Roger T. Boyer

Jan 21, 2023

Roger T. Boyer, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died January 21, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 24, 1932, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his children Linda Boyer, Pamela (Gary) Ask, and Bruce (fiancé Maria) Boyer; grandchildren Ryan Gotto (fiancé Cassie), Laurie Hubble, Elizabeth (David) Howe, Christopher (Emilee) Smith, Michael (Debra) Ask, Steven...

Marvin F. Schilling

Marvin F. Schilling

Jan 17, 2023

Marvin F. Schilling, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died January 17, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born July 15, 1940, in Valmeyer, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Nancy Schilling (nee Frieberg); children Susan (Tom) Koesterer, Tom (Stacey) Schilling; grandchildren Michelle (Joel) Vogt, Bradley Koesterer, Reid Schilling, and Rowan Schilling; great grandchildren Maren, Margaret, and Monroe Vogt;...

Leota M. Roider

Leota M. Roider

Jan 11, 2023

Leota M. Roider, nee Kirkley was born on December 5, 1929, in Neelyville, MO, to Isaac and Bessie (nee Counts) Kirkley. She passed away surrounded by her family in Waterloo, IL, on January 11, 2023.

 Leota will be deeply missed by her loving family, the many friends she made during her long life, and especially her friends and loving caregivers...

Linda Lee Lancaster

Linda Lee Lancaster

Jan 7, 2023

Linda Lee Lancaster, née Colbert, of Oro Valley, AZ died in her home on Saturday January 7, 2023. She was born and raised in Sparta, IL.

     She is survived by her husband John O. Lancaster; children Randall (Ann) Rudloff, Debbie(Ken) Conquest and Dena (Dave) Yearian. 10 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

     She is preceded...

Valerie Lyn Anderson

Valerie Lyn Anderson

Jan 7, 2023

Valerie Lyn Anderson, nee Horn, 51, of Ruma, IL, died January 7, 2023, in Ruma, IL. She was born April 6, 1971, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Calvin Anderson; children Ashley Anderson, Brittany (Nicholas) Green, Berry Ray Ruffin, Mary Jane (John) Rake, and Derek Muellner; grandchildren Julia, Makinzee, Andrew, Marilyn, Scott, Amelia, and Elizabeth;...

Terry Pierce

Terry Pierce

Jan 6, 2023

Terry A. Pierce, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died January 6, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 6, 1951, in Kansas City, MO.

 Terry’s favorite response to any question of how he was doing - especially after adversity - was some variation on ‘Fantastic! I got to wake up today!’. His positivity was only rivaled by his empathy. As...

Edwin D. "Ed" Easley

Edwin D. "Ed" Easley

Jan 4, 2023

Edwin D. "Ed" Easley, 75, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Summum, IL, died January 4, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 3, 1947, in Beardstown, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Patricia Easley; children Kim (Greg) Williams, Melissa Easley, Casey (Matt) Essary, and Christopher (Andrea) Easley; grandchildren Kelsey (Brent) Scheive, Kyle Williams, Addison and...

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