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Steven C. Muench

Steven C. Muench

Oct 7, 2021

Steven C. Muench, 61, of Waterloo, IL, died October 7, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 8, 1960, in Red Bud, IL.

Steve loved his family and the community he served. He was humble and kind. He made our world a better place in the time God gave him here. Today, Steve walks with the angels, but his...

Garland L. Dudley

Garland L. Dudley

Oct 6, 2021

Garland L. Dudley

Mr. Garland Dudley of Waterloo, Illinois, departed this life on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 89. He was born October 30, 1931 in Tupelo, Arkansas, the son of Robert Gurvase and Cecil (Williams) Dudley. Mr. Dudley was a graduate of Newport High School. On May 13, 1955, Mr. Garland Dudley and Miss Blanche Miller...

Wanda L. Quernheim

Wanda L. Quernheim

Oct 4, 2021

Wanda L. Quernheim, nee Vogt, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died October 4, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 4, 1934, in Millstadt, IL.

She is survived by her children Michael (Jane) Quernheim, Lisa (Charles) Fuszner, and Douglas (Nancy) Quernheim; grandchildren Patrick (Sarah) Quernheim, Rebecca (Ethan) Belanger, Katherine Fuszner, John Fuszner, and James Fuszner, Hannah (Scott) Rohlfing, Jacob (Ellen)...

Christian G. J. Gummersheimer

Christian G. J. Gummersheimer

Oct 1, 2021

Christian G. J. "Christie"Gummersheimer, 88, of Columbia, IL, died October 1, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 10, 1932.

Arrangements Pending

Christian G. J. Gummersheimer

Christian G. J. Gummersheimer

Oct 1, 2021

Christian G. J. "Christie" Gummersheimer, 88, of Columbia, IL, died October 1, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 10, 1932, in Columbia, IL.

He is survived by his sister Ardell Roider; nieces and nephews Ervin (Sugar) Borcharding, Freeman (Ginny) Borcharding, Arlene Trahan, Glenn (Karen) Roider, Carolyn (Mike) Hesterberg, and Leroy (Karen) Roider; great nieces; great nephews; great-great...

Marlene V. Kaestner

Marlene V. Kaestner

Sep 30, 2021

Marlene V. Kaestner, nee Josten, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died September 30, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 15, 1931, in Harrisonville, IL.

She is survived by her children Michael (Susan) Kaestner, Linda (Michael) Mueller, and Trudi (Kevin) Vogt; grandchildren Aaron (Carrie) Kaestner, Matthew (Loren) Kaestner, Ryan (Danielle McNamara) Mueller, Amanda (Duo Park) Mueller, Tim (fiance Alexis...

John L. Ohlendorf

John L. Ohlendorf

Sep 26, 2021

John L. Ohlendorf, 81, of Waterloo, IL, died September 26, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 26, 1939, in Harrisonville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Ohlendorf (nee Busse); children Diann Thomas, Leroy Ohlendorf, Ronda Nash, and John R. Ohlendorf; numerous grandchildren; brother Bill (Gloria) Ohlendorf; sister Mary Planer; nieces; nephews; and cousin.

He is preceded...

Michael Jerome

Michael Jerome

Sep 26, 2021

Michael Jerome, 60, of Belleville, IL, died September 26, 2021, in Belleville, IL. He was born August 11, 1961, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his children Rebecca (Derek) Dundon and Jeremy Jerome; grandchildren Kiera and Ryker Dundon; sisters Michelle (Greg) Render and Lisa (Jack) Hudnal; special friend Teresa Manary; niece; nephews; and cousins.

Michael is preceded in death...

Marie L. McMullan

Marie L. McMullan

Sep 25, 2021

Marie L. McMullan, nee Kuehner, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died September 25, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 23, 1939, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her husband Dennis McMullan; children Brian (Deanna) McMullan, John (Susan) McMullan, Kathy (Collin) Metzger, and Matthew (Dena) McMullan; daughter-in-law Vicky McMullan; grandchildren David McMullan, Ryan (Emily) McMullan, Christina (Brian)...

David E. Wiese

David E. Wiese

Sep 19, 2021

David E. Wiese, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died September 19, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 20, 1939, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by Jean Wiese; children Dawn (Mark) Garner, D. Brian (Denise) Wiese, Brad (Gail) Wiese, Keith (Kari) Brinkmann, Kim (Rick) Buettner, and Karla Halloran; grandchildren Adam (Stephanie) Garner, Tom (Abby) Wiese, Andrew (Gabrielle) Wiese,...

Joseph F. Heck

Joseph F. Heck

Sep 18, 2021

Joseph F. Heck, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died September 18, 2021, in Red Bud, IL. He was born February 12, 1936, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his son Michael Heck; grandchildren Kelly, Michael, and Angela Heck; mother of his grandchildren Janet Heck; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Anton & Anna (nee...

Adele M. Hawkins

Adele M. Hawkins

Sep 16, 2021

Adele M. Hawkins, nee Korte, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died September 16, 2021, in Waterloo, IL.

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Adele Hawkins. Adele was born in Bushy Prairie on March 7, 1943. On October 21, 1967 she married the love of her life, Ellery Hawkins. They recited their sacred vows of marriage at Saints Peter and...

Robert "Robby" Soutee

Robert "Robby" Soutee

Sep 16, 2021

Robert "Robby" Soutee, 36, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died September 16, 2021, in Red Bud, IL. He was born March 20, 1985, in Ponchatoula, LA.

He is survived by wife Amanda Soutee (nee Bequette); father Paul (Nancy Watson) Craig; brother Ricky Gettings; sister Tammy Gettings; grandparents Carl and Helen Duty; nieces and nephews Nick Gettings, Rick (Emily Gilpin) Gettings,...

Tracy Lynn Gilmore

Tracy Lynn Gilmore

Sep 14, 2021

Tracy Lynn Gilmore, nee Lane, 59, of Waterloo, IL, died September 14, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 10, 1961, in Albuquerque, NM.

She is survived by her children Lindsey Gilmore, Oliver (Lindsay) Gilmore and Samantha Gilmore; companion Sophie; father David (Linda) Lane; sisters Kelly (Kim) Lerch and Carrie (Mark) Munsell; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; & cousins.

Tracy...

Helen M. Goedecke

Helen M. Goedecke

Sep 13, 2021

Helen M. Goedecke, 58, of Waterloo, IL, died September 13, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 16, 1962, in East St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her brothers and sister Donald K. (Carla) Goedecke, Steven K. (Kathleen) Goedecke, Douglas K. Goedecke, and Barbra J. (Aaron) Patton; aunt; nieces; nephew; and cousins.

She is preceded in death by...

Perry H. Koch

Perry H. Koch

Sep 12, 2021

Perry H. Koch, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died September 12, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 15, 1938, in Fults, IL.

He is survived by his wife Joan Koch, nee Unterseh; children Mark (Kate) Koch and Angela (Chuck Bader) Koch; grandchildren Sarah Koch, Kaitlin (Brian) Montano, Alexander (Michelle) Eslinger, Aaron Eslinger, and Hannah (Rick Wiegand) Mechler; great grandchildren...

Ricky Marvin Rodenberg

Ricky Marvin Rodenberg

Sep 11, 2021

Ricky Marvin Rodenberg, 59, of Fults, IL, died September 11, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born July 6, 1962, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his children Ashley (Bobby Wilson) Melvin, Kate (Matt) Buettner, and Carrie (Jacob) Grueninger; grandchildren Anna, Sabrina, Henry, Aliviah, Kelsey, and Griffin; mother Loretta Rodenberg (nee Rippelmeyer); sisters Brenda Mentel, Sandy (Ron)...

Charles Robert "Bob" Volpert

Charles Robert "Bob" Volpert

Sep 9, 2021

Charles Robert "Bob" Volpert, 80, of Hecker, IL, died September 9, 2021, in Aviston, IL, surrounded by his loving children. He was born May 8, 1941, in Centerville, IL.

He is survived by his children Charles E. (Marlo) Volpert of Chatham, IL and Amy (Bruce) Rackers of O'Fallon, IL; grandchildren Chayce (Clare), Madison and Cru Volpert and Faith and Quin...

James L. Early, Jr. (Menard)

James L. Early, Jr. (Menard)

Sep 2, 2021

James L. Early, Jr. (Menard), 89, of Valmeyer, IL, died September 2, 2021, in Red Bud, IL. He was born August 9, 1932, in Prairie du Rocher, IL.

He is survived by his children Lavonne (Ken) Bromberger, Gary Early, Kevin (Karen) Early, Amy (Troy) Ingram, and Mark Early; 8 grandchildren Shawn (Doug) Scheidt, Ryan (Caitlin) Bromberger, Kyle Early, Cody Early,...

Vernon C. DeBourge

Vernon C. DeBourge

Sep 2, 2021

Vernon C. DeBourge, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died September 2, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 11, 1929, in Modoc, IL.

He is survived by children David (Annette) DeBourge & Sandy (Dennis) Griffin; grandchildren Jennifer (Josh) Lynn, Tim (Sarah) Griffin, & Kevin (Kaylyn) Griffin; great grandchildren Halle & Morgan Lynn, Ty & Lila Griffin, & Leyton Griffin; sisters...

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