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Jeffrey D. Hargiss

Jeffrey D. Hargiss

Sep 21, 2024

Jeffrey D. Hargiss, 60, of Waterloo, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Friday September 20, 2024. He was born September 17, 1964, in Kokomo, Indiana to Nancy and David Hargiss.

Survived by mother Nancy Hargiss (nee Reynolds); sister Cherie Kilty; and several cousins. Also survived by childhood friend Brian Wright and family. He will be sorely missed by co-workers at AB and the...

Charles K. Bergmann Sr.

Charles K. Bergmann Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Charles K. Bergmann Sr., 77, of Columbia, IL, died September 20, 2024, in Excelsior Springs, MO. He was born September 21, 1946, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his children Charles "Chuck" (Tina) Bergmann, Jr. and Chad (Mandi) Bergmann; grand children Brent (Jenna) Bergmann, Alex (Lauren) Bergmann, Mikayla Bergmann, and Jacob Bergmann; step-grandchildren Jarold Waters, Mckinley Waters, Jennifer Waters, Jessica...

Raymond Leon Blakeslee

Raymond Leon Blakeslee

Sep 20, 2024

Raymond Leon Blakeslee, 84, of Ellis Grove, IL, died September 20, 2024, in Red Bud, IL. He was born July 12, 1940, in Orchard Park, NY.

He is survived by his children Freddy (Janet) Blakeslee, Darline (Dale) Heck, Richard (Cheryl) Blakeslee, Benjamin (Stephanie) Blakeslee, and Randy (Melissa) Blakeslee; grandchildren Dale Anthony (Catrena) Heck Jr., Andrew Heck, Daniel (Allyson) Blakeslee, Kelsee (Caleb)...

Virginia May Caroline Stapleton

Virginia May Caroline Stapleton

Sep 19, 2024

Virginia May Caroline "Ginny" Stapleton, nee Reinbold, 82, of Red Bud, IL, passed away September 19, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL. She was born June 17, 1942, in Waterloo, IL.

Surviving are her children, Scott (Terri) Dilley of Red Bud, IL and Stacia (Darren) Washausen of Louisville, KY, her grandchildren, Paige (Derek) Liefer, Mackenzie Dilley, Taylor (Brenden) Stellhorn, and...

Rose Ann Kohnz

Rose Ann Kohnz

Sep 18, 2024

Rose Ann Kohnz, who grew up taking turns with her siblings riding a donkey from their stone home to a one-room schoolhouse, and who in her later years owned a smartphone, died Sept. 18, 2024. She was 87.

Rose Ann was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Madonnaville to Peter and Agatha (nee Wuertz) Muertz. She joined older siblings Theodore "Teddy" (Esther)...

Jack R. "Ray" Hayes

Jack R. "Ray" Hayes

Sep 16, 2024

Jack R. "Ray" Hayes, 86, of Waterloo, IL, died September 16, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 11, 1938, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his children Gary (Robin) Hayes, Lisa Rhodes, and Tricia (Darrel) Headrick; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife...

Steven R. "Lefty" Ruhmann

Steven R. "Lefty" Ruhmann

Sep 14, 2024

Steven R. "Lefty" Ruhmann, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died September 14, 2024, in Shiloh, IL. He was born November 17, 1951, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Diane Ruhmann (nee Buettner); brothers and sisters Juleene Weilbacher, Eileen (Charles) Curran, Brother Tom Ruhmann OMI, Wayne (Sandra) Ruhmann, John Ruhmann, and Mary (Craig) Althoff; sister-in-law Thelma "Peggy" Ruhmann; brothers-in-law Kenny...

Karl W. Pfeifer

Karl W. Pfeifer

Sep 13, 2024

Karl W. Pfeifer, 80, of Columbia, IL, died September 13, 2024, in Columbia, IL. He was born September 10, 1944, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his sister Nadine (Tom) Schroeder, nephew Christopher Schroeder, cousins, and friends.

Karl is preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Evelyn (nee Maeys) Pfeifer.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions...

Ardis I. Henerfauth

Ardis I. Henerfauth

Sep 11, 2024

Ardis I. Henerfauth, nee Kohlmeier, 75, of Waterloo, IL, died September 11, 2024, in Columbia, IL. She was born June 4, 1949, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her husband Robert Henerfauth; brothers Dean (Susan) Kohlmeier, and Aron (Myrna) Kohlmeier; niece Lindsey Kohlmeier; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; aunts; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents Wilbert and...

Catherine Pauline Esker

Catherine Pauline Esker

Sep 3, 2024

Catherine Pauline Esker, nee Sellers, 74, of Valmeyer, IL, died September 3, 2024, in Columbia, IL. She was born August 15, 1950, in Granite City, IL.

She is survived by her children Robert (Libby) Esker, and Brian Esker; grandchildren Christopher Esker, River Esker, Morgan Anderson, and Klaire Anderson; great grandchild Rowen Lucco; dear friend Monika Shaw; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Catherine is...

Gerald J. Toennies

Gerald J. Toennies

Sep 2, 2024

Gerald J. Toennies, 86, of Wareloo, IL, died September 2, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born April 9, 1938, in Damiansville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Toennies née Keim; children Mark Toennies (special friend Jim Tibbetts), Barb Toennies, Randy (Julie) Toennies; grandchildren Zander Toennies, Skylar Toennies, Ayden Toennies, and Delaney Toennies; siblings Bernice "Bim" (Franklin) Fuehne ,...

Twila Clara Hoffmann

Twila Clara Hoffmann

Aug 31, 2024

Twila Clara Hoffmann, nee Scheibe, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died August 31, 2024, in St. Louis, IL. She was born July 24, 1934, in Harrisonville, IL.

She is survived by her children Barry (Cathy) Hoffmann and Sharon (John) Glessner; grandchildren Andrew (Andrea) Glessner, Abby (Kyle) Buettner; great grandchildren Colton and Caleb Glessner & Silas and Max Buettner; sisters-in-law Janice Nagel; Patsy...

Margaret A. "Marge" Francois

Margaret A. "Marge" Francois

Aug 27, 2024

Margaret A. "Marge" Francois, nee Kellerman, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died August 27, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 6, 1952, in DuQuoin, IL.

She is survived by her children Melanie Steiling and Jay Francois (fiancé Erin Duke); grandchildren T.J. & Tristan Steiling, Gordon and Emilia Francois, and Kaden Duke; sister Etta (Danny) Fann; brother Tim (Dana) Kellerman; sister-in-law...

Kenneth J. Krebel

Kenneth J. Krebel

Aug 23, 2024

Kenneth J. Krebel, 80, of Waterloo, IL , died August 23, 2024, in St. Louis , MO. He was born August 14, 1944, in Fults, IL.

He is survived by his wife Linda Krebel nee Meyer; children Michelle (Greg) Graff and Jennifer Jones (Jack Gillespie); grandchildren Arthur Jones, Everett Graff, and Hope Gillespie; sister-in-law Ursula Krebel; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Kenneth is...

Estelle A. Sauerwein

Estelle A. Sauerwein

Aug 21, 2024

Estelle A. (Seboldt) Sauerwein, nee Krupp, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died August 21, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 27, 1933, in Prarie du Rocher, IL.

She is survived by her children Pamela (Michael) Reilly, Linda (Robert) Keller, James (Connie) Seboldt, Barbara (James) Duzan, and Mark (Brenda) Seboldt; grandchildren Michael Keller, Laura (Steve) Henry, Timothy (Christi) Keller, Matthew...

Phillip S. Garnto

Phillip S. Garnto

Aug 20, 2024

Phillip S. Garnto, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died August 20, 2024, in Waterloo , IL. He was born September 15, 1941, in Wrightsville, GA.

He is survived by his wife Shirley K. Garnto (nee Renner); children Ryan (Debbie) Garnto, Debra Cary, Jennifer (Joseph) Jones, Jill (Gregory) Engel, and Michael (Margaret) Klein; grandchildren; brothers and sisters Danny Garnto, Derrell Garnto, Brylyn (Jimmy)...

Linda S. Sweet

Linda S. Sweet

Aug 19, 2024

Linda S. Sweet, nee Barnhill, 82, of Red Bud, IL, died August 19, 2024, in O'Fallon, IL. She was born June 11, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Allan Sweet; children Mark Sweet, Angie (Johnnie) Hammonds, and Matthew Sweet (Brent Brazell); grand children Ryan Sweet, Luke Sweet, Andrew (Naomi) Hammonds, Alexander (Haley) Hammonds,...

Karen S. Kohlmeier

Karen S. Kohlmeier

Aug 15, 2024

Karen S. Kohlmeier, 73, of Waterloo , IL, died August 15, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 8, 1951, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her brother Leon (Kathleen) Kohlmeier; sister Sandra Kohlmeier; nieces and nephews Candice (Mark) Doyle, Cara Kohlmeier, Clint (Jessica) Kohlmeier, Carin Kohlmeier, and Ebony Sherod; great nephews Hayden, Hudson, & Henry Kohlmeier; cousins;...

Harold Daugherty

Harold Daugherty

Aug 15, 2024

Harold Daugherty, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died August 15, 2024, in O’Fallon, IL. He was born February 22, 1944, in Red Bud, IL. 

He is survived by his wife of 56 years Donna Daugherty nee Landgraf (married Aug. 1, 1968); children Dorothy Rodriguez and David (Judy) Daugherty; grandchildren Deborah (Tim ) Joellenbeck, Heather (Cesar) Cabeza, and Amanda (Edward) Jarvis; great grandchildren...

James L. Winkelmann

James L. Winkelmann

Aug 13, 2024

James L. Winkelmann, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died August 13, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 25, 1943, in St. Louis, MO.

 

He is survived by his wife Cynthia Winkelmann; children Donna Winkelmann, Michael Winkelmann, and Timothy Winkelmann; grandchildren Jessica Knoll, Mickey Ellison, Megan Abbott, James Moody, Zackery Winkelmann, Adam Winkelmann, and Isaiah Winkelmann; great grandchildren Oliver Winkelmann, Thea...

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