OBITUARIES

Carolyn E. Pigg

Carolyn E. Pigg

Jan 16, 2022

Carolyn E. Pigg, nee Heller, 78, of Fults, IL, died January 16, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 19, 1943, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her children Daniel (Jennifer) Pigg and Keith Pigg; grandchildren Jacob, Jaxon, and Raylan Pigg; sisters Sandy (Kenny) Schultheis and Kathleen (Ken) Kempke; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; and nephews.

Carolyn is...

Sandra K. Sutter

Sandra K. Sutter

Jan 12, 2022

Sandra K. Sutter, nee Sandlin, 79, of Columbia, IL, died January 12, 2022, in Columbia, IL. She was born January 12, 1943, in Crosstown, MO.

She is survived by her husband Donald R. Sutter; step-children Donald J. Sutter and Christina (Keith) Nabers; grandchildren Abbey Sutter (Jake Bothe), Amanda (Jordan) Burdg, Chelsea Nabers (fiance Brad Wild), and Ryan Nabers (April Thomason);...

Scott C. Steinsieck

Scott C. Steinsieck

Jan 11, 2022

Scott C. Steinsieck, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died January 11, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 26, 1953, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his sister Sue Steinsieck; nieces Maggie Restivo (friend Michael Tortorello) and Lisa (Kyle) Nieman; great nephew Max Nieman; and cousins Denny (Linda) Hoffmeister and Patty (Randy) Hoffman.

Scott is preceded...

John C. Hood

John C. Hood

Jan 7, 2022

John C. Hood, 51, of Hecker, IL, died January 7, 2022, in Hecker, IL. He was born July 19, 1970, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Meadow E. Hood (nee Ring); children Logan & Sally Hood; mother Carol D. Hood; sister Joyce (Bill) Caswell; mother-in-law Sherry Ring; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends.

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Albert H. Shields, Jr.

Albert H. Shields, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Albert H. Shields, Jr., 87, of Waterloo, IL, died January 5, 2022. After several months of declining health, Albert died peacefully in his sleep. He was born October 10, 1934, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his children Al (Diane) Shields, Jim (Mary) Shields, Jennifer (Chris) Kirn, and Tommy (Jenny) Shields; grandchildren Danielle (Tony) Schoen, Ana (Saul) Capilla, Zachary,...

Marlou J. Schewe

Marlou J. Schewe

Jan 3, 2022

Marlou J. Schewe, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died January 3, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 4, 1937, in Waterloo, IL.

She is survived by her brother Ronald (Joy) Schewe; nephew Cecil Frazier; aunt Lucille Schewe; godchildren Donna Nielsen and Lynn Mulderig; along with many cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents William H. &...

Joyce Ann Sliment

Joyce Ann Sliment

Jan 2, 2022

Joyce Ann Sliment, nee Josten, 79, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Millstadt, died January 2, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 27, 1942, in Belleville, IL.

She is survived by her husband Robert Sliment; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Janet and Donald Schilling; nephews Neal (Carol) Schilling, Terry Schilling, and Mark (Christine) Schilling; great nephews and great nieces Nicholas...

Nicholas Cascio

Nicholas Cascio

Dec 31, 2021

Nicholas Cascio, 90, of Valmeyer, IL, formerly of Bonita, CA, died December 31, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 9, 1931, in Detroit, MI.

He is survived by his wife Anna Rose Cascio nee Strassell; children Nicholas (Heidi) Cascio, Christina (Brian) Coy, Joseph (Karin) Cascio, Angela (David) Atkinson, Michael (Elizabeth) Cascio, and Andrew Cascio; grandchildren Steven (Jenna)...

Larry Gene Ramsey

Larry Gene Ramsey

Dec 30, 2021

Larry Gene Ramsey, 71, of Dupo, IL, died December 30, 2021, in Centreville, IL. He was born November 9, 1950, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his children Tim Ramsey and Traci (David) Curran; grandchildren Alexis (Zach) Guida, Synnovea Landers (Fiance Thomas "Walker" Lane), Erica Curran, and Max Curran; siblings Dorothy Rodawald, Michael Ramsey, Jerry "JJ" (Cecelia) Ramsey,...

Beverly Diane Sotolar

Beverly Diane Sotolar

Dec 29, 2021

Beverly Diane Sotolar, nee Gough, 70, of Waterloo, IL, died December 29, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 9, 1951, in Paducah, KY.

Beverly, also known as Diane, is survived by her husband Gary Lee Sotolar; children Erica Sanders and Laurie (Todd) Wagner; grandchildren Chase Drummond, Taylor Wagner, Logan Wagner, and River Hope Wagner; great grand children...

Norma J. Boyd

Norma J. Boyd

Dec 29, 2021

Norma J. Boyd, nee Waite, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died December 29, 2021, in Belleville, IL. She was born May 15, 1931, in Karnak, IL.

She is survived by her husband William Boyd; children Sandra (Tim) Ritter, Joanne Kramer, Gilbert (Mary) Woodrome Jr., Thomas (Linda) Woodrome, Jeff (Vicky) Woodrome, and Janet (Dale) Vise; step-daughter Debbie (Jim) Cronenberg; 20 grandchildren; and...

Elveria S. Miller

Elveria S. Miller

Dec 28, 2021

Elveria S. Miller, nee Schwarze, 95, formerly of the Maeystown, IL area , died December 27, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 9, 1926, near Fults, IL.

She is survived by her daughter Connie Turner; granddaughter Carrie Turner; step children Dr. Jay (Sherri) Werkhaven, Lisa Werkhaven, Mindy (Mark) Young, step grandchildren Josh (Jennifer) Snow, Nathan Franks, Kate (Phil)...

Anthony McDonald

Anthony McDonald

Dec 24, 2021

Anthony McDonald, 19, of Waterloo, IL, died December 24, 2021, in Red Bud, IL. He was born July 3, 2002, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his son Hayden Files; mother Heather D. Santen; father Eric D. McDonald; & stepmother Amber McDonald; sister Autumn Poynor; brothers Jack Henry Liefer, Taylor Lloyd, and Tanner Fry; grandparents Misty (Randy) Brooks, Bob (Debbie)...

Shirley A. Menke

Shirley A. Menke

Dec 24, 2021

Shirley A. Menke, nee Riebeling, 79, of Waterloo, Illinois, died December 24, 2021, in Prairie du Rocher, IL. She was born May 31, 1942, in Walsh, IL.

She is survived by her children Shyrl (Jimmy) Hamilton and Wayne Menke; grandchildren Jimmy Hamilton Jr., Raymond Hamilton, Jessica (Kyle) Pourciau, and Jonathan (Tara) Menke; great grandchildren Sophia Hamilton, Adam Hamilton, Annabelle Hamilton,...

Richard F. Keefe

Richard F. Keefe

Dec 23, 2021

Richard F. "Rick" Keefe, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died December 23, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 13, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his wife Esther Keefe (nee Biehl); children Timothy Lee (Debbie) Keefe and Megan Frances (Michael) Pastor; grandchildren Caroline and Owen Keefe and Fox Pastor; brothers Patrick Keefe, Michael (Judy) Keefe,...

Cynthia J. Rehmer

Cynthia J. Rehmer

Dec 15, 2021

Cynthia J. "Cindy" Rehmer, 60, of Waterloo, IL, died December 15, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 29, 1961, in Belleville, IL.

She is survived by her brothers James (Veronica) Rehmer, and Robert (Sharon) Rehmer; nieces Kimberly (Craig) Hern, and Kristine (Tim) Lenhardt; nephew Robert Ray Rehmer; great nieces & nephews Eric & Kyle Hern, Brooke, Shane and...

Pauline L. Durham

Pauline L. Durham

Dec 12, 2021

Pauline L. Durham, nee Riehle, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died December 12, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 14, 1941, in St. Paul, MN.

She is survived by her husband Thomas E. Durham; children Kathleen (Charlie) Cook, Colleen (Stephen) Kato, James (Kim) Durham, Christine (Domenic) Petruso, Edward (Jessica) Durham, Thomas J. (Stephanie) Durham, and Shannon (Adam) Braun; 18...

Susan M. Floerke

Susan M. Floerke

Dec 10, 2021

Susan M. Floerke, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died December 10, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 29, 1953, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her sister JoAnn Meier; nephews Michael Meier and Nicholas Meier (Amanda); 2 great nieces Gabriella Meier and Jolie Meier; god child Russel Walster; lifelong Companion Art Koch; special friends Janie Houston, Andrea...

Richard G. Michels Sr.

Richard G. Michels Sr.

Dec 10, 2021

Richard G. "Rick" Michels Sr., 61, of Waterloo, IL, died December 10, 2021, in Fenton, MO. He was born August 3, 1960, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Patty Michels (nee Poynor); children Misty Sharp, Richard (Sherena) Michels, Jr., Dustin (Amanda) Michels, and Terrance (Amanda) Michels; grandchildren Samatha (Nick) Shannon, Tabatha Michels, Alex Michels, Zachary Michels,...

James A. Tilton

James A. Tilton

Dec 9, 2021

James A. "Jim" Tilton, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died December 9, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 14, 1928, in Tilton, IL.

He is survived by his children Jeffrey T. (Karen) Tilton and Judy (Bill) Thomas; step-children Terry Baker and Tyler Vogel; grandchildren Sarah (Randy) Allen, Lauren (Colin Pena) Thomas, Clay Tilton, and Adam (Robert Brelsford) Thomas; great-grandchildren...