OBITUARIES

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Patricia Ann Leutzinger

Patricia Ann Leutzinger

Aug 31, 2021

Patricia Ann Leutzinger, nee Gray, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died August 31, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 3, 1937, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Kurt Andrew Leutzinger, Randall Dean Leutzinger and Jayne Marie (Allen) Rickard; grandchildren Shannon Marie (Jason Ihlenfeldt) Leutzinger, Sydney Renee Leutzinger, Patricia Ann (John) Bievenue, Lisa Marie Becker, and...

Eric John Doane

Eric John Doane

Aug 30, 2021

Eric John Doane, 56, of Valmeyer, IL, died August 30, 2021, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born June 22, 1965, in Caribou, ME.

He is survived by his wife Kathie Lynn Doane; sons Brandon Warchol and Johnathan Doane; grandchildren Abigail Beaver and Monabella Doane; brother Mark Doane; mother-in-law and father-in-law Denise (Wayne) Caughman; father-in-law and mother-in-law Bruce (Laura) Warchol; sisters-in-law...

Nancy A. Hornbeck

Nancy A. Hornbeck

Aug 29, 2021

Nancy A. Hornbeck, nee Dieckmann, 70, of Baldwin, IL, died August 29, 2021, in Belleville, IL. She was born September 6, 1950, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her husband Clarence Hornbeck III; daughter Nicole (Tony) Duncan; grandchildren Chloe Goodman, Jace (Cassie) Duncan, Aspen (Patrick) Sondag, Addison Corwin, and Thomas Duncan; great grandchild Theo Sondag; sisters Judy (Larry)...

Eugene Paul Huebner

Eugene Paul Huebner

Aug 29, 2021

Eugene P. Huebner, 51, of Waterloo, IL, died August 29, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 1, 1970, in Red Bud, IL.

He will be sadly missed by his children, siblings, family, and friends. He was loved by all who knew him.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and grandparents.

Celebration of Life will be held...

Cindy A. Albl

Cindy A. Albl

Aug 26, 2021

Cindy A. Albl,nee Doerr , 58, of Valmeyer, IL, died August 26, 2021, in Belleville, IL. She was born September 18, 1962, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her daughter Lily Albl; parents Eugene L. & Suzanne (nee Schmidt) Doerr; sisters Tami (Thomas) Oakley and Gina (John) Pogue; nieces Cassie (Dylan Welshans) Oakley, Jenny (Ben Atkins) Oakley, and...

Esther Lou Johanning

Esther Lou Johanning

Aug 25, 2021

Esther Lou Johanning, 3 days, of Waterloo, IL, was called to heaven August 25, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 22, 2021, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her parents Nathan and Heather Johanning, nee Rich, and brother Ethan and sisters Lilah and Jessa Johanning; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Therese Johanning; maternal grandparents Jim and...

Hilda Louise Williams

Hilda Louise Williams

Aug 24, 2021

Hilda Louise "Louise" Williams, nee Bagsby, 97, of Waterloo, IL, died August 24, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 30, 1924, in Pelo, KY.

She is survived by her children Dr. Ronald G. (Faye) Williams, Dr. Donna Riebeling (Steve Brogan), and Lana J. (Carl) Tosto; grandchildren Jeff (Christina) Riebeling and Dr. Amber (Dr. Quent) Stenzel, and Dr. Kim...

Opal Fern Whitehouse

Opal Fern Whitehouse

Aug 21, 2021

Opal Fern Whitehouse, nee Carroll, 94, of Waterloo, IL, died August 21, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 30, 1927, in Harviell, MO.

She is survived by her children Thomas (JoAnn) Whitehouse, Donald Whitehouse, Randy Whitehouse, and Barbara Whitehouse; numerous grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Opal is preceded in death by her husband William B....

Carl Raymond Baumann

Carl Raymond Baumann

Aug 20, 2021

Carl Raymond Baumann, 68, of Collinsville, IL passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born in Norfolk, VA on May 19, 1953. Ray was a native of Dayton, KY, where he graduated from Newport Catholic Highschool in 1971 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He finished as a decorated...

Joseph August Feldker

Joseph August Feldker

Aug 18, 2021

Joseph August Feldker, 81, of Libertyville, IL, formerly of Waterloo, IL, died August 18, 2021. He was born January 4, 1940, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Nadine Feldker nee Branson; children Daniel (Selina) Feldker and Heather Bush; granddaughters Alexandra Feldker and Taylor Feldker; sister Joann Hartman; mother of Taylor - Billie Jo Charlton; nieces; and...