OBITUARIES

George C. Gregson

George C. Gregson

Aug 17, 2021

George C. Gregson, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died August 17, 2021, in Red Bud, IL. He was born August 25, 1937, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his children Jean (David) Salger, George L. (Beth) Gregson, Mary Gregson, James (Melissa) Gregson; grandchildren Jason (Rachel) Salger, Justin (Victoria) Salger, Jena (Nathan) Gibbs, George Ryan Gregson (fiancé Abby Reinneck), Haley...

Lewellyn R. Marquardt

Lewellyn R. Marquardt

Aug 16, 2021

Lewellyn R. "Lew" Marquardt, 76, of Red Bud, IL, died August 16, 2021, in Fenton, MO. He was born October 15, 1944, in Valmeyer, IL.

He is survived by his children Michael (Kimberly) Marquardt, Stephanie (Todd) Wallace; grandchildren Aleah Larsen, Jessica Wallace; brothers and sisters Ina Riebeling, Darlene Prange, Stanley (Bonnie) Marquardt, Bobbie Ann Farmer, and Ivan (Peggy) Marquardt; sisters-in-law;...

Donna D. Mueller

Donna D. Mueller

Aug 15, 2021

Donna D. Mueller, nee Cox, 76, of Valmeyer, IL, died August 15, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 17, 1945, in Granite City, IL.

She is survived by her children Susan (Kevin) Sapp, Julie (Josh) White, Toni (John) Michels, Rodney (Stacy) Mueller, and Robin (Randy) Scheibe; grandchildren Matthew, Zachary and Isabelle Sapp, Mattie and Caleb White, Paige...

Orvel J. Krebel

Orvel J. Krebel

Aug 15, 2021

Orvel J. Krebel, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died August 15, 2021, in Columbia, IL. He was born July 12, 1942, in Prarie du Rocher, IL.

He is survived by his wife Ursula Krebel; children Ed (Joan) Krebel and Jim (Donna) Krebel; grandchildren Brittany (Stephen) Scott and Heather Krebel; great grandchildren Vance Ray and Chase Scott; brother Kenneth (Linda) Krebel; nieces;...

Wilfred I. Lehde

Wilfred I. Lehde

Aug 15, 2021

Wilfred I. "Bill" Lehde, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died August 15, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 5, 1931, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sherry Lehde (nee Riley); children Lesa (Jay) Mueller and Jane (Keith) Kolmer; grandchildren Jeremey (Sara) Carle, Anthony Toohey, John (Jamie) Carle III, Summer (Jeff) Bert, Jeff...

Michael D. Hamby

Michael D. Hamby

Aug 14, 2021

Michael D. Hamby, 70, of Waterloo, IL, died August 14, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 18, 1950, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Sandy Hamby nee Schroeder; children Jeff Hamby, Scott Siedle, Matthew (Courtney Viala) Hamby, and Brooke (David) Huskey; grandchildren Morgan Hamby, Connor Hamby, Ben Viala, Conner Viala, Edison Viala, Oliver Hamby,...

Patricia L. Floerke

Patricia L. Floerke

Aug 13, 2021

Patricia L. "Pat" Floerke, nee Huebner, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died August 13, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 22, 1942, in Fults, IL.

She is survived by her children Barry J. Floerke and Brad A. (Michelle) Floerke; grand children Jordan and Grace Floerke; sisters Juanita Kent, Cecelia Vogt, Brenda Huebner, Jo Ann (Manlee) Knobloch, and Helen...

Clyde Hugh Helmich

Clyde Hugh Helmich

Aug 12, 2021

Clyde Hugh Helmich, 91, of Columbia, IL, died August 12, 2021, in Columbia, IL. He was born May 1, 1930, in Collinsville, IL.

He is survived by his sisters and brother Virginia Guse, Elaine Bruns and Kenneth Helmich; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Irwin & Estelle (nee Niebruegge) Helmich; and brothers Earl Irwin...

Sean P. Jouglard

Sean P. Jouglard

Aug 9, 2021

Sean P. Jouglard, 21, of Waterloo, IL, died August 9, 2021. He was born January 30, 2000, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his mother Elizabeth Jouglard (nee Mehring); father Phillip Jouglard; sister Clare Jouglard; maternal grandmother Mildred Mehring; paternal grandmother Rosalie Jouglard; aunts; uncles; cousins; and special group of friends "The Boys".

He is preceded in death by...

Wilbur B. Brinkmann

Wilbur B. Brinkmann

Aug 5, 2021

Wilbur B. Brinkmann, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died August 5, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 27, 1932, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his children Sherry (Paul) Dundon, Laura Blodgett, & Andy (Judy) Brinkmann; grandchildren Brandy (Jason) Scott, Derek (Rebecca) Dundon, Matthew & Lauren Blodgett, Catie Brinkmann, & Laura (Peter) Krenz; great-grandchildren Gavin Scott, Kiera &...

Willis L. Stemler

Willis L. Stemler

Aug 3, 2021

Willis L. Stemler, 82, of Waterloo, Illinois, died August 3, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 24, 1938, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his wife Janet Stemler nee Matthews; children Rodney (Michelle) Stemler and Cindy Stemler(Mac Smith); grandchildren Casey Stemler (Gordon Anderson II), Miranda Smith, Jack Stemler, Mara Stemler, and Adam Stemler; 1 great grandchild Gordon...

Robert Eugene Taylor

Robert Eugene Taylor

Jul 31, 2021

Robert Eugene "Bob" Taylor, 72, of Valmeyer, IL, died July 31, 2021, in Belleville, IL. He was born October 1, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

He is survived by his wife Sue Ann Taylor; children Amy (Raymond) Sandage, David (Margie) Primley, & Tony (Candy) Primley; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sister Jan Whiteley, brothers Ronald & Donald Anderson; mother-in-law Lucinda...

Imogene Myrick

Imogene Myrick

Jul 30, 2021

Imogene Myrick, nee St. Hillier, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died July 29, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 18, 1937, in East St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her daughter Christina Rhodes; grandchildren Elizabeth (Joe) Yaekel, Emily (Joey) Ruppert and Eric Myrick; great grandchildren Colin, Joseph "J.J.", Kohen, Lily, and Olivia; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Imogene...

Lyla Mae Dillenberger

Lyla Mae Dillenberger

Jul 27, 2021

Lyla Mae Dillenberger, nee Riechmann, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died July 27, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. Born January 20, 1931, in Valmeyer, IL, to Louis and Adele (nee Mitweide) Riechmann. Lyla grew up on a farm in the bottoms between Valmeyer and Columbia. She attended a one-room grade school, before attending and graduating from Valmeyer High School 1949. She...

Lydianne D Fulton

Lydianne D Fulton

Jul 25, 2021

Lydianne D. Fulton, nee Kennedy, 69, of Red Bud, IL, died July 25, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 14, 1952, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her husband Leo H. Fulton; children Leo Fulton Jr. (Stephanie Frisch), and Eric Fulton; grandchildren Jordan Fulton (Jacob Reed), Alexis Fulton, Morgan Fulton, Tristen Fulton, Bailey Fulton, and Maria...

Linda Mueller

Linda Mueller

Jul 24, 2021

Linda L. Mueller, nee Toolen, 75, of Waterloo, IL, died July 24, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 1, 1946, in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her children Cherie (Jim) Lambert and Jennie (Darin) Juenger; grandchildren Emma (Jesse) Hoxworth, Hanna Meaders, Tristan Juenger, John & Emily Lambert; sister Judy Yarbrough; best friend Alice Rodgers; nieces; nephews;...

Edith Oettle

Edith Oettle

Jul 23, 2021

Edith G. Oettle, nee Jones, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died July 23, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 14, 1930, in Buncombe, IL. She is survived by her children Rita (Bob) Basinger, Lannie (Jean) Oettle, Gregory (Roni) Oettle, Joe (Diane) Oettle, Terry (Marilyn) Oettle, and Bryan (Vickie) Oettle; grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. She...

David Rhodes

David Rhodes

Jul 21, 2021

David J. Rhodes, 67, of Waterloo, IL, died July 21, 2021, in Shiloh, IL. He was born April 8, 1954, in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his wife Christina A. Rhodes (nee Myrick); children Elizabeth (Joseph) Yaekel; and Emily (Joey) Ruppert; grandchildren Colin, Joseph "J.J.", and Olivia Yaekel; sister Linda Nowlin; mother-in-law Imogene Myrick; nieces; nephews; and cousins....

Kevin Olson

Kevin Olson

Jul 20, 2021

Kevin  James Olson, 32, of Waterloo, IL, died July 20, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 12, 1988, in Joliet, IL. He is survived by his mother Victoria Casey; step-father Winston Casey; brothers Klinton (Sheila) Olson and Spencer Casey; grandfather Jerry Johnson; great grandmother Dorothy Turner; step-grandmother Connie Casey; aunt Gina Johnson (Shawn Harden); niece Natalie Olson; great...

Michael Klein

Michael Klein

Jul 17, 2021

Michael  Richard Klein, 58, of Waterloo, IL, died July 17, 2021, in Waterloo, IL at home, surrounded by his family. He was born September 27, 1962, in Red Bud, IL. He is survived by his wife Judy A. Klein (nee Crook); children Amanda (Dan) Henderson, Jeremy (Amanda) Klein, Bethany (Austin) Hoggard; grandchildren Tate Long, Kenadie-Renee Williams, Jaxon Williams, Charlotte Klein,...