OBITUARIES

Apr 1, 2020

Robert L. "Rob" Jennings, 57, of Waterloo, IL, died April 1, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 27, 1962, in Canton, IL.

He is survived by his wife Julia Jennings, nee Lyons; children Jackson Jennings and Maxwell Jennings; parents Robert & Carolyn (nee Bordwine) Jennings; sisters Sue Jennings and Kathy Jennings; brother Brady (Alysia) Jennings; nieces;...

Mar 31, 2020

Bertha L. Washausen, nee Wild, 98, of Waterloo, IL, went home to be with the Lord March 31, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. Her daughters were by her side. Bertha was born April 14, 1921, in Burksville, IL.

She is survived by her children Judith Gipson, Janet Steibel, Joyce (Dennis) Pfeffer, and James (Sharon) Washausen; grandchildren Jeff Steibel, Karen...

Mar 30, 2020

Mar 28, 2020

Vernell L. Rippelmeyer,  nee Schneider, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 22, 1928, in Valmeyer, IL.

She is survived by her children Dennis (Janet) Rippelmeyer, David Rippelmeyer, Dale (Kristine) Rippelmeyer, and Tracey (Dan) Schmieg; grandchildren Laurie (Mike) Conrad, Brett (Lindsay) Rippelmeyer, Aaron (Michelle) Rippelmeyer, Jason (Chelsea) Rippelmeyer, and Kendra...

Mar 28, 2020

Darrell E. Hoffmann, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2020, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 6, 1946, in Belleville, IL. Long time partner Jan Hoffmann; extended family Rusty, Jennifer, and Nolan Holly; cousins; and special friends Bob, Brian, Mike, Russell, Bryan, and Curly. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents Erich & Clara V. (nee...

Mar 27, 2020

Thomas G. Knight, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died March 27, 2020, in Belleville, IL. He was born October 5, 1947, in Queens, NY.

He is survived by his children Tracy Knight, Susan (Patrick) Etheridge, and Melissa (James) Gregson; grandchildren Hannah Frances, Joshua Thomas, and Isabel Rylee; sisters Christine (James) Drost, Mary (Mark) Costello, and Maureen (William) Sapienza; nieces;...

Mar 23, 2020

Norman D. Hern, AKA Dennis the Menace, 79, of Waterloo, Illinois, died March 23, 2020, in Arnold, MO. He was born February 19, 1941, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his children Robert E. Hern, Mark A. (Kara) Hern, Michael D. (Jean) Hern, and Jennifer (Nick) Quebedbeax; grandchildren Samantha Hern, Steven Hern, Grace Hern, Demarco Quebedeaux,...

Mar 22, 2020

Margaret E. Henke, nee Abram, 74, of Columbia, IL, died March 22, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 24, 1945, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Barry Henke, Scott (Lisa) Henke, Diane Henke, and Kimberly Henke; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister Patsy (Richard E.) Morris; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She...

Mar 21, 2020

Rev. Dr. Herbert Christian Mueller Jr., 66, of Waterloo, IL, died March 21, 2020, in Columbia, IL. He was born May 16, 1953, in Grand Forks, ND.

He is survived by his wife Faith Mueller (nee Anderson); sons Herbert Christian (Kristen) Mueller III and Nathan James (Aimee) Mueller; daughter Carol Bethany (Michael) Scheck; grandchildren Catie Mueller, Bram Meyer,...

Mar 18, 2020

Todd M. Rotz, 56, of Prairie Du Rocher, IL, passed on March 18, 2020, peacefully at his home. He was born in Niantic, IL to Delores and Harry Rotz.

He is beloved and survived by his wife; Christine Latinette, his daughter; Micha Rotz, his parents, sister; Jodi Rotz Trusner (Dennis Fernet), and brother; Scott Rotz (DeeDee Luttrell), dog;...

Mar 9, 2020

Jeanne Kathryn Wallhaus, nee Masters, 92, of Columbia, IL, died March 9, 2020, in Shiloh, IL. She was born August 17, 1927, in East Saint Louis, IL.

She is survived by her children Ann (Brad) Marino, Jay (Toni) Wallhaus, & Gina (Brent) Harting; grandchildren Dominick (Yvonne Stewart) Caillouet, Alex Marino, & Angelina Marino; and great grandchild John Caillouet.

Mar 8, 2020

Daniel Joseph Borisuk Sr., 63, of Waterloo, IL, died March 8, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 16, 1957, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Borisuk; children Denelle J. (Daniel) Cordia, Angela M. Lloyd, and Daniel J. Borisuk, Jr.; granddaughter Darcy Josephine Cordia; step-grandchildren Brandon and Nathan Lloyd; sisters Diana (Harlan)...

Mar 8, 2020

Mar 7, 2020

Robert J. Jones, 89, of Waterloo, Illinois, died March 7, 2020, in Belleville, IL. He was born December 1, 1930, in Ava, IL.

He is survived by his sister Delores Ratliff; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Vernon & Edna (nee Geist) Jones; brother Floyd (Loty) Jones.

He was a...

Mar 5, 2020

Ervin C. Eckart, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died March 5, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 10, 1928, in Prairie du Long Twp., IL.

He is survived by his wife Irene M. Eckart nee Wachtel; children Renee Riebeling, Rodney (Debbie) Eckart, Rose (Randy) Marquardt, Robin (Randy) Wetzler, and Rebecca (Joe) Clark; grandchildren Tim (Erin) Buckley,...

Mar 5, 2020

Gary L. McCoy, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died March 5, 2020, in Fenton, MO. He was born April 3, 1951, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his children Krista (Jimmy) Foster, Stephanie (David) Auler, and Angela (Clinton) Cheek; grandchildren Timothy, Charles, Makayla, Leann, Ayden and Aria; sisters and brothers Barbara Smith, Ralph (Sue) McCoy, Linda...

Mar 3, 2020

Mar 1, 2020

Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Billings, 82, of Paderborn, IL, died peacefully in her home March 1, 2020, in Paderborn, IL. She was born April 15, 1937, in E. St. Louis, IL. She is survived by her parish family and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents John & Rose (nee Hallermann) Billings; brother John Billings Jr.;...

Feb 28, 2020

Vera C. Rippelmeyer, nee Offermann, 102, of Waterloo, IL, died February 28, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. She was born April 23, 1917, in Renault, IL.

    She is survived by nieces; nephews; and cousins.

    Vera is preceded in death by her husband Ervin W. Rippelmeyer; brothers Theodore, George,  and John Offermann; sisters Olga Juelfs, Adele Merlenbach, Clara Josten, Hilda...

Feb 26, 2020

Eugene J. Voelker, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died February 26, 2020, in Red Bud, IL. He was born May 4, 1932, in Waterloo, IL. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Voelker nee Krummel; sister Delrose Juelfs; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Philip & Elsie (nee Stemler) Voelker and brother Albert...