OBITUARIES

May 10, 2019

May 8, 2019

Lucille Brandt, nee Dintelmann, 98, of Waterloo, IL, died May 8, 2019, in Red Bud, IL. She was born July 18, 1920, in Valmeyer, IL.

She is survived by her children Leroy (Janet) Brandt & Linda (Robert) Schmidt; grandchildren Lisa (Michael) Mormann, Gary (Kelly) Brandt, and Amy (James) Halleran; great grandchildren Brian (Caity) Mormann, Matthew Mormann, Garrett Brandt, Erin...

May 8, 2019

Ralph Niederhoffer, 94, of Waterloo, IL, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on May 8, 2019, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 26, 1924, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his children Carole Brumit, Brenda Kappler, Gwen Cummins, and Denis Niederhoffer (Sara); 17 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews;...

May 7, 2019

Marilyn M. Mroz, nee Sims, 82, of Columbia, IL, died May 7, 2019, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 28, 1936, in East St. Louis, IL.

    She is survived by her children Michael A. Mroz,and Sheryl "Sam" (Mroz) High; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.

    Marilyn is preceded in death by her son Mark Steven Mroz; parents Harrel...

May 6, 2019

Gladys Bequette, nee Weber, 94, of Waterloo, IL, died May 6, 2019, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 30, 1925, in Valmeyer, IL.

She is survived by her children Karlene (Paul) Feldker, Terry (Mary Tegel) Bequette, William (Cheryl) Bequette, and Thomas (Sandy) Bequette; grandchildren Julie (Rodney) Fickas, David (Kim) Feldker, William (Leigh-Ann) Feldker, Todd Bequette, Jodie (Brian)...

May 3, 2019

Barbara A. Helfrich, aged 67, formerly of Waterloo, Illinois went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 3rd, 2019.  She was born May 30, 1951 in Red Bud, Illinois, a daughter of the late Raymond and Pauline Helfrich of Waterloo, IL. She graduated in 1969 from Gibault High School and attended Winona International School of Photography. Barb was the founder...

Apr 29, 2019

Apr 29, 2019

Shirley A. Shelton, nee Rey, 75, of Waterloo, IL, died April 29, 2019, in Belleville, IL. She was born October 6, 1943, in Belleville, IL.

No services will be held.

Apr 28, 2019

Apr 27, 2019

Apr 26, 2019

Harriet Marie Waddy, nee Wittschack, 90, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on April 26, 2019 at Waterloo, IL with her husband, Ronald Edward Waddy, by her side. She was born to the late Barbara (nee Schwebes) & William Wittschack in Patchogue, L.I., New York on January 16,1929. 

Harriet was the oldest of five girls and lived and worked...

Apr 22, 2019

Helen A. Wetzler, nee Koch, 86, of Waterloo, IL, died April 22, 2019, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 8, 1932, in Fults, IL.

She is survived by her sons Randy (Robin) Wetzler and Ricky Wetzler; grandchildren Michelle (Kyle) Wild, Jessica (Henry) Horrell, Nicholas Wetzler (Heather Mehrtens), Autumn Wetzler, & Gabrielle Wetzler (fiance Michael Evetts); great...

Apr 19, 2019

Apr 17, 2019

Patricia A. Shatlain, 73, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2019, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 25, 1945, in E. St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her children Tracy (Brian) Beer and Robyn Cooke (Garen Stulce); grandchildren Ryan (Angela) Lloyd, Sean Lloyd, Audrey Lloyd, & Avery Smith; numerous great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

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Apr 16, 2019

Jeanette E. Roth, nee Knippenberg, 80, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Millstadt, IL, died April 16, 2019, in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 8, 1939, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Debbie (Tom) Bullard, Michael (Lisa) Goodsell, and Marillyn Goodsell Fausz; grandchildren Bria Bullard, Nathan (fiance Leah) Goodsell, Lucas Goodsell, and Katerin...

Apr 16, 2019

Linda S. Braun, nee Ogden, 70, of New Athens, IL, died April 16, 2019, in New Athens, IL. She was born August 31, 1948, in Chicago, IL.

She is survived by her children Janet (Joe) Gregson and Tim (Elizabeth) Braun; grandchildren Toby, Brianne, & Sebastian; sisters Barbara (Mel) Parker; Rita (Jim) Tyberendt; nieces; nephews; cousins; and her feline...

Apr 10, 2019

Apr 9, 2019

Apr 9, 2019

James  L. Brandon, 94, of Waterloo, IL, died April 9, 2019, in Red Bud, IL. He was born November 23, 1924, in Santarem, Brazil.

He is survived by his wife Thelma A. Brandon (nee Smith); children Rachel (Paul Straub) Brandon, James (Debbie) Brandon Jr., Joseph (Kathy) Brandon, and George (Kim) Brandon; grandchildren Mallory (Byrum) Koester, Lisa Straub, Joseph...

Apr 8, 2019

Charles A. "Art" Ford, 90, of Valmeyer, IL, died April 8, 2019, in Columbia, IL. He was born January 15, 1929, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Ford; children Candie (Rob) Warren, Angie (Bill) Prange, Chuck (Laura) Ford, and Henry "Butch" (Leigh) Ford; grandchildren Chris Andres, Nicole (Andy) Sambor, Josh (Becky) Warren,...