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John J. Schmitz

John J. Schmitz

Apr 30, 2024

John J. Schmitz, 45, of Waterloo, IL, died April 30, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 29, 1978, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his wife Jennifer Schmitz nee Matzenbacher; children Rebecca (Al) Luebbers, Brittany Marquart, and Dakota Schmitz; grandchildren Logan, Kane, Kaydence, James, Carter, Owen and Jaxon Keck; parents Dennis J Schmitz and Brenda M...

Louis Dori

Louis Dori

Apr 29, 2024

Louis Dori, 96, of Millstadt, IL, died April 29, 2024, at Freeburg Care Center in Freeburg, IL. He was born December 15, 1927, in Republic, AL.He is survived by his children Annette M Bartosik, Waterloo, IL, Ronald A (Rebecca) Dori, Millstadt, IL, and Louis E (Nancy) Dori, Smithton, IL; grandchildren Anthony (Paula) Dori, Palm Harbor, FL, Benjamin (Jennifer) Dori, Millstadt,...

Timothy M. Clossen

Timothy M. Clossen

Apr 28, 2024

Timothy M. Clossen, 68, of Baldwin, IL, died April 28, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 19, 1956, in E. St. Louis, IL.He is survived by his wife Sandra L. Clossen nee Carron; children Tracy (Todd) Evans, Jeannie Hunt, and Jennifer (Brad) Rednour; granchildren Kelsey Clossen, Alex (Jessinette) Kinkel, Shane Evans, Samantha & Jason Gregory, Timothy &...

Mark H. Prange

Mark H. Prange

Apr 26, 2024

Mark H. Prange, 62, of Modoc, IL, died April 26, 2024, in Red Bud, IL. He was born October 20, 1961, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his brother Lynden (Karen) Prange; nephews and nieces Aaron (Jenny) Prange, Lauren (Matt) Schellhardt, & Adam (Allie) Prange; great-nephews and nieces Owen & Olivia Prange, Amelia & Zoey Schellhardt, and Layne, Walker,...

Janet Osterhage

Janet Osterhage

Apr 22, 2024

Janet  Osterhage, nee McClain, 79, of Jefferson City, MO, died April 22, 2024, in Jefferson City. She was born December 27, 1944, in Dupo, IL.She is survived by her children David (Beth) Osterhage, Dana (Jon) Moore, Kimberly O'Hara, Kevin (Suzie) Osterhage, Christine Brauner, & Carla Luebbert (fiancé Mark Mueller); 11 grandchildren Cayla (Andrew) Clarkson, Sullavan, Brittney (Ryan) Walters, Amanda (Kevin)...

Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen

Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen

Apr 19, 2024

Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen, nee Mehrtens, 59, of Red Bud, IL, died April 19, 2024, in Belleville, IL. She was born January 17, 1965, in Belleville, IL.She is survived by her husband Dennis Homrighausen; son Ryan Homrighausen; brother and  sisters Denise (Joseph) Leiteritz, Dana (Roger) Sherman, Brian (Robyn) Mehrtens, and Cindy (Scott) Roever.Suzy is preceded in death by her parents...

Linda K. Hern

Linda K. Hern

Apr 18, 2024

Linda K. Hern, nee Phegley, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died April 18, 2024, in Fenton, MO. She was born November 13, 1949, in Red Bud, IL.



She is survived by her husband George Hern; children Lesa (John) Barchet, Sandra (David) Rodenberg, and Chad Hern; grandchildren Cassandra Rodenberg, Trinity Barchet, and Keith Hern; sister Betty (Dave) Doiron; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and...

William J. West

William J. West

Apr 17, 2024

William J. "Bill" West, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2024, at his home in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 18, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.



He is survived by his wife Sandi West (nee Mathews); brother Cleon (Alice) West; children Kelly (Jay) Viviano, Steven (Vicky) West, ,Lisa (Chris) MacMillan, and John Adams; grandchildren Andraya (Nick) Wimberly, Savannah (fiancé...

Ronald P. Crook

Ronald P. Crook

Apr 16, 2024

Ronald P. "Gunner" Crook, 66, of Waterloo, IL, died April 16, 2024, in Arnold, MO. He was born November 9, 1957, in Red Bud, IL.



He is survived by his son Colby (Kristina) Crook; brothers Donald, James (Patricia) Crook, and David Crook (Michael Marler); grandchildren Kelsey and Carson Crook; nephews & nieces Jason, Jennifer, and Kevin Crook.



He is preceded in death...

David B. Brightwell

David B. Brightwell

Apr 16, 2024

David B. Brightwell, 93 of Waterloo IL, passed away peacefully on April 16th in the warm embrace of his family. David was a firm man of faith, but he will be most remembered for his fun spirit, stubborn nature, and sense of humor.



David was born September 25, 1930 in Newbern, TN. He grew up learning the value of hard work...

Richard W. Stumpf

Richard W. Stumpf

Apr 9, 2024

Richard W. Stumpf, a pillar of faith, a man known for his unwavering reliability, work ethic, and sharp wit, passed away on April 9th, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of service, strength, support, and a playful sense of humor that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Born on March 29, 1957, in Red Bud, Illinois, Richard was...

Jean E. Buettner

Jean E. Buettner

Apr 9, 2024

Jean E. Buettner, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died April 9, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 2, 1934, in Wartburg, IL.



    She is survived by her brother Kenneth Buettner; nieces and nephews Patricia (Terry) Mosbacher, David (Delberta) Buettner, Scott (Stacey) Buettner, Todd (Amy) Buettner; great nieces and nephews Andrew (Andrea Degener) Buettner, Megan Kelley, Callie and Haylie...

Suzanne "Sue" Mollet

Suzanne "Sue" Mollet

Apr 7, 2024

Suzanne  "Sue" Mollet, nee Rogers, 68, of Pinckneyville, IL, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died April 7, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 24, 1956, in Rapid City, SD.    She is survived by her former husband David "Rudy" Mollet; children Jim (Leigh) Mollet, Joe (Natasha) Mollet, and Lisa Mollet; grandchildren Brya Mollet, Emmy Mollet, Taryn (Ray)...

Terry A. Werkmann

Terry A. Werkmann

Apr 5, 2024

Terry A. Werkmann, 70, of Waterloo, IL, died April 5, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 26, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.    He is survived by his wife Connie Werkmann; children Sara (Jared) Schmitz and Dustin Werkmann; grandchildren Brennan & Lyric Schmitz; brother John Werkmann; sister Linda (Ken) Case; nieces; nephews; and cousins.    Terry is preceded in death...

Cynthia A. Hermann

Cynthia A. Hermann

Mar 26, 2024

Cynthia A. Hermann, 72, formerly of Waterloo, IL, born September 1, 1951, in Marion, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, in Champaign, IL with her loving family by her side.Cynthia was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and the St. Louis University School of Law.Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Hermann,...

Robert Reeves Boxley

Robert Reeves Boxley

Mar 25, 2024

Robert Reeves "Bob" Boxley, 72, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully March 25, 2024, at home in Waterloo. Robert was born February 12, 1952, in Fairview Heights, IL. “Bob” was a proud ironworker and member of East St. Louis Local #392. Bob was a true renaissance man and had many hobbies, in addition to owning and operating a small business...

Victoria L. Funk

Victoria L. Funk

Mar 25, 2024

Victoria L. Funk, nee DeSherlia, 63, of Waterloo, IL, died March 25, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 29, 1960, in Jerseyville, IL.



    She is survived by her husband Raymond Funk; children Bradley (Beth) Delp, and Brandon Delp; stepsons Tyler (Lauren) Funk and Collin (Jess) Funk; grandchildren Lillian Delp, Kylie Delp, Charley Funk, Jameson Funk, and Gerry...

Elizabeth D. Conway

Elizabeth D. Conway

Mar 24, 2024

Elizabeth D. "Beth" Conway, nee Duryee, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died March 24, 2024 in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 3, 1945 in Queens, NY and married her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Conway in the summer of 1966. In 1982, they moved from Commack, NY to Madison, WI where she focused on her family before losing her husband to cancer...

Jean M. Frame

Jean M. Frame

Mar 24, 2024

Jean M. Frame, nee Becker, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died March 24, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 12, 1931, in St. Louis, MO.    She is survived by her children Raymond Frame, Donna (Ed) Fricker, Joyce (Bob) Downey, Barbara (Gary) Biggs, and Denise (Fred) Manning; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.    She is preceded in death by her...

William E. Tutka

William E. Tutka

Mar 11, 2024

William E. Tutka, 78, of Maeystown, IL, died March 11, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 20, 1945, in Granite City, IL.    He is survived by his wife Sandy Tutka, nee Wittlich; children Travis (Heather) Tutka and Brian Tutka; stepchildren Bryan (Dana) Snyder and Melissa Bredbenner (Roger Colbert); grandchildren Allison (Dave) Huff, Ashley Snyder (Stephen Sherwood), Andrew...

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