OBITUARIES

Phillip L. Tochtrop Sr.

Phillip L. Tochtrop Sr.

Jul 15, 2025

Phillip Tochtrop Sr., 77, of Columbia, IL, died July 15, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 30, 1948, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Linnie Tochtrop (nee Knowlton); son Phillip (Sandi) Tochtrop Jr.; grandchildren Ashley (Brad) Queveraux, Courtney (John) Kirk, and Toni (Roger) Strockey; great grandchildren Dalton and Niklaus; sister Janet Summers and Charlotte...

Jerry A. Sickmeier

Jerry A. Sickmeier

Aug 6, 2025

Jerry A. Sickmeier, 70, of Columbia, IL, died August 6, 2025, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 30, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his siblings Gloria Sickmeier-Goddard, Gail Ray (friend Brian Springston), Steven (Carolyn) Sickmeier, Lynn (Craig) Yearous, and Roger (Angie) Sickmeier; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Monroe O....

Patrick M. McCarthy

Patrick M. McCarthy

Aug 5, 2025

Patrick M. McCarthy, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died August 5, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 5, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Jane McCarthy (nee Riechmann); children Dan (Gayle) McCarthy, Mike (Kristin) McCarthy, and Mary (Ben) Neff; grandchildren Alyssa (Ian) Lee, Mallory (Carson) Sensel, Isabelle McCarthy, Morgan McCarthy (fiancee’...

Mary Lou Stone

Mary Lou Stone

Aug 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary Lou Frieda Stone (née Mehrtens), she was born on May 10, 1939, in Harrisonville, Illinois, to Jacob and Luella (nee Garleb) Mehrtens. She passed away on August 5, 2025, in Waterloo, Illinois.

She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Ken) Hubbard and Sandra (Ron) Daniels; son Ralph (Donna) Stone; grandchildren Sarah (Jay) Wellen, Laura (Preston) Bogard,...

Francis F. Stratman

Francis F. Stratman

Aug 3, 2025

Francis F. Stratman, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died August 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born January 29, 1941, in Jefferson City, MO.

He is survived by his wife Clara M. Stratman nee Kohler; children Ken (Susan) Stratman, Connie Stratman, and Susan (Ken) Ratz; grandchildren Sarah (Jeff) Kammer, Samantha (Joey) Mercer, Sydney (Elliot) Hollingsworth, Angela Stratman, Caroline (Nate) Eschmann, John...

Betty J. Richardson

Betty J. Richardson

Aug 2, 2025

Betty J. Richardson, nee Rauls, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died August 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 23, 1935, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Terry (Mark) Henderson, and Vickie (Lawrence) Wynn; grandchildren Drew (Crystal) Wynn, Paul (Stephanie) Wynn, Lindsey (Justin) Braun, and Elizabeth Henderson (fiance Mark Ell); great grandchildren Andrew Wynn, Audrey Braun,...

Danny R. Altschuh

Danny R. Altschuh

Jul 30, 2025

Danny R. Altschuh, 65, of Waterloo, IL, died July 30, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 9, 1959, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his mother Norma Beatty (nee Vaughn); sister Debbie (Mike) Anderson; brother Ken (Linda) Altschuh; aunts; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his father Ronald R. Altschuh.

As an expression of sympathy,...

Elva Louise Baker

Elva Louise Baker

Jul 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elva Louise Baker, lovingly known as “Aunt Lou,” who departed this life on Monday, July 28th, at the age of 87.

Born on October 28, 1937, to John Henry and Elva Lee Kueper, Aunt Lou grew up in Springfield, Illinois, alongside her sister Rena and brothers Paul and Charlie.

On November...

Callen Cooper Moore

Callen Cooper Moore

Jul 28, 2025

Callen Cooper MooreJune 19, 2024 – July 28, 2025

In the briefest flicker of time, Callen Cooper Moore lit up the world with a glow that will never dim. Born on June 19, 2024, and called home to be cradled in the arms of Jesus on July 28, 2025.

Though his time on Earth was short, Callen filled each moment with laughter,...

Emma E. Schultheis

Emma E. Schultheis

Jul 21, 2025

Emma E. Schultheis, 14, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died July 21, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 27, 2010, in Marion, IL.

She is survived by her parents David A. & Amanda L. (nee Casten) Schultheis; grandparents Ruth (Ron) Kueker & David Casten, and David & Shannon Schultheis; great grandmother Ruth Heldebrandt; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many...

Toni S. Heusohn

Toni S. Heusohn

Jul 20, 2025

Toni S. Heusohn, 75, of Valmeyer, IL, died July 20, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 7, 1950, in Red Bud, IL.She is survived by her daughter Kelly D. (Tim Mercer) Heusohn; sister-in-law Karen (Jay) Krump; nieces & nephews Jimmy (Megan) Jones, Michele (Marty) Doerr, and Brittany (Brandon) Prior; fur babies Lillie & Nola; great nieces; great...

Nyrita M. Sellers

Nyrita M. Sellers

Jul 19, 2025

Nyrita M. Sellers, nee Nimrick, 89, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Taylorville, IL, died July 19, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 4, 1935, in Georgetown, IL.

She is survived by her daughter Cindy (JD) McDaniel; son Brad (Tina) Sellers; grandchildren Leslie (Andrew) Zeaman, Brooke (Chad) Weber, Zachary Sellers, Angie (Ron) Sheffield; sisters Betty Haussy and Sherie Serd; and...

Victoria H. Berg

Victoria H. Berg

Jul 18, 2025

Victoria H. Berg, nee Jatho, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died July 18, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 1, 1940, in Waterloo, IL.

She is survived by her children Terry (Carol) Berg, Robert (Julie) Berg, Ken (Marilyn) Berg, and Linda K. (Dan Price) Smith; grandchildren; and great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene L. Berg;...

Deborah R. "Debbie" Hency

Deborah R. "Debbie" Hency

Jul 17, 2025

Deborah R. "Debbie" Hency, (nee Rea), 67, of Waterloo, IL, died July 17, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 5, 1957, in E. St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her husband Gary Hency; children Kyle (Meagan) Hency and Kory (Kaitlin) Hency; grandchildren Lilly, Landon, Abbigail, Addison, Skip, Jackson, and Hadley Hency; sisters Rhonda (Scott) May and Lisa (Gary)...

Rebecca S. Heusohn

Rebecca S. Heusohn

Jul 16, 2025

Rebecca S. "Becky" Heusohn, nee Lloyd, 69, of Valmeyer, IL, died July 16, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 10, 1956, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her children Mark (Beth) Heusohn and Jamie Whelan (Marty Seitz); grandchildren Marcus John Heusohn, Jodie Lynn Whelan, Janson John Whelan, Austin & Makayla Whelan, and Kadence & Khloe Seitz;...

Michael W. Huebner

Michael W. Huebner

Jul 14, 2025

Michael W. Huebner, 73, of Waterloo, IL, died July 14, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born April 28, 1952, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Judy A. Huebner (nee Gerber); children Angela (Steve) Ballhausen, William (Sarah) Huebner, Nicholas (Brittany) Huebner; grandchildren Sidney (Nate) Stewart, Carey (Brice Bert) Huebner, Baylee Huebner, Joe Ballhausen, Shane Martin, Drake Huebner,...

Jill A. Nance

Jill A. Nance

Jul 13, 2025

Jill A. Nance, 60, of Plainfield, IL (previously Waterloo, IL), peacefully passed and went to be with Jesus in her heavenly home on July 13, 2025. She was born September 25, 1964, in Belleville, IL to Numon “Pete” and Leona Jean Posey.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband David Nance whom she married on December 20, 1989 in St. Louis,...

James H. Vogt

James H. Vogt

Jul 8, 2025

James H. "Jim" Vogt, 78, of Columbia, IL, died July 8, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 17, 1946, in East St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his wife Karen L. Vogt (nee Poetker); children Victoria (Christopher) Thomas and Clint Vogt; grandchildren Carter and Charlotte Thomas; sister-in-law Sharon Vogt; niece Lisa (Matt) Baczynski; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews;...

Joel M. Schmitt

Joel M. Schmitt

Jul 7, 2025

Joel M. Schmitt, 76, of Waterloo, IL, died July 7, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born February 7, 1949, in St. Louis, MO.He is survived by his wife Cheryl A. Schmitt (nee Angleton); daughter Cady (Roy) Scott; stepson Jeff (Rachael Hattenbach) Ries; grandchildren Linley & Charlotte Russell; brothers and sisters Tom (Susie) Schmitt, Bill (Jane) Schmitt, Christine (Denny)...

Jeffrey Paul Mueller

Jeffrey Paul Mueller

Jun 30, 2025

Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" Mueller, 58, of Germantown, IL, died June 30, 2025, in O'Fallon, IL. He was born August 8, 1966, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Natalie Mueller (nee Nelson); children Christopher A. Mueller and Jillian E. Mueller; mother Betty L. Mueller; sister Denise Mueller; step mother Mary Mueller; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death...