Tanna K. Schablowsky
Feb 10, 2026
Tanna K. Schablowsky, nee Maynor, 58, of Waterloo, IL, died on February 10, 2026, in Waterloo, IL, at home surrounded by her family. She was born November 10, 1967, in Fort Bragg, NC to Daniel and Sandra (nee Gale) Maynor.Tanna married Don Schablowsky on January 6, 1990. They just celebrated their 36th Wedding Anniversary. Don and Tanna have two children;...
Susanne Elizabeth Stenger
Feb 9, 2026
Susanne Elizabeth Stenger, nee Muench, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 29, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.She is survived by her husband Robert Stenger; children Bryan (Elizabeth) Metz and Tiffany (Craig) Schultheis; grandchildren Claire Metz, Tessa Schultheis, Kehrington Schultheis, and Kegan Schultheis; sister-in-law Caroline Muench; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.She...
Richard A. Kretchmer
Feb 8, 2026
Richard A. Kretchmer, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died February 8, 2026, in Red Bud, IL. He was born September 9, 1943, in Huron, SD.
He is survived by his children Ronald Scott (Michelle) Kretchmer, Mark Richard Kretchmer, and Jeffrey Alan (Jennifer) Kretchmer; grandchildren Nick (Amanda), Justin (Christi), Alex (Serena), Dylan (Lexi), and Jordyn; great grandchildren Grace, Harper, and Noah, Cayden, Adelaide,...
David Edward Nobbe
Feb 8, 2026
David Edward Nobbe, 73, of Carpentersville, IL, passed away February 8, 2026 in Chicago, IL. He was born on June 5, 1952 in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy (nee May), sons Nathan (Emily), grandson Wesley, Nicholas, and Jesse; sister-in-law, Carol Nobbe, nephew Austin (Lindsi) Nobbe, great nieces and great nephew, Adelyn Nobbe, Charlie Nobbe, and...
Kurt Alan Steinmann
Feb 7, 2026
Kurt Alan Steinmann, 60, of Millstadt, IL, died February 7, 2026, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born February 1, 1966, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catie Steinmann (nee Kirschner); mother Sandra Steinmann (nee Mohr); siblings Kim (Steven) Chappuis, Karla Bivins (George Obernagel), Kerry (Robin) Steinmann; sister-in-law Michelle (Phil) Munsterman; as...
Brenda Marie Freestone
Feb 6, 2026
Brenda Marie Freestone, nee Keller, 67, of Sparta, IL, died February 6, 2026, in Sparta, IL. She was born September 12, 1958, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her children William Freestone II, Cristina Freestone, and Joshua (Natisha) Freestone; grandchildren Jade, Kyley, Emilyn, Ravyn, Brian, Elizabeth, Jude, Jacob, Malakai, Faith, Jacobi Freestone; sisters and brothers Geraldine Junger, Harold F....
Thomas C. Matthes
Feb 3, 2026
Thomas C. Matthes, 71, of Valmeyer, IL, died February 3, 2026, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born November 13, 1954, in Lemay, MO.He is survived by his wife Roberta (nee Mesmore) Matthes; children Michael (Rebecca) Matthes, Lauren (James) Mezo, and Baylee Matthes (Morgan Cavalier); grandchildren Jacob Matthes, Mia Mezo, Raelynn Mezo, Sofia Mezo, and Elaina Cavalier; brothers and sisters Kam,...
Marilyn G. Hoffmann
Feb 2, 2026
Marilyn G. Hoffmann, nee Rabbermann, 95, of Fults, IL, died February 2, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 7, 1931, in Millstadt, IL.She is survived by her children Wilmer (Edna Sue) Hoffmann, Karen Jacobs, Dale Hoffmann, and Dean Hoffmann; grandchildren Teri (Collin) Becker, Jeremy (Julie) Hoffmann, Tracy (Matthew) York, Ryan (Krista) Jacobs; great grandchildren Dustin Becker, Lukas Becker,...
Hubert S. Raitt Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
Hubert S. "Scott" Raitt, Jr., 81, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Waterloo. Born on March 5, 1944, in East St. Louis, Illinois, Scott lived a life marked by dedication to his craft, deep love for his family, and a generous spirit that touched many.
Scott was a proud and dedicated member of the International Operating Engineers...
Steven Arthur Kruse
Jan 29, 2026
Steven Arthur Kruse, 67 years old, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, MO, due to complications from a fall. He was born on February 15, 1958.Steve was the son of Earl and Arlene Kruse, the brother of Rene (Dr. Anthony) Vernava, III, and Suzanne (Mark) Grimm; the nephew of Rosemary (Donald) Neff, Sister...
Janet L. May
Jan 29, 2026
Janet L. May, nee Waite, 67, of Waterloo, IL, died January 29, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 17, 1958, in E. St. Louis, IL.
Janet was a loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them. She was incredibly proud of her family...
Barbara Lee Geaschel
Jan 28, 2026
Barbara Lee Geaschel, nee Kren, 77, of Tilden, IL, died January 28, 2026, in O'Fallon, IL. She was born April 10, 1948, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her daughter Kim Craft; son Ronald Geaschel; grandchildren David Geaschel (McKenzie) and Billy Craft (Darian); sisters and a brother Carol (Wayne) Rednour, Douglas Poyner, Paula Cooke, Betty Lou (John) Poole, and...
Loretta G. Hudson
Jan 25, 2026
Loretta G. Hudson, nee Dickerson, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died January 25, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 16, 1935, in Banner, MO.
She is survived by her children Dawn Ritzel; grandchildren Julie (Arthur) Juelfs, Steve (Amanda) Braun, & Timothy Bievenue (Amber); 2 great grandchildren Wyatt and Clayton; sister-in-law Hazel Dickerson; nieces; nephews; and cousins.She is preced in...
Cory William Becker
Jan 22, 2026
Cory William Becker, 46, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away on January 22, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply.Those who knew Cory best will remember his generous heart, kind soul, and endless talent for fixing things (or at least giving it his best shot). His corny jokes, quick wit, and infectious smile brought laughter to all around...
Brett M. Wiegand
Jan 22, 2026
Brett M. Wiegand, 49, of Red Bud, IL, died January 22, 2026, in Red Bud, IL. He was born April 3, 1976, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his mother Joan Wiegand nee Stellhorn; brother Gregory (Melissa) Wiegand; sister Christine (John) Sims; nieces and nephews Alexandria and Riley Sims, and Gwendolyn and Mackenzie Wiegand; aunts and uncles Bob and...
Gale Nadine Goudey
Jan 22, 2026
Gale Nadine Goudey of Columbia, Illinois, born September 6, 1935, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 90, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 22, 2026.Gale was a devoted farmer’s wife whose life revolved around caring for her family and supporting the farm that shaped so many cherished memories. She was known for her hardworking nature,...
Elizabeth Margaret Fyfe
Jan 21, 2026
Elizabeth Margaret Fyfe, nee Curin, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died January 21, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 23, 1936, in Auckland, New Zealand.She is survived by her children Robert (Sabine) Fyfe and Kirsten Zimmermann; grandchildren Alex (Mackenzie) Montgomery, Kevin (Julietta) Montgomery, Katrina Fyfe, Ian (Abby) Fyfe, Dewy Kristofferson, and Diana Zimmermann; great grandchild Raiden Valdejo; and sister...
Herbert J. Wuertz
Jan 20, 2026
Herbert J. Wuertz, 97, of St. Louis, MO, died January 20, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 28, 1928, in Valmeyer, IL.He is survived by his sister Theresa Devine; nieces Mary Jane (Donald) Koehler, Marlene Bair, Penny (Dennis) Heusohn, Kelley (Steve) Ramay, and Paula Adams; and great nieces and great nephews.He is preceded in death by his...
Delrita L. "Tina" Clifton
Jan 19, 2026
Delrita L. "Tina" Clifton, nee Claro, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died January 19, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 30, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her children Michael "Mike" (Ann) Clifton; Phillip Dannehold, and Kathy (Jim) Blockyou; stepchildren John (Lori) Clifton, Brian Clifton, & Jimmie (Karen) Dannehold; grandchildren; great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Wendy Hughen; sister...
Benjamin Dean Gerdes
Jan 17, 2026
Benjamin Dean Gerdes, 41, of St. Louis, MO, died January 17, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 21, 1984, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his parents Mark and Nancy Gerdes, nee Wheat; sister Amanda (Adam) Durham; nieces Reagan and Finley Durham; grandmothers Louise Gremmels and Madonna Gerdes.
He is preceded in death by his wife McKay...
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