All Obituaries

Susan M.J. Martin, 67, peacefully passed away Saturday, December 26 from cancer in the company of her husband and daughter.   Susan was a resident of Waterloo, IL where she lived with her husband, Mark Bemberg.  Susan was known by many names, Mom, Mawei, Sue, Susie.  Regardless of what she was called, her passion for life and her infectious laugh was the same to everyone.   She began her career at Clinton County Rehab center.   She then worked for over 20...

Michael  E. Hammond, 56, of Cahokia, IL, died February 25, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 13, 1964, in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Hammond nee Enke; sisters and brothers William Hammond, Susan (Stan) Shipp, Vicki (Al) Touchette, Jon (Penny) Hammond, Cheri (Dewey) Gray, Patti Rousan, Tina (Alan) Robinson, and Tonya (Harold) Cradic; brother-in-law Glendal "Pete" Forgy; nieces; nephews; & cousins. Michael is preceded in death by his...

Ricky Robert Muertz, 57, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died March 1, 2021, in Red Bud, IL. He was born March 6, 1963, in Red Bud, IL. He is survived by his children Heather (Brad) Wolter, Nicole Muertz, Danielle (Randy Sauer) Muertz, and Cody (Brandy) Muertz; grandchildren Alexis, Zachary, Hadley, Sophia, Bradley Jr., Konner, Evelyn, Elizabeth, Isabelle, Duncan, and Simon; parents Richard "Dicky" and Nancy (nee Koch) Muertz; brother Roger Muertz; sister Tammi (David) Eschmann; aunts;...

James M. Carpenter, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died February 14, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 6, 1935, in Madison, WV. He is survived by his wife Wanda Carpenter (nee Hutchison); daughter Lisa (Dan) Johnson; grandsons Parker Johnson, and Davis Johnson; stepson Aaron (Colleen) Runge; grandchildren Avery, Aden, and Piper Runge; and niece Laura (Tom) Mann. James is preceded in death by his parents Clay and Florence (nee Sovine) Carpenter and sister Kathryn Coyner. He was a...

Joseph W. Sondag, 91, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Valmeyer, IL, died March 1, 2021, in Waterloo, IL.  He was born September 7, 1929, in Valmeyer, IL. He is survived by his children JoLynn (Warren) Winer, Susan Dillenberger, Angela (Gary) Siburt, Julie Muertz, and Karen (Scott) Limestall; grandchildren Adam (Laura) Winer, Lauren (Patrick) Cann, Chad (Katie) Dillenberger, Tracy (Cale) Moore, Timothy (Dawn) Brown, Jason (Courtney) Siburt, Cole (Angie) Siburt, Neil (Alaina) Siburt, Alex...

Stephen R. "Steve" Candler, 72, of Maeystown, IL, died February 25, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 14, 1948, in Red Bud, IL. He is survived by his wife Anne Candler nee Brinkmann; children Angela (Dan) Bruno, Jennifer (Eric) Seidler, and Sarah (Dan) Thieret; grandchildren Patrick Bruno, Alexandria Manning, Margaret Bruno, Griffin (fiance Regan Rippelmeyer) Logan, Sophie Seidler, Jack, Isaac, and Luke Thieret; sisters Bonnie (Frank) Johnson and Phyllis (John) Hoefft;...

Fred R. "Pappy" Naumann, 82, of Valmeyer, IL, died January 29, 2021, in Freeburg. He was born October 24, 1938, in E. St. Louis, IL. He is survived by his wife Janis S. Naumann (nee Kennedy); children Matt Naumann, Leigh (Henry "Butch") Ford, & Ben  Naumann; grandchildren MacLain C. Naumann, Madison R. Naumann, Collin C. Ford, Kylie E. Ford, Aniston N. Naumann, and Shelton M. Naumann; brother Don (Ida)  Naumann; nieces, nephews, & cousins. He is...

Alexander J. Mitan Sr., 87, of Valmeyer, Illinois, died February 22, 2021, in Columbia, IL. He was born December 2, 1933, in Zakliczyn, Poland. He is survived by his children Andrew (Carla) Mitan, Anthony (Courtney) Mitan, James Mitan, Marie (Marc) Friedman, and Kathy (Chris) Laidlaw; grandchildren Allie, Ben, Alec, and Connor Mitan, Harvey and Fiona Laidlaw, Will and Emmaline Friedman; brothers and sister Kasimier Mitan, Marion Mitan, and Wanda Mitan; sisters-in-law Candy Mitan, and Pat...

Cherie Ann Skinner, nee Christensen, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died February 20, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 14, 1946, in E. St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her husband Hugh Skinner; children Hugh Christopher (Julia) Skinner, and Yvette (Phillip) Baker; grandchildren Noah Skinner, Cora Skinner, Quinin Baker, Liam Baker, and Zoe Baker. Cherie is preceded in death by her parents Peter William & Virginia (nee Tucker) Christensen. She loved painting, arts &...

Patrick P. Jung, 59, of Red Bud, IL , died February 22, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 1, 1961, in Springfield, IL. He is survived by his siblings Alicia (Dan) Wetstein, Jeff (Kelly) Jung, Stan (Paula) Jung, & Brian Jung; nieces; nephews William Jung and Morgan Jung; and cousins. Patrick is preceded in death by his parents Stanley & Alice (nee Wilkerson) Jung. He was a US Navy Veteran. As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions...

Delbert R. "Del" Scheibe, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died February 12, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born January 16, 1943, in Harrisonville, IL. Delbert is survived by his wife Janet Scheibe (nee Heusohn); children Scott (Kay) Scheibe, Keith (Sue) Scheibe, and Kevin (Tracy) Scheibe; grandchildren Ashley (Tyler) Grau, Andrew Scheibe (fiance Brandon Guarascio), Kaitlyn (Kyle) Andres, Austin (fiance MaryAnn) Scheibe, Dillon (fiance Sydney) Scheibe, Devin Scheibe, Tyler Scheibe, and...

JoAnn L. Cooperman, nee Lane, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died February 19, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 20, 1937, in Elm Store, AR. She is survived by her son Andrew (Jeannette) Cooperman and sister Mabelle Lygate. JoAnn is preceded in death by her husband Malvin Cooperman, parents Frank & Jessie (nee Davis) Lane, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to:  Missouri Botanical Gardens No Services will be held.

Margaret S. Heck, nee Linnertz, 92, of Waterloo, IL, died February 6, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 26, 1928, in Prairie du Rocher, IL.       She is survived by her children Jeanette Gazda and Thomas (Lisa) Heck; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters Virginia Cooper and Mary Wilson; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.       Margaret was preceded in death by her husband Leo H. Heck; son Donald...

Sheryl A. "Sam" High, nee Mroz, 62, of Dupo, IL, died February 16, 2021, in Belleville, IL. She was born November 27, 1958, in Red Bud, IL. She is survived by her son Steven (Jillian) High; grandchildren Alanna Mae High, Jackson Michael High, Meadow Rayne High, Mikayl Keith High, & Emma Faye High; and brother Michael Mroz. Sheryl is preceded in death by her parents John M. & Marilyn M. (nee Sims) Mroz, Jr. She was a member of 1st Baptist Church - Waterloo, IL. As...

Shirley L. Clark, nee Pennock, 63, of Dupo, IL, died February 8, 2021, in Dupo, IL. She was born March 28, 1957, in E. St. Louis, IL. She is survived by her children Angela (Todd Bolhuis) Clark, Rachel Maher, Michelle (Kadhim) Alidani; grandchildren Abigail Maher and Rennah Alidani; and sister Debbie (Bill) Hasty. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Ruby Lee (nee Roberson) Pennock; and brothers Dennis Pennock and Clarence Garrison. As an expression of sympathy the...

Allan J. McCarthy, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died February 10, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born May 25, 1937, in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his children Deborah (Daniel Lewis) McCarthy and Allison (Kevin) Washausen; grandchildren Paige (fiancé Brandon Edwards) and Jacob Washausen; sisters and brother Joan (Thomas) Smith, Patrick (Jane) McCarthy, and Gertie (Bob) Eshom; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; neices; nephews; and cousins. Allan was preceded in death by his wife Irene M....

Veronica B. "Ronnie" Berry, nee Zielaskiewicz, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died February 8, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born May 23, 1943, in Cleveland, OH. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer M. Berry; sister Elaine Appel; nephew Damon Appel; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; great nieces; great nephews; and cousins. Ronnie was preceded in death by her husband Earl S. "Sam" Berry; her parents Stephen & Frances Zielaskiewicz; sister and brother...

Jean  T. Ahne, nee Clark, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died February 2, 2021, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 19, 1946, in Red Bud, IL. She is survived by her husband Miichael "Gene" Ahne; children Jeff Ahne, Dawn (Ruben) Kreher, and Ed (Amanda) Ahne; grandchildren Jonathan, Nicole, and Nathan Kreher; sister Helen Havey; brothers Donald (Dina) Clark and William (Joann) Clark; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Jean is preceded in death by her...

Vera E. Schneider,  nee Heck, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died February 5, 2021 of natural causes, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 8, 1930, in Madonnaville, IL. She is survived by her children Pauline (Paul) Mudd, Susan (Edward) Stanglein, Karen (Chip) Julleis, and John (Angie) Schneider; grandchildren Michael (Becky) Mudd, Julie (Trevor) Hudson, Neil Stanglein, Bill Fries Jr., and Wade Fries; great grandchildren Jacob, Collin, and Wesley Mudd and Corbin Hudson; brother Joseph Heck;...

William R. Simmons Jr., 80, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2021, in Waterloo, IL. He was born November 9, 1940, in Mineral Point, WI. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Marge" Simmons (nee Sieli); children Angela Marie Simmons and Robert Rowlands Simmons; grandchildren Trevor William Simmons and Kaila Marie Simmons; sisters Nancy Larson, Sally Bockhop, and Susan Holtz; brother Thomas Simmons; sisters-in-law Cathie (Wayne) Collmeyer, Fran (Mike) Hanners, & Mary Sieli;...