Gina Marie Birrittier
Apr 30, 2026
Gina Marie Birrittier, nee Hagemeier, 58, of Waterloo, IL, died April 30, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born May 27, 1967, in Hillsboro, IL.She is survived by her husband Dominic J. Birrittier Jr.; children Miranda (Eric) Schmidt and Joseph (Lexi) Birrittier; grandchildren Kelsey Schmidt, Wade Schmidt, and Baby Boy Birrittier (expected to be born in July); mother Dorothy...
Sharon Lee Weston
Apr 28, 2026
Sharon Lee Weston, nee Brewster, 82, of O'Fallon, IL, died April 28, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 24, 1943, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her children Walter Weston and Kristi (David) Miller; grandchildren Greg Weston, Madelyn Voyles, and Aubree Miller; brother Harry Joseph Brewster; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Sharon is preceded in death by her...
Frederick W. Sauerhage
Apr 28, 2026
Frederick W. Sauerhage, 91, of Hecker, IL, died April 28, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 13, 1934, in Murphysboro, IL.
He is survived by his children Debbie (Steve) Cizewski and Lisa (Lee) Schmidt; grandchildren Jill Cizewski, Nicole (Danny) Sellers, and Mark (Valerie) Cizewski; great grandchildren Sophia Sellers, Julian Cizewski, Malichi Cizewski, Elijah Cizewski, and Isaia Cizewski; sister Sonja...
Dorothy P. Jones
Apr 25, 2026
Dorothy P. Jones, nee Peeler, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died April 25, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 18, 1938, in Monroe, Georgia.She is survived by her son Daniel P. (Pamela) Jones; grandchildren Taylor (Savannah) Jones; Madison Jones, Sara (Ferid) Keranovic, Aidan Walters, and Sabrina Walters; and great grandchildren Mia Jones, Marcus Knutson, Lucius Knutson, Hunter Kettler,...
Earl C. Eckert
Apr 24, 2026
Earl C. Eckert, 98, of Waterloo, IL, died April 24, 2026, at his home in Waterloo, IL.
Mr. Eckert was a son of the late Richard and Anita (nee Mueller) Eckert. He was born on December 18, 1927, on his family’s farm in Millstadt Township, Ill.
He married Gustavia (nee Hauptfleisch) Eckert in 1949. She preceded him in death in 2008.
Mr. Eckert...
Charlotte K. Henerfauth
Apr 22, 2026
Charlotte K. Henerfauth, nee Laurent, 79, of Waterloo, Illinois, died April 22, 2026, in O'Fallon, IL. She was born July 16, 1946, in Prairie du Rocher, IL.She is survived by her husband Louis L. Henerfauth (married 8/22/1964); children Dana Phillips (Carl Townzen) and Kim (David) Clark, grandchildren Ryan (Kelly) Phillips, Chad (Leanne) Phillips, Nathan Clark; Katie (Christopher) Clark, and Krysten...
Shirley Jean Davis
Apr 17, 2026
Shirley Jean Davis, nee Russell, 81, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 21, 1944, in Ironton, MO.
She will be deeply missed by her sister, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, as well as many friends who knew and loved her. She was known for her warmth, sense of humor, and devotion...
Elsa Joan "Elsie" Wiemerslage
Apr 15, 2026
Elsa Joan "Elsie" Wiemerslage, 16, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on April 15, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. at home, surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and her beloved pets. She was born February 8, 2010, in Maryville, IL.
Elsie packed more love and life into 16 years than most people do in a lifetime. She fiercely loved her family—her...
Norene Elizabeth Becker
Apr 15, 2026
Norene Elizabeth Becker, nee Sommer, 95, of Waterloo, IL, died April 15, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born April 10, 1931, in Waterloo, IL.
She fell in love with Walter and they married on June 7, 1950. They had 10 children together.
Norene was a dedicated wife and mother and member of SS Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo, IL. She...
George E. Smith Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
George E. Smith Jr., 86, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Millstadt, IL, entered the kingdom of heaven April 15, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 14, 1939, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Jeanette Marie Smith (nee Acker); children George E. (Sharon) Smith, Denise (David) Read, & Allison Englander (Mike McNamee); grandchildren Nathan...
Arline J. Wittenauer
Apr 14, 2026
Arline Johanna (nee Sandidge) Wittenauer, 94, of Hecker, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home in Hecker. Arline was born to Clarence and Emma (nee Rheinheimer) Sandidge on Sandidge's Hill north of Freeburg, IL on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21st, 1931.
Twenty years later, on Thursday, June 21st, 1951, she wed the love of her life, Joseph...
Ronald E. Waddy
Apr 11, 2026
The family of Ronald (Ron) Edward Waddy of Waterloo, IL is saddened to announce his passing on at the age of 83.He fought a courageous battle with leukemia during last year of life, during which time, no matter the situation, he always shared a smile, a joke and a story. And, did he have the stories!
On October 24,1942 Ron was...
Roger Cortner
Apr 10, 2026
Roger Cortner, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died April 10, 2026, in Freeburg, IL. He was born May 13, 1943, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his children Brian (Jeanette) Cortner and Denise (Chris) Rennegarbe; grandchildren Elizabeth Davis, Emily Cortner, Tricia, Megan, and Madisyn Rennegarbe; sisters Charlotte (Bob) Main and Ethel Mae Kreher; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Roger was preceded in death...
Betty J. Wolz
Apr 10, 2026
Betty J. Wolz, nee Barman, 92, of Red Bud, IL, died April 10, 2026, in Red Bud, IL. She was born March 22, 1934, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her children LeAnn Alexander, Charles Corey, Linda Shelton, Kim (Dennis) LaChance, Sue Jones, Joe (Kim) Rosier; numerous grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her...
Donna G. Chitty
Apr 7, 2026
Donna G. Chitty, nee Rossetto, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died April 7, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 13, 1946, in Litchfield, IL.Donna is survived by her children David (Heather) Chitty, Michael Chitty, Angela (Robert) Kloeppel, and Kathleen (Chad) Sentell; grandchildren Zak Chitty, Ryan, Nathan, & Jax Chitty, Daniel (Chelsey) Kloeppel, Tyler Chitty, Blake & Ali Kloeppel,...
Floyd Raymond Posey
Apr 5, 2026
Floyd Raymond Posey, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died April 5, 2026, in Columbia, IL. He was born August 2, 1941, in Tuscumbia, AL.
He is survived by his children Rachel (Brian) McKelvey and Douglas (Latasha) Posey; grandchildren Johnathan (Hayley) Collette, Dylan Collette, Austin Posey, Lilly Posey, Mckenzie McKelvey, and Jacob Posey; great grandchild Lilah Collette; sisters Dessie Prince, and Joyce Posey...
Marcia Hope Dalkert
Apr 3, 2026
Marcia Hope Dalkert, 85, passed away peacefully with her family around her on April 3, 2026. Born December 2, 1940, in Greenfield, Illinois, on her family’s farm to Kenneth and Virginia Cole, where Marcia cared for and showed horses. She attended Illinois Weslyn University in Bloomington, Illinois, graduating with a degree in fine arts.
On June 8, 1963, Marcia married Charles...
Imogene Yarbrough
Apr 2, 2026
Imogene Yarbrough, nee Fries, 90, of Waterloo, Illinois, died April 2, 2026, in Chester, IL. She was born November 3, 1935, in Harrisonville, IL.
She is survived by her granddaughter Sarah A. (John) Rayfield; great grandson Easton Rayfield; daughter-in-law Nancy Yarbrough; sisters-in-law Carol Fries & Kathleen Yarbrough; brother-in-law Robert E. Schneider; nieces; nephews; and many friends.
Imogene is preceded in death by...
Richard A. Walker
Apr 1, 2026
Richard A. Walker, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died April 1, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 12, 1936, in E. St. Louis, IL.
He is survived by his sons Richard (Linda) Walker, Ronald (Cher) Walker, Randy (Marian) Walker, and Robert (Theresa) Walker and their mother, his first wife, Sue; grandchildren Richard (Keeley) Walker, Amanda Walker, Joshua Walker, Jessica Walker,...
Robert L. Sliment
Mar 25, 2026
Robert L. Sliment, 87, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Millstadt, died March 25, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 23, 1939, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his sister Janet (Donald) Schilling; nephews Neal (Carol) Schilling, Terry Schilling, and Mark (Christine) Schilling; great nephews and great nieces Nicholas Schilling, Megan Schilling, Alexander Prodes, Nichole Prodes, and Ian...
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