All Obituaries

Ronald Schultheis, 68, born March 21, 1952 in Red Bud, IL, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.   He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Suzanne (Sauer), daughters Leanne (James) Arnold, Andrea (JP) Childers, grandchildren Caroline and Claire Arnold, Will and Adelyn Childers, siblings Kenneth (Sandra) Schultheis, Donald Schultheis, Doris (Steve) Mosbacher, Robert (Karen) Schultheis, mother-in-law LaVerne Sauer, Brothers in law Thomas (Joan)...

David Bustamante Rahe, age 64, of Hillsboro, Ill., formerly of Valmeyer, died suddenly on April 2, 2020, at his family’s home farm in rural Valmeyer. He was struck down while he and his brother Daniel were spring burning a dead cover crop off a field. David is survived by his wife Maribeth, nee Nabers, Rahe; sons and daughters-in-law, Nathan and Courtney and Zachary and Rebecca Rahe; granddaughters Eleanor and Rhiannon Rahe; Parents Henry and Elizabeth “Belle” Rahe;...

Robert L. "Rob" Jennings, 57, of Waterloo, IL, died April 1, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 27, 1962, in Canton, IL. He is survived by his wife Julia Jennings, nee Lyons; children Jackson Jennings and Maxwell Jennings; parents Robert & Carolyn (nee Bordwine) Jennings; sisters Sue Jennings and Kathy Jennings; brother Brady (Alysia) Jennings; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Rob coached Muskets Red Bud Football and Waterloo Youth Wrestling Club, and was a volunteer...

Bertha L. Washausen, nee Wild, 98, of Waterloo, IL, went home to be with the Lord March 31, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. Her daughters were by her side. Bertha was born April 14, 1921, in Burksville, IL. She is survived by her children Judith Gipson, Janet Steibel, Joyce (Dennis) Pfeffer, and James (Sharon) Washausen; grandchildren Jeff Steibel, Karen (Lenny) Schwarze, Neal (Heather) Gipson, Gina (Jerry) Hiller, Michael Washausen, John (Christine) Pfeffer, Todd Steibel, & Jason Washausen;...

Vernell L. Rippelmeyer,  nee Schneider, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 22, 1928, in Valmeyer, IL. She is survived by her children Dennis (Janet) Rippelmeyer, David Rippelmeyer, Dale (Kristine) Rippelmeyer, and Tracey (Dan) Schmieg; grandchildren Laurie (Mike) Conrad, Brett (Lindsay) Rippelmeyer, Aaron (Michelle) Rippelmeyer, Jason (Chelsea) Rippelmeyer, and Kendra (Justin) Jatho; 7 great grandchildren; brothers and sisters Robert...

Darrell E. Hoffmann, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2020, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 6, 1946, in Belleville, IL. Long time partner Jan Hoffmann; extended family Rusty, Jennifer, and Nolan Holly; cousins; and special friends Bob, Brian, Mike, Russell, Bryan, and Curly. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents Erich & Clara V. (nee May) Hoffmann. He was retired from the Monroe County Sheriff's Department. As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial...

Thomas G. Knight, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died March 27, 2020, in Belleville, IL. He was born October 5, 1947, in Queens, NY. He is survived by his children Tracy Knight, Susan (Patrick) Etheridge, and Melissa (James) Gregson; grandchildren Hannah Frances, Joshua Thomas, and Isabel Rylee; sisters Christine (James) Drost, Mary (Mark) Costello, and Maureen (William) Sapienza; nieces; nephews; and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents George Walter & Frances (nee Bodwick)...

Norman D. Hern, AKA Dennis the Menace, 79, of Waterloo, Illinois, died March 23, 2020, in Arnold, MO. He was born February 19, 1941, in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his children Robert E. Hern, Mark A. (Kara) Hern, Michael D. (Jean) Hern, and Jennifer (Nick) Quebedbeax; grandchildren Samantha Hern, Steven Hern, Grace Hern, Demarco Quebedeaux, Ashton Quebedeaux, Emma Hern, Lydia (Alejandro) Contreras, Lanae Hern, Luke Hern, Claire Hern, Gabi Hern, Jill Mueller, and Christopher Mueller;...

Randall L. Branstetter, of Waterloo, IL, died March 8, 2020 peacefully at his home at the age of 91. He was born September 6, 1928, to William and Bernice (Jenkins) Branstetter in Frankford, MO along with six brothers and three sisters. He married his life long wife, Carlene Whittle, in 1956. They raised five children; Wendell, Rob (Judi) and Lee (Anna) Branstetter, Sandi Shelton, and Dawn Mclean (Tim). Through these children, he was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren...

Margaret E. Henke, nee Abram, 74, of Columbia, IL, died March 22, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 24, 1945, in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her children Barry Henke, Scott (Lisa) Henke, Diane Henke, and Kimberly Henke; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister Patsy (Richard E.) Morris; nieces; nephews; and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents Arline & Louise (nee Jordan) Abram and sister Barbara Burkett. As an expression of sympathy the...

Rev. Dr. Herbert Christian Mueller Jr., 66, of Waterloo, IL, died March 21, 2020, in Columbia, IL. He was born May 16, 1953, in Grand Forks, ND. He is survived by his wife Faith Mueller (nee Anderson); sons Herbert Christian (Kristen) Mueller III and Nathan James (Aimee) Mueller; daughter Carol Bethany (Michael) Scheck; grandchildren Catie Mueller, Bram Meyer, Naomi Mueller, Micah Mueller, Rachel Mueller, and Rowan Scheck; mother Ruth H. Mueller (nee Polley). He is preceded in death by...

Todd M. Rotz, 56, of Prairie Du Rocher, IL, passed on March 18, 2020, peacefully at his home. He was born in Niantic, IL to Delores and Harry Rotz. He is beloved and survived by his wife; Christine Latinette, his daughter; Micha Rotz, his parents, sister; Jodi Rotz Trusner (Dennis Fernet), and brother; Scott Rotz (DeeDee Luttrell), dog; Thunder Marie Rotzinette. Todd was a man of many talents and interests. He loved being an athlete and was an avid sportsman with a passion for football,...

Daniel Joseph Borisuk Sr., 63, of Waterloo, IL, died March 8, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. He was born February 16, 1957, in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by his wife Barbara Borisuk; children Denelle J. (Daniel) Cordia, Angela M. Lloyd, and Daniel J. Borisuk, Jr.; granddaughter Darcy Josephine Cordia; step-grandchildren Brandon and Nathan Lloyd; sisters Diana (Harlan) Pasley, Debbie Johnston, and Donna Coleman; nieces; nephew; and cousins. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents Julius...

Gary L. McCoy, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died March 5, 2020, in Fenton, MO. He was born April 3, 1951, in E. St. Louis, IL. He is survived by his children Krista (Jimmy) Foster, Stephanie (David) Auler, and Angela (Clinton) Cheek; grandchildren Timothy, Charles, Makayla, Leann, Ayden and Aria; sisters and brothers Barbara Smith, Ralph (Sue) McCoy, Linda (David) Suarez, Delores (Gary) Blair, Wayne (Jane) McCoy, Elaine Neckermann, and Vicky McCoy; nieces; nephews; and cousins. He is preceded...

Ervin C. Eckart, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died March 5, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 10, 1928, in Prairie du Long Twp., IL. He is survived by his wife Irene M. Eckart nee Wachtel; children Renee Riebeling, Rodney (Debbie) Eckart, Rose (Randy) Marquardt, Robin (Randy) Wetzler, and Rebecca (Joe) Clark; grandchildren Tim (Erin) Buckley, Tom Buckley, Andy (Amy) Buckley, Angie (Beau) Staub, Brian (Shannon) Eckart, Candace (Enrique Rodriguez) Eckart, Adam Eckart, Brandy (Brian)...

Jeanne Kathryn Wallhaus, nee Masters, 92, of Columbia, IL, died March 9, 2020, in Shiloh, IL. She was born August 17, 1927, in East Saint Louis, IL. She is survived by her children Ann (Brad) Marino, Jay (Toni) Wallhaus, & Gina (Brent) Harting; grandchildren Dominick (Yvonne Stewart) Caillouet, Alex Marino, & Angelina Marino; and great grandchild John Caillouet. She is preceded in death by her husband Paul A. Wallhaus; her parents James Everett & Gertrude Emma (nee Becker)...

Nadine E. "Na" Wright, nee Prange, 73, of Red Bud, Illinois, died February 15, 2020, in Red Bud, IL. She was born July 27, 1946, in St. Louis Co., MO. She is survived by her daughter Anita Miller; grandchildren Crystal (Zach) Glaenzer, Danielle (Randy) Schultheis, Jennifer Zeiger, Bill Zeiger, and Jay Tomlin; sister Nelda (Dan) Rahn; brother Robert (Willa Mae) Prange; numerous great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Nadine is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth...

Arleen M. Bicklein, nee Ploesser, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died March 3, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 21, 1936, in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her children Elizabeth (Gustav) Adamecz, Jeff (Sherry) Bicklein, and Jim (Beth) Bicklein; grandchildren Sarah (Jared) Walker, Natalie, Luke, Andrew (Samantha Dean), Madeline, and Daniel Bicklein; brother Vernon Ploesser; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Rosella Nolte, Darlene Bicklein, and Roy (Karon) Bicklein; nieces; nephews;...

Jacquelyn R. "Jackie" Billings, 82, of Paderborn, IL, died peacefully in her home March 1, 2020, in Paderborn, IL. She was born April 15, 1937, in E. St. Louis, IL. She is survived by her parish family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents John & Rose (nee Hallermann) Billings; brother John Billings Jr.; and beloved family friend Stephen R. Quirin. Jackie was a member of St. Michael's Church - Paderborn where she was very active with many years of...

Robert J. Jones, 89, of Waterloo, Illinois, died March 7, 2020, in Belleville, IL. He was born December 1, 1930, in Ava, IL. He is survived by his sister Delores Ratliff; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Vernon & Edna (nee Geist) Jones; brother Floyd (Loty) Jones. He was a retired farmer and a US Navy Veteran. At Robert's request no services will be held.