OBITUARIES

Linda L. Sutter

Linda L. Sutter

Aug 15, 2025

Linda L. Sutter, nee Kuergeleis, 80, of Fults, IL, died August 15, 2025, in Aviston, IL. She was born October 7, 1944, in Belleville, IL.

She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Matt) Albat; grandson Logan Albat; sister-in-law Joyce Kuergeleis; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Linda is preceded in death by her husband William J. Sutter; parents Ervin and Lillian (nee Rippelmeyer) Kuergeleis;...

Robert L. Floerke

Robert L. Floerke

Aug 13, 2025

Robert L. "Bob" Floerke, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died August 13, 2025, in Hazel Crest, IL. He was born November 25, 1947, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his sons Craig Floerke and Jeffrey (Janelle) Floerke; grandchildren Elijah, Jacob, and Christiana Floerke; sister-in-law Marilyn Floerke; nieces; nephews; and cousins.He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Alida...

Constance Carmel Keplar

Constance Carmel Keplar

Aug 13, 2025

Constance Carmel "Connie" Keplar, 93, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 19, 1932, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Bernice Martin Noto.Connie grew up in Chicago and later moved to Princeton, IL. On May 30, 1951, she married Don Keplar in Princeton. They...

Janice Kay Lauer

Janice Kay Lauer

Aug 10, 2025

Janice Kay Lauer, nee Scheibel, 77, of Columbia, IL, died August 10, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born November 5, 1947, in Belleville, IL.

She is survived by her children Nichole Lauer and Matthew (Katrina) Lauer; grandson Zachary Lauer; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; nieces; nephews; and life long best friends Carol Daab and Karyn Moser.

She is preceded in death by her husband...

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;...

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...

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,...