Dwayne S. Metzger
Nov 25, 2024
Dwayne S. Metzger, 56, of Waterloo, IL, died November 25, 2024, in East St. Louis, IL. He was born January 23, 1968, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his children Mallory (John) Alexander and Evan Metzger; grandchildren Hailey Metzger, Hunter Alexander, Charlotte Metzger, and Louis Metzger; siblings Steve (Lisa) Metzger and Bryan (Laura) Metzger; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and...
Karen A. Leber
Oct 29, 2025
Karen A. Leber, nee Schweickhardt, 79, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 29, 2025, in Valmeyer, IL. She was born January 31, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her husband Gary Leber; children Kelly Leber, Sherry (Wayne) Stitzel, and Kevin (Vicki) Leber; grandchildren Whitney (Ben) Stitzel, Vanessa (Lucas) Smothers, Garrett Stitzel, and Josh (Jeanna) Theis; great grandchildren Chloe Smothers,...
Mary Ann J. Lutman
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Ann J. "Jackie" Lutman, nee Nakisher, 84, of Fults, IL, died October 28, 2025, in Fults, IL. She was born January 12, 1941, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her husband Harold E. Lutman; children Jeff (Lynn) Lutman, Dale (Melissa Hunt) Lutman, Beth (George L.) Gregson, and Chris (Tricia) Lutman; grandchildren Dustin (Megan) Lutman, Bryan Lutman, Ryan (Kelci)...
William Joseph Novack
Oct 24, 2025
William Joseph "Bill" Novack, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died October 24, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 25, 1934, in Chester, IL.He is survived by his children Mark Novack, Ellen Gates, John (Susan) Novack, Julie (Wayne) Reichling, and Ryan (Megan Juenger) Novack; grandchildren Benjamin Gates, Blake (Jordan) Novack, Monica (Chadd Lounder) Novack, Emma Novack, Natalie Novack, Amber Reichling,...
Mitchell Allen Rick
Oct 22, 2025
Mitchell Allen “Mitch” Rick, 66, of Waterloo, IL, passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 22, 2025.
Mitch was born March 11, 1959, In Belleville, Illinois to Lester and GeorgieAnn (Malawy) Rick. He grew up in Villa Hills, Belleville, IL where he attended Immaculate Conception School, in Centerville. At the age of nine, his family moved to Coulterville, IL. where...
MaryLou Holcomb
Oct 22, 2025
MaryLou Holcomb, nee VandeRiet, 84, of Freeburg, IL, passed away on October 22, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 21, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL, to the late Fred and Theresa M. (nee Shields) VandeRiet.
MaryLou married the love of her life, Loren F. Holcomb, Sr., on May 16, 1959. Together they shared 55 wonderful years of...
Kathleen M. Francescon
Oct 22, 2025
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Francescon, nee Meyer, 61, of Waterloo, IL, died October 22, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born July 21, 1964, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her husband Anthony “Tony” Francescon; children Alexandria C. Kennebeck and Benjamin D. Kennebeck; sister and brother Christine (Timothy) Lakey and Craig (Shannon) Meyer; father Thomas Meyer; mother Betty Meyer; aunts,...
Ronald L. Rusteberg
Oct 20, 2025
Ronald L. "Burger" Rusteberg, 62, of Waterloo, IL, died October 20, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 26, 1962, in Centreville, IL.
He is survived by his daughters Rachel (Ronnie) Mahan and Alicia Rusteberg; grandchildren Brenley Mahan and Dax Mahan; mother Marlene Rusteberg; sister Debbie Rusteberg; brother Donald (Connie) Rusteberg; nephew Kyle Rusteberg; aunts; uncles; and cousins.
He is...
Lyle Eugene Hill
Oct 20, 2025
Lyle Eugene Hill, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died October 20, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 10, 1933, in Belgrade, MO.
He is survived by his wife Catherine Hill (nee Zaenger); children Debra (Gary) Nesbit, Linda (David) Stemler, and Susan (Dean) Kohlmeier; grandchildren Jeremy Stemler, Tammi Voracek, and Miranda Stemler; friend Marvin Brown; sister-in-law Barbara Hill.
He is preceded in...
Charlene R. Wagner
Oct 19, 2025
Charlene R. Wagner, nee Johanning, 59, of Waterloo, IL, died October 19, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 6, 1966, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her son Andrew Wagner; mother Jeanette L. Johanning (nee Johanning); aunt Rejona Reichert; cousins Darren Johanning and Leanna Stechmesser; and friends.
She is preceded in death by her father Milford O....
John L. Bueschel
Oct 19, 2025
John L. Bueschel, 71, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on October 19, 2025 in Creve Coeur, MO, surrounded by his family after a tenacious fight with cancer. He was born on December 9, 1953 in E. St. Louis, IL. He was the only child of Archie and Mary (Mauess) Bueschel who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife...
Dennis C. McMillan
Oct 16, 2025
Dennis C. McMillan, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died October 16, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 23, 1945, in St. Louis, MO.He is survived by his wife Mary E. McMillan (nee Mattox); daughter Sherrie (David Peppers) McMillan; granddaughter Renee Peppers; brother Michael (Nancy) McMillan; nieces; nephews; and cousins.He is preceded in death by his parents Oliver Burr and...
Bernadine L. "Bernie" Hoff
Oct 13, 2025
Bernadine L. "Bernie" Hoff, nee Kohler, 85, of Fenton, MO, formerly of Waterloo, IL, passed away October 13, 2025, in Ellisville, MO. She was born June 1, 1940, in Waterloo, IL.
Born and raised in Waterloo, Illinois, Bernie was the daughter of the late Hugo and Catherine (Wuertz) Kohler. She was a woman of Catholic faith, quick wit, and being generous...
Constance "Connie" Elliott
Oct 6, 2025
Constance "Connie" Elliott, nee Coats, 85, of Albion, IL, died October 6, 2025, in Evansville, IN. She was born September 28, 1940, in E. St. Louis, IL.She is survived by her son Andrew (Lisa) Elliott, and granddaughters Cami and Emily Elliott; sisters and brothers Glenda Knobloch Churchill, Rita (Jeff) Engbring, Glenn (Linda) Coats, Candy (Barry) Vogt, Randall (Michelle) Coats, and...
Christine L. Campo
Oct 3, 2025
Christine L. Campo, nee Burtz, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died October 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 3, 1940, in E. St. Louis, IL.
After 30 years of service, Christine retired from the Illinois Department of Public Aid, Division of Child Support. She worked for many years as a Court Appointed Advocate for Abused and Neglected Children (CASA)....
Kenneth R. Kettler
Oct 2, 2025
Kenneth R. Kettler, 66, of Waterloo, IL, died October 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 29, 1958, in East St. Louis, IL.He is survived by his significant other Angela Polacek; sisters and brother Bonnie (Keith) Osterhage, Bobbi (Tom) Vogt, and Randy (Darlene) Kettler; Angie's children Blake Miller, Courtney (Cody) Sikoriski, and Brenden Miller (fiance Madalyn Baker); aunts;...
Roger Dale Karsten
Sep 27, 2025
Roger Dale Karsten, 70, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on September 27th, 2025, following a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. He was born August 8, 1955 in Red Bud, IL.
Roger lived a full life defined by his deep love for his family and a remarkable zest for people. It was often...
Robert D. "Bob" Mohr
Sep 23, 2025
Robert D. "Bob" Mohr, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died September 23, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born November 20, 1937, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his sisters Sandy Steinmann, Patty (Larry) Andres, and Judy (Ray) Unterseh; aunts; uncle; nieces; nephew; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hadley Paul and Margaret L. (nee Mehrmann)...
David William Mechler
Sep 22, 2025
David William Mechler, 62, of St. Louis, MO died September 22, 2025. He was born October 8, 1962, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his daughter Hannah (Rick Wiegand) Mechler; sisters Linda (Bill) Dependahl and Susan (Mike) Aycock; niece Emily Dependahl; nephews Aron (Natalie) Aycock and Ryan Aycock; and great nephew Mason Aycock.
David is preceded in death by his parents...
Florence L. Feldmeier
Sep 21, 2025
Florence L. Feldmeier, 101, of Fults, IL, died September 21, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 14, 1924, in Chalfin Bridge, IL.
She is survived by her nieces and nephews Carla Feldmeier, Kristine Feldmeier, Barry (Patty) Feldmeier, Richard (Ida) Feldmeier, and Donna Edwards; great nieces and great nephews.
Florence was preceded in death by her parents Henry C. and Amanda...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
