Delrita L. "Tina" Clifton

Delrita L. "Tina" Clifton, nee Claro, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died January 19, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 30, 1941, in E. St. Louis, IL.

She is survived by her children Michael "Mike" (Ann) Clifton; Phillip Dannehold, and Kathy (Jim) Blockyou; stepchildren John (Lori) Clifton, Brian Clifton, & Jimmie (Karen) Dannehold; grandchildren; great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Wendy Hughen; sister Julia Cariker; brother-in-law Ralph (Juanita) Clifton; nieces; nephews; & cousins.

Tina is preceded in death by her husband Lowell F. Clifton; son William "Billy" Dannehold; parents Felimino and Mary (nee Stines) Claro; daughter-in-law Becky Dannehold; and sister Mary Ann.

She was a member of OES - Order of Eastern Star, and she was retired from the State of Illinois Department of Unemployment and Job Security.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Donor's Choice

Visitation:
3 PM to 7 PM Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
10 AM to 11 AM Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
11 AM Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
 Pastor Steve Barrett officiating
Entombment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, IL