James John Daugherty

James John Daugherty, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died March 25, 2026, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 5, 1938, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Daugherty; children Jim (Kathy) Daugherty, William Joseph Daugherty, Tim (Tanya) Daugherty, Carol (David) Marquart, and Jennifer (Keith) Crossen; grandchildren Jamie, Jacob, Chandra, Destiny, Joseph, Raven, Trenity, Jonathan, Macy, Curtis, and Samantha; great grandchildren Kylie, Lilyann, Keaton, Frayas, Alline, Leighton, Jacob, and Paisley; brother Gerald (Julie) Daugherty; sisters Doris Hudson, Mary Daugherty, Margaret Klein, Charlene May, Barbara Kleine, JoAnne Hertzler, Elizabeth Valois, Judy Vogt, and Patricia (Jerry) Humes; many nieces and nephews.

James is preceded in death by his parents Charles E. and Elvera (nee Haudrich) Daugherty; brothers Edward Daugherty, Richard Daugherty, and Harold Daugherty; and sister Pauline Mollet.He was a member of Knights of Columbus # 1334.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
9 AM to 10 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
10 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
 Father Linus Umoren officiating
Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL