Janet Amanda Stemler

Janet Amanda Stemler, 85, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home October 17, 2026, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 25, 1941, in Dahlgreen, IL.

She is survived by her children Rodney (Michelle) Stemler and Cindy (Mac) Smith; grandchildren Casey Stemler (Gordon Anderson II), Miranda Smith, Jack Stemler, Mara Stemler, and Adam Stemler; great grandchildren Gordon Anderson III and Rose; sisters Jerry (Mary Lynn) Matthews, and Donna (John) Wright; sister-in-law Dottie Matthews; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Janet is preceded in death by her husband Willis Stemler; parents Jasper and Jennie Matthews (nee Walkendorf); and siblings Sabina (Bill) Burnside, Mildred (Jim) Taylor, Doris (Edward) King, Maurine (Ron) Siebert, and Norman Matthews.

Janet was a faithful servant of Christ and worked as a registered nurse at the Monroe County Nursing home for much of her life and was a member of the Retired Nurses Association. She was a member at the St. Joe Zion United Church of Christ and First Baptist Church of Waterloo, serving in many roles throughout the years, but her favorite by far was serving in Sunday School with the children.What she loved more than anything was her family and being a wife and mother and caring for her children.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to:
First Baptist Church Benevolent Fund

Visitation:
5 PM to 7 PM Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Friday, October 23, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Service:
9:30 AM Friday, October 23, 2026 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL 
    Pastor Mat Whitaker, Officiating
Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO