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Janet Osterhage

Janet Osterhage

Apr 22, 2024

Janet  Osterhage, nee McClain, 79, of Jefferson City, MO, died April 22, 2024, in Jefferson City. She was born December 27, 1944, in Dupo, IL.She is survived by her children David (Beth) Osterhage, Dana (Jon) Moore, Kimberly O'Hara, Kevin (Suzie) Osterhage, Christine Brauner, & Carla Luebbert (fiancé Mark Mueller); 11 grandchildren Cayla (Andrew) Clarkson, Sullavan, Brittney (Ryan) Walters, Amanda (Kevin)...

Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen

Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen

Apr 19, 2024

Suzanne F. "Suzy" Homrighausen, nee Mehrtens, 59, of Red Bud, IL, died April 19, 2024, in Belleville, IL. She was born January 17, 1965, in Belleville, IL.She is survived by her husband Dennis Homrighausen; son Ryan Homrighausen; brother and  sisters Denise (Joseph) Leiteritz, Dana (Roger) Sherman, Brian (Robyn) Mehrtens, and Cindy (Scott) Roever.Suzy is preceded in death by her parents...

Linda K. Hern

Linda K. Hern

Apr 18, 2024

Linda K. Hern, nee Phegley, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died April 18, 2024, in Fenton, MO. She was born November 13, 1949, in Red Bud, IL.



She is survived by her husband George Hern; children Lesa (John) Barchet, Sandra (David) Rodenberg, and Chad Hern; grandchildren Cassandra Rodenberg, Trinity Barchet, and Keith Hern; sister Betty (Dave) Doiron; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and...

William J. West

William J. West

Apr 17, 2024

William J. "Bill" West, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2024, at his home in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 18, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.



He is survived by his wife Sandi West (nee Mathews); brother Cleon (Alice) West; children Kelly (Jay) Viviano, Steven (Vicky) West, ,Lisa (Chris) MacMillan, and John Adams; grandchildren Andraya (Nick) Wimberly, Savannah (fiancé...

Ronald P. Crook

Ronald P. Crook

Apr 16, 2024

Ronald P. "Gunner" Crook, 66, of Waterloo, IL, died April 16, 2024, in Arnold, MO. He was born November 9, 1957, in Red Bud, IL.



He is survived by his son Colby (Kristina) Crook; brothers Donald, James (Patricia) Crook, and David Crook (Michael Marler); grandchildren Kelsey and Carson Crook; nephews & nieces Jason, Jennifer, and Kevin Crook.



He is preceded in death...

David B. Brightwell

David B. Brightwell

Apr 16, 2024

David B. Brightwell, 93 of Waterloo IL, passed away peacefully on April 16th in the warm embrace of his family. David was a firm man of faith, but he will be most remembered for his fun spirit, stubborn nature, and sense of humor.



David was born September 25, 1930 in Newbern, TN. He grew up learning the value of hard work...

Richard W. Stumpf

Richard W. Stumpf

Apr 9, 2024

Richard W. Stumpf, a pillar of faith, a man known for his unwavering reliability, work ethic, and sharp wit, passed away on April 9th, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of service, strength, support, and a playful sense of humor that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Born on March 29, 1957, in Red Bud, Illinois, Richard was...

Jean E. Buettner

Jean E. Buettner

Apr 9, 2024

Jean E. Buettner, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died April 9, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 2, 1934, in Wartburg, IL.



    She is survived by her brother Kenneth Buettner; nieces and nephews Patricia (Terry) Mosbacher, David (Delberta) Buettner, Scott (Stacey) Buettner, Todd (Amy) Buettner; great nieces and nephews Andrew (Andrea Degener) Buettner, Megan Kelley, Callie and Haylie...

Suzanne "Sue" Mollet

Suzanne "Sue" Mollet

Apr 7, 2024

Suzanne  "Sue" Mollet, nee Rogers, 68, of Pinckneyville, IL, formerly of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died April 7, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 24, 1956, in Rapid City, SD.    She is survived by her former husband David "Rudy" Mollet; children Jim (Leigh) Mollet, Joe (Natasha) Mollet, and Lisa Mollet; grandchildren Brya Mollet, Emmy Mollet, Taryn (Ray)...

Terry A. Werkmann

Terry A. Werkmann

Apr 5, 2024

Terry A. Werkmann, 70, of Waterloo, IL, died April 5, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 26, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.    He is survived by his wife Connie Werkmann; children Sara (Jared) Schmitz and Dustin Werkmann; grandchildren Brennan & Lyric Schmitz; brother John Werkmann; sister Linda (Ken) Case; nieces; nephews; and cousins.    Terry is preceded in death...

Cynthia A. Hermann

Cynthia A. Hermann

Mar 26, 2024

Cynthia A. Hermann, 72, formerly of Waterloo, IL, born September 1, 1951, in Marion, Indiana passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, in Champaign, IL with her loving family by her side.Cynthia was a graduate of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and the St. Louis University School of Law.Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Hermann,...

Robert Reeves Boxley

Robert Reeves Boxley

Mar 25, 2024

Robert Reeves "Bob" Boxley, 72, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully March 25, 2024, at home in Waterloo. Robert was born February 12, 1952, in Fairview Heights, IL. “Bob” was a proud ironworker and member of East St. Louis Local #392. Bob was a true renaissance man and had many hobbies, in addition to owning and operating a small business...

Victoria L. Funk

Victoria L. Funk

Mar 25, 2024

Victoria L. Funk, nee DeSherlia, 63, of Waterloo, IL, died March 25, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 29, 1960, in Jerseyville, IL.



    She is survived by her husband Raymond Funk; children Bradley (Beth) Delp, and Brandon Delp; stepsons Tyler (Lauren) Funk and Collin (Jess) Funk; grandchildren Lillian Delp, Kylie Delp, Charley Funk, Jameson Funk, and Gerry...

Elizabeth D. Conway

Elizabeth D. Conway

Mar 24, 2024

Elizabeth D. "Beth" Conway, nee Duryee, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died March 24, 2024 in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 3, 1945 in Queens, NY and married her husband, Gerald (Jerry) Conway in the summer of 1966. In 1982, they moved from Commack, NY to Madison, WI where she focused on her family before losing her husband to cancer...

Jean M. Frame

Jean M. Frame

Mar 24, 2024

Jean M. Frame, nee Becker, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died March 24, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 12, 1931, in St. Louis, MO.    She is survived by her children Raymond Frame, Donna (Ed) Fricker, Joyce (Bob) Downey, Barbara (Gary) Biggs, and Denise (Fred) Manning; 14 grandchildren; and 27 great grandchildren.    She is preceded in death by her...

William E. Tutka

William E. Tutka

Mar 11, 2024

William E. Tutka, 78, of Maeystown, IL, died March 11, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 20, 1945, in Granite City, IL.    He is survived by his wife Sandy Tutka, nee Wittlich; children Travis (Heather) Tutka and Brian Tutka; stepchildren Bryan (Dana) Snyder and Melissa Bredbenner (Roger Colbert); grandchildren Allison (Dave) Huff, Ashley Snyder (Stephen Sherwood), Andrew...

Dorothy A. Rick

Dorothy A. Rick

Mar 10, 2024

Dorothy A. "Dotty" Rick, nee Mentel, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died March 10, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 14, 1932, in Valmeyer, IL.



    She is survived by her husband of 71 years, William P. Rick; children Patricia (Gilbert) Birk, Nancy (Monte) Foster, Gregory (Becky) Rick, and David (Wendy) Rick; grandchildren Andrew (Renee) & Matthew (Jennifer) Birk,...

Glenn E. F. Voelker

Glenn E. F. Voelker

Mar 7, 2024

Glenn E. F. Voelker, 79, of Maeystown Illinois, died March 7, 2024. He was born February 23, 1945 in Belleville, IL. Glenn is preceded in death by his parents Harold J. & Frieda M. (nee Mueller) Voelker, father-in-law and mother-in-law Louis “Peggy” & Mildred Hoffman (nee Altes), brother-in-law and sister-in-law James & Bonnie Hoffman, and brother-in-law Jeffrey R. Shields.   ...

Jack A. Strellis

Jack A. Strellis

Mar 4, 2024

Jack A. Strellis, 79, of Waterloo, Illinois and Moran, Wyoming, died March 4, 2024, at his home in Waterloo. He was born in Chicago on July 5, 1944, to Lillian and Frank Shapiro. 

    As a youth, living in Austin, Illinois, he looked up to his older sisters Anne and Francis both for intellectual inspiration and athletic pursuits, including the...

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Merchant

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Merchant

Mar 4, 2024

Dorothy J. "Dotty" Merchant, nee Loless, 99, of Waterloo, IL, died March 4, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 10, 1924, in Creal Spring, IL.    Dotty worked at Pet, Inc. in downtown St. Louis as a communication specialist. Upon retirement she and her husband moved to South Texas. She loved dancing, oil painting, playing cards, swimming and trips...

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