OBITUARIES

Anthony J. Gravagna

Anthony J. Gravagna

Nov 17, 2023

Anthony J. Gravagna, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died November 17, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 10, 1949, in St. Louis, MO.

 He is survived by his wife Mary Jacinta "Cindy" Gravagna nee Walsh; children  Laurie (Tracy) Wood, and Benjamin (Tammy) Cozean; grandchildren Gretta, Levi, and Julia Triplett and Carter, Mason, and Eli Cozean; step grandchildren Harper,...

Sonja K. Stockel

Sonja K. Stockel

Nov 16, 2023

Sonja K. Stockel, 59, of Waterloo, IL, died November 16, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 7, 1964, in Red Bud, IL.

 She is survived by her father Clarence H. Stockel; sisters Susan Bangle and Sally (James) Purl; nieces Michelle (Chris) Mace & Amanda (Jason) Schmidt; great nieces and nephews; and cousins.

 She is preceded in death...

Caroline M. Spehn

Caroline M. Spehn

Nov 15, 2023

Caroline M. Spehn, nee Curran, 90, passed away November 15, 2023, at her residence in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 18, 1933, in Waterloo IL.

 Caroline retired as a nurse from Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville IL and was a member of St. Patrick Church in Tipton.

 She is survived by her children Jerry (Shelley) Spehn, Stephen (Patricia) Spehn,...

Bernice M. Reinhold

Bernice M. Reinhold

Nov 14, 2023

Bernice  M. Reinhold, nee Fahey, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died November 14, 2023, in Chesterfield. She was born August 12, 1933, in Red Bud, IL.

She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great-great grandmother and had a heart of gold.

 She is survived by her children Ann Marie (Kirby) McCreary, Mike (Sandy) Reinhold, Dennis (Tina) Reinhold, Tom (Diana) Reinhold,...

Maxine Eunice Steingrubey

Maxine Eunice Steingrubey

Nov 10, 2023

Maxine Eunice Steingrubey, nee Murray, 99, of Maeystown, IL, died November 10, 2023, in Columbia, MO. She was born January 17, 1924, in Harnett Co., NC.

    Maxine is survived by her husband of 77 years Harry Steingrubey and their children, David Steingrubey of Florida, Jessica (Steingrubey) Woods of California, Harold Steingrubey of Thailand, Kathryn (Steingrubey) Vance and son-in-law...

Sally Lu Linze

Sally Lu Linze

Nov 10, 2023

Sally Lu Linze, nee Holtmann, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died November 10, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 6, 1936, in Red Bud, IL.

    She is survived by her children Dennis (Eddie James) Doiron, Calvin Doiron, and Donna Linze- (Michael) Caywood; grandchildren Collin, Cory (Marie), and Cole Caywood; great grandson Dainan Caywood; brother-in-law, nieces, and...

Christy L. Goodwin

Christy L. Goodwin

Nov 6, 2023

 

 

Christy L. Goodwin, nee Diuguid, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died November 6, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born May 5, 1951, in San Antonio, TX.

    She is survived by her husband Ralph W. Goodwin; granchildren Bradley Dinges and Ashley Dinges; sisters Sharon (Bob) Crites, Debbie York, and Sandy (Artie) Cates; brothers James (Donna) Diuguid and...

Betty J. Gardner

Betty J. Gardner

Nov 6, 2023

Betty J. Gardner, nee Moss, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6th at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo, Illinois at the age of 93 years and 3 months.

 Betty is survived by her two sons, Rod (Linda) Gardner of San Antonio, TX and Larry (Donna) Gardner of Waterloo, IL; two daughters, Janice (George) Croft of Cahokia, IL and Donna...

Kathryn J. Fuller

Kathryn J. Fuller

Nov 2, 2023

Kathryn J. Fuller, nee Martin, 63, of Waterloo, IL, died November 2, 2023, in Red Bud, IL. She was born December 8, 1959, in East St. Louis, IL.

 She is survived by her husband Steven Fuller; daughter Erin Fuller; sister Helen (Tony) Gonzalez; mother-in-law Bernice Fuller; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

 She is preceded in death by her parents...

Patricia A. Smith

Patricia A. Smith

Oct 30, 2023

Patricia A. Smith, nee Wilkerson, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died October 30, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 29, 1939, in Carlyle, IL.

    She is survived by her children Dee Williams, Peggy A. Meskil, Nona (Richard) Sturdivant, and Wes Smith; sisters Shirley Brown and Peggy Harter; and brother Robert Wilkerson.

    Patricia is preceded in...

Imogene P. Toal

Imogene P. Toal

Oct 30, 2023

Imogene P. Toal, nee McCarthy, 86, of Columbia, IL, died October 30, 2023, in Swansea, IL. She was born June 27, 1937, in Red Bud, IL.

    She is survived by her children Donna (Craig) Bayer, Tom (Rhonda) Toal, and Chris Toal, grandchildren Jason (Katie), Becky (Nathan), Josh, Chris, (Amanda), Nick (Chelsey), Thomas (Paige), Tayler, Ashley, Shannon, Sam (McKenzie),Talia...

Henry B. Hammonds II

Henry B. Hammonds II

Oct 29, 2023

Henry B. Hammonds II, 42, of Waterloo, IL, died October 29, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 1, 1981, in Columbia, SC.

    He is survived by his wife of 23 years Katy Hammonds (nee Nicholson), children Piper (Ian), Seth and Aaden; father Henry B Hammonds I; brother Brandon Poe; brother, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Lee W. Prange

Lee W. Prange

Oct 24, 2023

Lee W. Prange, 90, of Modoc, Illinois, died October 24, 2023, in Chester, IL. He was born July 27, 1933, in Kidd, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Ardell L. Prange nee Hoffmann; children Lynden (Karen) Prange and Mark Prange; grandchildren Aaron (Jenny) Prange, Lauren (Matt) Schellhardt, & Adam (Allie) Prange; 7 great grandchildren; sister Verna Mae...

Helena S. Fausz

Helena S. Fausz

Oct 23, 2023

Helena S. Fausz, nee Belus, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died October 23, 2023, in Freeburg, IL. She was born August 6, 1940, in Brideport, CT.

 She is survived by her children Raymond Jr. (Annette) Fausz, Kenneth (Lauren) Fausz, & Gary Fausz; grandchildren Brandon, Melissa, & Justin Fausz, Heather (Eric) Nobe, Amber (Dan) Monterusso, Drew Fausz, & Amanda (Nick) O'Daniell; 10...

Bernell F. Bachelier

Bernell F. Bachelier

Oct 23, 2023

Bernell F. Bachelier, nee Buettner, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died October 23, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 14, 1930, in Columbia, IL.

 She is survived by her children, Brenda K. Schreder, Berneta J. Bachelier, Ronald R. (Cynthia) Bachelier, and Richard D. (Keda) Bachelier. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lisa (Barry) Greer, Sherri (Chris) Morris, Laura...

Mark L. Bertram Sr.

Mark L. Bertram Sr.

Oct 21, 2023

Mark L. Bertram Sr., 74, of Ocala, FL, died October 21, 2023, in Ocala, FL. He was born August 30, 1949, in St. Louis, MO.

    He is survived by his wife Teri Bertram, nee Belgeri; children Mark L. Bertram Jr. and Faith Ann Bertram; grandchildren Elizabeth, Sarah, Anthony, Emily, and Grace; great grandchildren Makaio & Lorelei; brother Greg...

Jeanette M. Scheibe

Jeanette M. Scheibe

Oct 16, 2023

Jeanette M. Scheibe, nee Steppig, 81, of Waterloo, Illinois, died October 16, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born March 12, 1942, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her sister Betty (Mark) Heitman; very special friend Marilyn Haudrich and her daughters Shelly (Jim) O'Day, Gayle (Larry) Cahoon, and Kyle (Val) Yeager, and Goddaughter Kara Yeager; niece;...

Ronald E. Rednour

Ronald E. Rednour

Oct 13, 2023

Ronald E. Rednour, 78, of High Ridge, MO, died October 13, 2023, in High Ridge, MO. He was born March 27, 1945, in Pinckneyville, IL.

 He is survived by his children Otis (Bobbie Jo) Rednour, Steve (Glinda) Rednour, and Barbara (Jason) Clayton; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren; sister Laura (Bill) Charlton; brothers Jim (Laura) Rednour, Wayne (Carol) Rednour, Ralph...

Douglas M. Althoff

Douglas M. Althoff

Oct 13, 2023

Douglas M. Althoff, 68, of Red Bud, IL, died October 13, 2023, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 11, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.

    He is survived by his daughter Jill (Dennis) Dougherty; grandchildren Kyla, Tristan, Lynden, & Tru; brother Craig (Mary) Althoff; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephew; and cousins.

    He is preceded in death by...

Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer

Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer

Oct 11, 2023

Joyce R. A. Rippelmeyer, nee Schweickhardt, 83, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 11, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 24, 1940, in Valmeyer, IL.

    She is survived by her children Scott Rippelmeyer (Joanie Harbaugh) and Karla Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Jamie (Bryan) Schmitz, Nolan (Ally) Rippelmeyer, Drew (Stephanie) Schultheis, Alex (Natalie Horrell) Schultheis, Claire Schultheis, Matt (Victoria) Rippelmeyer,...