OBITUARIES

Paul O. Huch

Paul O. Huch

Oct 7, 2023

Paul O. Huch,  of Columbia, IL, died October 7, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur,  MO. He was born January 3, 1947, in Belleville, IL. Our local German Band leader and ultimate optimist was called home at the age of 76.  

   He is survived by his wife Shirley Huch nee Brendel, son Mike (Tracy) Huch, daughter Jenna...

Norbert F. Eschmann

Norbert F. Eschmann

Oct 5, 2023

Norbert F. Eschmann, 86, of Waterloo, Illinois, died October 5, 2023, in Columbia, IL. He was born January 29, 1937, in Maeystown, IL.

 He is survived by his children Chris (Amy R.) Eschmann, Tina (Russell) Schneider, Amy (Robert) Stumpf, and Eric  Eschmann; grandchildren James, Kylie, Mason, & Danni Eschmann, Lucas Schneider, Lexi & Adam Stumpf, and Austin Eschmann; great granddaughter...

Allen G. Kent

Allen G. Kent

Sep 27, 2023

Allen G. Kent, 57, of Red Bud, IL, died September 27, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 15, 1965, in Gibson City, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Susan M. Kent nee Hoffmann; children Justin Kent & Ashley Kent; grandchildren Benjamin, Jace, Garrett, Carter, Aliviah, Madalynn, and Colton; mother Bonnie Kent (nee Berner); brothers and...

Dung Ngoc "Twee" Johnston

Dung Ngoc "Twee" Johnston

Sep 26, 2023

 

Dung Ngoc "Twee" Johnston, nee Duong, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died September 26, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 31, 1942, in Vietnam.

    She is survived by her daughter Becky (Tony) Morrow; son Billy Johnston; grandchildren Krystal Johnston, Dallas Morrow, and Aidan Morrow; nieces; and nephews.

    She is preceded in death by...

Paul S. Richardson

Paul S. Richardson

Sep 26, 2023

Paul S. Richardson, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died September 26, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born March 15, 1933, in Detroit, MI.

    He is survived by his wife Betty Richardson; children Terry (Mark) Henderson, and Vickie (Lawrence) Wynn; grandchildren Drew (Crystal) Wynn, Paul (Stephanie) Wynn, Lindsey (Justin) Braun, and Elizabeth Henderson; great grandchildren Andrew Wynn, Audrey Braun,...

Delmar A. Wachtel

Delmar A. Wachtel

Sep 24, 2023

Delmar A. Wachtel, 92, of Hecker, passed away September 24, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born September 6, 1931 in Hecker, IL; son of the late Hildagard (nee Grahlherr) and Joseph Wachtel. 

He is survived by his children Cathi (Brian) Schmieg and Janet Hayes; grandchildren Cody (Justin) Rohlfing, Autumn (Nate Ruebke) Gleich, Jonathon (Jess) Hayes, Tyler...

James D. Gallatin

James D. Gallatin

Sep 21, 2023

James D. Gallatin, 75, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died September 21, 2023, in Prairie du Rocher, IL. He was born August 30, 1948, in Breese, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Cynthia Gallatin (nee Cissell); step-son Austin Baker; daughters Shelly, Amanda, and Erika; and mother Eva Gallatin.

    He is preceded in death by his...

Jay R. Vogt

Jay R. Vogt

Sep 19, 2023

Jay R. Vogt, 76, of Waterloo, IL, died at home in the arms of Jesus September 19, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 20, 1946, in E. St. Louis, IL.

 He is survived by his wife Judith Vogt (nee Daugherty); children Jerry (Kejun) Vogt and Christine (Daniel) Ventura; grandchildren twins Ayden and Zyden Vogt and Chase Shearer; great...

Derek Lane Stellhorn

Derek Lane Stellhorn

Sep 18, 2023

Derek Lane Stellhorn, 52, of Red Bud, IL, died September 18, 2023, in Red Bud, IL. He was born July 22, 1971, in Red Bud, IL.

 He is survived by his son Konnor Stellhorn (Lauren Myerscough); daughter Melissa (Mark) Gramenz; grandson Logan Gramenz; granddaughter Brynlee Gramenz; mother Sandra Joan (Joe) (nee Pratt) Williamson; sister Jill (John) Sanders; nephew Xavier Sanders;...

Virginia L. Parker

Virginia L. Parker

Sep 16, 2023

 

 

Virginia L. Parker, nee Valerius, 80, of New Athens, IL, died September 16, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born August 26, 1943, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her children Jeff (Teresa) Parker and Carol Parker (Michael Herich); grandchildren Eric (fiance Monica Sheets) Parker, Ryan Parker, Alicia (Justin) Smith, Valaurie (Joe) Bruggeman, Jacob (Lori)...

Linda D. Branson

Linda D. Branson

Sep 13, 2023

Linda D. Branson, nee Beadleston, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died September 13, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born November 1, 1940, in Decater, IL.

    She is survived by her children Carla Hayes, Thomas (Colleen) Hayes, Gregory Hayes, grandchildren Susan (Jack) McMillin, Todd (Stephany) Rick, Rachel (Craig) Proffer, Alyssa Hayes, Jackie (Cadarius) Anderson, and  Lucas (Taylor) Hayes;...

Carmelita L. Sensel

Carmelita L. Sensel

Sep 11, 2023

Carmelita L. Sensel, nee Nevois, 95, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died September 11, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 6, 1927, in E. St. Louis, IL.

 Carmelita passed away on Monday, September 11th surrounded by love.

 She is survived by her children Sheryl Henslee, Pat (Morris) Brandt, Bill (Karen) Sensel, and David (Karen) Sensel; grandchildren Kevin (Kristyn)...

Leroy L. C. Garleb

Leroy L. C. Garleb

Sep 8, 2023

Leroy L. C. Garleb, 82, of Valmeyer, IL, died September 8, 2023, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born June 22, 1941, in Valmeyer, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Patricia L. Garleb nee Steinmann; children Kevin (Carol) Garleb, Keith (Maureen) Garleb, and Brian (Susanne) Garleb; grandchildren Joshua (Krystina) Garleb, Daniel Garleb, Adam Garleb, Julia (Elliot Gilfix) Garleb,...

Vickie L. Black

Vickie L. Black

Sep 7, 2023

Vickie L. Black, nee Lynch, 65, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully after a courageous 3 year battle with cancer, surrounded by her 5 daughters. She was born December 31, 1957 in East St. Louis, IL.

 She is survived by her 5 daughters Cheryl Black (Mandy), Kerri Owens (Bradly), Sherry Ehrler (Michael) Carissa Heimberger (Ryan), and Melissa Black; grandchildren Ellie Willard,...

Norbert L. Mudd

Norbert L. Mudd

Sep 6, 2023

Norbert L. Mudd, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died September 6, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 1, 1948, in Red Bud, IL.

 He is survived by his son Brian (Kristen Kelley) Mudd; brothers Patrick (Sharon) Mudd, and Paul (Pauline) Mudd; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

 He is preceded in death by his wife Janet F. Mudd (nee...

Paul R. Mertz

Paul R. Mertz

Sep 5, 2023

 

Paul R. Mertz, 80, of Hecker, IL, died September 5, 2023, in Hecker, IL. He was born June 6, 1943, in Red Bud, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Ruth Mertz; children Christine Mertz, Stephen (Barb) Mertz, and Marty (Angie) Mertz; grandchildren Gregory Mertz, Bradley Mertz, Sierra Mertz, Ashley Johnson, and Danielle Johnson; brother James Mertz;...

Aileen Mildred Neeley

Aileen Mildred Neeley

Sep 3, 2023

 

Aileen Mildred Neeley, nee Schilling, 76, of Fults, IL, died September 3, 2023, in Fults, IL. She was born August 17, 1947, in Red Bud, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Victor E. Neeley Jr.; children Audra (Allan) Baxter and James (Susan) Eames; grandson Christopher (Cera) Poll; great grandson Christopher Poll Jr.; brother Donald (Janet) Schilling;...

Nancy Katherine Roy

Nancy Katherine Roy

Sep 1, 2023

 

Nancy Katherine Roy, nee Heidell, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died September 1, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 19, 1939, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her husband Shelt E. Roy; children Jeffrey E. (Julie) Roy and Michael A. (Cynthia) Roy; grandchildren Rebekah J. (Jon J.) Roy-Morrow, Alexander M. (Maci E.) Roy, and...

Lawrence R. Luchtefeld

Lawrence R. Luchtefeld

Aug 25, 2023

Lawrence R. Luchtefeld, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died August 25, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 6, 1936.

 He is survived by his children Scot (Stacy) Luchtefeld and Rebecca (Albert) Hassard; grandchildren Brittany (Ryan) Cannon, Anthony Luchtefeld, Michael Hassard, and Amanda Hassard; great grandchildren Henry Cannon; brothers David (Dorothy) Luchtefeld and James (Dotti) Luchtefeld; sister-in-law Kathy Fahey; nieces;...

Laura Michelle Krenz

Laura Michelle Krenz

Aug 22, 2023

Laura Michelle Krenz, nee Holzweg, 42, of Chicago, IL, died August 22, 2023, in Chicago, IL. She was born May 31, 1981, in St. Louis, MO.

 She is survived by her husband Peter Krenz; son Oskar Krenz; mother Judy (Andy) Brinkmann; sister Catie Brinkmann; mother and father-in-law Heider & Maria Krenz; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, aunts; uncles; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

 Laura...