OBITUARIES

Bruce A. Cummins

Bruce A. Cummins

Jul 19, 2023

Bruce A. Cummins, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died July 19, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 9, 1950, in St. Louis, MO.

 He is survived by his wife Deborah Cummins nee Wilhelm; children Catherine (Michael) Bess, and James Cummins; grandchildren Evan, Trevor, & Oliver Bess; brother Michael (Irma) Cummins Sr.; sister Connie (Joel) Kray; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and...

Michael J. Miller

Michael J. Miller

Jul 15, 2023

Michael J. Miller, 73, of Waterloo, IL, died July 15, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 28, 1949, in East St. Louis, IL.

 He is survived by his wife Sharon K. (nee Jenkins) Miller; son Stephen J. (Colleen M.) Miller; grandchildren Alyssa C. Miller, Alayna K. Miller, Bryce J. Vogt, Breyn E. Vogt, Eden R. Stratton, Morgan...

Willis "Butch" Meyer

Willis "Butch" Meyer

Jul 12, 2023

 

Willis "Butch" Meyer, 94 of Waterloo, Illinois, passed on July 12, 2023. He was born March 11, 1929 in his parents' home in Southern Illinois.

    He is survived by his children: Renee (Stan) Melching, Kevin Meyer, Curt (Kellie) Meyer, and Eric (Melissa) Meyer, his step-children: Dennis (Virginia) Brand, Shirley (Michael) Stiening, Nancy (Kenneth) Schanz, Allen (Gina) Brand,...

Catherine R. "Kay" Conley

Catherine R. "Kay" Conley

Jul 8, 2023

 

Catherine R. "Kay" Conley, nee Suess, 85, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Wentzville, MO, died July 8, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 4, 1938, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her husband Edmund H. Conley; children Edmund Scott Conley and Susan L. Conley; grandchildren Willey (Cortnie) Hulett VI, Jessica (Greg) Floarke, Megan...

Roseann Duffy

Roseann Duffy

Jul 8, 2023

 

Roseann  Duffy, nee Marquardt, 85, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Valmeyer, IL, died July 8, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born February 6, 1938, in Monroe Co., IL.

    She is survived by her children Dennis (Tammy) Duffy, Debra (Craig) Berning, Deann Berning; grandchildren Brandon (Lacy) Duffy, Tara Hosch (Tom Meadors) , Kyle Duffy, Kayla Berning (Steven...

Phyllis Marie Cupp

Phyllis Marie Cupp

Jul 5, 2023

 

Phyllis Marie Cupp, nee Baker, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died July 5, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 17, 1935, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.

    She is survived by her children Orman R. Cupp Jr., David W. Cupp, and Linda S. Cupp; grandchildren Jason Dalton, Justin Heart, Jeanna Stiffler, Jenny Venaas, David Cupp Jr.,...

Louis A. Bergmann

Louis A. Bergmann

Jul 5, 2023

Louis A. Bergmann, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died July 5, 2023, in Freeburg. He was born August 2, 1944, in Red Bud, IL.

    He is survived by his children Jennifer (Mark) Stutsman, Kristine (Mike) Massey, Anthony (Kimberly) Bergmann, Donna (Tim) Britt; grandchildren Madelyn (Tom) King, Jordan (Laura Weber) Stutsman, Marc Stutsman,  Kaleb (Rachel) Kessler, Jana Stutsman, Kendra (Eliot)...

Kristi Lynn Graper

Kristi Lynn Graper

Jun 28, 2023

Kristi Lynn Graper, 55, of Normal, IL, died June 28, 2023, in Normal, IL. She was born December 31, 1967, in Red Bud, IL.

    She is survived by her mother Nancy Graper (nee Finnerty); brother and sisters Kevin Graper, Kathryn (Harold) Tillman, and Karri (Dan) Haggin; nieces and nephew Chelsea Tillman, Miles Tillman, Olivia Haggin, and Caitlin Haggin;...

Aiden Patrick Bourgeois

Aiden Patrick Bourgeois

Jun 25, 2023

Aiden Patrick Bourgeois, of Waterloo, IL, died June 25, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 25, 2023, in Waterloo, IL.

 He is survived by his parents Patrick and Laura Bourgeois nee Gjerswald; sisters Raelynn, Riley, and Evelyn Bourgeois; grandparents Trish and Louie Bourgeois and Sheryl and Bill Sanders; aunts; uncles; and cousins.

 

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Jefferson James Koch

Jefferson James Koch

Jun 23, 2023

Jefferson James Koch, 54, of Red Bud, IL, died June 23, 2023, in Creal Springs, IL. He was born September 4, 1968, in Red Bud, IL.

 He is survived by his son Kyle (Kelsey) Koch; daughter Paige Koch; granddaughter Maeve Koch; parents James (Debra) Koch; stepfather Gary Schulte; sister Kelly Koch-Pence; stepsisters Sabrina (Ryan) Gummersheimer and Tabitha (Mike) Bono; companion...

Lisa F. Biffar

Lisa F. Biffar

Jun 23, 2023

Lisa  F. Biffar, nee Andres, 59, of Waterloo, IL, died June 23, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 7, 1963, in Red Bud, IL.

 She is survived by her children Nicole (Doug Hays) Deaton, Kelly (David) Chomhirun, and Magdalen Biffar (fiance Austin Sabo); grandchildren Jakob Deaton, Liam Hays, and Kylie and Brin Chomhirun; sisters and brothers Sherry...

Ronnie L. King

Ronnie L. King

Jun 23, 2023

Ronnie L. King, 69, of Waterloo, IL, died June 23, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 23, 1953, in East St. Louis, IL.

 He is survived by his wife Sheila J. King (nee Rice); children Benjamin King (Alex Koette), Madeline King, and Olivia King; mother Ruby M. King; stepson Steve D. Wiggers; 2 step grandchildren Olivia and Jordan...

Judith Ann Buettner

Judith Ann Buettner

Jun 21, 2023

Judith Ann "Judy" Buettner, nee Lutz, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died June 21, 2023, in Red Bud, IL. She was born April 23, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.

 She is survived by her husband Kenneth Buettner; children Scott (Stacey) Buettner and Todd (Amy) Buettner; grandchildren Callie and Haylie Buettner and Logan and Kyndal Buettner; brother Charles (Connie) Lutz; sister-in-law Karyn...

Gaey Louauna Stumpf

Gaey Louauna Stumpf

Jun 17, 2023

Gaey Louauna Stumpf, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died June 17, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 30, 1943, in Belleville, IL.

 She is survived by her brother Earlwayne Stumpf and nephew Ethan Stumpf.

 She is preceded in death by her parents Earl W. & Ardell H. (nee Schwarze) Stumpf and brother Aaron W. Stumpf.

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Robert Walter Heller

Robert Walter Heller

Jun 16, 2023

Robert Walter Heller, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died June 16, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 19, 1934, in Renault, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Wilma Heller, nee Krupp; children Bruce (Cindy) Heller, Allen, TX; Rene (Ken) Owens, Belleville, IL; and Craig (Amy) Heller, St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Jason (Jeanette) Heller, Brooklyn, NY; Ryan...

Larry Dean Adele

Larry Dean Adele

Jun 11, 2023

Larry Dean Adele, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died June 11, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born August 26, 1944, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his children Robin (Brad) Sewell, Terri Joyce, and Eric (Kathleen) Adele; grandchildren Jacob & Jonathan Sewell, Brandon Joyce, and Andrew & Matthew Adele; brother Ken (Gloria) Adele, and sister...

Rita Richeson

Rita Richeson

Jun 10, 2023

Rita  Richeson, nee Trummheller, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died June 10, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 15, 1944, in Germany.

    She is survived by her husband Charles Richeson; children Ronald (Susan) Richeson and Kurt (Judy) Richeson; grandchildren Ryan (Emily) Richeson, Dominic Richeson, Kara Richeson, Dana Richeson, and Kyle Richeson; and great grandchildren Lincoln Richeson and...

Margaret M. Reitz

Margaret M. Reitz

Jun 10, 2023

Margaret M. Reitz, nee Schriedel, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died June 10, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born November 22, 1934, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her children Frederick Reitz, Lisa Williams, Glennon J. Reitz, Paul Reitz, Joseph Reitz, and Steven Reitz; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister Lorraine Spreck; brother Timothy Schriedel; nieces, nephews,...

Barbara Ann Swedo

Barbara Ann Swedo

Jun 8, 2023

Barbara Ann Swedo, nee Lynch, 61, of Coulterville, IL , IL, died June 8, 2023, in O'Fallon, IL. She was born September 13, 1961, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her children Jaime (Mark) Little, Kristin (Patrick) Jackson, and Adam Swedo; grandchildren Tanner and Trent Little, Connor and Riley Jackson, and Mason and Sam Swedo; brother Curt...

Delma W. Minton

Delma W. Minton

Jun 8, 2023

Delma W. Minton, nee Nottmeier, 101, of Waterloo, IL, died June 8, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born July 30, 1921, in Kidd, IL.

    She is survived by her son Paul (Teresa) Minton; grandson Nicholas (Amanda) Minton; granddaughter Maria (Blake) Manville; and 7 great grandchildren.

    She is preceded in death by her husband William...