OBITUARIES

Larry Gerard Dietz

Larry Gerard Dietz

Mar 4, 2023

 

Larry Gerard Dietz, 60, of Byers, Colorado, died March 4, 2023, in Byers, CO. He was born August 8, 1962, in Belleville, IL.

 He is survived by his special friend Diane "Peaches" Moore; brothers and sister Roger (Lisa) Dietz, Thomas (Penny) Dietz, and Jean (Gregory) Hoeffken; aunt Helen Clamors; uncle Ernie Wear; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

 He is preceded...

Eileen P. Wuertz

Eileen P. Wuertz

Mar 4, 2023

Eileen P. Wuertz, nee Fusch, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died March 4, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 14, 1943, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her sons Carl D. (Denise) Wuertz and David T. Wuertz; grandchildren Will, Emma, Matthew, and Audrey; sister Mary Ann Naimey; sisters-in-law Carol Roy, Judy Wuertz, Jeannie Wuertz, and...

Karen Leah Davis

Karen Leah Davis

Mar 3, 2023

Karen Leah Davis, nee Gruenert, 65, of Waterloo, IL, died March 3, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 27, 1957, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her husband Rickey W Davis; children Lisa Snow, Rickey Davis Jr., Marci Davis, Ian Schiller. Josh Davis, Vanessa Davis, Ryan Murphy, and  Leah Reed; grandchildren Amber Brown, David...

Thomas Emil Pape

Thomas Emil Pape

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas Emil Pape, 63, of Waterloo, IL, died February 27, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born April 28, 1959, in Red Bud, IL.            It is with great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, that we announce the passing of Thomas Emil Pape.  He passed away  on February 27th, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends....

Jennifer Nicole Eckenfels

Jennifer Nicole Eckenfels

Feb 23, 2023

Jennifer Nicole Eckenfels, nee Sondag, 36, of Valmeyer, IL, died February 23, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 11, 1986, in St. Louis, MO.

 She is survived by her husband Jeremy Eckenfels; children Brayden and Aubrey Eckenfels; parents Douglas and Rhonda Sondag; father-in-law Thomas Eckenfels; mother-in law Sandy (Mike) Schweiss;  sisters Amber (Craig) Manville and Ashley (Matt)...

Siriphen Santilukka

Siriphen Santilukka

Feb 22, 2023

 

Siriphen  Santilukka, 79, of Red Bud, IL, died February 22, 2023, in Red Bud, IL. She was born June 16, 1943, in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Beloved wife, loving mother, and grandmother, Siriphen is survived by her husband, Dr. Pichet Santilukka; children Pinij (Merce) Santilukka, Chuanpis (Christophe Mosby) Santilukka, Chulee (James) Hallick, and Charles (Pearl) Santilukka; and grandchildren Alexandra and...

Russell Allen Lieb

Russell Allen Lieb

Feb 19, 2023

Russell Allen Lieb, 62, of Waterloo, IL, died February 19, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born April 2, 1960, in Red Bud, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Bonita Lieb, nee Hitzmann;  Crystal (Drew) Wynn; grandson Andrew Wynn; sisters and brothers Barbara (William) Rumler, Norma (Howard) Shive, Marlene Lieb, Charles Lieb, Kathie (David) Naumann, Nancy (Dennis)...

Kathryn M. Cullon

Kathryn M. Cullon

Feb 18, 2023

Kathryn M. Cullon, nee Reubin, 74, of Belleville, IL, died February 18, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 4, 1948, in Dixon, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Brian Cullon Sr.; daughters and son Paula (Karl) Schaefer, Dawn Crouch, Brian Cullon Jr., Heather Donahue, Jacqueline (Charlie) Gibson, and Katrina Cullon; 13 grandchildren; 9 great...

Darwin E. Schaack

Darwin E. Schaack

Feb 18, 2023

Darwin E. Schaack, 92, of Waterloo, IL, died February 18, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born July 25, 1930, in Steeleville, IL. He married Geneva Schaack on October 20, 1951 until she passed away in 2018, after being married for over 66 years.

    He is survived by his children Debra Keim, and Patricia (Gerald) Weilbacher; grandchildren Wayne...

Anna Rose Sadler

Anna Rose Sadler

Feb 16, 2023

Anna Rose Sadler, nee Somogye, 93, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, February 16, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 30, 1929, in St. Louis, MO.

    She will be greatly missed by her daughters Susan Meyer, Diann Foster, and Sharon Lewis; grandchildren Adam Meyer, Jared Meyer, Luke Meyer, Clayton Foster, Chase...

Mary Lou Draude

Mary Lou Draude

Feb 15, 2023

Mary Lou  Draude, nee Dugan, 95, of Waterloo, IL, died February 15, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 12, 1927, in Burksville, IL.

    She is survived by children David James Fischer, Brady Fischer (Diane Tasler), and Julie (Terry) Jackson; step daughter Kristina (David) Cline; grandchildren Greg (Alison) Fischer, Laura Fischer, Garret Fischer (Whitney Jones), Whitney (Jon)...

Carol R. Gruber

Carol R. Gruber

Feb 12, 2023

Carol R. Gruber, nee Armbrecht, 81, of Waterloo, IL, died February 12, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 3, 1942.

 She is survived by her children Tom (Lorna) Gruber, Mark (Denise) Gruber, and Sandy (Dan) Mueller; grandchildren Lyn Gruber, Jennifer (TJ) Hayworth, Michelle (Tim) Leach, Jessica Gruber, Dustin Weber, Ryan Gruber, and Paige (David) Gregory; great grandchildren; sisters...

Darlene M. Bicklein

Darlene M. Bicklein

Feb 12, 2023

Darlene M. Bicklein, nee Wolter, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died February 12, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 24, 1939, in Red Bud, IL.

 She is survived by her children Linda (Robert) Schmitz and John A. "Bucky" Bicklein; grandchildren Bryan (Jamie) Schmitz and Erin (Nathan) Frailey; great grandchildren Greyson Frailey, Liam Frailey, and Addelyn Schmitz; step great granddaughter...

Evelyn O. Weihl

Evelyn O. Weihl

Feb 12, 2023

Evelyn O. Weihl, nee Gummersheimer, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died February 12, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 13, 1940, in Columbia, IL.

 She is survived by her children Roger Weihl, Laura (Roger) Kinzinger, Jeff Weihl, Danny Weihl, and Connie (Donnie) Rusteberg; grandchildren Eric (Nicole) Kinzinger, Justin (Emily) Kinzinger, Shasta Weihl, Adam Weihl, and Kyle Rusteberg; great...

Dennis J. Fitzwilliam

Dennis J. Fitzwilliam

Feb 10, 2023

Dennis J. Fitzwilliam, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died February 10, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born March 24, 1954, in St. Louis, MO.

    It is with great sadness that the family of Dennis Joseph FitzWilliam announces his tragic passing as the result of a head-on collision on Friday February 10, 2023. He was on his way...

Elizabeth J. Benz

Elizabeth J. Benz

Feb 9, 2023

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Benz, nee Linker, 91, of Valmeyer, IL, died February 9, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 4, 1931, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her twin sister Peggy Gray; nieces; and nephews.

    She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Benz; parents Herman  & Margaret  (nee Weber) Linker;...

James P. Casey Sr.

James P. Casey Sr.

Feb 9, 2023

James P. Casey Sr., 72, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 27, 1950, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Margaret Casey, nee Hursey; children Brandi (Shaun) Nall and James P. Casey Jr. (Heather Seidel); grand children Chloe and Peyton Nall and Trent and Brendon...

Jeanette M Gregson

Jeanette M Gregson

Feb 9, 2023

 

Jeanette M. Gregson, nee Rehling, 95, of Waterloo, IL, died February 9, 2023, in Belleville, IL. She was born September 16, 1927, in Waterloo, IL.

    She is survived by her children Russell (Diane) Gregson, Gordon (Cindy) Gregson, and Alice Gregson (Kevin Ryan); grandchildren Mitchell (Teryn) Gregson and Helen Gregson; great grandchildren Leighton and Gideon Gregson; nieces; nephews;...

Marcella E. Moffitt

Marcella E. Moffitt

Feb 4, 2023

 

Marcella E. Moffitt, nee Hesterberg, 92, of Waterloo, IL, died February 4, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 16, 1930, in Burksville, IL.

    She is survived by her daughter Connie (Terry) Werkmann; grandchildren Sara (Jared) Schmitz and Dustin Werkmann; great-grandchildren Brennan and Lyric Schmitz; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Jane Moffitt; nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

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Herman Rippelmeyer

Herman Rippelmeyer

Feb 3, 2023

Herman Rippelmeyer, 91, of New Athens, IL, died February 3, 2023, in New Athens, IL. He was born January 27, 1932, in Burksville, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Shirley Rippelmeyer (nee Roseman); children Darlene (Ronald) Pflueger and Wayne Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Stacy (Michael) Hemmer, Ryan (Meagan) Pflueger, and Christine (Aaron) Kachelmuss; great grandchildren Nathan and Ava Hemmer...