OBITUARIES

Ronnie J. Buettner

Ronnie J. Buettner

Feb 2, 2023

 

Ronnie J. Buettner, 59, of Waterloo, IL, died February 2, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 8, 1963, in Red Bud, IL.

 He is survived by his sister Pam Buettner-Pickering; nieces; nephews; and stepbrother Roger Buettner.

 Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents Roger O. & Shirley E. (nee Shannon) Buettner and girlfriend Dorothea Lee Wecker.

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Joyce Ann Veath

Joyce Ann Veath

Feb 2, 2023

Joyce Ann Veath, nee Hall, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died February 2, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 23, 1939, in Dixon, TN.

    She is survived by her children Melody (Wayne) Hoffmann, Cynthia (Joseph) Dreps, Timothy (Glenda) Veath, Kathryn (David) Kaiping, Brian (Renee) Veath, Christopher (Dianne) Veath, and Tony (Tammy) Veath; grandchildren Nathan, Eric, Steven, Joy,...

Mary Catherine Messamore

Mary Catherine Messamore

Feb 1, 2023

Mary Catherine Messamore, nee Doenitz, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died February 1, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 22, 1940, in Bloomington, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Darryl R. Messamore; children Beth (Kevin) Prewitt, and Catherine (John) Politte; step children Becky (Larry) Reardon, Lisa Tate, and Amy Blessing; grandchildren Donnell Duncan, Jr., Catherine Arnold,...

Paden Schultz

Paden Schultz

Jan 30, 2023

 

“Gone, but never forgotten, Paden, we’ll always treasure the brief time we had with you.”

Paden Schultz passed away suddenly on Monday, January 30th, 2023, just shy of his 20th birthday, whichwould have been Sunday, February 5th . Paden was a 2021 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School. He was heavily involved in numerous activities in high school: Theater,...

Beverly S. Bev "Susie" Menke

Beverly S. Bev "Susie" Menke

Jan 24, 2023

Beverly S. Bev "Susie" Menke, nee, 70, of Columbia, IL, died January 24, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born October 1, 1952, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by her husband Orville A. Menke; daughter Nicky (Richard) Neal; grandchildren Craig (Brinney) Menke, Austin (Bethany) Hoggard, Rachael (Mathew) Buffa, and Devin Propst and Jenna Marshalek; 5 great...

CPT Phillip P. Kirk

CPT Phillip P. Kirk

Jan 23, 2023

CPT Phillip P. Kirk, 36, of Waterloo, IL, died January 23, 2023, in Bridgeton, MO. He was born August 8, 1986, in Kansas City, MO.

    He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Mueller Kirk; children Shelby Kirk and soon to be born son Emmett Michael Kirk; parents Dr. Michael & Greta Kirk; father-in-law and mother-in-law Clarence & Cynthia...

Roger T. Boyer

Roger T. Boyer

Jan 21, 2023

Roger T. Boyer, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died January 21, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 24, 1932, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his children Linda Boyer, Pamela (Gary) Ask, and Bruce (fiancé Maria) Boyer; grandchildren Ryan Gotto (fiancé Cassie), Laurie Hubble, Elizabeth (David) Howe, Christopher (Emilee) Smith, Michael (Debra) Ask, Steven...

Marvin F. Schilling

Marvin F. Schilling

Jan 17, 2023

Marvin F. Schilling, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died January 17, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born July 15, 1940, in Valmeyer, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Nancy Schilling (nee Frieberg); children Susan (Tom) Koesterer, Tom (Stacey) Schilling; grandchildren Michelle (Joel) Vogt, Bradley Koesterer, Reid Schilling, and Rowan Schilling; great grandchildren Maren, Margaret, and Monroe Vogt;...

Leota M. Roider

Leota M. Roider

Jan 11, 2023

Leota M. Roider, nee Kirkley was born on December 5, 1929, in Neelyville, MO, to Isaac and Bessie (nee Counts) Kirkley. She passed away surrounded by her family in Waterloo, IL, on January 11, 2023.

 Leota will be deeply missed by her loving family, the many friends she made during her long life, and especially her friends and loving caregivers...

Linda Lee Lancaster

Linda Lee Lancaster

Jan 7, 2023

Linda Lee Lancaster, née Colbert, of Oro Valley, AZ died in her home on Saturday January 7, 2023. She was born and raised in Sparta, IL.

     She is survived by her husband John O. Lancaster; children Randall (Ann) Rudloff, Debbie(Ken) Conquest and Dena (Dave) Yearian. 10 grandchildren, 6 step grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

     She is preceded...

Valerie Lyn Anderson

Valerie Lyn Anderson

Jan 7, 2023

Valerie Lyn Anderson, nee Horn, 51, of Ruma, IL, died January 7, 2023, in Ruma, IL. She was born April 6, 1971, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Calvin Anderson; children Ashley Anderson, Brittany (Nicholas) Green, Berry Ray Ruffin, Mary Jane (John) Rake, and Derek Muellner; grandchildren Julia, Makinzee, Andrew, Marilyn, Scott, Amelia, and Elizabeth;...

Terry Pierce

Terry Pierce

Jan 6, 2023

Terry A. Pierce, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died January 6, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 6, 1951, in Kansas City, MO.

 Terry’s favorite response to any question of how he was doing - especially after adversity - was some variation on ‘Fantastic! I got to wake up today!’. His positivity was only rivaled by his empathy. As...

Edwin D. "Ed" Easley

Edwin D. "Ed" Easley

Jan 4, 2023

Edwin D. "Ed" Easley, 75, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Summum, IL, died January 4, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born December 3, 1947, in Beardstown, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Patricia Easley; children Kim (Greg) Williams, Melissa Easley, Casey (Matt) Essary, and Christopher (Andrea) Easley; grandchildren Kelsey (Brent) Scheive, Kyle Williams, Addison and...

Karen M. Eggemeyer

Karen M. Eggemeyer

Jan 4, 2023

Karen M. Eggemeyer, nee Decker, 67, of Waterloo, IL, died January 4, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 26, 1955, in Chester, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Lee Eggemeyer; children Adam (Jill) Eggemeyer, and Emilie (Douglas) Land; grandchildren Ayda, Myla, and Henry Eggemeyer, and Declan Land; mother Marie Wilfong, nee Carnahan; sister Janet (Jim)...

Marian L. Obst

Marian L. Obst

Dec 31, 2022

Marian L. Obst, nee Russell, 94, of Waterloo, IL, died December 31, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 25, 1928, in Harlan, IA.

    She is survived by her children Mike Obst and David Obst; granddaughter Elizabeth Obst; sister-in-law Verna Levery; nieces Susan, Sheryl, and Marian and Diane.

    Marian is preceded in death by her...

Gerald Lee Schmieg

Gerald Lee Schmieg

Dec 31, 2022

Gerald Lee Schmieg, 60, of Waterloo, IL, died December 31, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 16, 1962, in Portsmouth, VA.

    He is survived by his children Ryan, Lauren, and Sarah Schmieg; grandchildren; parents Lavern & Charlotte (nee Scheibe) Schmieg; brothers Brian (Cathi) Schmieg and Daniel (Tracey) Schmieg; god mother Ruth White.

    He...

Willard E. Schutt

Willard E. Schutt

Dec 31, 2022

Willard E. "Woody" Schutt, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died December 31, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 26, 1932, in Wartburg, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Jean C. Schutt (nee Kohler); children Cindy (Gordon) Gregson, Allen (Peggy) Schutt, Chris (Fred) Stumpf, and Joel (Kristen) Schutt; grandchildren Mitchell (Teryn) Gregson, Meghan Schutt, Dakota Schutt, Nathan...

Lonnie L. Goeddel

Lonnie L. Goeddel

Dec 30, 2022

Lonnie L. Goeddel, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died December 30, 2022, in Fenton, MO. He was born September 18, 1945.

    He is survived by his wife Linda K. Goeddel (nee Allgire); son Scott (Sally) Goeddel; grandchildren Noah Goeddel and Hannah Egbert; sister Brenda Shrewsbury; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

    He is preceded in death by his parents...

Helen Marie Branz

Helen Marie Branz

Dec 27, 2022

Helen Marie Branz, nee Bickel, 96, of Waterloo, IL, died December 27, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 24, 1926, in East St. Louis, IL.

    She is survived by her children John (Christine) Kulla-Branz, Michael (Julie) Branz, Paul (Mary) Branz, Anne Marie Branz, Fred (Charlotte) Branz; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; & cousins.

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Priscilla G. "Trudy" Roth

Priscilla G. "Trudy" Roth

Dec 26, 2022

Priscilla G. "Trudy" Roth, nee McGowan, 69, of Valmeyer, IL, died December 26, 2022, in Valmeyer, IL. She was born February 20, 1953, in Washington, IN.

    She is survived by her husband Jerry Roth; daughters Michelle (Quinton) Clark and Dawn (Brian) Vogt; grandchildren Jacob (Savannah) Brewer, Brittany, and Tiffani Brewer; great grandson Caden Brewer; brothers and sisters Joe...