
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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