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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...

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...
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