OBITUARIES

Thomas L. Bequette

Thomas L. Bequette

May 19, 2023

Thomas L. Bequette , 73, of Waterloo, Illinois lost his bravely fought battle with cancer May 19th, 2023 at his home in Waterloo, Illinois. 

 He is survived by his wife, Brenda Bequette nee Woods, daughter Kelcy (Vince) Weibert, step-son Mathew Iglehart, and step-daughter Leslie Hagan; grandchildren Silas Weibert, Madison Iglehart, and Kaley Hagan; siblings Rose McDonough, Billy (Christine) Bequette, Kenny...

Arthur A. Meyer

Arthur A. Meyer

May 7, 2023

Arthur A. "Art" Meyer, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died May 7, 2023, in Belleville, IL. He was born October 1, 1935, in Steeleville, IL.

 He is survived by his children Jane Schaefer and Gene (Angela) Meyer; grandchildren Jamie (Michael) Dugger, Josh (Lindsay Flotron) Schaefer, Kendra (Seth) Dompierre, Kirstin (Carl Kaiser) Meyer-Kaiser, and Wesley Meyer; and great grandchildren Addison Dugger,  Ashton...

William A. Largent Jr.

William A. Largent Jr.

May 6, 2023

 

William A. "Bill"Largent Jr. of Waterloo passed away peacefully at the age of 67, on May 6th, surrounded by family.

     Bill was born on March 19th, 1956 to William Largent Sr. and Lucille Largent in East St. Louis,IL.

     After graduating Waterloo High School in 1975, Bill worked in technology and IT for over 40years holding...

Marian V. Thompson

Marian V. Thompson

May 6, 2023

Marian V. Thompson, nee Dittmaier, 96, of Waterloo, IL, died May 6, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born December 14, 1926, in St. Louis, MO.

    She is survived by Lois (Mark) McSwain and Donald (Maureen) Thompson; grandchildren Thomas (Chrissy) Wiley, Julia (Jeff) Adams, and Alexandria (Yates) Bateman; numerous great grandchildren; sisters Lorraine Blaylock and Gloria White; nieces;...

Doris M. Kohnz

Doris M. Kohnz

May 5, 2023

Doris M. Kohnz, nee Mueller, 97, of Waterloo, IL, died May 5, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 18, 1925, in Monroe County, IL.

 She is survived by her son Danny (Betty) Kohnz; daughter-in-law Patsy (Daniel) Sondag; grandchildren Stephanie Shields, Garrett Kohnz, Brian (Patty) Lenhardt, Lisa (Scott) Schumacher, Stephen (Laura) Lenhardt; great grandchildren Garrison (Kelsey), Ethan, and Collin...

Shannon Matzenbacher

Shannon Matzenbacher

May 5, 2023

Shannon  Matzenbacher, nee Martin, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died May 5, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 18, 1932, in Eminence, MO.

    She is survived by her children Arnold (Judy) Matzenbacher, Gail Polk, and Susan (Kurt) Mathews; grandchildren Jeri Bergmann, Angela (Doug) Briggs, Erin Matzenbacher, Teresa (Bruce) Terveer, Matt (Mindy) Blake, Christopher Polk (friend Tina Burke),...

John S. Joedicke Jr.

John S. Joedicke Jr.

May 4, 2023

John S. Joedicke Jr., 80, of Waterloo, died May 4, 2023, at his residence. He was born Oct. 20, 1942, the son of the late John F. Joedicke Sr. and Mildred (nee Hilker) Joedicke of Waterloo.            John was a kind, quiet man who was a savant when it came to Waterloo sports, having the ability...

Esther E. Clevenger

Esther E. Clevenger

May 4, 2023

Esther E. Clevenger, nee Reichert, 98, of Waterloo, IL, died May 4, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born May 17, 1924, in Dupo, IL.

 She is survived by her children Linda Byrne and Darryl Clevenger; grandchildren Christopher, Kevin, and Kenneth Byrne; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

 Esther is preceded in death by her husband Melvin Henry Clevenger, son-in-law Michael Byrne,...

Gary E. McMahon

Gary E. McMahon

May 2, 2023

 

Gary E. McMahon, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died May 2, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born February 21, 1952, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Jean McMahon; children Jesse (Kristal) McMahon and Shaun (Mandy) McMahon; grandchildren Nicolaus (Sierra) McMahon, Robbie, Phoenix, Rylen, and Maia McMahon, Stephanie (Luke) Canaday, and Ryleigh...

Vernon Alvin Walter Huebner

Vernon Alvin Walter Huebner

Apr 26, 2023

Vernon Alvin Walter Huebner, 89, of Belleville, IL, died April 26, 2023, in Shiloh, IL. He was born March 27, 1934, in Fults, IL.    He is survived by his wife Sharon Huebner; children Brenda (James) Noble, Wayne (Jaci) Huebner, Lynn (Marcel) Bechtoldt; grandchildren Sabrina (Bart) Westdijk, Kimberly (Justin) Loiselle, Crystal Henry, Lindsey Benney, Forrest Huebner, Jason (Jennifer) Bechtoldt, Heather...

Suzanne Louise Litteken-Blake

Suzanne Louise Litteken-Blake

Apr 25, 2023

Suzanne Louise Litteken-Blake, nee Davis, 79, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 25, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. Smiling down upon us is a bright light of hope and immense love, we will greatly miss this treasure. Our Wife, Our Mom, Our Sister, Our Friend. She was born October 21, 1943, in St. Louis, MO.

 Suzanne...

Shirley R. M. Steppig

Shirley R. M. Steppig

Apr 24, 2023

 

Shirley R. M. Steppig, nee Buncher, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died April 24, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born April 25, 1932, in Waterloo, IL.

 She is survived by her son Dennis Dannehold; sister-in-law Pat Buncher; and cousins.

 Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Eugene L. Steppig; parents Frank  & Alma  (nee Schneider) Buncher; and brother...

James A. Mueller

James A. Mueller

Apr 22, 2023

James A. "Jim" Mueller, 85, of Baldwin, IL, died April 22, 2023, in Baldwin, IL. He was born July 29, 1937, in Valmeyer, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Carol A. Mueller nee Schaack; children Steven (Christina) Mueller, Terry Mueller, and Brian Mueller; grandchildren Jeremy (Anna) Mueller, Joshua (Sami) Mueller, Christopher Mueller, James "Jimmy" Mueller, Corie (Ryan)...

Wanda M. Glessner

Wanda M. Glessner

Apr 20, 2023

Wanda M. Glessner, nee Drummond, 73, of Waterloo, IL, died April 20, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 5, 1949, in Petersburg, IL.

    She is survived by her husband Michael L. Glessner; children Sarah (Matthew) Ulrich, Christine (Brian) Bise, Robert (Heather) Glessner, and Susan (Mark) Bonk; grandchildren Owen Ulrich, Brayden and Noah Bise, Alexander, Franklin,...

Ronnie Lee "Big R" Glessner

Ronnie Lee "Big R" Glessner

Apr 20, 2023

Ronnie Lee "Big R" Glessner, 65, of Columbia, IL and longtime resident of Waterloo, IL, died April 20, 2023, in O' Fallon, IL. He was born October 16, 1957, in Red Bud, IL.

    He is survived by his daughters Stacey Marie Glessner and Amy (Robert) Miller; grandchildren Haylee Glessner-Ferrell, Dustin Miller, and Brittney Crook; great grandchildren Kinlee Roscow,...

Shirley A. Kohler

Shirley A. Kohler

Apr 20, 2023

 

Shirley  A. Kohler, nee Huller, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died April 20, 2023, in Columbia, IL. She was born February 9, 1938, in Belleville, IL.

 She is survived by her  three sons Gary (Michelle) Kohler of Fults, Scott (Joan) Kohler of Waterloo, and Craig Kohler of Waterloo; five grandchildren Lance (Shelbi Nelson), Justin, Sam, Ben, and Gracie; brother Darvin...

Roger R. H. Wild

Roger R. H. Wild

Apr 17, 2023

Roger R. H. Wild, 82, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 16, 1940, in E. St. Louis, IL.

    He is survived by his wife Judy Wild nee Gilbert (married November 11, 1961); children Tammy (Gary) Krebel and Tim (Kim) Wild; grandchildren Amanda and Rebecca Krebel; Matt (Chelsy) Dustmann and Nikki...

Margaret J. Erwin

Margaret J. Erwin

Apr 17, 2023

Margaret J. Erwin, nee Lessen, 97, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2023, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 29, 1926, in Belleville, IL.

    She is survived by her nieces, nephews, and friends Nancy "Boo" Prather and Carmen Kohler.

    Margaret is preceded in death by her husband Leonard A. Erwin; parents Joseph William and Mabel...

Richard Vernon Krueger

Richard Vernon Krueger

Apr 16, 2023

Richard Vernon Krueger, 76, of Red Bud, IL, died April 16, 2023, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 15, 1946, in Imperial, MO.

    He is survived by his daughters Madeleine (Michael Cuddihee) Childers and Clare (Christopher) Guebert; Grandchildren Riley, Luke, Ian, Conrad, Corbin, and Cable; Sisters Eleanor (Mike) Berger and Sandy Kramer; Dear friends, The Sensel...

Mary Ann Sondag

Mary Ann Sondag

Apr 14, 2023

Mary Ann Sondag, nee Lorenz, 99, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023.  A native of Waterloo, Illinois she has been a local resident since 1994 after her home in Valmeyer, IL was inundated by the Mississippi flood of the summer of 1993.       Born on March 13, 1924, she was the second child of John...