OBITUARIES

Donna R. Bergmann

Donna R. Bergmann

Jan 31, 2022

Donna R. Bergmann, nee Mink, 73, of Waterloo, IL, died January 31, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born September 6, 1948, in Taylorville, IL.

She is survived by her husband Louis A. Bergmann; children Jennifer (Mark) Stutsman, Kristine (Mike) Massey, Anthony (Kimberley) Bergmann, Donna (Tim) Britt; grandchildren Madelyn (Tom) King, Jordan (Laura Weber) Stutsman, Marc Stutsman,  Kaleb (Rachel)...

Robert E. Mesnarich Jr.

Robert E. Mesnarich Jr.

Jan 31, 2022

Robert E. Mesnarich Jr., 67, of Waterloo, IL, died January 31, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 28, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his wife Gayle L. Mesnarich (nee Riedel); children Stephanie (Brian) Wells, Robert Paul Mesnarich, and Crystal Becker; grandchildren Haley Noethen, Jayce Wells (fiance Alexander Koelz), Ezra Wells, Brody Wells, Damian Becker,...

Chadd P. Alderman

Chadd P. Alderman

Jan 30, 2022

Chadd P. Alderman,

Our beloved husband, dad, and papa Chadd P. Alderman, 66, of Fults, IL passed away surrounded by his family on January 30, 2022, in Fults IL. He was born December 15, 1955, in Bassett, NE. to Lloyd and Laura (nee Hutcheson) Alderman.

            Chadd was intelligent, funny, and outspoken. He was truly...

James T. Blevins II

James T. Blevins II

Jan 29, 2022

James  T. "Tom" Blevins II, 49 yr old, died in the Lord January 29, 2022 at Memorial West Hospital Belleville. He has gained his heavenly home and is no longer in pain.  He was born May 23, 1972 at US Naval Hospital in Newport, RI.

Tom is survived by his wife, Janel and children Elijah, Skylar, and Ava of Hecker,...

Dorothy L. Rayot

Dorothy L. Rayot

Jan 29, 2022

Dorothy L. Rayot, nee Chartrand, 90, of Waterloo, IL, died January 29, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. She was born July 23, 1931, in Centreville, IL.

She is survived by her husband Dr. Robert A. Rayot; daughters Susan (Jimmy) Johnson and Linda (Herb) Neuman; grandchildren Christopher Neuman and Charles Massie; brother Bill (Cathy) Chartrand; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

Dorothy...

Bonnie L. Hoffman

Bonnie L. Hoffman

Jan 24, 2022

Bonnie L. Hoffman, nee Wild, 73, of Waterloo, IL, died January 24, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 19, 1948, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her children Kevin J. (Samantha) Hoffman and Brian J. (Angela) Hoffman; grandchildren Cassie (Kyle) Duncan, Kayla Hoffman, Ryan (Kaylee) Hoffman, Morgan Hoffman, Mason Hoffman, and Marisa Hoffman; bonus grandchildren Hannah, Ella...

Shirley L. Miller

Shirley L. Miller

Jan 23, 2022

Shirley L. Miller, 83, of Waterloo, IL, died January 23, 2022, in Red Bud, IL. She was born January 1, 1939, in Wartburg, IL.

She is survived by her sister Beverly Jarvis; cousins; and friends.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Simon A. and Isma M. Miller nee Buettner; sister Darlene Miller

She was a member of Immanuel...

Lori A. Meyer

Lori A. Meyer

Jan 20, 2022

Lori A. Meyer, nee Winchester, 51, of Dupo, IL, died January 20, 2022, in Dupo, IL. She was born November 28, 1970, in Kirkwood, MO.

She is survived by her son Dustin Emmanuel Meyer; stepson Michael Meyer; grandchildren Vincent Meyer and Dominic Meyer; parents Dovie Larson (née Seidel) & Cletus Winchester; brother Scott Larson; brothers-in-law Scott Meyer and Mathew Meyer.

Lori is...

Marian V. Knobloch

Marian V. Knobloch

Jan 19, 2022

Marian V. Knobloch, 88, of Maeystown, IL, died January 19, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. She was born April 15, 1933, in Chalfin Bridge, IL.

She is survived by her brother Rev. Kenneth (Jean) Knobloch; nieces Leah (Tim) Ziegler and Deborah (Dieter) Gum; nephew Jonathan (Amanda) Knobloch; great niece Taylor (Caleb) Hembree; great nephews Trent Knobloch, Tyler Ziegler, and John Ziegler;...

Michael H. Schreder

Michael H. Schreder

Jan 19, 2022

Michael H. Schreder, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died January 19, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. He was born May 18, 1932, in Madonnaville, IL.

He is survived by his children Kathy (Ronald) Roever, Connie (Jim) Pearson, Carol (David) Roever, Larry (Nancy) Schreder, David "Homer" (Cathy) Schreder, Donna (Mark) Scheffert, Mary (Steve) Wheat, and Patty (Barry) Feldmeier; 18 grandchildren Michelle (Andy Granda)...

Carl W. Vogt

Carl W. Vogt

Jan 18, 2022

Carl W. Vogt, age 85, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on January 18, 2022, after several years of declining health. Carl was born on February 22, 1936 to Peter and Isabelle (Dannehold) Vogt, on a farm near Columbia, Illinois.

At a young age, Carl was adventurous and mischievous and was asked to leave St. Peter and Paul Grade School at...

Steven Rance Vaughn

Steven Rance Vaughn

Jan 17, 2022

Steven Rance Vaughn, 56, of Waterloo, IL, died January 17, 2022, in Millstadt, IL. He was born June 25, 1965, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Jeradawn A. Vaughn (nee Young); children Kenny Joseph (Sherrie) Eaton, Steven Rance Vaugh Jr., Jake Eaton, and Tracey Calhane; grandchildren Kenny, Sidney, Lucy, and John; mother Bertha Hamilton; sisters Darla (Val)...

Arlin H. Obst

Arlin H. Obst

Jan 16, 2022

Arlin H. Obst, 98, of Waterloo, IL, died January 16, 2022, in Waterloo, IL. He was born October 31, 1923, in Horse Prairie, IL.

He is survived by his wife Marian Obst; children Mike Obst and David Obst; granddaughter Elizabeth Obst; sister Verna Levery; nieces Susan and Sheryl and Marian and Diane.

He is preceded in death by his parents...

Shirley Ann Glass

Shirley Ann Glass

Jan 16, 2022

Shirley Ann Glass, nee McClure, 79, of Millstadt, IL, died January 16, 2022, in Mascoutah, IL. She was born December 15, 1942, in Mound, AR.

She is survived by her children Helen (Dave) Siebenberger and Michele (Jeff) Griffin; grandchildren Jennifer (Josh) Schmitz, Jessica (Alex) Schmidt, Stephanie (Todd) Rick, Jaclyn Griffin (Reginald Williams), Hanna Griffin, and Madison Griffin; great grandchildren Bailey...

Carolyn E. Pigg

Carolyn E. Pigg

Jan 16, 2022

Carolyn E. Pigg, nee Heller, 78, of Fults, IL, died January 16, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 19, 1943, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her children Daniel (Jennifer) Pigg and Keith Pigg; grandchildren Jacob, Jaxon, and Raylan Pigg; sisters Sandy (Kenny) Schultheis and Kathleen (Ken) Kempke; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; and nephews.

Carolyn is...

Sandra K. Sutter

Sandra K. Sutter

Jan 12, 2022

Sandra K. Sutter, nee Sandlin, 79, of Columbia, IL, died January 12, 2022, in Columbia, IL. She was born January 12, 1943, in Crosstown, MO.

She is survived by her husband Donald R. Sutter; step-children Donald J. Sutter and Christina (Keith) Nabers; grandchildren Abbey Sutter (Jake Bothe), Amanda (Jordan) Burdg, Chelsea Nabers (fiance Brad Wild), and Ryan Nabers (April Thomason);...

Scott C. Steinsieck

Scott C. Steinsieck

Jan 11, 2022

Scott C. Steinsieck, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died January 11, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 26, 1953, in E. St. Louis, IL.

He is survived by his sister Sue Steinsieck; nieces Maggie Restivo (friend Michael Tortorello) and Lisa (Kyle) Nieman; great nephew Max Nieman; and cousins Denny (Linda) Hoffmeister and Patty (Randy) Hoffman.

Scott is preceded...

John C. Hood

John C. Hood

Jan 7, 2022

John C. Hood, 51, of Hecker, IL, died January 7, 2022, in Hecker, IL. He was born July 19, 1970, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Meadow E. Hood (nee Ring); children Logan & Sally Hood; mother Carol D. Hood; sister Joyce (Bill) Caswell; mother-in-law Sherry Ring; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends.

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Albert H. Shields, Jr.

Albert H. Shields, Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Albert H. Shields, Jr., 87, of Waterloo, IL, died January 5, 2022. After several months of declining health, Albert died peacefully in his sleep. He was born October 10, 1934, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his children Al (Diane) Shields, Jim (Mary) Shields, Jennifer (Chris) Kirn, and Tommy (Jenny) Shields; grandchildren Danielle (Tony) Schoen, Ana (Saul) Capilla, Zachary,...

Marlou J. Schewe

Marlou J. Schewe

Jan 3, 2022

Marlou J. Schewe, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died January 3, 2022, in St. Louis, MO. She was born February 4, 1937, in Waterloo, IL.

She is survived by her brother Ronald (Joy) Schewe; nephew Cecil Frazier; aunt Lucille Schewe; godchildren Donna Nielsen and Lynn Mulderig; along with many cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents William H. &...