Jerry L. Pflueger
May 11, 2025
Jerry L. Pflueger, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died May 11, 2025, in Columbia, IL. He was born January 26, 1951, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his children Jeff Pflueger, Amy Pflueger, and Dan Pflueger; brother Arnold (Laverne) Pflueger; sister-in-law Karla Pflueger; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Arnold G. and Helen...
Marie A. Schroeder
May 10, 2025
Marie Ann Schroeder, 67, of Waterloo, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 with her husband Gary by her side holding her hand. Marie was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 21, 1957. Gary always told people that Marie’s birthday was the longest day of the year, but that day wasn’t usually long enough so her birthday celebration...
Margaret Mary "Marge" Simmons
May 7, 2025
Margaret Mary "Marge" Simmons, nee Sieli, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died May 7, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 6, 1946, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Angela Marie Simmons and Robert Rowlands Simmons; grandchildren Trevor William Simmons and Kaila Marie Simmons; sister Kathleen M. Collmeyer, Mary Sieli, and Frances Hanners; brother Elmer Sieli;...
Glenn Orville Rusteberg
May 6, 2025
Glenn Orville Rusteberg, 68, of Fults, IL, died May 6, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 27, 1957, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his children Kristin (Eric) Wilhelm, Michael (Melany) Rusteberg and Deanna(Clint) Rodenberg; grandchildren Reagan & Mason Wilhelm, Olivia & Ely Rusteberg, and Charlotte & Dexter Rodenberg; mother Charlene (Jim) Van de Riet; brother...
Claude E. Worley
May 2, 2025
Claude E. Worley, 84, of Hecker, IL, died May 2, 2025, in Belleville, IL. He was born February 12, 1941, in Minnith, MО.
He is survived by his wife Delores Worley; children Michael Worley, Douglas (Teresa) Worley, Elaine (Kevin)Byer, Daniel Worley, and Darren (Allison) Worley; grandchildren Scott (Ashley) Worley, Luke (Allison) Worley,Wade Worley, Caitlyn (Brian) Mormann, Charles Byer, Leah Worley, Henry...
Julie A. Schilling
Apr 20, 2025
Julia A. "Julie" Schilling, nee Wagner, 63, of Waterloo, IL, died April 20, 2025, in Belleville, IL. She was born January 6, 1962.
She is survived by her husband Roger Schilling, who she married September 7th, 1985; children Megan (Aaron) Gregson and Caleb Schilling; grandchildren Ella and Olivia Gregson; sisters and brothers Elaine Wagner, Nancy (Terry) Mueller, Steven Wagner, and Sharon...
Donald Richard Sutter
Apr 20, 2025
Donald Richard Sutter, 88, of Columbia, IL, died April 20, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 27, 1936, in Centerville Township, IL.
He is survived by his children Donald J. (Dawn) Sutter and Christina (Keith) Nabers; grandchildren Chelsea (Brad) Wild, Abbey Sutter (Jake Bothe), Amanda (Jordan) Burdg, and Ryan Nabers (April Thomason); great grandchildren Olivia Woodcock, Ava Burdg,...
Gerard Curtis Janson
Apr 17, 2025
Gerard Curtis Janson, 70, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 22, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his sisters and brothers Judith Wienhoff, Larry (Carolyn), Linda, Donald, Darrell, Deborah (Glen) Mollet, Joel, Steven, and Patricia (Giles) Mollet; nieces; nephews; and one sister-in-law Winnie (Bunch) Janson of Park Hills, MO.
He...
Harry Marquardt
Apr 17, 2025
Harry A. Marquardt, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born February 10, 1945, in Prairie du Rocher, IL.
He is survived by his daughters Christine (Tim) Roy and Kelly (Matt) Todd; grandchildren Dylan Roy (Trysta Guebert), Devin Roy, Matthew (Alexandra) Todd, and Benjamin Todd; great grandson Dakota Roy; sisters and brothers Jane Thien,...
Melba Jean Hamilton
Apr 15, 2025
Melba Jean Hamilton, nee Wilkinson, 89, of Columbia, IL, died April 15, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 9, 1935, in Hardin, IL.
She is survived by her children Terri (Michael) Brougham, Bobbi (Mark) Vironda, and Daniel (Gracie) Clay as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren and special friend Kelly Mathews.
Melba is preceded in death by her...
Merle L. Wischmeier
Apr 10, 2025
Merle L. Wischmeier, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died April 10, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born April 29, 1936, in Waterloo, IL.
She is survived by her nephew and nieces Craig (Tonya) Steele, Terri Hargis, and Jan Toon; 5 great nephews and nieces Kyle (Jen) Steele, Cole Hargis, Jill (Don) Helfrich, Jenna Dunn, and Jamie Canman; and 5 great great...
Numon S. Posey
Apr 7, 2025
Numon S. "Pete" Posey, 94, of Waterloo, IL, graduated to his heavenly home on April 7, 2025. He was born February 11, 1931, in Tuscumbia, AL.
He is survived by his second wife Alma Posey (nee Williams); daughters Pamela (Gary) Margalski, Dawn (Thomas) Harris, and Jill (David) Nance; daughter-in-law Michelle Posey; bonus daughters Pam (Mark) Alexander and Sherrie (Mike) Pearse; grandchildren...
Tony Gene Esker
Apr 6, 2025
Tony Gene Esker, 47, of Prairie du Rocher, IL, died April 6, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born February 4, 1978, in Lawton, OK.
He is survived by his children Kennadie Wild, Kadynce Wild, Geralyn Sheridan, & Wren Esker; father Eugene H. Esker; sisters Susan (Roger Melching) Huebner and Barbie (Gene Mund) Esker; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Tony is preceded...
Carl E. Schuler Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
Carl E. Schuler Jr., 78, of Columbia, IL, died April 3, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born January 2, 1947, in Madison, TN.
He is survived by his wife Candice Schuler (nee Hoffman); children Catherine (Graig) Evans and Becky (Alex) Baur; grandchildren Zach (Jennifer) Evans, Lauren Baur, Lexi Evans, and Anna Marie Baur; great-grandchildren Gabriella Leigh Evans and Asher...
Raymond Charles Rodenberg
Mar 28, 2025
Raymond Charles Rodenberg, 97, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born September 5, 1927.
He is survived by his wife June Rodenberg (nee Williams), who he married October 18, 1947; daughter-in-law Nancy Rodenberg; grandchildren Clint (Deanna) Rodenberg and Quinn (Mallory) Rodenberg; great grandchildren Charlotte, Dexter, Briggs, and Maeve Rodenberg; sisters-in-law; nieces; and nephews.
He is preceded...
Laura Kilby Blaes
Mar 26, 2025
Laura A. Kilby Blaes, 63, of Waterloo, IL died on March 26, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born June 29, 1961, in Bloomington, IL, daughter of Marilyn Kilby and Edward Harn.
Laura graduated from Murphysboro High School in Murphysboro, IL and continued her education at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. She graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1983 with...
Maudie Rae Crook
Mar 25, 2025
Maudie Rae Crook, nee Roberts, 96, of Waterloo, IL, died March 25, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 16, 1928, in Payette, ID.
She is survived by her children Terry (Kathy) Crook, Glenn (Pam) Crook, Carol (Kevin Burris) Valenzuela; daughter-in-law Linda Hoock; grandchildren Kim (Don) Larabell, Randy (June) Crook, Karen (Steve) Hill, Sherry Crook, Kevin (Shannon) Crook, Jesse Crook...
James A. May
Mar 23, 2025
James A. "Jimmy" May, 68, of Waterloo, IL, died March 23, 2025, in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 12, 1956, in Red Bud, IL, he was the cherished son of the late Robert J. and Elizabeth A. "Betty" (nee Wierschem) May.
He leaves behind his beloved siblings: Jane (Larry) Brown, Shirley (Ron) Dehn, Patrick May, Marcia...
Barry May
Mar 21, 2025
Barry May, 69, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home in St. Louis, MO. He was born on October 19, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy J. and Norma May.
He is survived by his son, Matthew May; siblings: Susan (Randy) Rettberg, Jerry (Gina) May, Nancy (David) Nobbe, Lissa (John) Mudrick,...
Dale Allen Rist
Mar 16, 2025
Dale Allen Rist, 66, of Hecker, IL, died March 16, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 1, 1958, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his son Aaron Rist; grandson Ayden; his faithful dog Archie; sisters Portia (Richard) Binder, Patsy (Leo) Stephan, and Peggy (Jim) Ray; brother Gary (Kathleen) Rist; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews,...
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