OBITUARIES

Judith F. Gowens

Judith F. Gowens

Nov 20, 2020

Judith F. Gowens, nee Sebastian, 80, of St. Loius, MO, died November 20, 2020, in Waterloo, IL, surrounded by her family. She was born August 31, 1940, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her husband Jack Gowens; children John (Donna) Gowens, Rick Gowens, Mike (Pam) Gowens, Jackie Gowens; grandchildren Kelly Gowens, Jamie (Cory) Vogt, Stephanie Gowens,...

Dorothy C. Brandt

Dorothy C. Brandt

Nov 15, 2020

Dorothy C. Brandt, nee Thiele, 94, of Maeystown, IL, died November 15, 2020, in New Athens, IL. She was born April 12, 1926, in Valmeyer, IL.

She is survived by her children Lloyd  R. Brandt and Luann (Dale) Walsh; sons-in-law William (Carol) Roseman, Orval Rodenberg; grandchildren Susan, David, Michael, & Pamela (Scott Epping) Roseman, Gwen (Paul) Wilson, Gary (Caroline)...

Daniel W. Lloyd

Daniel W. Lloyd

Nov 14, 2020

Daniel W. Lloyd, 56, of Henderson, NV, formerly of Valmeyer, IL, died unexpectedly on November 14, 2020, in Henderson, NV. He was born April 21, 1964, in Centreville, IL.

He is survived by his sister Kris Lloyd; nieces Courtney and Taylor Kaufmann; aunts; uncles; cousins; and special friends Teri Goldsmith, Sheri James and  Stefan James, and Steve Willis;...

Allen G. Wedel

Allen G. Wedel

Nov 13, 2020

Allen Gene Wedel, 67, of Fults, IL died Friday, November 13, 2020.  Allen was born on May 5, 1953, in Red Bud, IL to Henry G. & Evelyn J. (nee Stuard) Wedel Jr.

Allen is survived by wife Marguerite (Peggy) Wedel, married in 1995; daughter Pamela Wedel, from former spouse Bonnie Wedel; stepchildren William Poit Caldwell and Adda Caldwell; step...

Robert "Bob" J. Kernan, Jr.

Robert "Bob" J. Kernan, Jr.

Nov 7, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Kernan, Jr., 50, of Baldwin, IL, died November 7, 2020, in Red Bud, IL. He was born October 13, 1970, in Belleville, IL.

He is survived by his wife Glenda R. Kernan nee Schreder; children Ryan Kernan, Heather Kernan, Albert John Kernan, Joseph Kernan, Karenna Kernan, and Crystal Dawn; grandson Aslan; sister Kathy (Danny) Hood;...

Martha Adele Travis

Martha Adele Travis

Nov 1, 2020

Martha Travis, nee Quernheim of Elk River, MN, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the age of 82. Originally from Waterloo, IL, Martha moved to Elk River in 1963 and quickly dedicated her life to supporting the family, friends and neighbors she loved so dearly.

 

After earning her nursing degree from the Deaconess College of Nursing in...

Linda S. Hern

Linda S. Hern

Oct 28, 2020

Linda S. Hern, nee Puckett, 72, of Columbia, IL, died October 28, 2020, in Columbia, IL. She was born August 14, 1948, in Little Rock, AR.

She is survived by her husband Elliot S. Hern (married 12/19/1972 in Granite City, IL); children Juanita Biffar, nee Thompson (Lori Kirchner), Jimmie Thompson, and Loletia "DeDe" Forester, nee Thompson (Randy Stephens);...

Lyle A. Wessel

Lyle A. Wessel

Oct 20, 2020

Lyle A. Wessel, 80, of Waterloo, Illinois, went to his heavenly reward October 20, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. His family was at his bedside. He was born May 24, 1940, in St. Louis, MO. Lyle was a gentle, kind soul, loved by everyone who was fortunate to have met him.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann...

Steven W. Jacobs

Steven W. Jacobs

Oct 18, 2020

Steven W. Jacobs, 64, of Fults, IL, died October 18, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 22, 1956, in Red Bud, IL.

He is survived by his wife Karen L. Jacobs, nee Hoffmann (married 40 years); children Tracy L. (Matthew) York, and Ryan M. (Krista) Jacobs; grandchildren Makenna & Natalie York; sisters Ann (Larry) McGuire,...

Maureen Ruth Mueller

Maureen Ruth Mueller

Oct 15, 2020

Maureen Ruth Mueller, 63, of Columbia, IL, died October 15, 2020, in Columbia, IL. She was born August 25, 1957, in Red Bud, IL.

She is survived by her brothers Willis (Peggy) Mueller, Glen (Gale) Mueller, Brian (Karen) Mueller, and Allen (Michelle) Mueller; nieces; nephews; great nieces; and great nephews.

Maureen is preceded in death by her...

Shirley E. Rich

Shirley E. Rich

Oct 13, 2020

Shirley E. Rich, nee Ott, 89, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 12, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. She was born August 13, 1931, in Mascoutah, IL.

She is survived by her nephews and nieces  Robert Engler, Roger Engler, James Sharkey, Nicki Newell, Denise Rich, Robin Billie and Kathy Southard; and great niece Brittany Rayborn.

Shirley is preceded in...