OBITUARIES

Betty Mae Probasco

Betty Mae Probasco

Apr 17, 2020

Betty Mae Probasco, nee Carey, 94, of , Waterloo, IL, died April 17, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 13, 1926, in Washington, D.C. the daughter of Hillery Connell and Lillian Marie Carey. She was raised by her beloved grandparents, John and Sarah (nee Dove) Owens.

She married Milton Arden Probasco on October 9, 1946...

Nancy L. Oliver

Nancy L. Oliver

Apr 13, 2020

Nancy L. Oliver, nee Pabst, of Waterloo, IL, died April 13, 2020, at Oak Hill in Waterloo, IL at the age of 82. She was born December 2, 1937, in E. St. Louis, IL.

Beloved wife of Martin Oliver for 60 years and mother of Dana (Bryan) Mitchell and Gary (Joan) Oliver; devoted to seven grandchildren Tessa Anne...

David Wayne Mills

David Wayne Mills

Apr 11, 2020

David Wayne Mills, 76, of St. Louis, MO, died April 11, 2020, in St. John's, MO. He was born July 6, 1943, in Pin Oak, WV.

 

He is survived by his wife Judy Mills nee Woodard; son Justin (Joni) Mills; step children Brian King, Christia King, and Tommy Bridges Jr.; grandchildren Noah David Mills and Jolee Imogene-Kathleen Mills;...

Billie L. Hertz

Billie L. Hertz

Apr 10, 2020

Billie L. Hertz, 78, of Columbia, IL, died April 10, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 29, 1941, in Anna, IL.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Hertz née Browning; children Ginger (Jeffery) Crank and John Hertz; grand children Gennifer (Joseph) Luberda, Connor Crank, and Chad Crank; great grandchildren Graycie Luberda, Bohdon Luberda, Haley...

Edna M. Mueller

Edna M. Mueller

Apr 7, 2020

Edna M. Mueller, nee Roider, 79, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease. She was born March 23, 1941, in Red Bud, IL.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister; survived by her children Kathy (John) Whaley and Jeannette Kelly; granddaughter Elizabeth Whaley; sister Erna Roider; brother...

Robert "Rob" L. Jennings

Robert "Rob" L. Jennings

Apr 1, 2020

Robert L. "Rob" Jennings, 57, of Waterloo, IL, died April 1, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 27, 1962, in Canton, IL.

He is survived by his wife Julia Jennings, nee Lyons; children Jackson Jennings and Maxwell Jennings; parents Robert & Carolyn (nee Bordwine) Jennings; sisters Sue Jennings and Kathy Jennings; brother Brady (Alysia) Jennings; nieces;...

Bertha L. Washausen

Bertha L. Washausen

Mar 31, 2020

Bertha L. Washausen, nee Wild, 98, of Waterloo, IL, went home to be with the Lord March 31, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. Her daughters were by her side. Bertha was born April 14, 1921, in Burksville, IL.

She is survived by her children Judith Gipson, Janet Steibel, Joyce (Dennis) Pfeffer, and James (Sharon) Washausen; grandchildren Jeff Steibel, Karen...

Darrell E. Hoffmann

Darrell E. Hoffmann

Mar 28, 2020

Darrell E. Hoffmann, 74, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2020, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 6, 1946, in Belleville, IL. Long time partner Jan Hoffmann; extended family Rusty, Jennifer, and Nolan Holly; cousins; and special friends Bob, Brian, Mike, Russell, Bryan, and Curly. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents Erich & Clara V. (nee...

Vernell L. Rippelmeyer

Vernell L. Rippelmeyer

Mar 28, 2020

Vernell L. Rippelmeyer,  nee Schneider, 91, of Waterloo, IL, died March 28, 2020, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 22, 1928, in Valmeyer, IL.

She is survived by her children Dennis (Janet) Rippelmeyer, David Rippelmeyer, Dale (Kristine) Rippelmeyer, and Tracey (Dan) Schmieg; grandchildren Laurie (Mike) Conrad, Brett (Lindsay) Rippelmeyer, Aaron (Michelle) Rippelmeyer, Jason (Chelsea) Rippelmeyer, and Kendra...

Thomas G. Knight

Thomas G. Knight

Mar 27, 2020

Thomas G. Knight, 72, of Waterloo, IL, died March 27, 2020, in Belleville, IL. He was born October 5, 1947, in Queens, NY.

He is survived by his children Tracy Knight, Susan (Patrick) Etheridge, and Melissa (James) Gregson; grandchildren Hannah Frances, Joshua Thomas, and Isabel Rylee; sisters Christine (James) Drost, Mary (Mark) Costello, and Maureen (William) Sapienza; nieces;...

Norman D. Hern

Norman D. Hern

Mar 23, 2020

Norman D. Hern, AKA Dennis the Menace, 79, of Waterloo, Illinois, died March 23, 2020, in Arnold, MO. He was born February 19, 1941, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his children Robert E. Hern, Mark A. (Kara) Hern, Michael D. (Jean) Hern, and Jennifer (Nick) Quebedbeax; grandchildren Samantha Hern, Steven Hern, Grace Hern, Demarco Quebedeaux,...

Margaret E. Henke

Margaret E. Henke

Mar 22, 2020

Margaret E. Henke, nee Abram, 74, of Columbia, IL, died March 22, 2020, in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 24, 1945, in St. Louis, MO.

She is survived by her children Barry Henke, Scott (Lisa) Henke, Diane Henke, and Kimberly Henke; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sister Patsy (Richard E.) Morris; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

She...

Rev. Dr. Herbert Christian Mueller, Jr.

Rev. Dr. Herbert Christian Mueller, Jr.

Mar 21, 2020

Rev. Dr. Herbert Christian Mueller Jr., 66, of Waterloo, IL, died March 21, 2020, in Columbia, IL. He was born May 16, 1953, in Grand Forks, ND.

He is survived by his wife Faith Mueller (nee Anderson); sons Herbert Christian (Kristen) Mueller III and Nathan James (Aimee) Mueller; daughter Carol Bethany (Michael) Scheck; grandchildren Catie Mueller, Bram Meyer,...

Todd M. Rotz

Todd M. Rotz

Mar 18, 2020

Todd M. Rotz, 56, of Prairie Du Rocher, IL, passed on March 18, 2020, peacefully at his home. He was born in Niantic, IL to Delores and Harry Rotz.

He is beloved and survived by his wife; Christine Latinette, his daughter; Micha Rotz, his parents, sister; Jodi Rotz Trusner (Dennis Fernet), and brother; Scott Rotz (DeeDee Luttrell), dog;...

Jeanne Kathryn Wallhaus

Jeanne Kathryn Wallhaus

Mar 9, 2020

Jeanne Kathryn Wallhaus, nee Masters, 92, of Columbia, IL, died March 9, 2020, in Shiloh, IL. She was born August 17, 1927, in East Saint Louis, IL.

She is survived by her children Ann (Brad) Marino, Jay (Toni) Wallhaus, & Gina (Brent) Harting; grandchildren Dominick (Yvonne Stewart) Caillouet, Alex Marino, & Angelina Marino; and great grandchild John Caillouet.

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