Robert C. Niebruegge
Sep 6, 2025
Robert “Bob” Niebruegge, 81, of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 6, 2025, wrapped in love from his family and friends. Bob was born on May 23, 1944, in Red Bud, Illinois, to the late Robert G. and Alvera M. (nee Nottmeier) Niebruegge.
A 1962 graduate of Waterloo High School, Bob was a gifted athlete who...
Jacqueline M. Stamme
Sep 3, 2025
Jacqueline M. Stamme, nee Huss, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died September 3, 2025, in Shiloh, IL. She was born December 23, 1947, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Paul Stamme, Sherry (David) Arand, Lisa (Michael) Cartier, and Jessica (Joshua) Harrelson; grandchildren John, Nick, Dakota, Matthew, Katie, Luke, Abby, Addisyn, and Kash; great grandchildren Henry, Elena, Lillia, Eliza,...
Earl W. Nagel
Sep 3, 2025
Earl W. Nagel, 102, of Red Bud, IL, died September 3, 2025, in Red Bud, IL. He was born January 13, 1923, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his children Larry (Giovanna) Nagel, Connie (Bob) Esker, Cathy (Gary) Griffin, and Vickie Nagel; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 69...
Paul J. Kohler
Sep 2, 2025
Paul J. Kohler, 87, of Waterloo, Illinois, died September 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 19, 1937, in Waterloo, IL.
He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Kohler (nee Miller); children Ken (Carmen) Kohler, Curtis (Cindy) Kohler, Chris Kohler, & Kim Kohler; grandchildren Kayla, Nick, Jesse, Alexa, and Gavin; great-grandchildren Peyton and Willow; sisters Lorraine, Bernardine, &...
Jane E. Matzenbacher
Aug 31, 2025
Jane E. Matzenbacher, nee Rodenberg, 73, of Fults, IL, died August 31, 2025, in Fults, IL. She was born September 26, 1951, in Red Bud, IL.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry Matzenbacher; children Tracey (Aaron) Held and Gina Matzenbacher; grandchildren Collin & Nolan Held; sister Carolyn (Marvin) Henry; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Jane is preceded...
Nicholas David Wittenbrink
Aug 26, 2025
Nicholas David Wittenbrink, 46, of Valmeyer, IL, died August 26, 2025, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born February 14, 1979, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his partner Mallory Origliosso; children Andria Wittenbrink, Alexander Wittenbrink, Knox Wittenbrink, and Maizie Wittenbrink; step children Angela (Jimmy) Dixon and Josie Origliosso; grandchildren Taiden Wittenbrink, Novea Walker, D'Shawn Duncan Jr., and Alaia Dixon;...
Dean Allen Reichert
Aug 23, 2025
Dean Allen Reichert, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the age 79 at his home in Waterloo. Dean was born May 12, 1946 to Harry Jr. and Alma Reichert of Columbia, IL.
He married Guyla Hutchings on June 19, 1965. They were blessed with two children; Deanna and Steven.
Dean was employed at various local businesses in Monroe County including...
Gary E. Rist
Aug 17, 2025
Gary E. Rist, 71, of Hecker, IL, died August 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1953, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen "Kay" Rist (nee Christiansen); children Kim (Joey) Halbrooks, Karen (Wes) Looper, Kori (David Martin) Rist, and Kyle (Sara) Rist; grandchildren Elise (Wyatt), Alex, Carson, Landon,...
Linda L. Sutter
Aug 15, 2025
Linda L. Sutter, nee Kuergeleis, 80, of Fults, IL, died August 15, 2025, in Aviston, IL. She was born October 7, 1944, in Belleville, IL.
She is survived by her daughter Jennifer (Matt) Albat; grandson Logan Albat; sister-in-law Joyce Kuergeleis; nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Linda is preceded in death by her husband William J. Sutter; parents Ervin and Lillian (nee Rippelmeyer) Kuergeleis;...
Reidun Marie Jones
Aug 14, 2025
Reidun Marie Jones, 95 of Columbia Illinois passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on August 14, 2025 at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis, MO after a brief illness. She was born February 12, 1930 to the late Olav Windedal and Alfild Bjerke of Norway. Raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved to the countryside of upstate...
Robert L. Floerke
Aug 13, 2025
Robert L. "Bob" Floerke, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died August 13, 2025, in Hazel Crest, IL. He was born November 25, 1947, in Red Bud, IL.He is survived by his sons Craig Floerke and Jeffrey (Janelle) Floerke; grandchildren Elijah, Jacob, and Christiana Floerke; sister-in-law Marilyn Floerke; nieces; nephews; and cousins.He is preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Alida...
Constance Carmel Keplar
Aug 13, 2025
Constance Carmel "Connie" Keplar, 93, of Waterloo, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born March 19, 1932, in Chicago, IL. She was the daughter of Bernice Martin Noto.Connie grew up in Chicago and later moved to Princeton, IL. On May 30, 1951, she married Don Keplar in Princeton. They...
Janice Kay Lauer
Aug 10, 2025
Janice Kay Lauer, nee Scheibel, 77, of Columbia, IL, died August 10, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born November 5, 1947, in Belleville, IL.
She is survived by her children Nichole Lauer and Matthew (Katrina) Lauer; grandson Zachary Lauer; sisters-in-law; brother-in-law; nieces; nephews; and life long best friends Carol Daab and Karyn Moser.
She is preceded in death by her husband...
Jerry A. Sickmeier
Aug 6, 2025
Jerry A. Sickmeier, 70, of Columbia, IL, died August 6, 2025, in Columbia, IL. He was born March 30, 1955, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his siblings Gloria Sickmeier-Goddard, Gail Ray (friend Brian Springston), Steven (Carolyn) Sickmeier, Lynn (Craig) Yearous, and Roger (Angie) Sickmeier; nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Monroe O....
Patrick M. McCarthy
Aug 5, 2025
Patrick M. McCarthy, 79, of Waterloo, IL, died August 5, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 5, 1946, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Jane McCarthy (nee Riechmann); children Dan (Gayle) McCarthy, Mike (Kristin) McCarthy, and Mary (Ben) Neff; grandchildren Alyssa (Ian) Lee, Mallory (Carson) Sensel, Isabelle McCarthy, Morgan McCarthy (fiancee’...
Mary Lou Stone
Aug 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Mary Lou Frieda Stone (née Mehrtens), she was born on May 10, 1939, in Harrisonville, Illinois, to Jacob and Luella (nee Garleb) Mehrtens. She passed away on August 5, 2025, in Waterloo, Illinois.
She is survived by her daughters, Julie (Ken) Hubbard and Sandra (Ron) Daniels; son Ralph (Donna) Stone; grandchildren Sarah (Jay) Wellen, Laura (Preston) Bogard,...
Francis F. Stratman
Aug 3, 2025
Francis F. Stratman, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died August 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born January 29, 1941, in Jefferson City, MO.
He is survived by his wife Clara M. Stratman nee Kohler; children Ken (Susan) Stratman, Connie Stratman, and Susan (Ken) Ratz; grandchildren Sarah (Jeff) Kammer, Samantha (Joey) Mercer, Sydney (Elliot) Hollingsworth, Angela Stratman, Caroline (Nate) Eschmann, John...
Betty J. Richardson
Aug 2, 2025
Betty J. Richardson, nee Rauls, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died August 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born August 23, 1935, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Terry (Mark) Henderson, and Vickie (Lawrence) Wynn; grandchildren Drew (Crystal) Wynn, Paul (Stephanie) Wynn, Lindsey (Justin) Braun, and Elizabeth Henderson (fiance Mark Ell); great grandchildren Andrew Wynn, Audrey Braun,...
Danny R. Altschuh
Jul 30, 2025
Danny R. Altschuh, 65, of Waterloo, IL, died July 30, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born October 9, 1959, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his mother Norma Beatty (nee Vaughn); sister Debbie (Mike) Anderson; brother Ken (Linda) Altschuh; aunts; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father Ronald R. Altschuh.
As an expression of sympathy,...
Elva Louise Baker
Jul 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elva Louise Baker, lovingly known as “Aunt Lou,” who departed this life on Monday, July 28th, at the age of 87.
Born on October 28, 1937, to John Henry and Elva Lee Kueper, Aunt Lou grew up in Springfield, Illinois, alongside her sister Rena and brothers Paul and Charlie.
On November...
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