Lori L. Collmeyer
Nov 10, 2024
Lori L. Collmeyer, nee Pryor, 45, of Waterloo, IL, died November 10, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born January 12, 1979, in Vandalia, IL.
She is survived by her husband Matthew Collmeyer; children Jensyn Collmeyer, Avery Collmeyer, and Reece Collmeyer; mother Cynthia Pryor, nee Tkach; brother Chad Pryor (Beata Wasilewski); aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Lori is preceded in death...
Dianne E. Buettner
Nov 7, 2024
Dianne E. Buettner, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died November 7, 2024, in Red Bud, IL. She was born October 31, 1937, in Wartburg, IL.
She is survived by her sisters Bernice Fuller and Barbara Goldschmidt; sister-in-law Bernell Buettner; family Wendy, Leah, John & Emma Maag, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Dianne is preceded...
Linda M. Howell
Nov 5, 2024
Linda M. Howell, 60, of Waterloo, IL, died November 5, 2024, in Belleville, IL. She was born September 2, 1964, in Belleville, IL.
She is survived by her brother Joseph Howell; sister Marianne Moellering; nieces and nephews Betty (Scott) Dillow, Joey (Amanda) Howell, Clifford (Veronica) Moellering, Amy (Tom) Hall, and Brittni (Nick) Belcher; 6 great nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
She...
James H. Schneider
Nov 5, 2024
James H. Schneider, 74, of Red Bud, IL, died November 5, 2024, in Columbia, IL. He was born December 1, 1949, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by his children Lisa (Eddie) Kimme, Kim (Gene) Otten, and Tim (April) Eichenseer; grandchildren Austin Guettermann (Taylor), Jessica (Russ) Brafford, Zachary Kimme, Nicolas (Nickie) Otten, Emma Otten (Jimmy), Braden Eichenseer, Corbin Eichenseer, and...
David L. Sondag
Oct 31, 2024
David L. Sondag, 84, of Waterloo, IL, died October 31, 2024, in Columbia, IL. He was born October 10, 1940, to William T. and Berniece E. (nee Mueller) Sondag. He grew up in Valmeyer, IL and was a lifelong resident of Monroe County, IL.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Sondag (nee Steinsieck); children Stacy (Kirk) Brege...
Olivia H. Matzenbacher
Oct 29, 2024
Olivia H. Matzenbacher, nee Gummersheimer, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died October 29, 2024, at home in her sleep, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 7, 1939, in Columbia, IL.
She is survived by her sons Rick (Laurie) Matzenbacher and Dale Matzenbacher; grandchildren Brett (Vanessa) Matzenbacher, Nick (Amanda Lindsey) Matzenbacher, Ryan (Tesla Starkey) Matzenbacher, Brittany (Mike) Rednour, Brock Matzenbacher, Madison Brown,...
Harry B. Steingrubey
Oct 28, 2024
Harry B. Steingrubey, of Maeystown, IL, died October 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the oldest son of Harry F. and Thelma, nee Hall, Steingrubey and was born September 25, 1925, in St. Louis, Missouri. He graduated high school from East Alton - Wood River Community High School in 1943.
After high school, he enrolled...
Ellen Esther Dietz
Oct 27, 2024
Ellen Esther Dietz, nee Diemert, 81, of Waterloo, IL, died October 27, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 19, 1943, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her husband Orville Dietz; son Craig (Laurie) Dietz; grandchildren Alexander & Emilie Dietz; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Ellen is preceded in death by her parents George and Alieda...
Elizabeth M. Butler
Oct 24, 2024
Elizabeth M. Butler, nee Harris, 93, of Waterloo, IL, died October 24, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born September 12, 1931, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
She is survived by her children Roger Butler, Cheryl (Steve) Steibel, Christina DeMond, Kathleen (Stanley) Reilmann, Joseph (Brenda) Butler, and Michael (Julie) Butler; 15 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Giffhorn
Oct 23, 2024
Gerald L. "Jerry" Giffhorn, 80, of Waterloo, IL, died October 23, 2024, in Chesterfield, MO. He was born November 30, 1943, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Sonja Giffhorn, nee Brandt; son Neil (Rachel) Giffhorn; grandchildren Josephine Marguerite "Josie" Giffhorn and Robert William Giffhorn; sister Joyce (Joe) Range, and many friends and family.
Jerry is preceded...
Dylane K. Doerr
Oct 20, 2024
Dylane K. Doerr, of Columbia, IL, co-owner of Doerr Construction Inc. and well-known member of the Monroe County community, died October 20, 2024 in Columbia, IL. He was 65. Born March 7, 1959, in Red Bud, IL, to Kenneth and Verna (Prange) Doerr, Dylane was the oldest of four siblings.
Dylane graduated from Waterloo High School, and later started Doerr Construction...
Larry L. Lauer
Oct 18, 2024
Larry L. Lauer, 78, of Columbia, IL, died October 18, 2024, in Columbia, IL. He was born January 4, 1946, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his wife Janice Lauer, nee Scheibel; children Nichole Lauer and Matthew (Katrina) Lauer; grandson Zachary Lauer; brother Daniel Lauer; sisters Mary Sue Lauer-Geoppo, Kristy Langendorf, and Laura (Frank) Dimaano; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Larry is...
Lewis T. Schuchardt
Oct 16, 2024
Lewis P. T. Schuchardt, 85, of Waterloo, IL, died October 16, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born August 28, 1939, in E. St. Louis, IL.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews Bruce (Maria) Schuchardt, Ruth Ann (Darryll) Beard, Carol (Steve) Degener, Stacie Schuchardt, Joyce (Schell) Strother, and John Lang; grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins, and friends.
He is...
Fayegene E. Rippelmeyer
Oct 16, 2024
Fayegene E. Rippelmeyer, 89, of Valmeyer, IL, died October 16, 2024, in Valmeyer, IL. He was born July 20, 1935, in Valmeyer, IL.
He is survived by his wife Rayma (nee Schweickhardt) Rippelmeyer (married 10-30-1954); children Sandy (Gary) Baum, Pam (Rick) Roever, and Terry (Pam) Rippelmeyer; grandchildren Dawn (James) Burns, Erin (Jon) Stout, Josh (Anne) Rippelmeyer, Sean Baum, TJ (Karen) Rippelmeyer,...
Marvin Victor Ries
Oct 16, 2024
Marvin Victor Ries, 89, of Waterloo, IL, died October 16, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born May 6, 1935, in Columbia, IL.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years Rosalie Ries (nee Shondy) ; daughters Cindy Jones, Carol (Chris) Howell, and Cheri (Mark) Angel; grandchildren Michael (Kris Kennedy) Jones, Patrick (Amanda) Jones, George (Brittany) Jones, Kevin (Katie)...
Alice Jean Rodgers
Oct 14, 2024
Alice Jean Rodgers, 67, of Waterloo, Illinois passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, October 14, 2024. She was born on November 20, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Truman and Bertha (Lucas) Rodgers, and they precede her in death. Alice was also preceded in death by her son Ricky Douthit (Eads), her sister Nancy Rodgers, and...
Duane H. "Harv" Ries
Oct 14, 2024
Duane H. Ries a.k.a Harv, 70, of Waterloo, died October 14, 2024, in St. Louis, MO. He was born September 30, 1954, in Red Bud, IL.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ellen Gates and children, Jeremy (Katie) Ries and Amber (John) Quade; Benjamin Gates; Grandchildren, Lola Gates and Emma and Alex Quade; Father, Harvey C. Ries; siblings,...
Omea Mae Baker
Oct 12, 2024
Omea Mae Baker, nee Dickerson, 82, of Marissa, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior, with her family by her side, on October 12, 2024, at the Coulterville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Coulterville, IL.
She was born November 5, 1941, in Red Bud, IL to Artis "Ted" and Dollie (nee Worley) Dickerson. She married Jerry Baker on Sept....
Keith Gary Taylor
Oct 11, 2024
Keith Gary Taylor, 94, of St. Louis, MO, died October 11, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. He was born November 8, 1929, in Shenandoah, IA to Jerry Frank and Helen Adena (Klang) Taylor. He graduated high school there, enlisted in the Coast Guard, and was ultimately stationed in Hawaii to “fight the battle of Waikiki” as he liked to say (somebody...
Clara V. Eschmann
Oct 10, 2024
Clara V. Eschmann, 87, of Waterloo, IL, died October 10, 2024, in Waterloo, IL. She was born June 7, 1937, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Laura (Mike) Douglas, Robert Eschmann, and Carla (Brady) Heise; grandchildren Mackenzie & Shane Douglas and Carissa & Michala Heise; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Clara is preceded in death by her...
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