John Hall
Jun 3, 2025
John Hall, age 74, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on June 3, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's in Shiloh, IL. He was born on December 18, 1950 in Hindman, KY to Helen Gayheart Hall and Herbert Hall.John had an unparalleled personality and was best known for bringing smiles to those around him. He undoubtedly touched countless lives with his warmth...
Judith A. Vogt
Jun 3, 2025
Judith A. Vogt, nee Galeski, 78, of Valmeyer, IL, died June 3, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born February 9, 1947, in E. St. Louis, IL.She is survived by her children Laura (David) Mortimore, Michael P. (Keli) Vogt, James (Kim) Vogt, Angie (Dale) Wiegard, & Tom (Tammy) Vogt; grandchildren Katie & Bryan Mortimore, Camden Vogt, Tegan, & Dalton Wylde,...
Arthur Larry Corona Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Arthur Larry Corona Jr., 57, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 in St. Joseph. He was born December 15, 1967 in Cherry Point, NC, son of Susan and Arthur Corona. He worked at Omya in Wathen, KS as a Forklift Operator. He was all about his grandchildren, from sleepovers to games to you name it. They...
Patricia J. Harris
May 31, 2025
Patricia J. Harris, nee Yandell, 81, of Maeystown, IL, died May 31, 2025, in Maeystown IL. She was born May 31, 1944, in Sikeston, MO.
She is survived by her daughters Dana (Steven) Hicks and Julie (Bryan) Washausen; granddaughters Amy (Anthony) Stirnaman, Kristin (Travis) Busch, Emily Washausen (Josh Gregson), and Anna Washausen; great grandchildren Harris and Joseph Stirnaman, and Evelyn Busch;...
Karen S. Ruesler
May 21, 2025
Karen S. Ruesler, nee Bush, 75, of Waterloo, IL, died May 21, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born November 29, 1949, in E. St. Louis, IL.
She is survived by her children Jennifer (John) Kindhart, Daniel Morgan, Sara Naumann, Matthew (Bishesh Poudel) Cohlmeyer, Sandy (Todd) Halt, Sharon (Allen) Marquardt; grandchildren & great grandchildren; mother Rosemary Bush; brother Richard (Jan) Bush;...

Daniel L. Spickard
May 18, 2025
Daniel L. Spickard, 60, of Waterloo, Illinois, died May 18, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 30, 1964, in Belleville, IL.
He is survived by his wife Stacey Spickard, nee Ransom; brother Guy (Kelly) Spickard and 4 nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents James David and Martha Ann (nee Cochennour) Spickard and sister Gayla Soehnlin.
Daniel was...
Roger D. Strong
May 18, 2025
Roger D. Strong, 64, of Waterloo, IL, died May 18, 2025, in Red Bud, Illinois. He was born April 28, 1961, in Red Bud, IL.
A man of grit, heart, and quiet generosity, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved — living life wide open. Roger lived fully and fearlessly. Whether tearing through the woods on his dirt bike...
Marlene Ann Goessling
May 14, 2025
Marlene Ann Goessling, nee Hugyez, 78, of Waterloo, IL, died May 14, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. She was born October 7, 1946, in St. Louis, MO.
She is survived by her children Wendy (David) Deterding, Todd Goessling, and Kelly Yochum; grandchildren Jacki (Kerry) Nott, Casey (and Jefferson Lara), Joe, Mark Jr., Mackenzie, Corey, Connor, and Caleb; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
She...
Ronald F. Jones
May 14, 2025
Ronald F. Jones, 71, of Waterloo, IL, died May 14, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born November 18, 1953, in Fort Ord, CA.
He is survived by his wife Susan Jones (nee Johnson); children Erin (Joshua) Stumpf and Sara (Geroid) Chambliss; grandchildren Caden, Owen, Jackson, De'Ana, Kristian, Leila, and Keegan; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law John and Diane Cortner and Kenneth Johnson;...
Nelda R. "Nel" Saul
May 13, 2025
Nelda R. "Nel" Saul, nee McCollough, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died May 13, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. She was born October 15, 1936, in Bastrop, LA.
She is survived by her children Joan Curry and Linda (Peter) Vastola; step-children Beth (Jim) Bicklein, Becca (Cort) Hubbard, and Brian Saul; grandchildren Patrick, Emily, & Andrew Vastola, Maya & David Liddelow-Curry; Sarah (Jared) Walker,...
Eugene F. "Bud" Knoke
May 11, 2025
Eugene F. "Bud" Knoke, 95, of Waterloo, IL, died May 11, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born June 6, 1929, in St. Louis, MO.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years Gloria A. Knoke (nee Schutt); children Jane (Bill) Schmitt, Tom (Cathy) Knoke, Jim (Renee) Knoke, Gina Knoke, Elise (Joe) Deeken, Mary Lee Knecht; grandchildren Sarah, Jessica, &...
Jo Ann Phillips
May 11, 2025
Jo Ann Phillips, nee Theriot, 77, of Waterloo, IL, died May 11, 2025, in Columbia, IL. She was born January 23, 1948, in Metairie, LA.
She is survived by her husband Martin L. Phillips; children Joel (Katheryn Ruether) Phillips and Jennifer Jones; grandchildren Kirsten, Megan, Christopher, Mackenzie, & Hadley; sisters Suzanne (Jon) Deeser, Patricia Theriot, Deborah (Paul) Roberts; sister-in-law Frances Phillips;...
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...
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