OBITUARIES

John Hall

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...