2005 Obituaries                                                                                  
December                                                            
Robert D. Bradshaw, 83, of Waterloo, died December 2, 2005, in Alton. He was born April 10, 2005, in Gorham, the son of the late William C. and Gertrude M Bradshaw nee White. He married the late Violet Bradshaw nee Pape in 1944. He is survived by his sisters Thelma Bozarth of Tuscola and Ruth (Robert) Harris of E. Alton; and nephews David Bradshaw, Don Bradshaw, Robert (Judith) Perrin, Alan Bozarth and Fred (Susan) Harris. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Homer Bradshaw and nephew Steven Perrin. Mr. Bradshaw was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Masonic Lodge #787 in Waterloo. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, and was a veteran of World War II. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Ivan Horn officiating. He is buried at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown.

Paul T. McDonald, 65, of Freeburg, died December 2, 2005, in Belleville. He was born April 5, 1940, in Belleville, the son of the late Clarence B. and Fleta L. McDonald nee Mitchell. He married Margaret “Missy” McDonald nee Dundon in 1960. He is survived by his wife; sons Colin McDonald, Ryan McDonald and Neill (Niki) McDonald, all of Freeburg; grandchildren Andrew McDonald, Meghan McDonald and Breanna McDonald; brother Tom (Charlotte) McDonald of Freeburg; sisters Jane (Ted) Gale of Freeburg, Sheila (Phil) Richardson of Centralia, Ann (Bruce) Weik of Galesburg, and Mary Melvin of Freeburg; and nieces nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Mary Elizabeth “Libby” McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg. He was retired as a coal miner from Peabody Coal and later worked in maintenance at Freeburg Care Center. He was a member of the Freeburg Sportsman’s Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation was at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Freeburg. A funeral mass was at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Freeburg, the Rev. Rene DuFour officiating. He is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Freeburg. Memorials may be made to Freeburg Sportsman’s Club, St. Joseph School Library, American Caner Society, or in the form of masses.

Dorothy Huskey nee Zollner, 85, of Waterloo, died December 2, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born April 7, 1920, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Bartholemew and Kathleen Zollner nee Murgatroy. She was married to the late Daniel Huskey. She is survived by her children Daniel Huskey of Colstrip, Mont., Michael (Terisa) Huskey of Waterloo, Patricia (Ron) Caywood of Waterloo, and Thomas (Leslie) Huskey of Coeur d’Alene, Id.; grandchildren Karie (Ron) Kapise, Shelley Caywood, Ryan Caywood, Jennifer Caywood, Amy Huskey (David) White, Shane Huskey, Emily Huskey, Katie Huskey, Jarad Huskey, and Kaylynn Huskey; sister Kathleen (Carl) Harris of Melbourne, Fla.; brothers Eugene Zollner of Bellingham, Wash., and James (Jean) Zollner of Belleville; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandchildren Jessica Huskey and Andrea E. Huskey; sister Eleaner Behrens; and brothers Charles Zollner, Dan Zollner and Morris Zollner. Mrs. Huskey was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Renault and Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo. She was a former quilter in Red Bud and Renault, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Renault, Fr. Roger Karban officiating. She is buried at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Renault. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Charles A. “Art” Harbison, 70, of Kansas City, formerly of Waterloo, died December 3, 2005, in Kansas City. He was born April 28, 1935, in Banner, Mo., the son of the late Charles A. Harbison and Evelyn Robert nee Walker. He was married to Karen Harbison nee Branson. He is survived by his wife; children Jody (Dennis) Schreder of Valmeyer; Karla (Mark) Gelino of Kansas City; Trisha (Carl) Goodman of Sparta; and Kristi Harbison (good friend Jessica Woods) of Kansas City; grandchildren Mandy (Jeff) Herring, Anthony Schreder, Casey Schreder, Keith Hoffmann Jr., Jamie Hoffmann, Jesse Gelino, Chuck Goodman and Samantha Harbison; great-grandchildren Haleigh Herring and Lucas Herring; friend David Martin; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Michael Charles Harbison, sister Virginia Yeager, and brother Jerry Gum. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery.

William C. E. Ehlers, 87, of Columbia, died December 4, 2005, in Columbia. He was born August 15, 1918, in Kimmswick, Mo., the son of the late William A. and Elizabeth Ehlers nee Gebhardt. He married Dorothy H. Ehlers nee Hofstetter in 1947. He is survived by his wife; sons Gary (Gloria) Ehlers of Columbia, and Steven (Mary Ann) Ehlers of San Clemente, Calif.; grandchildren Dianne (John Hoffman of Columbia, Karen (James) Kuppler of Hinckley, Allyson Ehlers of San Clemente, Calif., Brady Ehlers of San Clemente, Calif., and Carter Ehlers of San Clemente, Calif.; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Ellen Eisloefel of Belleville and Erma Ehlers of Belleville; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Ehlers attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. He was self-employed as a farmer. He was a member of C & W Co-Op, Columbia Senior Citizens, National Farmer’s Organization, Monroe County Pork Producers and Columbia Gymnastic Association. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

John P. Guttmann Sr., 89, of Valmeyer, died December 5, 2005, in Belleville. He was born January 24, 1916, in Valmeyer, the son of the late Charles and Anna Guttmann nee Miller. He was married to Helen Guttmann nee Unterseh. He is survived by his wife; son Allan (Catharina “Carin”) Guttmann of Waterloo; grandchildren Darren (Rachael Guttmann, Brent (Renee) Guttmann, and Collena (Timothy) Ahrens; great-grandchildren Connor John Guttmann and Felicity Helen Guttmann; sister Alice Fromme of Wartburg; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son John P. Guttmann Jr.; brothers Francis P. Guttmann, August Guttmann, George Guttmann and Charles Guttmann; and sisters Mary Boyer, Adeline Rusteberg and Anna Guttmann. Mr. Guttmann was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Valmeyer. He was also a member of American Legion Post #901. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Valmeyer, Fr. John Ssebitosi. He is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Valmeyer.

Robert F. Lepp, 77, of Columbia, died December 8, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born March 28, 1928, in Columbia, the son of the late Harry and Margaret M. Lepp nee Steffenauer. He married Shirley Lepp nee Stevenson in 1950 in Kansas City. He is survived by his wife; sons Robert (Pat) Lepp of St. Louis, and Joe (Barb) Lepp of Columbia; grandchildren John (Valerie) Lepp, Merritt (Todd) Derickson, Derrick Lepp, Jennifer Lepp, Christina Lepp, Natalie Lepp and Alex Lepp; four great-grandchildren; brother Charles (Mary) Lepp of Columbia; and sister Margaret Ann (Mike) Conrad of Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents and son John M. Lepp. Mr. Lepp attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was retired from Ralston-Purina in St. Louis. He was a member of American Legion Post #581, Columbia Gymnastic Association and Knights of Columbus Council #6165. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Education Fund.

Joseph Michels, 76, of Waterloo, died December 8, 2005, in Red Bud. He was born June 8, 1929, in Yugoslavia, the son of the late Jakob and Elizabeth Michels nee Pletz. He was married to Barbara Michels nee Lautenbach. He is survived by his wife; children Elfrieda (Joe) Lloyd, Alfred (Donna) Michels, Barb (Terry) Hoselton, Marie (Bill) Schlemmer, Betty (Mike) Griffin, Kathy (Kenny) Goodman, Joe (Debbie) Michels, Rick (Patty) Michels, Sue (Lou) Stuart, John (Jackie) Michels, Debbie (Jeff) Blandford, and Diane (Joe) Lewis; 27 grandchildren; 9 step-grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and sisters Marian Delbo and Francis Bambach. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Maria Makarow. Mr. Michels was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo. He was also a member of Waterloo Senior Center and was married 56 years. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Esther M. Johanning nee Jacobs, 92, of Fults, died December 9, 2005, in Belleville. She was born January 31, 1913, in Renault, the son of the late Henry and Wilhelmina Jacobs nee Kaestner. She was married to the late Walter A. Johanning. She is survived by her children Arlyn Widenhoefer of Albuquerque, N.M., Cletus (Frances) Johanning of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Wayne (Therese) Johanning of Waterloo; grandchildren Scott Widenhoefer, Sheri (Lawrence) Martinez, Michelle (Mark) Blalock, and Nathan Johanning; great-grandchildren Veronica, Dominic, Michael, Melissa, Matthew and Conner; brothers Vernon (Alvera) Jacobs of Waterloo, Henry (Darlene )Jacobs of Columbia, Melvin (Pat) Jacobs of Kirkwood, Mo., sister-in-law Elsie Offermann of Lena; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Nelda Jacobs, brothers Otto Jacobs and Wilmer Jacobs, and son-in-law Norman Widenhoefer. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault. She was a member of Ladies Aid and Waterloo Senior Center. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, Pastor Ralph Laufer officiating. She is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Renault. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault or KFUO Radio Station.

Walter C. Schmidt, 95, of Waterloo, died December 10, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born September 19, 1910, in Waterloo, the son of the late John F. and Mary Schmidt nee Loehr. He was married to the late Arlu L. Schmidt. He is survived by his son Fred (Pat) Schmidt of Waterloo; grandchildren David (fiancee Cori Livsey) Schmidt, and Kristina (Kevin) Juelfs; great-grandson Garrick Schmidt; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters Elsa (Emil J.) Mueller and Hulda (Willis) Koenigsmark; and brothers William B. (Helen) Schmidt and Armin Schmidt in infancy. Mr. Schmidt was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, where he served as president, secretary and elder, and was in the Men’s Fellowship. He was a charter member of the Waterloo Municipal Band, serving as president, secretary and treasurer. He was the superintendent and secretary-treasurer of the Waterloo Cemetery Maintenance District. He served at the district and council levels for Boy Scouts of America, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award in 1962. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mark Buck officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made or St. Paul United Church of Christ or BSA – Okaw Valley Council.

Anna M. Marquardt nee Schreder, 85, of Waterloo, died December 14, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born March 16, 1920, in Monroe County, the daughter of the late Michael and Theckla Schreder nee Wuertz. She was married to the late Robert L. Marquardt. She is survived by her children Ina Riebeling of Waterloo, Darlene (Harvey) Prange of Waterloo, Lewellyn (Sharon) Marquardt of Red Bud, Stanley (Bonnie) Marquardt of Waterloo, Bobbie Ann (Kevin) Farmer of Waterloo, and Ivan (Peggy) Marquardt of Waterloo; son-in-law Jim Early of Valmeyer; daughter-in-law Marlene Marquardt of Waterloo; grandchildren and great=grandchildren; sisters Lucille (Dewey) Meeks of Kimberly City, Mo., and Florence Price of Millstadt; brothers Albert (Karen) Schreder of Red Bud, Michael Schreder of Waterloo, Roy (Betty) Schreder of Red Bud, and Francis (Viola) Schreder of Ruma; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Yvonne Early, son Marvin Marquardt, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter, son-in-law Roy Riebeling, sister Agatha Riechmann and brother Edgar Schreder. Mrs. Marquardt was at member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo. She was also a member of the Waterloo V.F.W. Auxiliary. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Waterloo.

Carl “Curley” Joslin Sr., 85, of Columbia, died December 16, 2005, in Columbia. He was born June 30, 1920, in East St. Louis, the son of the late Albert and Florence Joslin nee Rainy. He married the late Florence G. Joslin nee Mooney in 1941; she preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by his daughters Janice (Gary) Crawford of Columbia, and Sherri (David) Markham of Manchester, Mo.; grandchildren David Markham, Michael (I-Fei Chen-) Markham, and Katie (Adam) Thomure; sister Dorothy Kovorik of Caseyville; and brother Frank (Gladys) Joslin of Winter Park, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Clarence Joslin. Mr. Joslin was retired from Phillips Petroleum in East St. Louis. He was also the former owner of Curley’s Tavern in Cahokia. He was a member of Centerville Men’s Club. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Fr. Steve Gira officiating. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Lafayette Industries.

Vernon E. “Ben” Krug, 78, of Waterloo, died December 17, 2005, in Belleville. He was born November 3, 1927, in Princeton, Ind., the son of the late Vernon J. and Mildred M. Krug nee Sirles. He was married to Bonnie J. Krug nee Welder. He is survived by his wife; daughter Tonia E. (Steve) Phelps of Petersburg, granddaughter Erin (Kyle) Griffith; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Carlos & Pat Welder of Newburg, Ind.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Krug was retired from NW & Southern Railroad. He was a member of the Princeton, Ind., V.F.W. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Matt Friz officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Virgil F. Kolodgie Jr., 77, of Waterloo, died December 18, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born March 27, 1928, in St. Louis, the son of the late Virgil F. and Mary Catherine Kolodgie nee Tierney. He was formerly married to Margaret M. Kolodgie. He is survived by his former wife; children Maggie (Steve) Black of Waterloo, Lisa Sankey of O’Fallon, Mo., and David (Tuffy) Kolodgie of St. Louis; grandchildren Christopher (Kelly) Black, Andrea (Tim) Hansel, Tanya Sankey, Kelly Sankey, Heather Kolodgie, Nicholas Kolodgie, Sarah Kolodgie, Dakota Kolodgie, Cheyenne Kolodgie and Ronnie Kolodgie; great-granddaughter Haley Luce; and a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Thomas Kolodgie, and brother Jim Kolodgie. Mr. Kolodgie was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was a former Boy Scout leader. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America or the American Lung Association.

Erna B. Henerfauth, 80, of Waterloo, formerly of Valmeyer, died December 20, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born November 6, 1925, in Fults, the daughter of the late Jacob and Elizabeth Henerfauth nee Huebner. She is survived by her nieces Juanita Kent of Ames, Cecilia Vogt of Valmeyer, Patricia Floerke of Waterloo, Brenda Huebner of Waterloo, JoAnn (Manlee) Knobloch of Maeystown, and Helen (Frank) Jack of St. Louis; great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, nephew Ervin K. Huebner and niece Ramona Williams. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Ivan Horn officiating. She is buried at St. John’s Cemetery in Fults. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Monroe County Care and Rehab Center.

Esther A. Stumpf nee Nobbe, 85, December 20, 2005, of St. Louis, was born June 9, 1920, in Valmeyer. She was married to the late Charles Stumpf. She is survived by her children Marlene Marquardt of Waterloo, LaVerne (Keith) Mentel of Osage Beach, Mo., Ronald (Sandi) Stumpf of Waterloo, Roger (Susan) Stumpf of Waterloo, and Richard (RuAnne) Stumpf of Waterloo; David Stumpf, Robert Stumpf, Lisa Mentel, Michael Mentel, Steven Marquardt, John Marquardt, James Marquardt, Jeremy Marquardt, Bradley Stumpf, Amanda Stumpf and Charles Stumpf; great-grandchildren Dustin Wedel, Kayla Marquardt, Alex Marquardt, Boean Marquardt, Bryce Marquardt, Lindsy Marquardt, Gillian Marquardt, Alexis Stumpf and Adam Stumpf; sisters Ruth Offermann and Edna Rabbermann; brother Roy Nobbe; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law Marvin Marquardt, grandchild Marvin Marquardt, great-grandchild Madeline Marquardt, and brother Louis Nobbe. Mrs. Stumpf was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. She was retired from MAR Graphics and had worked at Knaust Mushroom Farm. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved quilting, sewing, her plants and her family. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ of St. Anthony’s Hospice.

Margaret M. Daab nee Pullen, 83, of Columbia, died December 21, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born October 17, 1922, in Dupo, the daughter of the late Hezekiah C. and Mary Elizabeth Pullen nee Wright. She was married to the late Reuben “Mustard” Daab; he preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by her children Carol (Richard) Kelling of East Carondelet, Nancy S. Boyd of Belleville, and Thomas R. Daab of Millstadt; grandchildren Jill Boker, Roy Kelling, Brenda Gladser, Travis Kelling, Zachary B. Daab, Tom Boyd and Jay Boyd; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Raymond Pullen. Mrs. Daab attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a member of American Legion Post #581, Immaculate Conception Altar Sodality, ICS Mother’s Club, Columbia Senior Nutrition Site, 4-H Leader, and was a Cub Scout Den Mother. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Steve Gira officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or Monroe County Care and Rehab Center.

Ralph L. Lane, 78, of Waterloo, died December 22, 2005, in Eldorado. He was born November 30, 1927, in Eldorado, the son of the late Earl and Mary Lane nee Minshull. He was married to the late Rowena Lane. He is survived by his children Richard (Nancy) Lane of Columbia and Rosalind Lane of Eldorade; grandchildren Sonja Rodon, Nicole (Jason Toon) Lane, Erika Lane, Amy Lane, Rachel (Dan) Lipp, Grant Lane and Ramona Tucci; great-grandchildren Veronica White, Taylor Lipp, Paige Lipp Samantha Lipp, Matthew Lane and Ava Lane Toon; brother Jerry (Dorothy) Lane of Eddyville; sister-in-law Shirley Lane of Eldorado; brother-in-law Norman (Delores) Vaniman of Sacramento, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Lane was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother Larry Lane. Mr. Lane was past president of the Illinois State High School Speech Association. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Arthur Foster officiating.

Mary Lou Hankammer nee Kolmer, 79, of the Columbia-Waterloo area, died December 23, 2005, in Columbia. She was born October 15, 1926, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Arthur and Carmelita Kolmer nee Vogt. She was married to Raymond E. Hankammer. She is survived by her husband; John (Lorraine) Hankammer of Savannah, Ga., Jane (Dave) Van Vertloo of Edwardsville, James (Debra) Hankammer of Waterloo, Judy (Mark) Paisley of Waterloo, Joan (Greg) Galey of Evansville, Ind., and Joyce (Dave) Peterson of Atlanta, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Dusold, and ASC Elizabeth Kolmer; brothers Leroy (Jean) Kolmer and Joseph (Liz) Kolmer; sisters-in-law Marie (William) Killian, Bernice (Dale) Newton and Theresa (Don) Weber; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Joseph A. Hankammer in infancy, brothers James Kolmer and John Kolmer in infancy, and sister ASC Shirley Kolmer. Mrs. Hankammer was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Mary & Martha Society. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to SPPS, Gibault High School or in the form of masses.

Agnes C. Gregson nee Kreher, 89, of Hecker, died December 24, 2005, in Columbia. She was born February 10, 1916, in Hecker, the daughter of the late John and Frances Kreher nee Neff. She was married to the late Cletus J. Gregson. She is survived by her children Marilyn Stamm of Red Bud, Glen Gregson of Hecker, Joanne (Jim) Cowell of Red Bud, Ruth (Ron) Davinroy of Millstadt, Marie (Michael) Lewis of Millstadt, and Gary (Terri) Gregson of Hecker; grandchildren Lisa (Brad) Glazebrook, Craig (Marci) Stamm, Brian Gregson, Tracy (John) Koch, Derek (Tiffany) Gregson, Gina Gregson, Chad (Nancy) Cowell, Jamie (Jim) Hohgrefe, Emily Cowell, Ryan Davinroy, Jordan Lewis, Megan Gregson and Kristen Gregson; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Braun of St. Louis, Eleanor Braun of Hecker, and Isabelle Wittenauer of Freeburg; sisters-in-law Marcella Heyl of Hecker, Alberta Snell of Red Bud, Marian Gregson of Red Bud, and Louise Gregson of Red Bud; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Clarence Kreher and Sylvester Kreher. Mrs. Gregson was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker. Memorials may be made in the form of masses.

Paul J. Riebeling, 76, of Columbia, died December 25, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born September 21, 1929, in Waterloo, the son of the late Frank and Mary Riebeling nee Haberl. He married the late LouAnn T. Riebeling in 1949; she preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by his children Connie (Ernest) Everett of Columbia, Cindy (John) Baker of Columbia, and Cheryl (Robert) Decker of St. Louis; grandchildren Chad (Kim) Everett, Brad (Kim) Everett, Jesse Baker and Josey Baker; great-grandchildren Kyle Everett, Emily Everett and Ashley Clinton; brother Carl (Bernice) Riebeling of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers Gerard Riebeling, William Riebeling, Robert Riebeling and Roy Riebeling. Mr. Riebeling was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was retired fro Pennsylvania Truck Lines in Fairmont City. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6165. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Immaculate Conception Education Fund.

George A. Riebeling, 83, of Columbia, a prominent retired farmer and public official, died December 28, 2005, in Waterloo at the Monroe County Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 23, 1922, in Columbia, the son of the late George C. and Eva T. Riebeling nee Schneider. He married Dorothy Riebeling nee Taake in 1946.

Mr. Riebeling is survived by his wife; daughters Cheryl (Norman) Hooten of Murphysboro, Janet (Dennis) Trost of Waterloo, and Judy (Tom) Garleb of Valmeyer; grandchildren Karen Kuppler, Theresa Holly, Justin Garleb and Julia Garleb; great-grandchildren Grant Kuppler, Abigail Kuppler and Trey Holly; sister Dorothy Schaefer; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mildred Ramsey.

Mr. Riebeling was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. He was a retired grain and livestock farmer. He was a member of Columbia Blue Lodge #474 AF & AM, Monroe Service Co. Board, Columbia Unit 4 School Board, Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals, Monroe County Fair Association, Waterloo Sportsman’s Club, State Fair Inspector, Monroe County Pork Producers, Monroe County Polled Hereford Association, Order of the Eastern Star, and he was a Shriner.

After retiring from farming, Mr. Riebeling served with distinction as the coordinator of the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency for many years. During his tenure as head of the Monroe County EMA, Mr. Riebeling headed up the local response to the Flood of 1993. His leadership drew widespread praise from local, state and federal officials. Officials from the Illinois EMA held up Riebeling’s efforts in Monroe County as a model for other counties to emulate. He was called upon several times to speak at seminars and workshops about his experiences with the flood.  

Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia, Pastor Bob Goddard and Rev. Bill Groennert officiating. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 4-H Foundation, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or the Monroe County Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Elfrieda F. Wetzler nee Fehrenz, 90, of Maeystown, died December 30, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born April 1, 1915, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Theodore and Johanna Fehrenz nee Goeddel. She was married to the late Roland Wetzler. Mrs. Wetzler is survived by her niece Vicky Butler and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Viola Fehrenz, and brothers Melvin Fehrenz, Oscar Fehrenz and Wilbert Fehrenz. Mrs. Wetzler was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. John United Church of Christ, Pastor Ivan Horn officiating. She is buried at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, or the St. John United Church of Christ Organ Fund.

Ambrose L. Harbaugh, 94, of Red Bud, died December 30, 2005, in Red Bud. He was born May 27, 1911, in Waterloo, the son of the late John and Margaret Harbaugh nee Moskop. He was married to the late Arneta E. Harbaugh. Mr. Harbaugh is survived by his children Raymond Harbaugh of Centralia, Donald (Luci) Harbaugh of St. Louis, Roger (Linda) Harbaugh of Orange, Calif., Charles (Carol) Harbaugh of Freeburg, LaVerne (Michael) Krebel of Evansville, Shirley (Michael) Turner of Waterloo, Wilfred (Susan) Harbaugh of Red Bud, and Michael Harbaugh of Jackson, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Arneta E. Harbaugh, daughter-in-law Karen Harbaugh, grandson Timothy Krebel, a sister and brothers. Mr. Harbaugh was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. He was also a member of Waterloo Knights of Columbus Council #1334. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Fr. Thomas Stout officiating. He is buried at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Red Bud. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud.

Alberta M. Dieckmann nee Miller, 76, of Waterloo, died December 31, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born April 29, 1929, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Albert J. and Mary C. Miller nee Larsie. She was married to the late Albert P. Dieckmann. Mrs. Dieckmann is survived by her daughter Cheryl Mallon of Waterloo, and granddaughters of Jenna (Michael) Aichs of St. Louis and Katie Mallon of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Dieckmann was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Loretta L. Arb nee Roediger, 89, of Columbia, died November 1, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born June 22, 1916, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Otto and Selma Roediger nee Buettner. She married the late Melvin N. Arb in 1945. She is survived by her sister Ruth Crittendon of Columbia, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, sisters Ella Keck, Selma Forness and Emma Eisiminger, and brothers Arthur Roediger, Eugene Roediger and Ottmar Roediger. Mrs. Arb was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia. She was retired from Emerson Electric/Southwestern Bell. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, Pastor Steven Theiss officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Berniece E. Sondag nee Mueller, 92, of Waterloo, died November 2, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born September 17, 1913, in Mitchie Precinct, the daughter of the late Fred D. and Myrtle Mueller nee Agnew. She was married to the late William T. Sondag. She is survived by her children Myrtle Ann Frierdich of Waterloo and David (Carol) Sondag of Waterloo; grandchildren Stacy Sondag and Curt (Ericha) Sondag; sister Doris (Stanley) Kohnz of Waterloo; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Arnold Mueller and Orvis Mueller, sister Marzella Rippelmeyer, and brother Milfred in infancy. Mrs. Sondag was a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Fr. Larry Lemay officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Madonnaville.

Jerry D. Trehearne, 49, of Waterloo, died November 2, 2005, in Altamont. He was born March 21, 1956, in Peoria, the son the Kent Trehearne and Mildred Korth nee Campbell. He was married to Brenda Trehearne nee Dowell. He is survived by his parents; wife; children Jason Trehearne of Hill AFB, Utah, and Elizabeth Trehearne of Waterloo; siblings Jill Trehearne of Montana, Yvette (Mark) Collister of Harrison, Tenn., Yvonne (James) Delk of New Castle, Ind., John Patty of Peoria, and Kent (Kandy) Trehearne of Anderson, Ind.; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Trehearne was a member of Road Raptors and was a former Boy Scout leader. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor William Groennert officiating.

Judy V. Melliere nee Garleb, 66, of Prairie du Rocher, died November 2, 2005, in Prairie du Rocher. She was born September 9, 1939, in Valmeyer, the daughter of the late Felix and Ella Garleb nee Macke. She married Gerald Melliere in 1962. She is survived by her husband; children Suzanne (Mark) Wilson of Prairie du Rocher, Sandra (Mark) Ottoson of Waterloo, and Roger (Chrissy) Melliere of Prairie du Rocher; grandchildren Cynthia Wilson, Tiffany Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, Andrew Ottoson, Ashley Ottoson, Cassidy Melliere and Austin Melliere; brothers August (Donna) Garleb of French Village, Mo., and Leroy (Pat) Garleb of Valmeyer; aunts Vera Pflasterer of Waterloo and Leona Frank of Washington; father-in-law Xavier Melliere of Prairie du Rocher; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joy (Bob) Stafford of Florissant, Mo., Fay (Delbert) Kueker of Prairie du Rocher, and Ron (Jeannette) Melliere of Modoc; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Melliere was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral services were at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, Rev. Ralph Laufer officiating. She is buried at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Renault.

Alfred E. Trost, 76, of Waterloo, died November 7, 2005, in Geneva. He was born November 1, 1929, in Harrisonville, the son of the late Fred W. and Elsie T. Trost nee Roth. He was married to Maxine Trost nee Politsch for 54 years. He is survived by his wife; children Wilma (Michael) Ruby of O’Fallon and Barbara (Mark) Ehrhardt of North Aurora; grandchildren Sarah (Matthew) Cundiff, Laura Ruby, Lisa Ruby, Alex Ehrhardt, Lauren Ehrhardt and Drew Ehrhardt; and a sister, brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Mr. Trost was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. He was a lifetime member of Morris Lodge #787 and Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Southern Illinois. He was also a member of Ainad Shriners, and A.A.O.N.M.S. of East St. Louis, and he served on the Kolmer Memorial Cemetery Board. He retired as an Illinois State Apiary inspector and he retired from Union Electric after more than 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Kolmer Memorial Cemetery Chapel Fund.

Lawrence W. Schmitz, 92, of Renault, died November 8, 2005, in Red Bud. He was born February 27, 1913, in Kidd, the son of the late John and Helena Schmitz nee Hoefft. He married the late Agnes E. Schmitz nee Schicker in 1940. He is survived by his children Ronald Schmitz, Kenny (Emily) Schmitz, Lynn (Michael) Riebeling, and Lisa (Kenneth) Sager; grandchildren Keith, Mathew, Andrew, Zachary, Caroline and Haley; brother Clarence (Pearl) Schmitz; and sisters-in-law Olive Bergman and Mildred Schmitz. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandchildren Angela and Jeffrey; and brothers Albert Schmitz, Celia Schmeig, Josephine Menke, Oscar Schmitz, Robert Schmitz, Vera Gregson and Delores Schmtiz. Mr. Schmitz was a member of Our Lady of Good Council Church. He was a retired carpenter of local 1361 and was a member of the Waterloo Knights of Columbia. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Our Lady of Good Council Church in Renault, Fr. Roger Karban officiating. He is buried at St. Mary’s cemetery in Renault. Memorials may be made to the Jeffrey Schmitz Memorial Fund through Our Lady of Good Council Church.

Linda F. Carle nee Wright, 63, of Columbia, died November 9, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born February 21, 1942, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late William Wright and Nellie (Ray) Volner nee Waterman of St. Louis. She married John J. Carle in 1964. She is survived by her husband, sons John J. Carle Jr. of St. Louis and Michael (Julie) Carle of Prairie du Rocher; daughter Carol (Del) Paris of Godfrey; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Venus Wolff of Columbia; brother William (Joyce) Wright of Dupo; and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Carle retired from International Lighting in St. Louis. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia, Pastor William Groennert officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Jeanette Melba Wirth, 69, of Waterloo, died November 9, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born November 7, 1936, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Albert L. and Clara M. Wirth nee Loehr. She is survived by her brothers Arthur (Wanda) Wirth of Waterloo and Royal (Shirley) Wirth of St. Louis; sister-in-law Leota (Herb) Roider of Waterloo; special friend Pat Buyat of Waterloo; and nieces, a nephew and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Herbert Wirth and friend Oscar Fehrenz. Ms. Wirth was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. She was a member of Human Support Services and a former member of Special Olympics. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

Thelma Faye Clifton nee Miller, 85, of Waterloo, died November 10, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born January 26, 1920, in Mill Creek, the daughter of Iven and Clara Belle Miller nee Dillow. She was married to the late Dwight L. Clifton; he preceded her in death in 1989. She is survived by her sons Lowell (Tina) Clifton of Waterloo, Charles (Sue Ann) Clifton of Lebo, Kan., Ralph (Veronica) Clifton of Monroe, Ga., and Larry Clifton of Perryville, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sisters Maxine Connelly of Monroe, Ga., and Mary Hahn of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Joyce Clifton, one brother and two sisters. Mrs. Clifton was a charter member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Columbia. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Rob Morris Chapter #98. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at Bethany United Methodist Church, Pastor Ron Chase officiating. She is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church.

Gene Gray, 74, of Columbia, died November 10, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born June 6, 1931, in Mayfield, Kent., the son of the late Noah and Gertie Gray nee Givens. He married Joy M. Gray nee Calhoun in 1951. He is survived by his wife; daughters Karen (James) Mercer of Columbia, and Sharon (Brian) Thompson of Columbia; son Jeff (Donna) Gray of Waterloo; grandchildren Sarah (Josh), Jonathan (Elaine), Brandon, Jennifer, Andrew and Rebecca; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Billy Gray, sister June O’Brien, half-brothers Homer Stanfill and Joe Stanfill, and half-sister Mattie Mae Constantine. Mr. Gray was a member of First Baptist Church in Columbia. He was retired from Daimler-Chrysler in Fenton, Mo., as a tinner. He was a member of U.A.W. Local #110 in St. Louis. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church, Jonathan Peters officiating. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund or Missions Fund.

Mary D. Woods nee Dunham, 84, of Columbia, died November 10, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born May 26, 1921, in Macomb, the daughter of the late Carl N. and Marie Dunham nee Brown. She married the late James Carl Woods in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1967. She is survived by her daughter Marcy (Ron) Altschuh of Waterloo; grandchildren Patti Freeland, Conni Mether, Debbie (Mike) Anderson, Danny Altschuh and Kenny (Linda) Altschuh; great-grandchildren Kyle Freeland, Neil Freeland, Ashley Freeland, Angie Anderson, Mikey Anderson, Jerrod Kennedy and Klaiton Altschuh; great-great-grandchild Bryce Freeland; stepsons Dale (Doris) Woods and Don (Babe) Woods; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Betty (Junior) Oliver and Bonnie Miller; and brother Edward Dale Dunham. Mrs. Woods was a member of United Methodist Church in Cahokia. She retired from W.T. Grants. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home. She is interred at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to multiple sclerosis research.

Shirley M. Schmidt nee Hofstetter, 69, of Columbia, died November 11, 2005, in Columbia. She was born September 11, 1936, in East Carondelet, the daughter of the late Elmer and Julia Hofstetter nee Noble. She was married to the late Earl E. Schmidt. She is survived by her sisters Joann (Jerry) Woodward of Columbia and Edna (Ray) Wetzel of East Carondelet; nephews Edward Wetzel of Granite City and Elmer (Debbie) Wetzel of East Carondelet; nieces Caroline (Robert Jr.) Simcoke of St. Charles, Mo., Mary (Michael) Langford of Hartford, Ala., and Carrie (Michael) Quante of Columbia; six great-nephews and four great-nieces. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Rev. Mark Queener officiating. She is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Columbia Public Library.

Robert George Steahle Sr., 72, of Cahokia, died November 12, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born February 2, 1933, in St. Louis, the son of the late George and Kathryn Steahle nee Sickman. He married Helen Mae Steahle nee Ringling in 1955. He is survived by his wife; son Robert G. Steahle Jr. of Columbia; granddaughter Megan M. Steahle; great-granddaughter Addison Mae Steahle; and sisters June (Donald) Mabrey of St. Louis and sister Jeris (Ronald) Funk of East Carondelet. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Mathew Steahle, sister Jean Cromley and brother George Martin Steahle. Mr. Steahle was retired from Proctor and Gamble Manufacturing in St. Louis. She was a member American Legion Post #581 and Proctor and Gamble Retirees. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Fr. Mark Reyling and Fr. Gerald Hechenberger officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Backstoppers, Catholic Charities or in the form of masses.

Bethany Nicole Guebert, 18, of Red Bud, died November 13, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born April 16, 1987, in St. Louis, the daughter of Mark and Sharon Guebert nee Juelfs of Red Bud. She was survived by her parents; brother Eric Guebert of Sparta; grandmothers Shirley Juelfs of Red Bud and Nina Guebert of Red Bud; boyfriend Jason Markotay of Sparta; and an aunt, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Kimberly Guebert, maternal grandfather Gene Juelfs, paternal grandfather Edwin Guebert, uncle Daniel Guebert and great-grandparents. Ms. Guebert was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and St. John’s Youth Group. She was in the FFA, 4-H Federation and National Honor Society. She was a college student and worked at Ruma Convent. Visitation was at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral service was at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud.

Raymond M. Kohlmeier, 83, of Waterloo, died November 15, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born September 23, 1922, in Waterloo, the son of the late Theodore and Sophia Kohlmeier nee Hohnbaum. He was married to Lillian Kohlmeier nee Thorburg. He is survived by his wife; children Leon (Kathleen) Kohlmeier of Waterloo, Karen Kohlmeier of Waterloo, and Sandra Kohlmeier of St. Louis; grandchildren Candice Kohlmeier, Cara Lee Kohlmeier, Clint Kohlmeier, Carin Kohlmeier and Ebony Sherod; sister Audrey Hoffmann of Waterloo; brothers Sylvester (Clara) Kohlmeier of Waterloo, Fremond Kohlmeier of Waterloo, and Wilbert Kohlmeier of Waterloo; brother-in-law Lewis Lich of Waterloo; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lorena P. Lich. Mr. Kohlmeier was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Wartburg. He was a member of Waterloo VFW Post #6504 and Waterloo American Legion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg, Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. He is buried at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Wartburg. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Cemetery Fund of Holy Cross Nativity Fund.

Barbara A. Buettner nee Wilson, 61, of Hecker, died November 16, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born October 21, 1944, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Wilson nee Klinger. She was married to Lloyd Buettner. She is survived by her husband; children Wendy (James) Maag of Waterloo, Lyle (Christine) Buettner of Collinsville, and Renee (Doug) Minton of Howard’s Grove, Wisc.; grandchildren Leah Maag, John Maag, Luke Buettner, Cynthia Buettner, Logan Buettner, Gabriel Minton and Anna Minton; sister Jeanette (Mark) Pflueger of Red Bud; brothers William (Barbara) Wilson of New Athens and Ronald (Kathy) Wilson of Hecker; and sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, an aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Buettner was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg, where she was involved with Ladies Aid and Altar Guild. She was a former member of Monroe County Ambulance Service and a former Thrivent officer. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. She is buried at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Wartburg. Memorials may be made to Tim Beckendorf Ministries of Lutheran Bible Translators, Camp Wartburg or Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg.

Reverend Joseph D. Hansmann, 69, of Hecker, died November 16, 2005, in Belleville. He was born June 24, 1936, in Lawrenceville, the son of the late Joseph F. and Magnolia Hansmann nee DeWeese. He was pastor of St. Michael Church in Paderborn and St. Augustine Church in Hecker. He was ordained June 2, 1962. Visitation was at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker. A funeral mass was at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church, Bishop Edward Braxton officiating. He is buried at Lawrenceville City Cemetery in Lawrenceville. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker of St. Michael’s Church in Paderborn.

Daniel W. Cheek, 78, of Evansville, died November 17, 2005, in Chester. He was born July 3, 1927, in Valmeyer, the son of the late Elta and Sarah Cheek nee Osborn. He was married to Dolly Cheek. He is survived by his wife; children Ann (John) Holland of Tilden, George (Pat) Cheek of Evansville, Kenneth (Charlene) Cheek of Nakomas, Daniel (Marilyn) Cheek of Lawton, Okla., Sandra Jeff of Cleveland, Ohio, Donna (Donald) Davis of Dover, Ark., Robert R. (Brenda) Cheek of Waterloo, Betty (Tom) Bievenue of Prairie du Rocher, Linda (Norman) Robert of Evansville, Pamela (Greg) Selleck of Alma, Colo., Tina (Mike) Porter of Red Bud, Laura (Larry) Willcutt of Jerusalem, Ark., and Aaron Cheek of Perryville; 45 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Mary Cheek of Perryville, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents, son John Michael Cheek, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters, and two brothers. Mr. Cheek was a member of New Life Church of Waterloo. He was a retired member of Local 520. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at New Life Church in Waterloo, Pastor David Eckstadt officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Larry Michaels, 59, of Waterloo, died November 17, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born June 9, 1946, in Paris, Tex., the son of the late Gertrude and Lawrence Michaels. He was married to Laurie Michaels. He is survived by his children Kim (Paul) Tervydis, Kristin (Charles) Stark, Kerri (Troy) Busby, and Kimberly (Mitch) Thompson; two granddaughters; sisters-in-law Cindy (Rod) Sanderson and Julie Diener; mother- and father-in-law Jean and Bill Diener. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Paul. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

Arnold L. Kuergeleis, 82, of Columbia, died November 19, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born July 9, 1923, in Valmeyer, the son of the late George and Rosa Kuergeleis nee Diehl. He was married to Ellen Kuergeleis nee Altes. He is survived by his wife; children Thomas H. (Susan) Kuergeleis of Columbia, and Bonnie (Steve) Thom of Minneapolis, Minn.; grandchildren Amy (Joshua) Mistler, Jennifer Kuergeleis, Amanda Kuergeleis and Caleb Thom; great-grandchildren Molly Mistler and Jameson Mistler; and sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harold Kuergeleis. Mr. Kuergeleis was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown. He was also a member of Monroe County Farm Bureau and Turner’s Association. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. John United Church of Christ, Pastor Ivan Horn and Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. He is buried at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown or St. Paul Untied Church of Christ in Columbia.

Ervin O. Kossina, 90, of Columbia, died November 21, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born June 13, 1915, in Waterloo, the son of the late John W. and Louise Kossina nee Luber. He married Leona Kossina nee Ries in 1942; she survived him. He is also survived by his son James (Mary Helen) Kossina of Collinsville; grandson Robert Kossina; granddaughter Angela Kossina; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mr. Kossina was retired from the City of Columbia maintenance department. He was a member of American Legion Post #581, V.F.W. Post #6368 of Dupo, Columbia Senior Citizens, Columbia Sportsman’s Club and Columbia Gymnastic Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #581 Park Fund.

Esther L. Lungwitz nee Bennett, 74, of Columbia, died November 21, 2005, in Columbia. She was born September 21, 1931, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late William and Ruth Bennett nee Peterson. She married Russell F. Lungwitz in 1950. She is survived by her husband; daughter Gelene Lungwitz of Barnhart, Mo.; son Dean (Barbara) Lungwitz of Dupo; grandchildren Deanna M. (Andrew) Dennes of Columbia and Emily R. Lungwitz of Dupo, sister Nora Ruth Bennett of Columbia; sister-in-law Lillian L. Faucett of Manhattan Beach, Calif., special friends Mary K. Mickey of Barnhart, Mo., and Mabel and Farrol McPheeters of Dupo; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother William Bennett, half-sister Dorothy Fellows, and mother- and father-in-law Elsie C. and Paul A. Lungwitz. Mrs. Lungwitz was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia. She had worked at Eberhard’s Restaurant and the MarketPlace in Columbia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Steven Theiss and Rev. Edward Melchoir officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Paula DuFrenne McReynolds, 39, of Jupiter, Fla., formerly of Red Bud, died November 21, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born September 13, 1966, in Red Bud, the daughter of Donald and Audrey DuFrenne nee Deterding. She was married to Michael McReynolds. She is survived by her parents; husband; sisters Pam (Ron) Pechacek of Chester and Sherry (Tim) Lowry of Red Bud; brother Dean DuFrenne of Red Bud; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Mary Pat (Tom) Kuchan of Chalfont, Penn., John (Mary) McReynolds of Sun City, Ariz., Katie (Michael) Kiefer of Glen View, Julie McReynolds of Chalfont, Penn., Jeanne (Craig) Conte of Libertyville, and Matthew McReynolds of Chalfont, Penn.; nieces and nephews Elizabeth (Jason) Ohlau, Derek Pechacek, Megan Lowry, Morgan Lowry, Meagan Kuchan, Timmy Kuchan, Molly Kuchan, Billy McReynolds, Matthew McReynolds, Maggie McReynolds, Kevin Kiefer, Ryan Kiefer, David McReynolds and Kellie Conte; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother- and father-in-law Horace and Patricia McReynolds. Mrs. McReynolds was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Jupiter and a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. She was a member of the Religious Education Department at St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a 1984 graduate of Gibault Catholic High School. She was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and enjoyed watching them at Spring Training. She loved being with her family and friends. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral mass was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Fr. Tom Stout officiating. She is buried at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud. Memorials may be made to Gibault Catholic High School or St. Peter Religious Education Department.

Nellie M. Settlemoir nee Sisk, 70, of Columbia, died November 21, 2005, in Columbia. She was born July 12, 1926, in Weaver, the daughter of the late Thomas and Nellie Sisk nee Thorn. She was married to the late Charles W. Settlemoir. She is survived by her daughter Janice (Ronald) Labuda of Waterloo; grandson Gregory (Katie) Labuda of Yorkville; sisters Lorraine Lassiter of Metropolis and Rithel Massie of Salem; and nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sisters Ruth Kloeppel and Virginia Mason. Mrs. Settlemoir was retired from Famous-Barr in South County. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, William Groennert officiating. She is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

William G. Broadhurst Sr., 67, of Waterloo, formerly of Red Bud and Belleville, died November 23, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born December 18, 1937, in East St. Louis, the son of Joyce M. Broadhurst nee Bounds of Belleville and the late George J. Broadhurst. He was married to Connie Broadhurst nee Hanratty. He is survived by his mother; wife; children Sherrie Broadhurst of Belleville, Teri (Jerry) McTeer of Loveland, Colo., William G. Broadhurst Jr., of Belleville, Janis (Don) Bray of Linwood, Kan., Julie (Dennis) Schult of St. Libory, Brian Schilling of Columbia, and Lori (Dan Thies) Schilling of University City, Mo.; grandchildren Elizabeth Broadhurst, Kristen (Nathan) Thompson, Jerry McTeer, Billy Broadhurst, Danielle bray, Nikki (JV) Van Horn and Jennifer Bailey; great-grandchildren Anna Bailey and Kaylynn Thompson; brothers Rick (Ann) Broadhurst of Carbondale and Randal (Nancy) Broadhurst of Sacramento; sisters-in-law Sandra Broadhurst of Houston, Tex., and Carol (Thomas) Wilson of Dacula, Ga.; step-sister Marsha (Larry) Anderson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; step-brother Thomas (Sandy) Best of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; friends Gall Broadhurst of Belleville, John Schilling of Waterloo, and Paul Achs of Travarnes, Fla.; dog Murphy; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Gerald Broadhurst. Mr. Broadhurst was a retired pressman for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the owner of Kleen Sweep Cleaning Service in Waterloo. He was a member of Pressmen Union Local 38N, for which he served as vice-chairman; he was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, Pastor Steven Thiess officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Columbia.

Barbara Maschmeyer nee Wyland, 65, of Waterloo, died November 25, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born August 12, 1940, in New York, N.Y., the daughter of the late Hugh and Helen Wyland nee Kovalevich. She married Carl E. Maschmeyer in 1959. She is survived by her husband; son Carl F. (Cynthia) Maschmeyer of Festus, Mo.; grandchildren Helen Maschmeyer, Carl E. M. Maschmeyer, Stephan Rutledge, Sarah Rutledge, Samantha Rutledge and Joseph Ruteledge; brother Richard Wyland; sisters Susan White and Pamela Osterland; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Erica Rutledge. Mr. Maschmeyer was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Steven Theiss officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia.

Edna M. Schmidt nee Glaenzer, 86, of Columbia, died November 25, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born December 21, 1918, in Columbia, the daughter of the late John and Sophia Glaenzer nee Diehl. She was married to the late Raymond G. Schmidt. She is survived by her son Harold (Penny) Schmidt of Columbia; grandchildren Chuck, Steve and Sarah; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother George Glaenzer. Mrs. Glaenzer was a member of Christ Community Church in Columbia. She was retired from Famous-Barr in St. Louis and sold fresh local produce in Columbia for many years. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia, Pastor William Groennert officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Hoyleton Children’s Home Foundation.

Ronald W. Rubemeyer, 67, of Waterloo, died November 26, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born March 2, 1938, in Valmeyer, the son of the late Henry C. and Viola Rubemeyer nee Schallom. He was married to Delores Rubemeyer nee Dehne. He is survived by his wife; children Laura Mehard of St Louis, Christy Langhorst of Waterloo, Mitchell (Dawn) Rubemeyer of Waterloo, and Tracey (Brian) Luhr of Waterloo; grandchildren Carrie, Lauren, Carli, LeAnne, Cameron, Alexander, Kyle and Chase; sister Mary Ann (Tony) Giglotto of Waterloo; brother Roger (Lori) Rubemeyer of Freeburg; sister- and brother-in-law Alvera and Vernon Jacobs of Waterloo; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Rubemeyer was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. He was a member of the Waterloo Lion’s Club, Odd Fellows and Columbia R/C Club. He was retired from Peabody Coal Co. and worked part-time at Annbriar Golf Course. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Waterloo Lions or Waterloo Odd Fellows.

Cynthia E. Kelly nee Quint, 45, of Waterloo, died November 27, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born July 24, 1960, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of James William and Martha Quint nee Schaaf of Kansas City. She married Brian P. Kelly in 1983. She is survived by her parents, husband, brother James William (Pam) Quint II of Blue Springs, Mo., and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Kelly attended Bethany United Methodist Church and was a Stephen Minister. She was an inspiration to all through her 15-year battle with cancer. A memorial service was held at Bethany United Methodist Church, Pastor Jim Claycomb officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Emerson J. Campbell, 89, of Waterloo, formerly of Valmeyer, died November 29, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born July 15, 1916, in Avis, Penn., the son of the late Jeremiah and Ellen Campbell nee Hewitt. He was married to Edith Pottoff Campbell nee Heyl. He is survived by his wife; children Judy (John) Wirth of Avis, Penn., Thomas Campbell of Lone Pine, Calif., and James (Beth) Campbell of Sunnyvale, Calif.; step-children William J. Pottoff of Boulder, Colo., and Nancy Pottoff (Mike) Weil of Boulder, Colo.; grandsons John Douglas Wirth, Michael Emerson Campbell, and Joseph Daniel Campbell; step-grandsons Pete Pottoff Weil, John Pottoff Weil and William Emerson Pottoff; great-grandchildren Rachael Wirth and Hayden Campbell; step-great-grandchildren Kristopher Runner and Jamie Runner Schilling; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Manill Campbell nee Klein, four brothers and four sisters. Mr. Campbell was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer. HE was also a member of the American Legion in Valmeyer and Ainad Temple. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer, Pastor David Riebeling officiating. He is buried at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer or victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Edward “Jerry” G. Miederhoff, 55, of Reston, Va., died November 30, 2005, in Virginia. He was born June 4, 1950, in St. Louis, the son of the late John T. and Anna Miederhoff nee Murray. He is survived by his sister Mary “Kay” Voracek of Waterloo; brothers John (Judy) Miederhoff of Hawk Point, Mo., and William (Lucinda) Miederhoff of Hazelwood, Mo.; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation and funeral services were at DaFabio Funeral Home, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo.

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Carl J. Mills, 54, of Columbia, died October 4, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born December 30, 1950, in St. Louis, the son of Raymond Mills of Jefferson City, Mo., and the late Corrine Mills nee Goellner. He was married to Ruth Mills nee Madden. He is survived by his father; wife; brothers Steven Mills of Ironton, Mo., and John (Pam) Mills of Cahokia; sister Jane Mills of Round Rock, Tex.; and an aunt, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and an infant sister. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

Erin Marie Gegg nee Henneke, 27, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., formerly of New Athens, died October 6, 2005, in New Athens. She was born February 3, 1978, in New Athens, the daughter of Lyle and Brenda Henneke nee Evans. She was married to Russell Gegg. She is survived by her parents; husband; son Jakob Harrison Gegg; brother Scott (Jennifer) Henneke of Waterloo; maternal grandparents Geneva Evans of O’Fallon and Charles Evans of Fairview Heights; paternal grandmother Shirley Henneke of Auburn; and an aunt, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Russel Henneke. Mrs. Gegg was a member of Ste. Genevieve Congregation of Jehovah’s Wittnesses. Visitation and a funeral service were held at Quernheim Funeral Home, Ivan Bystroff officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or her son, Jakob Gegg.

Joe C. Maglasang, 42, of Columbia, died October 7, 2005, near Waterloo. He was born May 12, 1963, in Centreville, the son of Dr. E.F. and June Maglasang nee Volkmann. He is survived by his parents; daughters Tiffany and Taylor of Columbia; ex-wife Betty of Columbia; brothers Edward (Beth) Maglasang of St. Louis, Bob (Camille) Maglasang of Paducah, Kent., David Maglasang of Waterloo, and John Maglasang of St. Louis; special aunts and uncles Clifford (Joyce) Volkmann, Vivian (Ed) Reiss, and Mary (Bruce) Moorash; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Maglasang was self-employed as an environmental engineer. He was an avid outdoorsman. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Fr. Steve Gira officiating. He was buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception School Education Fund.

Brenda S. Wheeler nee Jenkins, 42, of Waterloo, died October 7, 2005, near Waterloo. She was born May 22, 1963, in Belleville, the daughter of James and Carol Jenkins of Cahokia. She was married to Danny Wheeler. She is survived by her parents; husband; children Kevin Wheeler and Brian Wheeler; brother James (Karen) Jenkins of St. Charles, Mo.; sisters Sharon (Tim) McMillan of Columbia, and Mary Mueller of Highland; and aunts, uncles, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Dupo. She worked at Aurora Trailer in St. Louis. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at Sacred Heart Church, Father Mark Reyling officiating. Memorials may be made to Kevin and Brian Wheeler at any Scott Credit Union.

Kerri M. Simone nee Heathcock, 40, of St. Louis, died October 7, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born April 7, 1965, in Decatur, the daughter of Phyllis (Danny) Gamble of Decatur and Michael (Jerrie) Heathcock of Sonora, Calif. She married Dan R. Simone in 1991. She is survived by her parents; husband; daughters Amanda (Jeremiah) Bergheger of Columbia, and Elizabeth Simone of St. Louis; sisters Kimberly (Tony) Rauch of Dalton City, and Konnie Bates of M. Zion; brother Rick Heathcock of Iowa; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Maya Grace Bergheger. Mrs. Simone was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia. She worked as a first grade teacher at Victory Christian School in St. Louis. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church in Columbia, Jonathan Peters officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice of American Cancer Society.

Richard A. Toenjes, 66, of Hecker, died October 7, 2005, in Columbia. He was born February 10, 1939, in Columbia, the son of the alt3e Leo and Rosella Toenjes nee Helfrich. He was married to Janice Toenjes nee Haudrich. He is survived by his wife; children Lynn Kwasney of Monroe Township, N.J., Lana (Brent) Culver of Montrose, Colo., Jeff (SuAnn) Toenjes of Red Bud, John P. (Dia) Toenjes of Waterloo, and Dean (Ingrid) Toenjes of Waterloo; grandchildren Nicole Kwasney, Angela Kwasney, Janel Culver, Corey Toenjes, Brooke Toenjes, Allie Crimm, Brent Toenjes and Lance Toenjes; sisters Marilyn Haudrich of Hecker and Linda (John) Fritsche of Swansea; Eugene (Cecilia) Toenjes of Columbia and Larry (Dona) Toenjes of Columbia; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joyce Kreher, brother Donald E. Toenjes and brother-in-law Donald Haudrich. Mr. Toenjes was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hecker. He served as a board member of the Hecker Community Center and was a 40 year member of the Carpenter’s Union of America. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Father Joe Hansmann officiating. He is buried at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker. Memorials may be made in the form of masses.

Viola B. Heller nee Mennerich, 87, of Waterloo, died October 8, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born November 1917, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late William and Louisa Mennerich nee Rall. She was married to the late Albert O. Heller. She is survived by her children Clyde (Joyce) Heller of Waterloo and Shirley Heller of Columbia; granddaughter Deanna (Allen) Champion of Waterloo; step-great-grandchildren Clara Champion and Jacob Champion; brother Albert Mennerich of Chester; sisters-in-law Frieda Mennerich of Chester, Irene (Monroe) Sickmeier of Chester, and Alverna Heller of Sparta; brother-in-law August Lohman of Ellis Grove; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Olinda Lohman and Mayme Gaitsch; brother Oscar Mennerich; step-sisters Ella Fehrenz nee Mennerich and Theresa Dannenbrink nee Mennerich; step-brothers William Mennerich and Charles Mennerich; sisters-in-law Emma Harms and Lydia Mueller; and brother-in-law William Heller. Mrs. Heller was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. She was also a member of Waterloo Quadrilles and Waterloo Senior Citizens. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe County or the American Cancer Society.

Dagan Rohn Domer, 2, of Mascoutah, died October 10, 2005, in O’Fallon. He was born October 2, 2005, in Belleville, the son of Damien Domer and the late Lisa M. Domer nee Carnahan. He is survived by his father; maternal grandparents Sharon (Richard) Langreher of Red Bud, and Michael Carnahan of Sparta; paternal grandparents Jerry and Barb Domer of Maquoketa; great-grandparents Cletus and Ethel Buehler of Red Bud, Betty Carnahan of Belleville, Robert Carnahan of Red Bud, Marion and Joyce Whitman of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ada Krebs of Clinton, Iowa; aunts Lori Domer, Jenn (Jon) Kraus and Cassie Carnahan; step-aunt Dawn (Darell) Seibold; step-uncle Chad (Courtney) Langreher; and cousins Taylor, Brooke, Memphis, Chloe, Jess, Zach, Caleb and Camden. Visitation and funeral services were at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud. He is buried at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud.

Lisa M. Domer nee Carnahan, 29, of Mascoutah, died October 10, 2005, in O’Fallon. She was born July 14, 1976, in Red Bud, the daughter of Sharon (Richard) Landgreher nee Buehler of Red Bud and Michael Carnahan of Sparta. She was married to Damien Domer. She is survived by her parents; husband; mother- and father-in-law Jerry and Barb Domer of Maquoketa, Iowa; sisters Jenn (Jon) Kraus of Okawville, and Cassie Carnahan of Ballwin, Mo..; step-sister Dawn (Darell) Seibold of Red Bud; step-brother Chad (Courtney) Langreher of Red Bud; sister-in-law Lori Domer of Bellevue, Iowa; nieces and nephews Chloe, Jess, Zach, Caleb, Camden, Taylor, Brooke and Memphis; grandparents Cletus and Ethel Buehler of Red Bud, Betty Carnahan of Belleville, and Robert Carnahan of Red Bud. Visitation and funeral services were at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud. She is buried at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud.

Patricia J. Young nee Baltz, 73, of Columbia, died October 10, 2005, in Belleville. She was born July 24, 1932, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Elmer and Adele Baltz nee Spangler. She married the late Frederick C. Young in 1949. She is survived by her sisters Sharon (Scott) Reece of Festus, Mo., and Judy (John) Yuengle of Freeburg; brother David (Debbie) Baltz of Columbia; and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and infant son David Young. Mrs. Young was a retired newspaper columnist, and contributed to many local newspapers throughout the years. She was a member of Friends of the Library in Columbia. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor William Groennert officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception School Education Fund.

Lola L. Crosby nee Miller, 80, of Waterloo, died October 12, 2005, in Columbia. She was born August 28, 1925, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Everett “Peck” and Nell Miller nee Vaughn. She was married to the late David W. Crosby. She is survived by her children Thomas David Crosby of Saudi Arabia, Rosalind (Paul) Hawkins of Lafayette, La., and Cynthia Leeck of Opdyke; grandchildren David Edmond Crosby, Rosalind Leeck, Henry David “Buster” Leeck; sisters Charlotte Dollar of Festus, Mo., Loretta Sue Jackson of Festus, Mo., and Mary Janet Rhoden of San Clemente, Calif.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Harold Miller, and son-in-law Douglas Leeck. Mrs. Crosby was a member of the Monroe County Democratic Club, of which she was chairwoman for more than 40 years. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Stacy Tate officiating. She is buried at Opdyke Cemetery in Opdyke. Memorials may be made to the Doug Leeck Memorial Scholarship Fund of Heartland Hospice in Fairview Heights.

John Robert Siegel, 80, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Waterloo, died October 14, 2005, in Broken Arrow, Okla. He was born July 7, 1917, in Webster Groves, Mo., the son of the late Carl Richard and Mary Siegel nee Byrne. He was married to Mabel A. Siegel nee Mueller. He is survived by his wife; children Christine (Michael) Kroeger of High Hill, Mo., and Cynthia (Phillip) Berry of Tulsa, Okla.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother Edwin J. (Leota) Siegel of Irondale, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter Laura Ann Siegel in infancy. Mr. Siegel was a former member of Waterloo Lions Club and Lou-Del Sanitary District. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Will Hesterberg officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America.

Ruth M. Harris nee Hoffmann, 91, of Columbia, died October 14, 2005, in Belleville. She was born June 11, 1914, in East Carondelet, the daughter of the late Hubert and Tillie Hoffmann. She was married to the late Clarence H. Harris. She is survived by her brother-in-law Omar Harris Sr. of Dupo, sister-in-law Mabel Hubbert of Montrose, Colo., and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Kim Kelly officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo.

Gilbert Pershing Arnin, 86, of Columbia, died October 16, 2005, in Belleville. He was born October 27, 1918, in Columbia, the son of the late Arthur and Carolina Arnin nee Schneider. He married Edna Arnin nee Schneider in 1941. He is survived by his wife; daughter Gail (Galen) Riebeling of Columbia; grandchildren Chad (Lisa) Riebeling of St. Charles, Mo., Matt (Shelley) Riebeling of Columbia, and Lauren (James) Foran of Columbia; three great-grandchildren; sister Ruby Hammack of Chicago; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Arnin was retired from Scruggs Department Store in St. Louis as an electrician. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #581 and the Columbia Historical Society. A graveside service was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Park Trust.

Richard E. Browne, 76, of Columbia, died October 17, 2005, in Columbia. He was born December 30, 1928, in Marion, the son of the late F. Earl and Augusta Ellen Browne nee Penrod. He married Doris M. Browne nee Rendleman in 1949. He is survived by his wife; daughter Sharon Lynn (Mark) Blair of Columbia; sons James E. (Linda) Browne of Mt. Vernon, William E. (Chris) Browne of Columbia, and David E. (Martha) Browne of Columbia; grandchildren Jason E. Browne, Wesley E. Browne, Steven E. Browne, Lynsey Browne, Dr. Joshua Blair, Stacey Blair, Corey E. Browne, Maci Browne, Carleas Parsons and Roy Browne; great-grandchildren Madelyn Browne, Jacob E. Browne and Trent A Browne; sisters D. Ann Brown of San Antonio, Tex., and Juanita Hall of Fallon, Nev., and brothers Robert Browne of San Antonio, Tex., and Kenneth Browne of Fairview Heights. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Vernon Browne and Paul Browne, and sisters Beatrice McDonald and Helen Richrock. Mr. Browne was a member of Citrus Valley Nondenominational Church in McAllen, Tex., where he spent his winters. He was retired from TRRA as a switchman with 37 ½ years of service. He was a member of Columbia Blue Lodge #474 AF & AM, Lacefield Music Organ Club in St. Louis, and Show-Me LIFE Organ Club in St. Louis. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home. He is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice or the First Baptist Church of Columbia Building Fund.

Geraldine A. Bradshaw nee Nobbs, 73, of Columbia, died October 18, 2005, in Columbia. She was born February 17, 1932, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Raymond and Hazel Nobbs nee Hart. She is survived by her daughter Michelle (Doug) Nelson of Columbia; grandchildren Brittany C. Stahr, Katie E. Stahr and Samantha L. Nelson; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Brian J. Bradshaw and brother Raymond Nobbs. Mrs. Bradshaw was retired from Evans & Dixon Law Offices as a legal secretary. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice.

Geneva M. “Jen” Lepp nee Reinhold, 81, of Waterloo, died October 21, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born December 24, 1923, in Valmeyer, the daughter of the late George J. and Rosa Reinhold nee Asselmeier. She was married to the late Arthur O. Lepp. She is survived by her son Timothy Lepp of Red Bud, sister Aurelia (Otis) Lutz of Waterloo, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Catherine Reinhold of Waterloo and Betty and Bob Beasley of Columbia, Mo.; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Casey L. Lepp and brother Roger Reinhold. Mrs. Lepp was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. She was a past member of the Monroe County Cancer Society, and was a charter and lifetime member of St. Clement Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid golfer and retired from Harrisonville Telephone Company in 1984. She was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II-SKIC, serving at the Navy Overseas Air Cargo Terminal at Oakland Naval Air Base. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ.

William E. Schneider, 80, of Prairie du Rocher, died October 22, 2005, in Belleville. He was born January 29, 1925, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of the late William H. and Katherine Schneider nee Brown. He married Betty Schneider nee DeBourge in 1950. He is survived by his wife; sons Robert (Carolyn) Schneider of Prairie du Rocher, and Ronald (Heather) Schneider of Shiloh; granddaughter Angela Schneider of Freeport; brother Edward (Lorna) Schneider of Prairie du Rocher; sister Bonnie Wild of O’Fallon; mother-in-law Emma DeBourge of Red Bud; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Schneider was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault. He worked as a mechanic and worked at Columbia Quarry for 20 years. He enjoyed restoring old cars and working in his garden. Visitation and funeral services were at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud.

Joe B. Pickering Sr., 67, of Vulcan, Mo., formerly of Waterloo, died Monday October 24, 2005, at is home in Vulcan. He was born December 16, 1937, in Tamms, the son of the late Sherman and Dorothy Pickering. He was married to the late Barbara Pickering. He is survived by his son Joe B. Pickering Jr. of St. Louis; daughter Elizabeth (Michael) Bivins of Waterloo; grandchildren Andrea Pickering, Jacob Pickering, Chelsea Bivins, Rachael Bivins, and Tanner Fry of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; and son Charles Pickering. He is buried in Vulcan. Memorials may be made to the Tanner Fry Trust Fund, care of Elizabeth Bivins, 6429 Old Red Bud Rd., Waterloo, IL, 62298.

Roberta A. Roy, 50, of Ruma, died October 26, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born July 28, 1955, in Mounds, the daughter of Edna Kerr nee Currie of Villa Ridge and the late Joseph Kerr nee Currie. She married Robert L. Roy in 1973. She is survived by her mother; husband; son Bryan (Michelle) Roy of Belleville; daughter April (Jim) Krejci of Ruma; siblings Nolan Kerr of Albuquerque, N.M., Carol (Kenneth) Caudle of Grand Chain, Bonita (Mike) Hancock of Villa Ridge, Jeffrey Kerr of Olmstead, Joseph (Johannah) Kerr of Villa Ridge, and Melba Kerr of Grand Chain; mother-in-law Lucille Roy of Prairie du Rocher; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, brother Leslie Kerr, father-in-law Aaron Roy, brother-in-law Dale Roy and sister-in-law Joy Roy. Mrs. Roy was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma, where she sang in the choir and was a reader. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral mass was at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma, Fr. Richard Weidert officiating. She is buried at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Ruma.

Gregory F. Ruby, 81, of St. Louis, died October 26, 2005, in Clayton, Mo. He was born December 3, 1923, in Harrisonville, the son of the late Oliver J. and Esther Ruby nee Heidger. He was married to Katherine Ruby nee Morrison. He is survived by his children Donna (Michael) Chapman of Memphis, Tenn., Joanne Yakopovic of St. Louis, and Richard Ruby of St. Louis; grandchildren Cristopher Chapman, Kelly Chapman, Greg Trimble, Jennifer Yakopovic; great-granddaughter Harley Chapman; sisters Lois Allgire of Waterloo and Kathleen Vogt of Waterloo; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Mary Jane Eschmann, and brother Jerome S. Ruby. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at SSPP Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

Olga Elizabeth Henke nee Mueller, 99, of Waterloo, died October 27, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born July 5, 1906, in Foster Pond, the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Mueller nee Mueller. She was married to the late Theodore P. Henke. She is survived by her children Willis Henke of Waterloo and Roy (Anola) Henke of Waterloo; daughter-in-law Cora Ludwig; grandchildren Scott Henke, Lori Morton, Marla (Robert) Byrd, Troy Henke, Karen (Rick) Hoff and Kirsten (Nick) Bongiovanni; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Marvin Henke, and sister and brothers. Mrs. Henke was a member of St. Paul United Church of Waterloo. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover.

Ardell Lozier nee Mueller, 86, of Waterloo, died October 30, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born April 22, 1919, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late John and Christine Mueller nee Werling. She was married to the late Roy Lozier. She is survived by her brother Milton J. Mueller of Florissant, Mo.; niece Tonya (Bob) Kleekamp of St. Charles County, Mo.; nephew John (Rachel) Mueller of St. Louis County, Mo.; and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Lozier was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Monroe County Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Gertrude F. Rengstorf nee Van DeRiet, 90, of Waterloo, died October 31, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born October 16, 1915, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Van DeRiet nee Koestner. She was married to the late Elmer Rengstorf. She is survived by her daughters Carol (Harvey) Charlton of Hannibal, Mo., and Sharon (Jack) McClenahan of Belleville; son-in-law Ray Doiron of Red Bud; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter June Doiron. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to a hospice organization.

September
Olive L. Happy nee Schroeder, 89, of Columbia, died September 1, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born July 16, 1916, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Gustav and Agatha Schroeder nee Hardnacke. She was married to the late Curtis Happy. She is survived by her sons Donald J. Happy of Columbia and Roger Happy of Columbia; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers Norman Schroeder of Columbia and Claude Schroeder of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Happy was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at Immaculate Conception, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Human Support Services or in the form of masses.

Earl H. Osterhage, 82, of Waterloo, died September 2, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born November 5, 1922, in Waterloo, the son of the late Emil and Edna Osterhage nee Klohr. He was married to Nadine Osterhage nee Loewe. He is survived by his wife; children Sandy Osterhage of Waterloo, Linda (Charles) Wallace of Waterloo, Randy (Karen) Osterhage of Waterloo, Joy (Ronald) Hoffmann of Waterloo, and Scott (Lorrie) Osterhage of Waterloo; grandchildren Grant Osterhage, Katherine Wallace, Amanda Wallace, Nicholas Osterhage, Bethany Osterhage, Sarah (Karl) Krebel, Brian (Tara Miller) Hoffmann, Amy Osterhage and Eric Osterhage; great-granddaughter Klair Krebel; brother Warren (Ada) Osterhage of Waterloo, nephew Al (Melinda) Studt of Columbia; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Alice Studt, and brother-in-law Richard Studt. Mr. Osterhage was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Morris Lodge 787 of Waterloo, Shriners Alnad of East St. Louis, Scottish Rite of Belleville, Eastern Star, Monroe County Farm Bureau, past Fair Board member and director, past director of Mon-Clair Grain, and an avid Kloepper player. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital or St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo.

William Gallagher, 78, died September 7, 2005, in Columbia. He was born January 6, 1927, in East St. Louis, the son of the late John and Stella Gallagher nee Walsh. He married Marlene Gallagher nee Dannehold in 1953; she survives him. He is also survived by his children William J. Gallagher of Columbia, Linda Gardner of Springfield, Terry Gallagher of Chicago, Patrick (Toni) Gallagher of St. Louis, and Paul (Angela) Gallagher of St. Louis; granddaughter Stacey Gardner; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Catherine Gallagher, Helen Rehmus and Ann Weir, and brother John T. Gallagher. Mr. Gallagher was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a member of American Legion Post #581 and 40/8 Voiture #926. He was a former alderman and member of the police board. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Education Fund or in the form of masses.

Dorothy E. Fernandez nee Kollme, 93, of Waterloo, formerly of St. Louis, died September 7, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born December 1, 1911, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Harrison L. and Bessie E. Kollme nee Allen. She was married to the late Joseph “Pete” Fernandez. She is survived by her daughters Donna Rheinecker of Waterloo and Darielle (Doyle) Perkins of Fenton, Mo.; grandchildren Jeff (Sue) Rheinecker, Robert (Debbie) Rheinecker, Barbara Rheinecker, JoAnn Rheinecker, Lyn Falk, John (Janeen) Rheinecker, Linda (Matt) Mosley and Julie (Don) Jones; 13 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Ruth Kollme Wagner and brother Harold Kollme. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at St. Augustine Church in Hecker, Fr. Ralph Haas and Fr. Joe Hansmann officiating. She is buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or in the form of masses.

William W. “Bill” Richno Jr., 59, of Red Bud, died September 9, 2005, in Red Bud. He was born September 29, 1945, in Springfield, the son of the late William and Jeanne Mae Richno St. nee Cooper. He married Shirley Richno nee Horrighs in 1966. He is survived by his wife; son William “Billy” W. Richno of Red Bud; daughter Rebecca “Becky” Richno of Red Bud; grandchildren Clarissa Richno, Ashley Finch, Zoë Bingham, Katie Lane Richno, Skylr Blu Richno and Jacqueline West; sister Linda Baker of Riverton; and brothers Steve Rincho of Ocean View, Hawaii, and Kim Richno of Paris. He was preceded in death by his parents and son David Comstock. Mr. Richno was a coal miner with Ziegler/Old Ben Coal Mine in Sparta for 33 years. Visitation and funeral services were at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Rev. Rory Seeger, Rev. Leroy Eckert and Rev. Russell Koem officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

William “Bill” Mallory, 60, of Columbia, died September 10, 2005, in Columbia. He was born October 13, 1944, in East St. Louis, the son of the late Bill and Alice Sudmeier nee Gray. He married Barbara Mallory nee Adams in 1989. He is survived by his wife; children Robin (Kevin) Meyer of Farmington, Mo., and Jeff (Julie) Mallory of Terredulac, Mo.; stepchildren David Walster of Dupo, and Stephanie Walster of St. Louis; grandchildren Seth Meyer, Zach Meyer and Molly Mallory; sisters Joy Burton of Phoenix, Ariz., and Brenda Whalen of Tucson, Ariz.; brother Scott (Robin) Mallory of Lenexa, Kan.; mother-in-law Dorothy E. Adams nee Srock of Waterloo; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Ron Burton. Mr. Mallory was retired from Crown Cork & Seal Can Company. He was a member of Columbia Sportsman’s Club and National Education Association, and was a retired member of United Steel Workers of America. He was an avid deer hunter. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Danny Gray officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Melvin “Butch” Stumpf, 70, of East Carondelet, died September 13, 2005, in East Carondelet. He was born October 13, 1934, in Belleville, the son of the late Herbert W. and Arthena Stumpf nee Kalbfleisch. He married Marion Stumpf nee Leister in 1966. He is survived by his wife; son Kurt (Mickie) Stumpf of Waterloo; daughter Kelly (Keith) Denzl of St. Louis; grandchildren A.J. Denzl, Ashley Denzl, Devin Stumpf and Paige Stumpf; sister Marilyn (Rudy) Landgraf of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Stumpf attended Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. He retired from ABF in St. Louis as an over the road truck driver and was a member of Goldwing Road Riders Association. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Kim Kelly officiating. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Christ United Church of Christ Bell Choir in Dupo.

Lois J. Rexinger nee Orrell, 80, of Waterloo, died September 15, 2005, in Stratham, N.H. She was born April 13, 1924, in Casey, the daughter of George and Faye Orrell nee Swim. She was married to the late Edmund Rexinger. She is survived by her daughter Mylia (Michael) Fairley nee Reynolds of Stratham, N.H.; grandchildren Heather Fairley and Fay Fairley; sisters Roberta Hern of Waterloo, Marian Maag of Waterloo, and Georgia (Ervin) Borcharding of Waterloo; and aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Rexinger was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. She and her husband lived in Alameda, Calif., for nearly 25 years, where Mrs. Rexinger was active with First Presbyterian Church, serving as deaconess for many years. Her efforts also helped save the church from closing. She participated in Bible studies and attended conferences of the Fellowship of Christian Airline Personnel with her daughter and son-in-law. She returned to Waterloo in 1992. She traveled around the world with her husband, daughter and sister. She was an excellent “puzzler” and spent hours pouring over difficult crosswords and acrostics. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to any local hospice.                               

Curtis W. LaBrot, 52, of Waterloo, died September 16, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born November 27, 1952, in Granite City, the son of Willard and Norma LaBrot of Caseyville. He was married to Pamela LaBrot nee McClain. He is survived by his children Melinda Winebrenner of Iberia, Mo., Sheena (A.J.) Cato of Iberia, Mo., and Curtis LaBrot Jr., of Iberia, Mo.; stepchildren Lance (Nikki) Krack of Evansville, Ryan Krack of Waterloo, and Renee (Donald) Vanderver of Waterloo; grandchildren Zane LaBrot, Dawn Winebrenner, Joseph Winebrenner, and Allysa Cato; and brothers David (Linda) LaBrot of Houston, Tex., Paul (Kathy) LaBrot of Troy, and Douglas (Christine) LaBrot of Highland. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charles and Edith LaBrot and William and Ethel Fisk, and grandson Noah Curtis Vanderver. Mr. LaBrot was a member of Hope Christian Church in Columbia. A memorial service was at Hope Christian Church, Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. Memorials may be made to Hope Christian Church in Columbia.

Maurine V. Kruse nee Brewer, 84, of Waterloo, died September 20, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born May 8, 1921, in Kennett, Mo., the daughter of the late Justice and Quila Brewer nee Bruce. She was married to Anthony J. Kruse. She is survived by her husband; son Dennis (Denise) Kruse of Waterloo; grandchildren Dawn (Ryan) Grohmann, and Dana (Gerred) Carothers of Munising, Mich.; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Patricia Kruse. Mrs. Kruse was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo. A graveside service was held at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Paul F. Schlemmer, 80, of Waterloo, died September 20, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born August 7, 1925, in Waterloo, the son of the late John and Frieda Schlemmer nee Janson. He was married to Shirley Schlemmer nee Carr. He is survived by his wife; children Linda (David) Phillips of Coppell, Tex., and Perry (Lynn) Schlemmer of Waterloo; grandchildren Brett (Madeline) Phillips, Neil Schlemmer and Ned Schlemmer; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Floyd A. Schlemmer. Mr. Schlemmer was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo and the Holy Name Society. He was a lifetime member of Waterloo VFW Post #6504. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo Endowment Fund.

Harold O. Netemeyer, 77, of Oakville, Mo., formerly of Columbia, died September 18, 2005, in Oakville. He was born February 13, 1928, in Albers, the son of the late Edward and Isabelle Netemeyer nee Schlarmann. He married Marcella Netemeyer nee Lohman in 1953. He is survived by his wife; children Philip (Cindy) Netemeyer of Fenton, Mo.; Tim (Diane) Netemeyer of Columbia, Joyce (Steve) Clark of Belleville, and Elizabeth (Jeff) Rogers of Fenton, Mo.; eight grandchildren; sister Esther (Don) Koch of Breese; brother Cletus (Monica) Netemeyer of Bartelso; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Matt Netemeyer and Clarence Netemeyer. Mr. Netemeyer was a member of Knights of Columbia Council #6165 and IBEW Local #309. He retired from Ameren UE in East St. Louis as a lineman. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception School Education Fund.

Clarence J. Mueller, 87, of Columbia, died September 22, 2005, in Columbia. He was born May 13, 1918, in Columbia, the son of the late Bernard and Martha Mueller nee Juengling. He married Audrey M. Mueller nee Steffens in 1978. He is survived by his wife; children Sharon Hutto of Texas, Gerald (Debra) Mueller of Chesapeake, Va., Cheryl (Lloyd) Wright of Sorrento, Pat (Sharon) Turner of Dover, Del., and Jim (Kim) Mueller of Turner, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Laverne Mueller, grandson Kurt Bense, and brothers Charles Mueller and Norman Mueller. Mr. Mueller was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was retired from Columbia Motors as a parts manager. He was an active member of American Legion Post #581 and was a past member of the Columbia Sportsman’s Club. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to American Legion Park Trust.

Billie D. Wohlwend, 82, of Columbia, died September 22, 2005, in Columbia. He was born February 7, 1923, in Murphysboro, the son of the late Emil and Elizabeth Wohlwend nee brauer. He married Janice Wohlwend nee Tate in 1953. He is survived by his wife, daughters Melissa Wohlwend of Columbia and Elizabeth Hopefl of St. Louis, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Wohlwend attended St. Paul United Church of Christ. He was retired from Anheuser-Busch Inc. in St. Louis as a supervisor of utilities. He was a member of American legion Post #581 and was a past board president of Columbia Unit #4 School District. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. He is buried at St. Paul Evangelical Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Daniel F. Haberl, 51, of Columbia, died September 23, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born February 9, 1954, in East St. Louis, the son of Merle Haberl nee Herrmann and the late Howard “Tiny” Haberl. He married Elizabeth Haberl nee Belt in 1988. He is survived by his wife; sons Shane Haberl of Columbia and Nathan Haberl of Columbia; brothers Gary (Cate) Haberl of Cold Water, Mich., Tim (Pam) Haberl of Quincy, Mich., and Scott (Marilyn) Haberl of St. Louis; sisters Cindy (John) Toal of Columbia, and Pam Hendrix of Osage Beach, Mo.; and other relatives and friends. Mr. Haberl was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was employed at Anheuser-Busch Inc. in St. Louis as a systems manager. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at Immaculate Conception Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Education Fund. 

Helen Dienell nee Loehr, 90, of St. Louis, formerly of Waterloo, died September 22, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born February 27, 1915, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Herman and Katharene Loehr nee Wortman. She was married to the late Russell Louis Dienell. She is survived by her sons Dennis C. Dienell of St. Louis and Russell D. Dienell of Arlington, Tex. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Dienell was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Belleville. She was a member of AARP and Waterloo Senior Center, and was on the board of directors of Head Start. Per Mrs. Dienell’s requests, her body was donated to the St. Louis University School of Medicine.

John William Barnett, 61, of Belleville, died September 23, 2005, in Granite City. He was born August 4, 1944, in East St. Louis, the son of the late Gilbert and Ruth Barnett. He is survived by his cousins Scott Sabo of Columbia and Karen (Robert) Mitchell of Columbia, and friends. Mr. Barnett was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a lawyer. A graveside service was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Salome K. Borsch nee Buchunas, 92, of Havre, Mont., formerly of Valmeyer, died September 24, 2005, in Havre, Mont. She was born November 9, 1912, in Salem, the daughter of the late Tadausas and Elizabeth Buchunas nee Janonis. She was married to the late Harold borsch. She is survived by her son-in-law Ed Dugan of Waterloo; grandchildren Ramona Vogt of Waterloo, Pat (Laura) Dugan of Harlem, Mont., Cynthia (Bill) Ragsdale of Oklahoma, Brian (Sherri) Dugan of Missoula, Mont., and George (Penni) Dugan of Harlem, Mont.; 13 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Rita Dugan, sister Helen Dunn and brother Tony Buchunas. Mrs. Borsch was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo. She was the former owner of the Cow Bell Tavern in Valmeyer. Visitation was at DeFabio Funeral Home. A funeral mass was said at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul School Building Fund.

Robert R. Stumpf, 83, of Columbia, died September 24, 2005, in Belleville. He was born May 24, 1922, in Waterloo, the son of the late Adolph and Wilhelmina Stumpf nee Henke. He married Martha Stumpf nee Grahlherr in 1980. He is survived by his wife; children Robert (Patricia) Stumpf of Columbia, and daughter Judy (Larry) Sifford of Branson West. Mo.; stepchildren Leland (Gale) Hesterberg of Charlotte, N.C., Randy Hesterberg of Taipei, Taiwan, and Patricia (Robert) Fritz of Belleville; sisters Helen Glaenzer of Waterloo and Alice Schlemmer of Columbia; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Charles Stumpf and sister Dorothy Schuchardt. Mr. Stumpf was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was retired from Cal-Gas as a truck driver. He was a member of the Smithton Sportsman’s Club and the Columbia Senior Citizens. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Education fund or in the form of masses.

William E. Allen, 85, of Waterloo, died September 27, 2005, in St. Charles, Mo. He was born November 8, 1919, in Dawson Springs, Ken., the son the late William R. and Maude Mae Allen nee Parker. He was married to the late Martha N. Allen nee Mansell. He is survived by his children Tammy (Bill) Courtney of Millstadt, Billy Michael (Nancy) Allen of St. Charles, Mo., and Alice Renee Sentiff of St. Charles, Mo.; grandchildren Angela (Burk) Watts, Jason (Cheri) Courtney, Joseph (Sasha) Courtney, Kurt Von (Shannon) Daesch, Jon Courtney, Amanda Allen and Michael Allen; great-grandchildren Tyler Daesch, Tanner Watts, Rylie Courtney, and Nathaniel Watts; sister Novella (Richard) Watts of Dawson Springs, Ken.; brother Donald (Francis) Allen of Dawson Springs, Ken.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Nelson Allen and sisters Cornella Hopper and Clara Burris. Mr. Allen was a member of Columbia American Legion, Aniad Temple, Columbia Masonic Lodge and the Waterloo VFW. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Don Watson officiating. He is buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Ruth M. Lutman nee Woodward, 57, of Fults, died September 28, 2005, in Fults. She was born November 15, 1947, in East St. Louis, the daughter of Freda Woodward of Collinsville and the late Orville Woodward. She was married to David G. Lutman Sr. She is survived by her mother; husband; children David Jr. (Carrie) Lutman of Ellis Grove, and Sandy Lutman (fianc