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Agnes C. Schaefer nee Karban, 85, of Waterloo, formerly of Millstadt, died Dec. 1, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Jan. 13, 1921, in Paderborn, the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine Karban nee Kronenberger. She was married to the late Aloysius F. Schaefer. Mrs. Schaefer is survived by her children Robert (Cheryl) Schaefer of Millstadt, Thomas (Diane) Schaefer of Belleville, Lawrence (Connie) Schaefer of Millstadt, Richard (Sally) Schaefer of Millstadt, Gary (Terri) Schaefer of Freeburg, Michael (Ginger) Schaefer of East Alton, Mary Kay (Bob) Frierdich of Millstadt, and Tina (Adren) Walsh of Waterloo; grandchildren Tamra Link, Robby Schaefer, Holly Schaefer, Lisa Brueggeman, Adrienne Riesenberger, Julie Hanvey, Lori Bargamer, Connie Schaefer, Josh Schaefer, Michael Schaefer, Kelly Roberson, Philip Schaefer, Dakota Schaefer, Chad Frierdich, Ryan Frierdich, Katie Frierdich, Amber Walsh and Adren Walsh III; 17 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandson Curtis Schaefer. Mrs. Schaefer was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt. Visitation was at Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt. A funeral mass was at St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt, Fr. Marvin Volk officiating. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill (formerly Monroe County Care and Rehab Center), or St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt.

Aileen Bernice Gravot nee Sutter, 76, of Millstadt, died Dec. 3, 2006, in Millstadt. She was born Dec. 9, 1929, in Bixby, the daughter of the late Henry and Edna Sutter nee Hoock. She was married to Joseph B. Gravot in 1946. Mrs. Gravot is survived by her husband; sons Joel Gravot of St. Louis, Alan (Joanne) Gravot of Gibbstown, N.J., and Michael (Christine) Gravot of Paulsboro, N.J.; grandchildren Morgan Gravot, Aileen Gravot, Leisl Gravot and Evelyn Townsend, all of Paulsboro, N.J., and Christopher Gravot of Swansea; brother Clarence (Georgine) Sutter of Millstadt; sister Gladys (John) Fischer of Columbia; nieces Marilyn (Harold) Hughes of Millstadt, and Karen (Gerald) Rains of Belleville; nephews Norman (Sandra) Sutter, Clay (Tammi) Sutter, Kevin (Tina) Cason, all of Millstadt, Dan Cason of Hecker, and Gerald (Patricia) Fischer of Collinsville; sister-in-law Dortha May Cason of Collinsville; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew Wayne Sutter. Mrs. Gravot was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt. Visitation was at Strauss Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt, Pastor Michael Kumm officiating. She is buried at Lakeview Memorials Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt.

Harold Fred Hoepfinger, 91, of Columbia, formerly of Dupo, died Dec. 3, 2006, in Columbia. He was born July 20, 1915, in Millstadt, the son of the late Harry and Lena Hoepfinger nee Rehg. Mr. Hoepfinger is survived by his brother Vernon A. Hoepfinger of Caseyville; sisters Mildred C. Brewster of Belleville and Carolyn P. Harris of Columbia; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Priscilla Hoepfinger, second wife Jeanette Hoepfinger, and sisters Bernice Bieller and Viola Fauerbach. Mr. Hoepfinger was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. He was a retired foreman from the Missouri Pacific Railroad, where he worked from 1935 to 1975. He was a member of Masonic Blue Lodge 474 A.F. & A.M. in Columbia for 55 years and VFW Post #6368 in Dupo for more than 50 years. He enjoyed bowling and playing kloepper and baseball. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral services was at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. He is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo or Heartland Hospice.

Scott P. Huebner, 47, of Waterloo, died Dec. 3, 2006, in Red Bud. He was born Jan. 15, 1959, in Red Bud, the son of Marlene Huebner nee Sasenger and the late Paul Huebner. Mr. Huebner is survived by his mother; daughter Shaw Huebner of Waterloo; fiancee Eva Madden of Waterloo; siblings Dennis (Elizabeth Bivins) Huebner of Waterloo, Keith Huebner of Waterloo, Cheryl Huebner of Springfield, Mo., and David (Shaundra) Huebner of Waterloo; fiancée’s children Jeremiah Madden, Tiffany Sneed, Tammy Sneed, Tara Sneed and Travis Sneed; fiancée’s grandchildren Ivy Anderson and Natasha Warren; nieces and nephews Melody Huebner, Denise Huebner, Paul Huebner, Kelli (John) Niebruegge, Julia )Greg) Newell, Kenneth Huebner, Mary Ann Huebner, Patrick Huebner, Tyler Huebner, Jarett Huebner, Madison Huebner and Samuel Huebner; and great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, great-uncle Ed DeBourge, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Mr. Huebner attended St. Patrick Church in Tipton. He was a member of Cement Masons Local #90 in Troy and Laborers Local #196 in Waterloo. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Patrick Church in Tipton, Fr. Jose Jacob officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Madonnaville. Memorials may be made to the Shae Huebner Trust Fund.

Donald R. Ganley, 74, of Waterloo, died Dec. 4, 2006, in Red Bud. He was born July 11, 1932, in St. Louis the son of the late Peter and Frances Ganley nee Walsh. Mr. Ganley is survived by his brother Pete Ganley Jr. of Waterloo, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Ganley was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. A graveside service was held at St. Patrick Cemetery in Tipton, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating.

Mary L. Shelton nee Smith, 62, of Marissa, formerly of Valmeyer, died Dec. 4, 2006, in Marissa. She was born May 22, 1944, in Wetauge, the daughter of the late Harley E. and Mary L. Smith nee Phalin. She was married to the late Ralph James Shelton. Mrs. Shelton is survived by her brother Ray W. (Linda) Smith of Marissa, and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers. A graveside service was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Herman P. Menke, 97, of Columbia, died Dec. 7, 2006, in Columbia. He was born Jan. 9, 1909, in Prairie du Rocher, the son of the late Henry and Alice Menke nee Sawyer. He was married to Catherine Menke nee Schmidt. Mr. Menke is survived by his wife; sons Ervin (Donna) Menke of Columbia, Shirley Williams of Waterloo, Orville (Beverly) Menke of Columbia, Robert (Mildred) Menke of Waterloo, and Larry (Reba) Menke of Waterloo; daughter-in-law Shirley Menke of Waterloo; grandchildren Teresa Rusteberg, Pat Killingsworth, Michelle Gummersheimer, Dawn Menke, Mike Williams, Tim Williams, Kathy Ervin, Shryl Hamilton, Wayne Menke, Renee Hoggard, Shelly Menke, Nicole Menke, Susan Stratman, April Menke, Danny Menke, Millie Menke, Steve Menke and Heather Menke; 30 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Mineman of Prairie du Rocher; sister-in-law Jean Menke of Red Bud; brothers-in-law William (Lorena) Schmidt of Columbia and Elmer (Maxine) Schmidt of Columbia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Vernon Menke; brothers William Menke and Henry “Hank” Menke; son-in-law Elmer Williams; sister Mary Mineman; father-in-law and mother-in-law William and Augusta Schmidt; grandchildren Diane Menke, Donna Menke, Brian Menke and Bradley Menke; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Menke was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waterloo and Monroe County Farm Bureau. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Tony Troup officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo.

Viola M. Weisenborn nee Bock, 97, of Columbia, died Dec. 5, 2006, in Columbia. She was born April 27, 1909, in Advance, Mo., the daughter of the late Frederick and Clara Bock nee Sparfield. She was married to the late Omer C. Weisenborn. He preceded her in death in 1972. Mr. Weisenborn is survived by her children Gloria Morton of Belleville, Florence Farmer of Columbia, Wayne (JoAnn) Weisenborn of Columbia, Barbara (Ed) Schutte of Columbia, and Harold Weisenborn of Overland Park, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and great-great grandchild; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Loretta Frazier and granddaughter Dianne Morton. Mrs. Weisenborn attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia, where she was a member of the Women’s Guild. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star – Rob Morris Chapter in Fairview Heights and Columbia Senior Citizens, and was a volunteer at the American Red Cross blood banks. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia, Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia.

Dorothy Wilma Rehg nee Harvey, 89, of Millstadt, died Dec. 8, 2006, in Belleville. She was born Sept. 14, 1917, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Erwin Leroy and Sophie Louise Harvey nee Schonhoff. She was married to the late Archibald Oliver Rehg. Mrs. Rehg is survived by her sister Mary Egbert of Millstadt, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings Harold Harvey, Edith Brem, Burton Harvey, Lillian Buatte and Elsie Staley. Mrs. Rehg was a member of Concordia United Church of Christ in Belleville. She had worked at Castle Haven Nursing Home. Visitation and a funeral service were at Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt. She is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Concordia United Church of Christ in Belleville.

Melvin L. Gasser, 91, formerly of Columbia, died Dec. 10, 2006, in Shawnee, Okla. He was born Nov. 21, 1915, in Floraville, the son of the late Otto and Frieda Gasser nee Bryant. He was married to the late Mildred “Millie” Gasser nee Roberts for more than 50 years. Mr. Gasser is survived by his sister Delores Eddy of Carlinville and companion Lola Pancini of Shawnee, Okla. Mr. Gasser retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserves during World War II. He was a member of American Legion Post #581 in Columbia. He enjoyed woodworking, particularly furniture-making and caning. He also enjoyed traveling, wine making, reading and fishing. A memorial service was held at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Jared Parker of Christ Community Lutheran Church officiating. Memorials may be made to Hoyleton Children’s Home.

Bradley M. Schumacher, 36, died Dec. 10, 2006, in Union, Tenn. He was born Feb. 23, 1970, in Belleville, the son of Lester and Shirley Schumacher nee Block of Columbia. Mr. Schumacher is survived by his brothers Scott (Lisa) Schumacher of Columbia, and Cris (Gretchen Riebeling) Schumacher of Columbia; niece and nephew Brendan and Madison Schumacher; special friend Marsha Steppig of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Clara Baltz and sister Mary Ann Schumacher. Visitation and a funeral service will be held at Lawlor Funeral Home, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe County.

Beulah M. Sendelbeck nee Lerch, 84, of Waterloo, died Dec. 10, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born June 18, 1922, in Harrisonville, the daughter of the late Adam and Francis E. Lerch nee Niebruegge. She was married to the late Leo J. Sendelbeck. Mrs. Sendelbeck is survived by her sisters Verona (Clarence) Sendelbeck of Waterloo, and Ellen (Spencer) Kipping of Waterloo; and a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Henry W. Lerch and niece Jane Lerch. Mrs. Sendelbeck was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and the Retired Teachers Association. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She is buried at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, the Heart Association, the Cancer Society or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Gladys M. Schmidt nee Werling, 89, of Columbia, died Dec. 11, 2006, in Belleville. She was born Sept. 30, 1917, in Monroe County, the daughter of the late August and Agatha Werling nee Mueller. She married the late Arnold “Skip” Schmidt in 1941; he preceded her in death in 2002. Mrs. Schmidt is survived by her daughter Ruth Ann Dedee of O’Fallon; grandchildren Steve (Lara) Schmidt, John Schmidt, Amanda (Pat) Fromme, Ryan Schmidt and Sarah Eckert; great-grandchildren Megan Schmidt, Nolan Schmidt, Emma Fromme and Gunnar Schmidt; daughter-in-law Barb Schmidt of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Dennis Schmidt, brother Monroe Werling and grandchild Eric Schmidt. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Rev. Steven Theiss officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Christ Building Fund.

Rita Ann Fletcher nee Glaudell, 80, of Cahokia, died Dec. 12, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Oct. 27, 1926, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Lee and Georgia Glaudell. She was married to the late William Fletcher Sr. Mrs. Fletcher is survived by her children Kathleen (Pete) Fourcault, and William (Julia) Fletcher Jr.; grandchildren Stephen (Jenny) Fourcault, Marissa Fourcault and Brenna Fletcher; great-grandchildren Cassie Robertson, Julie Shipman, Seth Fourcault and Blake Fourcault; sister Pauline Kurtz; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter Jennifer Fletcher. Mrs. Fletcher was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia. She was a secretary for Edison Brothers in St. Louis. Visitation was at Dashner funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral mass was at Holy Family Church in Cahokia, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. She is buried at Holy Family / St. Joseph Cemetery in Dupo. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia.

Aurelia Marie “Nona” Ludwig nee Ruez, 98, of Prairie du Rocher, died Dec. 12, 2006, in Chester. She was born Sept. 11, 1908, in Prairie du Rocher, the daughter of the late Amadee and Jeanette Marie Ruez nee Peyrot. She married the late Albert Ludwig in 1931; he preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Ludwig is survived by her children Shelby “Cooney” Ludwig of Prairie du Rocher, Doris Kroupa of Affton, Mo., Donald “Doc” Ludwig of Prairie du Rocher, Mildred Bievenue of Ellis Grove, Audrey (Robert) Bryant of Agawam, Mass., Henry (Sharon) Ludwig of Belleville, Lola (Wayne) Klein of Prairie du Rocher, Logan (Ina) Ludwig of Bolingbrook, and Richard (Marilyn) Ludwig of Rockford; 17 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson and one great-great-grandson; and sister Francis “Babe” Brewer of Mehlville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Alva Ruez and Shelby Ruez, sisters Ruth, Lillian, Emma and Julia Mae, and granddaughter Dawn Ludwig. Mrs. Ludwig was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Albert Kreher officiating. She is buried at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Modoc.

Goldie A. Rehmer nee Schrieber, 93, of Red Bud, died Dec. 13, 2006, in Red Bud. She was born Oct. 19, 1913, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Oscar and Bertha Schrieber nee Buch. She married Walter Rehmer in 1934. Mrs. Rehmer is survived by her husband; daughters Darlene (Lee) Pour of Red Bud, and Mary (Ronald) Braun of Red Bud; grandsons Jeffrey Pour, Michael (Judy) Pour, Kurt Braun and Keith Braun; and great-grandchildren Matthew, Alicia, Travis and Brittney. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Bernice Rohlfing. Mrs. Rehmer was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Prairie and the Mission Society. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. Steven MacDougall officiating. She is buried at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Prairie. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund or Trinity Lutheran Church Expansion Fund.

Valerie Ruth Masilonus, 90, of Millstadt, died Dec. 14, 2006, in Belleville. She was born Dec. 4, 1916, in Greenville. She was married to Tony Masilonus. Mrs. Masilonus is survived by her husband; daughter Cindy Baltz of Millstadt; grandchildren Jacob (Diane) Baltz, Neal Baltz and Eric Baltz; great-grandchildren Brayden Baltz and Abigail Baltz; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers. Mrs. Masilonus was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. Visitation and a funeral service were at Strauss Funeral Home, Pastor Greg Stovell officiating. She is buried at Lakeview Memorials Gardens of Memory in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

David Freund, 59, formerly of Waterloo, died Dec. 15, 2006, in East St. Louis. He was born June 2, 1947, in Belleville, the son of the late Joseph George and Vivian M. Freund Sr. nee Grahlherr. Mr. Freund is survived by his siblings Sister Elaine Freund A.S.C. of Waterloo, Marcia (Clarence) Kloth Jr. of Walsh, Dr. Joseph (Valerie) Freund Jr. of Marietta, Ga., Stephen Freund of St. Louis, and Earl (Pamela nee Lloyd) Freund of Murphysboro; nieces and nephews Eric, Joshua, Justin, Andrew, Nicholas, Colin, Pamela and Beth; one great-niece; one great-nephew; good friend Doris Szarek of Sparta; and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kurtiss Leroy Freund. Mr. Freund spent 42 ½ years in nursing homes, hospitals, shelter care residences, group homes and the home of good friends Doris and the late Charles Szarek of Sparta. He was an avid basketball fan and, until recently, could remember the stats of players from his high school basketball team days. His friendly demeanor was visible when he wanted to introduce a visiting relative or friend to each staff member at his place of residence. He tried to keep his mind alert as long as he could. His family thanks the caring staff of each of the homes where he was given care, especially the Atrium Health Care and Rehabilitation Center of Cahokia, where he last resided. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund of Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo.

Nancy L. Howard nee Clements, 73, of Columbia, died Dec. 15, 2006, in Columbia. She was born Oct. 23, 1933, in Owensboro, Ky., the daughter of the late Augustine and Theresa Pearl Clements nee Stallings. Ms. Howard is survived by her children Jania (Robert) Frey of Columbia, Norman Howard of Columbia, Andrea (Donald) Eckert of Columbia, and Renee (David) Ivens of Columbia; grandchildren Michael (Melissa) Kohlenberger, Allison Eckert, Adam Eckert, Lauren Zoeller, Jessica Howard and Alexander Howard; great-grandson Michael Reeve Kohlenberger; brother Harold (Marilyn) Clements of Owensboro, Ky.; and sisters Mary Jane Roberts of Owensboro, Ky., Marjorie Early of Owensboro, Ky., and Helen Payne of Owensboro, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers George Clements, Louis Clements, Crawford Clements and Kenneth Clements. Ms. Howard was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Steve Gira officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or Washington University MS Research Center.

Floyd H. Meyer, 93, of Waterloo, died Dec. 15, 2006, in Waterloo. He was born May 14, 1913, in Valmeyer, the son of the late Alfred and Adelia Meyer nee Miller. He was married to Violet M. Meyer nee Loewe. Mr. Meyer is survived by his wife; sons Kenneth C. (Elizabeth) Meyer of Columbia, and David K. (Leslie) Meyer of Waterloo; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mildred Meyer of St. Louis; son-in-law Joe Van de Riet of Waterloo; and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Mary Elizabeth Van de Riet, and brothers Elwood Meyer and Glenn Meyer. Mr. Meyer was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tipton. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1334 and a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer. He was a charter member of Valmeyer Fire Department. He was also a member of Monroe County Farm Bureau and Maeystown’s Sportsman’s Club. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Fr. Jose Jacob officiating. He is buried at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill nursing staff for equipment.

Verna Joyce Wright, 56, of Des Moines, Ia., formerly of Columbia, died Dec. 15, 2006, in Des Moines, Ia. She was born Sept. 4, 1950, in Belleville, the daughter of the late Sherman and Myrtle Pulcher nee Buettner. She was married to William R. Wright Jr. Mrs. Wright is survived by her husband; children Angela Dickerson of Dupo, and Julie (Daryl Feltmeyer) Dickerson of Dupo; step-children Stephanie (Nathan) Stroup of Des Moines, Ia., Tim (Denise) Weight of St. Louis, and Kimberly (Christopher) Talbott of Newton, Ia.; 11 grandchildren; siblings Jane (Leroy) Washausen of Waterloo, Charlotte (Don) Mehrtens of Millstadt, Sherman D. (Barbara) Pulcher of Danville, Calif., Diane (Jamie) Murdock of Cahokia, Yvonne Henson of Waterloo, and Rhonda Little of Waterloo; mother-in-law Nellie (Ray) Volner of St. Louis; step-mother Ellavee Pulcher of Millstadt; brother-in-law John Carle of Columbia; sister-in-law Venus Wolff of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother in infancy. Mrs. Wright was a member of Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt and Bluff Grange in Millstadt. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Darrell Weber officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia.

Klaus Josef Linke, 68, of East Carondelet, died Dec. 16, 2006, in East Carondelet. He was born July 26, 1938, in Berlin, Germany, the son of the late Karl and Anna Linke nee Langer. He was married to Viola Linke nee Bordewisch for 43 years. Mr. Linke is survived by his wife; daughters Janice Reeves of East Carondelet, Dawn (Milton) Cron of Belleville, and Robyn Linke of St. Louis; granddaughters JoLynn, JuliAnn, Nicole and JenniLee; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in-law Elizabeth and Roger Vail, and brother Gunther Linke. Mr. Linke was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo. He came to the United States in 1951 and became a U.S. citizen Dec. 30, 1958. He retired in 2002 after 35 years of service with Unisource / Georgia-Pacific. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Scott Air Force Base. Visitation and a rosary service were at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fr. Gerald Hechenberger and Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. He is buried at Zion Bohnmeier Cemetery in Dupo. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

James Rehg, 82, of Brownsville, Texas, died Dec. 16, 2006, in Olmito, Texas. He was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Sugarloaf Township, the son of the late Nicholas and Clara Rehg nee Burg. He was married to Frances L. Rehg for 10 years. Mr. Rehg is survived by his wife; daughter Sharon (Raymond) Farro of California; grandsons Bradley Elkin, Andrew Elkin and James Kent Wagner; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ann Rehg nee Schulte; daughter Jeanne Wagner; infant son James Kent Rehg; brother Edward Rehg and sister Helen Mueth. Mr. Rehg owned a car dealership in Freeburg for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having joined in 1943 and serving in Italy during World War II. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7980 in Millstadt and was a member of the American Legion Post 58 Freedom Farm in Freeburg. He was also a lifetime member of the machinist union. He lived most of his life in Illinois and traveled a lot to Germany. He lived in Arizona in the winters and traveled to Brownsville, Texas, before making a final move there in 1998. Visitation and funeral services were at Strauss Funeral Home, Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. He is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice of Brownsville, Texas, or Sunshine Haven in Olmito, Texas.

Emily Pauline Arns nee Adent, 92, of Carbondale, died Dec. 17, 2006, in Carbondale. She was born March 10, 1914, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Paul and Maryanne Adent nee Salatycka. She was married to the late Dr. Jerome L. Arns. Mrs. Arns is survived by her children Richard (Sue) Arns of St. Charles, Mo., Paula (Larry) Franklin of Makanda, Bonita (James) Vourvoulias of Park Ridge, and David (Carol) Arns of St. Charles, Mo.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Margaret Arns of Waterloo; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven brothers and one sister. Mrs. Arns was a U.S. Army nurse. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

John E. McClain, 80, of Dupo, died Dec. 17, 2006, in Waterloo. He was born Nov. 20, 1926, in White Hall. He was married to Marjorie McClain nee Steele. Mr. McClain is survived by his wife; sons Allan (Susan) Wooters, Kenneth (Jackie) Wooters, and Robert (Chris) Wooters; grandchildren Tina Marie (Brian) Harvey, Elizabeth (Tim) Lumpkin, Sabrina (Jeff) Lehan, Brandon Wooters and Eric Wooters; sisters-in-law Colleen Cooper, and Sally (Sherman) Steward; brother-in-law John (Betty) Steele; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters. Mr. McClain was a member of First Congregational Church in Dupo. He was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company as an inspector. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A graveside service was held at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville, Rev. Robert Lee officiating.

Agatha Vogt, 91, of Waterloo, died Dec. 17, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Jan. 23, 1915, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Frank H. and Margaret F. Vogt nee Shea. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Frances Windergerst, Helen Redler, Vincent Vogt, Walter Vogt and Alberta Price. 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.

Ardell W. “Snap” Currat, 89, of Red Bud, died Dec. 18, 2006, in Red Bud. He was born Oct. 30, 1917, in Modoc, the son of the late Lawrence J. and Gertrude Currat nee Godier. He married the late Jewell Wittenbrink in 1945. He then married the late Theda Porter Weber nee DeRousse. Mr. Currat is survived by his sister Maxine Wright of Red Bud and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives; sister Beulah McIntyre and nephew Larry McIntyre. Mr. Currat owned and operated Snap & Jules Tavern in Modoc for 25 years. HE also owned and operated Snap & Jules Ferry Boat from Modoc to Ste. Genevieve. He worked for the Illinois Highway Department, Fairmont Racetrack, Johnson County Asphalt Co., and was sheriff of Randolph County for 16 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the military police in Africa. He was a member of the 40 & 8, a lifetime member of VFW Post 3553 in Chester, a member of American Legion Post 622 in Prairie du Rocher and Masonic Loge 72, was a past member of the Illinois Sheriffs Association, past member of Pierre Menard Democrat Club and Randolph County Police Association. He was an avid basketball fan and received the Musketeer Super Fan award from Red Bud High School for the 2000-2001 season. Visitation and a funeral service were at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Rev. James Leistico officiating. There was a military graveside service under the direction of American Legion Post 622 at St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Verlee A. Hern nee Southard, 95, of Waterloo, died Dec. 18, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 1, 1911, in Avalon, Tex., the daughter of the late Emmett L. and Nora Southard nee Kicklider. She was married to the late Fred C. Hern. Mrs. Hern is survived by relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Hern was a member of First Baptist Church in Waterloo. She was a volunteer at Monroe County Care and Rehab Center and for the American Red Cross. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Steven Neill officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Waterloo.

Mary J. Brotherton-Bommarito nee Carmody, 60, of Dupo, died Dec. 19, 2006, in Dupo. She was born Aug. 22, 1946, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Bart Joseph and Bernice Kathryn Carmody nee Hutter. She was married to the late Frank Bommarito. She then married the late Michael Brotherton. Mrs. Brotherton is survived by her children Dale (Peggi) Bommarito and Jim (Sue) Bommarito; grandchildren Nicole, Amanda, Daniel, Nina and Grace; special great-granddaughter Emi; sisters Wonda (the late Rich) Forister, Kathy (Michael) Apollo and Peggy (Ted) Reigner; cousins Pat (Don) Crawford and Mike (Rose) Finnegan; nieces and nephews Jacqui, Kevin, Erin, Sherry, Teddy and the late Elizabeth; and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands. Mrs. Brotherton was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo and the Women’s Club. She worked at Stiern Laser, Sunnen Products Co., Arundale, and Universal Printing Co. There was no visitation. A memorial mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, Fr. Gerald Hechenberger and Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. “Mary lost a very long battle with breast cancer. In her 60 years on earth, she touched many, many people with her incredible personality. She will be sorely missed, but will be met in Heaven with open arms to welcome her to a better place. Mary chose to give her body to science, so that others could benefit. Even her final gesture was unselfish.”

Shirley M. Jokisch nee Ahrens, 71, of Millstadt, died Dec. 19, 2006, in Belleville. She was born July 13, 1935, in Centreville Township, the daughter of the late William M. and Aurelia Scharf nee Ahrens. She was married to the late Roy L. Jokisch. Mrs. Jokisch is survived by her children Keith R. Jokisch of Millstadt, Melissa K. Jokisch of Freeburg, and Michelle S. Sisk of Creal Springs; grandchildren Warren Michael Sisk, Derek Jay Sisk and Ashley Sisk, all of Creal Springs; sisters Marcella Mayer of Belleville, Marie (Jim) Chide of Galveston, Texas, and Ruth (Lester) King of Shiloh; brother Howard (Marjaret) Scharf of Smithton; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Michael Roy Jokisch, daughter Kelly Sue Jokisch, and brother-in-law Robert Mayer. Mrs. Jokisch was a member of Concordia United Church of Christ in Belleville. She worked as a bookkeeper for Catholic Social Service. There was no visitation or funeral service. Per her request, she was cremated. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Freeburg Terrace.

Charles Martin Scurry, 68, of Dupo, died Dec. 20, 2006, in Dupo. He was born Nov. 15, 1938, in St. Louis, the son of the late John Charles Patrick and Audrey Emma Scurry nee Gramann. He was married to Sandy Scurry nee Dell. Mr. Scurry is survived by his wife; daughters Tracy Michelle Scurry and Lisa Ann Williams; sisters Susan (Frank) Tansley of Navarre, Fla., and Eileen (Dave) Alindugan of Redondo Beach, Ca.; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Scurry was U.S. Navy veteran. He retired as a foreman from Kisco Corp. and Argo Products, both in St. Louis. After he retired he worked at Al’s Automotive as a parts driver in Cahokia. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist Lodge 41 in St. Louis, Belleville Jaycees, Fairview Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Tri-County Bass Anglers, Bass Anglers of Southern Illinois and American Darters Association, and he was an avid washer player. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Rick Lay officiating. He is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials mat be made to Family Hospice.

Monroe O. Sickmeier, 87, of Waterloo, died Dec. 20, 2006, in Columbia. He was born Jan. 13, 1919, in Prairie du Rocher, the son of the late Charles and Mary Sickmeier nee Barker. He was married to Irene H. Sickmeier nee Heller. Mr. Sickmeier is survived by his wife; children Norma (Robert) Coffel of Christopher, Gloria (Donald) Sickmeier-Goddard of Johnson City, Jerry Sickmeier of Columbia, Gail Ray (friend Brian Springton) of Prairie du Rocher, Steven (Carolyn) Sickmeier of Duluth, Ga., and Roger (Angie) Sickmeier of Waterloo; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Mr. Sickmeier was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a member of VFW Post 6504 in Waterloo. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Tony Troup officiating. He is buried at Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, the American Cancer Society or Family Hospice.

Alvin W. Lepp, 91, of Eldon, Mo., formerly of Columbia, died Dec. 26, 2006, in Lake Ozark, Mo. He was born March 2, 1915, in Columbia, the son of the late Albert W. and Katherine Lepp nee Habermehl. He married the late Bernice Lepp nee Ritter in 1938; she survived him until Jan. 11, 2007. Mr. Lepp is survived by his daughter Carol Belcher of Eldon, Mo.; son Donald (Mary) Lepp of Yankton, S.D.; grandchildren Nathan Lepp, Debbie (Phil) Thomas, Dana (Charles) VanCleave, and Dennis (Michelle) Redmond; great-grandchildren Lexi, Tori, Max, Addison, Mandy and Chas; siblings Wayne (Juanita) Ritter of Columbia, Dale (Laverne) Ritter of Benton, Ky., Marlin (Herbert) Stemler of Millstadt, Ruby (Earl) Asselmeier of Sparta, and Bernell Mueller of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Louis and Joseph Lepp. Mr. Lepp was retired from the maintenance department of Columbia Community Unit School #4. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Rev. Gerry Proctor officiating. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia.

Robert L. Schade, 77, of St. Louis, died Dec. 27, 2006, in St. Louis. He was born Oct. 14, 1929, in Belleville, the son of the late Herman and Bessie Schade nee Hollman. He was married to the late Bernice Schade. Mr. Schade is survived by his brothers Daniel (Jean) Schade of Buffalo Grove and Thomas Schade of Waterloo; brother-in-law Robert Haentzler of Belleville; three nieces; one nephew; and seven great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, twin sister Betty Haentzler, and nephew Martin Schade. Mr. Schade was retired from the Teamsters of St. Louis. He was a 1948 graduate of Belleville Township High School, and he remained a loyal football and basketball fan for many years. There was no visitation or funeral.

Melanie L. Young nee Prasuhn, 50, of Columbia, died Dec. 27, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born March 8, 1956, in Centralia, the daughter of Nick and Mildred Prasuhn nee McFarland of Greenville. She married Dan Young in 1978. Mrs. Young is survived by her parents; husband; daughter Traci Young of St. Charles, Mo.; father- and mother-in-law Vernice and Janet Young of Salem; and other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Young was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia, where she was active with the choir. She had worked as a secretary at Union Planters Bank in Belleville. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church in Columbia, Mark Warnock officiating. She is interred at Paradise Cemetery in Salem. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Columbia, the American Cancer Society or deGreef Hospice House.

Kenneth L. Duffy, 77, of Waterloo, died Dec. 28, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Oct. 14, 1929, in Valmeyer, the son of the late Frank and Hilda Duffy nee Rubemeyer. He was married to Jean Duffy nee Zec. Mr. Duffy is survived by his wife; children Michael (Sherry) Duffy of Waterloo, and Sue (Skip) Greenfield of Waterloo; grandchildren Sherri (Ross) Goessling, Laura (Tim) Bode, Mark Fortman, and Ryan (Melinda) Duffy; great-grandchildren Megan, Lucas, Austin, Haley, Riley and Cameron; and brother Frank Duffy Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, brothers and nephew. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Madonnaville.

Dennis Troy Keys, 52, of Dupo, died Dec. 28, 2006, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 2, 1954, in East St. Louis, the son of Emma Keys and the late Everett Keys. He was married to Lorri Keys nee Foutch. Mr. Keys is survived by his mother; wife; children Dennis Keys II of Dupo and Emily Keys of Dupo; siblings Charles (Paula) Keys, John (Linda) Keys, Bonnie (Charles) Chastain, Ronald “Rick” (Denise) Keys, Beverly (Jim) Lord, Doug (Dawn) Keys, Donna (Stanley) Johnson, Joe (Lisa) Keys, and Rex (Dee) Keys; father-in-law Ivan Foutch of East Carondelet; sister-in-law Debbie Keys; brothers-in-law Bruce (Kim) Foutch, Gary Foutch, Steve Foutch, and Dennis (Kim) Foutch; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his father, brother Kenneth R. Keys, nephew John Michael Keys, and mother-in-law Bertha Foutch nee Hasty. Mr. Keys was a member of the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club and was president of the Turtle Club. He was an employee of Dupo Community School District 196 as a groundskeeper for the last nine years. Previously he worked as a night supervisor at Central Parking in St. Louis, and was a correctional officer at Menard Prison in Chester for more than 10 years. He was a laborer at the early age of seven, when he began working with his later father and older brothers. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral service was at First Baptist Church in Dupo, Rev. Rick Lay and Brian Thompson officiating. He is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.

Marcella Amy Akins nee Warren, 82, of Columbia, died Dec. 31, 2006, in Columbia. She was born Sept. 12, 1924, in East St. Louis the daughter of the late George D. Warren Sr. and Eula Pearl Warren nee Mitner. She was married to the late Cecil “Pee Wee” R. Akins. Mrs. Akins is survived by her sons Mark A. (Linda) Akins, and David L. (Theresa) Akins; grandchildren David, Alisha, and Travis; great-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; half-brother George D. Warren Jr.; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Akins was a retired bus driver for the Dupo School District. She was a member of the School Bus Drivers Teamsters Local #50. She was an avid bowler and belonged to the Woman’s Bowling Association. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Matt Friz officiating. She is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Dorothy D. Mohl nee Mackey, 76, of Waterloo, died Nov. 2, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Oct. 28, 1930, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Charles and Vena Mackey nee Schneinstock. She was married to the late David J. Mohl Sr. Mrs. Mohl is survived by her children Pam (Conrad) Majino of St. Louis, Dian Borowy of Waterloo, Sandi (Ron) Stumpf of Waterloo, Mike Mohl of Waterloo, Cookie (Mike) Brightwell of Coulterville, Chuck (Melissa) Mohl of Waterloo, Ronnie (Larita) Mohl of Fults, and Robin (Fred) Otto of Waterloo; grandchildren David Stumpf, Rob (Amy) Stumpf, David (Melissa) Brightwell, Shaun Brightwell, Jason Brightwell, Michelle Mohl, Tyler Mohl, Katlyn Mohl and Robert Otto; and great-grandchildren Alexis Stumpf and Adam Stumpf. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son David Mohl Jr., and sisters and brothers. Mrs. Mohl was a member Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo.

Edwin J. “Bucky” Vogt, 97, of Red Bud, died Nov. 2, 2006, in Red Bud. He was born Oct. 6, 1909, in Red Bud, the son of the late William and Catherine Vogt nee Eichenseer. He was married to the late Emma Eickhorst; she preceded him in death in 1962. Mr. Vogt is survived by his son Charles Vogt of Red Bud; grandchildren David (Mary) Vogt of Dupo, Richard (Christy) Vogt of Red Bud, Jay (Becky) Vogt of Red Bud, and Lee Ann (Douglas) Gregson of Ames; and great-grandchildren Samantha, Rebecca, Kaleb, Matthew and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter Patricia Vogt, and sisters Stella Vogt and Leona Tobin. Mr. Vogt was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus #12152 and Holy Name Society, and he was the first recipient of the St. John Catholic School Distinguished Graduate award. He organized euchre tournaments and worked bingos at St. John. He was a retired farmer. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Fr. Tom Stout officiating. He is buried at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Red Bud.

Karen Leigh Barton nee Salzwedel, 47, of Waterloo, died Nov. 4, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 6, 1959, in St. Louis the daughter of Peggy Laux of Waterloo and Donald Salzwedel of St. Charles, Mo. Mrs. Barton is survived by her parents; brother Mark (Kim) Salzwedel of St. Charles, Mo.; sister Kelly Salzwedel of Columbia; nieces and nephews Brad, John, Dan, Megan and Mary; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents and step-father Oliver Laux Jr. Mrs. Barton was a member of First Baptist Church of Harvester, Mo. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at First Baptist Church of Waterloo, Pastor Steve Neill officiating. A graveside service was held at Straightway Baptist Cemetery in Steelville, Mo. Memorials may be made to Mental Health Association, First Baptist Church of Waterloo, or Human Support Services.

Marie Lorraine Fitzgerald nee Fogerty, 84, of Red Bud, formerly of Chicago, died Nov. 7, 2006, in Red Bud. She was born Feb. 18, 1922, in Chicago, the daughter of the late William B. and Elsie L. Fogerty nee Stults. She married the late Joseph Fitzgerald in 1955; he preceded her in death in 2000. Mrs. Fitzgerald is survived by her son Kevin (Patricia) Fitzgerald of Red Bud; and grandchildren Michael Fitzgerald of Chicago and Colleen Fitzgerald of Red Bud. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Fitzgerald was a member of Divine Savior Parish in Downers Grove. She was also a member of W.A.C. and Catholic War Veterans. She was a retired guidance counselor secretary for Downers Grove South High School. She was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud and Modell Funeral Home in Darien. A funeral mass was at Divine Savior Parish in Downers Grove, Fr. Robert Pietras officiating. She is buried at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery in Alsip. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Viola M. Rahn nee Frierdich, 87, of Columbia, died Nov. 7, 2006, in Columbia. She was born April 26, 1919, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Frierdich nee Schuler. She married the late George Rahn in 1946. He preceded her in death in 2004. Mrs. Rahn is survived by her son Ralph Rahn of Columbia, and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Mildred Frierdich. Mrs. Rahn attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a member of the American Legion Post #581 Auxiliary and had worked as a seamstress at Wiel Kalter in Millstadt. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund or in the form of Masses.

Bessie Mae “Bess” Fudge nee Johnson, 82, of Red Bud, died Nov. 8, 2006, in Red Bud. She was born July 4, 1924, in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of the late James and Verna Johnson nee Jones. She was married to the late George B. Fudge Jr. Mrs. Fudge is survived by her sons George (Marty) Fudge of New Athens, Jim (Lynn) Fudge of Johnson City, and Michael (Patti) Fudge of Cahokia; daughter Kathy (Stephen) May of Red Bud; 15 grandchildren 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and five sisters. Visitation was at DeFabio Funeral Home. A celebration of life service was held at DeFabio, Pastor David Harbison officiating. She was cremated. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Grace Marie Ferry nee Hotto, 82, of Columbia, died Nov. 11, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born July 31, 1924, in North Dupo, the daughter of the late Harvey and Laura Hotto Riebeling nee Mehrtens. She was married to the late Donald Ferry; he preceded her in death I 1995. Mrs. Ferry is survived by her daughter Candy (Jeffrey) Hejna of Columbia; granddaughter Zoe Hejna of Columbia; and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Harvey “Buzz” Hotto, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Mrs. Ferry was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. She worked for Phillips Petroleum in St. Louis for many years. She was a council member of Job’s Daughters Bethel 65, and Monroe Chapter of the Order of the Easter Star. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. She is buried at Zion Bohnmeier Cemetery in East Carondelet. Memorials may be made to St. Louis Shriners Hospital.

Margaret L. Goeddel nee Meyer, 88, of Highland, formerly of Waterloo, died Nov. 11, 2006, in Alhambra. She was born Sept. 21, 1918, in Valmeyer, the daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Meyer nee Miller. She married the late Clarence Goeddel in 1940. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Goeddel s survived by her children Sandy (Pete) Feldmann of Highland and Joan Lloyd of Alhambra; grandchild Cindy (Bob) Corwin; great-grandchild Danielle Carter; sister Celestine Nobbe; and brother- and sister-in-law Melvin and Lucille Goeddel. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Dale Goeddel, five sisters and one brother. Mrs. Goeddel was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. She was also a member of the Waterloo Senior Center, and was a Senior Companion Program volunteer for 15 years. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Doug Roberts officiating. She is buried at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Lenora C. Niemietz, 92, formerly of Columbia and Hamel, died November 11, 2006 in Alhambra, IL. She was born September 3, 1914 in Omphghent Township, the daughter of the late Theodore and Emma Cassens nee Wolf. She married the late Robert F. Niemietz in September, 1940. She is survived by her children Ruth Ann (Leonard) Sedlacek of Edwardsville, Robert D. (Mary Ellen) Niemietz of Columbia, and William W. (Kim) Niemietz of Glen Carbon; 12 grandchildren - Lynn (Rodney) Jackson, Kim Sedlacek, Jeffery Sedlacek, Kent (Elizabeth) Ernst, Brian (Jasmine) Ernst, Amanda (Trent) Thrun, Michael Niemietz, Timothy Niemietz, Robert A. Niemietz, Mark Niemietz, Todd Niemietz, step-grandson Douglas (Lisa) Morkel; 12 great-grandchildren - Rachael Jackson and Erin Jackson, Tyler and Jacob Sedlacek, Olivia Ernst, Elissa, Heather and Emma Ernst, Maxwell Thrun, and step-grandchildren Matthew, Mallory and Meredith Morkel; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father Frederick Behrhorst, two brothers Walter and Alfred Cassens, her daughter Sharon K. Morkel, son-in-law James Morkel and granddaughter-in-law Melinda Ernst. Mrs. Niemietz was a member of Madison County Home Extension, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in Hamel and the Alhambra-Hamel Senior Citizens Group. The family moved from their Hamel farm to Columbia in 1962, and she returned to Hamel after the death of her husband in 1976. While in Columbia she was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Monroe County Home Extension, and was employed as cook at Immaculate Conception School and Parkview Elementary School. Visitation was at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel. Funeral services were Nov. 14 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel with the Rev. William Weedon officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Staunton. Memorials may be made to Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel or the Immaculate Conception Building Fund in Columbia.

Harry O. Sexauer, 83, of Waterloo, died Nov. 14, 2006, in St. Louis. He was born Aug. 23, 1923, in St. Louis, the son of the late Albert Sexauer and Ida Sexauer nee Steinmann. He was married to Edith Sexauer nee Mandville. Mr. Sexauer is survived by his wife; children Mary Helene (Herbert) Kranze of Ellisville, Mo., Margaret (Jesse) James of Glendale Heights, Elaine (John) Polizzi of Waterloo, and Steve (Glenda) Sexauer of Columbia; grandchildren Torie, Alex, Wendy, Samantha, Matthew, Ezekiel and August; great-grandchildren Grace and Kurtis; brother Elmer (Marilyn) Sexauer of Tampa, Fla.; sister-in-law Louise Kelsick of Ballwin, Mo.; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Paula Sexauer nee Hohnbaum, brother-in-law Edward Kelsick, and nephew Glenn Sexauer. Mr. Sexauer was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, and was a member of Knights of Columbus #1334. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the Sisters of Mercy at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Creve Coeur, Mo.

Randall L. Cooper, 60, of Belleville, died Nov. 15, 2006, in St. Louis. He was born July 10, 1946, in Melrose Park, the son of William H. Cooper and the late June Cooper nee Lindstrom. He was married to the late Elizabeth Cooper nee Milder. Mr. Cooper is survived by his father; daughter Carmella (Dennis) Parks of Belleville; son Gary W. Jessen Jr. of Belleville; grandchildren Holly King and Heidi King of Belleville, Crystal Jessen of St. Louis, and Serkin Saviors of St. Louis; and sister Janet (Paul) Durham of Wheaton. He was preceded in death by his mother and wife. Visitation and a funeral service were at DeFabio Funeral Home in Waterloo. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Sarah Catherine Hamilton, 99, of Dupo, died Nov. 15, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born July 1, 1907, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the daughter of the late John W. and Elenora Hamilton Sr. nee Kempfer. Ms. Hamilton is survived by her brother Arlington Hamilton of Mobile, Ala.; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Hamilton was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. She was retired from Mercantile Bank in St. Louis as a telephone operator. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, 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.

Elmer H. Wetzel Sr., 90, of Red Bud, died Nov. 16, 2006, in Red Bud. He was born Oct. 29, 1916, in Baldwin, to the late John and Frieda Wetzel nee Mehring. He married Laura Thelma Savage in 1944; she preceded him in death in 2003. Mr. Wetzel is survived by his children Fay Hartman of Red Bud, and Elmer (Donna) Wetzel Jr. of Red Bud; grandchildren Tracy (Keith) Buhrmeister, Toni (Troy) Guebert, Heidi Hughes and Mieke (Kevin) Hoock; great-grandchildren Kayla, Brittney, Keri, Trenton, Trysta, Cheyenne and Madilyn; and brothers Henry (Marge) Wetzel of Jennings, Mo., Orville (Jean) Wetzel of Bell, Mo., John Wetzel Jr. of Red Bud, and Harry Wetzel of Baldwin. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers Ralph Wetzel and Erich Wetzel, and sister Bernice Rice. Mr. Wetzel was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud. He was retired as a factory worker at the Singer Company in Red Bud after 30 years. He was also a retired farmer. He was a member of the Randolph County Farm Bureau. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral was at St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Rev. Russell Koen officiating. He is buried at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Reed Bud. Memorials may be made to Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School in Evansville.

Thomas Aaron Jeffery, 52, of Edwardsville, died Nov. 17, 2006, in Edwardsville. He was born July 9, 1954, in at a U.S. Army Hospital in Main, Germany, to Virginia Lee Jeffery of Cahokia and the late Estel J. Jeffery. He was married to Dana Rose Jeffery nee Dzurian. Mr. Jeffery is survived by his wife; children Thomas Aaron (Carolyn) Jeffery II of Troy, Andrew Dale (Karen) Jeffery of Collinsville, and Mark Allen (Jill) Jeffery of Bethalto; grandchildren Ryan Scott Jeffery, Jonathan Aaron Jeffery, Landon Dale Jeffery, and Olivia Aaron Jeffery, who will be arriving soon; grandmother Armentine Koch of Columbia; siblings Sherran Lee (Darrel) Price of Edwardsville, Bruce Allen (Debbie) Jeffery of Cahokia, and Keith Brian Jeffery of St. Louis; honorary father Frank M. Lexa; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Jeffery was a petroleum service specialist for 33 years for United Petroleum Service in St. Louis. He was a member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local #562. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, Pastor Steven Theiss officiating. He is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center in St. Lois or St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund in Columbia.

Eleanor A. Misplais nee Van Pelt, 89, of Columbia, died Nov. 17, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 3, 1917, in Modoc, the daughter of the late Lemuel and Ella Van Pelt nee Jones. She was married to the late Ashton Fraley Misplais. Mrs. Misplais is survived by her sons Ashton L. (Sharon) Misplais, Edward J. Misplais, and Van A. Misplais; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and Gordon Van Pelt; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Delora Dietz, and sisters and brothers. Mrs. Misplais was a member of American Legion Auxiliary #581 in Columbia. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Doug Roberts officiating. She is buried at St. John Cemetery in Fults.

Franklin Lee Dollins Sr., 69, of Dupo, died Nov. 18, 2006, in Belleville. He was born Aug. 9, 1937, in Neelyville, Mo., the son of the late John Dollins and Opal (Bill) Frederick. Mr. Dollins is survived by his former wife Patsy Dollins; children Mary (Bob) Carner, Franklin “Butch” Dollins Jr., and John (Becky) Eldrige; grandchildren Dawn (Mickey) Godare, Amanda (Joe) Bivins, Patricia Godare, Jacob Carner, Meghan (Marvin) Carner, Christopher Carner, Ryan Gloeckner, Joshua Dollins, Brandon Dollins, Tyler Eldrige, and Erin Eldrige;  great-grandchildren Sierra Godare and Caitlyn Bivins; sister Mary Conigliaro; and other relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, daughter Kathy Godare, granddaughter Haley Dollins, and brother Tom Dollins. Mr. Dollins was a driver for Auto Air in St. Lois and Renzenberger. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. His favorite pastimes were drinking beer and spending time with his family. He was an avid sports fan. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Darrell Atkins officiating. He was cremated.

Edgar O. Zimmer, 102, of Waterloo, died Nov. 18, 2006, in Columbia. He was born Jan. 18, 1904, in Maeystown, the son of the late Louis H. and Sophie C. Zimmer nee Feldmeier. He was married to the late Bonnie M. Zimmer nee Boyd. Mr. Zimmer is survived by nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers William P. Zimmer, Louis H. Zimmer and Roland W. Zimmer; and sisters Lucille M. Zimmer. Leora S. McDonald and Elizabeth Hollis. Mr. Zimmer was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, the Monroe County Bar Association, was a past Worshipful Master of Morris Lodge 787 AF & AM, and was a member of the International Order of the Oddfellows. He earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of Illinois College of Commerce in 1929, and earned his law degree from the University of Illinois is 1931. He began practicing law in Monroe County in 1931, served as the Monroe County State’s Attorney from 1936 to 1960, and was recognized by the Illinois State Bar Association with the Senior Counselor designation award in 1981. He established the Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Edgar and Bonnie Zimmer law scholarship in 1984, and established the Zimmer family Foundation in 1997 to provide college scholarships to area students. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ of Waterloo.

Allaysa N. Porter, 13, of Marissa, called Nov. 20, 2006, in Marissa, the daughter of Michael Porter and the late Tina Porter nee Cheek. Ms. Porter is survived by her father; siblings Travis Porter, Christina (Mark) Spurlin and Tyler Porter; and aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents Clinton and Lillian Porter nee Schmidt; grandfather Daniel Cheek; and uncles Michael and Ricky. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, Pastor David Eckstadt officiating. A trust fund for Tina and Allaysa Porter has been set up at any Regions Bank.

Tina M. Porter nee Cheek, 43, of Marissa, died Nov. 20, 2006, in Marissa. She was born July 23, 1963, in Red Bud, the daughter of Emma Cheek nee Hefflinger and the late Daniel Cheek. She was married to Michael Porter. Mrs. Porter is survived by her mother Emma Cheek; husband; children Travis Porter, Christine (Mark) Spurlin, and Tyler Porter; grandson Dayshane Spurlin; siblings Ann (John) Holland, George (Pat) Cheek, Danny (Marilyn) Cheek, Sandy Jett, Donna Davis, Donald Davis, Robert (Brenda) cheek, Betty (Tom) Bievenue, Linda (Norman) Robert, Pam Selleck, Laura (Larry) Willcutt, and Arron Cheek; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Daniel Cheek, brother Michael Cheek and daughter Allaysa Porter. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, Pastor David Eckstadt officiating. A trust fund for Tina and Allaysa Porter has been set up at any Regions Bank.

Lelia M. Garner nee Schaper, 82, of Fults, died Nov. 22, 2006, in Fults. She was born July 8, 1924, in Warrenton, Mo., the daughter of the late Ernest and Loma Schaper nee Yocum. She was married to the late Claude A. Garner. Mrs. Garner is survived by her children James Michael Garner, Terry Lee (Jacqueline) Garner, Claudia Kay Herndon, Danny Allen Garner, and Mark Ernest (Dawn) Garner; grandchildren Mike (Suzanne) Nadeau, Brandy Garner, Mike Garner, Larissa Garner, Tracy (Darrell) Kueker, Gina Garner, Rebecca Garner, Alicia (Joseph) Martin, Neil Herndon, Christopher Garner, Jamie Heggemeier and Adam Garner; great-grandchildren Hannah Nadeau, Matthew Nadeau, Brandi Kueker, Bethany Kueker, Danielle Kueker, Dylan Kueker, Noah Martin, Ethan Martin, Emma Martin, and Kaden Heggemeier; great-great-grandchildren Lydia Kueker and Payton LaChance; brother Dr. Ernest (Myrt) Schaper; and friend and companion Wyman Melching. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandchildren Cara Garner and Nicholas Garner. Mrs. Garner was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in St. Joe. She was the former owner of Garner’s Tavern in Renault. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at Zion United Church of Christ in St. Joe, Pastor Nancy Spier-Lee officiating. She is buried at Zion Cemetery in St. Joe. Memorials may be made to Zion United Church of Christ Steeple Fund.

Mary E. Meine nee Beckman, 80, of Waterloo, formerly of East Carondelet, died Nov. 25, 2006, in Belleville. She was born March 7, 1926, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late John H. and Mary M. Beckman nee Harned. She was married to the late Stanley Dodds. Mrs. Meine is survived by her children Leslie (Linda) Dodds of Clarksville, Mo., Mary (Floyd) Weaver of Dupo, and Dorothy Dodds of Columbia; grandchildren Sherry Weaver, Tammy Weaver, Christ Barnett, Jamie (Danielle) Barnett and Elaine (Jimmy) Hausman; great-grandchildren Victoria Weaver, Constance Barnett, Brian Donelson and Chelsea Donelson; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Stanley, grandson Floyd Weaver III, broths John and Gary, and sister Ann Tarman. Mrs. Meine was past president of VFW Post #6368 Ladies Auxiliary in Dupo. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Rick Lay officiating. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Roger A. Riese, 67, of Columbia, died Nov. 26, 2006, in East Carondelet. He was born Sept. 23, 1939, in Roseland, Neb., the son of the late Lester and Helen Riese nee Mitchell. He was married to the late Jackie Riese. Mr. Riese is survived by his children Vickie (Joe) Todd of West Frankfort, Judy Williams of West Frankfort, Barbara (Gary) Yrjanson of Columbia, Michael McIntyre of Dupo, and Tina (Ernest) Higgerson of East Carondelet; grandchildren Dale Gene (Jennifer) Kronk, Amanda Jean Kronk, Roger Michael Riese, Ernest Lee Higgerson III, Kelly Todd, Crystal Ann Williams, Jennifer Marie Higgerson, Jacqueline McIntyre, Joseph Wayne Higgerson, Ozzy Michael McIntyre, crystal Williams and Josh Gass; great-grandchildren Christen Leon Kronk and Bret Schumer; sisters Pat Herman of St. Louis, and Janice (Jerry) Keplinger of Godfrey; and brother Kenneth (Jan) Riese of St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and grandson Dale Taylor Kronk. Mr. Riese was a retired mechanic and welder from Mid-Town Garage in St. Louis. He also worked for Sugarloaf Township. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and received the Good Conduct award. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. David Liebnau officiating. He was buried with full military honors at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice.

Joseph A Dietz, 68, of Waterloo, died Nov. 26, 2006, in Waterloo. He was born May 11, 1938, in Waterloo, the son of the late Conrad and Lucille Dietz nee Fleming. He was married to Diane Dietz nee Erb. Mr. Dietz is survived by his son Allen Dietz of Waterloo; brother Donald (Joann) Dietz of Waterloo; sister Sister Dorothy Dietz ASC of red Bud, Mary (Robert) Toal of Waterloo, and Margaret Reinhold of Waterloo; sister-in-law Marilyn Asinger of St. Louis; brothers-in-law Kenneth (Kathy) Erb of St. Louis, Robert Erb of St. Louis, and Stan (Pat) Erb of St. Louis; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Dietz was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1334, Labor Union #1244, and the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association’s Heart Fund.

Carl Wayne Patton, 85, of West Frankfort, died Nov. 30, 2006. He was born March 29, 1921, in Millersburg, Ind., the son of the late Archie and Mable Patton. He married Evelyn Patton nee Fleck in 1948. Mr. Patton is survived by his wife; children Dennis (Sue) Patton of Columbia, Terry (Gary) Warren of West Frankfort, Ind., and David (Theresa) Patton of West Frankfort, Ind.; brother Kenneth and sister Shirley. Mr. Patton was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in West Frankfort. He served his country as a U.S. Marine for four years, serving in the Pacific Theatre and surviving the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. He retired from Central Illinois Public Service Company (now Ameren / IP) after 34 years and was a member of the Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Mr. Patton’s family remembers him as their cornerstone, missed for his wisdom, loving ways, sense of humor, teasing aggravation, blue eyes and loving smile. He had a passion for the outdoors as an avid fisherman and great hunter. He will be remembered for his never-ending thirst to serve and care for his family and to give to those less fortunate. A military service was held at Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort, and he was cremated. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Clothing Room and Food Bank in West Frankfort.

Shirley J. Spurgeon nee Pennington, 59, of Valmeyer, formerly of Columbia, died Nov. 30, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Feb. 19, 1947, in Pittsburg, Ken., the daughter of the late Roscoe and Edith R. Pennington nee Miller. She married Roger Spurgeon in 1962. Mrs. Spurgeon is survived by her husband; son Brian (Robin) Spurgeon of Valmeyer; daughter Patricia (Bruce) Stroh of O’Fallon, Mo.; grandchildren Reed Spurgeon, Wyatt Spurgeon and Andrea Stroh; brother James (Fern) Pennington of Columbia; sisters Juanita (Ivan) Linhardt of Bowling Green, Ken., and Billie (Dale) Grogan of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and so Anthony Spurgeon. Mrs. Spurgeon attended First Baptist Church in Columbia. She was retired from Columbia Unit District #4, where she worked as an aide. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service was at First Baptist Church in Columbia, Pastor Jonathan Peters officiating. She is buried at College Hill Cemetery in Belle, Mo. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Building Fund in Columbia.

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Shirlea K. Brandenburg nee Krug, 78, died Oct. 2, 2006 in St. Louis. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Centralia, the daughter of the late John G. and Eleanor Krug nee Souers. Mrs. Brandenburg is survived by her son H. Kurt Brandenburg of Chicago; brother Douglas (Mildred) Krug of St. Louis; and sisters Wyona (Carroll) Crosley of Columbia and Janell (Ed) Carroll of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother John Kendall Krug. Mrs. Brandenburg was a retired legal secretary and had worked at several area law firms. A private family graveside service was held at Odd Fellows Cemetery in McLeansboro. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia of the Columbia Public Library.

James R. Dossett, 63, of Columbia, died Oct. 2, 2006. He was born Aug. 12, 1943, in Mt. Carmel, the son of Iona Dossett nee Romershausen of Evansville, Ind., and the late James R. Dossett Sr. He was married to Betty L. Aylsworth. Mr. Dossett is survived by his mother; wife; sons Jeffrey (Stephanie) Dossett of Columbia and Steven (Cheryl) Dossett of Columbia; and siblings John (Carla) Dossett of Evansville, Ind., Tom (Terri) Dossett of Waterloo, Chuck (Connie) Dossett of Elberfeld, Ind., and Mary Jo Kinder of Evansville, Ind. He was preceded in death by his father, brother Jack Dossett and sister Kay Dossett. Mr. Dossett was retired from Barnes-Jewish Hospital as an electrician. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A private funeral service was held. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Waterloo or the Midwest Fury Soccer Club.

Phillip Ronald Nobbe, newborn son of Todd and Jamie Nobbe, died Oct. 2, 2006. He is survived by his parents; twin brother Patrick and brothers Alex, Aaron and Patrick; paternal grandparents James and Bonnie Nobbe; maternal grandparents Don and Barb Hesterberg; paternal great-grandmothers Leola Nobbe and Agnes Wortmann; maternal great-grandparents Laverne Hesterberg and Norene Becker; and an aunt and uncles. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Roland Nobbe, Melvin Wortmann, Vernon Hesterberg and Walter Becker. A private graveside service was held at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

William Christopher “Bill Irish” Boyle Jr., 84, of Belleville, died Oct. 5, 2006, in Belleville. He was born May 16, 1922, the son of the late William Christopher and Almyra Boyle nee Sheer. He was married to the late Mary Louise Boyle nee Cunningham. Mr. Boyle is survived by his daughters Dolores Boyle of Denver, Colo., and Carolyn (Roy) Lantry of Millstadt; grandchildren Brian Lantry and Sarah Lantry; sister-in-law Dolores Cunningham; brother-in-law Joseph (Mary) Cunningham; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Charles Boyle. Mr. Boyle was a retired steam fitter for Five Star and he belonged to the union local. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Visitation was at Strauss Funeral Home and Apartment Community Chapel at Our Lady of the Snows. A funeral mass was at Apartment Community Chapel at Our Lady of the Snows, Fr. Robert Braun officiating. He is buried at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Belleville.

Augustus Robert Fridrichs, 86, of Millstadt, formerly of Waterloo, died Oct. 6, 2006, in Millstadt. He was born Nov. 12, 1919, in Waterloo, the son of the late Armin L. and Mary K. Fridrichs nee Pohlmann. Mr. Fridrichs is survived by his sister Jean (Seldon) Siegfried of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; nieces Judy (David) Eberhard of Oswego, and Joli Hern of Millstadt; and cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harold Fridrichs in infancy. Mr. Fridrichs was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

Arlene Steele, 72, of Columbia, died Oct. 6, 2006, in Columbia. She was born Sept. 10, 1934, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Herbert J. and Laura Vogt nee Stillman. Ms. Steele is survived by her brother David (Linda) Vogt of Columbia, and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Steele was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a retired registered nurse. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Church, Fr. Steve Gira officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Joseph C. Colley, 58, of Columbia, died Oct. 7, 2006, in Columbia. He was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Mammoth Springs, Ark., the son of the late William and Audrey Phelps nee Colley. He was married to Martha Colley nee Lampe. Mr. Colley is survived by his wife; children Jeremy Colley of Laurel, Miss., Elizabeth Colley of Columbia, and Nicholas Colley of Columbia; grandchild Audra Colley; sister Louise (S.O.) Beren of Wichita, Kan.; and a son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Phelps. Mr. Colley attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where he was an usher. He was a past Grand Knight and chancellor for the Knights of Columbus #6165, was an active member of the 4^th Degree, and organized many of the local blood drives. He was employed by St. Anthony’s Medical Center as a surgical instrument technician. He was also a member of the Columbia Kiwanis. 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 Catholic Church or Loving Touch Pregnancy Center in Waterloo.

Eileen L. Krebel, 83, of Prairie du Rocher, died Oct. 7, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born April 21, 1923, in Prairie du Rocher, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary DuFrenne nee Deterding. She was married to the late Oscar Krebel; he preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Krebel is survived by her children Kay (Jim) Vogt of Fults, Barbara (Bill) Ruby of Valmeyer, Dennis (Elaine) Krebel of Red Bud, Gary (Tammy) Krebel of Columbia; grandchildren Michele (Bill) Thien, Lisa (Mark) Shevlin, Brandi (Paul) Henry, Kyle Krebel, Julie Krebel, Amanda Krebel and Rebecca Krebel; great-grandchildren Erick, Abbey, Evan and Auggie Thien, Marlie and Drew Shevlin, and Bailee Henry; sister Goldie Fausz of Red Bud; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Evelyn Moll. Mrs. Krebel was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher and St. Ann’s Altar Sodality. She worked at the Little Cupboard Restaurant in Prairie du Rocher, and she worked as a housekeeper at the Ruma Convent. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher, Fr. Albert Kreher officiating. She is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairie du Rocher. Memorials may be made to Cedar Bluff Park in Fults, Hospice of Southern Illinois or Prairie du Rocher Park Beautification Fund.

Marilyn Joan Hofstetter nee Wilde, 71, of Dupo died Oct. 8, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 19, 1935, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Alvin and Minnie Wilde nee Bauman. She was married to the late Gilbert W. Hofstetter. Mrs. Hofstetter is survived by her children Gilbert (Sue) Hofstetter, Gerald Hofstetter, Geoffrey Hofstetter and Gene Hofstetter; grandchildren Tammy (David) Martin and Adam Hofstetter; sister-in-law Bernice Arras; niece Jean Stroisch; great-nephews Michael and Daniel Stroisch; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son Glen Hofstetter in infancy. Mrs. Hofstetter was a member of Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, where she was in the Women’s Guild. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. She is buried at Zion Bohnmeier Cemetery in East Carondelet. Memorials may be made to Zion Bohnmeier Cemetery Fund.

Alvina M. Schneider nee Andres, 82, of Waterloo, died Oct. 8, 2006, in Des Peres, Mo. She was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Harrisonville, the daughter of the late Adam and Elizabeth Andres nee Wuertz. She was married to Jerome J. Schneider. Mrs. Schneider is survived by her husband; children Joan Bade, Janel Holmes, Marietta Schneider, Jerome (Deborah) Schneider, Jenny (Joe) Gibson, Joseph (Debi) Schneider, Angela (Rick) Kirleis, and Allison (John) Herrington; 19 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Callistus “Chick” Andres; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Schneider was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Church. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Ss. Peter and Paul Church.

Joshua David Garland, 28, of Millstadt, died Oct. 8, 2006, in Belleville. He was born April 11, 1978, in Belleville, the son of Larry and Susan Garland nee Etling. Mr. Garland is survived by his parents; sister Sarah Garland; grandparents Homer and Dorothy Etling; aunts Gwen Metternich, Dorothy Clement, Mary Traeger and Cheryl Gordon; uncles Allen Garland, Cecil Garland, Bruce Garland and Glen Garland; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncles Edward Garland, Joseph Garland and aunt Eva Persch. Mr. Garland was a union carpenter with local #433. Visitation and a funeral service were at Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt. He is buried at St. Paul United Church of Christ Cemetery in Floraville.

Dorothea A. Brandt nee Offermann, 84, of Waterloo, died Oct. 9, 2006, in Red Bud. She was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Fults, the daughter of the late John D. and Katerina Offermann nee Wild. She was married to the late Elmer W. Brandt. Mrs. Brandt is survived by her daughter Carol (Larry) Nottmeier of Fults; grandson Lonnie (Heidi) Nottmeier of Fults; great-granddaughters Leslie Nottmeier and Amanda Nottmeier; and siblings Ervin (Vera) Rippelmeyer, Walter (Hilda) Scheibe, Theodore Offermann and John (Mabel) Offermann. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother George Offermann; and sisters Olga Juelfs, Adele Merlenbach, Clara Josten and Frieda Schatte. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Nancy Spier-Lee officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Zion United Church of Christ in Waterloo or Senior Haven.

Juanita M. LeTempf nee Bennett, 78, of Dupo, died Oct. 10, 2006, in Belleville. She was born Nov. 30, 1927, in Roxanna, the daughter of the late Buck and Gladys Bennett nee Free. Mrs. LeTempf is survived by her children Charlotte (Bruce) Warswick of Ankeny, Iowa, Michael L. (Deborah) Simmons of Columbia, Roger D. (Jane) Simmons of East Carondelet, and Susan (Derrick) Bartotto of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Marvie D. Simmons, second husband Louis J. LeTempf, siblings Clifford Bennett, Pauline Johnson and Harold Bennett, and two sisters in infancy. Visitation and a funeral service were held at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Maplewood Church of Christ in Cahokia.

Irma V. Rehmer nee Dinga, 90, of Waterloo, died Oct. 11, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born March 18, 1916, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late John and Isabella Dinga nee Bela. She was married to the late Clarence Rehmer. Mrs. Rehmer is survived by her daughters Elaine (Tom) Carr of Waterloo, and Linda (Willard) Krebel of Waterloo; grandchildren John (Janice) Rehmer, Sarah (Mike) O’Reilly, Jay (Pattie) Carr, Derek (Jenny) Carr, Amy (Mark) Wetzler, Ginger (Nick) Amann, and Casey (Dawn) Krebel; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Paul (Becky) Dinga of Belleville; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Roger A. Rehmer, infant daughter Melvina Mae Rehmer, a sister and brothers. Mrs. Rehmer was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, and Ladies Aid. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Tony Troup officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waterloo.

Irene E. Scherle, 80, of Evansville, died Oct. 15, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Prairie du Rocher, the daughter of the late Henry and Elsie Schmidt nee Menke. She was married to Percy Scherle. Mrs. Scherle is survived by her husband; children Kenneth (Judy) Scherle of Ruma, Betty (George) Kawalec of Ruma, Larry (Cheryl) Scherle of Ruma, Dale (Sandy) Scherle of Evansville, Frances (Scott) Studt of Waterloo, Kay (Scott) Scheibe of Prairie du Rocher, and Arlene (Edward) Martin of New Athens; 13 grandchildren; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Ralph Scherle, and brothers Leo Schmidt and Oscar Schmidt. Mrs. Scherle was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma and was an avid quilter. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral mass was at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ruma, Fr. Tom Stout officiating. She is buried at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Evansville.

Pauline A. “Polly” Carter nee Sveticki, 70, of Waterloo, died Oct. 13, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born July 5, 1936, in Barkley, W. Va., the daughter of the late Tony and Lillian Sveticki nee Horvath. She was married to Glendon Carter. Mrs. Carter is survived by her husband; daughter Tracy (Dave) Haverstick of Pacific, Mo.; sisters Lillian Rogalski of Detroit, Mich., Katie (Joe) Cindrich of Detroit, Mich., and Elizabeth Van China of Roseville, Mo.; grandson Jonathan Haverstick of Pacific, Mo.; and special friends Dr. Michael Konstan of Cleveland, Ohio, Barb (Jesus) Quinones, Jimmy, Dario and Ally Quinones, all of Waterloo, and Mike Dougherty of Red Bud. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons John Carter, Glenn Carter and Gregory Carter, and two sisters. Visitation and a funeral service were at De Fabio Funeral Home. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Mary Margaret Raitt nee Moore, 84, of Waterloo, formerly of Dupo, died Oct. 15, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Feb. 17, 1922, in Ackerman, Miss., the daughter of the late Lee A. and Eva Moore nee Porter. She was married to the late Hubert S. Raitt Sr. Mrs. Raitt is survived by her children Scott (Kathy) Raitt of Waterloo, and Joyce (Kevin) Kerr of Rockton; grandchildren Jodi (Don) Doerr, Jan (Jim) Turley, Stephanie Kerr and Hillarie Kerr; great-grandchildren Jennifer Warner, Jimmy Turley and Jenny Turley; siblings Sara Frances Jenkins of Memphis, Tenn., Bob (June) Moore of Stockbridge, Ga., and Esther (Joe) Rockwell of Pascagoula, Miss.; sisters-in-law Ruth Raitt of Dupo and Tommie Raitt of Las Vegas, Nev.; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Raitt was a member of First Baptist Church of Waterloo. She was also a member of Eastern Star. She was a longtime employee of Monroe County Care and Rehab Center and was a certified instructor at Belleville Area College. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Steve Nell officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill.

Roy F. Nobbe, 91, of Waterloo, died Oct. 16, 2006, in Waterloo. He was born July 10, 1915, in Waterloo, the son of the late Fred and Amalia Nobbe nee Rabbermann. He was married to the late Esther Nobbe nee Schaper. Mr. Nobbe is survived by his daughter Nancy (Joseph) Frank of Waterloo; grandchildren Michael (Julie) Frank, Davie (Katie) Frank, and Kimberly Frank; great-grandchildren Joey Frank and Ryan Frank, sister Hulda Wink; and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers Otto Nobbe and Arthur Nobbe. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Tony Troup officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. 

Theodore G. Offermann, 95, of Waterloo, died Oct. 16, 2006, in Waterloo. He was born Aug. 16, 1911, in Renault, the son of the late John D. and Katherina Offermann nee Wild. He was married to the late Ruth Offermann. Mr. Offermann is survived by his son Larry (Karen) Offermann of Waterloo; grandchildren Brian Offermann and Amy Offermann; siblings Vera (Ervin) Rippelmeyer of Waterloo, Hilda Scheibe of Waterloo and John (Mabel) Offermann of Columbia; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters and a brother. Mr. Offermann was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo. He was also a member of the American Legion for more than 60 years and the Monroe County Farm Bureau. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired farmer. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Arnilda L. Germann nee Mueller, 101, of Columbia, formerly of Millstadt, died Oct. 18, 2006, in Columbia. She was born May 3, 1905, in Millstadt Township, the daughter of the late Fred and Louise Mueller nee Guckes. She was married to the late Harry G. Germann. Mrs. Germann is survived by her nieces Corine Bratzel and Geraldine (Jake) Hough; other nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Frederick Mueller, brother-in-law Leroy Poetker, sister-in-law Ether Mae “Dolly” Mueller, sister Meta Poetker and nephew Gerald Kempf. Mrs. Germann was a member of Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt. She was also a charter member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7980 in Millstadt. Visitation and a funeral service were at Strauss Funeral Home, Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. She is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt.

James O. Williamson, 85, of Dupo, died Oct. 18, 2006, in Belleville. He was born Nov. 29, 1920, in Dupo, the son of the late Zomie “Elmer” and Elsie Williamson nee Kneezel. He was married to Georgia Williamson nee Tinney. Mr. Williamson is survived by his wife; sons Garree (Carol) Williamson and Donald (Virginia) Jelinek; daughter Nancy (Gary) Noedel; grandchildren Matthew Williamson, Nathan Williamson, Stacy (Justin) Perry, Dan Noedel, Sally Noedel and Donnie Jelinek; great-grandchildren Rylie Perry and Gavin Perry; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Anita Williamson; brothers Harvey “Zeke” Williamson and Glen Williamson; and sisters Betty Wilson, Juanita Blaylock and Helen Overbey. Mr. Williamson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He worked at Monsanto in Sauget, where he was a chemical operator for more than 30 years before he retired. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Matt Friz officiating. He is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Fern Adams nee Stafford, 90, of Columbia, died Oct. 21, 2006. She was born Sept. 19, 1916, in Boss, Mo., the daughter of the late Mont and Minta Stafford nee Stuart. She was married to the late I. Russell Adams; he preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Adams is survived by her sons Tom (Joan) Adams of Columbia, and Gary (Janice) Adams of Peoria; grandchildren Mark (Tamara) Kohlenberger, Shawn Adams, Erik Adams and Chris Adams; great-grandchildren Olivia Kohlenberger and Emily Kohlenberger; and brothers Winford Stafford of Fenton, Mo., and Glenn (Margaret) Stafford of Barnhart, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Alma Parker and Geraldine Bay. Mrs. Adams was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia. She was retired from Ricetix in St. Louis as a machine operator. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Rev. Don Branson officiating. She is buried at Boss Cemetery in Boss, Mo. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Columbia.

Alma Florence Adelia Pellmann nee Giffhorn, 93, of Millstadt, died Oct. 22, 2006, in Columbia. She was born April 5, 1913, in Columbia, the daughter of the late William and Amelia Giffhorn nee Kremmel. She was married to Fredrick P. Pellmann. Mrs. Pellmann is survived by her children Neil (Janice) Pellmann of New Lenox, Dale (Kathy) Pellmann of Indianapolis, Ind., and Don (Vicki) Pellmann of Belleville; grandchildren Jill (Dan) Lanigan, Marc Pellmann, Nicole (Bryan) Cantu, Amber (Kent) Hackstadt, Sean Pellmann, Brittany Pellmann, Tom Pellmann, Scott Pellmann and Mariella Pellmann; step-grandchildren Michael Dulle, Laura (Joe) Brandt, Matthew Dulle and Annie Dulle; great-granddaughter Charli Louise Hackstadt; brother-in-law Herman (Darlene) Pellmann of Millstadt; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Pellmann was a member of Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt, Zion Chancel Choir and Zion Women’s Fellowship. She was a volunteer for American Red Cross and was involved with Kitchen Band and Stag Brewery Retirees’ Group, and was a former member of Golden Age Club. Visitation was at Strauss Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt, Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. She is buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt or Millstadt Senior Center.

Loren “Bud” Marlow, 80, of the Sparta-Pinckneyville area, died Oct. 22, 2006, in St. Louis. He was born March 15, 1926, in Pinckneyville, the son of the late Herbert D. and Ellen Marlow nee McQuary. Mr. Marlow is survived by his daughters Carolyn Morrison (Dale Robertson) of Sparta, Cathy Mueller of Florida, and Rachel Bescher of Red Bud; sons Mike (Stacy) Marlow of California, David Marlow of Red Bud, Jason Marlow of Red Bud and Mark Marlow of Red Bud; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Same (Sam) Wine of Coulterville, Olga Lowe of Sparta, and Dean Thomas of Sparta; great-aunt Ruth Vertdvsck, and special friend Kathy Marlow of Red Bud. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Mel Marlow and son Dwight Marlow. Visitation and a funeral service were at McDaniel Funeral Home in Sparta, Pastors Robinson and Rothweisch officiating. He is buried at Coulterville City Cemetery in Coulterville.

Margaret Ann Range nee Graff, 76, of Dupo, died Oct. 23, 2006, in East St. Louis. She was born June 7, 1930, in Murphysboro, the daughter of the late John Winfield and Mae Rosalie Graff nee Bucholz. She was married to Floyd “Buck” Range of Dupo. Mrs. Range is survived by her children Carole (Rex) Hancock of Columbia, and Debbie (Terry) Aldridge of Dupo; grandchildren Heather (Kip) Queveraux, Christopher Hancock, Courtney Aldridge, Brandon Aldridge and Brett Aldridge; brother Glenn (Hilda) Graff; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters Melba Graff and Wilma Graff. Mrs. Range was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Cahokia. She was also a member of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Cahokia, Rev. Jonathan Winterfeldt officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Cahokia.

Ester Geraldine Brinker nee Peters, 73, of Dupo, died Oct. 23, 2006, in Belleville. She was born Jan. 1, 1933, in Corning, Ark., the daughter of the late Calvin and Ethel Peters nee Keys. She was married to the late Lawrence Brinker. Mrs. Brinker is survived by her children David (Mary) Settlemoir of Cahokia, and Lorene (David) Lord of Dupo; grandchildren Andrea Settlemoir, Christina (Wally) Settlemoir, John Fitzgerald, Nikki (Chris) Raeber and Jeremy Raeber, Stephanie Lord and Sarah Lord; step-grandson Matthew Lord; two great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Debbie Settlemoir; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Calvin “Sonny” Settlemoir and daughter Kathy Settlemoir. Mrs. Birkner was a member of Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Cahokia. She was co-owner of Brinker’s Jewelry Shop in Dupo. Visitation and a funeral service were held at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo, Pastor James Wood officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Gary Bradley, 48, formerly of Waterloo, died Oct. 28, 2006. He is survived by his daughters Lauren and Kristen, both of Belleville; sisters Barbara (Carl) Uhlig; brothers Joe (Mona) Bradley, Jim (Carolyn) Bradley and Rick (Sue) Bradley; and nieces and nephews. Mr. Bradley was a communications manager and magazine editor. Visitation was at Ambruster Donnelly Mortuary. A funeral mass was at Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church in Creve Coeur. A private burial was held. Memorials may be made to the Gary S. Bradley Memorial Trust Fund, c/o Bank of America, 10263 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63124.

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Donald W. Johns, 53, of Shiloh, died Sept. 1, 2006, in Creal Springs. He was born Jan. 9, 1953, in St. Louis, the son of Doris E. Johns of Gainsville and Ava Louise (Woods) Johns of Catawissa. Mr. Johns is survived by his daughters Melissa Louise Johns of O’Fallon, Stacy MaKayla Johns of Waterloo; brother Jackie (Joyce) Johns of Creal Springs; sister Sue (Tom) Strayhorn of Catawissa, Mo.; special friend Dianne Malinski; and nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Mr. Johns served in the U.S. Air Force during the post-Vietnam era. Visitation and funeral services were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Brother Keith McDannel officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Head Injury Association or Spinal Cord Research.

Mattie Tella Pentecost nee Worthington, 89, of Florissant, Mo., formerly of Dupo, died Sept. 2, 2006, Florissant, Mo. She was born Nov. 8, 1916, in Huntington, Ore., the daughter of the late Roy Phillip and Hazel Worthington nee Peters. She was married to the late George Pentecost. Mrs. Pentecost is survived by her son William (Ruth) Pentecost, grandsons Barry W. (Kathy) Pentecost, David M. (Diane) Pentecost and Jeffrey B. (Lisa) Pentecost; great-grandchildren Ryan, Kayla, Amber, Veronica, Chandler and Mallory; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Robert Pentecost. Mrs. Pentecost was a member of First Congregational Church in Dupo. Visitation and funeral services were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Robert Lee officiating. She is buried at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

John Trodus, 89, of East Carondelet, died Sept. 4, 2006, in East Carondelet. He was born Sept. 11, 1916, in East St. Louis, the son of the late Peter and Josephine Trodus nee Tomaszewski, Twardowski. He was married to the late Florine Louise Trodus. Mr. Trodus is survived by his sons Alan R. Trodus of Florissant, Mo., and John G. Trodus of Dupo; daughters Karen (Sonny) Pratt of Dupo, Debra (Billy) King of Waterloo, and Pam (Skip) Edwards of Collinsville; grandchildren Kendra Koonce, Michael Koonce, Tracy Diel, Steve Diel, Candace Biggs, Jeff Biggs, Jonathan Schlemmer, Jenny Schlemmer, Toni Lankau, Alan James (Elizabeth) Trodus, Clifford Aldridge, Lisa Aldridge, Tina Edwards, Victoria Edwards and Dennis Ryan Schlemmer; great-grandchildren Taylor Koonce, Mallory Koonce, Micayla Koonce, Brayden Koonce, Bryce Koonce, Joshua Biggs, Corey Biggs, Abigail Biggs, Camden Biggs, Lillian Schlemmer, Samantha Brenden, Matthew Lankau, Nathan Aldridge, Allison Aldridge, Ethan Aldridge and Jordan Aldridge, and was expecting two more great-grandchildren; sister Cecilia Kegel; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter-in-law Marti Trodus, granddaughter Annette Michelle Pratt, sisters Anna and Mary, and brothers Anthony, Steve, Joseph, Frank, Leo, Charles, Joseph, Adam and John in infancy. Mr. Trodus was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was in Company C, 401^st Engineer battalion, where he achieved the rank of tech 4. While in the infantry division he marched through Northern Africa, Italy and Sicily. He was a retired maintenance worker for Hussmann Refrigeration in Bridgeton, Mo. He was a member of the American Legion Post 485 in Dupo, was a lifetime member of VFW Post 805 in O’Fallon, and was a member of Anglers and Falling Springs Conservation Club. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. He is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Anna Myrtle Andres nee Linker, 92, of Valmeyer, died Sept. 5, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Aug. 26, 1914, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Herman and Margaret Linker nee Weber. She was married to George Andres Sr. Mrs. Andres is survived by her children Mary Ann (Curtis) Henke of Pittsburgh, Mo., Barbara Meyer of Kirkwood, Mo., George (Pam) Andres of Edwardsville, and Margie (Bob) Kuhlman of Largo, Fla.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings Eugene (Wilma) Linker of Waterloo, Martha (Mac) McNutty of Norwood, N.Y., Peggy Gray of Omaha, Neb., Betty Benz of Valmeyer, and Louise (Floyd) Kohnz of Waterloo; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Dorothy Danley, brother Jerry Linker and son-in-law Richard Meyer. Mrs. Linker was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer, Fr. Ted Baumann officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Madonnaville. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill (formerly Monroe County Care and Rehab Center) or in the form of masses.

Edna Mae Rodenberg, 56, of Dupo, died Sept. 5, 2006, in Dupo. She was born Sept. 5, 1950, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Eddy and Ruth Ann Schneeberger nee Schlemmer, Ham. She was married to Kenny Rodenberg. Mrs. Rodenberg is survived by her husband; children John David Hern and Richard A. Hern; step-children Kenny Rodenberg and Jami Rodenberg; grandchildren Ryan Hern, Tiffani Hern, Tyler Hern, Tori Hern and Taylor Hern; daughter-in-law Kath Hern; brothers Bob Ham and John Schneeberger; sister Barbara Brown; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Linda Albright, brother Eddy Schneeberger and aunt Mamie Schlemmer. Mrs. Rodenberg worked for Schnucks as a stocker and she previously worked as a nurse’s aid. Visitation and funeral services were at Dashner Funeral Home, Rev. Rick Lay officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.

Cecilia E. Schaefer nee Kreher, 87, of Columbia, died Sept. 8, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 2, 1918, in Prairie du Long Township, the daughter of the late Edward and Marie Kreher nee Hoernschemeyer, and the step-daughter of the late Mathilda Kreher nee Maurer. She was married to the late Arthur Schaefer; he preceded her in death in 1975. Mrs. Schaefer is survived by her sons Edward (Mary) Schaefer and Norman (Clara Schaefer, both of Columbia; grandchildren Sandra (Doug) Mercille, Jacqueline Costner, Michael (Crystal) Schaefer, Janice Schaefer, Cynthia Schaefer, Matthew Schaefer, Michelle (Joe) Veselsky, Melissa Schaefer and Mark Schaefer; great-grandchildren Jadie Mercille, Katrina Costner, Michael Costner Jr., Thomas Schaefer and Elisabeth Schaefer; siblings Marie (John) Mueth, Ethel Voegele, Clyde (Anna Mae) Kreher, Esther Eckart, Ruth (Robert) Speichinger, Bertram (Ethel Mae) Kreher, Joseph (Evelyn) Kreher and Estella (Victor) Mueth; sister-in-law Clarissa Imming; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Schaefer attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Sodality. She was also a member of the Columbia Senior Citizens. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund or in the form of masses.

Paula Denise Madden nee McFarland, 43, of Dupo, died Sept. 10, 2006, in St. Louis. She was born July 3, 1963, in Patuxon River, Md., the daughter of Darrell McFarland and Barbara McFarland nee Tyler. Mrs. McFarland is survived by her parents; children Shannon McFarland, Erin Madden, Erica Madden and Jimmy Madden; niece Fallon McFarland; and aunts, an uncle, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her sister Carlis Lynn McFarland; maternal grandparents John and Helen Tyler and paternal grandparents Archie and Carlis McFarland. Ms. Madden was a member of Church of Christ in Cahokia. Visitation and funeral services were at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo, Rev. Dwayne Ray officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Church of Christ in Cahokia or the American Cancer Society.

Arlou W. Rippelmeyer Frisch nee Hoerr, 89, of Swansea, formerly of Waterloo, died Sept. 10, 2006, in Swansea. She was born Sept. 14, 1916, in Maeystown, the daughter of the late Henry and Emma Hoerr nee Rodenberg. She was preceded in death by husbands Arnold Rippelmeyer and Oliver Frisch. Mrs. Rippelmeyer is survived by her children Marlene L. (Leroy) Vogel-Karsten of Marissa, and Darrel R. (Donna) Rippelmeyer of Belleville; grandchildren Susan Mouser of Swansea, Scott (Bridget) Vogel of Blair, Brian S. (Rebecca) Rippelmeyer of Belleville, and Michelle Lyn (Todd) Morris of Des Moines, Iowa; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; sister Laverne Whelan of Waterloo; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, sister Delma Henry, brothers Earl Hoerr and Walter Hoerr, granddaughter Gwen Vogel and son-in-law Norbert Vogel. Mrs. Rippelmeyer 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 in Maeystown, 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 Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Roy E. Salzman, 78, of Granite City, died Sept. 10, 2006, in Edwardsville. He was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Carlock, the son of the late John A. and Florence Salzman nee Holderly. He was married to Betty J. Salzman nee Staley. Mr. Salzman is survived by his wife; daughter Margaret R. Salzman of Granite City; son Paul D. Salzman of Granite City; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Violet Salzman of Viroqua, Wisc.; and nephew Kenneth Salzman of Viroqua, Wisc. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joseph Salzman. Mr. Salzman was a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local #98. He also belonged to the Edwardsville Municipal B