December
 

Marie C. Miles, 98, of Waterloo, formerly of St. Louis and Carbondale, died Dec. 6 at Oak Hill in Waterloo. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen (Howard) Hood; a son, John (Donna) Miles; a brother, Bernard Mikus; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial mass was celebrated at St. Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale Monday, Dec. 17. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, next to her late husband Leroy, their two infant sons, her parents, brothers and sisters. Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

Paul H. Brinkmann Sr., 73, of Dupo, died Dec. 7, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born Oct. 17, 1934, in Waterloo, the son of the late John and Catherine (Korte) Brinkmann. He married to LaVerne Bordewisch on Oct. 29, 1955, in Dupo. He was a life member of Columbia Blue Lodge #474 A.F. & A.M., Mended Hearts Chapter 120 of St. Louis, Gasoline and Engine Club of Missouri and Illinois, Compasses Guild - Masons of Union Electric in St. Louis. He worked with the Cub Scouts in Dupo for many years and served as a Cub Master. He was a Past Watchman of Shepards of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem - Mission Shrine #102 and served 21 months in the U. S. Army in Germany following the Korean Conflict. He retired as a motor transportation supervisor from Ameren U.E. in June 1993, after 32 years of service. Paul enjoyed his family, especially the granddaughters, antique tractors and woodworking. In addition to his wife, survivors include sons Paul Brinkmann Jr. and Jeff (Janet) Brinkmann, all of Dupo; granddaughters Christie and Courtney Brinkmann; brother Wilbur (Irma) Brinkmann of Waterloo; sisters-in-law Jean (Dave) Wiese and Karon (Roy) Bicklein of Waterloo, Viola Linke of Dupo, and Sharon (Gary) Donnell of Duluth, Ga.; an aunt, Ruth Raitt; godchildren, nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cletus "Cookie" Brinkmann; sister, Esther Mehrtens, a brother and sister in infancy; in-laws Clifford, Sr. and Alma (Weissenborn) Bordewisch; brother-in-law, Klaus Linke; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clifford Jr. and Marie Bordewisch. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia, where Masonic services were conducted. The funeral service was at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, with Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. He was buried at Zion Bohnemeier Cemetery in East Carondelet. Contributions may be made to the church's elevator fund or Shriner's Hospital for Children.  

Eleanora M. Arras, nee Hofstetter, 90, Belleville, formerly of East Carondelet, died Saturday, Dec. 8, at Four Fountains Care Center. She was born June 28, 1917 in Centreville, the daughter of the late Walter Hofstetter and Wilhelmina (Metter) Hofstetter. She was married to the late Erwin L. Arras, who died March 4, 2007. She was a member of the Women's Guild at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. Survivors include a son, Dennis (Phyllis) Arras of Belleville; grandchildren Kimberly (Glenn) Holtmann of Germantown and Cindy (Tom) Wolf of Belleville; great-grandchildren Kelly Holtmann, Scott (Fran) Holtmann, and Hannah Wolf; great-great-grandchildren Landon and Jason Holtmann; and sister-in-law, Bernice Arras of Columbia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home, where a funeral service was held, Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. She was buried at Zion Bohnemeier Cemetery in East Carondelet. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois in Belleville.

Katherine Garner, 90, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Lebanon and Springfield, Mo., died Dec. 8. She was the first child of the late Hugo and Martha Dashner Bremser of Waterloo. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garner, who died in 1999; a sister and brother-in-law; and two step-daughters. Survivors include a son, John Garner. She was cremated and there were no services. Arrangements by Charter Funerals. Local arrangements were handled by Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia.

Marcellus N. Flach, 89, of Belleville, died Dec. 10, 2007, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville. He was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Belleville. Mr. Flach served in the Army during World War II and was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He previously ran a tobacco route into Maeystown and other Monroe County areas. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Cathedral Parish in Belleville, where he counted the Sunday collection for 30 years. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society at Cathedral. Marcellus was a 65-year and honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus - Belleville Council 1028. He was an avid bowler for over 70 years with a high game of 277. He also loved to play cards and dance. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 30 years, Imogene, nee Stock, Flach, who died March 8, 1977; his second wife of 23 years, Otha, nee Taake, Linnemann-Flach, who died March 6, 2002; parents, Joseph J. and Mary nee Benedick Flach; his only brother, Leo C. Flach; and Leo's wife, Josephine, nee Luksza, Flach. Survivors include nephews Robert L. (Bonnie nee Howard) Flach of Millstadt and David L. (Diane nee Brueggemann) Flach of Mascoutah; great-nieces; two great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; step-children James (Ruth) Linnemann of Haslett, Mich., Joyce (Robert) Kitchell of Collinsville, Michael (Carolyn) Linnemann of Carlock, Alan (Cheryl) Linnemann of Waterloo and Carol (Floyd) Floarke of Valmeyer; step-grandchildren Rachel Linnemann, Katie Kitchell, Sarah, Kyle and Michael Steven (Terri) Linnemann; Brian, Nicholas, Charles and Rebecca Beall; Bryan, Laura and Matt Linnemann; and Jennifer, David and Michael (Kari Bouse) Berg; and step-great-grandchildren Emma Berg and Levi Berg. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Cathedral or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.-rennerfh.com. Visitation was at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville. Funeral service was at St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church in Belleville, with Father John Myler officiating. He was buried at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Belleville.

Harold G. K. Agne, 86, of Belleville died Dec. 11, 2007, at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. He was born July 29, 1921, in Belleville, the son of the late August and Otillia, nee Huwer, Agne. He was preceded in death by his wife, June nee Borders Agne; brothers Marvin Jerome August Agne and Tillo Robert Phillip Agne; and a sister, Melusine Lydia Otillia Henninger. Survivors include children Alderman James Harold (Carolyn) Agne of Columbia, Curt Allen (Jeanette) Agne of Belleville, Terry Marvin Agne of Villa Ricca, Ga., and Joan Louise (Joseph) English and Janet Sue (Donald) Dick of Belleville; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Harold worked with his family business, Belleville Dairy Distributing then served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II in the Pacific campaign, obtaining the rank of T/Sgt. He operated Terry TV Service for 40 forty years before retiring in 1985.  He served as Master Counselor for Tancred Chapter Order of DeMolay and received the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He was also a Master Mason and a member of the Belleville Shrine. He served as commander of American Legion Belleville Post 58 from 1962 to 1963. Funeral arrangements were handled by George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville. He was buried with military honors at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.

Ethel L. Rohlfing, 85, of Red Bud died Monday, Dec. 17. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Rohlfing, Sr. She was born May 11, 1922 at Valmeyer the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna K. (nee Hess) Lerch, Sr. Survivors include a son, Robert L. Rohlfing, Jr.; two brothers, Harold H. (Margie) Lerch and Theodore W. (Betty) Lerch, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Alois (Lavern) Rohlfing; sisters-in-law, Edith Lerch and Billie Lerch; nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Carlyle J. Lerch, Sr., Arlyn H. (Stumpy) Lerch and Robert E. Lerch; his in-laws, Albert and Emma (nee Rippelmeyer) Rohlfing; and a sister-in-law, Delores (Robert) Lerch. She was a member of St. John UCC, the Valmeyer American Legion Auxiliary, the Retired Teachers Association, Red Bud Women’s Club, the Red Bud Regional Hospital Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was conducted Friday, Dec. 17 at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer the Rev. David Riebeling officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.

Shelley Ann Warden, 32, of Dupo, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born April 9, 1975, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Keith Warden and Carol Warden. She was preceded in death by her niece, Jamie Cornelius. Survivors include her father, Keith (Mary) Warden Sr., her moth Carol Warden; sisters Sherry (Jim) Cornelius and Tammy Warden; brother Keith (Erica) Warden Jr.; step-sister Robin (Greg) Billmeyer; and nephews James, Jonathan and Ashley Cornelius. She was a supervisor for HBE Corp., and was a member of Roof Top Community Church in Afton. A visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo, where a funeral service was officiated by Rev. Matt Herndon. She was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness or the Lymphoma Society.

Dennis W. Kempf, 55, of Columbia died Dec. 24, at his home. He was born Sunday, May 4, 1952 in East St. Louis, the son of Hazel C. Kempf, nee Hoepfinger and the late Omer W. Kempf. Besides his mother, Mr. Kempf is survived by sons Jamie (Jennifer) Kempf and Jared A. Kempf; sisters Carolyn (Richard ) Hill and Kathleen D. Muskopf; grandchildren Cody and Emily Kempf; and nephews Jason (Mary) Moore, Eric, Evan and Adam Muskopf. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister in infancy, June Ann Kempf. He was retired from Ameren Union Electric in St. Louis. Visitation Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Lawlor Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Tim Wesemann at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis or Holy Cross Lutheran Church, East Carondelet.

Robert Bailey Burton, 73, of Waterloo, died Dec. 25, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Vandalia, Mo., the son of Ralph (Margaret) Burton and Elizabeth Hoffman nee Bailey. Survivors include his parents; wife, Carol Burton nee Magnan; sons Matthew, Andrew (Patricia) and John Burton, sister, Ann (Ernest) Hoodl and step-brother, William (Beth) Hammond. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force, received a forestry degree from the University of Illinois in 1962 and worked for the U.S. Forest Service until his retirement in 1990 and was a avid photographer. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at the funeral home, with Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. Memorials may be made to the Nature Conservancy or the University of Illinois Scholarship Fund.

Henry Seboldt, 81, of Fults, died Dec. 25, in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Renault, the son of the late Phillip and Katherine nee Heller Seboldt. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Brown; and brothers Ralph and Gilbert Seboldt. Survivors include sister, Vera Heitert; sister-in-law, Estelle (Glenn) Sauerwein; and nieces and nephews Ronnie (Paschal) Heitert, Kenneth (Vicki) Heitert, Sharon (Jim) Ryan, George Brown, Thomas Brown, Carol Brown, Pam (Mike) Reilly, Linda (Bob) Keller, Jim (Connie) Seboldt, Barb (Jim) Duzan and Mark (Brenda) Seboldt. He was a Korean War Veteran who was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, the Renault American Legion and the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, with Pastor Ralph Laufer officiating. He was buried at the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church, Concordia Seminary and the Monroe County Farm Bureau Foundation.

Albert "Al" Tounsand, 73, of Dupo, died Dec. 26, 2007, at his residence. He was born June 4, 1934, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., the son of the late Ira and Lela nee Hale Tounsand. He was a retired auto body man in St. Louis, Mo. He is preceded in death siblings Lee, Hazel, Phyllis, Earl, Herbert and Paul Michael. Survivors include wife, Freida Tounsand nee Bruce; children Alan (Holly) Tounsand of Cibolo, Tex., David (Carla) Tounsand of Bon Terre, Mo., and Marsha (Chuck) Kramer of Dupo; grandchildren Melody, Frank, Donnie and Monica Tounsand; and brothers Jeff (Jackie) Tounsand, Gene (Mary) Tounsand, Art (Rose) Tounsand and Rabon (Tony) Tounsand, all of Arkansas. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral followed at Dashners with Rev. Robert Lee officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital.

Joseph Frank Jr., 68, of Waterloo died Dec. 2 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. He was the husband of Nancy Frank (nee Nobbe). Mr. Frank was born April 14, 1939 in Yugoslavia, the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Maria Frank. He immigrated with his family to the United States at the age of 12 and later served in the U.S. Army. He became a United States citizen on Dec. 7, 1973. Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Michael (Julie) Frank, David (Katie) Frank and Kimberly Frank; four grandchildren, Joey and Ryan Frank and Alex and Maddie Frank; four brothers, Paul Frank, Franz (Hilda) Frank, Steven (Mary) Frank and Matthew (Linda) Frank; and sisters Cathy Placht and Mary (John) Brazelton; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home with burial at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery.

Marie C. Miles, 98, of Waterloo, formerly of St. Louis and Carbondale, died Dec. 6 at Oak Hill in Waterloo. Survivors include a daughter, Kathleen (Howard) Hood; a son, John (Donna) Miles; a brother, Bernard Mikus; six grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial mass was celebrated at St. Xavier Catholic Church in Carbondale Monday, Dec. 17. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, next to her late husband Leroy, their two infant sons, her parents, brothers and sisters. Memorials may be made to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center.

Paul H. Brinkmann Sr., 73, of Dupo, died Dec. 7, 2007, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born Oct. 17, 1934, in Waterloo, the son of the late John and Catherine (Korte) Brinkmann. He married to LaVerne Bordewisch on Oct. 29, 1955, in Dupo. He was a life member of Columbia Blue Lodge #474 A.F. & A.M., Mended Hearts Chapter 120 of St. Louis, Gasoline and Engine Club of Missouri and Illinois, Compasses Guild - Masons of Union Electric in St. Louis. He worked with the Cub Scouts in Dupo for many years and served as a Cub Master. He was a Past Watchman of Shepards of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem - Mission Shrine #102 and served 21 months in the U. S. Army in Germany following the Korean Conflict. He retired as a motor transportation supervisor from Ameren U.E. in June 1993, after 32 years of service. Paul enjoyed his family, especially the granddaughters, antique tractors and woodworking. In addition to his wife, survivors include sons Paul Brinkmann Jr. and Jeff (Janet) Brinkmann, all of Dupo; granddaughters Christie and Courtney Brinkmann; brother Wilbur (Irma) Brinkmann of Waterloo; sisters-in-law Jean (Dave) Wiese and Karon (Roy) Bicklein of Waterloo, Viola Linke of Dupo, and Sharon (Gary) Donnell of Duluth, Ga.; an aunt, Ruth Raitt; godchildren, nieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Cletus "Cookie" Brinkmann; sister, Esther Mehrtens, a brother and sister in infancy; in-laws Clifford, Sr. and Alma (Weissenborn) Bordewisch; brother-in-law, Klaus Linke; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clifford Jr. and Marie Bordewisch. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia, where Masonic services were conducted. The funeral service was at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo, with Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. He was buried at Zion Bohnemeier Cemetery in East Carondelet. Contri-butions may be made to the church's elevator fund or Shriner's Hospital for Children.  

Eleanora M. Arras, nee Hofstetter, 90, Belleville, formerly of East Carondelet, died Saturday, Dec. 8, at Four Fountains Care Center. She was born June 28, 1917 in Centreville, the daughter of the late Walter Hofstetter and Wilhelmina (Metter) Hofstetter. She was married to the late Erwin L. Arras, who died March 4, 2007. She was a member of the Women's Guild at Christ United Church of Christ in Dupo. Survivors include a son, Dennis (Phyllis) Arras of Belleville; grandchildren Kimberly (Glenn) Holtmann of Germantown and Cindy (Tom) Wolf of Belleville; great-grandchildren Kelly Holtmann, Scott (Fran) Holtmann, and Hannah Wolf; great-great-grandchildren Landon and Jason Holtmann; and sister-in-law, Bernice Arras of Columbia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home, where a funeral service was held, Rev. Kim Kelly officiating. She was buried at Zion Bohnemeier Cemetery in East Carondelet. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois in Belleville.

Katherine Garner, 90, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Lebanon and Springfield, Mo., died Dec. 8. She was the first child of the late Hugo and Martha Dashner Bremser of Waterloo. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garner, who died in 1999; a sister and brother-in-law; and two step-daughters. Survivors include a son, John Garner. She was cremated and there were no services. Arrangements by Charter Funerals. Local arrangements were handled by Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia.

Marcellus N. Flach, 89, of Belleville, died Dec. 10, 2007, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville. He was born Jan. 27, 1918, in Belleville. Mr. Flach served in the Army during World War II and was a retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He previously ran a tobacco route into Maeystown and other Monroe County areas. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Cathedral Parish in Belleville, where he counted the Sunday collection for 30 years. He was also a member of the Holy Name Society at Cathedral. Marcellus was a 65-year and honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus - Belleville Council 1028. He was an avid bowler for over 70 years with a high game of 277. He also loved to play cards and dance. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 30 years, Imogene, nee Stock, Flach, who died March 8, 1977; his second wife of 23 years, Otha, nee Taake, Linnemann-Flach, who died March 6, 2002; parents, Joseph J. and Mary nee Benedick Flach; his only brother, Leo C. Flach; and Leo's wife, Josephine, nee Luksza, Flach. Survivors include nephews Robert L. (Bonnie nee Howard) Flach of Millstadt and David L. (Diane nee Brueggemann) Flach of Mascoutah; great-nieces; two great-nephews; two great-great-nieces; step-children James (Ruth) Linnemann of Haslett, Mich., Joyce (Robert) Kitchell of Collinsville, Michael (Carolyn) Linnemann of Carlock, Alan (Cheryl) Linnemann of Waterloo and Carol (Floyd) Floarke of Valmeyer; step-grandchildren Rachel Linnemann, Katie Kitchell, Sarah, Kyle and Michael Steven (Terri) Linnemann; Brian, Nicholas, Charles and Rebecca Beall; Bryan, Laura and Matt Linnemann; and Jennifer, David and Michael (Kari Bouse) Berg; and step-great-grandchildren Emma Berg and Levi Berg. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Cathedral or to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com. Visitation was at George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville. Funeral service was at St. Peter's Cathedral Catholic Church in Belleville, with Father John Myler officiating. He was buried at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Belleville.

Harold G. K. Agne, 86, of Belleville died Dec. 11, 2007, at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion. He was born July 29, 1921, in Belleville, the son of the late August and Otillia, nee Huwer, Agne. He was preceded in death by his wife, June nee Borders Agne; brothers Marvin Jerome August Agne and Tillo Robert Phillip Agne; and a sister, Melusine Lydia Otillia Henninger. Survivors include children Alderman James Harold (Carolyn) Agne of Columbia, Curt Allen (Jeanette) Agne of Belleville, Terry Marvin Agne of Villa Ricca, Ga., and Joan Louise (Joseph) English and Janet Sue (Donald) Dick of Belleville; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Harold worked with his family business, Belleville Dairy Distributing then served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps during World War II in the Pacific campaign, obtaining the rank of T/Sgt. He operated Terry TV Service for 40 forty years before retiring in 1985.  He served as Master Counselor for Tancred Chapter Order of DeMolay and received the DeMolay Legion of Honor. He was also a Master Mason and a member of the Belleville Shrine. He served as commander of American Legion Belleville Post 58 from 1962 to 1963. Funeral arrangements were handled by George Renner and Sons Funeral Home in Belleville. He was buried with military honors at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna.

Ethel L. Rohlfing, 85, of Red Bud died Monday, Dec. 17. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Rohlfing, Sr. She was born May 11, 1922 at Valmeyer the daughter of the late Theodore and Anna K. (nee Hess) Lerch, Sr. Survivors include a son, Robert L. Rohlfing, Jr.; two brothers, Harold H. (Margie) Lerch and Theodore W. (Betty) Lerch, Jr.; a brother-in-law, Alois (Lavern) Rohlfing; sisters-in-law, Edith Lerch and Billie Lerch; nieces, nephews, cousins and aunts. Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, Carlyle J. Lerch, Sr., Arlyn H. (Stumpy) Lerch and Robert E. Lerch; his in-laws, Albert and Emma (nee Rippelmeyer) Rohlfing; and a sister-in-law, Delores (Robert) Lerch. She was a member of St. John UCC, the Valmeyer American Legion Auxiliary, the Retired Teachers Association, Red Bud Women’s Club, the Red Bud Regional Hospital Auxiliary and the Order of the Eastern Star. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was conducted Friday, Dec. 17 at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer the Rev. David Riebeling officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children.

Shelley Ann Warden, 32, of Dupo, died Dec. 20, 2007, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born April 9, 1975, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Keith Warden and Carol Warden. She was preceded in death by her niece, Jamie Cornelius. Survivors include her father, Keith (Mary) Warden Sr., her moth Carol Warden; sisters Sherry (Jim) Cornelius and Tammy Warden; brother Keith (Erica) Warden Jr.; step-sister Robin (Greg) Billmeyer; and nephews James, Jonathan and Ashley Cornelius. She was a supervisor for HBE Corp., and was a member of Roof Top Community Church in Afton. A visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo, where a funeral service was officiated by Rev. Matt Herndon. She was buried at Green Mount Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the Foundation Fighting Blindness or the Lymphoma Society.

Dennis W. Kempf, 55, of Columbia died Dec. 24, at his home. He was born Sunday, May 4, 1952 in East St. Louis, the son of Hazel C. Kempf, nee Hoepfinger and the late Omer W. Kempf. Besides his mother, Mr. Kempf is survived by sons Jamie (Jennifer) Kempf and Jared A. Kempf; sisters Carolyn (Richard ) Hill and Kathleen D. Muskopf; grandchildren Cody and Emily Kempf; and nephews Jason (Mary) Moore, Eric, Evan and Adam Muskopf. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister in infancy, June Ann Kempf. He was retired from Ameren Union Electric in St. Louis. Visitation Saturday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Lawlor Funeral Home. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Tim Wesemann at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis or Holy Cross Lutheran Church, East Carondelet.

Robert Bailey Burton, 73, of Waterloo, died Dec. 25, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Vandalia, Mo., the son of Ralph (Margaret) Burton and Elizabeth Hoffman nee Bailey. Survivors include his parents; wife, Carol Burton nee Magnan; sons Matthew, Andrew (Patricia) and John Burton, sister, Ann (Ernest) Hoodl and step-brother, William (Beth) Hammond. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force, received a forestry degree from the University of Illinois in 1962 and worked for the U.S. Forest Service until his retirement in 1990 and was a avid photographer. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at the funeral home, with Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. Memorials may be made to the Nature Conservancy or the University of Illinois Scholarship Fund.

Henry Seboldt, 81, of Fults, died Dec. 25, in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Renault, the son of the late Phillip and Katherine nee Heller Seboldt. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dora Brown; and brothers Ralph and Gilbert Deboldt. Survivors include sister, Vera Heitert; sister-in-law, Estelle (Glenn) Sauerwein; and nieces and nephews Ronnie (Paschal) Heitert, Kenneth (Vicki) Heitert, Sharon (Jim) Ryan, George Brown, Thomas Brown, Carol Brown, Pam (Mike) Reilly, Linda (Bob) Keller, Jim (Connie) Seboldt, Barb (Jim) Duzan and Mark (Brenda) Seboldt. He was a Korean War Veteran who was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, the Renault American Legion and the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, with Pastor Ralph Laufer officiating. He was buried at the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church, Concordia Seminary and the Monroe County Farm Bureau Foundation.

Albert "Al" Tounsand, 73, of Dupo, died Dec. 26, 2007, at his residence. He was born June 4, 1934, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., the son of the late Ira and Lela nee Hale Tounsand. He was a retired auto body man in St. Louis, Mo. He is preceded in death siblings Lee, Hazel, Phyllis, Earl, Herbert and Paul Michael. Survivors include wife, Freida Tounsand nee Bruce; children Alan (Holly) Tousand of Cibolo, Tex., David (Carla) Tousand of Bon Terre, Mo., and Marsha (Chuck) Kramer of Dupo; grandchildren Melody, Frank, Donnie and Monica Tousand; and brothers Jeff (Jackie) Tousand, Gene (Mary) Tousand, Art (Rose) Tousand and Rabon (Tony) Tousand, all of Arkansas. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral followed at Dashners with Rev. Robert Lee officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital.

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Abrin Boykin, 68, of East Carondelet, died Nov. 1, 2007, in Belleville. He was born July 8, 1939, in Enigma, Ga., the son of the late Ben and Elizabeth Boykin nee Luke. He was married to the late Joyce Boykin. Mr. Boykin is survived by his children Jimmie Boykin, Dorothy Boykin, Teddy Boykin, Geniene (John) Fremont, and Edward Boykin; grandchildren Nicholas, Rachael, Matthew, Randy, Heather, Bobby, Brian and Maria; great-grandchildren Alexis and Brianna; sisters Carolyn Bruce and Stella Boykin; brother Cecil Boykin; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers and sisters. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. He is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.

Frances Heil nee Bendl, 97, of North Dupo, died Nov. 1, 2007, in Columbia. She was born Jan. 29, 1910, in Austria, the daughter of the late Frances and Agnes Bendl nee Rossel. She was married to the late Joseph Heil. Mrs. Heil is survived by her grandchildren James Crouch, Nancy Rhyne, Becky (Bruce) Watterson, and Michael (Jane) Heil; great-grandchildren Jim Rhyne, Lake Lawson, Jessy Lawson and Kathryn Heil; and a son-in-law, daughter-in-law, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Joe Heil; daughter Dorothy Crouch; sisters Theresa Phodrasky and Gisella Carilo; and brothers and sisters in Austria. Mrs. Heil was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo, where she was a member of the Women’s Club and the Quilting Club. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. She is buried at Mt. Carmel Catholic Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Dupo Women’s Club.

Frances T. Smith, 88, of Raton, N.M., formerly of St. Louis, died Nov. 1, 2007, in Raton, N.M. She was born Oct. 3, 1919, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Harry Reichert Sr. and the late Myrtle Reichert nee Ramsey. She was married to O. Beryl Smith; he preceded her in death in 1988. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter Karen (Hal) Carter of Raton, N.M.; brothers Harry (Winona) Reichert Jr. of Columbia, and Dale (Lela) Reichert of Columbia; sister Virginia Freimuth of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Smith attended Mueller School on Steppig Road outside Columbia and St. Louis Hairdressing Academy. She worked at Speaber’s Beauty Salon in St. Louis. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Rev. Bill Groennert officiating. She is interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Larry Bee A. Ferry, 53, of Millstadt, died Nov. 3, 2007, in Belleville. He was born June 18, 1954, in Belleville, the son of the late Olyseen H. “Bee” and Wilma Ferry nee Hettenhausen. Mr. Ferry is survived by his brothers Roger (Lynn) Ferry of Freeburg, and Clark (Patty) Ferry of Millstadt; sister Janis (Carl) Cox of Troy; nieces and nephews Mike Cox, Jodi Cox, Kelly (Craig) Tyler, Alyssa Ferry and Addison Ferry; great-niece Mallory Nevins; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Ferry was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt. He was also a member of the Boilermakers Local #363. He enjoyed woodworking, music, playing the piano and watching movies. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Mike Kumm officiating. He is interred at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Millstadt.

Helen E. Fritz nee Obermeier, 88, of Waterloo, died Nov. 3, 2007, in Waterloo. She was born Jan. 20, 1919, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Henry and Alice Obermeier nee Rea. She was married to the late Bernard J. Fritz. Mrs. Fritz is survived by her children James (Barbara) Fritz of Columbia, and Nancy Colvis of Waterloo; seven grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister Ruth Sullivan of Florida; brother Robert Obermeier of Florida; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Thomas R. Fritz. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home. She is interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Leona C. Mertens nee Hennrich, 94, of Evansville, died Nov. 4, 2007, in Red Bud. She was born March 7, 1913, in Walsh, the daughter of the late Christian and Mary Hennrich nee Stork. She married Stephen C. Mertens in 1931; he preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Mertens is survived by her children Charles (Rose) Mertens of Smithton, Robert (Kathleen) Mertens of Smithton, Sr. Stephanie Mertens ASC of Ruma, Carol (John) Turbek of Lexington, Ky., and Bonnie (Tom) Jung of Sparta; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers John Hennrich, Anton Hennrich, Victor Hennrich and Vince Hennrich; and sisters Martha Hennrich, Sr. Eileen Hennrich ASC and Viola Hennrich. Mrs. Mertens was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville and Altar Sodality, and was an avid church quilter. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Evansville, Fr. John J. Joyce officiating. She is buried at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Evansville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or in the form of Masses.

Monica Violeta Buxton nee Smith, 63, of Dupo, died Nov. 5, 2007, in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 10, 1943, in the Colon Republic of Panama, the daughter of the late Leslie and Edna Smith nee Cover. She was married to Roger Buxton for 44 years. Mrs. Buxton is survived by her husband; children Toni (John) Fuller, Candice (Anthony) Tate, and Teresa (Glen) Villani; grandchildren Justin Jones, Nick Hagberg, Katelyn Fuller, Jonathan Fuller, Stephanie (Matthew) Madison, Chad Tate, Matthew Villani, Joshua Villani, David Villani and Chrystal Villani; great-grandchildren Maranda Madison and Jeremiah Madison; sisters Maria (Don) Kenneady of San Antonio, Texas, Carmen Diaz of Colon Republic of Panama, and Rafael Smith of Colon Republic of Panama; and cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Buxton was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo. She worked for Schnuck’s as a bakery assistant for 19 years. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. A private burial was held. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Association.

Wanda L. Koen nee Sedovic, 70, of Waterloo, died Nov. 5, 2007, in Waterloo. She was born July 24, 1937, in Gillespie, the daughter of the late John C. and Lillian Sedovic nee Smith. She was married to the late Glendon Ray Koen. Mrs. Koen is survived by her children Gary Koen, Sandy Snyder, and Pam (Bob) Hoock; grandchildren Jessica Koen, Garrett Koen, Becky Stone, Chris Stone, Brian (Tanya) Kollack, David Kollack, Ashley Snyder, Elizabeth (Scott) Feltmeyer, and Roberta Hoock; great-grandson Bryce Kollack; step-mother Thelma Sedovic; brothers Ronald (RuthAnn) Sedovic and John (Roberta) Sedovic; sister-in-law Pat (Bob) Berra; brother-in-law Ronald Koen; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Koen was a member of the Lake Ronnie Association and was a former member of the Cahokia Moose Lodge #423 (W.O.T.M.). She was an avid crossword puzzle player in ink. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Ed Stoval officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Catherine M. Fahey, 92, of Waterloo, died Nov. 7, 2007, in Red Bud. She was born March 22, 1915, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Martin and Ellen Mary Fahey nee Gorman. Ms. Fahey is survived by her sister Rosella (James) Kelley of Waterloo; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Charles Fahey, Thomas Fahey and William Fahey. Ms. Fahey was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. A memorial Mass was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fr. Tom Stout officiating. Memorials may be made to the Red Bud Nursing Home Activity Fund or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud.

Doris Marie Muskopf nee Bagley, 81, of Dupo, died Nov. 7, 2007, in Dupo. She was born Nov. 30, 1925, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Hobart Bagley and Alice Mavle nee Schirmer. She was married to the late Dallas Muskopf for 47 years. Mrs. Muskopf is survived by her children Don (Chris) Muskopf of St. Louis, and Donna (Jim) Munden of Dupo; grandchildren Allison (Troy) Tutor of Columbia, Meleah (Jason) Williams of Quantico, Va., Jim Munden of Dupo, Eric Muskopf of Seattle, Wash., Evan Muskopf of St. Louis, Adam Muskopf of Des Moines, Ia., Brian (Jaime) Krekel of Valmeyer, and Kristie (Bobby) Staggs of Dupo; great-grandchildren McKenna and Ethan Tutor of Columbia, Jake, Jayna and Violet Krekel of Valmeyer, Emalee Muskopf of Seattle, Wash., and Samantha and Courtney Staggs of Dupo; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Diane Krekel, infant son Dallas Muskopf, and sister Mildred “Mim” Daab. Mrs. Muskopf was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in East Carondelet. She was the former owner and operator of Dairy Queen in Cahokia for 20 years. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in East Carondelet, Pastor Ryan Fouts officiating. She is buried at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Heartland Hospice.

Helen Grace Plant nee Scharf, 76, of Florissant, Mo., died Nov. 7, 2007, in Bridgeton, Mo. She was born Feb. 25, 1931, in Stookey Township, the daughter of the late William Conrad Scharf and Ida Louise Scharf nee Schuff. She was married to the late Les Plant. Mrs. Plant is survived by her siblings Lillian (Alvin) Otten of Smithton, Grover (Marion) Scharf of Belleville, and Virginia Scharf of Millstadt; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Melvin Scharf and William E. Scharf, and sisters Myrtle Wirth, Marion Pfeffer and Mildred Wells. Mrs. Plant was a member of the Eastern Star. Her last name Plant and residents in Florissant, which means Valley of the Flowers in French were appropriate because of her love of flowers. She and her husband, Les, received many awards from the city of Florissant for the flower gardens. Visitation and a funeral service were at Strauss Funeral Home, Pastor David Krueger officiating. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, Florissant Police Auxiliary or Backstoppers.

Thomas Edward Austin, 83, of Columbia, formerly of East Carondelet, died Nov. 9, 2007, in Columbia. He was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the son of the late George and Ida Elizabeth Austin nee Dean, who died in 1929; he was raised by his uncle, the late Tom Hampton. He was married to Virginia Austin nee Barker for 62 years. Mr. Austin is survived by his wife; children Larry E. (Georgia) Austin of Imperial, Mo., Carol A (Glenn) Bourndstein of Waterloo, Philip “Pete” (Sandy) Austin of St. Louis, Robert “Warren” (Linda) Austin of East Carondelet, and Paul W. Austin of Granite City; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunt Sarah Jane Hampton nee Dean, and uncle Tom Hampton. Mr. Austin retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad after 30 years as a car man and was a member of the Brotherhood of the Railroad. He was a well-known painter, bee keeper, butcher and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Funeral Home. He is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Tip Hospice.

Charles Thomas Fluck Sr., 92, of Waterloo, died Nov. 10, 2007, in Waterloo. He was born Dec. 15, 1914, in St. Louis, the son of the late Richard J. Fluck and Irma Fluck nee Fiegel. He was married to the late Virginia Marie Fluck nee Hitchcock, then Alvina Fluck nee Wienstroer. Mr. Fluck is survived by his children Betty (Donna Segrest) Fluck of Edwardsville, Charles (Cathy) Fluck Jr. of Florissant, Mo., Rita Hoguet of Waterloo, and Mary “Ginger” Welag Frein of High Ridge, Mo.; grandchildren Thomas Fluck, Stephen Fluck, Michael Houget, Dennis Houget, Susie Degener, Jennifer Frein and Matthew Frein; nine great-grandchildren; sister Anna Mae Schneider of Affton, Mo.; and special friend Beulah “Maude” Bohnemeier of Waterloo. He was preceded in death by his parents, first and second wives, brother Richard C. Fluck Jr. and son-in-law Joe Hoguet. Mr. Fluck was a member of Knights of Columbus #6165 in Columbia. He was retired as a watch maker from Famous-Barr in St. Louis. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is interred at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Building Fund.

Clement L. Shields, 73, of Red Bud, died Nov. 10, 2007, in Belleville. He was born Sept. 23, 1934, in Waterloo, the son of the late Melvin Shields and Nora Shields nee Fults. He married Gloria L. Hecke in 1954; she preceded him in death in 1992. Mr. Shields is survived by his children Ron (Kathy) Shields of Red Bud, Janice (Robert) Maurer of Belleville, and Pam (Wayne) Koopman of Red Bud; grandchildren Shawn Clark, Lisa (Andrew) Hacker, Nicole Maurer, Robert Maurer, Ashley Maurer, Jessica (Tim) Liefer, Kristen Shields, Matt Shields, Ben Koopman, Becky Koopman, Philip Shields and Melissa Shields; nine great-grandchildren; and sister Ruth Ann Polacek of Red Bud. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and son Gary Shields. Mr. Shields was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of Hecker Sportsman’s Club and the Sheet Metal Workers local. Visitation was at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at St. John’s Catholic Church in Red Bud, Fr. Tom Stout officiating. He is buried at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Red Bud. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Catholic School in Red Bud.

Clarence Scharf, 89, of Belleville, died Nov. 10, 2007, in Belleville. He was born Oct. 11, 1918, in Stookey Township, the son of the late Adam and Lena Scharf nee Haas. Mr. Scharf is survived by his sisters Irma Scharf of Belleville and Frieda Vogt of Belleville; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers and sisters Edna Scharf, Alma Scharf, Harold Scharf and Edgar Scharf. Mr. Scharf was a retired farmer. He was a member of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau and Moose Lodge in Belleville. Attending auctions was his greatest hobby and where he met many friends. Visitation and a funeral service were at Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt, Pastor David Krueger officiating. He is interred at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Ervin “Mirl” Rippelmeyer, 92, of Waterloo, died Nov. 12, 2007, in Waterloo. He was born May 26, 1915, in Mitchie Precinct, the son of the late Louis S. and Magdalena Rippelmeyer nee Hammer. He was married to Vera C. Rippelmeyer nee Offermann, who survived him. Mr. Rippelmeyer is survived by his wife; sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, a nephew and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Priscilla Hoepfinger and Sylvia Hoffmann; and brothers Floyd Rippelmeyer and John Rippelmeyer. Mr. Rippelmeyer was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer and Monroe County Farm Bureau. He was a former volunteer at the Monroe County Nursing Home. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer, Pastor David Riebeling officiating. He was buried at St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to St. John Cemetery in Valmeyer.

Leola A. Nobbe nee Althoff, 88, of Waterloo, died Nov. 14, 2007, in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 13, 1919, in Harrisonville, the daughter of the late George and Charlotte Althoff nee Schmitt. She was married to the late Roland G. Nobbe. Mrs. Nobbe is survived by her children Kathy (James) Davis of Tucker, Ga., and Dr. James (Bonnie) Nobbe of Waterloo; grandchildren Alicia (Jeff) Piascik, Joel Davis, Dr. Todd (Jamie) Nobbe, and Robin (Christopher) Schomber; great-grandchildren Wyatt Piascik, Sawyer Piascik, Alex Nobbe, Aaron Nobbe, Patrick Nobbe, Mia Schomber and chase Schomber; sisters-in-law Eleanor Althoff and Darlyn Kohnz; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. Nobbe was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, where she was in the Women’s Guild. She was also a member of the Waterloo American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the Retired Teachers Association. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating. She was buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo.

Leona E. Wetzler, nee Schneider, 95, of Rockville, Conn., formerly of Waterloo, died Nov. 15. She was the wife of the late George R. Wetzler. Mrs. Wetzler was born Sept. 10, 1912 in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Oexner) Schneider. Survivors include a son, Donald (Priscilla) Wetzler; grandchildren Dale and Sandra Wetzler, Carol and Bob Beebe; great-grandchildren Jeoff Wetzler, Kristy Beebe and Stacy Beebe. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo with burial at the church cemetery.

James P. Roberts, 64, of Waterloo died Nov. 15 in St. Louis. He was the husband of Donna J. Roberts (nee Jenkins). Mr. Roberts was born Nov. 7, 1943 in Porterdale, Ga., the son of the late James and Maude (nee Meiers) Roberts. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Jamie Roberts and a son, Jonathan Roberts; in-laws Don and Eva Jenkins; and a brother-in-law, Jeffrey (Sherri) Jenkins. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia M. Roberts. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home with a funeral service Nov. 19 at the funeral home, the Rev. Darren Smith officiating. Burial was at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Jewell L. Rains nee Chamness, 101, of Columbia, formerly of Dupo, died Nov. 15 at Columbia Convalescent Center. She was born March 20, 1906 at Williamson County, the daughter of the late George C. and Leatha (nee Mitchell) Chamness. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the late Milo Everett Rains; and sons James Rains and Robert Rains. She is survived by a son, Kenneth (Merlean) Rains; a daughter, Rose Marie Sutter; a brother, Vernia Lee Chamness; a sister, Olivia “Sis” Rains; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Rains was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Dupo. Visitation was at the First Baptist Church where a funeral was conducted Sunday, Nov. 18, the Rev. Rick Lay officiating. Burial was at the Valhalla Gardens of Memory where a graveside service was conducted Monday, Nov. 19.

Otto A. Kinkel, 79, of New Athens, died Nov. 16 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 4, 1928 in Millstadt Township, the son of the late Alvin and Frieda Kinkel. He is survived by his wife Flora (nee Runge); children, Sharon Heller, Shirley (Richard) Corey and Harold Kinkel; a daughter-in-law, Jo Kinkel; grandchildren, Michael Heller, Angela Gladson, Brian Corey, Darrin Corey and Alex Kinkel; great-grandson, Austin Corey; a brother, Clyde L. Kinkel; other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert Kinkel, and a grandson, Jeff Kinkel. Mr. Kinkel retired from Singer in Red Bud and was a member of the Hecker Sportsman’s Club. Visitation was at the Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt where a funeral was conducted. The body was cremated. Memorials may be made to the Hecker’s Sportsman’s Club.

Johnny F. DeRossett, 61, of Columbia, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. He was born August 15, 1946 in Red Bud, son of the late Johnny DeRossett and Helen Faye nee Jones Cox of Fairview Heights. He was the husband of Bernadine nee Storll, DeRossett. They were married on October 13, 1984, in Belleville. He was employed as a machinist for Marsh Stencil Co. in Belleville. Surviving are his children, Lore Harmon of Clarksville, Tenn., Bobbie (Doug) Lintzenich of Mascoutah, Jonnie (John) Stover of Freeburg, Melanie (John) Garland of Belleville; 9 grandchildren; brothers Gene (Kathy) Walker of Dupo and Stan  Cox of Belleville; sister, Kris Cox of Swansea; and half-sister, Maureen Davis of Alabama. A funeral was at Lawlor Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Doussard officiating. He was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. Contributions may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1867 Lackland Hill Parkway, St. Louis, Mo., 63146.

Warren H. Dannehold, 87, of Waterloo died Nov. 17 in St. Louis. He was the husband of the late Edna F. Dannehold and was born Oct. 10, 1920 in Millstadt, the son of the late Leo H. And Rosa J. (nee Kolmer) Dannehold. Survivors include daughters Diane (Gene) Hoffmann and Janell (Mike) Waters; sisters Alberta (Emmett) Hicks, Kathleen Straub and Rosalie (Harold) Baum; brothers Harold (Irene) Dannehold and Eugene Dannehold; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Monroe County Farm Bureau, the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District and Monroe County Taxpayers Association. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home where a funeral service was conducted by Deacon Doug Boyer. Burial was at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery.

Dr. George E. Siemers, 81, a longtime St. Louis doctor who delivered more than 3,000 babies, died Sunday, Nov. 18 of cancer at The Bridges of Columbia Independent and Assisted Living Home. He was formerly a longtime resident of Webster Groves. Dr. Siemers was an obstetrician and gynecologist for more than 30 years in the St. Louis area. He owned a private practice with three locations in south St. Louis County.  He delivered the first set of triplets born at St. Anthony’s, retired in 1988 and sold his practice. Dr. Siemers was a graduate of St. Louis University High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University in Washington. He received a medical degree from Loyola Medical School in Chicago. Dr. Siemers was an Air Force veteran who attained the rank of captain. Dr. Siemers married Janet Miller Siemers of University City in 1950. She died in 2001. Survivors include three sons, Skip Siemers of Denver, Steven Siemers of Des Peres and Ed Siemers of Waterloo; three daughters, Louise Kenny of Deerfield, Judy Guasco of New Orleans and Ginny Larson of Sappington; and 14 grandchildren. A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Old Cathedral in St. Louis. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the St. Louis University High School Scholarship Fund, 4970 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., 63110.

Eva Marie Sullivan nee Price, 81, of Dupo died Nov. 19 at her home. She was born July 1, 1926 at Thayer, Mo., the daughter of the late Harvey Price and Beurah Hogan nee Childres. Survivors include a brother, Nathan (Mary) Price; grandchildren, Josh Sullivan, Nathan Sullivan and Eva Sullivan; a niece, Susan (Mike) Sager; other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Steven R. Sullivan; a sister, Doris Price and a brother, Olen Price. Mrs. Sullivan was a retired home economics teacher at Dupo Community School District. Visitation was at the Dashner Funeral Home where a memorial service was held Nov. 21 the Rev. Matt Friz officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robert Allen Phegley II, 21, of Millstadt died Monday, Nov. 19, at his home. He was the son of Jacqueline (Andrew) Kirchhoefer and Robert A. Phegley, Sr. He was born March 1, 1986 in Belleville. Besides his parents, he is survived by sisters Krystal (Darrell) Chamberlain and Alexis Carmack; a nephew, Riley Chamberlain; grandparents, Ray and Betty Nast and Kathy Phegley; other relatives and friends. He worked for Liberty Marketing Solutions in Millstadt. Visitation was at the Strauss Funeral Home where a funeral was conducted Saturday, Nov. 24. Burial was at Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Lloyd J. “Bud” Dauderman, 85, of Millstadt died Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. He was born Aug. 2, 1922 in Alhambra the son of the late Walter and Irma (nee Bliesch) Dauderman. He is survived by his wife Peggy (nee Keppell) Dauderman; a daughter, Shelley Dauderman and other relatives and friends. Mr. Dauderman was retired from the Corvette Division of General Motors Corp. with 30 years of service. He was a member of Red Bud Masonic Lodge #427 A.F. & A.M. and the VFW Post in Baldwin. He was a navy veteran of WWII. Visitation was at the Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt where a Masonic service was held.

Patricia Toenjes, 62, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Nov. 23, 2007 at St. Anthony’s de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Mo. A celebration of her life is being planned for a future date. Patricia O’Toole was born Jan. 31, 1945 in Chicago. Her parents, Peter and Mary (Durkin) O’Toole immigrated to this country from County Galway, Ireland and County Mayo, Ireland, respectively. She was baptized, had her first communion and was confirmed at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church in Chicago. Pat attended the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio. She married Jerome L. Toenjes Oct. 27, 1973 in Chicago. They moved to Columbia with their son, Colin, in 1978. Pat worked as a library technician in the Waterloo School District for 28 years. She loved to read, visit with family and friends, watch football and baseball, and was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. Her love, laughter and wit carry on with her husband, Jerome of Columbia; her son, Colin and his wife Crystal, and grandson, Maxwell, of Norman, Okla.; stepson, Joseph and his wife Anissa, of Kirkwood, Mo.; mother-in-law, Loretta K. Toenjes of Columbia; her brothers Thomas (Linda) O’Toole of Kingwood, Texas; Peter (Lori) O’Toole of Villa Park; sisters Margaret (Patrick) Heneghan of Chicago, Kathryn (Bill) Foley of Mt. Prospect; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Pat’s husband and family would like thank the administration, staff and her coworkers at the Waterloo Community School District No. 5, for all the love and friendship they have given to her. In lieu of flowers, Pat requested donations be made to the Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois Street, Belleville, Ill., 62220-2159.

Edward Young, 55, of Ruma, died Nov. 25, at his residence. He was born Jan. 24, 1952, in Red Bud to Edward and LaVerne (Wunderlich) Young. He married Suzy Hauty on Jan. 26, 1974, in Evansville, who survives. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Young; and father-in-law, Frank Hauty. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by children, Clay (Heather) Young and Emily Young (special friend Jesse Walter); sister, Loretta (Bob) Kiefer; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Hauty; sister-in-law, Sally (Dave) Scott; brother-in-law, Michael Hauty; a niece; nephews; and a host of friends. He was a retired correctional officer at Menard Correctional Center in Chester for 22 years. He also worked for 12 years for Laborers Local #925. He was a member of St. John the Baptist. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral Service was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. He was buried St. Boniface Catholic Church Cemetery in Evansville.

Wilbur Schwartz, 78, of Modoc, died Nov. 26, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Prairie du Rocher, to the late Russell and Fern (nee Nicholson) Schwartz. He married Margaret “Pat” Melliere on Sept. 5, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. He was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Schwartz; and a brother, Delmar Schwartz. Survivors include brother, Melvin (Verona) Schwartz. He was a retired purchasing agent for Snyder General / AFCO in Red Bud for 44 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church n Prairie du Rocher, American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher and Randolph County Farm Bureau. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral was at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher, with Father Clyde Grogan officiating. He was buried at the church cemetery.

Rose M. Sellers nee Eggemeyer, 71, of East Carondelet, died Nov. 26, 2007, in Belleville. She was born April 5, 1936, in Chester, the daughter of the late Isaac and Mary Eggemeyer nee Roche. She married the late Arley Sellers in 1955; he preceded her in death in 2003. Mrs. Sellers is survived by her children Ike L. Sellers of East Carondelet, Tina (Tim) M. Fisher of Millstadt, Jeana (Tim) Muskopf of Columbia, Mary Jane Jackson of Perryville, Mo., Glenda (Glen) Deterding of Red Bud, Arley L. Sellers of East Carondelet, and Jesse (Tina) E. Sellers of New Athens; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers Rodney (Fern) Eggemeyer of Ellis Grove, Herbert (Joyce) Eggemeyer of Walsh, and Sammy (Millie) Eggemeyer of Walsh; sisters Doris (Oralee) Rahn of Ellis Grove, and Cara Nell Wright of Steeleville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Tony Sellers and brother Roger Eggemeyer. Mrs. Sellers was a member of Hope Christian Church in Columbia. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. She is interred in the Madonnaville Cemetery in Madonnaville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Patricia H. Colyott, 81, of Webster Groves, Mo., formerly of Columbia, died Nov. 26, 2007. She was born Oct. 17, 1926, in Olney, the daughter of the late Oscar and Winifred Hahn nee Eyer. Ms. Colyott is survived by her children Clarence Colyott of Arnold, Mo., Joseph (Dianna) Colyott of Florida, Theresa (Dave) Bick of Florida, and Victoria (Thomas) Stevens of Columbia; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sisters Mary LaChance of Albuquerque, N.M., Della Brooks of Sierra City, Calif., and Maude Beaver of Virginia; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James Hahn in infancy and George Hahn, and grandson Johnny Mooney. Ms. Colyott was formerly a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Verneil Mueller, 80, of Red Bud died Tuesday, Nov. 27 at Red Bud Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Ray H. Mueller, whom she married Sept. 1, 1945 in Waterloo. She was born Dec. 29, 1926 in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Henry and Erna (Wegener) Buch. Besides her husband, she is survived by a brother, Gilbert (Leona) Buch; two sisters-in-law, Helen Bricker and Bernice Meyer; other relatives and friends. She was a secretary to Dr. Wirth and Drs. Meechia, Tang and Pichet in Waterloo, until her retirement. She had also worked for Singer and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Prairie. Visitation was at the Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home. A funeral was Friday, Nov. 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church the Rev. Steven MacDougall officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Carl “Butch” Johnston, 72, of Millstadt died Nov. 27 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. He was the husband of Sharon (nee Hustler) Johnston and they were married 50 years. Mr. Johnston was born Dec. 31, 1934 in East St. Louis, the son of the late Earnest and Hazel (nee Hughes) Johnston. Survivors include a son, Randall (Catherine) Johnston; a daughter, Elizabeth Johnston; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. Johnston was retired from Illinois Power Co. with 43 years of service. He was a member of Local 100 and a lifelong member of the Rodeo Cowboy Association. He was a 1960 Missouri State Champion Steer Wrestler. He was also a member of Masons Lodge #852. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Edward, Bob, Donald and John; and sisters Dorothy and Reba; and a daughter, Lee Ann Johnston. Visitation was at the Strauss Funeral Home where a funeral was conducted Nov. 30, the Rev. Wes Hart officiating. The body was cremated. Memorials may be made to Villa Hills Assembly of God Church or the family.

Norman John Arras, 55, of Smithton, died Nov. 28, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was the husband of Debra (nee Lingle) Arras. They were married 35 years. Mr. Arras was born Sept. 28, 1952, in Belleville the son of Harry and Betty Arras. Other survivors include children Julie (Curt) Crossley, Jonathan (Erica) Arras and Amanda Arras; a sister, Myra (Ray) Hartgrove; father-in-law, Roy Lingle; nieces, Kim (Adam) Shaw and Valerie Henson; grandchildren, Emily, Curtis, Thomas and Grace Crossley; and other relatives and friends. Visitation was at the Christian Assembly Church in Millstadt where a funeral was held Saturday, Dec. 1, with Pastors Royce Coy, Steve Coy and Gary Suits officiating. Mr. Arras was the owner of Arras Excavating, Inc. for 40 years. He was actively involved in Christian Assembly Church and was band director and youth pastor. Burial was at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt.

Edmund E. Stumpf, 94, of Columbia, died Nov. 29, 2007, in Columbia. He was born Nov. 28, 1913, in Columbia, the son of the late Fred and Mena Stumpf nee Mehrtens. He was married to Ardell Stumpf nee Taake. Mr. Stumpf is survived by his wife; children Ruth Ann (Marvin) Rodemich of Columbia, Kathleen (John) Harris of Houston, Tex., and Glenn (Lisa) Stumpf of Columbia; grandchildren Scott (Julie) Rodemich, Chris (Bill) Browne, Chad (Katie) Harris, Shannon (Jarrett) Lambo, Jake Stumpf and Jesse Stumpf; five great-grandchildren; sister Adel Stumpf; and nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Erwin “Butch” Stumpf, and sister Thelma Sparwasser. Mr. Stumpf was an active member of Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover. He was a former director of the Monroe County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the C & W Co-op Board and Waterloo Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed farming, family and traveling. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Zoar United Church of Christ, Pastor Mauri Peaco officiating. He is buried at New Hanover Cemetery in New Hanover. Memorials may be made to Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover.

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Robert L. Studt Sr., 77, of Columbia died Oct. 3 at Columbia Convalescent Center. He was born Saturday, July 5, 1930 in Renault, the son of the late George and Mary (nee Reed) Studt. Survivors include his wife, Peggy (nee McClenahan) Studt, whom he married June 27, 1953 in  Renault. Also surviving are daughter, Wendy; son, Robert (Frances) Studt; brother, George Studt and sister, Margaret Wagner. There were no public services. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill or Columbia Convalescent Center.

Mary Alice Voss, nee Edwards, 67, of East Carondelet died Wednesday, Oct. 3 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. She was born June 10, 1940 in Clinton County.  Mrs. Voss is survived by  daughter, Lisa Shevlin; son, Troy Richard (Kathy) Voss; mother, Alice Edwards; brother, Rodney Edwards; sister, Rhonda (Terry) House; grandchildren Tyler Richard Voss, Ryan Joseph Voss and Kacie Stevers; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Voss was a member of the Friends of the Daugherty Library and was a Cub Scout den mother over 30 years. She was preceded in death by husband, Harry E. Voss; father, Willie Robert Edwards; and son-in-law, Mike Shevlin. Visitation was at Dashner Funeral Home where a memorial service was conducted by Patricia Neuf. Memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or the Daugherty Public Library.

David M. Morton, 51, of Waterloo died Oct. 6 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center from complications of a stroke. He was born Dec. 13, 1955 in Belleville, the son of Gloria (nee Weisenborn) Morton and the late Robert M. Morton. Besides his mother, he is survived by  friend, Jan Bocskowics; son, Zachery Morton; daughters Ashley Morton, Jennifer Morton and Alayna Morton; grandchildren, Kyle and Ryan Morton;  brother, Robert Morton; sisters, Joyce (Philip) Carpenter and Rachel (Donald) Reveal; aunts, uncles, a newphew, nieces and other relatives and friends. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home in Columbia. A funeral was at the funeral home the Rev. Bob Goddard officiating. Burial was at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery. R. Morton was a truck driver and former member of the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps.

Susan Louise Layman, nee Decker, 49, of Waterloo died Oct. 6 in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 25, 1958 in Chester. Survivors include children Travis Layman and Lauryn Layman; mother and step-father, Marie and Dewey Wilfong; brother, Larry (Debbie) Decker; sisters, Janet (Jim) Straight and Karen (Lee) Eggemeyer; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Erwin A. Decker. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was at Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Rev. Tony Trop officiating. Burial was at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Chester.  Memorials may be made to the Layman Children’s Trust.

Donna J. Bagsby, 75, of Millstadt, died Oct. 6 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. She was born July 18, 1932 at Akron, Oh., the daughter of the late Albert and Lola (Casto) Kunkle. She is survived by husband, Tom Bagsby, whom she married July 11, 1953;  daughters, Karen Witte and Janet Bagsby; sons, Larry Bagsby, Gary Bagsby and Tim Bagsby; brothers, Raymond Kunkle and Joseph Kunkle; grandchildren; numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Bagsby was as retired ward clerk for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and a member of the Fairview Heights Home Extension. She was an avid flower gardener, crafter and a proud Cardinals fan. She also liked spending time fishing with her children and grandchildren and watching their many activities. Visitation was at the Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt. A funeral was at St. James Catholic Church, Father Marvin Volk officiating with burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Pearl L. “Patsy” Mueller, 76, of St. Louis died Oct. 7 in St. Louis. She was born Dec. 16, 1930 in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Henry and Marie L. (Nagel) Mueller. Survivors include sisters Helen Bricker and Bernice M. (Harold) Meyer;  brother, Ray H. (Verneil) Mueller; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Nelson and Clyde Mueller. She was a member of Centenary Untied Methodist Church in St. Louis and the church choir. She enjoyed a lifelong appreciation for music. Visitation was at  Quernheim Funeral Home. A graveside service was at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo, the Rev. Kathleen Wilder officiating. A memorial service will be scheduled at Centenary Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the church or the choir.

Norman E. Chamberlain, 75, of Millstadt died Sunday, Oct 7, at Jefferson Barracks Hospice after a battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family at the time of his death. Mr. Chamberlain was born Nov. 26, 1931 in East St. Louis. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Eileen Chamberlain (nee Kozuszek); children Doris (Terry) Kipping; Kevin (Donna) Kujawa; Kenneth (Tammy) Kujawa; Kelly (Will) Odum; grandchildren, Greg (Heather) Kipping, Chris (Dave Jr.) Otten, Melissa (Bill) Huebner; Chad (Jenny) Kujawa; Brandi Kujawa, Heather Kujawa, Casey Odum, Connor Odum and Jacob Kujawa; eight great–grandchildren and many other friends and relatives. Mr. Chamberlain was a retired truck driver. After retirement and before moving to Millstadt, Mr. Chamberlain and his wife owned Nashville Motel in Nashville, IL. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Chamberlain loved camping, traveling, fishing, country and polka music and his wife and family. Visitation was at the Strauss Funeral Home. A funeral mass was celebrated at St. James Catholic Church with Father Marvin Volk and Deacon Ron Karcher officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory. Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church or Jefferson Barracks Hospice.

Allen Lee Bartlett, 43, of Belleville died Oct. 7 at Orangeburg, S.C. He was the husband of Donna M. Bartlett (nee Dickerson).  Mr. Bartlett was born April 1, 1964 in St. Louis, the son of Robert and Dorothy (nee Arnold) Bartlett. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by brothers Dennis (Cheryl) Bartlett and Andrew (Cindy) Bartlett; in-laws, Lonnie and Millie Dickerson; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a member of the Owner Operator Independent Driver Association. Visitation was at  De Fabio Funeral Home where a funeral was conducted by the Rev. Mark Frizbee. Burial was at St. John UCC of Valmeyer.

Earl H. Asselmeier, 80, of Sparta died Oct. 7 at Sparta Community Hospital. He was the husband of Ruby (Ritter) Asselmeier. Mr. Asselmeier was born Aug. 15, 1927 in Prairie du Rocher, the son of the late Henry and Olinda (nee Mueller) Asselmeier. Besides his wife, Mr. Asselmeier is survived by daughter, Leisa Asselmeier; and  sons, Eric (Shelby) Asselmeier and Craig (Kim) Asselmeier;  brother, Paul Asselmeier; sister, Ferrell (Cookie) Tunze; and four grandchildren. Mr. Asselmeier was the retired owner of Sparta Feed Service, an instrument rated pilot and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. A funeral was at St. John Lutheran Church in Sparta. Burial was at Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta. McDaniel Funeral Homes of Sparta had charge of arrangements.

Lawrence W. (Larry) Doiron, 63, of Millstadt died Sunday, Oct. 7 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born Sept. 14, 1944 in Red Bud, the son of the late Earl and Josephine (DuClose) Doiron. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen (nee Lemmermann) Doiron, whom he married Sept. 25, 1965 in Evansville; daughter, Laura (Edward) Clark; son, Mark (Krista) Doiron; grandsons, Jared and Adam Clark;  brothers, Gene (Susan) Doiron and Raymond (Claradel) Doiron; sisters, Doris Kloepper and Carol (Larry) Durbin. Besides his parents, Mr. Doiron was preceded in death by brother, Jerry;  and son, Michael Doiron, who died June 30, 2007. Mr. Doiron was a retired master sergeant with the Illinois State Police. He was a uniformed trooper 1968 - 1973 when he joined the detective section. In l986 he headed up an undercover operation that was responsible for the recovery of 91 cars valued at $500,000. Thirty people were arrested, most members of the Disciples gang. He was instrumental in drawing up the rules and regulations for operation of the first riverboat gambling operation at the Alton Belle Casino. He supervised six agents on the boat. Mr. Doiron served three years with the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Unit out of Fort Bragg. He was in Japan two years during that time. Mr. Doiron also enjoyed hunting with his sons and fishing with his brother, Jerry. He was a member of American Legion Post 622 in Prairie du Rocher and was a past commander.  Visitation was at the Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, where a funeral was officiated by Deacon Ron Karcher. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Backstoppers.

Mary Anne Gibbs, nee Schmitt, 60, of Waterloo died Oct. 8 at her home after a brief illness. She was the wife of Ken Gibbs. Mrs. Gibbs was born July 18, 1947 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Wendell G. and Rita E. (nee Vogt) Schmitt. Besides her husband, she is survived by children Tara (Tony) Busch and Jacob Gibbs; two grandchildren, Joseph and Grace Busch; sisters, Jeanne (Greg) Lane, Ruth (Paul) Bankes, Susan (Mike) Kaestner and Nancy (Glen) Eckert; mother-in-law, Irene Akers; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Mrs. Gibbs was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and various ministries through the church. She was a past member of the SPPS School Board, the Gibault Mothers Club and the American Cancer Society. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A Funeral mass was celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to SPPS or Gibault Catholic High School.

Edna M. Klein, nee Wuertz, 89, of Waterloo died Oct. 11 in  St. Louis. She was the wife of the late Henry E. Klein Sr. She was born Jan. 24, 1918 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Edward and Carrie (nee Perryman) Wuertz. Survivors include children Henry E. Klein, Jr. and Linda (George) Foster; sisters Theresa Bumstead, Jean Holtz and Marie Pratt; brothers Richard Wuertz and Daniel Wuertz; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, Mrs. Klein was preceded in death by son, James P. Klein. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Waterloo and the Elks Lodge of St. Louis. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Violeen Louisa Werling, 87, died at Fountainview Nursing Home, Eldorado on Oct. 12. She was the daughter of the late Walter John and Emma Louisa (Pape) Werling. Survivors include sisters Hilma (Charles) McSparin, Martha Voiles and Colleen (Bill) Smith; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mrs.Werling was a homemaker. She was also preceded in death by brothers James and David Werling. Visitation was at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado. A funeral was at Gospel Assembly Church with the Rev. Dewayne Jolly and  Rev. Glenn Goodwin officiating. Burial was at Lindale Cemetery.

Shane William Kloth, 20, of Ellis Grove, died as a result of injuries sustained when he was accidentally run over by a train in Prairie du Rocher on Oct. 13. He was the son of James A. and Carmin L. (Stellhorn) Kloth and was born Aug. 4, 1987 in Sparta. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Walsh, an avid hunter and fisherman and a 2005 graduate of Sparta High School. He was a night saw man at Red Bud Industries. Besides his parents, he is survived by  sister, Sahra (Adam) Linnemann; brother, Jared Kloth; nephew, Kaiden Kloth; maternal grandmother, Wilma Stellhorn; paternal grandmother, LaVerne Kloth; aunts, Carol Jackson, Vicki Keller, Barbara Kloth and Sheri (David) Blecha; uncles, Terry (Betsy) Kloth, Gary (Gail) Kloth, Kenneth Kloth, Clarence (Marcia) Kloth, Roy (Georgia) Kloth; and special friend, Ashley Walter. He was preceded in death by grandfathers Victor Stellhorn and Clarence Kloth, Sr. Visitation was at the Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral was Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Zion Lutheran Church in Walsh, the Rev. Harold Weber officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.

Florence Price nee Schreder, 79, of Millstadt, formerly of Monroe County, died Oct. 13 in Belleville. She was born March 13, 1928 at Madonnaville, the daughter of the late Michael and Theckla (nee Wuertz) Schreder. She was married to the late Wilber “Bud” Price. Survivors include children, Michael J. Price, Marilyn Price, Marsha McCurry and Maxine Sweet; sister, Lucille (Dewey) Meeks; brothers, Albert (Karen) Schreder, Michael Schreder, Roy (Betty) Schreder and Francis Schreder; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by sisters, Agatha Riechmann and Anna M. Marquardt and brother, Edgar Schreder. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was celebrated at  Immaculate Conception Church in Madonnaville, the Rev. Father Jose Jacob officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.

Eugene Chaplain, 81, of Dupo died Sunday, Oct. 14 at his home. Mrs. Chaplain was born Sept. 19, 1926 in Dupo, the son of the late Frank and Ada ( nee Kunce) Chaplain. He was a funeral director for John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Home in St. Lois since 1965. He was a member of Columbia Masonic Lodge 474 A.F. & A.M., IOOF Lodge 1009 of Dupo for over 55 years, a member of the Dupo Volunteer Fire Department for over 63 years and First Congregational Church for over 60 years. Survivors include cousins, Dan and Carolyn (nee Nentrup) Young, Dan and Mary (nee Kunce) Nessler and Harriet Kunce; dear friends Robert  and Mary Lou Hatley, Charles and Pam Jones, Bruce Leeesman, Greg Leesman, Officer Kevin Smith, Wayne Storey, Adam and Esther Mernick, Mike and Kim Blankenship, Francine Hricko and Charley Campbell and many friends at the John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes. Visitation was at the Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home in St. Louis County. A funeral was at First Congregational Church in Dupo the Rev. Robert Lee and Rev. Rick Lay officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory. There was a bell service by the Dupo Volunteer Fire Department followed by a masonic service by the Columbia lodge at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church or the Dupo Volunteer Fire Department.

Floyd A. Kohnz, 89, of Waterloo died Oct. 14 in Red Bud. He was the husband of Louise A. Kohnz (nee Koenig). Mrs. Kohnz was born June 20, 1918 in Valmeyer, the son of the late Peter and Mary (nee Weber) Kohnz. Besides his wife, Mr. Kohnz is survived by children Gerald (Deborah) Linker, Deborah (Phillip) Lamm, Jackie (Paul) Hoffmann; Jenny (Kevin) Candler; sister Sylvia Krebel; grandchildren, Larry Brown, Jason Linker, Scott (Melissa) Linker, Amy Lamm, Matt (Laura) Hoffmann, Robin Hoffmann, Leslie Hoffmann, Kyle Hoffmann, Kendall Candler; great-grandchildren, Kathryn Brown and Rylie Linker; nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Mr. Kohnz was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Kohnz (nee Mudd); and sisters Veronica Krebel and Alvera Anna Eshom. Mr. Kohnz was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, a long-time trustee of the Valmeyer Fire District and Carpenter’s District Council of Greater St. Louis. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Father Carl Scherrer officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the church, masses or donor’s choice.

Harold E. DeMond, 89, of Evansville, died Oct. 15, in St. Louis. He was the husband of the late Frieda A. (nee Largent) DeMond. Mr. DeMond was born April 23, 1918, in St. Elmo, the son of the late Emmett and Nellie (nee Mathis) DeMond. Survivors include children Darold (Sharon) DeMond, Marion (Lois Ann) DeMond, Emma Sue (Ed. Sr.) Crook-Wienhoff, Roger (Cecilia) DeMond, Nellie (Robert C.) Schlemmer and  Martin (Renee) DeMond; sister, Dorothy Wiedlocker, and a brother, Charles (Ann) DeMond; 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Mr. DeMond is preceded in death by sons Paul and Robert, four sisters and a brother. He was a member of United Steel Workers Local 4294 and VFW Post #3480. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home where a funeral was Friday, Oct. 19, with Pastor Jerry DeMond officiating. Burial was at Waterloo Cemetery.

Sharolyn Kay Willhite, nee Christensen, 64, of Columbia died Oct. 18, in St. Louis County. She was the wife of David Willhite. Mrs. Willhite was born Nov. 27, 1942  in Central City, Neb., the daughter of the late Carroll and LaVern (nee McHargue) Christensen. Mrs. Willhite is survived by a daughter, Tiana Tymn; a brother, Dean Christensen; a sister, Barbara (Randy) Teel; and grandchildren, Brittany, Brodie and  Brooklyn Nelson. She is preceded in death by a son, Lyle L. Nelson. Mrs. Willhite owned a nutrition business. Visitation was at Hope Christian Church where Pastor Darrell Jones conducted a funeral. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thompsonville. Memorials may be made to Hope Christian Church Benevolence Fund. DeFabio Home had charge of the arrangements.

Ardell Lydia Vogt, nee Mueller, 89, of Columbia died Oct. 19 at Oak Hill Care Center in Waterloo. She was born June 6, 1918 in Maeystown, the daughter of the late Henry Mueller and Augusta Hoffmann. She was married to the late Lorenzo W. Vogt on Oct. 1, 1940 in St. Louis. He died Dec. 31, 2004.  Survivors include children Lorraine (Harvey) Hoffmann, Delores (Vernon) Wienhoff, Arlene Vogt, Erlene Gasser, Jay R. (Judy) Vogt, Melvin H. Vogt, Carol (James) Eames; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild; sisters Pearl (Michael) Halloran and Twila Hankammer; a brother, Ralph (Helen) Mueller; and a sister-in-law, Viola Mueller Roos. Mrs. Vogt is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Henry Gasser; granddaughter, DeeAnn Wienhoff; sister, Mildred Berneking; brothers Robert and Nelson Mueller; and a grandson-in-law, Chad Shearer. Mrs. Vogt was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, the Women’s Guild and the kitchen committee. She was a former Cub Scout den mother. She retired from Durrer’s Dairy Freeze in Columbia after 20 years. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral was at St. Paul United Church of Christ on Oct. 22, the Rev. Bob Goddard officiating. Burial was at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Oak Hill Care Center or St. Paul UCC.

Gladys L. “Bounce" Oestreich, nee Kipping, 79, of Waterloo died Oct. 23, in Red Bud. She was the wife of the late Raymond K. “Ace” Oestreich. Mrs. Oestreich was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Grace (nee Andres) Kipping. Survivors include daughter, Teresa (Danny) Sellers; sisters Gloria (Leo) Thoma and Grace (Ted) Mitan; brothers Spencer (Ellen) Kipping, Stanford (Patricia) Kipping Sr. and Steve (Carol) Kipping; grandchildren Stacey Ann, Danny D., Ashley Marie, Rusty Levi Sellers and Bud Rhodes; and great grandson Brock Anthony Arpin. Mrs. Oestreich was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Kipping, and a sister-in-law, Anna Mae (nee Buttons) Kipping. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and a charter member and past president of the Waterloo VFW #6504 Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral mass was celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with burial at the church cemetery.

Merril A. Huch, 79, of Millstadt, formerly of Columbia, died Oct. 24, at Garden Place. He was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Columbia, the son of the late Walter E. and Mildred (nee Stumpf) Huch. He is survived by his wife, Betty L. (nee Melliere) Huch. They were married June 7, 1947 in St. Louis. Mr. Huch is survived by sons Mike Huch and Pat (Susan) Huch; daughters, Jeanne (Denny) Diehl, Kay (Fred) Hefflinger and Cindy (Wade) Morgan; grandchildren, Shane Huch, Mark and Mathew Schaefer, John Perea, Teresa (Stephen) Getter, Erica Huch, Scott Lepp, Jackie (Jay) Spanley and Lisa Hester; a daughter-in-law, Teresa (Erich) Huch; a sister, Marion (Louis) Karr; and sister-in-law, Frannie Menard. Mr. Huch was preceded in death by sons Gregory J. and Eric L. Huch. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 520, Granite City. A memorial service was at Hope Christian Church Oct. 26, with Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. Memorials may be made to Hope Christian Church.

Geneva Christina “Geb” Harvell, nee Wilson, 82, of Tamms, died Oct. 25, at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born Dec. 25, 1924 in Thebes, the daughter of the late James B. and Opal Mae (nee Grant) Wilson. She was married to the late Gerald Harvell who died May 30, 2002. Survivors include  daughter, Diann Kuni; son, Jay (Gail) Harvell; sisters Virginia Goddard, Patsy Brown, Laverne Thompson and Audrey Hillard; grandson, Guy Robert Kuni; granddaughters, Angela Kuni, Kassey Harvell and Karrey Harvell; and aunt, Winifred “Winnie” Hughes. She is preceded in death by sisters  Brenda Wilson and Dimple Honey. Mrs. Harvell was a homemaker, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post #6368 in Dupo and the First Baptist Church in East Carondelet. Visitation was at the Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo and the Crain Funeral Home in Tamms. A funeral was Oct 29 at the Crain Funeral Home in Tamms with Mark Kirk and Brian Thompson officiating. Burial was at McCrite Cemetery, Alexander County.

Mathilda M. Schmidt, nee Schroeder, 93, of Columbia died Thursday, Oct. 25 at Columbia Convalescent Center. She was born July 9, 1914, in Harrisonville, the daughter of the late George and Mary (nee Goodman) Schroeder. She was the wife of the late Raymond Schmidt. They were married Aug. 29, 1935 in Columbia. Survivors include a son, Kenneth (Joyce) Schmidt; grandchildren Jan (Robert) Glaenzer, Kevin (Kathy) Schmidt, David (Lisa) Schmidt, Jill (Calvin) Whitford and Julie (Doug) Stinemetz; great-grandchildren, Kristen, Erin, Jared, Reid, Peyton, Danielle, Casey, Brandy, Ashley, Emma and Ava; great- great-grandchild, Dontray; and a sister, Bernell Andres. Mrs. Schmidt is preceded in death by brothers George, Roy and Harold Schroeder, and sisters, Catherine Korves, Lavina Mueller and Lorraine Schroeder. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was conducted Oct. 27 at the church with Father Steve Gira officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund.

Dorothy Burton, 85, of Waterloo, died Oct. 30, 2007, in St. Louis. She is buried at Waterloo Cemetery.