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Rosemary Virginia Burns nee Steinheimer, 73, of Dupo, died April 1, 2008. She was born Feb. 4, 1935, the daughter of the late Ervin and Virginia Steinheimer nee Klein. She was married to the late Frank E. Burns. Ms. Burns is survived by her special friend and companion William Brueter; children Judith (Clifford) Meddows of Fairview Heights, Richard Taylor of Breese, Donna J. (Ted) Bickl of Cahokia, Johnny (Clara) Taylor Sr. of Marissa, Charles Adams of Belleville, and Brian (Kim) Burns of Dupo; step-son Tim Burns of Rockford; grandchildren Roberto Vinluan, Raquel Smith, James Asher, Joshua Bickl, Melissa Smith, Johnny Taylor Jr., Amanda Hornbostel, Ashley Wittenbrink, Dennis Jones Jr., Chad Stein, Danielle Stein, Tiffany Stein, Derek Burns and Dane Jordan; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Erwin (Alice) Steinheimer, Edith (Roger) Dericks, Bernard (Karen) Steinheimer, Jannette (Dennis) Bayer and Arthur (Lola) Steinheimer; aunt Lillian Favor; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Mark Francis Burns. Mrs. Burns was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Cahokia. Visitation was at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral Mass was at Holy Family Catholic Church, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. She is buried at St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery in Lenzburg. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association of Stroke Prevention. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. He will be buried at Jefferson Barracks Memorial Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Whispering Pines at Oak Hill Care Center.

Paul Edward Julius, 81, of Dupo, died April 2, 2008, in Waterloo. He was born Feb. 8, 1927, in Dupo, the son of the late Herman and Mary Julius nee Maupin. Mr. Julius is survived by his brother Vernon Julius of Olympia, Wash.; sister Ruth Kohlenberger of Dupo; special friend Rita McLain of Dupo; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Margaret Brown. Mr. Julius was retired from Monsanto in Sauget. He was a charter member of VFW Post 6368 in Dupo. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II in the 511th Parachute Infantry Division.

Marguerite M. Heap, 94, of Red Bud, died April 4, 2008, in Red Bud. She was born June 24, 1913, in Smithton, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Benedick nee Schanz. She married the late Edwin Heap in 1933; he preceded her in death in 2001. Mrs. Heap is survived by her nieces and nephews Curt (Betty) Benedick of Smithton, Gordon Benedick of Smithton, Jim (Joan) Woods of Smithton, Sharon Kaiser of Smithton, Dave (Jackie) Benedick of Ballwin, Mo., Charles Christian of St. Louis, Mary Scheurle of Overland, Mo., and Gary (Rosemarie) Fitzgerald of Millstadt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters Kate, Olivia, Olga, Irma, Anna and Lillian; and brothers Leroy, Walter and Wilbert. Mrs. Heap was a member of The United Church of Christ in Smithton and she was a homemaker. Visitation and a funeral service were at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud, Rev. Greg Doussard officiating. She is buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Red Bud Senior Citizen Club.

Vincent J. Bommarito Jr., 50, of Waterloo, died April 7, 2008, in Columbia. He was born June 21, 1957, in St. Louis, the son of Elsie Bommarito of Joliet and the late Vincent J. Bommarito Sr. He was married to Linda Bommarito nee Benne. Mr. Bommarito is survived by his wife; children Melissa (David) Allen of Waterloo, Stephanie Bommarito of Waterloo, Aaron Bommarito of Waterloo, and Ryan Bommarito of Waterloo; brother Salvatore (Arlene) Bommarito of Texas; sister Patricia (Paul) Norris of Naperville; father- and -mother-in-law Harold and Florence Benne of Waterloo; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Mr. Bommarito was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and United Auto Workers Local 136. Visitation and a funeral service were at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Pastor Tony Troup officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

Katherine Mae "Kate" Koerber nee Wild, 74, of Waterloo, died April 7, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born May 6, 1933, in Belleville, the daughter of the late George and Margaret Wild nee Egger. She married Hubert G. Koerber Sr. in 1952; he preceded her in death in 1999. Mrs. Koerber is survived by her children Hubert (Christy) Koerber Jr. of Waterloo, Debbie (Tim) Sanson of Swansea, Kathy (Gary) Dahm of Swansea, and Linda (Don) Traiteur of Millstadt; grandchildren Jennifer (Shawn) Monnich of Canton, Douglas Sanson of Swansea, Pamela (Matthew) Patterson of Smithton, Thomas Dahm of Swansea, Donald Traiteur Jr. of Millstadt, Lauren Traiteur of Granite City, John Traiteur of Mt. Vernon, Katie Traiteur of Millstadt, Alyssa Koerber of Waterloo, Megan Koerber of Waterloo, Madison Koerber of Waterloo and Kiley Koerber of Waterloo; great-grandchildren Austin Monnich and Hayden Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother George Wild. Mrs. Koerber was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Floraville. She was retired from Paddock Industries and was a member of Modern Woodmen of America. Visitation and a funeral service were at Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, Rev. Matt Friz officiating. She is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association or Heartland Hospice.

Alma Caroline Stechmesser nee Doerr, 93, of Columbia, died April 7, 2008, in Columbia. She was born April 27, 1914, in Columbia, the daughter of the late William and Lydia Doerr nee Brauch. She was married to the late Arnold Stechmesser; he preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Stechmesser is survived by her sons Glenn E. Stechmesser of Columbia, and Arnold E. (Donna) Stechmesser of St. Louis; grandchildren Scott (Kim) Stechmesser, Michael (Becky) Stechmesser, Nicole (Alan) Nolte, and Beth Seago; great-grandchildren Nate, Eli, Robert and Theo; siblings Dorothy Arras, Helen Pflueger, Kenneth E. Doerr, Eugene L. Doerr, George R. Doerr and Gary L. Doerr; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Evelyn R. Stechmesser; brothers Edward Doerr, Raymond Doerr, Arthur Doerr and William Doerr; and sisters Bertha Schuchardt, Lydia Keim and Luella Spinks. Mrs. Stechmesser was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. She worked in the kitchen at the Columbia Gymnastic Association for many years. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pastor Kristofer Avise-Rouse officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia.

John W. Gossett, 75, of Columbia, died April 9, 2008, in Columbia. He was born Oct. 5, 1932, in Shawneetown, the son of the late John M. Gossett and the late Mildred Gossett Rampenthal nee Frields. He was married to Freda Gossett nee Sims. Mr. Gossett is survived by his wife; children Michael (Kim) Gossett of Fenton, Mo., Steven (Sharon) Gossett of Millstadt, Laurie (Wayne) Gummersheimer of Columbia, and Linda (Keith) Sanders of Waterloo; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers-in-law Thomas Hubbard of Belleville, and Ben (Doris) Sims of New Douglas; sister-in-law Wilma Vartanian of Belleville; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Carole Hubbard. Mr. Gossett was a member of American Legion Post 581. He was retired from Ethyl Petroleum in Sauget. Visitation is Sunday, April 13, at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Monday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m., at Lawlor. He will be buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice of Belleville or the Columbia American Legion Park Endowment Fund.

Darrell Edwin Grohmann, 63, of Waterloo, died April 9, 2008, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 21, 1945, in Belleville, the son of the late William Arthur and Frieda Magdalena Grohmann nee Matzenbacher. He was married to Nancy Grohmann nee Haudrich. Mr. Grohmann is survived by his wife; children Ryan (Dawn) Grohmann of Waterloo and Renee Grohmann of Belleville; grandchildren Ashley, Aaron (his hunting buddy), Ande and Abby Grohmann; sisters Lucille Georg of Waterloo, and June (Earl) Espenschied of Freeburg; brothers- and sisters-in-law Dale (Kay) Haudrich of Waterloo, Janice Toenjes of Waterloo, Marilyn Haudrich of Hecker, and Norma Hahne of New Athens; uncle and aunt Edwin and Shannon Matzenbacher of Waterloo and Rose Matzenbacher of Red Bud; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Arlene Hahne, and brothers-in-law Willard Georg and Fred Hahne. Mr. Grohmann was a member of Hecker Sportsman Club, Hecker Community Center, and Monroe County Longbeards. He was employed at Columbia Quarry. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at St. Augustine Church in Hecker, Fr. Robert Gore officiating. He was buried at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker. Memorials may be made to SS Peter and Paul School or the Violence Prevention Center.

Darrell Edwin Grohmann, 63, of Waterloo, died April 9, 2008, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 21, 1945, in Belleville, the son of the late William Arthur and Frieda Magdalena Grohmann nee Matzenbacher. He was married to Nancy Grohmann nee Haudrich. Mr. Grohmann is survived by his wife; children Ryan (Dawn) Grohmann of Waterloo and Renee Grohmann of Belleville; grandchildren Ashley, Aaron (his hunting buddy), Ande and Abby Grohmann; sisters Lucille Georg of Waterloo, and June (Earl) Espenschied of Freeburg; brothers- and sisters-in-law Dale (Kay) Haudrich of Waterloo, Janice Toenjes of Waterloo, Marilyn Haudrich of Hecker, and Norma Hahne of New Athens; uncle and aunt Edwin and Shannon Matzenbacher of Waterloo and Rose Matzenbacher of Red Bud; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Arlene Hahne, and brothers-in-law Willard Georg and Fred Hahne. Mr. Grohmann was a member of Hecker Sportsman Club, Hecker Community Center , and Monroe County Longbeards. He was employed at Columbia Quarry. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at St. Augustine Church in Hecker, Fr. Robert Gore officiating. He was buried at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker. Memorials may be made to SS Peter and Paul School or the Violence Prevention Center.

Wanda Faye Buckman nee Bledsoe, 72, of Waterloo, died April 10, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 25, 1935, in Thebes, the daughter of the late Amos Franklin and Lucy Bledsoe nee Shaver. She was married to the late Charles Buckman. Mrs. Buckman is survived by her children Charles Buckman Jr., Teresa (Brian) Tucker, Pam (Glenn) Crook, Karl (Candace) Buckman, and Jason (Erica) Buckman; grandchildren Charles III and Katie Buckman, Nicholas and Lauren Tucker, Jesse and Curtis Crook, Zachary and Isaac Buckman, and Jenna and Andrew Buckman; sister Blanche (Winston) Wehmeyer; sisters-and -brothers-in-law J.C. and Geneva Buckman, and Virginia and Norman Elliot; along with nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Frank, Roy and Lloyd Earl Bledsoe. Mrs. Buckman was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Mary and Martha Society in Waterloo, and St. Mary's in Palmdale, Calif. She was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Aide, and the Historical Society in Thebes. Visitation is Friday, April 11, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Quernheim. Memorials may be made to Duke Hospice in Durham, N.C.

Frieda K. Steinmann nee Koch, 89, of Monroe City, died April 10, 2008, in Columbia. She was born March 3, 1919, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Gustav and Anna Koch nee Wernicker. She was married to the late Alvin "Guy" Steinmann. Mrs. Steinmann is survived by her children Patricia (LeRoy) Garleb of Valmeyer, Sandra J. (Ken) Hill of St. Louis, and Kenneth (Sandy) Steinmann of Waterloo; grandchildren Kim (Steve0 Chappuis, Kurt (Catie) Steinmann, Kerry (Robin) Steinmann, Karla Bivins (George Obernagel), Keith (Angela) Garleb, Kevin (Carol) Garleb, Brian (Susanne) Garleb, Christine Hill, and Katie (Christopher) McCracken; and sister Dorothy Woodcock of Waterloo. Mrs. Steinmann was a member of the Waterloo Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and was past secretary of Monroe City Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday, April 12, from 3 to 8 p.m., and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Quernheim, Aaron Luecking officiating. She will be buried at Monroe City Cemetery in Monroe City. Memorials may be made to Waterloo Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Ruth F. Vogt nee Berry, 84, of Waterloo, died April 11, 2008, in St. Louis. She was born May 15, 1923, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late Charles and Freida Berry nee Cissell. She was married to the late Erwin R. Vogt. Mrs. Vogt is survived by her daughter Susan Ward and granddaughters Katie DeBonis and Beth DeBonis; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Vogt was a former member of Monroe County Home Extension. Visitation is Tuesday, April 15, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. at Quernheim, Pastor Matt Friz officiating. She will be buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Gibault Catholic High School.

Adele Bauchens, 82, of Columbia, formerly of Dupo, died April 13, 2008, in Columbia. She was born April 21, 1925, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late George and Theodora (Janice) Morgan. She was married to the late Mervin Bauchens. Mrs. Bauchens is survived by her friend Maryann Chilovich of Columbia; and her beloved pets, Casey and Andy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers. Mrs. Bauchens was the owner and operator of Bauchens and Morgan Women's Clothing Shop in Dupo. Private graveside services were held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe County.

Travis Wren, 38, of Red Bud, died April 15, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 17, 1970, at St. Clement's Hospital in Red Bud, the son of Gerry Wren nee Dougherty of Red Bud and the late Walter Wren. Mr. Wren is survived by his daughter Emma Jones; sister Susan (Mike) Kosydor of Waterloo; niece Kelly Kosydor; and nephew Mike Kosydor. He was preceded in death by grandparents James and Mary Wren, and James and Effie Dougherty. He was employed as a forklift operator. Memorials may be made to the family.

Bruce Dalman, 38, died April 17, 2008, at his parent's home in rural Waterloo. He was born Feb. 21, 1970, the son of Ernest and Mary Dalman nee Brand. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers Keith (Nora Sunman) Dalman of Waterloo and Bryan Dalman of Waterloo; and niece Mara Dalman of Waterloo; along with aunts, uncles and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Visitation and a funeral service were at DeFabio Funeral Home.

Donald C. Borcharding, 56, of Waterloo, died April 19, 2008, in St. Louis. He was born April 29, 1951, in Red Bud, the son of Alvin and Arlou Borcharding nee Janson of Columbia. He married Marilyn Borcharding nee Metter in 1971. Mr. Borcharding is survived by his parents; wife; brother Tom Borcharding of Columbia; and nieces and nephews Jon Borcharding, Brandon, Kevin, and Andrew Costello, Stephanie Metter, Abbey and Kelly Metter; along with other relatives and friends. Mr. Borcharding was a member of U.S. Army 892nd Transportation Company and was an Army veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of the St. Louis Model Railroaders and employed as a supervisor at HTC Communications in Waterloo for 34 years. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe County or the de Greeff Hospice House.

Vivian McDonald nee Turley, 94, of Waterloo, died April 21, 2008, in Red Bud. She was born Feb. 25, 1914, in Central City, Ky., the daughter of the late Jadie and Ada Turley, nee Grosse. She was married to the late Joseph McDonald. Mrs. McDonald is survived by her sisters Rebecca Peterson and Anna Francis; and brother Marion Turley; along with nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and five sisters. Mrs. McDonald was a member St. Paul United Church of Christ of Waterloo and Eastern Star. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Doug Roberts officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the church.

Olga Marie Nabers of Hillsboro, formerly of Valmeyer, died April 21, 2008, in Springfield. She was born Nov. 23, 1917, in Tilset, Mo., the youngest daughter of the late Gustav Adolph and Bertha Kamp Zeller. She married the late Auval "Slim" Nabers in 1948. Mrs. Nabers is survived by her daughter Maribeth (David) Rahe of Hillsboro; step-children Fanny Sue (the late Albert Jr.) Schellhardt and Lowell (Dorothy) Nabers; grandsons Nathan and Zachary Rahe, Michael, Steven and Joel Schellhardt and Keith and Todd Nabers; and nine great-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded death by her parents, husband, brothers Paul Zeller of Chicago and Edward Zeller of Jackson, Mo. and sister Hilda Maevers of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Nabers was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilset, Mo., and was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo since 1948. She was a graduate of College High School in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Southeast Missouri State Teachers College in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She taught school for 35 years in Matthews, Mo. (three years), Waterloo (six years) and Valmeyer (26 years). Along with Paul Randolph, she founded an educational and social group for couples made up of veterans and their families in Valmeyer. She was also an adult leader of Valley Maids 4-H Club and was active in Monroe County Extension at the local and county level and was a life member of Illinois Retired Teacher's Association. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She is buried at St. John United Church of Christ Church Cemetery in Valmeyer. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo.

Walter C. Winkler, 74, of Waterloo, died April 22, 2008, in Town & Country, Mo. He was born Sept. 24, 1933, in Waterloo, the son of the late Herman C. and Louise Winkler nee Eckert. Mr. Winkler is survived by his daughters Deborah (John) Graeler, Teresa (Roger) Raglin, Pamela (Tracy) Rolstad, and Marcia (John) Schotz; 10 grandchildren; brother Herman R. Winkler; sister Shirley Gill; along with brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Margie Cline. Mr. Winkler was a member of Teamster Local #688 and Waterloo Senior Citizens. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. A private burial was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

Ronald C. Schrauth, 74, of Millstadt, died April 22, 2008. He was born Sept. 9, 1933, the son of the late Cletus and Lauretta Schrauth. He was married to the late Rochelle K. Schrauth. Mr. Schrauth is survived by his children Renee Friederich of Mascoutah, Rhonda (Randy) Beare of Millstadt, Ramona Schrauth of Belleville, and Rebecca Schrauth of Millstadt; grandchildren Laura (J.T.) Heideman, Stacy, Matthew and Julie Friederich, Robyn Beare, Randi (Rob) Brown, Carli and Taylor Fulgham; great-grandchildren Bryce Friederich and Ava Heideman; sister Jean (Charlie) Fowler of Texas; and sister-in-law Linda (Ken) Lynch of St. Louis; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Mr. Schrauth was retired from Peabody Coal Co. Pit Six in Marissa. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner-Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt, Pastor Johnathan Hubbard officiating. He is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to Millstadt Senior Nutrition Center.

Harold F. Lickenbrock, 88, of Waterloo, died April 23, 2008, in Red Bud. He was born Feb. 6, 1920, in St. Libory, the son of the late Leo C. and Carrie Lickenbrock nee Middendorf. Mr. Lickenbrock is survived by his stepchildren Terry Finnerty, and Nancy (David) Graper; grandchildren Kevin Graper, Kristi Graper, Kathryn (Harold) Tillman, Karri (Daniel) Haggin, and Brad (Elise) Finnerty; 10 great-grandchildren; the Barbara Daley Family; brother Leo (Irene) Lickenbrock; sisters-in-law Rosemary Licken-brock and Joan Rehmer; along with sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives Marie A. Lickenbrock nee Mueller and Ruth H. Lickenbrock nee Rehmer; stepson Michael Finnerty; brother George Lickenbrock; and sisters Dorothy Friederich and Ruth C. Lickenbroch. Mr. Lickenbroch was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo and Knights of Columbus Council # 1334 4th Degree. He was a member of American Legion Post # 683 in St. Libory, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, and Monroe Council for the Handicapped. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Fayetteville. He is buried at St. Pancratius Cemetery in Mascoutah.

Mary Alice Biggs nee Rowe, 88, of Dupo, died April 23, 2008. She was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Scott City, Mo., the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Rowe nee Mason. She married Kelvia Lee Biggs in 1934; he preceded her in death in 1996. Mrs. Biggs is survived by her children Sally (Guy Gause) Plew of Dupo, Marilyn (Bill) Conrad of Danville, Jill (Paul) Naylor of Albertsville, Ala., and Jack Biggs, Danny (Bev) Biggs and Larry (Debbie) Biggs, all of Dupo; grandchildren Keith Meagher, Mary (Brian) Bethea, Debbie (Brad) Dell, Dawn (Jeff) Snider, Danielle (Clif) Ticer, Justin (Leslie) Biggs, Jeff (Candice) Biggs and Shane Biggs of Dupo, Diana (Carl) Willyard and Dennis (Rhonda) Plew of Cahokia, Kim (Anthony) Vick of Rossville, Ind., Pam (Tommy) Baugh, Tammy (Phillip) Tipton, Robbie Sparks, Donna (Mark) Hampton and Jill Ann Gargus of Albertsville, Ala., Donnie (Adrianna) Sparks of Fort Lewis, Wash., Jaime (Randy) Vaugh of St. Charles, Mo.; 45 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; brother Larry (Betty) Rowe of Columbia; son-in-law Dennis Meagher of Dupo; along with, nieces, nephews and special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Diane Meagher, sisters Maxine Hurt and Edna VanPelt, son-in-law Charlie Plew, great-grandson Jeremy Baugh, and niece Peggy McElroy. Mrs. Boggs was a 50-year member of the Wilson Lodge 886 Ladies Auxiliary of the United Transportation Union, Ladies Auxiliary of the Dupo American Legion and a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Dupo Volunteer Fire Department. Mary and Kelvia Biggs dispatched out of their home for the Dupo Volunteer Fire Department for more than 30 years. Visitation and funeral services were at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the Dupo Volunteer Fire Department or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Frieda Voelker nee Mueller, 88, of Maeystown, died April 24, 2008, in St. Louis. She was born June 23, 1919, in Maeystown, the daughter of the late George and Maria Mueller nee Bertram. She was married to the late Harold Voelker. Mrs. Voelker is survived by her son Glenn (Nancy) Voelker of Maeystown; grandchildren Chris (Kristine) Voelker of Maeystown, Aaron (Sherri) Voelker of Waterloo, and Renee Voelker of Columbia; great-granddaughter Markee Voelker; sisters Marie (Wilbert) Voelker of Waterloo, and Ruth Fehrenz of Columbia; brother Milton (Florence) Mueller of Waterloo; and sister-in-law Ada Mueller of Waterloo; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Floyd Mueller, sister Elizabeth (Geno) Scariot, and brother-in-law Oliver Fehrenz. Mrs. Voelker was a member of St. John United Church of Christ of Maeystown. She was an avid kloepper player and was known as "Grandma" to many. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. John UCC of Maeystown, Pastor Patrick Poole officiating. She is buried at the church's cemetery. Memorials may be made to the St. John UCC of Maeystown Cemetery Asphalt Fund.

Erma Louise Leveling, 82, died April 26, 2008. She was born Aug. 8, 1925. She was married to the late Al Leveling. Mrs. Leveling is survived by her sons David "Porter" Leveling of Millstadt and Tom "Allen" (Pat) Leveling of Trenton; grandchildren Katie Leveling, Thomas (Ruth) Leveling Jr. and Traci (Scott) Cocker; great-grandchildren Katrina Leveling, Aaron Leveling and Christopher Cocker; sister Shirley Baltz of Millstadt; and special friends Cheri, Miramonti, Savanah and Jake Roesch, and Brenden and Donovan Bulger; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father Edith Beard and Marshall Beard, and husband. Visitation and a funeral were at Dashner-Strauss Funeral Home in Millstadt. She is buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to the hospice of choice.

 

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Caroline I. Asselmeier, 100, of Columbia, died March 1, 2008, in Columbia. She was born Nov. 7, 1907, in Maeystown, the daughter of the late Charles and Maria “Mamie” Krone nee Schaaf. She married the late Alfred Asselmeier in 1930; he preceded her in death in 1962. Mrs. Asselmeier is survived by her son David (Shirley) Asselmeier of Columbia, grandson David “Buzz” Asselmeier, and other relatives, past students and many friends. Mrs. Asselmeier was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and the Women’s Fellowship. She taught in one-room schoolhouses in Monroe County for many years, including Hayden School in Renault, Bluff School, New Hanover School, Goeddeltown School and Gall School. She then taught with the Valmeyer School district and the Dupo School District. She retired after teaching for 37 years. She was also a member of Monroe County and Dupo Retired Teachers Association, Columbia Woman’s Club, Order of the Eastern Star – Rob Morris Chapter, and the Order of the White Shrine. 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 interred at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul United Church of Christ Elevator Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Alice G. Wallace nee Thompson, 76, of Waterloo, died March 3, 2008, in Red Bud. She was born May 12, 1931, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Herman and Anna Thompson nee Pieron. Ms. Wallace is survived by her sons Chris E. (Renee) Price and Daniel S. (Nancy) Wallace; grandchildren Edward Scott Hodges, Dawn Marie Hodges, Douglas Scott Hodges, Nahoma Wallace, Jamie R. Ledbetter, Ashley M. Ledbetter, Bailey C. Price and Libby G. Price; sister Hilda Barcum; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Kimberly K. Kennebeck. Ms. Wallace was a member of First Baptist Church of Waterloo and the Women’s Bible Study Group. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Dr. Dennis R. Jones officiating. She is interred at Valhalla Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Waterloo.

Emilie W. Bernau, 97, of Waterloo, died March 3, 2008, in Columbia. She was born Feb. 28, 1911, in Van Meter, Iowa, the daughter of the late August C. and Marie Bernau nee Van Buren. Ms. Bernau is survived by her brothers Roland Bernau of Burt, Iowa, and Ernest (Luana) Bernau of Fountain, Minn.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Vera (Henry) Harms and Ida Faulstick, and brothers Otto Bernau and August Bernau. Ms. Bernau was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday School for many years and was active in Bible Study. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Tony Troup officiating. She is buried at Waterloo Cemetery in Waterloo.

Timothy W. Rambo II, 21, of Waterloo, formerly of Cahokia and Dupo, died March 1, 2008 at his residence. He was born Oct. 16, 1986 in Belleville. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Rambo. Surviving are a daughter, Brook Kenner of Cahokia; his fiancé, Jessica Stahl of Waterloo; mother and step-father Dana and Keith Radford of Waterloo; father, Timothy (Patricia) Basse Rambo of Pontoon Beach; brothers Dustin Davis, Jeremy Rambo and Keith Radford; sisters Shannon McFarland, Krystal Germard and Miranda Basse; grandparents Bob Rambo of Cahokia, Rita Howard of Dupo, Thomas Ventimiglia of Ironton., Mo., and Golden and Bernetta Radford of Cahokia.; along with seven uncles and seven aunts. He was a dear nephew, cousin and friend. Visitation and funeral were at Braun Colonial Funeral Home in Cahokia.

Jason M. Spytek, 32, of Columbia, died March 3, 2008 at St. Anthony's Medical Center. He was born July 3, 1975 in Belleville. He is survived parents John and Marcia Spytek; a brother, John C. (Amy) Spytek of Waterloo; a sister, Christena (Jamie) Frank of St. Louis, Mo.; paternal grandmother, Josephine "Sue" Spytek; and maternal grandmother, Doris Hamilton; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Debra Sue Spytek; and grandfathers Leo Spytek and David "Skeeter" Hamilton. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of Ironworkers Local 396 and Dupo VFW Post 6368. Visitation and funeral were at the Quernheim Funeral Home, Dr. Dennis R. Jones officiating. Burial was at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

Christopher Terry Kannewurf, 20, of Columbia died March 3, 2008 at his home. He was born Sept. 23, 1987. Survivors include his parents Ron (Elana) Kannewurf of Dupo and Mary (friend Allen Kemp) Kannewurf nee Ladyman of Dupo; brothers Kevin Kannewurf and Anthony Williams; a sister, Kelly (John) Hayes; grandmother, Catherine Ladyman; and grandfather, Harvard Range; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy Ladyman; grandmother, Mildred Range; and grandfather, Elmer Kannewurf. He was a union carpenter with Guaranteed Interiors and a member of Carpenters Local 47. Visitation and funeral were at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, the Rev. Matt Friz officiating. Burial was at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

James Schulein, 68, of Belleville, died March 2, 2008, in St. Louis, Mo. He was born March 7, 1939, in Evansville, the son of the late Cletus and Mary Schulein nee Petry. Mr. Schulein is survived by his siblings Robert Schulein of Ellis Grove, Paul (Marie) Schulein of Evansville, Tom Schulein of Evansville, Frances Chapman of Ruma and Ronald “Pete” (Cathy) Schulein of Evansville; sister-in-law Charlotte Schulein of Baldwin; and special friends Lisa (Jim) Leonard of Prairie du Rocher, Fran (Tim) Durbin of Prairie du Rocher, Nancy (Bryan) Bergmann of Columbia, and Tim (Michelle) Burns of Fults; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Elroy (Ellamae) Schulein, Lloyd Schulein and Edward (Pearl) Schulein; and sister Ernestine Schulein. Mr. Schulein was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed as an operating engineer for Local 520 in Granite City for 38 years. He was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Walsh, American Legion Post 622 in Prairie du Rocher and VFW 2698 in Sparta. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral was at St. Pius Catholic Church in Walsh, Fr. John Joyce officiating. A military graveside service under the direction of American Legion Post 622 was held at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Anthony’s Hospice Development.

Doris Rodenberg, 76, of Prairie du Rocher, died March 4, 2008, in Red Bud. She was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Belgique, Mo., the daughter of the late Frank and Estell Mattingly nee Evans. She married Delbert Rodenberg in 1953. Mrs. Rodenberg is survived by her husband; children Darrell Rodenberg of Prairie du Rocher, Debbie (Bob) Schilling of Valmeyer, Donna (Steven) Yeater of Waukegan, and Denise Rodenberg of Prairie du Rocher; grandchildren Eric Rodenberg, Joshua Rodenberg, Wendy Schilling, Tiffany Signaio and Steven Yeager; four great-grandchildren; and brother Dale (Charlotte) Mattingly. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. Mrs. Rodenberg was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. She worked at AFCO / Singer and then the laundry department at the Ruma Convent for more than 10 years. She was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

James Wenkel, 49, of Columbia, died March 5, 2005, at his residence following a long battle with cancer. He was born January 23, 1959, in Belleville, the son of Kenneth and Delores Wenkel nee Tebbenhoff of Columbia, who survive him. He married Peggyann Wenkel nee Grueninger in 1998. Mr. Wenkel is survived by his parents; wife; daughter Kristen Rodriquez of Columbia; son Jason Rodriquez of Columbia; sister Janice (Gene) Blandford of Waterloo; and mother-in-law Evie Grueninger of Columbia; along with other relatives and friends. Mr. Wenkel was employed as a shipping supervisor with Ehrhardt Tool and Machine Co. of Granite City. He was an avid bowler and loved camping and the outdoors, not to mention a good game of Kloepper. A memorial Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Magdalene Curtiss nee Granaman, 91, of Waterloo, died March 9, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born May 9, 1916, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late William and Dessie Granaman nee Brown. She was married to the late Arthur Curtiss. Mrs. Curtiss is survived by her daughter Kathy (Bob) Rubemeyer of Waterloo; granddaughter Karen (Bobby) Schultheis of Renault; great-granddaughters Kasey Schultheis and Deanna Schultheis; and sisters Hazel Huff and Esther Shelton, both of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and seven sisters. Mrs. Curtiss was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. She was a homemaker. Visitation and funeral service were at DeFabio Funeral Home, Pastor Will Hesterberg officiating. She was buried at Waterloo City Cemetery.

Tom “Tom Cat” Eickelman, 48, of Benton, died March 10, 2008, in Millstadt, of injuries sustained in a construction accident. He was born Jan. 31, 1960, in Christopher, the son of Francis “Eick” and JoAnn Eickelman nee Burtoft of Valier. He married Kathy Eickelman nee Kelley in 1983. Mr. Eickelman is survived by his parents; wife; daughter Mandy (Ryan) McKee of Mt. Vernon; grandson Landon McKee of Mt. Vernon; brother Tim (Kindra) Eickelman of Benton; nephew Josh Eickelman of Benton; niece Jordan Eickelman of Benton; and father-in-law Dean Kelley of Benton. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Pete and Fay Burtoft; paternal grandparents Grover and Beulah Eickelman; and mother-in-law Shirley Kelley. Mr. Eickelman was a heave equipment operator for 20 years, and was employed by Midwest Excavating in Benton for the past 12 years. HE was a member of the International Operating Engineers Local 318, the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Illinois, Sesser-Goode Lodge No. 744, and was of the Methodist faith. He loved the outdoors and loved hunting with his “hunting family.” He was the Franklin County Ducks Unlimited president for five years, and he organized wildlife events and supported local wildlife organizations for many years. He also very much enjoyed his new Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He died trying to help a co-worker and friend. Visitation and a funeral service were at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home in Benton, Pastor Mark Minor officiating. He is buried at Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Memorials may be made to the Tom Eickelman Memorial Fund, in the care of First Southern Bank, 301 E. Main St., Carbondale, IL 62812.

Edith M. Gerber nee Buettner, 86, of Fults, died March 10, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Columbia, the daughter of the late George C. and Adele W. Buettner nee Schutt. She was married to the late Arnold Gerber. Mrs. Gerber is survived by her children Ronald R. Gerber of Waterloo, Patricia K. (Ronald H.) Unterseh of Fults, and Judy Ann (Michael W.) Huebner of Waterloo; grandchildren Melissa (finacee Jeffrey Schreder) Unterseh, Justin Unterseh, Angela (Steve) Ballhuasen, William A. Huebner and Nicholas Huebner; great-grandchildren Sidney Ballhausen, Joey Ballhausen, Carey Huebner, Baylee Huebner and step-great-grandchildren MacKenzie and Kolten Schreder; sisters Eileen Monday of Auxvasse, Mo., and Georgia Frierdich of Wartburg; brothers Franklin (Ruth) Buettner of Collinsville, and Richard (Marlene) Buettner of Wartburg; and sister-in-law Ada Mueller of Wartburg; in addition to nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Clemens Buettner and Russell Buettner, and great-granddaughter Taylor Huebner. Mrs. Gerber was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg, as well as Ladies Aid and LWML. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Pastor Stuart Rethwisch officiating. She is buried at Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery in Wartburg. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, LWML, Altar Guild or Camp Wartburg.

Windel M. Kult, 77, of Columbia, died March 10, 2008, in Belleville. He was born Dec. 10, 1930, in Ashley, the son of the late Ed Kult and Mary Lawhorn. He married Rose Kult nee Haun in 1955. Mr. Kult is survived by his wife; daughter Denise Dorner of St. Charles, Mo.; son Keith (Kim) Kult of Waterloo; grandchildren Paul Jordan, James Copenhagen, Tonsie Springer, John Ney, Katie Warren, Stefan Kult and Rebecca Kult; great-grandchildren Kaylee Fisk, Kennedy Jordan, Maddie Jordan and Angel Springer; and brother, Roger (Josephine) Kult of Mission, Tex. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Steven Kult, daughter Beverly Sue Ney, and sister Nadine Piotrowskie. Mr. Kult was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. He was also a member of Columbia American Legion Post 581 and he was a retired pipe fitter for Ameren / UE. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. He is buried at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia.

Clemens “Horn” Schlottmann Jr., 68, of Red Bud, died March 10, 2008, in Evansville. He was born Sept. 4, 1939, in Red Bud, the son of the late Clemens Sr. and Helen Schlotmann nee Kern. Mr. Schlottmann is survived by his daughter Kimberly (Jeff) Mueth of Hecker; grandchildren Jacob Mueth and Emma Mueth; brothers Joseph (Pamela) Schlotmann of Red Bud, Henry (Barbara Jean) Schlotmann of Maeystown, and Alfred Schlotmann of Waterloo; sister Helen Marie (Jerome) Heusohn of Waterloo; and former wife Bonnie Schlotmann of Waterloo; along with nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Schlotmann. Mr. Schlottmann was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. He was a farmer and avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Randolph County Farm Bureau and a former member of the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Fr. Tom Stout officiating. He was buried at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to ASC Memorial Fund for the Retirement of Sisters.

Ronny G. Yankey, 38, of Ellis Grove, died March 10, 2008, in Millstadt, of injuries sustained in a construction accident. He was born May 21, 1969, in Chester, the son of the late Shirley Ray “Peck” and June Yankey nee Mehrtens. He married Mendy Yankey nee Van Ausdoll in 1993. Mr. Yankey is survived by his wife; daughter Taylor Yankey of Ellis Grove; brothers and sisters Robert (Cheryl) Yankey of Chapel Hill, Tenn., Joyce (Larry) Surman of Chester, Kathy (Jeff) Baker of Prairie du Rocher, Mike (Shari) Yankey of Ellis Grove, Bonny (Bill) Branson of Fenton, Mo., Tammy (Steve) Renner of Chester, Teri (Jerry) Davitz of Ellis Grove, and Chrissy (Roger) Melliere of Prairie du Rocher; father-in-law David Van Ausdoll of Willisville; brothers- and sisters-in-law Roscoe and Julie Van Ausdoll of Warrensburg, Mo., Christina and Eric Weber of Baldwin City, Kan., Cheryl and Marc Kuhlman of Campbell Hill, Timothy and Crystal Van Ausdoll of Easley, S.C., and Julie and Greg Rathert of Ava. He was preceded in death by his parents and mother-in-law Marcia Van Ausdoll. Mr. Yankey was employed by Midwest Excavating in Benton. He was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 160 in Murphysboro. He was of the Lutheran faith. His greatest love was his family, whom he always put first. Visitation and a funeral service were at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home in Chester, Rev. Edwin Reuter officiating. He is buried at Ellis Grove City Cemetery in Ellis Grove. Memorials may be made to a college fund for his daughter, Taylor, in the care of The Taylor Yankey Benefit Fund, The Bank of Carbondale, 900 Walnut St., Murphysboro, IL 62966.

Verda Barnett, 82, of Columbia, died March 11, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 3, 1925, in Ville Platte, La., the daughter of the late O’Neal and Celeste Fontenot nee Audroin. She was married to the late Nathan “Barney” Barnett. Mrs. Barnett is survived by her son Gary (Pattie) Heath of Millstadt; daughter-in-law Sherry Heath of Columbia; grandson James Heath of Columbia; brothers Ement (Aleda) Fontenot of Ville Platte, La., and Allen (Jennie) Fontenot of Houston, Tex.; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son James Heath, brothers Boco Fontenot and Calvin Fontenot, and sister Wovley Andrus. Mrs. Barnett was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Paderborn. She was also a member of Women of the Moose of Cahokia. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A cremation followed. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Ruth Virginia Weinel nee Love, 88, of Columbia, died March 11, 2008, at her residence. She was born Sept. 18, 1919, in Dupo, the daughter of the late James Olin Love and the late Rose Ann Love nee Wise. She married Art Weinel in 1941. Mrs. Weinel is survived by her husband; son Jim (Solveig) Weinel of Greensboro, N.C.; daughter Joan Love Gibbs of Columbia; sister-in-law Edna Dell Weinel of Columbia; along with other relatives and friends. Mrs. Weinel was a member of Columbia Women’s Club and The Gray Ladies. She was a most outstanding wife and mother, and was “one in a million” to those who knew her, maintaining her sense of humor to the end. Visitation and a memorial service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Rev. William Groennert officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Esther Katherine Illert nee Lepinsky, 93, of Columbia, formerly of Dupo, died March 12, 2008, in Columbia. She was born Jan. 2, 1915, in Columbia, the daughter of John and Bertha Lepinsky nee Toenjes. She was married to the late Phillip J. “Bobby” Illert. Mrs. Illert is survived by her foster sister Helen Mae Shea; foster brother Jim (Joan) Zoeller; foster sister-in-law Rita Zoeller; nieces and nephew Viola Frank, Helen Reichert, Vera Randle, Betty Smith and Roy E. Illert; along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, foster brother Sylvester “Pete” Zoeller, and nephew F.W. Vogel. Mrs. Illert was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo. She worked at Dupo High School in the cafeteria and as a secretary for Illert Brothers Distributing, and she operated Esther’s Gift Shop in Dupo. She was a member of VFW Post 6368 Ladies Auxiliary in Dupo. Visitation was at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral Mass was at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fr. Paul Wienhoff officiating. She is buried at Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo.

Harry B. Whelan Jr., 84, of Millstadt, died March 12, 2008, in Belleville. He was born Sept. 9, 1923, in Sparta, the son of Harry B. Sr. and Pauline Whelan nee Brenke. He married Linda Whelan nee Crain in 1976. Mr. Whelan is survived by his wife; mother-in-law Margie Crain; brother- and sister-in-law Homer and Betty Duncan; along with many nieces and nephews and their husbands and wives, grand-nieces and –nephews, great-grand-nieces and –nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother William Whelan; sisters Frieda Klein and Louise Westhoff; father-in-law James E. Crain; and beloved dog Skoal. Mr. Whelan worked for his uncle’s accounting firm in Connersville, Ind., owned and operated a market on Bond Ave. in Centreville, and operated the Maytag Launderette at 40^th and Waverly in East St. Louis. He was a trust officer for St. Louis Union Trust Co. – Boatman’s Bank in St. Louis. For many years he served as the accountant for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Centreville and was the accountant and trustee for St. Catherine Laboure in Cahokia. He earned degrees from Yale University, Washington University and St. Louis University. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II as a second lieutenant. Visitation was at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt. A funeral Mass was at St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt, Fr. Marvin Volk officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made in the form of Masses.

Ethel M. Offermann nee Braun, 83, of Columbia, died March 13, 2006, in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 16, 1924, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late John and Amanda Braun nee Fischer. She was married to the late Gilbert Offermann. Mrs. Offermann is survived by her children Gwen (Tom) Borsch of O’Fallon, Eric (Linda) Offermann of Fults, Gale (Steve) Dias of Columbia, and Roger (Jennifer) Offermann of Topeka, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Edna (Ed) Guessfeld of St. Charles, Mo.; along with sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Gary Offermann, sisters Norma Roediger and Helen Kremmel, and brother Joseph Braun. Mrs. Offermann was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pastor Steven Theiss officiating. She is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Opal J. Winchester nee Miller, 66, of Waterloo, died March 13, 2008, in Red Bud. She was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Pinckneyville, the daughter of the late Sylvester and Harline Miller nee Wynn. She was married to Jeffrey Winchester. Mrs. Winchester is survived by her husband; children Gwendolyn (Louis Bollman) Marlow of St. Louis, Kristina Marlow of Waterloo, and Regina (Larry) Wetzler of Waterloo; grandchildren Andrew Wetzler and Brad Wetzler; sister Ginger Marlow of Pinckneyville; brother Doug Marlow of Tamaroa; along with niece, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents Leona and Layman Wynn. Mrs. Winchester was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She was a friend of animals and plants and was a member of the Missouri Botanical Society. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home. She is buried at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe County.

Shirley Mae Capps-Session nee Vincent, 79, of East Carondelet, died March 14, 2008, at her residence. She was born June 28, 1928, in Carbondale, the daughter of the late Shirley Vincent and the late Mae Fellner nee Sanders. She was married to the late Robert Capps. Ms. Capps-Session is survived by her children David Capps of Belgrade, Mo., Jerry (Gloria) Capps of Arcata, Calif., George (Ann) Capps of Paris, France, Patrick (Patty) Capps of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Mariellen (Richard) Wagner of Burke, Va.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Howard Sutton; along with relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, and sisters Jane Sutton and June Cundiff. Ms. Capps-Session worked at Stofers Hotel in St. Louis as a banquet schedule manager for more than 20 years. Visitation and a funeral service were at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home, Rev. Matt Friz officiating. She is buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Cedar Hill, Mo. Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America or Shriners of North America.

William C. Doerr, 89, of Columbia, died March 14, 2008, in Belleville. He was born Oct. 29, 1918, in Monroe County, the son of the late William C. Doerr and Lydia Doerr nee Brauch. He married Genevieve Doerr nee Grahlherr in 1943. Mr. Doerr is survived by his wife; daughters Geraldine (Ronald J.) Schilling of Waterloo, Cheryl (Glenn) Grayson of East Carondelet, Sandra Doerr of Columbia, and Susan (tom) Fohne of Columbia; grandchildren Donna (Mike) Olson, Diane Schilling, Daniel (Kelly) Schilling, Darryl (Laura) Schilling, Kevin Grayson, Matthew Grayson, Troy (Larine) Fohne, and Blake Fohne; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Alma Stechmesser, Dorothy Arras, Helen Pflueger, Kenneth Doerr, George Doerr and Gary Doerr; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Edward Doerr, Raymond Doerr and Arthur Doerr; and sisters Bertha Schuchardt, Lydia Keim and Luella Spinks. Mr. Doerr is a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was a former millwright with Cargill Inc. in Cahokia and retired from the Monroe County Nursing Home. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at Immaculate Conception Church, Fr. Steve Gira officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund or in the form of Masses.

Winnefred D. Fiege, 90, of Columbia, died March 14, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born March 30, 1917, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Ferdinand Fiege and Elizabeth Fiege nee Miller. Ms. Fiege is survived by many relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Delores Fiege. Ms. Fiege was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia, where she was active with the Women’s Guild, played the organ and sang with the choir. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Pastor Bob Goddard officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia or the Columbia Public Library.

Hortense M. “Sis” Roy nee Niermann, 82, of Prairie du Rocher, died March 16, 2008, in Red Bud. She was born Sept. 27, 1925, in Prairie du Rocher, the daughter of the late William and Clara Niermann nee Wiegard. She married the late Ernest “Kok” Roy in 1946; he preceded her in death in 1999. Mrs. Roy is survived by her children Maxine (Robert) Weis of St. Louis, Mariann (Stanley) Wallach of Red Bud, Marvin (Gail) Roy of Prairie du Rocher, Doris (Bob) Heller of Prairie du Rocher, and James (Lisa) Roy of Mason, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Earl (Evola) Niermann of Columbia, John (Connie) Niermann of Red Bud, Robert (Evelyn) Niermann of Waterloo, Kenneth (Barb) Niermann of Red Bud, and Dorothy (Merlin) Boyd of Urbana; sisters-in-law Dorothy Niermann, Marcella Droste, Lucille Roy and Melba (John) Horning; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Wilfred Niermann. Mrs. Roy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. She was a homemaker, and avid quilter and a gardener. She loved to play cards and go to the casino. Visitation was at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. A funeral Mass was at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Albert Kreher and Fr. Rafi officiating. She is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Prairie du Rocher. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

James Wilson Schardan, 85, of Waterloo, died March 16, 2008, in Waterloo. He was born Oct. 6, 1922, in St. Louis, the son of the late John H. and Rose Schardan nee Schumacher. He was married to the late Stella Schardan nee Hekel. Mr. Schardan is survived by his daughter Pattie (Gary) Heath of Millstadt; step-son Ronald (Ruth) Henkel of Monroe, N.C.; step-daughter Betty (George) Banjak of Ashville, N.C.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special friend Mary Aulbach of Arnold, Mo.; brothers Ronald (Danielle) Schardan of Hillsboro, Mo., and Henry “Babe” Schardan of Waterloo; along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Mr. Schardan was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wartburg. He was a retired machinist for Laclede Gas in St. Louis and was a member of Gas Workers Local 11 in St. Louis. He was an avid golfer, with two holes in one to his credit. Visitation and a funeral service were at Lawlor Funeral Home, Pastor Joe LoRusso officiating. He is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Canterbury Manor Nursing Center in Waterloo.

Nelda C. Allscheid nee Nottmeier, 95, of Waterloo, died March 16, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born May 24, 1912, in Fults, the daughter of the late Fred and Catherine Nottmeier nee Nagel. She was married to the late Albert J. Allscheid. Mrs. Allscheid is survived by her children Jeanette Lentz of Wentzville, Virlyn (Janie) Allscheid of Waterloo, Melvin Allscheid of Waterloo, and Yvonne (Richard) Lammert of Waterloo; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; along with sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter Darlene James; grandchildren Ted A. Lammert, Randy Lentz and Robin Krebel; great-grandchild Levi Voss; and 11 brothers and sisters. Mrs. Allscheid was a member of Zion United Church of Christ in St. Joe. She was also a member of Waterloo Senior Citizens and was a former member of the Ladies Guild at Zoar United Church of Christ in New Hanover. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at Zion United Church of Christ, 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 St. Joe.

Jesse G. “Jack” Williams, 83, of Waterloo, died March 16, 2008, in Ste. Genevieve, Mo. He was born May 3, 1924, in Trezevant, Tenn., the son of the late Daniel C. and Lessie Mae Williams nee Arnold. He was married to the late Mattie Sue Williams nee Moore. Mr. Williams is survived by his children Eulah Mae Williams of Dupo, Barty (Bonnie) Williams of St. Mary, Mo., Jesse Glenn (Sherry) Williams of Millstadt, and Penny Sue (Thomas) Dietz of Red Bud; 11 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother Gayle (Kathy) Williams of Bertrand, Mo.; sister Faye Crum of East Prairie, Mo.; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, grandson Barty Williams Jr., two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Williams was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a former member of the Monroe County Farmers Market Association. Visitation and a funeral service were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor Darrell Jones officiating. He is buried at Waterloo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

Dorothy M. Schreder nee Fults, of Valmeyer, died March 17, 2008, in Waterloo. She was born March 15, 1925, in Fults, the daughter of the late Henry J. and Marie D. Fults nee Schoen. She was married to the late Edgar J. Schreder. Mrs. Schreder is survived by her children Terry (Judy) Schreder of Waterloo, Edgar J. (Myrna) Schreder of Waterloo, Dorothy (David) Marquardt of Olney, Dennis (Jody) Schreder of Valmeyer, Gary (Susie) Schreder of Valmeyer, Christopher (Michelle) Schreder of Waterloo, and Hope (Richard) Wienhoff of Millstadt; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Brenda Schreder of Waterloo; sister Berry Ramer of Waterloo; along with sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Eugene J. Schreder, grandson Brian J. Schreder and sister Ruth Jarvis. Mrs. Schreder was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Valmeyer and St. Mary’s Mary & Martha Society. She was also a member of the Waterloo VFW Auxiliary. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral Mass was at SS. Peter and Paul Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach and Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Madonnaville. Memorials may be made in the form of Masses.