Valmeyer’s Baseball Field Renamed Luhrs Field

Valmeyer Lakers Manager Dennis “Boog” Pieper, left, gathers Saturday with members of the Luhr family underneath the new electronic scoreboard at the Borsch Park baseball field in old town Valmeyer. The field was renamed yesterday in honor of Twyla and her husband, the late Alois Luhr. In addition to the scoreboard, the Luhrs donated the stadium seats which were installed a few years ago. The Valmeyer Jaycees, Optimists and Lions clubs were also recognized for their contributions to the park through the years. Pieper said the Mon-Clair baseball officials are so impressed with Valmeyer’s improved baseball field, the league will move their final-four tournament next weekend from Fairview Heights to Valmeyer.

Jim Vogt of Valmeyer and Kim Stephens of Columbia were married yesterday at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia. The couple and guests then dined and danced the night away at Turner Hall.

Good Turnout At Tipton Church’s Auction And Chicken Dinner

Dale and Louann Walsh look over quilts ready for auction during Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Auction and Chicken Dinner. “The turnout was great even though the temperature was a little warm,” said Sarah Sparwasser, one of the event’s organizers. “There are a lot of shade trees here and a nice breeze blew over the church grounds.”

Julie Huber of Wyoming, formerly of Hecker, is heading to St. Louis in September to see a specialist at Barnes Jewish Hospital for two brain aneurysms. “I am still working, but I am having severe headaches,” said Huber. Those wishing to contact Julie can email her at jhuber1968@hotmail.com.

The Monroe County Retired Teachers will meet Monday, August 13, at 11 a.m., at the Monroe County Annex Building. The business meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by a 12 noon luncheon. Cynthia O'Neill, a member of the IRTA board of trustees, will be the after-lunch speaker. To make reservations, call Kathy Landgraf, 281-5179, or Fanny Sue Schellhardt, 458-7292.

The Waterloo High School Class of 1967’s 30-year class reunion is scheduled for Saturday, August 18, at the Waterloo VFW. Classmates wishing to attend, who have not yet registered, are asked to call Elmer “Butch” Sparwasser at 939-3270. “I heard they will be serving prime rib,” added Vickie (Luhr) Gardner, who will attend with her husband, Bill.

Recent Obituaries
William Curran, 75, of Waterloo, died July 31, in Arnold, Mo. Survivors include children Becky (Rick) Avara, Rita Eckler, Theresa (Jeff) Cornely, Kathleen (Paul) Knickerbocker, Cheryl (Rob) Manning; Shelly (Alan) Forshee, William (Gwen) Curran and John (Teri) Curran and Jennifer Curran; mother, Julia Curran nee Ruby; sisters Caroline (Stan) Spehn, Mary Fieldson, Suzanne Stahl and Patricia (Ray) Dugan; brothers Robert (Millie) Curran, Frank (Jean) Curran and Charles (Eileen) Curran. He was preceded in death by his father, William J. Curran; brothers James and John Curran; and sister, sister, Roseanne Curran. Visitation is Sunday, August 12, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Monday, August 13, 10 a.m., at Quernheims.

Ruth Hahn nee Yallaly, 87, of Modoc, died August 4, at her home. She was a homemaker and widow of the late Roy Hahn, who died in 1971. She was also proceeded in death by brother Adolph Boyd, Amos “Pete” Yallaly, John “Spruce” Yallaly, William “Bill” Yallaly and Fr. Jules Yallaly. Survivors include children Bobbie (Paul) Toenjes, Jeanette (Ron) Melliere, Joe Hahn, David (Debbie) Hahn and John (Kim) Hahn; brother, Thomas Yallaly; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Monday, August 6, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Tuesday, August 7, 10 a.m., at St. Leo Catholic Church in Modoc.

John Mathews Sr., 61, of Prairie du Rocher, died August 3. Survivors include special loved one, Shirley Tierce; children John (Jeannie) Mathews Jr., Jane (Paul) Jackson and Jeremy (Jaime) Mathews; brothers Orval (Nancy), Dale, Clyde (Shirley), Dennis (Lynn) and David Mathews; and sister, Janet (Bill) Posey. Visitation is Sunday, August 5, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Monday, August 6, 10 a.m., at Quernheims.