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E-Newsletter - December 28, 2007

Iraq War Veteran Eckert Honored During Visit Home

Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith, second from right, presents First Lt. Casey Eckert with a plaque honoring his service during the Iraq War.

Army First Lieutenant Casey Eckert spent the holiday with his family and friends. Eckert is serving in the 111th engineering battalion stationed in Daqreet, Iraq. He is the son of Glen and Nancy Eckert of Waterloo. During last Wednesday’s council meeting, the Waterloo City Council recognized Lt. Eckert for his service to the country.

Ss. Peter and Paul of Waterloo’s Monsignor Flach was able to sneak away from Barnes Hospital in St. Louis to lead the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass. He has been a patient at Barnes’ rehabilitation facility after being diagnosed this fall with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The syndrome has caused Flach to lose some mobility in his arms and legs. He has also lost 30 pounds, but has a very positive attitude.

He made his appearance at the Mass in a wheel chair and watched the school children perform their nativity scene.

“He showed tremendous courage to be there and everyone gave him applause after his homily,” said parishioner David Kennedy.

Flach, 62, said he has made some progress toward recovery, but still has a long way to go.

Holiday Tournament Underway In Columbia

During the Columbia – Freeburg Holiday Basketball Tournament Waterloo High School guard Steve Stroh, left, looks to dribble past Travis Jackson of the Roxaxa Shells.

The Columbia – Freeburg Holiday Basketball Tournament is underway this week at Columbia High School’s gymnasium. The pool-style tournament concludes Saturday night with the championship game tipping off at 7 p.m. Local teams participating are Waterloo, Columbia, Gibault and Red Bud.

Calendar of Events
Friday
Waterloo VFW closed

Saturday
Rock band Dr. No at Bobeck’s

Sunday
Valmeyer Jaycees’ Golden Age Breakfast

Monday
New Year’s Eve

Humane Society of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week

Taz is an 18-month-old, male Yellow Labrador Retriever who was rescued from animal control on his last day. He is full of energy and just wants to be loved. Taz will need some basic obedience training, but will make a wonderful addition to anyone’s home. For more information call 618-282-PETS. The shelter will be open Saturday, December 29, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. www.hsofmcil.org.

Obituaries
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 is Friday, Dec. 28, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Saturday, Dec. 29, 2 p.m., 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.

Robert Bailey Burton, 73, of Waterloo, died Dec. 25, in St. Louis, Mo. Survivors include his 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. Memorials may be made to the Nature Conservancy or the University of Illinois Scholarship Fund. Visitation is Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Mary Beth Hartenstein officiating.

Albert “Al” Tousand, 73, of Dupo, died Dec. 26, at his residence. 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 is Saturday, Dec. 29, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Dashner Funeral Home in Dupo. A funeral will follow at Dashners, with Rev. Robert Lee officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital.

Dennis W. Kempf, 55, of Columbia, died Dec. 24 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1952 in East St. Louis, the son of Omer and Hazel nee Hoepfinger Kempf. Survivors include his mother; sons Jamie (Jennifer) Kempf of Virginia Beach, Va. and Jared Kempf of Waterloo; grandchildren Cody and Emily Kempf; sisters Carolyn (Richard) Hill and Kathleen Muskopf, both of St. Louis, Mo.; and nephews Jason (Mary), Eric, Evan and Adam Moore. He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister in infancy, June Ann Kempf. He was retired from Ameren UE in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending at Lawlor Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of St. Louis or Holy Cross Lutheran Church in East Carondelet.

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