Columbia PD On Lookout For Individual

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who was last seen on Jan. 19, at the Hawthorne Apartments on the north end of town.

The 50 to 60-year-old-man was parked in a Cadillac in the complex’s parking lot at about 10:30 a.m., reports CPD Detective Justin Barlow. At that point a female resident walked by the car. The man rolled down his window and asked the woman to come over to his car. The woman said she feared the man and his actions, and quickly got in her own car and drove away.

The male is described as having a medium build with white hair, short sideburns and a receding hair line. He was wearing silver wire glasses with thick lenses and a black leather coat. The four-door white Cadillac he was driving had Illinois plates, a dirty appearance and a vinyl top. Anyone with information about the identity of the man is asked to call the Columbia Police Department at 281-5151.

Glenn Grosse continues to recover from injuries sustained last Saturday from falling down a stairwell at Gallagher’s Restaurant.

Gene “Hoagie” Hohnbaum is recovering after taking a fall outside of his house in Waterloo. He broke his hip, but hopes to make a full recovery.

Members of the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce will gather Saturday evening at Fireside Inn South for their annual dinner. Doris Rippelmeyer will be recognized for her dedication to the community.

Mike Caywood will celebrate his 50th birthday Saturday evening. He will be playing drums with the Father Jack Band at Gallagher’s.

The new Waterloo Schnucks opens its doors next Tuesday morning. They are planning a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m.

National Catholic Schools Week kicks off Monday, Jan. 28. Local parochial schools SPPS, ICS and Gibault have several events planned to mark the occasion. Longtime SPPS teacher Judy Haberl invites everyone to stop by the school’s gym on Wednesday for their annual rummage sale.

Those interested in learning more about the Monroe County Emergency Response Program are invited to a meeting next Tuesday. All citizens are invited to the 7 p.m. program at Concord Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. The CERT training sessions to receive certification will then be held at the church on Feb. 15, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. The program is designed to educate members of the public about helpful things they can do following a natural disaster or other emergency. For more information send an email to mococitizencorp@yahoo.com or call Rich Noelken at 618-282-1725.

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drives
Feb. 19, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Turner Hall in Columbia
Feb. 25, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Valmeyer High School

Humane Society of Monroe County’s Pet of the Week:

Beamer is a 45-pound chocolate lab mix who is crate trained. He is affectionate, quick to learn and eager to please. He is also very energetic and rambunctious. Beamer plays well with other dogs and can be a great lap dog during TV time. The society’s next adoption event is Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at PetsMart on Lemay Ferry Road in St. Louis. The shelter will be open Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Calendar of Events
Friday
Fish fry and bingo at Waterloo VFW
Dixie Express at Bobeck’s

Saturday
Columbia Music Booster’s Trivia Night at Turner Hall
Columbia Firemen’s Crazy Bowl at Westpark Bowl
Hecker Firemen’s Trivia Night at the Heckerdome
Rock band Vote 4 Pedro at Bobeck’s
Fountain Creek Band at Corner Pub
Father Jack Band at Gallagher’s

Recent Obituaries
James D Houseknecht, 72, of Maryville, died Jan. 23, 2008, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital North in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Jan. 6, 1936 in Detroit, Mich, the son of late Theodore and Donna nee Bumpus Houseknecht. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Houseknecht nee Spelver; children Linda Houseknecht of St. Charles, Mo., Ellen (Jeffrey) Grueninger of Columbia and James Houseknecht of Columbia; sister Patricia Nevels of Columbia, Mo.; and grandchildren Connor Doherty of St. Charles, Mo., Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Bentrup of Ballwin, Mo. and Andrew Phillip Grueninger of Columbia. He was preceded in death by a son, Lou Phillip Houseknecht. Mr. Houseknecht was an electronic technician at C.C. Bell Electronic in Collinsville and St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of St. John Evangelical UCC in Collinsville and a past Mason of Lodge 712. Visitation is Sunday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Herbert A Kassly Funeral Home in Collinsville. Funeral is Monday, Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home, with Rev. David Stabenfeldt officiating. Burial will be at St. John UCC cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Helen Schlotmann, 91, of Red Bud, died Jan. 23, at Oak Hill Nursing Home in Waterloo. She was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Christ and Ellen (nee Kelley) Kern. She married Clemens Schlotmann Sr. in 1936 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. He died in 1971. She is also preceded in death by a son, John Schlotmann; granddaughter Lisa Schlotmann; and brothers James, Leo, Joseph and Simon Kern. Survivors include children Joseph (Pamela) Schlotmann of Red Bud, Clemens Schlotmann Jr. of Red Bud, Henry (Barbara Jean) Schlotmann, Alfred Schlotmann of Waterloo and Helen Marie (Jerome) Schlotmann of Waterloo; and sisters Sr. Wilfreda Kern ASC of Ruma; Sr. Teresita Kern ASC and Sr. Lucille Kern ASC of Belleville. She had been a housekeeper at St. Clement’s Hospital in Red Bud and at the Ruma Convent. Mrs. Schlotmann was an avid quilter, collected salt and pepper shakers, loved working in her garden and canned vegetables. Visitation is Sunday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Monday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud with Father Tom Stout officiating. She will be buried at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or ASC Memorial Fund for the Retirement of Sisters.

Ermin J. Vogt, 89, of Waterloo died Jan. 21, 2008, in St. Louis. He was born Jan. 14, 1919 in Waterloo, the son of the late Louis B. and Anna M. (nee Zeis) Vogt. Survivors include sister Margaret Mary Brinkmann; nieces and nephews Janice (Dave) Holdener, Kathy (Darrell) Hitzemann, Dorothy (Paul) Mollet, Joseph (Liz) Brinkmann, John Brinkmann, Chester (JoAnn) Vogt, JoAnn Daniels, Mary (Michael) Harrod, Tom (Bobbie) Vogt and Anne (Steve) Candler. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Vogt nee May; and brothers Raymond L., Alphonse and Anthony Vogt; and sister Hildegarde Einwich. He was a member of the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Holy Name Society, Waterloo Knights of Columbus Council # 1334 and the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Memorials may be made to SS. Peter and Paul Grade School. Visitation is Friday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m., at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo with Father Jose Jacob officiating. He will be buried at the church’s cemetery.

Katherine Grob, 92, of Columbia, died Jan. 22, 2008, at Columbia Convalescent Center. She was born October 4, 1915 in New Underwood, SD, the daughter of the late George and Catherina (nee Baurele) Schuler. She was married to the late Wilbert A. Grob. He died in 1995. Survivors include a daughter, Diana (David) Monroe of Jacksonville; son-in-law, Robert Thoma of Columbia; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 2 step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Denise Thoma; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Columbia. Visitation is Sunday, Jan. 27, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral is Monday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, Pastor Steven Theiss officiating. She will be buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. Memorials may be made to the church.

Mary Icle Woodcock nee McDannald, 87, of Columbia, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at Columbia Convalescent Center. She was born October 21, 1920 in Pollock, Mo., the daughter of the late William and Lydia A. (nee Pearson) McDannald. She married Raymond Woodcock in 1946, who survives her. Other survivors include her daughter, Wilma Ann (Gene) Zarybnicky of Blue Springs, NE; grandson, Michael Matthew (Kris) Zarybnicky of Beatrice, NE; great-grandchildren Michaela S. Zarybnicky, and Ashlynn Marye Zarybnicky; a brother, Charles Otis McDannald of Ellsinore, Mo.; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine McDannald; and brothers J. Henry McDannald and William LeeOral McDannald. Visitation is Saturday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to noon at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral will follow at Lawlors at 12 noon, Pastor Dan Batchelor officiating. She will be buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Worship Center in Dupo.