Today's News - October 21, 2009

Waterloo Shuts Out Althoff For Regional Win

Waterloo High School won their first round game of the Class 2A Mascoutah Regional on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Althoff. Their next tournament game is Friday.

Waterloo forward Lance Kohler, second from right, heads in a goal to put the Bulldogs up 2-0 over Althoff today in the opening round of the Mascoutah Regional.        - photo by Bob Haentzler / game photos on line at www.gatewayphoto.net

Recent Obituaries

Oscar Mills McGuire, 94, of Columbia, died Oct. 21, 2009, at deGreeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Mo. He was born Dec. 23, 1914, in Celeste, Tex., the son of the late Fred and Hope (Mills) McGuire. He married Sarah (O'Guinn) Reis McGuire in 1978 in Dupo and was a retired foreman with Mobil Oil Corp. in the East St. Louis refinery of Mobil Oil Corp. In addition to his wife, Mr. McGuire is survived by his daughter-in-law, Judy McGuire of Queen Creek, Ariz.; grandchildren Terri McGuire and Tammy McGuire; step-children Mary Ann (David) Rodenberg of Columbia, Monica Kettler of Columbia and Joe Reis of Millstadt; step-grandchildren Mike and Sarah Rodenberg, Kevin and Adam Reis and Corey Kettler; a brother, Kenny (Gloria) McGuire of Wheeling, WV.; a sister, Barbara (Eddie) Saba of Huntsville, Ala.; along with five great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Dorothy McGuire; son, Lance McGuire; sisters Anna Moi Jones, Mildred Mitchell, Laverne Hamilton and Katherine Vawter; and a brother, Fred McGuire. Visitation is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow with Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. Mr. McGuire will be buried at Valhalla Gardens Of Memory in Belleville. Memorials may be made to Sunnyhill Inc., which serves the developmentally disabled.

Richard J. “Dick” Valentine, 60, of Waterloo, died Oct. 20, 2009 in Waterloo. He was born July 31, 1949 in Red Bud, the son of Josephine Riechmann and the late Vernon Valentine. In addition to his mother, Mr. Valentine is survived by his wife, Bonnie (nee Jehling) Valentine; children Lana (Steven) Reichert, John (fiancé Kim Stellhorn) Valentine, Janese Valentine and Denise (Josh) Robinson; grandchildren Bailey, Abigail and Carlie Reichert, Dakota Valentine and Lorelei Oleson; brother, Dennis (Luann) Valentine; and sisters Anna (Darrell) Glaenzer and Patti (Rich) Dependahl; along with an uncle, aunts, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mildred and Lester Jelling. Mr. Valentine was a Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA42). He was employed as a body repairman at Broadway Ford in St. Louis and was a member of Mechanic's Union District 9. Visitation is Thursday, Oct. 22, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Mr. Valentine will be buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to Family Hospice or the donor’s choice.

Today's News - October 21, 2009

Heads Up Plays Sends Gibault To Sectional

Playing sound fundamental soccer and capitalizing on key opportunities helped propel the Gibault Hawks to victory Tuesday evening in the Class 1A Columbia Regional at Oerter Park. They beat host team Columbia 2-0. Brent Russell picked up both goals with assists coming from teammate Griffin Wielgus. Early in the first half, Columbia put the ball in the net to apparently take the lead, but the goal was disallowed because of an off-sides penalty. The Hawks will head to Raymond (north of Litchfield) on Thursday to take on Teutopolis in the first round of the Lincolnwood Sectional. Kick-off is at 4:30 p.m.

Gibault's Brent Russell, left, scores on a header as teammate Travis Diehl, center, looks on.         - photo by Bob Haentzler / game photos online at www.gatewayphoto.net

The Gibault soccer team celebrates their victory in the regional tournament.

Recent Obituary

Mary Lee Ray, nee Albertson, 87, of Red Bud, died Oct. 15, 2009 at the Red Bud Nursing Home. She was born April 21, 1922, in Leeper Mo., the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude (Gilbert) Albertson. She married Virgil Ray in 1938 in Williamsville, Mo. He died in 1977. Mrs. Ray is survived by her children, Barbara (Don) Roth, Bill (Mary) Ray, Rick Ray, Sue (Paul) Ellner, Terry Ray, Connie (Ron) Mulholland, Kim (Dan) Miller and Nancy (Michael) Brown; sisters Margie Tubb, Nora Brown and Sharon (Jimmy) Moore; and brothers John(Opal) Albertson and Bob Albertson; along with grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a step-father, Clinton Bumler; sons Jerry and Chuck Ray; daughter, Sherry Bachelier; brothers James Albertson and Carroll “Bill” Albertson; granddaughter, Tracy Bachelier; and grandson, Rick Ray Jr. Mrs. Ray was a homemaker until 1980 before going to work at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation in Chester. In addition to being a housewife, she supplemented the family income by taking on many odd jobs, such as ironing, scrapping corn, babysitting and picking pecans. She was always the first one up each morning and the last to bed at night. Later in life, Mrs. Ray enjoyed traveling throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Mary loved babies, maintaining a clean house even with so many children, cooking and her ever-present gentle smile. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Prairie du Rocher. After moving to Red Bud she attended the First Baptist Church in Red Bud. Visitation is Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge–Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Red Bud with Rev. Tim McIntye officiating. Mrs. Ray will be buried at the Ellis Grove City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the building fund at First Baptist Church in Red Bud or to Alzheimer’s disease research.