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Rosemary Arlt, nee Husman, 84 of Belleville, IL passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday July 21, 2021. Rosemary was born on August 28, 1936 in Waterloo, IL to Steve and Gladys Husman, nee Canliff and they precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debi Moore, her sons, Dennis...
Stephen J. Krausz, 55 of Waterloo, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 21, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Stephen was born on October 12, 1965 in East St. Louis, IL to Clyde and Celeste Krausz, nee Boad. He was preceded in death by his father. Stephen grew up on a farm in rural Waterloo. He worked for 22...
Kenneth “Ken” H. Merod, 89 of Millstadt, IL passed away peacefully at Freeburg Care Center on Saturday July 10, 2021. Ken was born in Belleville, IL on August 8, 1931 to Oscar and Amelia Merod, nee Schneider and they precede him in death. Ken was also preceded in death by his dear son, Keith Merod, his stepmother, Millie Merod, his...
Richard E. Lay, 77 of Millstadt, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home on Friday July 2, 2021 with is beloved wife by his side. Richard was born on December 22, 1943 in Washington Park, Illinois to Arthur and Marianne Lay, nee Schwartz, and they precede him in death. Richard was also preceded in death by his brothers; William and...
Roy (Sonny) Lee Otten, 79 of Columbia, IL passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. Roy was born on May 13, 1942 in East St. Louis, IL to Leroy and Billea Otten, nee Hack and they precede him in death. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years,...
Robert L. Schmierbach, Sr., 78 of Waterloo, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday June 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Floraville, IL on February 4, 1943 to Raymond and Luella Schmierbach, nee Koerber and they precede him in death. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in...
Gertrude Helen Werner, 82 of Millstadt, Illinois passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday June 8, 2021. Gertrude was born on December 3, 1938 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Walter and Mary Margaret Coleman, nee Laughlin and they precede her in death. Gertrude worked most recently as a florist for Sam's Club. In her spare time,...
Floyd “Flip” P. Toenjes, 92 of Belleville, IL passed away on Friday June 4, 2021 at Oak Hill Nursing Center in Waterloo, IL surrounded by his loving family. Flip was born on March 6,1929 in Waterloo, IL to George and Alma Toenjes, nee Eichelmann and they precede him in death. Flip lived a long life of dedicated service-first, proudly serving...
Rose L. Nelson, nee Podhrasky, 44 of Millstadt, IL passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL on Saturday May 29, 2021. Rose was born on August 23, 1976 in Belleville, IL to Frank and Anita Podhrasky, nee Perry and they precede her in death. Rose graduated from Belleville West High School and went on to study at...
Sara Jane Hasenstab, 43, passed away on Friday May 28, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Sara was born on October 23, 1977 in Belleville, IL. Sara is the beloved daughter of Donald and Barbara Hasenstab, and the baby sister to Patrick (Maria) Hasenstab, Bradley (Cynthia) Hasenstab, Jefforey (Sarah) Hasenstab and Karen (Josh) Koch. Sara is an...
Elmo D. Taylor, 62 of Waterloo, Illinois passed away on Monday May 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. Elmo was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on April 28, 1959 to Elmo S. and Minnie Taylor, nee Shirley and they precede him in death. Elmo worked for many years at Roto Metrics in Eureka, Missouri. In...
Allene M. Caskey, nee Myerscough, 76 of Millstadt, Illinois passed away on Friday May 21, 2021 in Red Bud, Illinois. Allene was born in Evansville, Illinois on June 9, 1944 to Alvin and Geraldine Myerscough, nee Simpson and they precede her in death. Upon graduation from high school, Allene attended St. Francis College in Joliet, IL and Washington University in...
Eugene J. Boron, 76, of Millstadt, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday May 15, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL, with his loving family by his side. Eugene was born in East St. Louis, IL on July 6, 1944 to Andrew and Harriett Boron, nee Kula. Eugene graduated from Assumption High School in East St. Louis, IL in 1962....
Timothy L. Brown IV, 38, of Caseyville, Illinois passed away at his home on Sunday April 25, 2021. Timothy was born on November 29, 1982 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Timothy L. and Sandra Brown III, nee Snelling of Caseyville, Illinois and they survive. Timothy was a 2001 graduate of Collinsville High School and worked as a union carpenter. In...
Michael Wayne Cowsert, 51, of Waterloo, IL passed away on Thursday April 22, 2021. He was employed with Cerro Flow Products, LLC for 32 years. Michael is survived by his son, Joshua Cowsert of Springfield, MO, stepdaughter, Sarah (Whitmore) Taggart and Joshua’s mother/former spouse, Shelia. His father, Larry (Carol) Dornin, stepfather, Robert Falkenhein, Sr.; his sisters: April (Falkenhein) Stanley and...
Nathan J. Hahn, 38, of Belleville, Illinois passed away at his home on Wednesday April 21, 2021. Nathan was born on August 7, 1982 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Randy and Teri Hahn, nee Simmons and they survive. Nathan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Matt and Donna Simmons. Nathan worked as a pharmacy technician and had his...
Vance Lee Gray, 64, of Millstadt, Illinois passed away on Wednesday April 14, 2021 at his home. Funeral Services will be private. Vance was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 31, 1956. He was the son of Maurice Lee and Della Mae Gray, nee Salyer. He was married to Debbie Ann Gray, nee Kolb on September 19, 1981. Following...
Angeline Matecki, nee Kryger, 92 of Belleville, IL passed away on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Angeline was an active member of St. James Catholic Church in Millstadt, IL for many years. She was a hard-working home maker, devoted wife and mother. Angeline enjoyed gardening, especially growing roses that adorned her yard and...
John D. Patton, 45 of Waterloo, Illinois passed away on Monday March 15, 2021. John was born on November 6, 1975 in Belleville, Illinois to Melvin and Candace Patton, nee Wilson and they precede him in death. John was also preceded in death by his brother, Deron Patton. John worked as a roofer and was formerly a police officer for...
Emil L. Stearns, 85 of Oakdale, Illinois passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2021 in Nashville, Illinois. Emil was born on June 24, 1935 in Pilot Knob, Illinois to Nicholas and Nellie Stearns, nee Fry, and they precede him in death. Emil married his beloved wife of 50 years, Eleanor Stearns, nee Cross on July 5, 1956 and she precedes...
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