Sue P. Schuette (nee Bozsa), 92, of Smithton, formerly of Belleville, died Oct. 17, 2019, at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Waterloo. She was born July 24, 1927 in East St. Louis, daughter of the late Charles and Anna (nee Kisaszondy) Bozsa.

Mrs. Schuette was a loving mother, an attentive homemaker, and a strong woman. At the age of 53, following the death of her husband, she went back to school, acquired a real estate license, and went to work to successfully support her family. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, celebrating birthdays and get-togethers with her sisters, and spending time with her grandchildren. Sue was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Smithton.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Hospice of Southern Illinois and to the wonderful staff at Oak Hill for the tender loving care given to our mom.

Surviving are children, Geri (Mark) Diaz of Waterloo, Ann (Mike) Bergmann of Freeburg, Kathy (Mike) Frosch of Hawthorn Woods and Brad (Lorrie) Schuette of Smithton; grandchildren, Lauren Diaz (Steve Speth), Brad (Roey Moran) Diaz, Kerry (Billy) Menn, Nick Bergmann, nd Sarah Frosch; great-grandchildren, Ava and Olivia Diaz; brother-in-law Frank Beelman; sister-in-law Clara Bozsa; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Francis J. “Pete” Schuette, whom she married May 12, 1948, and who died on Aug. 5, 1980;  siblings Elizabeth (Garvin) Bruce, Mary (Frank) Eberling, Ann (Steve) Kiszely, Charles (Ethel) Bozsa, Wilma (Vincent) Dinga, John (Elaine) Bozsa, Mike (Ruth) Bozsa, Kay Beelman, Rose (Paul) Heimrich, Andy Bozsa and Albert Bozsa, in infancy; and Schuette family brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Friends may visit 4-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville.

A funeral procession will leave 9:45 Oct. 21 from George Renner & Sons Funeral Home for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter’s Cathedral, Belleville, with Msgr. John Myler officiating.

Burial will follow at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or in the form of Mass offerings. 

Johann Lucille Reynolds (nee Upchurch), 87, died Oct. 15, 2019, after a lengthy battle with dementia. Johann is survived by William Reynolds. They married on Sept. 3, 1955.  

Although Johann worked several jobs in her young married years, her favorite job was being a wife and a mother. Johann and William were blessed through adoption but she made it clear to everyone that her children were given to them by God and no difference would be made. She held true to that and worked the full-time role of mother and homemaker her entire life. Until the dementia diagnosis, she was still in charge of the household, which was obvious to everyone! Family meant the world to her, especially her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She would talk endlessly about growing up in Cahokia close to her siblings and all of the adventures they had through the years. When everyone started going their separate ways to start their families, they still remained close. As time passed, the visits may have been fewer but the stories never stopped and always put a smile on her face. As her memory faded the past few years, she began seeking out those who went before her. There is a certain joy knowing that she is reunited with them and at peace.

A special thank you to Heartland Hospice (Bonnie, Tina, Karen, Jason and Pete) and the amazing care and support they provided. William and Dirk spent many long hours caring for Johann and it made them feel good when Heartland assured them they were doing everything right. Special thanks to Ashley Osborne, who stepped up when she was needed most, comforted Johann and helped us get through the difficult times. Dementia is a sad, slow disease. It hurts when someone you know forgets who you are. The important thing is never to forget who THEY are and to provide the same love that was given before their memories were gone. Johann loved everyone to the end.

 “When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.” – Unknown

Also surviving are her children Dirk Reynolds and Jan Eden (Terry), grandchildren Dawn, Sarah (Jeremy), Aaron and Carrie, great grandchildren, Brandt, Austin, Carly, Brady, and Noah, brother James (Doris) Upchurch, sister-in-law Margaret Reynolds and many nieces and nephews.  

She was preceded in death by her parents James and Eunice Upchurch, her in-laws William and Carrie Reynolds, her brothers Robert Upchurch and Carl Upchurch, her sisters Jeanette Gericke and Cathrine Harberding, brothers-in-law Bob Harberding, Del Gericke and Harry Reynolds, sisters-in-law Jean Upchurch and Earline Upchurch and niece Sue Lynn Reynolds.

A celebration of life will be held 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at First Baptist Church of Columbia.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Alzheimer’s Association.

Betty J. Johaningmeyer (nee Wynne), 79, of Waterloo, died Oct. 18, 2019, in Waterloo. She was born Sept. 22, 1940, in St. Louis, daughter of the late Paul and Adele (nee Olesky) Wynne.

Betty was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Church – Waterloo.

She is survived by her children Michelle (Rick) Schwalbert, Frank (Heather) Gibilterra, Tim (Tracey) Gibilterra and Beth (Rich) Lyons; grandchildren Meredith (Michael) Bluestone, Frankie Gibilterra, Megan Schwalbert, Matthew Schwalbert, Sam Gibilterra, Grace Lyons, Tony Gibilterra, Harry Lyons, Ava Gibilterra and Joseph Gibilterra; step children Gary Johaningmeyer, Michael (Patty) Johaningmeyer, Doug (Rebecca) Johaningmeyer, Keith Johaningmeyer and Christy (Joe) Riffel; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her first husband Frank Gibilterra and second husband Jack Johaningmeyer.

Visitation is 9 a.m. until time of service Oct. 25 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Oct. 25, 2019 at Ss. Peter & Paul Church in Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School.

William J. Reagan, 73, of Waterloo, died Oct. 24, 2019, in St. Louis. He was born Jan. 16, 1946, in Red Bud.

He was a member of St. Patrick Church – Tipton.

He is survived by his children Michelle (Chris) Willenbrock and Scott Reagan; grandson Justin Willenbrock; brother-in-law Jim Roider; nephew Adam Studer; cousins; and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Karen Reagan (nee Roider).

Visitation is 1-6 p.m. Oct. 27 and 9-10 a.m. Oct. 28 at Quernheim Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28, at St. Patrick Church in Tipton, Father John Kizhakedan officiating.

Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Tipton.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Donor’s Choice.

Myrtle Ann Frierdich, nee Sondag, 84, of Waterloo, died Oct. 24, 2019, in Waterloo. She was born March 15, 1935, in Valmeyer, daughter of the late William and Berniece (nee Mueller) Sondag.

She is survived by her brother David (Carol) Sondag; niece Stacy (Kirk) Brege; nephew Curt Sondag; cousins and friends.

Private memorial service will be held.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Helping Strays.

Robert “Bob” R. Sammelman, 63, of Columbia, born March 7, 1956 in St. Louis, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was retired from Laclede Gas in St. Louis, MO. He loved to cook, fish, and watch hockey.

Surviving are his wife Deanna Sammelman (nee Carr); his mother Mary Lou Sammelman (nee Whealen) of St. Louis; his children, Derek (Jennifer) Sammelman of Wentzville, Mo., and Brittany and Eric Radake, both of Columbia; grandchildren Joanna Grace Sammelman, Makyla and Logan Cason, and Eva Miller; sisters, Margaret “Margie” Corrigan of Maryland Heights, Mo. and Nancy (Patrick) Kennedy of St. Charles; his mother-in-law Marilyn Carr of Columbia.  

He was also a dear brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joanne Sammelman, nee Walbridge) and his father Robert Sammelman.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.  

A Memorial Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with Father Linus Umoren officiating.

Burial will be in Palmier Cemetery, Columbia.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dupo.

Judith Ellen Joellenbeck (nee Fink), 79, of Columbia, born Dec. 4, 1939, in Belleville, died Oct. 23, 2019, while visiting her daughter and family in Craig, Colo.

Judie retired from Sears in Fairview Heights, where she worked as a sales associate. After retirement, she continued working as a receptionist at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville and The Falls in Columbia. She attended Hope Church in Columbia.

Judie loved her family most of all and treasured time spent with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Judie spent weekdays at the YMCA in Waterloo with her friends. She loved to travel before and after retirement, traveling to the Caribbean and most recently to Europe with a group of friends.

She was a very giving person to numerous organizations. Judie was a loyal platelet and blood donor and continued giving by making a donation of her organs in Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Cecelia (nee Wuerz) Fink; a beloved granddaughter Katie Jean Joellenbeck-Busby; and sisters Rosemary Reeves, Lucy Frisby and Margie Oliver.

Surviving are her children, Becky (Jim) Forquer of Craig, Colo., Tim (Tonia) Joellenbeck of Waterloo and Chris (Laura) Joellenbeck of Trenton; a sister, Carol (Jim) Metzger of Trenton; her dear companion, Don Steele; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who knew her as Grammy and Mammy; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be  9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 2 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 2 at the funeral home. 

Burial will be at Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville. 

A celebration of life will follow at the Quail Club, 8303 Concordia Road, Belleville.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Katie Jean 118 FRAM POB 81, Trenton, the Monroe County Humane Society or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

George W. Ziegler, 87, of Waterloo, died Oct. 29, 2019, in St. Louis. He was born March 21, 1932, in St. Louis, son of the late George W. and Cecelia Ziegler (nee Kammer).

He was a member of St. Paul UCC, Kaskaskia Trail Chorus, Life member of Metzger-Crook VFW Post #6504, retired Machinist Local #41 District 9 (55+ years), and Waterloo IOOF #27.

He is survived by his children Pat (Jim) Hall, Laura (Mark) Blevins, Linda Zinselmeier and Tim (Leah) Ziegler; grandchildren Kristin (Steve) Chapman, Amy (Kris) Gebke, Denise (Chris) Garrett, Kaitlyn Creamer, Joseph Hernandez, Matt Blevins, Dustin (Meenez) Shaffer, Tyler Ziegler and John Ziegler; great-grandchildren Caleb, Mya, Nora and Will Gebke, Jackson Chapman, Dylan and Rylan Shaffer and Alex and Cole Garrett; sister-in-law Beulah Lasley; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends.

George is preceded in death by his wife Cynthia Ziegler (nee Lasley); and sister Celie Rehmer.

Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 1 at Quernheim Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until time of service Nov. 2 at St. Paul United Church of Christ

A funeral will be 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Michael Southcombe officiating.

Interment will follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Kaskaskia Trail Chorus Scholarship Fund or Metzger Crook Post 6504.

Dorothy Marion Noelken (nee Pohlmann), 93, of Waterloo, died Oct. 25, 2019, in St. Louis. She was born May 23, 1926, in Burksville, daughter of the late William H. and Ursula A. Pohlmann (nee Bode).

Dorothy was a member of Concord Presbyterian Church PCA – Waterloo.

She is survived by her husband Richard Allen Noelken; children Linda Marie (Ron) Polka and David Allen (Caryl) Noelken; grandchildren Carrie Ann (Keith) Fann and Michael John Noelken; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Marie Fann, Christina Elizabeth Fann,  Gabriel Noelken and Finnigan Noelken.

She is preceded in death by her grandson Gregory Stewart Noelken

A celebration of life will be held 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Concord Presbyterian Church PCA in Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Concord Presbyterian Church PCA.

C. Glennon Rau, 77, of Red Bud, died Oct. 31, 2019. He was born Aug. 13, 1942.

He was the dearest father of Michelle Mendes, Christopher Hoemeke (Elizabeth) and Michael Rau (Nina); loving grandfather of Adrienne, Booker, Thomas, Amy, Charles, Daniel and Mikayla; devoted son of the late Cletus and Colette Rau; dear brother of David Rau (Pam) and Jennifer Sanvi (Ed); cherished uncle of Nathan (Annette), Brady (Jennifer), and Tara; great nephew and nieces. Friend to all. 

Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Nov. 8 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo.

A funeral will follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to the Waterloo Rotary Tree of Lights Campaign. Bring to Church or mail to Tree of Lights Campaign c/o Mark Altadonna, 1119 Maplewood Lane, Waterloo.

Robert D. Heberer, 87, of Waterloo, formerly of Mascoutah, born May 17, 1932 in Freeburg, died Nov. 9, 2019, at Oak Hill in Waterloo.

He was a retired, former owner of Heberer Equipment Company of Mascoutah and Gateway Bobcat. Bob was a graduate of the University of Illinois and a U.S. Army veteran.  He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Mascoutah, St. Libory American Legion, past governor of District 1-CN and 60 year member of Lions International, past president of St. John UCC council, past president of Illinois Farm Equipment Association and past president of Lincoln Landers Chapter of FMCA (Family Motor Coach Association). In 1981 he founded the Gateway Farm Club. He managed the Gateway Farm Toy Show in St. Louis for 20 years. In 1995 he was the sixth inductee in the National Farm Toy Hall of Fame. He was a member of Turkey Hill Grange since 1948.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. and Lillian F. (nee Wittlich) Heberer; son, Robert “Rob” Heberer II; son-in-law, Dennis Graul; and a sister, Joni Reilly.

Surviving are his wife, Janet I. (nee Bayles) Heberer whom he married in Pekin on July 19, 1953; three children, Kathleen (Edward) Weilbacher of Waterloo, James (Mary) Heberer of Millstadt and Julia Heberer of Okawville; grandchildren, John (Lyndsy) Weilbacher and Elizabeth “Rosie” (Robert) Betz; great-grandson Logan Betz; step grandsons, Andrew Matecki and Timothy (Cristin) Matecki; and step great-grandchildren, Chase, Jackson and Presley Matecki.

Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Moll Funeral Home in Mascoutah and 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at St. John United Church of Christ in Mascoutah.

A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Nov. 13 at St. John United of Church of Christ, Rev. Hugh Fitz officiating. 

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Lions of Illinois Foundation, 2254 Oakland Dr, Sycamore or NFED (National Foundation for Ectodermal Dyplasias), 6 Executive Dr Ste. 2, Fairview Heights.

Steven W. Kehrer, 51, of Red Bud, died Nov. 10, 2019, in Red Bud. He was born January 27, 1968, in Belleville.

He was a member of Boilermakers Local Union #363 Belleville, IL; St. Anne’s Parish Militia; and Les Coureurs des Bois de Fort de Chartres.

He is survived by his wife Victoria Kehrer (nee Stearns); children Chelsie (Jesse) Cottner, Lydia Bradley (Josh Voelkel), Janie Kehrer and Kyle Kehrer; grandchildren Levi Voelkel and Aiden Kehrer; parents Wilbert “Butch” and Nancy Kehrer (nee Campbell); brother Rick Kehrer; mother-in-law Regina (Darrell) Sons; special pet Buddy; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; aunts, uncles nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Steven is preceded in death by his father-in-law Roger Stearns Sr.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Nov. 13 and 11 a.m. until time of service Nov. 14 at Quernheim Funeral Home

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, Ted Mueller officiating.

Interment will follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: American Heart Association.

Cletus John Notter, 83, of Staunton, died 12:20 a.m. Nov. 8, 2019 at his residence in Staunton. 

He was born Aug. 8, 1936 in Waterloo, son of the late Wayne John and Caroline Johanna (Dietz) Notter.  He married Margarette A. Johannsen on June 23, 1959 in Waterloo and she survives.  

Cletus was employed as a bus driver for Gulf Transport in St. Louis and later as a mechanic for trucks and farm machinery for several area companies. He served in the U.S. Navy during the mid-1950s and enjoyed boating and fishing––ice fishing too.  He and his family used to boat the Kaskaskia River when the kids were young.

He is survived by his wife, Margarette A. Notter of Staunton; children John (Sharon) Notter of Mulberry Grove, Pam Gall of Greenville, Donna (Dean) Powell of Shattuc, Raymond (Robbin) Notter of White City, Ann (Jerry) Lesemann of Moro and Robert Notter of Staunton;  18 grandchildren;  14 great-grandchildren; sister MaryKay Schmidt of Waterloo; numerous nieces and nephews.  

He was also preceded in death by brothers Raymond and Eugene Notter and sister Dorothy Notter.

No visitation or services will be held.  

Memorials are suggested to either Heartland Hospice or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Hamel. 

William H. “Bill” Koenigstein, 87 years of Red Bud, died Nov. 11, 2019 at Oak Hill Convalescent Center, Waterloo. He was born July 20, 1932 to the late William and Amanda (Dannenberg) Koenigstein. He married Lorraine Liefer on July 15, 1962.

William was a lifelong farmer. He served in the Seabee Division of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Athens, and a past congregational president, a member of VFW Post 6632 and a past Commander, a member of Lenzburg Farmers Co-op Board of Directors and a past president. William served on the Monroe County Planning Commission and was a member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau and Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders, Inc.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his children Kevin (Lillian) Koenigstein of Columbia, Gary (Karen) Koenigstein of Red Bud, Karen (Michael) Montgomery of Rockford, and Sharon Koenigstein of Vicenza, Italy; his grandchildren James, Loren and Kaitlyn Koenigstein and Zachary and Hunter Montgomery; his sisters Jean Bosworth and Faye (Dave) Mehrmann and his brother Norman (Rosemary) Koenigstein.

He was also preceded in death his sister, Betty Hepp.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud, and Thursday, Nov. 14 an hour before the service at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. at Koch-Liefer Funeral Home in Red Bud, with Reverend Mark Nebel and Vicar Lyle Buettner officiating.

Interment will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Red Bud (Prairie).

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church in New Athens, Trinity Lutheran Church, or Trinity Lutheran School in Red Bud.

Arrangements were handled by Koch-Liefer Funeral Home, Red Bud.

Norman E. Rabbermann, 76, of Waterloo, died Nov. 13, 2019, in St. Louis. He was born August 15, 1943, in Red Bud, son of the late Clarence P. and Florence (nee Sander) Rabbermann.

He was a member of St. Paul UCC, Maeystown Sportsman’s Club, retired from McDonnell Douglas, and belonged to the machinist union.

He is survived by his wife Lois Rabbermann (nee Armbrecht); children Lori (Scott) Newman, Doug (Julie) Rabbermann, and Holly Garrett (John Elledge); grandchildren Nathan (Jill) Garza, Meghan (Marc) Dern, Caleb (Tamara) Garza, Breeyn Garrett, Ashlyn Garrett, Sam Newman, Isabelle Newman, Kiersten Elledge, Gabi Elledge and Trenton Elledge; great -grandchildren Gracie Garza and Carter Dern; brother Glenn Rabbermann; nieces; nephew; and cousins.

Norman is also preceded in death by his nephew Glenn Rabberman Jr.

Visitation is 2-6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Quernheim Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at St. Paul United Church of Christ.

A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 18 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Pastor Michael Southcombe officiating.

Interment will follow at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Diabetes Association or American Heart Association.

Arnold Walter Juelfs, 87, of Red Bud, died Nov. 13, 2019, in St. Louis. He was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Maeystown, son of the late Arthur and Lydia (nee Dintelmann) Juelfs.

Arnold was a member of Zion United Church of Christ – St. Joe.

He is survived by his wife Goldie F. Juelfs (nee Hooten); children Arnie (Anna) Juelfs, Brenda Stemler, Dennis (Lisa) Juelfs and Beverly (Glen) Besher; grandchildren Sarah (Dan) Rekosh, Andrew Juelfs, Eric (Laura) Stemler, Nena Stemler, Jason (Stephanie) Juelfs, Megan (Eric) Brock, Michael Lampkins and Branden Lampkins (Chey Spinner); brothers Ervin (Barb) Juelfs and Charles (Ellen) Juelfs; sister-in-law Delrose Juelfs; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is also preceded in death by brothers Vernon Juelfs and Wilbert Juelfs.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Quernheim Funeral Home and 9 a.m. until time of service Nov. 16 at Zion United Church of Christ

A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Nov. 16 at Zion United Church of Christ in St. Joe, Pastor Matt Friz officiating.

Interment will follow at Zion Cemetery in St. Joe.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Zion United Church of Christ – St. Joe or to the family.

Mary Ann Schmidt (nee Bufka), 89, of Waterloo,  died Nov. 14, 2019, in Belleville. She was born March 9, 1930, in Fenton, daughter of the late Julius and Rose (nee Haag) Bufka.

Mary Ann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church – Valmeyer.

She is survived by her children Catherine (Alan) Brandt, George (Nancy) Schmidt and Raymond (Pamela) Schmidt; grandchildren Ryan (Crystal) Brandt, Matthew (Meg) Brandt and Laura (Sergio) Delgado; grandchildren Angela (Jim) Marquardt, Michael (Krysta) Schmidt, Eric (Miranda) Schmidt and Alexander, Lucas, and Benjiman Schmidt; great grandchildren Madison, Caden, Lydia, Hudson, Kelsey, and Magnolia; sister-in-law Geraldine Bufka; nieces; nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Milton Schmidt; brothers Vernon (LaVerne) Bufka, Bill (Florence) Bufka, Joe Bufka and Julius Bufka Jr.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Nov. 18 and 8-8:45 a.m. Nov. 19 at Quernheim Funeral Home.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 9:30 a.m. Nov. 19 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Valmeyer, Father Felix Chukwuma officiating.

Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: St. Mary Catholic Church – Valmeyer.

Winnetta Ottoson (nee Koedyker), 90, of Waterloo, died Nov. 13, 2019, in southern St. Louis. 

Winnetta was born  Feb. 10, 1929, in Chicago and brought home by parents Harry and Nellie to the suburb of Roseland on the south side of Chicago, amongst many others of Dutch heritage. Her parents baptized Winnetta as an infant in the Dutch Reformed Church, and raised Calvin and her in that church. Winnetta recalled many fond memories of the neighborhood of her youth, the proximity of the Pullman car factory and trips to downtown Chicago on the street cars. She could recite the main streets of Chicago by memory, and was a life-long fan of the Cubs and Bears. Winnetta enjoyed being independent, initially making her choice to root for the Cubs since her brother picked the White Sox (the more traditional choice for south-siders), and delighted in sparring with her friends and family in the St. Louis region over the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry.

Winnetta’s father, Harry, was a math teacher and boys’ dean at Fenger High School, and she was raised with a high regard for education. Winnetta’s desires to deepen her education and her faith in Jesus led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in education from Wheaton College, where she met Glen Ottoson. Marriage in 1950 was followed by graduation in 1952. Winnetta taught grade school for many years until 1964 when she began raising a family, and again for several more years from 1978 until her retirement in 1995. In 1995 Glen and Winnetta left the Chicago area and settled in St. Charles, Mo. to live near their son’s family. In 2006 they moved from St. Charles to Waterloo, and joined the First Baptist Church of Waterloo. They soon became assistants in that church’s Kids’ Club after-school program. Winnetta continued in the program after Glen’s passing until the end of the school year in 2019. Winnetta joined Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault in October.

Winnetta loved music, particularly the traditional music of the Church. Glen and Winnetta regularly participated in church productions of Handel’s Messiah.  Winnetta loved reading, and enjoyed trips with Glen to England, Hawaii and Alaska, as well as many trips to Helena, Montana to see their daughter’s family. Winnetta most of all loved spending time with family, and took great joy in seeing her grandchildren and encouraging their abilities and interests.

She is survived by children Mark (Sandra) Ottoson, and Marilyn (Stephen) Snezek; grandchildren Gwyn Snezek, Remy Snezek, Andrew Ottoson, Ashley Ottoson, Jerry Snezek and Rex Snezek; nieces; nephews; and many dear friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Glen Ottoson and parents Harry and Nellie (nee Olthoff) Koedyker; and brother Calvin Koedyker.

Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17 at Quernheim Funeral Home and 8 a.m. until time of service Nov. 18 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church

A funeral service will be 9 a.m. Nov. 18 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, Rev. Terry Grebing officiating.

Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Donor’s Choice.

John J. Bertram, 42, of Valmeyer, died Nov. 15, 2019, in Valmeyer. He was born June 22, 1977, in Red Bud.

He is survived by his father Mark L. (Teri) Bertam Sr.; children Sarah Bertram, Emily Bertram, Grace Bertram and Kaleigh Mindrup; brother Mark L. (Andrea) Bertram Jr.; sister Faith Ann Bertram; niece Lizzy Shrewsbury; nephew Anthony Bertram; aunts; uncles; cousins; and friends.

John is preceded in death by his mother Beth Ann “Dee Dee” Bertram (nee Ewing).

 Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Nov. 19 and 9 a.m. until time of service Nov. 20 at Quernheim Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Nov. 20at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, Pastor Patrick Poole officiating.

Interment will follow at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Quernheim Funeral Home.

Virginia  E. Schwarze (nee Kettler), 88, of Valmeyer, died Nov. 20, 2019, in St. Louis. She was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Columbia, daughter of the late Albert H. & Clara I. (nee Schmidt) Kettler.

Virginia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and was an avid Cardinal fan.

She was a member of St. John UCC – Maeystown,  Maeystown Women’s Fellowship, and past member of Monroe County Home Extension.

She is survived by her children Larry (Amy) Schwarze, Linda (Skip) Jenkins, Lyle (Zoe Ann) Schwarze, Lloyd (Margaret) Schwarze, Laurie (Mike) Brown, Lenny (Karen) Schwarze, and Lisa Schwarze; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sister Marlene Rusteberg; sisters-in-law Gloria Kettler and Elveria Miller; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur F. “Whip” Schwarze (married April 29, 1951); brothers Wilbert and Robert Kettler;  sisters Esther Kettler and Darlene Dumstorff; 

Visitation 2-8 p.m. Nov. 24 and 8 -9:45 a.m. Nov. 25 at Quernheim Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Nov. 25 at St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, Pastor Patrick Poole officiating.

Interment at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown.

As an expression of sympathy the family prefers memorial contributions to: Shriner’s Hospital or St. Johns Cemetery – Maeystown.