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Marie S. Wilfong | Obituary

Marie S. Wilfong, 94, of Chester, died April 20, 2025, at Oak Hill, Waterloo. She was born to the late Edward and Ola Mae Carnahan on Feb. 25, 1931 in…

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Julia A. Schilling | Obituary

Julia A. “Julie” Schilling, nee Wagner, 63, of Waterloo, died April 20, 2025, in Belleville. She was born Jan. 6, 1962. Julie was very compassionate and nurturing with an unforgettable sense of humor. She will always be admired for her courageous strength in her 7 year battle with cancer.  She was formerly a receptionist at Waterloo Animal Hospital for over 20 years. Julie was the proud “Mi Mi” of twin granddaughters and was excited to meet her third granddaughter due in September. Julie enjoyed Badge of Honor Jeep Trails and was a member of the Midwest Jeep Thing Club. She liked traveling, fishing and enjoyed the outdoors. She is survived by her husband Roger Schilling, who she married Sept. 7, 1985; children Megan (Aaron) Gregson and Caleb Schilling; grandchildren Ella and Olivia Gregson; sisters and brothers Elaine Wagner, Nancy (Terry) Mueller, Steven Wagner and Sharon (Greg Dunning) Wagner; nieces; nephews; and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents Steven K. and Marie (nee Hession) Wagner and niece Jessica Muniz. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. April 24 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo. As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to a college fund for Ella and Olivia Gregson.

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Donald R. Sutter | Obituary

Donald Richard Sutter, 88, of Columbia, died April 20, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Centerville Township. Donald retired from Bel-O Heating and Cooling in…

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Harry A. Marquardt | Obituary

Harry A. Marquardt, 80, of Waterloo, died April 17, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Prairie du Rocher. He is survived by his daughters Christine…

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Donald E. Whelan | Obituary

Donald E. Whelan Sr., 80, of Evansille, died April 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. He was born to the late Edward G. and Lucille A. (nee Johanning) Whelan on…

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Gerald X. Melliere | Obituary

Gerald “Jerry” Xavier Melliere, 85, of Prairie du Rocher, died April 14, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville.  He was born to the late Xavier Francis and Christine (nee Hoffmann) Melliere…

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Merle L. Wischmeier | Obituary

Merle L. Wischmeier, 88, of Waterloo, died April 10, 2025, in Columbia. She was born April 29, 1936, in Waterloo. Merle was a member of St. Paul United Church of…

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Tony G. Esker | Obituary

Tony Gene Esker, 47, of Prairie du Rocher, died April 6, 2025, in St. Louis. He was born Feb. 4, 1978, in Lawton, Okla. He is survived by his children…

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Numon S. ‘Pete’ Posey | Obituary

Numon S. “Pete” Posey, 94, of Waterloo, graduated to his heavenly home on April 7, 2025. He was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Tuscumbia, Ala. Pete was the second oldest…

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Dennis Beiermann | Obituary

Dennis “Denny” Beiermann, 72 of Stillwater, Minn., died March 25,2025. Dennis was born in Jerseyville and grew up in Columbia, where he graduated from Quincy College. He started his teaching…

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