Death Notices | 2/27/13

Russell E. Sneed

Russell E. Sneed, 80, of Red Bud, died Feb. 23, 2013, in Red Bud.
Visitation was Feb. 26-27, at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud.
Funeral services were Feb. 27, at the funeral home, Dan Madrigal officiating.
Interment followed at Red Bud City Cemetery, Red Bud.

Cecilia Yvonne Brooks

Cecilia Yvonne Brooks (nee Snider), 75, of Dupo, died Feb. 22, 2013, in Dupo.
Per her request, she was cremated and no services were held.

Leah M. Sanford

Leah M. Sanford, 28, of Columbia, died Feb. 20, 2013, in Columbia.
Visitation and funeral services were Feb. 24-25, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Pastor Matt Clark officiating.

Lorraine B. Bennett

Lorraine B. Bennett (nee Piatt), 84, of St. Louis, died Feb. 21, 2013, in Red Bud.
Visitation and funeral services were Feb. 25, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Pastor Matt Friz officiating.
Interment followed at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery, Waterloo.

Donald Ryan Szewczuk

Donald Ryan Szewczuk, 48, of Millstadt, died Feb. 21, 2013, in Millstadt.
A memorial visitation and memorial service were Feb. 24-25, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Millstadt, Rev. Michael Kumm officiating.
A private burial followed at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Millstadt.

Donna Mae Sumoski

Donna Mae Sumoski (nee Anderson), 59, of East Carondelet, died Feb. 20, 2013, in East Carondelet.
Visitation and funeral services were Feb. 23-24, at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home, Millstadt, Rev. Matt Friz officiating.
Per her request, she was cremated.


Tammy Taylor

Tammy is an award-winning Graphic Artist for the Republic-Times. She has worked at the newspaper for almost 15 years, while her and her husband Norman, of 34 years, are owners of Sunderman's Garage in Columbia. She enjoys photography and her five grandchildren.
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