Obituary
Steven A. Kruse | Obituary
Steven Arthur Kruse, 67, died Jan. 29, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital, St. Louis, due to complications from a fall. He was born on Feb. 15, 1958. Steve was a…
Read MoreNorbert J. Fausz | Obituary
Norbert “Nip” J. Fausz, 86, of Red Bud, died Feb. 5, 2026, surrounded by family. Nip was a devoted husband of 57 years to Barb. He loved to play horseshoes…
Read MoreLarry J. Cottom | Obituary
Larry James Cottom, 80, of Columbia, born Aug. 26, 1945, in East St. Louis, died Feb. 3, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Larry retired in 2008…
Read MoreJames J. Gant | Obituary
Jim Gant, 75, died peacefully on Jan. 26, 2026. Jim attended grade school and high school in Waterloo before continuing his education in Kansas City. He later made his home…
Read MoreMarilyn G. Hoffmann | Obituary
Marilyn G. Hoffmann (nee Rabbermann), 95, of Fults, died Feb. 2, 2026, in Waterloo. She was born Jan. 7, 1931, in Millstadt. She is survived by her children Wilmer (Edna…
Read MoreClark H. Kossina | Obituary
Clark H. Kossina, 83, of Columbia, died Feb. 1, 2026, at Memorial Hospital East, Shiloh. He was born Sept. 6, 1942, in East St. Louis. Clark worked 22 years as…
Read MoreHubert S. ‘Scott’ Raitt Jr. | Obituary
Hubert S. “Scott” Raitt Jr., 81, of Waterloo, died Jan. 30, 2026, in Waterloo. Born on March 5, 1944, in East St. Louis, Scott lived a life marked by dedication…
Read MoreColleen E. Mehrtens | Obituary
Colleen E. Mehrtens, 79, of East Carondelet, died Jan. 30, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo. She was born Dec. 21, 1946, in Belleville, to the late Norman and Alice…
Read MoreEarl J. ‘Butch’ Menner | Obituary
Earl J. “Butch” Menner, 89, of Columbia, died Jan. 29, 2026, at de Greeff Hospice House, Concord, Mo. He was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Columbia. He was the son…
Read MorePhyllis A. Karn | Obituary
Phyllis Ann Karn (nee Swartz), 91, of Dupo, died Jan. 29, 2026, at Sherbrooke Village in St. Louis. She was born Aug. 15, 1934 in East St. Louis. Phyllis was…
Read MoreCharles E. Miller | Obituary
Charles E. Miller, 87, of Prairie du Rocher, died Jan. 23, 2026, at R&R Country Care, Ruma. He was born to the late Charles and Snowy (nee Hyder) Miller on…
Read MoreCory W. Becker | Obituary
Cory William Becker, 46, of Waterloo, died Jan. 22, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply. Those who knew Cory best will remember his generous heart, kind…
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