Wayne E. Willis, 77, of Columbia, formerly of Valmeyer, died Jan. 29 [2004] at St. Anthony's Medical Center. He was the husband of Mary Ann Willis nee Pape. He was born June 6, 1926 at Alliance, OH the son of the late James and Elizabeth Willis nee Garman. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Scott (Mary Ann) Willis, Robin Willis and Mark (Mary) Willis; one daughter Lauren (David) Hesterberg; six grandchildren; one step granddaughter; two step great grandchildren; a sister Donna (Larry) Scott and a brother Donn (Linda) Willis. Mr. Willis was retired from Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. and was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ. He was an army veteran of WWII. He served 12 years as a village trustee for Valmeyer. He served as choir director for 12 years at his church. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, piano player and showed his artistic talents with snow sculptures created at his home in Valmeyer. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home where a memorial service was conducted Feb. 14.
Troy T. Dickerson of St. Charles, MO died at his home Dec. 21, 2003 following a short illness with cancer. His wife Joan Dickerson nee Meister formerly of Fults; two children, three grandchildren; two brothers, a sister; nieces and nephews survive him.
Clarence Rabbermann, 84, of Waterloo died Dec. 3 [2003]. He was the husband of the late Florence Rabbermann nee Sander. He was born Dec. 22, 1918 at Waterloo. the son of the late William and Elizabeth (Bicklein) Rabbermann. Survivors include two sons, Norman (Lois) Rabbermann and Glenn A. (Kathy) Rabbermann; two sisters, Adele Vogt and Alice (Roy) Nobbe; a brother Ervin (Edna) Rabbermann; sister-in-law Ann (Harold) Klotz; five grandchildren, Lori Rabbermann, Douglas (Julie) Rabbermann, Holly (Brett) Garrett, Glenn J. Rabbermann and Derrick Rabbermann; and four great grandchildren. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home where a funeral was conducted Dec. 5 the Rev. Don Harmon officiating. Burial was at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery.
Mary Veronica (Bonnie) Riebeling, 83, of Columbia died Dec. 3 [2003] at Sunbridge Rehabilitation Center, Edwardsville. She was the wife of the late Aloys G. Riebeling, Sr. Mrs. Riebeling was born April 5, 1920 the daughter of the late Walter and Susan (Borders) Hetzel. Survivors include a son Butch (Cheri) Riebeling; a daughter Mary Broome; a sister Helen Toenjes; grandchildren Michelle Menner, Jennifer Riebeling and Bryan Riebeling; and two great grandchildren. She was the retired owner of Weinel Hardware in Columbia, a member of Immaculate Conception Church, a former Boy Scout leader and an avid fisherman and kloepper player. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home where a funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m., Father Carl Scherrer officiating. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Cemetery.
Ann B. Vendl, 92, of Waterloo died Dec. 3 [2003]. She was the wife of the late Frank Vendl. She was born Feb. 25, 1911 in Croatia the daughter of the late John and Katherine Rade. Survivors include a son Robert Vendl; two daughters, Charlene Horn and Arlova Allen; a brother, Joseph (Florence)Tumback; seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. Lawlor Funeral Home handled arrangements. There were no services.
Myrtle I. Wolff nee Hughes, 93, of Waterloo died Dec. 1 [2003]. She was the wife of the late Bernard L. Wolff. Mrs. Wolff was born July 3, 1910 at Nebraska the daughter of the late William and Edith (Farnsworth) Hughes. Survivors include a daughter Marilynn (Harvey) Schaefer and a son Gene (Linda) Wolff; nine grandchildren and other relatives. She was a member of St. Paul UCC, Iris Society, the Women's Guild and the Waterloo Home Extension. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was at St. Paul UCC in Waterloo Dec. 5 the Rev. Kevin Brown officiating. Burial was at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery.
Edlin C. Gerber nee Bange, 87, of Waterloo died Nov. 17 [2003]. She was the wife of the late Earl F. Gerber. She was born April 9, 1916 at Waterloo the daughter of the late Edmund P. and Louisa W. Bange nee Dillenberger. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sisters Wilda Siders and Wilma (Harold) Knowles; four grandchildren, Holly (Gene) Voelker, Julie (Doug) Rabbermann, Connie (Jim) Seboldt and Ray (Julie) Garleb; seven, great grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was Nov. 21 at St. Paul UCC in Waterloo the Rev. Michael Dixon officiating. Burial was at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery.
Harvey H. Schneider, 96, of Columbia died Nov. 16 [2003]. His wife Hazel Schneider nee Flynn survives him. He was the son of the late Fred W. and Mary J. Schneider nee Jaenke and was born March 26, 1907 at Burksville the son of the late Fred W. and Mary Schneider nee Jaenke. Besides his wife a niece Janet Flynn; seven great nieces, one great nephew and 14 great great nieces and nephews and other relatives survive him. He was retired and a member of the Waterloo VFW and Legion and the Monroe County Historical Society. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home where a funeral was Nov. 19 the Rev. Ivan Horn officiating. Burial was at Burksville Cemetery.
Robert D. Keller, 74, of Waterloo died Nov. 10 [2003]. He was the husband of Hattie Keller nee Frank. Mr. Keller was born Dec. 20, 1928 at Madison County the son of the late Wilbert and Lucille Keller nee Widman. Survivors include a daughter, Karla (Terry) Pflueger; three sons, Gayle (Terri) Keller, Barry (Chris) Keller and Larry Keller (fiancé Denise Solomon); a brother Roland Keller; 15 grandchildren and other relatives. He was the retired manager of Monroe Service Co. and a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Waterloo American Legion Post 747, Waterloo Optimist Club, Highland VFW, Kaskaskia Port District Board of Directors, the Monroe County Farm Bureau and the Waterloo Country Club. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was Nov. 13 Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Ernest J. (Nick) Nicoletti, 88, of Columbia died Nov. 9 [2003] at Columbia Convalescent Center. He was the husband of Verta Schneider whom he married May 13, 1968. He was born Aug. 8, 1915 at St. Louis the son of the late Nick and Mary Nicoletti. Besides his wife he is survived by two stepdaughters, Shirley (Willie) Eckert and Jane (Rich) Sommer; six grandchildren and 121 great grandchildren. His parents and two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. He retired from Bi-State Transit after 35 years of service as a driver. He was included into the St. Louis Baseball Amateur Hall of Fame as an umpire and was a member of the Columbia Senior Citizens and the Columbia Gymnastic Association. He attended Immaculate Conception Church. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral was at the funeral home Nov. 12 with Fr. Steve Gira officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
