David Lee P. Neff, 65, of Waterloo, died February 23, 2005, in Waterloo. He was born July 12, 1939, in Hecker, the son of the late Ralph and Anna Neff nee Dietz. He was married to Coletta Neff nee Glastetter. He is survived by his wife, daughter Sally (Brad) Mooney of Waterloo, step-children Phyllis (James) Winkelmann of Carlyle, Shirley Racine of Waterloo, and Dan (Lisa) Eftink of Benton; grandchildren Ashley Mooney, Brad Mooney, Nicholas Winkelmann, Susan Racine, Jessing Eftink and Sarah Eftink. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. He is buried at SPPS Cemetery in Waterloo.
M. Jeanette Buhrmeister nee Novack, 99, of Waterloo, died February 25, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born November 9, 1905, in Chester, the daughter of the late Albert and Minnie Novack nee Douglas. She was married to the late Chris A. Buhrmeister. She is survived by cousins, a great-nephew, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Buhrmeister was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo. She was the former owner of Schueren Shoe Store. Visitation and funeral services were at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo, pastors Tony Troup and Kyle Sandersfeld officiating. She is buried at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Chester. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo.
Ruby Irene Moallankamp nee Lee, 91, died February 26, 2005, in Belleville. She was born January 10, 1914, in Shannon, Mo., the daughter of the late David and Rose Lee nee Ray. She married the late Carl Moallankamp in 1928; he preceded her in death in 1984. She is survived by her son Lawrence D. (Sylvia) Moallankamp of Columbia; daughters Helen Massie of Cahokia, Vera Stone of Cahokia, and Bonnie Ferguson of Dupo; 20 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Wayne Moallankamp. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at Church of God in Cahokia, Pastor Justin Shields officiating. She is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Church of God in Cahokia.
Halina Mokriakow, nee Myelski, 85, of Millstadt, died Nov. 13, 2009 at her home. She was born April 20, 1924 in Ukrania, the daughter of the late Olimpy and Maria Myelski. Mrs. Mokriakow was preceded in death by her husband, Howrylo Mokriakow; a daughter, Susie Jean Mokriakow; and her great-grandchild, Brittney Nicole Potter. She is survived by her children William (Betty) Mokriakow, Leon (Esther) Mokriakow , Cathy (Raymond) Baldridge, George (Peggy) Mokriakow and Irene (Marc) Hurt of Hannibal, Mo.; grandchildren Tanya (David) Potter, Diane Mokriakow, Scott Mokriakow, Sherry (Darren) Shank, Dennis Mokriakow, Nikolia Mokriakow, Dawn Baldridge, Jeremy (Rachel) Baldridge, Jonathan Baldridge, George D. (Jessica) Mokriakow, Angelia L. (Dan) Berni, Leah (Josh) Clements and Marcus (Michelle) Hurt; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends. Mrs. Mokriakow became a Christian in a German War Camp during World War II. She and her family came to America in 1950 when they were sponsored by the First Baptist Church in Ash Grove, Mo. Mrs. Mokriakow retired as a tailor from Coats and Things. She was known as a wonderful cook who loved to feed everyone and never met a stranger. Visitation and funeral were at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt with Pastor David Gray officiating. Mrs. Mokriakow was buried at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at Maplewood Park Baptist Church.
Mary Brueggemann, nee Fults, 81, of Hecker, died Nov. 7, 2009, in Red Bud. She was born Dec. 18, 1927 in Valmeyer, the daughter of the late Neil and Hilda (nee Stechmesser) Fults. Mrs. Brueggemann is survived by her husband, Milton “Pat” Brueggemann; daughters Elaine (Dennis) Biffar and Debbie (Charlie) Harbaugh; grandchildren Tony (Traci) Biffar, Jeff (Vicki) Biffar, Doug Biffar, Mary Harbaugh, Laura Harbaugh, Sarah Harbaugh and John Harbaugh; great-grandchildren Devin, Lucas, Emily, Brooke, Brady, Graham, Colton and Henry Biffar; sisters Helen Godare, Darlene (Ben) Yancey and Judy (Bob) Krebel; brothers Jerry (Patty) Fults and Ronnie (Betty) Fults; and sister-in-law Cindy Fults; along with nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brothers Norman and Russell Fults. Mrs. Brueggemann was a member of St. Augustine Church’s Alter Sodality, the Hecker Community Center and the Waterloo VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral was at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Hecker. Mrs. Brueggemann will be buried at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church of Hecker, SS. Peter and Paul Grade School or Gibault High School.
Pearl Marie Landgraf, 91, of Columbia, died Nov. 8, 2009 at Columbia Convalescent Center. She was born May 20, 1918, in Belleville, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Dannehold) Juengling. She married Carl "Butts" Landgraf in 1939 in Columbia. He died in 1989. Mrs. Landgraf is survived by her son, Carl “Nudie” (Mary) Landgraf of Columbia; a daughter, Janet Edmiston of Manchester, Mo.; a brother, James Juengling of Columbia; daughter-in-law, Kathy (Neil) Kuehner of Columbia; grandchildren, Dawn (Brian) Pansing, Jodi (Chris) Artinger, Abby (Jeff) Ahlers, Cris “Alfie” Landgraf, Brad (Kelly) Landgraf, John Landgraf and Camille (Mark) Borgmann; and great-grandchildren, Tara, Taylor, Drew, Max, Dustin, Hailey, Hayden, Brody and Emma. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Landgraf; sisters Mae Limestall and Vernette Juengling; and a great-grandchild, Adam Artinger. Mrs. Landgraf was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia, the Columbia Gymnastic Association Auxiliary volunteered for the American Red Cross. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia with Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. Mrs. Landgraf was buried at the church’s cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department’s Scholarship Fund or tot the Immaculate Conception School Education Fund.
Melvin L. Frierdich, 79, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., formerly of Columbia, died Nov. 52, 2009, at Riverview at the Park Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 8, 1930, in Columbia, the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Menner) Frierdich. Mr. Frierdich is survived by his children Melvin David Frierdich of Millstadt, Patricia (Marvin) Taake of Columbia and Susan Shreve of Phoenix, Ariz.; along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Frierdich Jr. Mr. Frierdich served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. Private funeral services were held. Arrangements were handled by Lawlor Funeral Home.
Michael McMullan, 49, Robertsville, Mo., formerly of Waterloo, died Nov. 7, 2009, of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Vicky (Frost) McMullan; a son, David McMullan; parents, Dennis and Marie (Kuehner) McMullan of Waterloo; brothers Brian (Deanne), John (Sue) and Matt (Dena Reed) McMullan; and a sister, Kathy (Collin) Metzger. He was preceded in death by grandparents Clem and Victory Kuehner and Hugh and Mattie McMullan. Mr. McMullan worked as a civilian for the Missouri Air National Guard at Lambert Field and was also a member of the Air National Guard. Visitation was at Kutis Funeral Home in Affton, Mo. Funeral was at the funeral home. Mr. McMullan was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Joseph H. Weldele, 81, of Millstadt, died Nov. 7, 2009 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville. He was born Sept. 21, 1928 in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Weldele is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary (nee Mehrmann) Weldele; a son, Michael (Sherri) Weldele; grandchildren, Amber Weldele and Andrea (Mike) Brown; brother, Calvin (Gladys) Weldele; and an aunt, Iona Pfau; along with nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hilda (nee Hoffmann) Huebner; his father, John Weldele; and grandparents Hugo and Anna Hoffmann. Mr. Weldele served two years in the U.S. Army and was an auto mechanic for 38 years, the last 30 years were at Vollmer’s Garage in Millstadt before retiring in 1990. He was a member of American Legion Post 502 in Millstadt. Joseph enjoyed motorcycles, camping and boating. Visitation was and funeral were at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt with Rev. Darrell Weber officiating. Mr. Weldele was buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo.
Bernice A. Kossina, 88, of Millstadt, died Nov. 4, 2009 in Roach, Mo. She was born April 2, 1921 in Millstadt, the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (nee Veit) Herrling. Mrs. Kossina was preceded in death by her husband; Lawrence C. Kossina; and a sister, Velma Frierdich. She is survived by her son, Jay (Kathy) Kossina; daughters, Judy (Daniel) Simmons and June (Arthur) Baumgartner; grandchildren, Jessica and Ian Kossina and Joshua, Charles, Katherine and Michael Simmons; great-grandchildren, Trevor Simmons and Preston and Brianna Buffington; a brother-in-law, Robert Kossina; and sisters-in-law, Lorraine and Leona Kossina. Mrs. Kossina was a member of Zion Evangelical Church in Millstadt. Visitation and funeral were at Strauss-Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt. Mrs. Kossina was buried at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Millstadt. Memorials may be made to the Millstadt Union Fire Department.
