Susan Marie Sager, nee Price, 55, of Dupo, died June 3, 2011 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. She was born June 9, 1955 in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Nathan and Mary Margaret (Kelly) Price. Mrs. Sager is survived by her husband of 36 years, Mike Sage; a son, Bradley (Jessica) Sager of Paducah, Ky.; a daughter, Natalie Sager of Dupo; and an aunt, Novella Clohesy of St. Ann, Mo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Natus Lee Price; an uncle, Olen Price; and aunts, Doris Price and Eva Sullivan. Susan was the office manager for Midwest Vision Care in Columbia. Visitation was Monday, June 6 at Dashner-Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo. Funeral is Tuesday, June 7, from 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Matt Friz, officiating. Mrs. Sager will be buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
John D. Kiefer Jr., 81, died June 5, 2011 in West Palm Beach, Fla. He was born Sept. 8, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo., the son of the late John D., Sr., and Cleta Kiefer. He was previously married to Barbara Kiefer and the late Ruth Kiefer, who died in 1988. Mr. Liefer is survived by his children, John D. (Jackie Camp) Kiefer III, Kenneth (Cathy) Kiefer, Cathryn (William) Ingram, Michael (Nicole) Kiefer and Gerald Kiefer; and in-laws, Edward (Diane) Sugden Jr., James (Robin) Sugden, Jean (Rick) Barton, Donald (Norma) Pecaut, Buddy Winkler and Stella Fassold; along with 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Mrozek; sisters, Trula Kiefer-Ponder-Ward and Delores Fish; in-laws, Edward Sugden Sr., Bernice Sugden, Margie (William) Power, Olinda (Jess) Bishop, Harry Fassold, Clarence (Valeria) Pecaut, Howard Pecaut, Velda Winkler and Rhonda Steinbecker, and a great-grandson, Hunter McClellan. Mr. Kiefer was a military veteran, having eight years in the U.S. Navy. He was employed at Luhr Bros. Inc of Columbia for 38 years and was a 60-year member of the Perryville, Mo., American Legion Post. Mr. Kiefer was cremated according to his wishes. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Loren G. Mentel, 83, of Waterloo died June 5, 2011 in Valley Park, Mo. He was born Jan. 20, 1928 in Waterloo, the son of the late Marc and Cornelia (nee Petri) Mentel. Mr. Mentel is survived by his daughter, Charlotte (Peter) Mills; and grandchildren Julie (Steve) Kirsch, Erin (Gary) Faircloth and Perry (Angela) Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Faye (nee Stallman) Mentel. Mr. Mentel attended St. Paul UCC of Waterloo. Visitation is Friday, June 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m., at St. Paul UCC of Waterloo with Pastor Dick Sparrow officiating. Mr. Mentel will be buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to Morrison-Talbott Library, the Humane Society of Monroe County or the Monroe County Historical Society.
Grace Rednour, nee Morgan, 92, of Prairie du Rocher, died June 6, 2011 in Prairie du Rocher. She was born Aug. 12, 1918 in Carterville, the daughter of the late Richard and Laura (nee Procter) Morgan. Mrs. Rednour is survived by her children, James (Laura) Rednour, Ronald (Wilma) Rednour, Wayne (Carol) Rednour, Ralph (Carol) Rednour, George (Teresa) Rednour, Charlie Rednour, Amos (Donna) Rednour, Roger (Nyla) Rednour, Moe (Lana) Rednour and Lucy (Bill) Charlton; and sisters, Helen Stutsmann and Ethel Gunter; along with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Rednour; sons, Richard, Larry and Buck; and a daughter, Wanda Wirth. Visitation is Tuesday, June 7, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Wednesday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Frisbie officiating. Mrs. Rednour will be buried at Bethel Cemetery in Swanwick.
Xavier Frances Melliere, 104, of Prairie du Rocher, died June 6, 2011 at the Red Bud Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 12, 1906 in Prairie du Rocher, the son of the late Abel and Adele (nee Nevois) Melliere. Xavier married Christine Hoffman in 1932 in Madonnaville. She died in 1992. Mr. Melliere is survived by his children, Joy (Bob) Stafford of Florissant, Mo., Fay (Delbert) Kueker of Prairie du Rocher, Gerald Melliere of Prairie du Rocher and Ronald (Jeanette) Melliere of Modoc; grandchildren Debi Lewis, Cathy Uffelmann, Sharon Johnson, Lisa Willeford, Steve Biernbaum, Scott Biernbaum, Brian Biernbaum, Mark Biernbaum, Matt Melliere, Michelle McGill, Ryan Melliere, Suzanne Wilson, Sandra Ottoson and Roger Melliere; great-grandchildren Stephanie Kennedy, Derek, Nick, Kirk and Blake Uffelmann, Kyle, Brett, Troy, Eric, Sarah, Jonathan, Kathryn, Lauren, Megan, Michelle, Craig, Brooke and Luke Biernbaum, Brandon Sachtleben, Alex and Kayla Willeford, Eve, Emma and Avery Melliere, Marisa, Riley and Anna McGill, Dade Melliere, Cynthia and Kenny Wilson, Tiffany Stellhorn, Andrew and Ashley Ottoson, Cassidy and Austin Melliere and Brett and Brock Johnson; great-great-grandchildren Jack and Luke Kennedy and Jack Sachtleben; and friends Daisy Mathews and Lou Biernbaum. He was preceded in death by his brothers, August, Francis, Ralph and Wendell Melliere; sisters, Josephine Melliere, Mabel Niebruegge, Mildred Leiweke and Mary Barbeau; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Melliere. Mr. Melliere was a lifelong farmer of grain, cattle and hay. He was also the manager of the Prairie du Rocher airport/emergency landing service. Xavier attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher and was a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau. He enjoyed his work, hunting, and spending time with his family. Visitation is Thursday, June 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Friday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Prairie du Rocher. He will be buried at his church’s cemetery.
Victor Leon Bean, 59, of Columbia, died June 7, 2011. He was born Sept. 18, 1951 in Murphysboro, the son of the late Lovelace and Dorothy (Melton) Bean. Mr. Bean is survived by sons, Brandon (Gabrielle) Bean of Virginia Beach, Va., and Brent (Stella) Bean of Columbia; daughters, Brandi Bean of Columbia, Brittani (David) Shreve of Cahokia and Bridget (Andrew) Newcom of Columbia; grandchildren, Keirstyn, Brianna, Dayton, Brody, Zachary, Kailey and David; sisters, Sue Poston of Bloomington, Annette Ford of Peoria and Diane Bean of Peoria; and a brother, Dale Kessler of Peoria. Mr. Bean served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked at Columbia Unit School District. Visitation is Friday, June 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lawlor Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place at a later date at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Mo. Memorials may be made to TIP Hospice.
Elmer E. Frees Jr., 87, of Red Bud, died June 7, 2011 at the Red Bud Nursing Home. He was born June 16, 1923 in Belleville, the son of the late Elmer and Hilda (nee May) Frees Sr. Mr. Frees is survived by his wife, Allene Frees; sons, Larry (Diane) Frees of Red Bud, Charles Frees of Osage Beach, Mo., and Randy Frees of Red Bud; sister, Elsie Jean Roscow of Red Bud; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Frees. Mr. Frees was of the Protestant faith and was a grain and livestock farmer. Visitation is Friday, June 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home in Red Bud. Funeral is Saturday, June 11, at 9 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. William Graves officiating. Mr. Frees will be buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Belleville. Memorials made be made to the Humane Society of Monroe County.
Michael T. Griffin, 59, of Waterloo, died June 8, 2011 in St. Louis. He was born Jan. 13, 1952, the son of Evelyn (Becker) Griffin and the late Jerry Griffin and. Mr. Griffin is survived by his wife, Betty (Michels) Griffin; a brother, Dennis (Sandra) Griffin; mother-in-law, Barbara (Lautenbach) Michels; nieces and nephews, Jennifer (Josh) Lynn, Tim (Sarah) Griffin and Kevin Griffin (Kaylyn Huebner); sister-in-laws, Elfrieda (Joe) Lloyd, Barb Hoselton, Marie (Bill) Schlemmer, Kathy (Kenny) Goodman, Sue (Lou) Stuart, Debbie (Jeff) Blandford and Diane (Joe) Lewis; and brothers-in-law, Alfred (Donna) Michels, Joe (Debbie) Michels, Rick (Patty) Michels and John (Jackie) Michels; along with nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Joseph Michels. Mr. Griffin attended SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo. He was the part-owner G&R Industrial Supply Inc., and an avid bird hunter. Visitation is Friday, June 10, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Saturday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Osang Idagbo officiating. Mr. Griffin with be buried at his church’s cemetery.
Deborah "Debbie" Rolerkite, nee Chesley, 54, of Red Bud, died June 9, 2011 in Red Bud. She was born Sept. 9, 1956 in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Edward and Margarie (nee Frank) Chesley. Mrs. Rolerkite is survived by her husband, Brian Rolerkite; a son, Colin Rolerkite; sister, Sherry (Larry) Hollis; niece, Margie (Mark) Spearicino; and nephew, Edward (Debra) Hollis. Mrs. Rolerkite attended St. Michael's Catholic Church in Paderborn. Visitation is Monday, June 13, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral is Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Paderborn with Father James Voelker officiating.
Marjorie E. Schrieber, 84, of Red Bud died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born April 23, 1927 in Crossville, the daughter of the late Loren and Cicely Ann (nee Davenport) Boultinghouse. She married C. Richard “Dick” Schrieber in 1953 at Phillipstow. He died in 2009. Mrs. Schrieber is survived by Thomas (Barbara Ann) Schrieber and Curtis (Barbara Ann) Schrieber; a sister, Doris(Urban) Wolf; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister,Helen Miller; and a brother, Bernard “Cap” Boultinghouse. Marjorie was a homemaker, who was also an executive secretary in St. Louis and also worked at the Red Bud High School. Mrs. Schrieber attended St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud and the Red Bud Senior Center. She was a past-president and former district president of the Red Bud Women’s Club and the St. John Lutheran School PTA. She enjoyed bowling. Visitation was at the Wegle-Pechacek Funeral Home. Funeral was at St. John Lutheran Church in Red Bud. She was buried at the church’s cemetery.
