Nathan S. Lowe, 16, died Saturday, Sept. 27 [2003] as a result of an automobile accident. He was the son of Vicky S. (Poenitske) Lowe and Michael H. Payne. He was born July 9, 1987. Two brothers, Jason L. Dell and his twin, Daniel E. Lowe, who was also injured in the accident, survive him. Other survivors include an aunt, Marian (Arland) Rey. He worked part-time at the Lantern Restaurant and was a junior at WHS. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home where a funeral was Oct. 7. Burial was at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery.
Lloyd E. Cowsert, 55, of Waterloo died Oct. 31 [2003]. He was the husband of Regina D. Cowsert nee Johnson. He was born March 14, 1948 at Humboldt, TN the son of the late Malcolm W. and Melva E. (Turner) Cowsert. He was an accountant at First Illinois Bank. Survivors include four children, Kenneth E. Cowsert, Paul (Sarah) Cowsert, Mandy (Eric) Wetzel and Christian Cowsert; a grandson Paul Turner Cowsert, Jr.; two sisters, Cathy (Bob) Falkenhein and Juanita (Jerry) Richey; a nephew, Michael (Sheila) Cowsert. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral was Nov. 3 at Hope Christian Church the Rev. Darrell Jones officiating. Burial was at the JB National Cemetery.
Dorothy Mae (Mottley) Powers, 79, of Columbia died Oct. 30 [2003]. She was the wife of the late James W. Powers. Mrs. Powers was born Oct. 7, 1924 at Millersburg, IN the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary (Splittorff) Mottley. Survivors include a son James (Gloria) Powers; two sisters, Helen (Vernon) Phillips and Ellen Barnett; a brother Charles Mottley; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was a caregiver for Copper Bend Sitters and a member of Trinity General Baptist Church. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home where a funeral was Saturday, Nov. 1. A second funeral was Nov. 3 with burial at Maple Grove Cemetery, Boonville, IN.
Gladys G. (Barnett) Sabo, 94, of Columbia died Oct. 23 [2003]. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Sabo, Jr. Survivors include grandchildren, Karen (Robert) Mitchell and Scott (Angela Rainey); two great granddaughters, Shanna Mitchell and Lindsay Mitchell; special friend, Pat Stern. Visitation was at the Lawlor Funeral Home with a funeral Oct. 25, the Rev. William Groennert officiating. Burial was at Lakeview Memorial Gardens.
Raymond Phillips, Sr., 87, of Waterloo died Oct. 23 [2003]. He was the husband of Rosaline Phillips nee Plage. They were married Sept. 30, 1939 and were married 64 years. Besides his wife Mr. Phillips is survived by three children, Raymond "Butch" (Connie) Phillips, Jr., Patricia Ann (Donald) Todd and Wanda Lee Harr; seven grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was a retired mechanic for the quarry at Valmeyer. He was born Jan. 20, 1916 the son of the late Daniel and Laura (nee Fox) Phillips. Quernheim Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
Catherine M. Walsh nee Laber, 84, of Waterloo died Oct. 22 [2003]. She was the wife of the late James T. Walsh, Sr. and was born Oct. 3, 1919 the daughter of the late Mike and Julia A. Laber nee Horwath. Survivors include three sons, Michael J. (Mariella) Walsh, Dr. James T. (Vicki) Walsh and Dale (Luann) Walsh; five daughters, Kathleen (Denis) Fahey, Margaret (David) Wilson, Theresa (Albert) Watters, Marilynn (Don) Roever, Mary Jacinta "Cindy" (Anthony) Gravagna; 26 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Mrs. Walsh was the organist at St. Patrick Catholic Church for 44 years. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Patrick Catholic Church at Tipton Oct. 22 with Father Eugene H. Wojcik officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Fred O. Scheibe, 84,of Waterloo died Oct. 18 [2003]. He was the husband of the late Florence B. Scheibe nee Rick. Mr. Scheibe was born Jan. 28,1919 the son of the late Max Sr. and Katie Scheibe nee Brandt. Survivors include three daughters, Betty (Fred) Runge, Charlotte (Lavern) Schmieg and Ruth Scheibe (Ron Childers); two sons, Delbert (Janet) Scheibe and Wilbert (Sandy) Scheibe; a sister Katherine Napier; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was a member of the K. of C. and the Waterloo Legion. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral as conducted Oct. 22 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. Burial was at he church cemetery.
Helen L. Schaefer, nee Garleb, 91, of Waterloo died Oct. 17 [2003]. She was the wife of the late Clarence A. Schaefer. Mrs. Schaefer was born Nov. 24, 1911 the daughter of the late Herman August and Emma Amelia Garleb nee Stemler. Survivors include two sisters, Vera Pflasterer and Leona Frank; and one brother Oliver Garleb. She was active in many organizations including the Fair Association, the Farm Bureau and the Home Extension. Visitation was at the Quernheim Funeral Home where a funeral was conducted Oct. 10 the Rev. David Riebeling officiating. Burial was at St. John Cemetery, Valmeyer.
