Mary Lou Hankammer nee Kolmer, 79, of the Columbia-Waterloo area, died December 23, 2005, in Columbia. She was born October 15, 1926, in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Arthur and Carmelita Kolmer nee Vogt. She was married to Raymond E. Hankammer. She is survived by her husband; John (Lorraine) Hankammer of Savannah, Ga., Jane (Dave) Van Vertloo of Edwardsville, James (Debra) Hankammer of Waterloo, Judy (Mark) Paisley of Waterloo, Joan (Greg) Galey of Evansville, Ind., and Joyce (Dave) Peterson of Atlanta, Ga.; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Dusold, and ASC Elizabeth Kolmer; brothers Leroy (Jean) Kolmer and Joseph (Liz) Kolmer; sisters-in-law Marie (William) Killian, Bernice (Dale) Newton and Theresa (Don) Weber; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Joseph A. Hankammer in infancy, brothers James Kolmer and John Kolmer in infancy, and sister ASC Shirley Kolmer. Mrs. Hankammer was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Mary & Martha Society. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to SPPS, Gibault High School or in the form of masses.
Agnes C. Gregson nee Kreher, 89, of Hecker, died December 24, 2005, in Columbia. She was born February 10, 1916, in Hecker, the daughter of the late John and Frances Kreher nee Neff. She was married to the late Cletus J. Gregson. She is survived by her children Marilyn Stamm of Red Bud, Glen Gregson of Hecker, Joanne (Jim) Cowell of Red Bud, Ruth (Ron) Davinroy of Millstadt, Marie (Michael) Lewis of Millstadt, and Gary (Terri) Gregson of Hecker; grandchildren Lisa (Brad) Glazebrook, Craig (Marci) Stamm, Brian Gregson, Tracy (John) Koch, Derek (Tiffany) Gregson, Gina Gregson, Chad (Nancy) Cowell, Jamie (Jim) Hohgrefe, Emily Cowell, Ryan Davinroy, Jordan Lewis, Megan Gregson and Kristen Gregson; eight great-grandchildren; sisters Mary Braun of St. Louis, Eleanor Braun of Hecker, and Isabelle Wittenauer of Freeburg; sisters-in-law Marcella Heyl of Hecker, Alberta Snell of Red Bud, Marian Gregson of Red Bud, and Louise Gregson of Red Bud; and nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers Clarence Kreher and Sylvester Kreher. Mrs. Gregson was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church in Hecker, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. She is buried at St. Augustine Cemetery in Hecker. Memorials may be made in the form of masses.
Paul J. Riebeling, 76, of Columbia, died December 25, 2005, in St. Louis. He was born September 21, 1929, in Waterloo, the son of the late Frank and Mary Riebeling nee Haberl. He married the late LouAnn T. Riebeling in 1949; she preceded him in death in 1998. He is survived by his children Connie (Ernest) Everett of Columbia, Cindy (John) Baker of Columbia, and Cheryl (Robert) Decker of St. Louis; grandchildren Chad (Kim) Everett, Brad (Kim) Everett, Jesse Baker and Josey Baker; great-grandchildren Kyle Everett, Emily Everett and Ashley Clinton; brother Carl (Bernice) Riebeling of Columbia; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers Gerard Riebeling, William Riebeling, Robert Riebeling and Roy Riebeling. Mr. Riebeling was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. He was retired fro Pennsylvania Truck Lines in Fairmont City. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6165. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fr. Carl Scherrer officiating. He is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or Immaculate Conception Education Fund.
George A. Riebeling, 83, of Columbia, a prominent retired farmer and public official, died December 28, 2005, in Waterloo at the Monroe County Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born August 23, 1922, in Columbia, the son of the late George C. and Eva T. Riebeling nee Schneider. He married Dorothy Riebeling nee Taake in 1946.
Mr. Riebeling is survived by his wife; daughters Cheryl (Norman) Hooten of Murphysboro, Janet (Dennis) Trost of Waterloo, and Judy (Tom) Garleb of Valmeyer; grandchildren Karen Kuppler, Theresa Holly, Justin Garleb and Julia Garleb; great-grandchildren Grant Kuppler, Abigail Kuppler and Trey Holly; sister Dorothy Schaefer; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mildred Ramsey.
Mr. Riebeling was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia. He was a retired grain and livestock farmer. He was a member of Columbia Blue Lodge #474 AF & AM, Monroe Service Co. Board, Columbia Unit 4 School Board, Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals, Monroe County Fair Association, Waterloo Sportsman’s Club, State Fair Inspector, Monroe County Pork Producers, Monroe County Polled Hereford Association, Order of the Eastern Star, and he was a Shriner.
After retiring from farming, Mr. Riebeling served with distinction as the coordinator of the Monroe County Emergency Management Agency for many years. During his tenure as head of the Monroe County EMA, Mr. Riebeling headed up the local response to the Flood of 1993. His leadership drew widespread praise from local, state and federal officials. Officials from the Illinois EMA held up Riebeling’s efforts in Monroe County as a model for other counties to emulate. He was called upon several times to speak at seminars and workshops about his experiences with the flood.
Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Columbia, Pastor Bob Goddard and Rev. Bill Groennert officiating. He is buried at Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 4-H Foundation, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or the Monroe County Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Elfrieda F. Wetzler nee Fehrenz, 90, of Maeystown, died December 30, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born April 1, 1915, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Theodore and Johanna Fehrenz nee Goeddel. She was married to the late Roland Wetzler. Mrs. Wetzler is survived by her niece Vicky Butler and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Viola Fehrenz, and brothers Melvin Fehrenz, Oscar Fehrenz and Wilbert Fehrenz. Mrs. Wetzler was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. John United Church of Christ, Pastor Ivan Horn officiating. She is buried at St. John Cemetery in Maeystown. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown, or the St. John United Church of Christ Organ Fund.
Ambrose L. Harbaugh, 94, of Red Bud, died December 30, 2005, in Red Bud. He was born May 27, 1911, in Waterloo, the son of the late John and Margaret Harbaugh nee Moskop. He was married to the late Arneta E. Harbaugh. Mr. Harbaugh is survived by his children Raymond Harbaugh of Centralia, Donald (Luci) Harbaugh of St. Louis, Roger (Linda) Harbaugh of Orange, Calif., Charles (Carol) Harbaugh of Freeburg, LaVerne (Michael) Krebel of Evansville, Shirley (Michael) Turner of Waterloo, Wilfred (Susan) Harbaugh of Red Bud, and Michael Harbaugh of Jackson, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Arneta E. Harbaugh, daughter-in-law Karen Harbaugh, grandson Timothy Krebel, a sister and brothers. Mr. Harbaugh was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud. He was also a member of Waterloo Knights of Columbus Council #1334. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, Fr. Thomas Stout officiating. He is buried at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Red Bud. Memorials may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud.
Alberta M. Dieckmann nee Miller, 76, of Waterloo, died December 31, 2005, in Red Bud. She was born April 29, 1929, in Red Bud, the daughter of the late Albert J. and Mary C. Miller nee Larsie. She was married to the late Albert P. Dieckmann. Mrs. Dieckmann is survived by her daughter Cheryl Mallon of Waterloo, and granddaughters of Jenna (Michael) Aichs of St. Louis and Katie Mallon of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Mrs. Dieckmann was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral mass was at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Msgr. Thomas Flach officiating. She is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Loretta L. Arb nee Roediger, 89, of Columbia, died November 1, 2005, in St. Louis. She was born June 22, 1916, in Columbia, the daughter of the late Otto and Selma Roediger nee Buettner. She married the late Melvin N. Arb in 1945. She is survived by her sister Ruth Crittendon of Columbia, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, sisters Ella Keck, Selma Forness and Emma Eisiminger, and brothers Arthur Roediger, Eugene Roediger and Ottmar Roediger. Mrs. Arb was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia. She was retired from Emerson Electric/Southwestern Bell. Visitation was at Lawlor Funeral Home. Funeral services were at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbia, Pastor Steven Theiss officiating. She is buried at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Berniece E. Sondag nee Mueller, 92, of Waterloo, died November 2, 2005, in Waterloo. She was born September 17, 1913, in Mitchie Precinct, the daughter of the late Fred D. and Myrtle Mueller nee Agnew. She was married to the late William T. Sondag. She is survived by her children Myrtle Ann Frierdich of Waterloo and David (Carol) Sondag of Waterloo; grandchildren Stacy Sondag and Curt (Ericha) Sondag; sister Doris (Stanley) Kohnz of Waterloo; and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Arnold Mueller and Orvis Mueller, sister Marzella Rippelmeyer, and brother Milfred in infancy. Mrs. Sondag was a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Fr. Larry Lemay officiating. She is buried at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Madonnaville.
Jerry D. Trehearne, 49, of Waterloo, died November 2, 2005, in Altamont. He was born March 21, 1956, in Peoria, the son the Kent Trehearne and Mildred Korth nee Campbell. He was married to Brenda Trehearne nee Dowell. He is survived by his parents; wife; children Jason Trehearne of Hill AFB, Utah, and Elizabeth Trehearne of Waterloo; siblings Jill Trehearne of Montana, Yvette (Mark) Collister of Harrison, Tenn., Yvonne (James) Delk of New Castle, Ind., John Patty of Peoria, and Kent (Kandy) Trehearne of Anderson, Ind.; and sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Trehearne was a member of Road Raptors and was a former Boy Scout leader. Visitation and funeral services were at Quernheim Funeral Home, Pastor William Groennert officiating.
