Monty Dale Richards, 52, of Waterloo, Illinois, formerly of Evansville, IL, passed away at 4:30 pm, Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. He was born to Eschol E. "Monty" and Carol Kay (nee: Hasemeyer) Richards on July 24, 1960 in Chester, IL. He was a six year Navy veteran. Monty was a general laborer for Chester Local. Survivors: Mother: Carol Richards Perryville, MO 5 Siblings: Charles (Jane) Richards Chester, IL James Richards Evansville, IL Jeanne Richards Waterloo, IL Cathy Lorenz Perryville, MO Michelle Richards Athens, IL 5 Nieces & Nephews: Kayan Richards Evansville, IL and her son - Jax Richards Bradley Richards Ft. Collins, CO Payton Richards North Carolina Londyn Lorenz Perryville, MO Johnny Inman Chester, IL Beloved Dog: Katie Preceded in death by: Father and Grandparents It was Monty's wish to be cremated Memorial Service: 11:00 am Saturday March 16, 2013 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Ed Reuter Visitation: Saturday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, IL Interment: Ellis Grove City Cemetery Ellis Grove, IL Memorials: To The Family