Nathan D. Gebke, 22, of Centralia, and formerly of Carlyle, died Monday, December 8, 2008 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville. 

Mr. Gebke was born January 5, 1986 in Breese, IL to Paula Gebke and Thomas C. Isaak; his mother survives in Centralia and his father survives in Covington, TN. 

Also surviving is a brother Thomas Isaak, Jr. and sisters, Rachel Marie Isaak and Mary Elizabeth Isaak all of Gates, TN. 

Maternal Grandmother, Elaine M. Hilmes of Carlyle; Maternal Grandfather, Alvin J. (Rosann) Gebke of Breese; Paternal Grandfather, James Isaak of Carlyle and Paternal Grandmother, Helen “Kay” Thovenin of Sandoval. 

Aunts and Uncles, Eva Guthrie of Carlyle, Geri (Dean) Caldwell of Colorado, Carolyn Gebke of Breese, Janice Gebke of Breese, Jim (Angie) Isaak of California, Kayla Webb of Centralia, Sherry Keller of Walnut Hill, Melissa (Justin) Taylor of Huey, Dawn Renee Kell of Sandoval, Michelle Peek of Breese, Robert Schaefer of Breese 

He was preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca Isaak; a grandfather, John Hilmes; and a grandmother, Dorothy Isaak. 

Nathan was a 2005 graduate of Metro Christian Academy in Sorento.  In the past, he worked at Jim’s Formal Wear and Salem Business Center.  He was involved with many odd jobs, especially installing stereo systems. 

Member of St. Mary Church in Carlyle and the Peculiar People a Christian Youth Group organized by the Keith and Lori Sheets family. 

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle with Fr. George Mauck officiating.  Interment will follow in Carlyle Cemetery. 

Visitation will be Friday, December 12, 2008 from 4:00-9:00 PM and again on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese. 

Memorials can be made to the family and will be received at the funeral home.