Kenneth G. Loepker, 46, of Breese, formerly of Bartelso, died Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at Aviston Countryside Manor. 

Mr. Loepker was born October 15, 1960 in Breese, IL to Paul B. and Rosemary E. (Kloeckner) Loepker; they preceded him in death. 

Also preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Loepker and a brother-in-law, Les Laux. 

Surviving is a brother, Kevin “Louie” (Lynn) Loepker of Bartelso, and sisters, Shirley (Ed) Rogers of St. Louis and Sandy Laux of Breese. 

Nieces and Nephews, Joel, Maggie, Tony, Scott, Nicole, and Noel Loepker, Kevin Rogers, and John Becker. 

His special friend, Kathy Wempe of Breese. 

Kenneth worked in packing at Community Link in Breese. 

He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso and the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869. 

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. Henry Fischer officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso. 

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, June 28, 2007 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown. 

Breese Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Funeral Home. 

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