Josh Rakers, 26, of Oakdale, formerly of Trenton, died Thursday, December 22, 2005 at his residence 

He was born April 18, 1979 in Highland to Lester and Nancy (Bellm) Rakers; they survive in Trenton 

Also surviving is a sister Hollie (Rick) Broske of Highland, and brothers Jason (Mary) Rakers of Aviston and Justin (friend Donna Thole) Rakers of Trenton 

Nieces and nephews, Jordyn and Brooke Rakers, Karley Broske 

Maternal Grandmother, Martha (Kniepman) Bellm of Highland and Paternal Grandmother Henrietta “Jetty” (Diekmann) Rakers of Trenton 

Preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather Clinton Bellm, his Paternal Grandfather Albin Rakers, and an uncle Roger Rakers 

Josh was a journeyman with the Plumbers Local 101 in Belleville 

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Trenton, Plumbers Local 101 in Belleville, and Sportsman’s Club in Trenton 

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 10 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Jim Dougherty officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Trenton 

Visitation will be Monday, December 26, 2005 from 4 to 9 PM and again on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 from 8 to 9:45 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton 

Memorials can be made to the Central Institute for the Deaf and will be received at the funeral home