Lawrence “Cannon” Timmerman

Lawrence H. “Cannon” Timmerman Jr. 82 of Breese died Monday June 27, 2016 at his residence.

Cannon retired from Granite City Steel as a supervisor. He was a member of Carlyle Christian Church in Carlyle. Breese American Legion Post 252 and U.S.W.A. Local 25.

He was born April 22, 1934 in Breese to Marie (Oliver) and Lawrence Timmerman Sr. They preceded him in death.

He married Jaclene Millfelt, November 22, 1958 in Overland, MO and she preceded him in death September 28, 2014.

Also preceded in death by sisters Rita Cissell, Jeanne Kreke, brother-in-law Norval Kreke.

Surviving are his children Dominic (Doris) Timmerman of Carlyle, Beverly Timmerman of Breese, Eric (Marcia) Timmerman of Gladstone, MO, Karla Givens of Breese.

Grandchildren Alicia Timmerman, Jacob (Paige) Timmermann, Kay Timmerman, Jamie (Justin) Tolar, Jessica Timmerman, Tal (Caitlyn) Givens, Emily Givens.

Great Grandchildren Emma, Emory Givens, Vayda Timmerman.

Step Grandchildren Jared (Lauren) Langhauser, Nick Langhauser

Step Great grandchildren Evan Tolar, Lawson Langhauser

Brother-in-law George Millfelt of St. Charles, MOI

Funeral Services Thursday June 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home, Breese, Rev. Josh Wulfford officiating. Interment Elwood Cemetery, Breese

Visitation will be Wednesday June 29, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Thursday June 30 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the church of the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

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Alex J. “Butch” Marshall

Alex J. “Butch” Marshall 65 of New Baden died Sunday June 26, 2016 at his residence.

Butch worked at Arrow Group Industries in Breese for 46 years. He was an avid deer and rabbit hunter, and enjoyed collecting knives.

Member of Zion United Church of Christ in New Baden, U.S.W.A. Local 25, N.R.A. and Highland Gun Club.

He was born in Breese February 18, 1951 to the late Ada (Hamilton) Marshall and Alex “Mont” Marshall and his father survives in Centralia.

Also surviving are his children Chris (Jamie) Marshall of Highland, Shawn (Belinda) Marshall of Beckemeyer, Hunter (Shayla) Marshall of Rexburg, ID, Lana Wise of Dupo, Brooke (Brian) Phagan of Kenmore, WA, Tyler “TJ” Marshall of Highland, Kylee Marshall of New Baden, Cole Marshall of Champaign

9 grandchildren Molly, Megan, Mackenzie, Lexi and Tanner Marshall, Landon, Abbygail, DaWayne, James Wise

He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister Betty Morrow

Memorials can be made to hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received through Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

All services are private.

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