Keith O’Malley

Keith M. O’Malley, age 78 of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Faith Care Center in Highland.

Keith was born April 15, 1937 in Fillmore to Aloysius “Loy” and Thelma, nee Ernst, O’Malley. He worked for the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for 37 years, retiring in 1991.

Surviving are nieces, Laura Hill of Haslet, TX and Dianne Burris of Centralia; nephews, Robert Hill of Arlington, TX, Timothy Hill of Corsica, TX, Ronald Hill of Bullard, TX, Thomas Hill of Irving, TX, and David Cook of Shawnee Mission, KS; a brother-in-law, Chester Cook of Centralia; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Mary, Mildred, and Bonelda.

Keith was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Trenton.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Trenton with Pastor Mike Rucker officiating. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory in Belleville.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Trenton.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is in charge of the arrangements.

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Maximino B. Floreza MD

Maximino B. Floreza MD 89 of Trenton died Sunday November 22, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.

He was born June 7, 1926 in Tanay Rizal, Philippines to Mariano and Norberta (Bautista) Floreza.

He married Belen Enrile in the Philippines and she survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are his children Eileen (Howard) Wong, Mabel Floreza, Noreen Floreza, Melvin (Betty) Floreza, Carol (Jeff) Rich.

His grandchildren Severa, Maxine, Abby, Belen, Gabriella, Jack, Madeline.

His niece Ofelia Santos.

Dr. Floreza was a longtime resident of Trenton who dedicated his life to his family and career. He was active in his community and loved to travel. He retired in 1996 after 26 years of practice in Trenton.

A private Mass of Christian burial at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating.

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Carl J. “Ruff” Rolfingsmeier

Carl J. “Ruff” Rolfingsmeier 57 of Breese died Friday November 20, 2015 at his residence.

He was born in Breese to Marcellus and Marcella (Poelker) Rolfingsmeier: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by a brother Roger “Dodge” Rolfingsmeier, father-in-law Corny Henrichs, nephew Clint Benhoff, brother-in-law Harry Jackson.

He married Karen Henrichs April 8, 1978 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his children Cassie (Mike) Peppenhorst, Clay (Casey) Rolfingsmeier all of Breese.

Grandchildren Cole, Gavin, Dane Peppenhorst, and Baby Miles Rolfingsmeier to arrive in March
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His brother and sisters, Kathy (Russell) Schubert of Okawville, Mary (Kathleen) Rolfingsmeier of Kansas City KS, Mary Jean (Mel) Benhoff of Breese, Marnel (Kevin) Kretschmer of Des Moines, IA.

Mother-in-law Amanda Henrichs of Breese

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bob (Nancy) Henrichs of O’Fallon, Barb (Smitty) Schmitz of Carlyle, Tess Jackson of Carlyle, Jerry (Sharon) Henrichs of Germantown, Carl (Mona) Henrichs of Breese.

Carl was a dispatcher with Henderson Trucking in Collinsville. Carl was a family man, his world was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. His favorite place to be was his back patio with family and friends. He also enjoyed the outdoors riding his Harley motorcycle

A celebration of his life will be Sunday November 22, 2015 at Moss Funeral Home in Breese family will greet relatives and friends from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.

Memorials can be made to the wishes of the family and will be received at the Moss funeral home in Breese.

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Catherine “Katie” Siegmann

Catherine F. “Katie” Siegmann 79 of Aviston died Sunday November 15, 2015 at Countryside Manor in Aviston

She was born December 1, 1935 in Aviston to George and Catherine (Wellen) Timmermann: they preceded her in death.

Also preceded in death by her brothers Paul Timmermann, Urban Timmermann, George Timmermann, Raymond Timmermann, sisters Esther Brady, Marie Povolish, brothers-in-law Wally Schroeder, Ray Brady, Elmer Singler, Paul Povolish, sister-in-law Kay Timmermann.

Surviving is a daughter Beverly (Bill) Haake of Highland.

Grandsons Matthew and Michael Haake.

Brothers Walter (Lucy) Timmermann of Calabash North Carolina, David “Jeff” (Mary Jane) Timmermann of Germantown

Sisters Delores (George) Glover of Napa, CA, Edna (Mike) Banco of Great Falls MT.

Sisters-in-law Julie Timmermann of Trenton, Marilyn Timmermann of Phoenix, AZ, Marie Timmermann of Breese, Lynn Timmerman of VA.

Katie owned and operated Katie’s Beauty Shop in Aviston from 1964 to 2015 and was the beautician at Countryside Manor for 27 years. She enjoyed playing euchre and bingo.

Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be Friday November 20, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Francis
Catholic Church in Aviston. Fr. Daniel Friedman officiating. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery, Aviston.

Family will great relatives and friends Friday November 20, 2015 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received at the visitation or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is handling the arrangements.

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