Obituaries

August J. “Augie” Barth, Jr., age 59 of St. Rose, born January 18, 1957 in Breese, a son of the late Rosalia “Sally”, nee Wolters, and August Barth, Sr., died Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Fred Vosholler.

Surviving is his wife Joyce, nee Vosholler, Barth of St. Rose, whom he married March 22, 2002 in Edwardsville; his children, Amanda Barth and fiancé Eric Detmer of Aviston, Brad Barth and fiancé Kirsten Meier of Germantown, Megan Barth and friend Alan Winkeler of St. Rose, and Kayla Barth and friend Brad Budde of Aviston; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Detmer and Maverick Barth; his siblings, Mary Ann Dermody and husband David of Waterloo and Bernie Barth and wife Linda of Germantown; his mother-in-law, Jean, nee Dubach, Vosholler of Highland; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ron Vosholler and wife Lorraine of Highland, Dave Vosholler and wife Cindy of Highland, and Joan Vosholler of Maryville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Augie worked as a truck driver for Kohlbrecher Truck Service in St. Rose and prior to that worked as a dairy farmer. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality, St. Rose Development Club where he served as secretary from 1988-1989 and president from 1996-1997, retired volunteer Fireman for the St. Rose Fire Protection District serving from 1980-2000, Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869, Ma-Cli-Bo Shriner’s, Ainad Shrine Temple in E. St. Louis, Highland Masonic Lodge 583, and the Highland Moose Lodge 2479.

He enjoyed playing euchre and the chipmunk in the Shriner’s parades, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Rose Church in St. Rose with Fr. Edward Schaefer and Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery, St. Rose

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials may be made Shriner’s Hospital for Children and will be received at the funeral home.

The Breese Knights of Columbus will hold services at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Masonic Lodge Services Wednesday evening at the funeral home

Florence M. Becker nee Wehlage, age 91 of Trenton, born March 22, 1924 in Breese, a daughter of the late John and Mary, nee Macke, Wehlage, died Monday, February 1, 2016 at Trenton Village in Trenton.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Melvin Becker, whom she married April 29, 1947 at St. Dominic Church in Breese and he died on June 20, 2010; sisters, Katherine Ficker, Christine Schniers, Armella Holtgrave, and Leona Wehlage; brothers, John Wehlage Jr. in infancy, Victor Wehlage, and Ed Wehlage; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ed Ficker, Herman Schniers, Rich Holtgrave, Irene Wehlage, Forest “Bud” and Gloria Becker, and Lillian Krueger.

Surviving are sons John (friend Cathy Bunn) Becker and Thomas Becker all of Trenton; and a sister-in-law Marge Wehlage of Glenview, IL.

Florence worked as a beautician and along with her husband Mel was a co-owner of Becker Oil in Trenton. She was a member of St. Mary Church and Altar Sodality, Trenton VFW Auxiliary #7983, and because of her love of bowling she was in the Clin-Clair Bowling Hall of Fame.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday February 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 8:30-9:45 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the Sugar Creek Ambulance Service and will be received at the funeral home.

Trenton VFW Auxiliary will hold services at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Eugene C. “Gene” Jansen, age 83 of Breese and formerly of Belleville, born January 17, 1933 in Summerfield, a son of the late Leo and Marie, nee Eilers, Jansen, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Breese Nursing Home.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Wilbert “Butch’ Jansen and Jerry Jansen; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Martha Jansen, Paul Kuper, Howard “Woody” Isaak, Bob Goestenkors, Geri Ratermann, Jeanne and Larry Meyer, and Mike Williamson.

Surviving is a daughter Deborah “Jan” Schrempp and husband Bill of Freeburg; a sister, Lue Flenniken and husband Virgil of Breese; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jane Jansen of Breese, Mary Lou Isaak of Highland, Flo Hannagan and husband Sam of Hendersonville, TN, Maureen “Moe” Goestenkors of Aviston, Lori Williamson of Huntersville, NC, and Dennis Ratermann of Breese; numerous nieces and nephews, and extended family, Jean Marie, Paul, and Jason Buttice of Millstadt.

Gene served in the United State Army as a Military Policeman during the Korean Conflict and retired as the Swansea Improvement Manager and prior to that worked as the assist. manager of the Super Valu in Breese, manager of the Super Valu in Belleville, and owner/operator of Frank’s Market.

He was a former member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Belleville and Lifetime member Swansea Improvement Association since 1970, and current member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, past Commander of the Breese American Legion Post 252 where he was a member for 59 years, and also served as the Department Vice Commander on the District Level, and was a Charter Member and past President of the Swansea/Belleville Midtown Lions Club for 42 years and Deputy District Governor of District 1CN.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter and Deacon Linus Klostermann officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and again on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials may be made to Breese Nursing Home or to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at the funeral home.

The Breese American Legion will hold services at 5:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon at the funeral home.

Paul B. Bruns, age 67 of Breese and formerly of Germantown, born November 3, 1948 in Breese, a son of Alvin and Leona, nee Tebbe, Bruns, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his home.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Annie, nee Wolters, Niemann.

Surviving is his wife Elizabeth “Betty”, nee Niemann, Bruns of Breese, whom he married April 28, 1973 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; his children, Bernard “Bernie” Bruns and friend Cassie Wuebbels of Germantown, Erin Hentz and husband Ben of Pontoon Beach, and Michael Bruns and wife Ashley of Germantown; a sister, Mary Ann Varel and husband Stan of Bartelso; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sr. Dorothy Niemann, SCSC of Merrill, WI, Dolores Richter and husband Ted of St. Rose, Margaret Schaefer and husband Henry of Atlanta, MO, and John Niemann and wife Karen of Breese; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Paul was a lifelong dairy and grain farmer and loved working on his family farm, driving tractors, going to farm and tractor shows, and playing cards.

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality in Germantown, Clinton County Farm Bureau, Prairie Farms Family Farms Co-op, and was on the advisory board for the Clinton County Electric
Co-op.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 31, 2016 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and again on Monday, February 1, 2016 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials may be made to the St. Boniface Cemetery Fund or St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, the Clinton County Farm Bureau Foundation, or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

Richard A. Tebbe, age 71 of St. Rose, born February 21, 1944, a son of the late Leo and Regina, nee Detmer, Tebbe, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at his home.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Andria Huelsmann; a sister, Pat Stallard; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Alvin and Johanna, nee Kues, Renschen; and sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Renschen, Jane Engblom, and Donna Renschen.

Surviving is his wife Rita, nee Renschen, Tebbe, of St. Rose, whom he married August 28, 1965 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston; his children, Tina Frank and husband Brad of Highland, Colette Huelsmann and husband Dale, Scott Tebbe and wife Kristie, Robin Becker and husband Craig, and Amanda Tebbe and fiancé Kurt Hellmann all of St. Rose; his grandchildren, Alexa Becker and fiancé Bryson Potts, Hope Huelsmann, Peyton Becker, Seth Huelsmann, Connor Tebbe, Reaghan Tebbe, Laney Tebbe, and Elizabeth Snyder; his siblings, Joan Kohlbrecher and husband Butch of St. Rose, Paul Tebbe and wife Martha of Staunton, Jim Tebbe and wife Toots of St. Rose, Charlie Tebbe of Jamestown, and Danny Tebbe and wife Marilyn of St. Rose; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David Renschen and wife Shirley of Ormond Beach, FL, Judy Woltering and husband Matt of Jamestown, Andre Renschen and wife Diane of Charlotte, NC, Mark Renschen and wife Brenda of Breese, Karen Schulte and husband Marty of Centralia, Gary Renschen and wife Helen of Carlyle, and Lisa Renschen of Tahoe City, CA; several step-brothers-in-law, step-sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Rich retired as the custodian at St. Rose Catholic Church and School and was a farmer. He enjoyed playing pool and softball, and tending bar at Scooters Pub in St. Rose.

He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality, and the St. Rose Development Club.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese with Deacon Linus Klostermann officiating. A private interment will take place in St. Rose Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 4:00 until the time of services at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials may be made to the Mater Dei Scholarship Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

Ruth L. Huegen (NEE Holtmann) 75 of Trenton died Monday January 18, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville.

She was born April 20, 1940 in Albers to George and Mary (Huene) Holtmann: they preceded her in death.

She married Ronald Huegen October 27, 1959 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers and he preceded her in death August 18, 2008.

Also preceded in death by a daughter Cathy Huegen, grandson Nicholas Huegen, sisters Alice Toennies, Dolores Poettker, Loretta Schwend, brothers Raymond Holtmann, Clarence Holtmann, sister-in-law Isabelle Holtmann, brothers-in-law Bill Spaeth, Cyril Poettker, Cal Schwend

Surviving are her children Carl (friend Linda Lurkins) Huegen of Trenton, Mark (Jeannine) Huegen of Cape Coral, FL, Ronda (Steven) Vaughn of O’Fallon, Coleen (Rick) Taylor of Breese, Todd (Mellissa) Huegen of Trenton.

10 grandchildren Robert Holtz, Jennifer (John) Seely, Ashley Huegen, Meghan Vaughn, Logan (Molly) Vaughn, Tanner Vaughn, Kayla Taylor, Brooke Taylor, Damon Wilderman, Tylor Huegen.

3 great grandchildren Caitlin, Liam and Noah

Brother David (Dorothy) Holtmann of New Baden

Sister Mary Ann Spaeth of Trenton

Brother-in-law Adrian (Trudy) Toennies of Trenton

Sister-in-law Adeline Holtmann of Germantown

Ruth worked as a dietary aid at Lebanon Health Care Center and was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing bingo, video gaming and puzzles. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Trenton, O’Fallon Optimist Club

Funeral
Services will be Friday January 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at moss Funeral home in Trenton. Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday January 21 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday January 22 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM at the Moss Funeral home in Trenton.

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

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to; www.mossfuneralhome.com