Obituaries

Betty Niemeyer 82 of Breese died peacefully Saturday September 3, 2016 at St. joseph Hospital in Breese with her children by her side.

She was born February 13, 1934 in Carlyle to Joseph and Gertrude (Rohr) Vandeloo; they preceded her in death.

She married Marcellus “Teedle” Niemeyer November 24, 1955 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle and he preceded her in death October 26, 2007.

Also preceded in death by her brother Msgr. Melvin Vandeloo, sister Joann Kauling, father and mother-in-law Frank and Ann (Huelsmann) Niemeyer, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Beps Kauling, Lu Vandeloo, Jim Wellen, Dolores and George Harvilla, Tony Niemeyer, Emmy and Willie Kohrs, Margaret and Bob Dronsfield.

Surviving are her children Denise (San) Holtmann of Breese, Deb (Tom) Deters of Kenosha, WI, David (Myra) Niemeyer of Kirkwood, MO, Donna (Tom) Hegger of Aviston, Duane (Lisa) Niemeyer of Aviston.

10 grandchildren Brian (Alison) Holtmann, Jamie (Jarid) Henss, Anna (Tom) Erez, John Deters, Marc Niemeyer, Jack Niemeyer, Courtney (Brad) Gower, Casey (fiancée Cory Bifoss) Hegger, Lucy Niemeyer, Sam Niemeyer.

6 great grandchildren Kaden, Brant, Bryce, Hayleigh, Jaxson, Charlie

Brothers and sister, Don Vandeloo of Carlyle, Bill (Virginia) Vandeloo of Carlyle, Paulette Wellen of Trenton.

Brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Greg (Marie) Niemeyer of Breese, Elsie Niemeyer of Breese.

Betty was an administrative assistant with Southern Illinois Breeding Association, and at Scott Air Force Base and retired from Mioux Florist in Breese. She loved spending her time with her children, grandchildren great grandchildren and family and friends, also enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening.

She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Ladies Sodality, Breese, St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, Breese.

Memorial Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday September 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese. Fr. Patrick Peter presiding. Interment at St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese

Visitation will be held on Saturday September 10 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the Donor’s Choice and will be received at the visitation or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese, who is assisting the family.

Evelyn M Williams-Newell 91 of Trenton died Saturday September 3, 2016 at Carlyle Health Care Center in Carlyle.

She was born May 27, 1925 in Flat River MO to Brian and Ethel (Fox) Mounce: they preceded her in death.

She married Charles Williams December 23, 1948 in S. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death August 23, 1985.

She then married Manuel Newell June 6, 1992 in Cahokia and he preceded her in death December 28, 1993.

Also preceded in death by a son Byron Williams, daughter-in-law Linda Williams, brothers Ted, Audie, Donald, Dewey, Fount Mounce, a sister Dorothy Quick.

Surviving are her children Tom Williams of Meza, AZ, Linda (Raymond) Spealman of Trenton, special granddaughter adopted and raised as a daughter Lisa (Curt) Newland of LaHarpe

12 grandchildren Byron, Shannon, Marlon, Tyler, Shawn, Tracy, Tiffany, Brandy, Doug, Keith, Curtis and Christie.

several great grandchildren

A brother Jewell Mounce of Houston, Arkansas

Evelyn was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing the guitar and singing sewing knitting, artwork and make stain glass items.

Member of Grace Community Baptist Church and Woman’s Missionary in Trenton.

Funeral Service will be Thursday September 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton. Rev. Bob Marsh presiding. Interment Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday September 7 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.and Thursday September 8 from 9:00 a.m. to time of service at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Carlyle Health Care Center Activity Fund, Grace Community Baptist Church and will be received at the funeral home.

Roger F. Haukap 71 of Damiansville died Thursday September 1, 2016 at his residence.

He was born June 12, 1945 in Germantown to Matthias and Dorothy nee Albers, Haukap; they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by sisters Irlene Varel, Francie Huegen, brother-in-law Thomas “Toby” Haake.

He married Sherry Trame and they later divorced.

Surviving are his daughters Jessica Haukap of Albers, Renee Haukap of Breese.

A sister Marilyn Haake of Germantown.

Brothers-in-law Edwin “Eppy” Varel of Carlyle, Stanley Huegen of Albers.

Roger retired from Scott Air Force Base maintenance at the golf course. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting, golfing, pitching horseshoes and gardening.

Member of St. Damian Catholic Church, Damiansville, volunteer fireman with Clin-Clar Fire District, Missouri Deer hunting Club, Quails Unlimited.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Monday September 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Damin Catholic Church, Damiansville. Fr. Anthony Onyango and Deacon Glenn Netemeyer presiding. Interment St. Damian Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday September 4 from 4:00 to 8;00 p.m. and Monday September 5 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to Clin-Clar Fire Department and will be received at the funeral home.

Patrick V.P. O’Laughlin 77 of Trenton died Thursday August 25, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born September 8, 1938 in E. St. Louis to Joseph “Tommy” and Shirley (Petrick) O’Laughlin; they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by his step father Pete Muskopf.

He married Debbie Heagy November 11, 1967 in E. St. Louis and she survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are his children Mark (Tina Rickert) O’Laughlin of Beckemeyer, Michelle (Steve) Hrebec of Alhambra, Kristine (Jason) Gall of Trenton.

6 grandchildren Drew, Sydney Rickert, Hunter O’Laughlin, Cora Hrebec, Brenna, Madilyn Gall.

Brothers and Sister Tommy (Judy) O’Laughlin of St. Jacob, Elizabeth (Ed) Tessmer of St. Charles, MO, Ronald (Linda) O’Laughlin of O’Fallon, MO.

Step brother and sister Kathleen Chandler of Spartanburg, SC, Michael (Mary Ann) Muskopf of Pittsburgh, PA.

Patrick retired from the commissary at Scott Air Force Base as a meat cutter.

Member of the Pistol Pushers Car Club, E. St. Louis.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday August 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday August 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Monday August 29, from 9;00 to 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home, Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at the funeral Home.