Margaret R. Pollmann, nee Albers, age 85 of Beckemeyer, born July 1, 1929 in Germantown, a daughter of Herman and Elizabeth, nee Budde, Albers, died Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vincent Pollmann, whom she married April 7, 1953 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, and died January 31, 1998; a granddaughter, Andrea Pollmann; siblings, Herman Albers, Joseph Albers, Eleanora Kohlbrecher, Catherine Klostermann, Leona Bach, Aloysius Albers, Marie Sparks, and Eugene Albers; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Catherine Albers, Lawrence Kohlbrecher, Arnold Klostermann, Henry Bach, Alvina Albers, Alvin Sparks, Roman Wilhelm, Joseph Maue, Alphonse Pollmann, and Bernard and Margie Pollmann.
Surviving are her children, Charlie Pollmann and wife Geri of Beckemeyer, Dennis “Pete” Pollmann and wife Kelly of Beckemeyer, Kathy Ducharme and husband Fred of Cape Girardeau, MO, Jan Peters of Beckemeyer, Donna Peek and husband Chuck of Aviston, Leonard “Butch” Pollmann and wife Janet of Seymour, IN, Paul Pollmann and wife Brenda of Beckemeyer, and Carol Beckmann and husband Rod of Breese; 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Marcella Wilhelm of Mascoutah; sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Mary Ann Maue of Breese, Dolores Huelsmann and husband Marcellus of Carlyle, and Dorothy Pollmann of Carlyle; and her special friend and companion of many years, Clarence “Clem” Horstmann of Breese.
Margaret retired from housekeeping at the Carlyle Healthcare Center and was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and Altar Sodality and the Beckemeyer American Legion Post 1227 Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting and dancing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Beckemeyer with Fr. Chuck Tuttle and Deacon Bob Lippert officiating. Interment will be in St. Anthony’s Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again of Wednesday, June 24, 2015 from 8:00-9:15 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Memorials can be made to St. Anthony’s Cemetery or to Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.
Martha K. Thole, age 97 of St. Rose, born April 22, 1918 in Aviston, a daughter of Henry A. and Anna M., nee Deiters, Hilmes, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Highland Healthcare Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John F. Thole, whom she married January 27, 1937 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston and died November 10, 1958; a son-in-law, Ron Gilmore; sisters, Bertha Thole, Agnes Heldorfer, and Henrietta Wecker; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Thole, Sylvester Wecker, Gregory and Alvina Thole, Sr. Regina Thole, OSF, and Vincent Thole.
Surviving are her children, Florence Pingsterhaus and husband Greg of Aviston, Gerald Thole and wife Jane of St. Rose, Lavern Thole and wife Eileen of St. Rose, Denis Thole and wife Mary of Highland, and Diane Gilmore of The Plains, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Sharon Pollmann and husband Ken, Jeff Pingsterhaus and wife Jill, Randy Pingsterhaus and wife Denise, Duane Pingsterhaus, Brenda Whitlow and husband Dale, Barb Bellm and husband Jeff, Jim Thole, Beverly Kapp and husband Jason, Lynn Wuebbels and husband Brian, Debbie Lindh and husband Chip, and Sherri Jones and husband Brian; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters; a sister, Marie Thole of Highland; and a brother-in-law, Eugene Heldorfer of Carlyle.
Martha retired as the store manager Triple Nickel Store in Pierron and was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and Altar Sodality and the St. Rose Golden Age Club. Martha enjoyed quilting, piecing together and quilting hundreds of quilts.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Memorials can be made to St. Rose Catholic Church and will be received at the funeral home.
Richard W. Ranz, age 87 of Breese and formerly of rural Trenton, born April 15, 1928 in rural Trenton, a son of William and Frieda, nee Gieseke, Ranz, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.
Mr. Ranz was a retired farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. He owned two airplanes and enjoyed flying.
He was a member of Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton.
Richard was preceded in death by his brothers and their wives, Howard and Elva Ranz, Lester and Eleanor Ranz, and Clifford Ranz; and is survived by nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton with Pastor Bob Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in Trenton Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton and again on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton.
Memorials can be made to Grace Community Baptist Church and will be received at the funeral home and at the church.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com
MISSOULA, Mt. – On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Anthony Jay “TJ” Dupras passed away.
TJ was born on Nov. 7, 1968, in Tucson, Arizona, to Billine Stuteville. He was raised by Billine and his father Mike Dupras along with his five sisters and brothers. Because Mike served as an NCO in the United States Air Force, the family traveled and lived in many different places before settling in Trenton, Illinois. TJ graduated from Wesclin High School in 1986. His college education included community college, studying whales in Juneau, Alaska, and finally moving to Missoula to study at the University of Montana receiving a degree in Zoology. TJ worked for several local companies in Missoula until he found his home at ALPS Corporation.
TJ is survived by two sons, Max (13) and Rowley (10). He was active in his sons’ classrooms and often coached many of the sports in which they were involved.
TJ was a dedicated, extraordinary father and loved his boys with all his heart. They looked up to and idolized their daddy. Their faces lit up when he entered the room. Max and Rowley both have his smile and TJ will continue to live on through them.
TJ was talented musician, loved reading, being outdoors, sports and was a proud Eagle Scout.
He was a cherished friend to all who knew him. Always willing to lend a helping hand. His zest for life and positive attitude will be deeply missed. His friends and family are many as TJ touched the lives of anyone he met.
TJ is survived and will be deeply missed by his sons Max Dupras and Rowley Dupras; his mother Billine Dupras; his father Mike Dupras; his brothers, Andy Dupras, Jim (Rhonda) Dupras; his sisters Tammi Dupras-Deiters, Debbie (Todd) Harrison, Kimberly (Matt) Bene . His close friend Kate Kuykendall, many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
A memorial mass will be held for TJ 11:00 a.m. on June 20, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton Illinois. A lunch will follow the mass, it will be a time for all who loved him to come together and share stories, tears and laughter about a wonderful man.
In support of his children, ALPS Corporation has set up a trust. Donations can be made to: The TJ Dupras Memorial Trust for Rowley and Max Dupras.
The trust is held at First Interstate Bank 101 E Front St, Missoula, MT (406) 523-4200