Obituaries

Terry A. Gerstner 59 of Trenton died Saturday May 2, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville.

He was born January 3, 1956 in Belleville to Ruth (Rakers) Gerstner and the late Robert Gerstner: his mother survives in Trenton.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents Frank and Bertha (Huelsmann) Rakers, Aloys and Gertrude (Meyer) Gerstner.

Also surviving is a brother Ron (Sharon) Gerstner of Trenton.

A sister Peggy (Dan) Harvey of Trenton.

Nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Terry worked at Community Link in Breese.

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton.

Memorial mass will be Saturday May 9, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton. Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Community Link and will be received during the visitation or through Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is handling the arrangements

Carla J. Davis-Maroon 56 of Hoffman and formerly of Trenton died Friday May 1, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon

She was born August 20, 1958 in Highland to Betty (Bopp) Davis-Martin and the late Allan Davis. Her mother survives in Trenton.

She married Roger “Whitey” Maroon August 20, 2004 in Carlyle and he survives in Hoffman.

She was preceded in death by her father, brothers Larry Davis, Jimmy Davis and a sister Connie Wade and step-father David Martin.

Also surviving are her children Brad (Kate) Jansen of Madison NJ, Alicia Jansen of San Francisco, CA

A grandson Cooper Jansen

Brothers Jerry (Cindy) Davis, Brian (Julie) Davis all of Trenton.

Carla was a cook at Bryan Manor in Centralia. She loved to cook and had a special love for her dogs.

Memorial Visitation will be Friday May 8, 2015 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to her family and will be received at Moss Funeral Home.

: Cletus E. Netemeyer 84 of Germantown died Friday May 1, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

He was born in Breese to Edward and Isabel (Schlarmann) Netemeyer: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by brothers Matthew Netemeyer, Clarence Netemeyer, Harold Netemeyer, sisters-in-law Marcia Netemeyer, Rita Netemeyer, brother-in-law George Hertz.

He married Monica Lehn April 20, 1963 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Greenville and she survives.

Also surviving are his children Allen (Chris) Netemeyer of Damiansville, Ken (Lisa) Netemeyer of Germantown, Glen Netemeyer of Bartelso, Keith (Lisa) Netemeyer of St. Rose, Denise (Jim) Schmitt of Rubicon, WI, Karl Netemeyer of Bartelso, Carol (Justin) Penrod of Ludlow

12 grandchildren Nathan, Jayson, Kaylee, Gavin, Rachel, Jesse, Erin, Eric, Ryan, Amanda, Brittany, Brandon. 2 great grandchildren Arik and Dean

A sister Esther (Don) Koch of Breese

Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Marcella Netemeyer of St. Louis, Richard (Lila) Lehn of Greenville, Doreen (Tom) Whalen of Greenville, Gloria Hertz of Greenville

Cletus was a retired grain farmer, “A farmer at heart”

Member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, Illinois Farmers Union.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown. Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating.

Visitation will be Tuesday may 6 from 8:30 to 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church of St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in Charge of the arrangements.

Jerome B. “Jerry” Jansen 77 of Breese died Friday May 1, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.
He was born n Summerfield to Leo and Marie (Eilers) Jansen: they preceded him in death.

Married Martha Mumma, July 4, 1959 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and she preceded him in death March 25, 2015.

Also preceded in death by a brother Wilbert “Butch” Jansen, father and mother-in-law Robert and Ruth (King) Mumma Sr., sister-in-law Millie Jansen, brothers-in-law Paul Kuper, Robert Mumma Jr., Brad Bennett

Surviving are his children Kenny Jansen of Breese, Diane (Paul) Antonacci of Breese, Julie (Eric) Henry of York Haven, PA, Barb (Ric) Koopmann of Breese.

7 grandchildren, Mary (Phillip) Hilmes, Michael Antonacci , John (Amanda) Antonacci, Thomas Antonacci, David Henry, Sarah Koopmann, Alex Koopmann

4 great grandchildren Katherine, Sarah, Madison, Caroline and anxiously awaiting the arrival of his fifth great grandchild.

A brother Gene Jansen of Breese

A sister Lu (Virgil) Flenniken of Breese

Sisters-in-law Jane Jansen of Breese, Harriet (Marlin) Leicht of York, PA, Dee Bennett of Dover, PA, Mildred Brenizer of York, PA

Jerry retired from Scoot Air Force Base as a budget Analysis and the “Hayride” Deejay for WGEL Radio in Greenville. Jerry and his wife Martha brought joy to many children’s Christmas as Santa and Mrs. Claus. He had a special love for his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan; he enjoyed golf, playing cards and the outdoors.

He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality in Breese, Honorary Life member of the Bishop Althoff 4th degree Assembly, Knights of Columbus Council # 2869 and served as past grand knight and Bingo Chairman for 28 years. Charter and past president of the Breese Jaycee’s, Founding member of the Bent Oak Golf Course, Mater Dei Fathers and Friend Club, St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary and a crossing guard for All Saints Academy.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday May 6, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic – St. Augustine Cemetery in Breese.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday May 6, from 8:00 to 9:45 am at the Moss
Funeral Home in Breese.

Breese Knights will hold services at 7:00 pm Tuesday May 5, followed by Bishop Althoff 4th Degree services at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to Community Link, Mater Dei High School or All Saints Academy and will be received at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

Raymond E. Broach, age 75 of Breese, born May 5, 1939 in Belleville, IL, a son of the late Edward and Mildred, nee Mayeski, Brosch, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at his home.

He is survived by his wife Linda, nee Baehr, Brosch of Breese, whom he married June 28, 1986 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Marydale, IL; his children, Barry Baker and wife GiGi of Centralia, IL, Maria Williams of St. Augustine, FL, Christopher Baker and wife Margaret of Charleston, SC, and Laura Liantonio and husband Michael of Jacksonville, FL; 11 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; a sister, Carolyn Ackroyd of Swansea, IL; a sister-in-law, Millie Essert of Breese, IL; a nephew, John McGuire of Swansea; and a great-niece, Katlyn McGuire.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Wallace Ackroyd and Herman Essert.

Ray retired as a computer analyst from Scott Air Force Base, and was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869 where he served as the past warden, and the 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly. He was a St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, Purple Martins, and was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 27, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.

Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, 2015 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Monday, April 27, 2015 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese, IL.

The Breese Knights of Columbus will hold services at 6:00 p.m. immediately followed by the 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly on Sunday Evening at the funeral home.

James A. “Jim” Kohnen, 68 of Germantown, born December 6, 1946 in Breese, a son of Aloys and Minerva, nee McIntyre, Kohnen, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Carbondale Rehab and Nursing Home in Carbondale.

Surviving are his children, Michele Zimbelman and husband Mark of Murphysboro, Mark Kohnen and wife Trishia of Germantown, Matthew Kohnen and wife Jolene of Aviston, and Maura Lee and husband Jim of Murphysboro; 7 grandchildren, Jessica Spring, Christian, Riley, and Alaina Kohnen, Dayton and Elise Kohnen, and Jayme Lee; brothers, Gerald Kohnen and wife Ann, David “Goose” Kohnen and wife Deb, and Paul Kohnen and wife Deb all of Germantown; and former wife, Mary, nee Ratermann, Schaub.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Michael Kohnen.

Jim received his B.S. in Accounting from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and worked as an accountant at Scott Air Force Base and was a former Deputy Sheriff in Clinton County.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 22, 2015 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 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center or Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.