Obituaries

Marilyn C. Beckmann, nee Kohrmann, 75, of Germantown, died Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Breese Nursing Home.

Mrs. Beckmann was born October 9, 1938 in Germantown to Gertrude (Winter) and Joseph Kohrmann, Sr.; they preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a sister, Lorraine Linnemann; a sister-in-law, Diane Kohrmann; and brothers-in-law, Richard Jansen, Artie Thoele, Raymond Boeckmann, Cletus “Skeets” Holtmann, Edward Wellen, Paul Beckmann, and Ralph Beckmann.

She married Virgil Beckmann on September 7, 1959 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown; he survives in Germantown.

Also surviving are her sons, Randall “Rudy” (Lori “Pinky”) Beckmann of Germantown, Allen Beckmann of Carlyle, and Mark (Tracy) Beckmann of Germantown; 7 grandchildren, Taylor and Connor Beckmann, Hannah, Maddie, and Halle Beckmann, and Bryce and Blake Beckmann; siblings, Florence Jansen of Germantown, Robert (Claire) Kohrmann of Albers, Mildred Boeckmann of Germantown, Marcella “Sally” (Sep) Brueggemann of Germantown, Mary Jane Thoele of Germantown, Roger Kohrmann of Germantown, Carolyn Holtmann of Germantown, Joseph Kohrmann, Jr. of Germantown, and JoAnn (Jim) Haake of Germantown; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Pete Linnemann of Germantown, Delores Wellen of Aviston, Henrietta (Ben) Koch of Germantown, Jeanette Beckmann of Germantown, and Robert “Bob” (Rebecca) Beckmann of Germantown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Marilyn formerly worked at Kniepmann’s Country Store in Germantown and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Altar Sodality.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 10, 2014 at 9:00 am 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 Friday, May 9, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to Mater Dei High School, Parkinson’s Research, or St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Cynthia Ann “Cindy” Brainard, 56, of Germantown, died Wednesday, May 6, 2014 at her home.

Cindy was born October 22, 1957 in Tucson, AZ to Cecil and Sally (Bradley) Coomer; they preceded her in death.

She married Murry Brainard in 1978, and he preceded her in death in 1998.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by brothers, John Bradly Lee, Richard J. Lee, and Darryl Coomer.

Surviving are her children, John Brainard and Michelle (Robert) Peterson all of Prescott, AZ; a brother, Leslie (Robin) Coomer of Cassville, MO; and a sister, Reatha (Philip) Haake of Germantown.

Cindy formerly worked as a cook at Monroe County Nursing Home in Waterloo.

According to her wishes, she was cremated and there will be no services.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received through Moss Funeral Home in Germantown who is in charge of the arrangements.

Joan F. Haury, nee Hamilton, 95, of Summerfield, IL, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Faith Care Center in Highland, IL.

She was born August 29, 1917 in Dickinson County, ND to George and Maggie (Joyce) Hamilton and was raised by Rose (Walser) Hamilton; they all preceded her in death.

She married Lester John Haury on December 26, 1939 in St. Louis, MO; he preceded her in death on March 1, 1983.

Also preceded in death by sisters, Betty Broeker and Monica Schnieder, a brother, Felix Hamilton-Felhauer; and half brothers, Paul Hamilton and John Hamilton.

Surviving are her children Earl Jon (Sue) Haury of Katy, TX, Philip (Kathy) Haury of Rockwall, TX, and Mary Ann (Kenneth) Pasek of Summerfield, IL.

5 grandchildren, Norman (Janet) Haury, Jeff Haury, Jordan (Doug) Moore, Melissa (Matthew) Streif, Michael (Judi) Williams

7 great-grandchildren, Ben Haury, Neenah Williams, Alayna and Amilya Streif, and Cameron, Collin, and Corbin Moore

Sisters Agnes Schure of Guttenberg, IA, Helen Schmitt of Elk Mountain, WY

Joan worked at Chastain Nursing Home in Highland and was a homemaker.

Member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Altar Sodality in Lebanon, IL, former member of Summerfield Cemetery Association and the Summerfield Fireman’s Auxiliary.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon, IL with Fr Gene Neff officiating. Interment will follow in Summerfield Cemetery, Summerfield, IL.

Visitation will be Friday, May 9, 2014 from 9:00am to 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon.

Memorials can be made to the Summerfield Cemetery Association or St. Joseph Catholic Church and will be received through the church or Moss Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements.

: Gloria A. Maue, nee Metzger, 87, of Trenton, died Sunday, May 4, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born November 26, 1926 in Trenton, IL to Wilbert and Lucille (Miller) Metzger; they preceded her in death.

She married Lawrence “Rusty” Maue on November 20, 1948 at St. Mary’s Church in Trenton, IL; he preceded her in death March 17, 1997.

Surviving is a sister, Jean Burd of Brooksville, FL and a brother, Jim (Carol) Metzger of Trenton, IL.

A niece, Sue (Steve) Brogdon and nephews Jay Metzger and Joe Metzger

Gloria retired as a secretary for a Wing Commander from Scott Air Force Base

Member of St. Mary’s Church and Alter Sodality in Trenton, and Trenton VFW Post 7983 Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling and going to the casino.

Arrangements pending at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton

Irene C. Horstmann, 95, of Damiansville, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Ms. Horstmann was born October 12, 1918 in Damiansville to Henry C. and Helen (Olliges) Horstmann; they preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Loretta Heimann and Honora Heimann; brothers, Leander “Lindy” Horstmann and Elmer Horstmann; brothers-in-law, Joseph Heimann and Louis Heimann; sisters-in-law, Helen Horstmann and Virginia Horstmann; nieces, Norma Ottensmeier, Marlene Carmack, and Audrey Kolar; and nephews, Kenneth Horstmann and Lester Heimann.

Surviving is a brother, Clarence “Clem” Horstmann of Breese; a sister-in-law, Florence Horstmann of Damiansville; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.

Irene retired from productions at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, MO and was a member of St. Damian’s Catholic Church and Altar Sodality in Damiansville. She enjoyed quilting and spending time with her entire family, especially at Christmas.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville with Fr. Gene Neff officiating. Interment will follow in St. Damian’s Cemetery, Damiansville.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown and again on May 8, 2014 from 9:00-10:00 am at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville.

Memorials can be made to St. Damian’s Catholic Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at Moss Funeral Home and St. Damian’s Catholic Church.

Barbara Ann M. Robke, nee Schroeder, 66, of Aviston, died Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Robke was born October 3, 1947 in Breese to Alvin Schroeder of Bartelso and the late Wilhelmine “Wilma” (Ripperda) Schroeder.

She married Jim Robke on April 18, 1967 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown and he survives in Aviston.

In addition to her father and husband, she is also survived by her children, Michael (Sharon Clark-Robke) Robke of O’Fallon, Lynn (Michael) Malott of Aviston, and Cheryl (Tim) Heath of Potosi, MO; 5 grandchildren, Amanda (Steven) Bobby, Kaley Robke, Tyler Robke, Cheyenne Heath, and Todd Heath; a great-grandchild, Ethan Bobby; sisters and brothers, Patricia Albers of New Baden, Mary Lou (Paul) Sutphin of Shiloh, Sharon (Ken) Albers of Germantown, David (Cathie) Schroeder of Aviston, and Susan (Robert) Hoff of O’Fallon; a sister-in-law, Lu (Roger) Thien of Breese; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother; a son, Todd Robke; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Veronica (Leonard) Robke; a sister-in-law, Betty Eaton; and a brother-in-law, George Eaton.

Barb was currently employed as a Claims Analyst Assistant at Advantage 2000 Consultants in Swansea and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, embroidering, arts and crafts, but especially spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 5, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. George Mauck officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Monday, May 5, 2014 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Clinton County Relay for Life or the American Cancer Society and will be received at the funeral home.