Obituaries

Wilfred O. “Bud” Witt, age 87 of Trenton, died Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Mr. Witt was born October 25, 1927 in Trenton to Oliver and Ida, nee Hoffmann, Witt; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Witt; sisters, Arlene Wilburn and her husband John and Dolores “Maisie” Satterfield and her husband Charles; and a great-niece Kayla Satterfield.

Surviving is an aunt, Clara Ballard of New Baden; nephews and nieces, Larry Satterfield and wife Phyllis of New Baden, Jack Satterfield and friend Karen Isaak of Carlyle, Linda Roeber and husband Robert of New Baden, Jon Wilburn of Berea, KY, and Philip Wilburn and wife Deb of Trenton; his special friend, Jean Koch of Trenton; and great-nephews and great-nieces.

Bud retired from the State of Illinois Sign Maintenance Department and he enjoyed fishing.

Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Rev. Mike Rucker officiating. Interment will follow in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, IL.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to the time of services on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received at the funeral home.

Caide Alan Brown, infant son of Samantha Busch and Cody Brown of Breese, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Beth Busch of Breese, and Todd and Michelle Busch of Breese; paternal grandparents, Anita (Jim Kohlbrecher) Brown of St. Rose, and Cary and Connie Brown of Pocahontas; maternal great-grandparents, Leroy and Ruthann Wilken of Bartelso, Roger and Diane Busch of Highland, and Pat and Steve May of St. Jacob, Gloria and Jim Brown of Highland, Marcia Carpenter of Old Ripley, and Marie Weis of Pocahontas; aunts and uncles, Sasha (friend Justin Eilers) Busch of Breese, Alexis Leihser of Breese, Colton and Cole Brown of Pocahontas; and a cousin, Amelia Eilers of Breese.

He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfathers, Jim Carpenter and Earl Weis.

A private graveside service was held in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Ervin J. “Ervie” Diesen, age 72 of Germantown, died Friday, March 13, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Diesen was born April 7, 1942 in Breese to George and Anna, nee Sprehe, Diesen; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Elmer “Drake” Diesen and Walter “Skip” Diesen; a sister, Dolores Lohman; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Elizabeth, nee Peters, Beer; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ginny Diesen, Jo and Jim Bryan, and Pat Beer.

Surviving is his wife Betty, nee Beer, Diesen of Germantown, whom he married on September 12, 1964 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso; his children, Tammy (Ken) Albers of Germantown, Scott (Chris) Diesen of Beckemeyer, Joe (Lori) Diesen of Breese, and Sr. Amy Diesen, OSF of St. Louis; 8 grandchildren, Haley, Hannah, Ethan, and Evan Albers, Jaden and Drew Diesen, Baileigh and Kolten Diesen; brothers, Robert (Sue) Diesen of Jacksonville, FL and Leroy (Jean) Diesen of Germantown; sisters, Helen Wuebbles of Germantown and JoAnn (Gene) Diesen of Bartelso; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harold “Butch” Lohman of Germantown, Jane Diesen of Germantown, Jerome Beer of Indianapolis, IN, Virgil (Martha) Beer of St. Charles, MO, Tom (Cheryl) Beer of Overland Park, KS, and Bernice (Frank) Pollmann of New Baden; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ervie was the owner of Diesen Roofing in Germantown and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Kernel Nut Club in Germantown. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and being a member of the F Troop Civil War Reenactments.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster, Fr. Chuck Barthel, and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. He
According to his wishes, he will be cremated after the services and a private interment will be in St. Boniface Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and again on Monday, March 16, 2015 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and will be received at the funeral home.

Joseph P. “Joe” Eilers 55 of Breese died Saturday March 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

He was born June 13, 1959 in Breese to Judy (Leitsch) Eilers and the late Wally Eilers, his mother survives in Breese.

Also preceded in death by father and mother-in-law George and Agnes Hermeling, a sister-in-law Gerri Haar, and brothers-in-law Jim Haar and Mark Schrage.

He married Barb Hermeling October 19, 1985 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown and she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his children Sarah (friend Kent Hemker) Eilers of Germantown, Jake Eilers of Breese

A granddaughter Hailey Weathers

His siblings Ed (Betsy) Eilers of St. Rose, Deb Eilers of Aviston, Donna (Karl) Zimmermann of Carlyle, Mary (Kevin) Cravens of Breese, Mike (Theresa) Eilers of Albers

Sister-in-law Mary Jane Schrage of St. Rose. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews cousins and friends.

Joe was the supervisor of maintenance at the Caring First Nursing Home in Breese. He loved spending time with his family and friends especially his granddaughter. Joe enjoyed Nascar sprint cup series and flowing Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese Knights of Columbus #2869 and past board member, and the Concordia Saengerchor, Breese.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday March 11, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese. Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery

Visitation will be Tuesday March 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday March 11, from 8:00 to 9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Knights of Columbus will hold services Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Hospital Lights for Scholarships or Knights of Columbus Council 2869 and will be received at the funeral home.

Thomas G. “Tom” Hull 58 of New Baden died Thursday March 5, 2015 at his residence.

He was born November 24, 1956 in Highland to Isabel (Kunz) Hull and the late Ralph Hull. His mother survives in New Baden.

Also preceded in death by a sister a Shelly Schomaker, brother-in-law Lee Mohme, father-in-law George Percivall.

He married Jessie Percivall January 19, 1979 at Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, and she survives in New Baden .

Also surviving are his children Sara (Joseph) Mudd of Belleville, Eric Hull of New Baden. 2 grandchildren Kade Hull, Wyatt Mudd. A sister Deanna (Fred) Lucas of Trenton. Mother-in-law Carolyn Percivall of Belleville, Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rich Schomaker of New Baden, George (Nancy) Percivall of Crofton MD, Laura (Bill) Koehler of Belleville.

Tom owned and operated Hull Auction Service and Western Junction which he started with his son in 2007 in New Baden, He taught at New Athens High School.

Tom was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton. South Western Illinois Umpire Association. Lebanon Jaycee’s 9 years president and 1 year State Representative.

Tom started working at the age of 10 farming, he attended Summerfield grade school and Lebanon High School, Belleville Area College, SIU Edwardsville and McKendree and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Education. He raised cattle to pay for college, worked at Stumpf Farm Equipment in Trenton, Belleville Grain Elevator, County USDA filed and office worker, Federal Crop Insurance Adjustor, USDA Quality Coordinator for 5 counties, FCI Supervisor for 7 counties, Substitute teacher for Mascoutah, Science Chair for New Athens High School for 26 years, North Central internal & external reviewing County review for teachers certification. NCATE reviewer for 6 years. He was an umpire for 20 years, coached softball for 20 years including McKendree College varsity and New Athens High school for 6 years, He announced tractor, truck and draft horse pulls for 37 years, He also worked with St. Clair County 4H Livestock Committee for 25 years. McKendree His greatest joys were collecting old farm equipment and Oliver farm toys. Having time with his grandsons.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday March 10, 2015 at 10:00 am at St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton with Rev. Mark Stryjak officiating. Interment Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday March 9 from 4 to 8 PM and Tuesday March 10 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton

Memorials can be made to hospice of Southern Illinois or Siteman Cancer Center and will be received at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

Henry F. “Jitter” Albers, Jr., age 88 of Damiansville, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Albers was born May 20, 1926 in Bartelso, a son of Cecilia (Usselmann) and Henry F. Albers, Sr.; they preceded him in death.

He married Lucille “Lu” Toennies on May 10, 1950 at St. Damian Catholic Church in Damiansville; she preceded him in death on May 23, 1989.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his sons, Allen and Glennon Albers; sisters, Leona Voss and Viola Korte; brothers Norbert Albers and Gene Albers; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Al Voss, Ed Korte, Marie Albers, Margie Albers, Robert Von Bokel, Emma Toennies, Walter Toennies, Cletus Toennies, Joe Toennies, and Norm Toennies.

Surviving are his children, Marvin Albers of Albers, Yvonne (Melvin) Heimann of Breese, Dave (Shirley) Albers of Damiansville, Sue (Jim) Frick of Nashville, Mary (Wayne) Berry of Hoffman, Ann (Mick) Bowen of Damiansville, Gary (Lisa) Albers of Damiansville, and Tim (Lisa) Albers of Breese; 27 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dolores Von Bokel of Aviston; a brother, Rich Albers of Bartelso; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alvin (Rita) Toennies of Damiansville, Marie (Greg) Niemeyer of Breese, Julie Toennies of New Baden, Bernadette Toennies of Germantown, Bernice “Bim” (Frank) Fuehne of Damiansville, Jerry (Sharon) Toennies of Waterloo, Jane Toennies of Breese, Germaine (Herb) Schulte of Trenton, and Jan (Tom) Eversgerd of Germantown; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jitter retired from Ford Motor Company and enjoyed playing cards, dancing, gardening, bowling and traveling.

He was a member of St. Damian Catholic Church and former officer of the Holy Name in Damiansville, United Auto Workers Local 136, former officer of the Damiansville Chamber of Commerce, and a life member of the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Damian Catholic Church in Damiansville with Fr. Jack Joyce and Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Damian Cemetery, Damiansville.

Visitation will be Friday, March 6, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 8:00-9:15 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received at the funeral home.

Breese Knights of Columbus member s will hold services Friday at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.