Obituaries

Ruth A. Klein 66 of Trenton died Wednesday March 26, 2014 at her residence.

She was born December 27, 1947 in Vandalia to Evelyn (Koonce) Walker and the late Edgar Walker Jr., her mother survives in Pocahontas.

She was also preceded in death by brother David Walker, a sister Lois Walker, father-in-law and mother-in-law Vernon and Erma (Grafton) Klein, brother-in-law Aaron Klein.

She married Terry Klein March 10, 1966 at St. John United Church, of Christ in Trenton and he survives in Trenton.

Also surviving her children Stephen (Tracy) Klein of Columbia S.C., Michelle Oechsner of St. Peters, MO, Chad (girl friend Stephanie Maeder) Klein of Trenton

5 grandchildren Kayla (Keith) Rankin, Hanna, Emily, Brady Oechsner, Tayler Klein.

Brother Robert (Christine) Walker of Pocahontas

Sisters June Boggy of Summerfield, Mary Carter of Mulberry Grove, Karen (friend Maynard Davis) Wernle of Greenville.

Sisters-in-law Lisa (Steve) Schroeder of Bartelso, Kathy (Ron) Schultz of Trenton.

Ruth retired from the Federal Records Center in St. Louis, past co-owner of 7 West Bar and Restaurant, and rural Postal carrier in Trenton.

Member of Trenton Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon Women’s Golf League, Okawville Women’s Golf League.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday March 28 at 7:30 PM at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Visitation will be Friday March 28 from 4 to 7:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Donor’s Choice and will be received at the funeral home.

: John Roy Kunz 71 of Trenton died Saturday March 22, 2014 at Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon.

He was born September 15, 1942 in Trenton to LeRoy and Ann (Bergdolt) Kunz: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by brothers-in-law Ted Kruep, Ralph Hull, John Rathmann

Surviving are his sisters and brother Jane Kruep of O’Fallon, Marilene (John) Nordmann of Trenton, Isabel Hull of New Baden, Emma (Virgil) Nordmann of Lebanon, Letty Rathmann of Breese, Frank (Karen) Kunz of Trenton

Many nieces and nephews

John was a mechanic at Klassing Motor Company in Trenton and farmer.

Graveside services Monday March 24, 2014 at Trenton Cemetery with Pastor Mark Stryjak officiating

Evelyn M. Dorries, nee Hellmann, 92, of Breese, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mrs. Dorries was born May 8, 1921 in Germantown to Henry W. and Etha (Venters) Hellmann; they preceded her in death.

She married Earl Dorries on July 28, 1942 in Rome, GA; he preceded her in death on April 14, 1989.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a great-grandchild; sisters, Bertha Bolk, Leona Goewert, Goldie Loepker, Mabel Maxfield, and Mildred Potts; and brothers, Arthur Hellmann, Lloyd Hellmann, and Ellsworth Hellmann.

Surviving are her children, Earleen (friend Jas) Arnold of North Carolina, Darleen (Paul) Ritter of Centralia, Shirley (Dan) Kaegy Glenn (Pat) Dorries, and Charmaine (fiancé Gene Albers) Kleiboeker all of Breese; 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pearl (Elmer) Rosen of Breese.

Evelyn was a homemaker and a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Breese.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 3:00-8:00 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese. Memorial Prayers will be at 8:00 PM Saturday evening. A private interment will take place in St. John’s Cemetery, Breese.

Memorials can be made to Aviston Countryside Manor activity fund or to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary Lights for Scholarship and will be received at the funeral home.

Richard L. “Dick” Sellers, 70, of Breese, died Friday, March 14, 2014 at his home.

Mr. Sellers was born August 14, 1943 in Breese to Ralph and Dorothy (Merians) Sellers; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brenden Richard Sellers; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Margaret (Almasy) Lappe.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann (nee Lappe) whom he married April 17, 1970 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; sons, Chad (Denise) Sellers and Casey (Jessica) Sellers, all of Breese; 5 grandchildren, Cole and Blake Sellers, and Caitlyn, Logan, and Allyson Sellers; legal guardian of and raised, Terry Lappe of Breese and Maribeth (William) Bolk of Bridgeton, MO; special nephews, Christopher, Kyle, and Connor Bolk; a brother, Ron (Mary) Sellers of Breese; a sister, Donna (Ken) Eversgerd of Breese; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from SIU-Edwardsville, and later retired as the Regional Manager of Unemployment Insurances for the State of Illinois. In 1984, he founded Equity 55, LLC in Breese and was a Real Estate Developer.

He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and Consistory in Breese, National Association of Realtors, Realtors Association of Southwestern Illinois, and was the founding member of the National Center on Home Equity Conversion (Reverse Mortgages).

Dick enjoyed racing, antique cars, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Breese with Rev. Matthew Goetz and Deacon Bob Lippert officiating. Interment will be private.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 16, 2014 from 2:00-5:45 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Breese.

Memorials can be made to PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) Research and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of arrangements.

Chester C. Anderson, 60, of the Oak View Home in Trenton, died Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

He was born November 21, 1953 in Cottage Hills, IL to the late Chester and Zella (Vandover) Anderson and is the twin brother of Lester Anderson.

Chester worked in assembly at Community Link in Breese.

Mr. Anderson was cremated and there will be no services.

Memorials can be made to Community Link and will be received through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul B. “Peanuts” Hilmes, 80, of Breese, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Breese Nursing Home.

Mr. Hilmes was born October 8, 1933 in Germantown to Ben and Frances (Theising) Hilmes; they preceded him in death.

He married Agnes “Aggie” Deiters on February 13, 1956 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; she preceded him in death on May 6, 2012.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by sons, Jeff Hilmes and Gary Hilmes; a daughter, Pam Pitt; and sisters, Johanna “Micky” Kampwerth and Dolores “Mutz” Grady.

Surviving are his children, Deb (Cletus) Ratermann of Breese, Charlie (Carla) Hilmes of Breese, Diane (Alfred) Holtgrave of St. Rose, Mike “Red” (Chris) Hilmes of Breese, and Kevin (Vanessa) Hilmes of Breese; a son-in-law, Mike Pitt of Breese; a daughter-in-law, Shelly (friend Jason Holthaus) Hilmes of Aviston; 13 grandchildren, Greg (Teresa) Ratermann, Scott (Mary) Ratermann, Eric Ratermann, Cierra Hilmes, Tammy (DJ) Grindstaff, Lara (friend Josh) Holtgrave, Brad (friend Melanie) Holtgrave, Kristen Hilmes, Matthew Hilmes, Bailey Hilmes, Garrett Hilmes, Justin Hilmes, and Tyler Hilmes; 3 great-grandchildren, Alex and Jonah Brown, and Emma Ratermann; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward (Jeanie) Deiters of Carlyle, Catherine Schrage of Highland, Mary Deiters of St. Rose, and Mary Beth (Dwight) Schubert of Beckemeyer.

Peanuts retired as a dockhand from Southern Farms Egg Plant in Germantown and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Chuck Tuttle and Deacon Bob Lippert officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 8:00-9:45 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.