Obituaries

David A. Weisenfeld, 62, of Breese, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Weisenfeld was born August 20, 1951 in Breese to George and Frances (Abeln) Weisenfeld; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Ray Hilmes; a special nephew, Scott Detmer; a niece, Kris Huffstadt; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albin and Rose (Ratermann) Detmer.

He married Constance Detmer on October 9, 1976 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Beckemeyer; she survives in Breese.

Also surviving is his brother, Louis “Bud” (Marianne) Weisenfeld of Breese; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Theresa (Ken) Nordmann of Fairfield, Janet (Paul) Schmeink of Carlyle, JoAnn (Don) Thomas of Breese, Mike (Margie) Detmer of St. Rose, Philip (Joyce) Detmer of Breese, Diane (Virgil) Jansen of Germantown, Chester (Ellen) Detmer of Carlyle, Fred (Yulonda) Detmer of Breese, and Gary (Shirley) Detmer of Breese; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Dave retired from Weber Chevrolet and was the owner and operator of DC Banner in Breese.

He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and Holy Name Society in Breese, the Breese Historical Society, and he was a Corvette and John Deere enthusiast.
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Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 11:00 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 Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 8:30-10:45 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese.

Memorials can be made to Christian Children’s Foundation, Mater Dei High School, or St. Augustine Church and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.

Earl L. Strieker, 60, of Breese, died Monday, January 13, 2014 at his residence.

Mr. Strieker was born February 8, 1953 in Highland to Lawrence and Catherine (Hilmes) Strieker; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Clarence Holtgrave.

He married Bonnie Holtgrave on September 30, 1978 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston; she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his children, Aften (Kyle) Zurliene of Aviston, Austin (Kristen) Strieker of Aviston, and Ariel (friend Brett Dierkes) Strieker of Breese; 3 grandchildren, Canaan and Nash Zurliene, and Nolan Strieker; brothers and sisters, Norman (Colette) Strieker of Germantown, Jim (Louise) Strieker of Bartelso, Donna (Jary) Huspek of Durham, NC, Von Strieker of Tyler, TX, Warren (Coleen) Strieker of Germantown, and Brenda Gebke of Keyesport; his mother-in-law Pauline (Hustedde-Holtgrave) Richter and husband Stanley “Butch” of Aviston; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom Holtgrave of California, Nancy (Rick) Kraeger of Germantown, Gary (Kathi) Holtgrave of Trenton, Brian (Linda) Richter of Aviston, Bruce (Missie) Richter of Aviston, Peggy (Paul) Martin of St. Louis, MO, and Cheryl (Dale) McKee of Highland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Earl was the owner and operator of Strieker Electric in Breese since 1986 and former co-owner of Marker Properties. Earl loved playing cards, taking vacations, making homemade wine, grilling and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed photography, bird watching, hunting, and just spending time with family and friends.

He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 17, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Friday, January 17, 2014 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to Melanoma Research Foundation or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

Christopher J. “Chris” Harper, 20, of St. Rose, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Harper was born August 19, 1993 in Belleville, IL to Thomas and Mary Jean (Beckmann) Harper; they survive in St. Rose.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by brothers, Thomas James (friend Kristi Burkett) Harper, II of Breese and Michael Eugene Harper of St. Rose; a niece, Cecilia Harper; maternal grandmother, Veronica (Vonder Haar) Beckmann of St. Rose and paternal grandmother, Mary C. (Prosser) Harper of Swansea; uncles and aunts, Lawrence (Colleen) Harper of Aviston, Ann (Dave) Henrichs of Highland, Lorraine (Keith) Cange of Swansea, John (Sherry) Harper of Fenton, MO, James (Chris) Harper of Tucson, AZ, Patricia Harper of Shiloh, and Susan (Bob) Zinn of Breese; and numerous cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Eugene Beckmann; paternal grandfather, John Harper; and an uncle, Ronald Beckmann.

Chris graduated from Central Community High School in Breese in 1992 and previously worked at Outdoor Creations in Breese.

He was a member of St. Rose Church, St. Rose Development Club, West Gate Baptist Church Youth Group, and was a former Breese Knights of Columbus Squire. Chris had a true love for music.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm at St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery, St. Rose.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 11:00 am-1:30 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

Josie Lee Walker, 18, of Damiansville, died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Ms. Walker was born November 9, 1995 in Breese, IL to Christopher Walker of Junction City, IL and the late Ann Marie (Toennies) Walker.

In addition to her father, she is also survived by brothers, Dakota “Cody” Walker of Damiansville and Scott Hull of Vandalia; a sister, Katherine Whited of Patoka; maternal grandparents, Rich and Darlene (Wegmann) Toennies of Damiansville; paternal grandparents, Bill and Janie (Quick) Walker of Patoka and Cheryl (Murphy) Walker and Bill Wilkerson of Gulf Shores, AL; aunts and uncles, Christine (Allen) Netemeyer of Damiansville, Bob (Tammy) Toennies of Damiansville, T.J. (Amber) Toennies of New Baden, Lisa (Randall) Williams of Oklahoma City, OK, Laura Walker of Yuma, AZ, Jeffery (Cassie) Huffman of Carlyle, James (Tera) Huffman of Norfolk, VA, Paula (Jason) Copple of Vernon, and Joseph Huffman of Carlyle; and numerous great-aunts, great-uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Marie Walker; her paternal grandfather, Tom Toennies; and great-grandparents, Herman and Mildred (Wildhaber) Wegmann, Albert and Mary (Heimann) Toennies, Alphonse and Frances (Fuehne) Toennies, and Lucas and Genevieve (Ballance) Walker.

Josie was a member of the Christian Faith, being baptized at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville and West Gate Baptist Church in Trenton.

She was a senior at Central Community High School in Breese where she was active on the year book committee and a member of the PCCS (Partnership for College and Career Success). She also volunteered at the Clinton County Humane Society.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese with Levi Hart officiating. Interment will follow in St. Damian’s Cemetery, Damiansville, IL.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 5:00-9:00 pm and again on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 8:00-10:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

John B. Colvin, Sr., 63, of Trenton, died Friday, January 10, 2014 at Carlyle Healthcare Center, Carlyle, IL.

Mr. Colvin was born April 12, 1950 in St. Louis, MO to Doris (Buff) and Harry Colvin, Sr.; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, John B. Colvin, Jr.; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Sylvia (Litteken) Rakers; and a niece, Charity Peek.

He married Elaine Rakers on October 7, 1972 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton, and she survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are his daughters, Leah Colvin of Trenton, Jessica (Mike) Glielmi of St. Louis, MO, and Emily (friend Theo Odom) Colvin of Trenton; a brother, Harry (Marty) Colvin, Jr. of Farmington, MO; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bonnie (friend Rob Mclean) Weinacht of Highland, Paula (Dale) Peek of Aviston, Jane (Marvin) Hollenkamp of Aviston, and Joan (Jay) Blair of Manito, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John was a Telecommunications Specialist for Centene in St. Louis, MO.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton, Trenton Knights of Columbus Council 2932, and at a younger age obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Memorial Service will be Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating.

Visitation will be Monday, January 13, 2014 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Stress Management Strategies (support for caregivers) and will be received at the funeral home.

The Trenton Knights of Columbus will hold services at 6:00 pm Monday evening at the funeral home.

William A. “Hector” Benhoff, 80, of Breese, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Benhoff was born February 2, 1933 in St. Louis, MO to Casper and Nellie (Lincoln) Benhoff: they preceded him in death.

He married Dolores Johnson-Schulte on November 19, 1977 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese and she survives in Breese.

Also surviving is a daughter, Peggy (Carl) Thole of Breese and a son, Michael (Vicki) Schulte of Breese; 3 granddaughters, Kimberly (friend Randy Vandever) Thole, Becki (Ron) Foster, and Kelli Schulte; 3 step-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Noreen (John) Doherty of St. Paul, MN; and 4 nieces.

Hector retired as a truck driver after 37 years from Granite City Steel.

Member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese, American Legion Post 252 in Breese, Centralia Elks Club, United Steel Workers Local 30, and was a former Democratic Precinct Committeeman.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 13, 2014 at 11:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Chuck Tuttle and Deacon Bob Lippert officiating. Interment will take place at a later date in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese and Monday, January 13, 2014 from 10:00-11:30 am at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese.

Memorials can be made to St. Augustine’s Church, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Parkinson’s Research, or to the Clinton County Humane Society and will be received at the funeral home and church.