Obituaries

Mary R. Sellers, nee Steinman, 70, of Breese, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mrs. Sellers was born July 18, 1943 in Breese to Edward and Regina (Deiters) Steinman; they preceded her in death.

Also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Dorothy (Merian) Sellers; and a brother-in-law, Richard “Dick” Sellers.

She married Ron Sellers on January 15, 1971 in Belleville, IL and he survives in Breese.

In addition to her husband, she is also survived by her children, Sheila (Dennis) Meier of Breese and Jim (Carrie) Sellers of Vandalia; 4 grandchildren, Jamie, Emily, and Dylan Meier, and Kylie Sellers; siblings, Paul (Jean) Steinman of Breese and Jean (Don) Bujnak of Belleville; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Donna (Ken) Eversgerd and Patricia Ann Sellers of Breese; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary retired as the co-owner and operator of Sellers Auto Salvage in Breese and was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Breese. She enjoyed flowers, bowling, bird watching, reading, and especially spending time with her grandchildren.

“You were a precious gift from God above, so much beauty, grace and love. You touched our hearts in so many ways, your smile so bright even on the bad days. You heard God’s whisper calling you home, you didn’t want to go and leave us alone. You loved us so much, you held on tight, till all the strength was gone and no more earthly might. So you gave your hand to God and slowly drifted away, knowing that we will all be together again some day.”

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese with Pastor Jeff Schwab officiating. Interment will follow in Breese Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 9:00-10:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Breese Lions Club or to Celtic Hospice and will be received at the funeral home.

Hildegard M. “Hilda” Brueggemann 90 of Germantown died Monday June 30, 2014 at Breese Nursing Home.

She was born July 11, 1923 in Breese to Bernard and Mary (Kreke) Bruns: they preceded her in death.

She married Lawrence Brueggemann April 9, 1947 at St. Boniface Church in Germantown and he preceded her in death February 23, 1990.

Also preceded in death by a son Donald Brueggemann, grandson Samuel Sprehe, brothers Alphonse Bruns, Alvin Bruns, sisters Ricky Mensing, Helen Peters

Surviving are her children Theresa (David) Laurell of Lansing MI, Rita (David) Sprehe of Carlyle, Joseph Brueggemann of Germantown.

4 grandchildren Sean (Deanna) Laurell, Erica (Brian) Parris, Jonathan and Nathan Sprehe
4 great grandchildren Reese, Regan, Reanna Laurell, Attika Parris

Hilda retired from St. Joseph Hospital in Breese where she worked in the kitchen. She enjoyed quilting and playing cards and researching genealogy.

Member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, Clinton County Historical Society, Honorary member of the St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday July 5, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown. Fr. Jim Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby will officiate. Burial St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday July 4 from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday July 5 from 8 to 9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Hospital Lights for Scholarships and will be received at the funeral home

: Loretta M. Holubek 90 of Trenton died Sunday June 29, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

She was born June 27, 1924 in Trenton to Frank and Mary (Baer) Haas Sr. They preceded her in death.

Also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Catherine Holubek, brothers Frank Haas Jr., Arthur Haas, William Haas, John Haas, sisters Margaret Woehr, Virginia Haas, Floridina Kern.

She was the wife of Richard I. Holubek for 72 years whom she married April 30, 1942 in St. Charles, MO and he survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are her children Richard G. Holubek of Valley Springs, CA, Carol Johnson of Fairview Heights, Joan Strobel of Okawville, Michael Holubek of Salt Lake City Utah, William (Cindy) Holubek of Pueblo, CO

7 grandchildren Carol Holubek, Timothy Johnson, Nathan (Wendy Shaw) Johnson, Stephen (Nacole) Strobel, Becky Holubek, Paul Holubek, William (Tiffany) Holubek Jr.

9 great grandchildren

Loretta was a homemaker and was an avid gardener loving her roses, she enjoyed playing bingo and bunco.

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Ladies Sodality, Trenton VFW Post 7983 Auxiliary

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday July 3, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment Jefferson Barrack National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 2 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday July 3 from 8:00 to 9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Trenton VFW Auxiliary will hold services Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary Church and will be received at the funeral home.

Adam Nettles 27 of Germantown died Sunday June 29, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese

He was born April 21, 1987 in Breese to Eric and Deborah (Eversgerd) Nettles and they survive in Germantown

He was preceded in death by his grandmothers Evelyn “Red” Eversgerd and Viola Nettles.

Also surviving are his sisters Amanda “Mandi” (Danny) Luebbers of Carlyle, Amy (friend Gunner Shumard) Nettles of Germantown.

Maternal Grandfather Al “Jr” (Shirley) Eversgerd of Germantown, Paternal grandfather Robert Nettles of Centralia.

Aunts Bonnie (Al) Wolters of Germantown, Lisa (Jim) Koch of Albers, Tammy (John) Rickhoff of Bartelso, Thelma Zeboski of Centralia, Cindy (Ken) Carson of St. Peters, IL

Many cousins

Adam was member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown. He enjoyed his movies and cartoons and loved the outdoors and camping.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday July 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday July 1 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday July 2 from 8:00 to 9:45 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to Community Link and will be received at the funeral home.

M. Dean Brewer 66 of Lebanon died Friday June 27, 2014 on Doctor Island on Lake Otukamamoan near St. Francis Canada during an annual fishing trip.

He was born March 13, 1948 in Shelbyville to Kenneth and Helen Loraine (Bartimus) Brewer; they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by his father-in-law Frank Lapka

He married Cheryl Lapka June 13, 1970 in Hinsdale and she survives in Lebanon.

Also surviving are his sons Todd Brewer of King Salmon Alaska, Brad (Katie) Brewer of Cutler

2 grandchildren Kendyl and Reagyn Brewer

Siblings Daniel (Karen) Brewer of Findlay, Joyce (Merle) Brown of Bethany, James Brewer of Bethany

Mother-in-law Mary Lapka of Lebanon.

Dean has his master in Education and Administration and retired from the Lebanon School District #9. He loved fishing, hunting and was an avid pinochle and euchre player.

Dean was a member of First United Methodist Church and Sunday School Teacher in Lebanon, Club, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, Lebanon Rotary Club, Lebanon Planning Commission, Lebanon Economic Development Committee, and Masonic Lodge in Pinckneyville

Memorial Service will be held on Monday July 7, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church in Lebanon with Rev. Peter Wehrly officiating.

Family will receive family and friends from 4 to time of services on Monday July 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Lebanon

Memorials can be made to First United Methodist Church ARP for the installation of a new elevator and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is handling the arrangements.

Eugene A. Guentensberger, 85, of Trenton, died Friday, June 20, 2014 at Carlyle Healthcare Center, Carlyle, IL.

Mr. Guentensberger was born March 9, 1929 in Highland, IL to Edward and Leona (Billy) Guentensberger; they preceded him in death.

He married Evelyn Seibert on December 30, 1946 in Henderson, KY; she preceded him in death on August 7, 1993.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a son, Dana Charles Guentensberger; sisters, Leona Howe, Eva Landis, and Bernadine Frey; and brothers, Edward Jr., Joseph, Sigfried, Leo, Paul, and Victor Guentensberger.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.

Eugene retired from Alton Box Board Factory in Highland, IL, served in the United States Navy from November 1946 to February 1950, and was well known for the love of playing his accordion.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 1:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 25, 2014 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

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