Obituaries

Martha K. Thole, age 97 of St. Rose, born April 22, 1918 in Aviston, a daughter of Henry A. and Anna M., nee Deiters, Hilmes, died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Highland Healthcare Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John F. Thole, whom she married January 27, 1937 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston and died November 10, 1958; a son-in-law, Ron Gilmore; sisters, Bertha Thole, Agnes Heldorfer, and Henrietta Wecker; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, William Thole, Sylvester Wecker, Gregory and Alvina Thole, Sr. Regina Thole, OSF, and Vincent Thole.

Surviving are her children, Florence Pingsterhaus and husband Greg of Aviston, Gerald Thole and wife Jane of St. Rose, Lavern Thole and wife Eileen of St. Rose, Denis Thole and wife Mary of Highland, and Diane Gilmore of The Plains, Ohio; 11 grandchildren, Sharon Pollmann and husband Ken, Jeff Pingsterhaus and wife Jill, Randy Pingsterhaus and wife Denise, Duane Pingsterhaus, Brenda Whitlow and husband Dale, Barb Bellm and husband Jeff, Jim Thole, Beverly Kapp and husband Jason, Lynn Wuebbels and husband Brian, Debbie Lindh and husband Chip, and Sherri Jones and husband Brian; 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-granddaughters; a sister, Marie Thole of Highland; and a brother-in-law, Eugene Heldorfer of Carlyle.

Martha retired as the store manager Triple Nickel Store in Pierron and was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and Altar Sodality and the St. Rose Golden Age Club. Martha enjoyed quilting, piecing together and quilting hundreds of quilts.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in St. Rose with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

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

Richard W. Ranz, age 87 of Breese and formerly of rural Trenton, born April 15, 1928 in rural Trenton, a son of William and Frieda, nee Gieseke, Ranz, died Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.

Mr. Ranz was a retired farmer and a veteran of the United States Army. He owned two airplanes and enjoyed flying.

He was a member of Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton.

Richard was preceded in death by his brothers and their wives, Howard and Elva Ranz, Lester and Eleanor Ranz, and Clifford Ranz; and is survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton with Pastor Bob Marsh officiating. Interment will follow in Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton and again on Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Grace Community Baptist Church and will be received at the funeral home and at the church.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

MISSOULA, Mt. – On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, Anthony Jay “TJ” Dupras passed away.
TJ was born on Nov. 7, 1968, in Tucson, Arizona, to Billine Stuteville. He was raised by Billine and his father Mike Dupras along with his five sisters and brothers. Because Mike served as an NCO in the United States Air Force, the family traveled and lived in many different places before settling in Trenton, Illinois. TJ graduated from Wesclin High School in 1986. His college education included community college, studying whales in Juneau, Alaska, and finally moving to Missoula to study at the University of Montana receiving a degree in Zoology. TJ worked for several local companies in Missoula until he found his home at ALPS Corporation.
TJ is survived by two sons, Max (13) and Rowley (10). He was active in his sons’ classrooms and often coached many of the sports in which they were involved.
TJ was a dedicated, extraordinary father and loved his boys with all his heart. They looked up to and idolized their daddy. Their faces lit up when he entered the room. Max and Rowley both have his smile and TJ will continue to live on through them.
TJ was talented musician, loved reading, being outdoors, sports and was a proud Eagle Scout.
He was a cherished friend to all who knew him. Always willing to lend a helping hand. His zest for life and positive attitude will be deeply missed. His friends and family are many as TJ touched the lives of anyone he met.
TJ is survived and will be deeply missed by his sons Max Dupras and Rowley Dupras; his mother Billine Dupras; his father Mike Dupras; his brothers, Andy Dupras, Jim (Rhonda) Dupras; his sisters Tammi Dupras-Deiters, Debbie (Todd) Harrison, Kimberly (Matt) Bene . His close friend Kate Kuykendall, many nieces and nephews, and dear friends.
A memorial mass will be held for TJ 11:00 a.m. on June 20, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton Illinois. A lunch will follow the mass, it will be a time for all who loved him to come together and share stories, tears and laughter about a wonderful man.
In support of his children, ALPS Corporation has set up a trust. Donations can be made to: The TJ Dupras Memorial Trust for Rowley and Max Dupras.
The trust is held at First Interstate Bank 101 E Front St, Missoula, MT (406) 523-4200

Harold R. “Harry” Imming, 74, of Trenton died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Willow Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Belleville.

He was born May 24, 1941 in Breese to Wendell and Clementine (Foppe) Imming: they preceded him in death.

Also proceeded in death by a brother, David Imming.

He married Marjorie Potthast September 11, 1971 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston and she survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are his children Tyson (Angela) Imming of Highland, Cameron Imming of Winfield, MO., Karena (Ryan) Beckmann of Breese, Natasha (Erik) Souter of Silver Creek, NY, and Derek Imming of Trenton.

9 grandchildren Isaac, Marion “Eden”, Abigail, Rhegan, and Conley Imming, Breden and Brody Beckmann, Gwendolyn and Loreli Souter.

A sister, Mary Jo (Ron) Sybert of Erlanger, KY

A sister-in-law, Patricia Imming of Highland and 13 Potthast brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Harry owned and operated Imming Furniture in Aviston, Trenton and Bartelso and Teen Town in Aviston. He served in the United States Air Force and Coast Guard Reserves. He was an amateur geologist.

Harry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Trenton American Parkinson’s Association of Greater
St. Louis Chapter, Clinton County Farm Bureau, past Boy Scout Master in Aviston and Den Leader in Trenton.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton. Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment St. Francis Cemetery in Aviston.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to American Parkinson’s Association of Greater St. Louis, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and Camp Ondessonk Scholarship Fund and will be received through the Moss Funeral Home.

Charlotte B. Sprengel, nee Cumby, age 83 of Breese, IL, born April 24, 1932 in Alton, IL, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Sprengel attended Lincoln High School in Lincoln, IL and graduated in 1950. She then enrolled at Lincoln College in Lincoln, IL and later transferred to the University of Illinois where she graduated in 1954 with a B.S. in Accounting. Charlotte worked as an accountant for many years, and after moving to Breese in 1969, she served as the District Librarian and Business Manager for Breese Elementary School District #12 from 1971-1993.

She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Breese, IL, Illinois Retired Teachers Association, St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary, and the Silver Creek Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Charles William and Hilda Bernice, nee Blair, Cumby; a brother, Gerald Cumby; and a brother-in-law, Grover Everett.

Surviving is her husband, James “Jim” Sprengel, whom she met while attending Lincoln College and married on June 12, 1954 at Wesley Chapel in Urbana, IL; her daughters, Lisa L. Brooks and husband Leonard of Iowa City, IA, Lori L. Andrews and husband Carey of Fairview Heights, IL, and Bonnie A. Pinner and husband David of Prairie View, IL; her grandchildren, Natalie Bontrager and husband Nevin, Stephanie Voelker and husband Evan, Andrew Brooks, Ava Andrews, Elsie Andrews, Matthew Pinner and wife Melissa, Jennifer Wagman and husband Chris; a great-grandson, Liam Pinner; her step-mother, Mary Jane Cumby of Reynolds, IL; siblings, Patricia Everett of Taylorville, IL, Linda Jackson of Lincoln, IL, Michael Cumby of Florida, Mary Jeanne Doonan and husband Ace of Reynolds, IL, and Charles Cumby and wife Connie of Florida; and a sister-in-law, Janet Cumby of Burlington, NC.

Funeral Services will be Monday, June 1, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese with Rev. Phil Chapman officiating. Interment will take place in Greenpond Cemetery in Pearl, IL.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and again on Monday, June 1, 2015 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the Breese Elementary School District #12 Library, St. John’s United Church of Christ, or to Legacy Christian Academy, Caseyville, IL and will be received at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

Sarah L. “Sally” Louden 90 of Trenton died Saturday May 23, 2015 at her daughter’s residence in Trenton.

She was born March 18, 1925 in O’Fallon, IL to Newman and Elizabeth (Ellison) Meddows” they preceded her in death.

She married Leland Louden May 11, 1947 at First United Methodist Church in Trenton and he preceded her in death February 26, 2015.

Also preceded in death by brothers Lavern Meddows, Clifford Meddows, Kenward “Sparky” Meddows, Gilbert Meddows, Donald “Buck” Meddows, a sister Jane Saville, half brother Harry Meddows, Sisters-in-law Flora Meddows, Lois Meddows, Marcella Meddows, brother-in-law Harry “Bud” Saville.

Surviving are her daughters, Terry (Dennis) Griesbaum, Rhonda (Jim) Dupras all of Trenton.

4 grandchildren Kristy (friend Brandon Buescher) Griesbaum, Michelle (fiancé Rich Rohe) Griesbaum, Sara (Aaron) Jennings, Nick (Caitlin) Dupras.

9 great grandchildren Teagan Rohe, Liam and Athena Joyce, Phoenix, Leland, Brayden, Alex, Ezekiel, Vincent Jennings.

A sister Wilma Quitmeyer-Gerse of Belleville

A sister-in-law Lettie Meddows of Lake Charles, LA.

Sally was a homemaker, she was very family orientated, and she enjoyed vacationing, gardening and flowers, and watching humming birds.

Member of the First United Methodist Church in Trenton, VFW Auxiliary Post 7983 in Trenton.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Rev. Mike Rucker officiating. Interment Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation Tuesday May 26 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday May 27, 2015 from 9:00 to 10:00 am a the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Trenton VFW will hold services on Tuesday at 5:30 pm at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to Trenton VFW Auxiliary, First United Methodist Church or Celtic Hospice and will be received at the funeral home.