Larry J. Kues

Larry J. Kues, 64, of Bartelso, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Mr. Kues was born May 16, 1949 in Breese to Richard and Elvira “Sis” (Spaeth) Kues; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Kues; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Kues, Linda Kues, and Mary Jean Kreke; his father-in-law, Frank “Bud” Kreke; and a nephew, Clint Kues.

He married Karen Kreke on November 12, 1977 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso; she survives in Bartelso.

Also surviving is a son, Eric (Jenna) Kues of Germantown; 2 grandchildren, Mikaela and Jackson Kues; brothers, Robert Kues of Bentonville, AR, Gary (Pat) Kues and Allen (Mary) Kues all of New Baden; his mother-in-law, Celia Kreke of Bartelso; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Wanda (Roger) Gildig of New Baden, Joyce (John) Marshall of New Baden, Don (Jean) Kreke of Bartelso, Deb (Dwayne) Brinkmann of Carlyle, Jackie (Dennis) Koelling of Bartelso, and Jim (Tammy) Kreke of Bartelso; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Larry retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He loved gardening, playing cards, deer hunting with his son Eric and grandson Jackson and following his grandchildren’s sporting events.

He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso American Legion Post 976, and was a Teamster, Local 50, Belleville.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. Henry Fischer and Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to Mater Dei High School, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or to the St, Cecilia Church Building Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

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Roger A. Micheel

Roger A. Micheel, 85, of Germantown, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Micheel was born March 4, 1928 in Germantown to Joseph and Elizabeth (Eversgerd) Micheel; they preceded him in death.

He married Marie Ribbing on August 23, 1952 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville; she preceded him in death on June 1, 2012.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sharon Hemker; a son-in-law, Robert Hemker; brothers, Paul Micheel, Leon Micheel, and Tom Micheel; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Viola Micheel, Dorothy Micheel, Franklin Kennett, August Timmermann, Arnold Ribbing, Johanna and Cletus Wolters, Helen and Edwin “Hoppie” Holtgrave, Ralph and Louis Ribbing, Ray and Mary Ribbing, Eleanor and Marcellus Potthast.

Surviving is a daughter, Carol Hemker of Bartelso; 4 grandchildren, Chris (Gary “Art”) Luebbers of Bartelso, Kevin (Shelly) Hemker of Bartelso, Travis (Jeanna) Hemker of Carlyle, and Nikki Hemker of Breese; 10 great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Brynne, Ava, and Ashlyn Luebbers, Kyra Hemker, Dakota, Olivia, Victoria, and Isabella Hemker, and Logan Reed; sisters, Virginia Kennett of New Baden and Lilly (Clayton “Ish”) Emery of Sunrise, FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Agnes (Marcellus “Popeye’) Korte of St. Rose, Betty (Bob) Usselmann of Aviston, and Anna Timmermann of St. Rose.

Roger retired from Scott Air Force Base as a barber after 50+ years of service and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Germantown American Legion Post 325.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 8:00-9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

The Germantown American Legion will hold services at 7:00 pm Monday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the Germantown American Legion and will be received at the funeral home.

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Gualberd J. Emig

Gualberd J. Emig, 91, of Trenton, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Aviston Countryside Manor.

Mr. Emig was born November 28, 1921 in Trenton to Elmer and Mary (Bugger) Emig; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son Karl Emig; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 12 brothers-in-law; 5 sisters-in-law; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Agnes (Stoff) Luitjohan.

He married Clara Luitjohan on November 27, 1946 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland; she survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are his children, Eileen (Robert) Stein of Mascoutah, Gilbert (Margie) Emig of Trenton, Linda (Gerry) Richter of Aviston, Karin (Wayne) Marti of Highland, Donna (Stan Kalmer) Emig of Mascoutah, Debrah (Jim) Koerkenmeier of Carlyle, and Ronald (Karla) Emig of Mascoutah; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and he was anticipating the arrival of his 27th great-grandchild; 11 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law.

Gualberd retired from farming. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Trenton American Legion Post 778, Trenton VFW Post 7983, and Trenton Knights of Columbus Council 2932.

A Memorial Mass will be Monday, May 27, 2013 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2013 from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is in charge of the arrangements.

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