Obituaries

: Roger H. Huelsmann 76 of Breese died Thursday December 4, 2014 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.

He was born September 6, 1938 in Breese to Theodore and Wilhelmina (Homann) Huelsmann: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by a brother Robert Huelsmann, a brother-in-law Ralph Wilke.

Surviving are his brothers and sister, Wilbert (Agnes) Huelsmann, Bernard (Irene) Huelsmann, twin brother Richard Huelsmann, Theodora Wilke all of Breese

Sister-in-law Kathleen Huelsmann of Breese

Numerous nieces and nephews

Roger retired from farming and working in the shop

Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese, Clinton County Farm Bureau.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday December 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese, with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Monday December 8, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday December 9, from 9:00 to 10:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese

Memorials can be made to All Saints Academy or St. Dominic Church and will be received at the funeral home

Michael W. “Mike” Richter 58 of Breese died Thursday November 20, 2014 peacefully at his residence.

He was born October 6, 1956 in Breese to George and Leona (Timmermann) Richter: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph and Virginia (Wolters) Ripperda.

He married Theresa Ripperda July 12, 1980 at St. Francis Catholic Church, Aviston and she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his sons Jeremy (friend Sarah Schomaker) Richter of Breese, Corey (Angela) Richter of Glen Carbon, Christopher (Stephanie) Richter of Glen Carbon, Adam Richter of Breese,

A granddaughter Kate Leona Richter

Brothers and Sisters Marilyn (Jim) Rakers of Aviston, Kathy (Glenn) Loyet of O’Fallon, Paul (Carol) Richter of Omaha, NB, Frank Richter of Breese, Mark (Judy) Richter of Highland, Barbara (John) Barr of Highland.

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Charles (Tina) Ripperda of Aviston, Donald Ripperda of Breese, Kenneth (Karen) Ripperda of Breese, Karen (Jim) Astroth of Breese, Beverly Ripperda of Breese, Lisa (Scott) Schuette of Highland, Pamela Powell of Beckemeyer.

Mike was a dairy farmer until 1999, there after he continued grain farming and raising livestock, which he continued while battling cancer.

Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and Knights of Columbus Council #2869 in Breese.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday November 25, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic – St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese

Visitation will be held on Monday November 24 from 4 to 8 PM and Tuesday November 25 from 8:00 to 10:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society or Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.

Knights of Columbus will hold services on Monday November 24 at 7 PM at the funeral home

Joenella M. “Jo” Bryan 78 of Germantown died Thursday November 20, 2014 at her residence.

She was born October 17, 1936 in Bartelso, IL to Joseph and Elizabeth (Peters) Beer: they preceded her in death.

She married Chief Yeoman James Ripperda December 29, 1967 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese and he preceded her in death May 15, 1993.

Surviving are her daughters Michelle (David) Ripperda of Aviston, Sheryl (Douglas) Smallwood of St. Peters, MO

4 grandchildren Travis and Rachel Ripperda, Bennett and Maxwell Smallwood

Brothers and Sisters, Jerome Beer of Indianapolis, IN, Bernice (Frank)_ Pollmann of New Baden, Virgil (Martha) Beer of St. Charles, MO, Betty (Erwin) Diesen of Bartelso, Tom (Cheryl) Beer of Overland Park KS.

Jo retired from Scoot Air Force Base after 30 years from the Budget Analysis Department.

Member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown, NARFE, LIFT and friends group. She loved to travel, visiting 48 of the 50 states, and especially enjoyed cruises.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday November 24, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday November 23 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM and Monday November 24 from 8:30 to 9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown

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

Jerry B. Berry 74 of Carlyle died Sunday November 16, 20914 at his residence.

He was born October 24, 1940 in Carlyle to Robert “Bob” and Pansy (McKenny) Berry: they preceded him in death.

He is also preceded in death by a son-in-law Reid Pontius, grandson Michael Berry and father and mother in law Walter and Wilma (Holthaus) Laux.

He married Arlene Laux August 26, 1961 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Carlyle and she survives.

Also surviving is a daughter Elizabeth Pontius of Orlando FL

3 grandchildren Nathan and Amber Ray and Jacob Swartz

Brother-in-law Richard (Lill) Laux, of Carlyle.

Sister-in-law Diane (Gary) Meyer of Carlyle

Jerry owned and operated Jerry Berry Contracting CO. in Carlyle. He enjoyed his dog “Blackie” and was an avid fisherman.

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Carlyle

All services are private

Memorials can be made to Vitas Hospice, Masses or Donor’s Choice and will be received through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is handling the arrangements.

Beverly C. Henss, nee Crews, 54, of Germantown, IL died Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence.

She was born October 7, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Marjorie (nee Williams) Clay of Greenville, KY and the late Andrew Lee Crews.

On November 7, 1981 she married Paul Henss at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton, IL and they later divorced.

Surviving are her sons Brad (Laura) Henss of Highland, IL, Dr. Bryan (fiancée Lisa Renshaw) Henss of Denton, TX, and Nick (friend Kat McCrory) Henss of Germantown, IL; 3 grandchildren, Dakota, Kylyrr, and Amber; siblings, JoAnn (Earl) Wolff of O’Fallon, IL, Debbie (John) Tippett of Greenville, KY, Nancy (Eddie) Cook of Greenville, KY, and Drew (Julia) Crews of Arnold, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Phyllis Crews; step-father, John Clay; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arnold E. and Wilma (nee Wolf) Henss; and a sister-in-law, Mary Henss.

Beverly was a former member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers, IL.

She formerly worked at Farm Credit Services, but her true love was singing. Bev began singing with her family at a very young age and later was a vocalist with numerous bands in which she toured many venues throughout the St. Louis area. Her favorite group that she performed with in the past was the band VERTIGO and most recently she sang in the local area.

Local Funeral Services will be Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese, IL with Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 17, 2014 from 4:00-7:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese, IL.

Funeral Services will again take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Greens Chapel in White Plains, KY with Pastor Jeremy Teague officiating. Interment will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery, White Plains, KY.

Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 and again on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Greens Chapel in White Plains, KY.

Memorials can be made to the Lupus Foundation of America and will be received at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St., Breese, IL 62230 or Greens Chapel in White Plains, KY.