Obituaries

Christine L. Hilmes, age 92 of Trenton, died Friday, February 27, 2015 at Carlyle Health Care Center in Carlyle.

She was born October 13, 1922 in Aviston, IL to Henry and Catherine (Rakers) Schleper: they preceded her in death.

She married Arnold B. Hilmes Sr. on November 6, 1945 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton; he preceded her in death on November 5, 1986.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by daughters, Irene Hilmes and Mary Ann Brown; ; a son-in-law, Dennis Brown; sisters, Josephine Rehkemper and Bernadine Emig; brothers, Herman Schleper, Tony Schleper, George Schleper, and Alphonse Schleper.

Surviving are her children, Ray (Joyce) Hilmes of Collinsville, Ralph Hilmes of Highland, Al Hilmes of Highland, and Arnold B. “Jay” Hilmes, Jr. of Trenton; 5 grandchildren and 5 great- grandchildren; a brother, Albert Schleper of Trenton; and sisters, Sr. Theresa Schleper, PHJC and Sr. Georgine Schleper, PHJC, both of Donaldson, IN.

Catherine was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Sodality in Trenton.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Trenton

Visitation will be Monday, March 2, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

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

Edward John Marty, 90 of Trenton, died Friday, February 26, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Marty was born January 10, 1925 in St. Louis, MO to Louis and Anna, nee Whitaker, Marty; they preceded him in death.

He married Anna Mae Goodwin on December 23, 1944 in St. Louis, MO; she preceded him in death on November 17, 1999.

He was also preceded in death by a son Christopher Marty

Surviving are his daughters, Bernice Huber and husband Tom of St. Louis, MO and Carol Barbaglia and husband Mike of Lake Ozark, MO; 4 Grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joann Marty of ST. Louis, MO and Burla Mae Marty of Ventura, CA; and his special friend, Joan Abernathy of Trenton.

Edward retired from Exxon-Mobile Oil as a furnace repairman.

A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Leland E. “Lee” “Skip” Louden, age 95 of Trenton, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Louden was born January 25, 1920 in St. Louis, MO to Mary Agnes Louden; she preceded him in death.

In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Newman K. and Elizabeth (Ellison) Meddows; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lavern and Flora Meddows, Clifford and Lois Meddows, Kenward “Sparky” and Sally Meddows, Donald “Buck” Meddows, Jane and Harry “Bud” Saville, Gilbert Meddows, Harry and Lucy Meddows; and his father figure, Bill Bingaman.

He married Sarah “Sally” Meddows on May 11, 1947 at the First United Methodist Church in Trenton; she survives in Trenton.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by daughters, Terry Griesbaum and husband Dennis and Rhonda Dupras and husband Jim all of Trenton; 4 grandchildren, Kristy Lytle and special friend Brandon Buescher, Michelle Griesbaum and fiancé Rich Rohe , Sara Jennings and husband Aaron , and Nick Dupras and wife Caitlin; 9 great-grandchildren, Teagan Rohe, Liam and Athena Joyce, Phoenix, Leland, Brayden, Alex, Ezekiel, and Vincent Jennings; sisters-in-law, Lettie Meddows of Lake Charles, LA and Wilma Quitmeyer-Gerse of Belleville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Skip was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during WWII. He was a self employed Mink Rancher until 1966, retired as the Insect/Rodent Control Foreman at Scott Air Force Base, and sold Real Estate for Century 21 and Fortune in Trenton.

Lee was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Trenton, Trenton VFW Post 7983, and past member of the Trenton Sportsmen Club. He loved to hunt, fish, mushroom hunting, spending time with his family, and vacationing.

Funeral Services will be Monday, March 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Rev. Mike Rucker officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. and again on Monday, March 2, 2015 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church in Trenton, Trenton VFW Post 7983, or Celtic Hospice and will e be received at the funeral home.

Timothy G., “Timmy” Kaufman 47 of Belleville and formerly of Trenton died Tuesday October 21, 2014 at his residence.

He was born August 4, 1967 in Belleville to Leona (Papproth) and Oliver “Scoop” Kaufman Jr. they survive in Trenton.

Also surviving is a daughter Bambi Harrawood of Oshkosh, WI

A brother Scott (Geri) Kaufman of Highland

A sister Shari (Karry) Major of Trenton

A sister-in-law Sharon Kaufman of Trenton

Nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by a brother Steve Kaufman

As a boy, Tim raised chickens on the farm. He loves animals, flowers and music. He played the drums in the marching band at Wesclin and later played drums in his own band. His love for flowers led him to landscaping, which he really enjoyed.

Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday March 5, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials in Tim’s memory can be left to the Clinton County Humane Society and will be received at the funeral home.