Obituaries

Kraig S. Hudson 64 of Pocahontas died Tuesday April 8, 2014 at his residence.

He was born October 20, 1949 in Dixon, to James and Eleanor (Lyons) Hudson: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by a ½ brother Kelly Kappler and a ½ sister Charlee Ruhe

He married Wanda Elling January 4, 1980 in Edwardsville and she survives in Pocahontas.

Also surviving are his sons Nicholas Hudson of Glen Carbon, Tyler Hudson of Pocahontas

Brothers and sisters Kirk Hudson of Dixon, Keane (Sally) Hudson of Dixon, Kandys (Harold) Queisser of Coronado, CA Krystal Pennington of Warrenville

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Tom Elling of Centralia, Lloyd Elling of Sidney BC, Canada, Lois (George) Zollner of Breese, Lyle (Janet) Elling of Trenton, Ellen (Rick) Isert of Highland, Bob Elling of Breese Walter Francis Elling of Philadelphia, PA

Kraig was retired Laborer and member of the Laborers Local 397 Edwardsville

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

Janelle K. Ruth, 63, of Summerfield, died April 3, 2014 at her home.

Ms. Ruth was born June 3, 1950 in Belleville to LeRoy and Mabel (Ranz) Ruth; they preceded her in death.

She married Alvin Schmitt on August 19, 1983 in Trenton; he preceded her in death on April 22, 2007.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herbert and Elvera (Holtman) Schmitt; and sisters-in-law, Marlene “Sis” Schmitt and Connie Schmitt.

Surviving are her children, Cheryn (fiancé Ryan Veath) Schmitt of Breese and Roy (Katie Parker) Schmitt of Summerfield; a granddaughter, Brooke Parker; her fiancé, Wally Cychner of Summerfield; sisters, Dolores (Elton) Leppke of Carrington, ND, Gwen (Bernard) Feldt of Trenton, and Gail Ruth of Breese; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Floyd Schmitt of Trenton, Juanita (Dean) Zurliene of Summerfield, Laura Litteken of Trenton, Dee (Jim) Emig of Bartelso, and Bernard (Charity) Schmitt of Highland.

Janelle retired from AT&T as a communications dispatcher.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the family’s wishes and will be received at the funeral home.

Eugene E. Kohlbrecher, 70, of Trenton, died Friday, March 28, 2014 at Carlyle Healthcare Center.

Mr. Kohlbrecher was born February 17, 1944 in Trenton to Alphonse and Irene (Peters) Kohlbrecher; they preceded him in death.

He is survived by brothers, Jerry (Sandy) Kohlbrecher and Charles (Samaleen) Kohlbrecher all of Trenton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gene retired from purchasing at Lane Bryant Woman’s Clothing Stores, was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Trenton, Trenton Knights of Columbus Council 2932, and a veteran of the US Army.

Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 2, 2014 from 9:30-10:45 am at St. Mary’s Church in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Western Clinton County Senior Services and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas G. “Hoggie” Hogg, 63, of Carlyle, died Thursday, March 27, 2014 at his home.

Mr. Hogg was born August 11, 1950 in Highland, IL to Georgia (Fohne) Hogg and the late Alois Hogg; his mother survives in Breese.

He married Judy McPherson on June 6, 1976 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Highland; she survives in Carlyle.

In addition to his mother and wife, he is also survived by his children, Tiffany (Jay) Meyer of Breese, Brandon (Jessica) Hogg of Breese, Zachary (Britni) Hogg of Carlyle, Patrick (special friend Kristen Davis) Hogg of Albers, and Garrett (fiancée Laura Gilomen) Hogg of Trenton; 5 grandchildren, Riley and Falynn Meyer, Michael and Daniel Hogg, and Natylie Hogg; siblings, Edna Grapperhaus of St. Rose, Rose (Don) Thole of Riverview, FL, Patricia Riegel of Trenton, Stan Hogg of Highland, Rick Hogg of Highland; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David (Jeanna) McPherson of Highland and Steven (Joanne) McPherson of Alexandria, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Paul Grapperhaus and Darrell Riegel; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Neil McPherson and Betty (Flear) McPherson-Baxter.

Hoggie retired from Gateway FS as a Certified Crop Specialist, and he had a true love for Grain and Livestock farming. Tom enjoyed cooking and made the absolute best chocolate chip cookies.

He was a member of the Clinton County Farm Bureau, Central Community High School Ag Board, and was a former School Board Member and Basketball Coach at Breese District 12 Grade School.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese with Deacon Bob Lippert officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 1:00-6:45 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to Pan-CAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) and will be received at the funeral home.

Helen E. Rehkemper 87 of St. Rose died Wednesday March 26, 2014 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.

She was born April 13, 1926 in Highland to William and Elizabeth (Petry) Frey: they preceded her in death.

She married John Rehkemper October 22, 1946 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland and he preceded her in death November 19, 1996.

Also preceded in death by a son Michael Rehkemper, Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Barbara and Joseph Georgy, Helen and Alfred Becker

Surviving are her children Michael Rehkemper of Highland, Marie (James) Saatkamp of Stillwater OK, Greg (Nancy) Rehkemper of St. Rose

7 grandchildren Adrian (Nicole) Rehkemper, Stacey (Cory) Knebel, Tim (Stephanie) Rehkemper, Liz (Stephen Torbert, Kyle (Katie) Rehkemper, Brent Rehkemper, Keith (friend Jennifer Huegen) Rehkemper.

6 great grandchildren Ryan, Evan, Garren Rehkemper, Karlie, Chase Knebel, Cody Bell

Brother Charles (Betty) Frey of Decatur.

Helen was a homemaker and member of St, Rose Church and Altar Sodality, Charter member of Clinton Homemakers Extension for over 50 years, St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary charter member and recording secretary 1969 to 1971 when new hospital opened and past president from 1978 to 1980 a scholarship was given in her name in 2003. Mater Dei Mothers and Friends and past president, Charter member of Clinton County Fair Association for over 50 years, Clinton County Farm Bureau..

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday March 29, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Rose Church in St. Rose with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment St. Rose Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday March 28 from 4:00 to 800 PM and Saturday March 29, from 8:00 to 9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday March 29 at 10:00 am at St. Rose Church with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating Interment St. Rose Cemetery

Memorials can be made to Mater Dei High School, St. Joseph Hospital Lights for Scholarships or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be received at the funeral home

Ruth A. Klein 66 of Trenton died Wednesday March 26, 2014 at her residence.

She was born December 27, 1947 in Vandalia to Evelyn (Koonce) Walker and the late Edgar Walker Jr., her mother survives in Pocahontas.

She was also preceded in death by brother David Walker, a sister Lois Walker, father-in-law and mother-in-law Vernon and Erma (Grafton) Klein, brother-in-law Aaron Klein.

She married Terry Klein March 10, 1966 at St. John United Church, of Christ in Trenton and he survives in Trenton.

Also surviving her children Stephen (Tracy) Klein of Columbia S.C., Michelle Oechsner of St. Peters, MO, Chad (girl friend Stephanie Maeder) Klein of Trenton

5 grandchildren Kayla (Keith) Rankin, Hanna, Emily, Brady Oechsner, Tayler Klein.

Brother Robert (Christine) Walker of Pocahontas

Sisters June Boggy of Summerfield, Mary Carter of Mulberry Grove, Karen (friend Maynard Davis) Wernle of Greenville.

Sisters-in-law Lisa (Steve) Schroeder of Bartelso, Kathy (Ron) Schultz of Trenton.

Ruth retired from the Federal Records Center in St. Louis, past co-owner of 7 West Bar and Restaurant, and rural Postal carrier in Trenton.

Member of Trenton Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon Women’s Golf League, Okawville Women’s Golf League.

Funeral Service will be held on Friday March 28 at 7:30 PM at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Visitation will be Friday March 28 from 4 to 7:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or Donor’s Choice and will be received at the funeral home.