Dorothy L. Haag

Dorothy L. Haag, 89, of Breese died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.

She was born August 26, 1923 in Beckemeyer to Bernard and Anna (Vandeloo) Isaak; they preceded her in death.

She married E Robert Haag II on January 22, 1944 at St. Anthony Church in Beckemeyer. He preceded her in death July 7, 1975.

Also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Judy Haag; a great granddaughter, Sadie Haag; brothers, Alphonse Isaak, Ray Isaak, and Walter Isaak; a sister, Laura Carrigan; brothers-in-law, Joe Carrigan and Emil Garcia; and sisters-in-law Eileen Isaak and Zelma Isaak.

Surviving are her children, E. Robert “Bob” (Earlene) Haag III of Breese, James “Chip” (Barb) Haag of Breese, Rena (Dominic) Sabatino of Lebanon.

14 grandchildren Dana (Duane) Timmermann, Deann (Dr. Greg) Boivin, Rob (Dana) Haag, Aaron (Theresa) Haag, Dodie (Mark) Horrenkamp, Mike Haag, Nick (Kelly) Haag, Mark (Natalie) Haag, Greg (Joy) Haag, Matt (Lori) Haag, Allison (Dean) Zeisset, Dominie (Brandon) Donat, Dr. Gabriella Sabatino, Luciana Sabatino.

25 great grandchildren. 1 great great granddaughter

A sister Bernice (Bob) Schmidt of Centralia

Sisiters-in-law Etts Isaak of Ballwin, MO and Lori Garcia of Breese

Dorothy was a homemaker.

Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Altar Sodality, Daughters of Isabella Precious Blood Circle 718, Charter member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, Red Hat Ladies.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday February 23, 2013 a 10:00 am att St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese

Visitation will be held on Friday February 22 from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday February 23 from 8 to 9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese

Memorials can be made to All Saints Academy or Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.

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David A. “Dave” Tabaska

David A. “Dave” Tabaska, 50, of Breese, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Tabaska was born September 18, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald “Jerry” and Ursula (Stallings) Tabaska; they survive in Breese.

Also surviving is a brother, Jack (Rosanne) Tabaska of O’Fallon, MO.

Dave received Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics from Colorado School of Mines and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He worked in Computer Maintenance for the United States Census Bureau. He was a member of St. Dominic Church in Breese and was very patriotic and enjoyed studying the history of the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and WWII.

A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM at St. Dominic Church in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the Kidney Foundation and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.

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Karen L. Budde

L. Budde, nee Hemker, 52, of Bartelso, died Sunday, February 10, 2013 at her residence.

Mrs. Budde was born March 22, 1960 in Breese to Vincent and Rita (Beckmann) Hemker; they preceded her in death.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Ben Budde; a brother-in-law, Gary Wessling; a sister-in-law, Pat Hemker; and a niece, Sharon Hemker.

She married Stanley Budde on June 13, 1991 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown; he survives in Bartelso.

Also surviving are her siblings, Joe (Carol) Hemker, Jim (Judy) Hemker, Betty (Bernard “Bronson”) Budde, Shirley Budde, Glenn “Beans” (Judy) Hemker, Sue (Ron “Doozle”) Fuehne, Tom (Sandy) Hemker all of Bartelso, and Doris Wessling of Decatur; mother-in-law, Christine (Winkeler) Budde of Bartelso; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ruth Hemker of Germantown, Jane (Norb) Klostermann of Breese, Dan “Rufie” (Jan) Budde of Centralia, Carol (Jim) Loepker of Carlyle, Shirley (Lyle) Boerngen of Lebanon, Polly Budde of Bartelso, Kevin “Rim” (Sharon) Budde of Greenville, Maryann (Dale) Holtgrave of Aviston, Michael “Hoopes” (Sonya) Budde of Germantown, and Annette “Net” Budde of Bartelso; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Karen formerly worked in the Physicians Surgery Center at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia and Mt. Vernon, and as an Office Administrator at St. Louis University Hospital. She was an avid runner, Chicago Bears Fan, Deer hunter, and quilter.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Ladies Sodality in Germantown and the Catholic Holy Family Services.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 14, 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 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Thursday, February 14, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

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

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