Obituaries

Mary L. Peppenhorst, 54, of Breese, and formerly of Highland, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at her residence.

Mrs. Peppenhorst was born June 23, 1959 in Alton, IL to Verna (Heeren) O’Neal of Cottage Hills and the late Dennis C. O’Neal.

She married Ronald Peppenhorst on December 28, 1991 at Highland Community Church in Highland; he survives in Highland.

In addition to her mother and husband, she is also survived by her step-children, Tricia (Clent) Schulte of New Baden, Lauren (Jared) Langhauser of Aviston, and Todd Peppenhorst of Carlyle; her siblings, Dennis R. (Sharon) O’Neal of Godfrey, Beverly (Pete) Schram of LaBelle, FL, Linda (Melvin) Moore of Bethalto, Shirley (Don) Wells of Alexandria, KY, and Thomas (Theresa) O’Neal of Cottage Hills; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Schuessler and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anthony and Alvina (Pollmann) Peppenhorst.

Mary worked as a court reporter for Gore, Perry, & Lipa in St. Louis, MO and she was of the Christian Faith.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Cornerstone Assembly of God, 750 S. Moreland Rd., Bethalto, IL 62010 with Pastor Eric Scottberg officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Bethalto, IL.

Visitation will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 9:00-11:00AM at Cornerstone Assembly of God in Bethalto.

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

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

Galen M. Huelsmann, 16, of Aviston, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born December 3, 1996 in Guatemala City, Guatemala and is the loving son of Allan and Carol (Hegger) Huelsmann and brother of Anna Huelsmann all of Aviston.

In addition to his parents and sister, he is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Florence (Wilke) Huelsmann of Breese; aunts and uncles, Mary (Larry) Garren of Boulder, Don (Darlene) Hegger of Aviston, Ron (Gert) Hegger of Breese, Kenny (Irene) Hegger of Aviston, Dianne (George) Miller of Belleville, Rick (Janine) Hegger of Carlyle, Betsy (Ed) Eilers of Breese, Bob Blunk of Breese, and Gary (Christine) Huelsmann of Alton; special friends, Brennan Kent, Brayden Watts, and Fr. Mark McKenzie; and numerous great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, David R. Huelsmann; maternal grandparents, Norbert and Dorothy (Timmermann) Hegger; an aunt, Karen Blunk; and great-aunt, Betty Wilke.

Galen was a sophomore at Central Community High School in Breese where he was an honorary member of the varsity football team, and he was also a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.

The Huelsmann family would like to extend their heartfelt THANK YOU to all who cared for, supported, and loved Galen throughout his battle over the last 14 months.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston with Fr. Mark McKenzie and Fr. Daniel Friedman officiating. Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Aviston.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 26, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 8:00-10:30 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials can be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital 9th Floor Entertainment Fund or to the Donor’s Choice and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is serving the family.

Vincent J. Albers 80 of Germantown died Saturday September 14, 2013 at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1933 in Bartelso to Vincent W. and Catherine (Winter) Albers: they preceded him in death.

Lester M. Ranz 87 of Aviston died Saturday September 14, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

Her was born October 1925 in Aviston to William and Frieda (Gieseke) Ranz and the step son of Emma (Junkins) Ranz: they preceded him in death.

Her married Eleanor Scheel August 13, 1949 in Arnprior Ontario Canada and she preceded him in death July 3, 2003.

Also preceded in death by brothers Howard Ranz, Clifford Ranz, sister-in-law Elva Ranz, son-in-law Hal Gray.

Surviving are his children David (Joan) Ranz of Trenton, Lenore Gray of Trenton, Jim Ranz of Aviston, Carolyn (Gary) Smoot of Sterling, Glenn Ranz of Aviston.

9 grandchildren Tim (Jaime) Ranz, Chris, Erin, Meaghan Ranz, Philip, Justin, Jonathan Gray, Kestrel, Katelyn Smoot.

A great granddaughter Ella Ranz

A brother Richard Ranz of Breese.

Lester was a retired Dairy Farmer.

Member of Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton, Clinton County Holstein Club, Clinton County Farm Bureau, past board member of Prairie State Select Sires.

Funeral Services will be Friday September 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton with Pastor Bob Marsh officiating. Interment Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday September 19 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton and Friday September 20, 2013 from 9;00 am to time of services at Grace Community Baptist Church in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the Grace Community Baptist Church and will be received at the funeral home or at the church.

Eugene J. “Gene” Loepker, 86, of Bartelso, died Thursday, September 12, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

He was born August 14, 1927 in Bartelso to Bernard and Adelinda (Bach) Loepker: they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by a sister Cecilia Wessling, father-in-law and mother-in-law Leo and Eleonora (Huene) Jantzen, brothers-in-law Ed Wessling, Tom Jantzen, Jim Schlueter, Regi Detmer

Her married Ruth Jantzen May 14, 1969 in Flora, IL and she survives in Bartelso.

Also surviving are his children Linda Loepker of Bartelso, Landon (Charity) Loepker of Carlyle, Luke (Jill) Loepker of Beckemeyer, Leslie (Jim) Rabe of Coulterville.

3 grandchildren Emily Ripperda, Kailynne Rabe, Caden Loepker.

Sisters-in-law Mary (Brent) Heier) of Trenton, Jane (Dan) Rosen of Highland, Julie Detmer of Breese, Sue (Jim) LeRoy of MN.

A godchild Linda Nolte of Iuka.

Gene was a retired truck driver, logger and carpenter.

Member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso, American Legion Post 976 in Bartelso, Catholic Holy Family Society. Her enjoyed gardening and an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Monday September 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment St. Cecilia Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday September 16 from 11:00 am to 1:45 pm at St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso.

Moss Funeral Home in Breese handling the arrangements.

Kayla L. Satterfield, 20, of Carlyle, born December 22, 1992 in Bellville, IL died Friday, August 30, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Surviving is her mother, Darla (Deien) Satterfield and friend Jack Webster of Carlyle; her father, Jack Satterfield and friend Karen Isaak of Carlyle; a brother Chad Satterfield of New Baden; maternal grandmother, Francelia (Wuest) Deien of Trenton; paternal grandmother, Dolores (Witt) Satterfield of Trenton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Vincent Deien; paternal grandfather, Charles Satterfield; maternal great-grandparents, Arthur and Laura Wuest, Verena and Vincent Deien; and paternal great-grandparents, Hazel and Ike Satterfield, and Oliver Witt.

Kayla was a 2011 graduate of Carlyle High School where she was a member of the Student Council, FFA, FBLA, Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Tomahawk Club, and participated on the volleyball team and school play. She graduated in 2013 from Kaskaskia College with a general Associate degree where she was named to the Dean’s List and President’s List. She was currently working toward a Bachelor Degree in Social Work at SIUE.

Kayla was currently working at the Carlyle Healthcare Center as a CNA and attended the First Baptist Church in Carlyle.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Pastor Mark Goldman officiating. Interment will follow in Trenton Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, September 2, 2013 from 2:00-7:00 pm and again on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Multiple Sclerosis Research or to Big Brothers and Bed Sisters and will be received at the funeral home.