Obituaries

Clarence T. “Steve” Kohnen, 90, of Germantown, died Friday, August 30, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Kohnen was born March 28, 1923 in Germantown to Theodore and Anna (Wobbe) Kohnen; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sisters and brothers, Mary Ann, Raymond, and Lawrence Kohnen all in infancy, Vince Kohnen, Aloys Kohnen, Regina Wolbert, and Irene Kohnen; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Amanda Kohnen, Minerva Kohnen, Harold Wolbert, Louis and Regina Kohrmann, Virgil Kohrmann, Victor Kohrmann, Rosie Kohrmann, Elmer and Barb Kohrmann, Edward “Fritz” and Elsie Kohrmann, Richard and Dolores Kohrmann.

Her married Marcella Kohrmann on November 27, 1947 at Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso; she survives in Germantown.

Also surviving is his daughter, Jan (Greg) Wilburn of Germantown; 2 grandchildren, Kevin (Jamie) Wilburn and Kristen Wilburn all of Germantown; 3 great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Addison and Brandt Wilburn; a brother, Ted (Dolores) Kohnen of Germantown; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Marge Kohrmann of Carlyle, Bernita Kohrmann of Germantown, Joe “Fireball” Kohrmann of Germantown, Robert (Blanche) Kohrmann of Bartelso, Ralph (Janice) Kohrmann of Bartelso; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve served in the United States Army during WWII and participated in the D-Day Landing at Normandy. He learned the carpentry trade prior to WWII and utilized the training to form Kohnen-Vandeloo Construction. He then founded Kohnen Concrete in 1952 in Germantown. The company was started when Steve made a concrete culvert pipe for his own house and requests from his neighbors gave him the idea of making concrete products as a business.

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Germantown Community Development, Germantown American Legion Post 325, was a former Alderman for the Village of Germantown heading the water, sewer, and gas, was a Licensed water well and pump installation contractor, Illinois Groundwater Professional Association, and Illinois and National Precast Concrete Association.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Monday, September 2, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to the St. Boniface Cemetery or to the Germantown Fire Department First Responders and will be received at the funeral home.

The Germantown American Legion will hold services at 7:00 pm Monday evening at the funeral home.

Ralph J. Koopmann, 77, of Damiansville, died Saturday, August 24, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Koopmann was born July 24, 1936 in Germantown Township to Ben and Frances (Varel) Koopmann; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Sam Schumacher; a sister, Bertha Carvar; a brother, Bernie Koopmann; brothers-in-law, Melvin Carvar, Jim Varel, Alfred “Shorty” Santel, and Jerome Varel; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clem and Sarah (Linnemann) Santel; and nieces and nephews.

He married Bernadine Santel on May 30, 1961 at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville; she survives in Damiansville.

Also surviving are his children, Kathy (Rob) Schumacher of St. Rose. Theresa (Mike) Zobrist of Highland, Ric (Barb) Koopmann of Breese, Ron (Margie) Koopmann of Breese, and Randy (Melissa) Koopmann of Carlyle; 10 grandchildren, Lauren and Grant Schumacher, Brittne’ and Shane Zobrist, Sarah and Alex Koopmann, Abby and Lucas Koopmann, Ben and Zach Koopmann; his siblings, Rita (Joe) Deiters of Beckemeyer, Leonard (Betty) Koopmann of Bartelso, Mary (Jerry) Grawe of Bartelso, Betty Varel of Bartelso, Norbert (Joan) Koopmann of Bartelso, and Albert Koopmann of Bartelso; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Phyllis Koopmann of Breese, Janet Santel of Damiansville, Dolores “Toots” Varel of Bartelso, Diane (Bobby) Masterson of Damiansville, Robert “Smitty” (Ellarine) Santel of Damiansville, and Ollie (Esther) Santel of Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ralph was a lifelong mechanic and he retired from the Wonder Bread Baking Company in St. Louis. He was an avid fisherman and he loved gardening.

He was a member of St. Damian’s Catholic Church and Holy Name in Damiansville, Damiansville Chamber of Commerce, Metro East Automotive Lodge #313, and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville with Fr. Jack Joyce and Deacon Glen Netemeyer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Damian’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, August 26, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 8:00-9:15 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, St. Damian’s Catholic Church, of to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

Martha C. Duing 89 of Germantown died Saturday August 24, 2013 at Scenic Hills Care Center in Ferdinand, IN

She was born April 9, 1924 in Bartelso to Louis and Mary (Pingsterhaus) Varel: they preceded her in death.

She married Walter Duing May 14, 1960 at St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso and he preceded her in death February 18, 2013.

Also preceded in death by a brother Louis Varel Jr., a sister Agnes Holtmann. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joseph Holtmann, Joseph Huelsmann, Marcella Varel, Alfred Korte, Lavern Laux, Irlene Varel, Mary and Al Timmermann, George and Ceil Duing, Marcella Krebs, Alvina and Ray Hustedde, Cornelius Henrichs.

Surviving are her children Diane (Mark) Ginter of Ferdinand, IN, Jeff (Mary Jo) Duing of Draper UT.

8 grandchildren Katie (Jeremy) Goebel, Michelle, John, Matthew, Luke, Joel and Joshua Ginter, Jacob Duing.

Brothers Leo Varel of Bartelso, Edwin “Ep” Varel of Carlyle

Sisters Clara Huelsmann of Bartelso, Lucille Korte of St. Rose, Laura Laux of Breese

Brother-in-law Clarence Krebs of Carlyle

Sister-in-law Amanda Henrichs of Breese

Martha had worked at Wee Walker Shoe Factory in Carlyle, and was a beautician. She enjoyed canning and quilting. Traveling, square dancing and her grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Altar Sodality in Germantown, Clinton County Farm Bureau, Mascoutah Silver square – square dance club,

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday August 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday August 26 from 4 to 8 PM and Tuesday August 27 from 8:00 to 9:45 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church of Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.

Paul A. Quigley, SMSGT USAF, Ret., 73 of Trenton, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at his residence.

Mr. Quigley was born July 12, 1940 in Corning, NY to Henry and Marian (Nares) Quigley; they preceded him in death.

Her married Juanita “Nita” Shaw on October 9, 1976; she preceded him in death on May 14, 2010.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Eunice Bennett; and brothers, Thomas, John, Gary, and Herbert Quigley.

Surviving are his sons, Paul (Denise) Quigley, Jr. of Dublin, Ireland and Michael (Jeanine) Quigley of Schererville, IN; step-children, Bradley (Debra) Cornell and Beth (Curt) Meredith all of Elburn; his special friend, Connie Morber of Campbell Hill; siblings, Fred Quigley of Charleston, SC, Nancy (Steven) Dah of Darien, Norma Quigley of Westmont, Hank Quigley of Gary, IN, and Margaret Quigley of California; honorary friend, Sherry (Ron) Deien of Trenton, and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,

Paul retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant and he also worked as a teacher’s aide at Union Elementary School in Belleville.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton, Past Commander of the Trenton VFW Post 7983, Trenton Knights of Columbus Council 2932, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly, and was a former member of the American Legion in Crown Point, IN.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 26 , 2013 at 10:00 am with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment with full military honors will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton, IL

Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and again on Monday, August 26, 2013 from 8:00 am to 9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

The Trenton VFW will hold services at 7:00 pm and Trenton Knights of Columbus and 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly will hold services at 7:30 pm all Sunday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois or to the Multiple Sclerosis Society and will be received at the funeral home.

Paul B. Schulte, 60, of Cahokia and formerly of Aviston, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville.

Mr. Schulte was born February 11, 1953 in Breese to Arthur and Therese (Wesselmann) Schulte; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Schulte.

Surviving are his siblings, Rita (Allen) Strubhart of Aviston, Arthur J. (Diane) Schulte, Jr. of Caseyville, Henrietta Schulte of Germantown, Margie (Roger) Albers of Germantown, and Mary Ann (Mark) Thole of Carlyle; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Paul worked as a farmhand for Middeke Chicken Farm in St. Rose and formerly worked at Arrow Group Industries in Breese.

He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston with Fr. Daniel Friedman officiating. Interment will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Aviston.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 8:00-9:45 am at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.

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

Jeanice B. Revell, nee Robertson, 68, of Beckemeyer, died Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Revell was born April 15, 1945 in Hoboken, NJ to Douglas and Rita (O’Neil) Robertson; they preceded her in death.

Also preceded in death by a son, George Revell, Jr.

She married George Revell, Sr. on March 23, 1968 in Williamsburg, PA; he survives in Beckemeyer.

Also surviving are her children, Douglas (Connie) Revell of St. Charles, MO and Heather (Henry) Holman of Beckemeyer; a step-daughter Darcy Bennett of Jacksonville, FL; 6 grandchildren; and 1 brother and 1 sister.

Jeanice retired from the BCMW Head Start Program in Breese and she previously worked at Dollar General in Breese and as a waitress at the Homestead Restaurant in Bartelso.

A Memorial Visitation will be Sunday, August 25, 2013 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese. There will be no funeral service.

Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or to her family and will be received at the funeral home.