Obituaries

Steven C. Kaufman, 55, of Trenton, died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mr. Kaufman was born September 8, 1958 in Belleville, IL to Leona M. (Papproth) and Oliver “Scoop” Kaufman, Jr.; they survive in Trenton.

He married Sharon Hammer on September 21, 1980 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Highland; she survives in Trenton.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is also survived by his siblings, Scott (Geri) Kaufman of Highland, Shari (Karry) Major of Trenton, & Tim Kaufman of Belleville; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Theresa (Tom) Padfield of Trenton, Al (Ann) Hammer of Trenton, Carol (Ron) Kapp of Trenton, Tom (Sandy) Hammer Highland, JoAnn (Mike) Muston of Flushing, MI, & Dave (Carol) Hammer of Trenton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law & mother-in-law, Alfred & Mary (Kniepmann) Hammer; and a brother-in-law, Jim Hammer.

Steve was the owner and operator of Kaufman’s Flooring Center, Trenton, IL since 1993. He enjoyed his two Beagles (Pitts & Wilson), Deer Hunting, Corvettes, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

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

Richard W. Jenkins, a long -time resident of Trenton, IL died Friday evening, October 4, 2013 surrounded by numerous friends and family members at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, IL after a valiant battle with cancer. Rick was the loving husband of Joan O. Jenkins.

Born October 2, 1947 in Scranton, PA, he was the son of the late Richard W. and Enid B. (nee Buckingham) Jenkins; and he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Abraham Organ.

He graduated from Blakely High School in 1965. After earning degrees from Keystone Junior College and Pennsylvania State University, he served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1992.

In addition to his military career, Rick was a commercial airline pilot, flying for Ozark Airlines, TWA, and American Airlines. He was also an aviation instructor at Southwestern Illinois College.

He was a member of Trenton First United Methodist Church, as well as the Kingsbury Lodge #466 F. & A.M. of Olyphant, PA and the Trenton Lodge #0109 F. & A.M. of Trenton, IL. He was also a member of VFW Post 7983 and American Legion Post 778. He enjoyed being a volunteer driver for Western Clinton County Senior Services.

Heavily involved with Scouting, Rick served as Pack 39 Cub Master and Troop 39 Assistant Scout Master. He was a member of Order of the Arrow and the Tribe of Manasseh, and he was the very proud father of two Eagle Scouts.

Rick was a devoted and loving husband, father, and brother, and will be greatly missed. He was a strong, independent, and generous man who was not afraid to take on any challenge. He was very active in the community and dedicated to any endeavor he undertook.

Surviving are his wife Joan (nee Organ) of Trenton, IL whom her marred May 16 1987 in Blakely, PA; his daughter Megan (spouse Blossom) Coryat of New York, NY; two sons, Richard W. of Endicott, NY and James M. of Trenton, IL; his sister Linda J. (spouse Ted) Oakey of Gaithersburg, MD; his mother-in-law Margaret Organ of Newfoundland, Canada; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Services will be Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Trenton with Pastor Mike Rucker officiating. Interment with full military honors will take place in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Monday, October 7, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home, Trenton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trenton First United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.

Mr. Peek was born November 18, 1926 in Breese Twp. to John and Theresia (Kampwerth) Peek; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, August, Gerhard, Cyril, and John Peek; a sister, Sr. Theresta Peek, SSND; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Martha Peek, Estelle Peek, Robert Hustedde, Francis Hustedde, Joseph Hustedde, and Charles Boeckmann.

He married Mary Ann Hustedde on September 27, 1949 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his children, Duane Peek of Plano, TX, Donna (Rodell) Weh of Breese, Cindy Dumstorff of High Ridge, MO, and Lisa (Michael) Enright of Harvest, AL; 6 grandchildren, Holly (Kris) Hanson, Dan Peek, Kristie (Clinton) Beach, Derek (Melissa) Weh, Lindsay (Craig) Hejnal, and Hannah Enright; 5 great-grandchildren; Georgia, Kristopher, Kinsley, Camden, and Emma; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Leona Peek of Breese, Arlene Peek of Aviston, Carol Peek of St. Rose, Monica Boeckmann of Germantown, Rita (Maurice) Albers of Germantown, Rose (Francis) Rehkemper of Breese, Herb (Carol) Hustedde of Breese, Anthony Hustedde of Breese, and Dorothy (Gerald) Showalter of O’Fallon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hank retired from General Motors and was formerly a custodian for the City of Breese Parks.

He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese American Legion Post 252, and the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869.

Wayne L. Sachteleben 75 of Bartelso died Thursday September 26, 2013 at his residence.

He was born June 27, 1938 in Nashville to Elmer and Mable (Dintleman) Sachteleben: they preceded him in death.

He is survived by his life partner of 26 years Phyllis Smith of Bartelso.

2 daughters and several cousins.

Phyllis’s children and grandson, Susan Campbell of Camp Point, Kimberly Winer and Michael Smith both of Scottsdale AZ. Graysen Smith.

Wayne was a retired Truck driver with Smiley Schmale Bulk Milk in Nashville.

Memorials can be made to the Clinton County Humane society and received through Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

All services will be private.

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