Obituaries

Viola W. “Vi” Ottensmeier, nee Rensing, 88, of Trenton, died Sunday, March 3, 2013 at Trenton Village, Trenton, IL.

Mrs. Ottensmeier was born December 6, 1924 in New Baden to Bernard and Mary (Roedler) Rensing; they preceded her in death.

She married Joseph Ottensmeier on October 17, 1951 at St. George Catholic Church in New Baden; he preceded her in death on April 1, 2008.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by sisters, Corrine Feldmann, Loretta Varel, and Marie Rensing; brothers, Joseph Rensing, Ben Rensing, Herman Rensing, and Elmer Rensing; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ray Feldmann, Frank Varel, Leona Rensing, Eugenia Rensing, Lorene Rensing, Verena Rensing, Clara Brandmeyer, Francis Ottensmeier, Helen Ottensmeier, Sally Ottensmeier, and Mary Ottensmeier; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Herman and Mary (Stoff) Ottensmeier.

Surviving are her children, Robert (Sue) Ottensmeier of Trenton, Mary Jo (Dale) Richter of Aviston, Marjorie Ottensmeier of Aviston, Nancy (Brian) Freivogel, and Richard and (Donna) Ottensmeier; 9 grandchildren, Kris (Jeremy) Shubert, Amy (Brian) Haar, Beth and Ryan Richter, Joshua and Adam Freivogel, Elizabeth Horstmann, Jordan and Rachel Ottensmeier; 3 great-grandchildren, Mason and Mallory Shubert, and Bryce Haar; a brother, Emil Rensing; and sisters-in-law, Ella Rensing and Margaret Ottensmeier.

Viola was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Sodality.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Church Altar Sodality, Heartland Hospice, or to Juvenile Diabetes and will be received at the funeral home.

Ernie graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1940 and attended Shurtleff College in Alton, IL for a short time before beginning work at Laclede Steel in Alton, IL. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the start of WWII, and served in the Pacific Campaign until his honorable discharge with a rank of Corporal in 1945.

He married Alma Rose Millburg, his high school sweetheart, on October 11, 1945. Ernie then began a career as a grocer and butcher, owning a number of grocery stores throughout southern Illinois, before retiring in 1984. His last store was Ernie’s Market in Pocahontas.

He was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Breese.

Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Oberto and Adele (Monetti) Menietti; his wife Alma, who died September 2, 2002; a brother, Dominic Menietti; and a grandson , Michael John Menietti.

Surviving are his children, Michael (Emily) Menietti of Valrico, FL, Douglas (Stephanie) Menietti of Iowa City, IA, Judith (Jim) Allard of Lake, MI, Anna (Terry) Davis of Webster Groves, MO, Allen (Darlene) Menietti of Breese, IL, Bonnie (Carl) Dasenbrock of Auburn, GA, and William (Lori) Menietti of Citrus Springs, FL; 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

Darby L. Skibinski, 53, of Sparta and formerly of Summerfield, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at her residence.

Alfred H “Al’ Molitor, 92, of Germantown, died Tuesday, February 20, 2013 at Aviston Countryside Manor.
Mr. Molitor was born October 22, 1920 in Germantown a son of Henry and Caroline (Lampe) Molitor; they preceded him in death.
He married Frances Hilmes on May 5, 1947 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown; she preceded him in death January 11, 2006.
Also preceded in death by brothers, Paul, Aloys “Ollie”, and Joseph Molitor; sisters, Hilda Kuhl and Sr. M Lauretta PHJC “Alfreda”, brothers-in-law, Edward Kuhl, Alvin Boeckmann, Phillip Walsh, Erwin Lampe, Lawrence “Boop” Hilmes, Clarence “Stix” Hilmes, Greg Hilmes and Joseph Hilmes; and sisters-in-law, Mary Molitor, Joey Molitor, Amanda Molitor, Henrietta Hilmes, Veronica Boeckmann, and Florence Hilmes.
Surviving are sons, Marvin (Jane) Molitor of Germantown and Dennis (Diana) Molitor of Troy; 5 Grandchildren-Jennifer (Christian) Jundt, Carl Molitor, and Pamela (Tim) Elliott , Michael (Nicole) Molitor, and Ben (Julie) Molitor;5 Great-Grandchildren-Austin and Haley Jundt, and Kyle and Maddie Molitor, and Matthew Elliott; a brother, Elmer Molitor of Collinsville; sisters Dolores (Erwin) Lampe of St. Louis and Chris (Phil) Walsh of Ballwin, MO; and sisters-in-law, Arlene Hilmes of Beaver Prairie, and Lynn Hilmes of Highland.
Al was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, St Henry’s Men’s Society and Mater Dei Fathers and Friends club. He also served many years as the scoutmaster for troop 273 in Germantown.
Al worked most of his life as a laborer at Peerless Enamel in Belleville, but his main love was farming. He worked the family farm until it was sold in 1978 and since, loved to show off his peonies, rhubarb, blackberries, and pecan crops that flourished in his yard.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 23, 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 Friday, February 22, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Saturday, February 23, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Memorials can be made to St. Boniface Cemetery or to the St. Boniface Clock Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

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.

Walter H. Duing 87 of Germantown died Monday February 18, 2013 at Breese Nursing home.