Obituaries

Alexander E. “Alex” Schrage, 78, of St. Rose, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Schrage was born October 24, 1934 in St. Rose to Theodore and Gertrude (Kampwerth) Schrage; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Baby Huegen; a sister, Leora Varel, brothers-in-law, John Varel and George Wellen; father-in-law, Joseph Detmer; and a sister-in-law, Mary Jane Albers.

He married Judy Detmer on April 29, 1972 at St. Rose Catholic Church; she survives in St. Rose.

Also surviving are his children, Jason (Tina) Schrage of Beaver Creek, OH, Rod (special friend Jamie Holthaus) Schrage of Breese, and Lynette (Scott) Huegen of Albers; grandchildren, Arianna and Kai Schrage, Maggie, Zane, and Wyatt Schrage, Alaina and Cole Huegen, and Rhiley Holthaus; siblings, Leander (Delores) Schrage of Breese, Ted (Marie) Schrage of Pocahontas, and Bernice Wellen of Highland; his mother-in-law, Marie Detmer of St. Rose; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Henry (Pat) Detmer of St. Rose, Carolyn (special friend Dennis Barker) Draper of Edwardsville, Norma (Richard) Rothengass of Aviston, Butch (Irene) Detmer of Shattuc, Linda (Bob) Grapperhaus of Shattuc, Bob (Helen) Detmer of St. Rose, and Jerry (Lynn) Detmer of Aviston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Alex retired from Carlisle Syntec Inc. in Greenville. He was a member of St. Rose Church and Men’s Sodality, St. Rose Development Club, past treasurer of Catholic Holy Family Society, St. Rose Senior Citizens, and St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose Catholic Church with Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment will follow in St. Rose Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association or to the St. Rose Church Memorial Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

Brian J. Pingsterhaus, 45, of Germantown, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Pingsterhaus was born January 22, 1967 in Breese to Joseph and Lucille (Tebbe) Pingsterhaus; they survive in Germantown.

He married Anita Weiffenbach on June 15, 2000; she survives in Germantown.

In addition to his parents and wife, he is also survived by his step-children, Shane Kuhl, Ariel Kuhl, Devon Victory, and Jerica Victory all of Germantown; a grandson, Mason Johnson; siblings, Tom (Ruth) Pingsterhaus of Carthage, MO, Brenda (Allan) Davis of Greenville, Nancy Ruppel of Dade City , FL, Tony (Cindy) Pingsterhaus of Lamar, CO, Lori Pingsterhaus of Germantown, Joyce (Steve) Wilson of Jefferson City, MO, and Sara (friend Dave) Ard of Lakeland, FL; and a sister-in-law, Diana (Carl) Counts of Herrin.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Dan and Joseph Pingsterhaus; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Sarah Weiffenbach.

Brian worked as a Prison Guard at Centralia Correction Center and was a farmer. He also helped his wife raise Canecorso Show Dogs.

He was a member of St. Boniface Church in Germantown.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Boniface Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 26, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to the Children’s Miracle Network and will be received at the funeral home.

Helen E. Wellinghoff, 94, of Trenton, died Sunday, December 23, 2012 at Aviston Countryside Manor.

Mrs. Wellinghoff was born June 25, 1918 in Germantown to Theodore “T.C.” and Elizabeth (Dumbeck) Albers; they preceded her in death.

She married Henry “Hank” Wellinghoff on May 7, 1958 at St. Boniface Church in Germantown; he preceded her in death on May 22, 1990.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by son-in-law Thomas Ebert, sisters, Rosalie Albers, Amanda Korte, Adeline Heckenkemper, Josephine Meyer, Alvina Huegen, and Marie Kuhn; brothers, Frank Albers and Charles Albers; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Herman Korte, Ben Heckenkemper, Richard Meyer, Ray Huegen, Cornelius “Snooks” Kuhn, Adella Albers, Florence Albers.

Surviving is a daughter Mary Alice Ebert of Afton, MO

2 granddaughters Diane (JR) Stevens, and Sandra (Bobby) Russell

4 great grandchildren

Numerous nieces and nephews

Helen was a housekeeper for various families and businesses. Helen loved to dance, bake cookies and pies and an avis quilter. She also loved to play euchre and pinochle.

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Altar Sodality, Daughters of Isabella Precious Blood Circle 718.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Friday December 28, 2012 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton. Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday December 27 from 5 to 7 PM and Friday December 28 from 8 to 9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois of St. Mary Church and will be received at the funeral home.

Calvin R. “Cal” Schwend, 83, of Trenton, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Trenton Village.

Kenneth B. “Kenny” Richter, 75, of Breese, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville.

Mr. Richter was born July 4, 1937 in Aviston to Emil and Bertha (Dieckmann) Richter; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Rick Richter.

He married Juanita Maxfield on June 18, 1960 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his sisters, Theo (Dennis) Vronay of Fort Mill, SC and Suzanne (Jerry) Baker of Sacramento, CA; a brother, Warren “Shafty” (Rene) Richter of Lebanon; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kenny retired from the parts plant at General Motors in Hazelwood, MO and along with his wife was the current owner and operator of Turf Bar in Breese and he was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality in Breese, Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869, 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly, past president of the Breese Lions Club , past president of the Breese Chamber of Commerce, past president of Mater Dei Fathers and Friends, Clinton County Tavern Association, charter member of the Breese Jaycees, and United Auto Workers of America.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 10:00 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 Friday, December 21, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 8:30-9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the Rick Richter Mater Dei High School Scholarship Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

The Breese Lions Club will hold services at 6:30 pm, Breese Knights of Columbus and 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly at 7:00 pm Friday evening at the funeral home.

Tim Jansen, 45, of Bartelso, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Jansen was born February 3, 1967 in Breese to Marjorie “Margie” (nee Gebke) Jansen and the late Paul Jansen; his mother resides in Bartelso.

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Bernadette (nee Varel) Kluemke; his dear uncle Fr. James Jansen and numerous aunts and uncles.

He married Brenda Kluemke on January 28, 1995 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso; she resides in Bartelso.

Also surviving are daughters, Mackenna and Jenna Jansen; his siblings Tony (Brenda) Jansen of Bartelso, Lynn (Louie) Loepker of Bartelso, Jeff (Sonja) Jansen of Damiansville, Joe (Sandy) Jansen of Bartelso, and Theresa (Jim) Ghormley of O’Fallon, MO; his father-in-law, Gerhard Kluemke of Bartelso; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Karen (Linus) Ripperda, Brian (Sam) Kluemke, Craig (Tanya) Kluemke, and Danny (Shelly) Kluemke all of Bartelso; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Tim was the owner/operator of MacJennas Restaurant in Bartelso. He was an avid deer hunter and loved spending time with his family and friends on the river and at the clubhouse.

He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso, 15 year veteran of the Santa Fe Fire Protection District in Bartelso, Bartelso Knights of Columbus Council 4745, and the 7 Levee Club in Bartelso.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:30 AM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. Henry Fischer and Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 3:00-8:00 PM and again on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 9:00-11:15 AM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso.

Memorials can be made to his children’s education fund and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Germantown who is in charge of the arrangements.