Reva McGeorge

Reva McGeorge, 80, of Breese, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at Breese Nursing Home.

Ms. McGeorge was born September 3, 1932 in Gilford, MO to Quincy and Mattie (Guist) McGeorge; they preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Candis (Jerry) Keithly of California, Dixie (Dan) Glaub of Breese, Rocky (Paula) McGeorge, Sherry Ruskin of Columbus, OH, and Carl McGeorge of Sacramento, CA; 11 grandchildren; and sisters, Charlotte (Bud) Lucas of Carbondale, KS and Shirley Palmer of Des Moines, IA.

Reva was a homemaker.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials can be made to the American Lung Association and will be received through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.

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Rose F. Schumacher

Rose F. Schumacher, nee Horstmann, 89, of Aviston, died Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

Mrs. Schumacher was born August 27, 1923 in St. Rose to Bernard “Ben” and Clara (Middeke) Horstmann; they preceded her in death.

She married Sylvester Schumacher on January 7, 1941 at St. Rose Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on March 28, 1971.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Schumacher; brothers, John Horstmann, Eugene Horstmann, Edwin Horstmann, and Vince Horstmann; a sister, Mary Buehne; sisters-in-law, Regina Horstmann, Dorothy Horstmann, and Martha Horstmann; brothers-in-law, Gus Buehne, Paul Netemeyer, Vince Poettker, and Norman Wilson; and sons-in-law, John Belter and Bernard Von Bokel.

Surviving are her children, Joan (George) Lepchenske of Aviston, Sr. Marie Celine, SSND (Bernice Schumacher) of St. Louis, MO, Mary Ken) Bolhofner of Aviston, Sue (Dave) Betts of Brighton, Ken (Myra) Schumacher of Clayton, DE, Nancy (Peter) Koenig of Richmond, IL and Sharon (Amos) Watkins of St. Louis; a daughter-in-law, Janet (Lee) Hackle of Leavenworth, KS; 22 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Pete and Irene Schumacher of Trenton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rose was a homemaker and caregiver. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Altar Sodality in Aviston, Past President of the Aviston American Legion Post 1239 Auxiliary, Honorary Member of the St. Joseph’s Hospital Auxiliary in Breese where she served as the treasurer, vice-president, president, and quilt committee chairman (25 years), and the Clinton County Farm Bureau. Rose loved to quilt, giving many to her family members and numerous charitable organizations. She also was a worldwide traveler, visiting all 50 states, Russia, Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, every European Country, and numerous others.

A Memorial Mass will be Monday, December 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston with Fr. Daniel Friedman officiating.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 30, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Monday, December 31, 2012 from 9:30-11:00 AM at S. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston.

Memorials can be made to the School Sisters of Notre Dame or to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Lights of Scholarships and will be received at the church of through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.

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Helen M. Huene

Helen M. Huene, 99, of Litchfield, and formerly of Bartelso and Highland, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

Mrs. Huene was born September 19, 1913 in Perico, TX to John and Agnes (Wilker) Marcus; they preceded her in death.

She married Alois Huene on September 9, 1933 in St. Louis, MO; he preceded her in death on January 19, 1996.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Lawrence “Sparky” Marcus; a sister, Mary Schmuck-Borgelt; a son-in-law, Ralph Borgelt; brothers-in-law, Tony Schmuck and Ted Borgelt; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Marcus.

Surviving are her children, Dolores Borgelt of Rio Rancho, NM, David (Barbara) Huene of Cumming, GA, and Aloys (Brenda) Huene of Litchfield; and 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Helen retired as an Amway Direct Distributor.

She was a member of Catholic Holy Family Society and a former member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso and St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 PM and again on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 12:00-1:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to St. Cecilia Church and will be received at the funeral home.

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Alexander “Alex” Schrage

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.

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Brian J. Pingsterhaus

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.

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Helen E. Wellinghoff

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.

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