Tim Jansen

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.

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Helen J. Gebke

: Helen J. Gebke 85 of Albers and formerly of Bartelso died Wednesday November 28, 2012 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

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Glennon A. “Glenn” Winter

Glennon A. “Glenn” Winter, 59, of Breese, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Winter was born April 18, 1953 in Breese to Arnold and Bernice (Kohrs) Winter; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Orville Litteken.

He married Kathy Litteken on September 13, 1975 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston; she survives in Breese.

Also surviving are his children, Brent Winter of Breese and Tracy (Jon) Pollmann of Frogtown; his siblings, Hal (Peg) Winter of Pocahontas, Barb (Mike) Wilton of Carlyle, Brenda (Carl) Woodrome of Centralia, and Karl (Lori) Winter of Centralia; his mother-in-law, Ann (nee Kniepmann) Litteken of Aviston; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul (Ruth) Litteken of Aviston, Allan (Carla) Litteken of Breese, and Dale (Judy) Litteken of Aviston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Glenn recently retired after 42 years with Schuette Super Valu Grocery Stores where he served as the Store Manager in Highland, Carlyle, and most recently in Breese. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese, Mater Dei Fathers and Friends, and a former member of the Breese Knights of Columbus Council 2869. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time at the clubhouse and traveling to the beach.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 10:00 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. George Mauck, Deacon Bob Lippert, and Deacon Charles Litteken officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.

Visitation will be Friday, November 30, 2012 from 4:00-9:00 PM and again on Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to TIP Hospice or Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.

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Thomas F. “Tom” Kohrmann

Mr. Kohrmann was born April 14, 1941 in Bartelso to Louis and Regina (Trame) Kohrmann; they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by a son, Brent Kohrmann; a brother, Louis Kohrmann; a sister, Elaine Tibbs; brothers-in-law, Wally Crown and Allen Stanford; and a sister-in-law, Carolyn Kohrmann.

Surviving are his children, Kelly Kohrmann of Troy, John (Aileen) Kohrmann of Murrieta, CA, Rebecca Jones of St. Charles, MO, and Daniel (Robin) Kohrmann of Seattle, WA; 6 grandchildren, Alicia (Dan) Hoffmann, Nicole Kohrmann, Vivian and Scarlet Jones, Hannah and Lilly Kohrmann; a brother, Jerry Kohrmann of Godfrey; a sister, Marilyn Stanford of Flora; a brother-in-law, Marvin Tibbs of Flora; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Kohrmann of Lebanon; and his former wife, Helen (Taphorn) Kohrmann of Carlyle.

Tom retired as a carpenter from the Carpenters Union Local 480 in Freeburg and he was a Veteran of the United States Army.

He was a former member of St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso, Retired Volunteer and First Responder for the Santa Fe Fire Protection District in Bartelso, Bartelso Knights of Columbus Council 4745, Past Commander of the Bartelso American Legion Post 976, Catholic War Veterans, and the Clinton County Farm Bureau.

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