Gerald H. “Jerry” Wellen 67 of St. Rose died Thursday May 17, 2012 at his home.
He was born April 23, 1945 in Aviston, IL to Henry and Christine (Rolves) Wellen: they preceded him in death.
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Edith V. “Edie” Lappe 80 of Breese died Wednesday May 16, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born July 13, 1931 in Beckemeyer to Harry and Erma (Wylie) Frey: they preceded her in death
Deborah D. Mezo (Nee Quitmeyer) of Mt Vernon and formerly of Trenton died Wednesday May 16, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.
She was born August 22, 1953 in Breese to Wilma (Meddows) Gerse the late Bernard Quitmeyer.
Wilbert L. “Pete” Eversgerd 72 of Breese died Tuesday May 15, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville.
He was born July 25, 1939 in Germantown to Frank and Veronica (Netemeyer) Eversgerd, they preceded him in death.
Mary Jane Von Bokel, 74, of Breese died Tuesday May 15, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.
She was born September 27, 1937 in St. Rose Twp., IL to Frank and Anna (Kruep) Henrichs, they preceded her in death.
Also preceded in death by sons Ronald and Kevin Von Bokel, brothers-in-law Art Fuehne, Ferdinand, Paul, Robert and Bernard Von Bokel
She married Ralph Von Bokel June 6, 1956 at St. Rose Church and he survives in Breese.
Also surviving are her children Dale (Cathy) Von Bokel of Pocahontas, Donna Von Bokel of Oakdale LA, Mike (Brenda) Von Bokel of St. Jacob, Daniel Von Bokel of Breese, Ralph (Lora) Von Bokel Jr. of Pocahontas, Jeff (Teresa) Von Bokel of Breese, Geralyn (Dale) Albers of Germantown, Glen (Norma) Von Bokel of Carlyle, Lori (Zahid) Amin of Memphis TN, Lisa (Steve) Helmink of Breese.
37 grandchildren Eric (Maggie), Brittany, Cody, Marcus Von Bokel, Jason Seiffert, Jessica Von Bokel, Amber (Scott) Poettker, Chase, Levi Von Bokel, Kara (Kyle) Hilmes, Jared, Justin Von Bokel, Jacob, Joshua, Jordan Joseph Von Bokel, Alex, Ryan, Emily, Gregory, Derek Von Bokel, Kristen, Matthew, Vivian, Patrick Albers, Aaron, Curt, Brett, Erika, Chad, Allison Von Bokel, Zara, Faris, Zain Amin, Katie, Sam, Nick Helmink.
4 great grandchildren Taya, Reese, Kaylyn, Mandy.
Brothers and sisters Gervase (Dolores) Henrichs of St. Rose, Patricia Fuehne of Damiansville, Roger (Lorraine) Henrichs of St. Rose, Ruth Ann (Art) Rensing of New Douglas, Jim (Carol) Henrichs of Highland.
Sisters-in-law Mary Schulte, Betty VonBokel, Dolores Von Bokel all of Aviston, Helen Von Bokel and Bernice Von Bokel both of New Baden.
Mary Jane was actively involved with the family farm and a homemaker. Member of St. Rose Church and former member of St. Dominic Church and Altar Sodality for 50 years.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday May 19, 2012 at 10:30 am with Fr. Patrick Peter and Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday May 18 from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday May 19 from 8 to 10:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Memorials can be made to Clinton County Relay for Life, Mater Dei High School, and Epilepsy Foundation and will be received at the funeral home.
Elsie E. Wiegmann 80 of Trenton died Monday May 14, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
She was born December 26, 1931 in Bartelso to Aloys and Leonora (Becker) Loepker: they preceded her in death.