: 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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Lorraine E. Linnemann, nee Kohrmann, 85, of Germantown, died Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.
Mrs. Linnemann was born June 8, 1927 in Germantown to Gertrude (Winter) and Joseph Kohrmann, Sr.; they preceded her in death.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Haar; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Richard Jansen, Raymond “Bucky” Boeckmann, Edward “Artie” Thoele, Cletus “Skeets” Holtmann, Diane Kohrmann, Lawrence “Smokey” and Agnes Linnemann, and Clarence “Blackie” and Florence Linnemann.
She married Alfred “Pete” Linnemann on November 23, 1949 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown; he survives in Germantown.
Also surviving are her children, Carol Ann (Sam) Gorman, Darlene “Lyn” (Danny) Haar, and Daniel (fiancée Marcia Wuebbels) Linnemann all of Germantown; 3 grandchildren, Carey (Matthew) Timmermann, Aaron and Ryan Linnemann; 2 great-grandchildren, Helana and Aisley Timmermann; her siblings, Florence Jansen of Germantown, Robert (Clara) Kohrmann of Albers, Mildred Boeckmann, Sally (Sep) Brueggemann, Jane Thoele, Roger Kohrmann, Marilyn (Virgil) Beckmann, Carolyn Holtmann, Joseph Kohrmann, Jr., and Joann (Jim) Haake all of Germantown; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lorraine was the owner/operator of Lorraine’s Beauty Shop in Germantown from 1959-2004. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and quilting, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan.
She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Altar Sodality and the Germantown American Legion Post 325 Auxiliary.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 26, 2012 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 Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 2:00-6:00 PM and again on Monday, November 26, 2012 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
The Germantown American Legion Auxiliary will hold services at 5:00 PM Sunday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to St. Boniface Cemetery or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.
Jane M. Koopmann, nee Beckemeyer, 67, of Germantown, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at her daughter’s residence.
Mrs. Koopmann was born December 28, 1944 in Breese to Vincent and Clara (Van Dorn) Beckemeyer; they preceded her in death.
She married Ed Koopmann on July 10, 1970 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Beckemeyer; he survives in Germantown.
Also surviving is a daughter, Amy (John) Bruggemann of Germantown; 2 grandchildren, Cole and Ali Bruggemann; a brother, Dave (Mary) Beckemeyer of Beckemeyer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Helen Gebke of Albers, Blanche Vandeloo of Bartelso, Al Koopmann of Breese, Roman “Butch” (Lorene) Koopmann of Belleville, and Andrew “Pete” (Janet) Koopmann of Belleville.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Thomas Koopmann, Cornelius Gebke, and George Vandeloo.
Jane retired as a teacher from Albers Elementary after 35 years and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown.
She enjoyed gardening, playing golf, watching football, but most of all spending time with her family.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 5, 2012 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 Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 8:00-9:45 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Memorials can be made to the Clinton County Relay for Life or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.
Teddy L. Long, 61, of Aviston and formerly of Trenton, died Monday, September 24, 2012 at his residence.
Mr. Long was born October 3, 1950 in Jacksonville, IL to Theodore and Coy (Smith) Long; they preceded him in death.
He was formerly married to Nancy Wagoner and has two surviving children, Kelly (Chris) Jackson of Denver, CO and Matt (Dr. Stephanie, DDS) Long of Trenton; a granddaughter, Hadley Jackson; a brother, Philip (Janet) Long of Clay Center, KS; sisters, Phyllis Long of Carlinville and Georgia Long of Springfield; and his longtime caretaker and friend, Teresa Westerman of Trenton.
Teddy was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War and formerly worked at Laclede Steel Co. in Alton and as a maintenance supervisor and EMT for Monterey Coal Co. in Albers.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association, a Hamm Radio Operator, and a former member of the Trenton Emergency Services and Disaster Agency.
Funeral Services will be Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton with Pastor Larry Griffith officiating. A private interment with full military honors will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Monday, October 1, 2012 from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.
Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warriors or to the Disabled Veterans and will be received at the funeral home.
Cornelius G. “Cornie” Renschen 82 of Breese died Sunday August 12, 2012 at Country Side Manor in Aviston.
He was born May 3, 1930 in Albers to August and Mary
Leander J. “Lindy” Horstmann, 85, of Damiansville, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.
Mr. Horstmann was born September 12, 1926 in Damiansville to Henry C. and Helen (Olliges) Horstmann; they preceded him in death.
Also preceded in death by sisters, Loretta Heimann and Honora Heimann; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hermann and Eugenia (Beckmann) Brandmeyer; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Joseph Heimann, Louis Heimann, Helen Horstmann, Virginia Horstmann, and Ralph “Rudy” Brandmeyer.
He married Florence Horstmann on May 2, 1950 at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville; she survives in Damiansville.
Also surviving are his children, Norman (Rosann) Horstmann, Stephen (Cheetah) Horstmann, Sharon (Garry) Kalmer, Shirley (Dave) Albers, Ron Horstmann all of Damiansville, Nancy Horstmann of Portland, OR, Deb (Sean) Howard of Las Vegas, NV, and Lynn Horstmann of Trenton; 18 grandchildren, Meghann (Emmett) Talkington, Justin Horstmann, Britt (Matt) Reisch, Kelly (Phillip) Moss, Jared (Tara) Horstmann, Cole (Andrea) Horstmann, Travis Kalmer, Alex Kalmer, Sara (Scott) Rensing, Brian Albers, Keith Albers, Kayla Albers, Dane (special friend Chyrisse Renegarbe) Horstmann, Riley Horstmann, Luke Horstmann, Robert Howard, Spencer Howard, and Scarlett Catanzaro; 10 great-grandchildren, Jaxx Talkington, Alden, Owen, and Bennett Moss, Kannon and Alivia Reisch, Brant Horstmann, Kaela Rensing, Ellie Hostmeyer, and Drake Rensing; a sister, Irene Horstmann of Damiansville; brothers, Clarence (special friend Margaret Pollmann) Horstmann of Beckemeyer and Elmer Horstmann of Bartelso; sisters-in law and brother-in-law, Patricia Brandmeyer of Albers and Dolores (Herman) Fauke of Carlyle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lindy retired after 26 years as the Bookstore Manager at Kaskaskia College in Centralia. Prior to working at the college, he was a self employed carpenter and was the owner and operator of Horstmann’s Store in Damiansville. He enjoyed golfing, camping, taking long drives, and especially spending time with his family.
He was a member of St. Damian’s Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, and Choir, was the 1st President of the Damiansville Chamber of Commerce, was the first Mayor of the Village of Damiansville, and was a longtime softball coach.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:00 am at St. Damian’s Catholic Church in Damiansville with Fr. Jack Joyce officiating. Interment will follow in St. Damian’s Cemetery, Damiansville.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 from 8:00-10:15 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Memorials can be made to St. Damian’s Catholic Church building fund or to the Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at the funeral home.