Mary Jane Von Bokel

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.

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Lucille M. Lewis

Lucille M. Lewis, nee Alberternst, 84, of Trenton, died Monday, April 9, 2012 at her home.

Mrs. Lewis was born July 21, 1927 in Trenton to Joseph and Elizabeth (Henrichs) Alberternst; they preceded her in death.

She married Cecil Lewis on December 7, 1946 in Pocahontas, AR; he preceded her in death on May 6, 2001.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Elmer Alberternst and Joseph Alberternst; sisters, Irene Crepps, Stella Korte, Eleanor Trost, Evelyn Shoup, and Mary Grimes-Tate; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill Crepps, Ray Korte, Joe Trost, Ed Shoup, Charles Grimes, John Tate, Luetta Alberternst, Frances and Keith Bossarte, and Ruppert and Maxine Lewis.

Surviving are her children, Charlotte (Gary) Reymond and Bette Jo (Butch) Bray all of Trenton, Gary (Christine) Lewis of Aviston, Joe (Connie) Lewis of Germantown, and Janet (John) McDaniel of Albers; 16 Grandchildren, Greg (Katie) Reymond, Jenny (Brent) McClure, Spring (fiancé Brent Haukapp) Gibson, Kurt (Lisa) Bray, Lisa Rowold, Amy Bray, Gary (Loni) Lewis, Katrina (Shane) Wieter, Travis (fiancée Maria Suarez) Lewis, Cassandra (Jason) Deering, Dana Lewis, Erin (Brian) Engelmann, Collin (friend Page Tebbe) Lewis, Cory (Rachel) McDaniel, Laura (Matthew) Jess, and Kari (Todd) Guennewig; 18 Great-Grandchildren, Trey , Gracie, and Caroline Reymond, Kelsey and Lauren Bray, Blake and Brooke Rowold, Lance, Alli, and Chase Lewis, Maddison Lewis, Mackenzie, Mackenna, Mackayla, Bryce, and Bianca Wieter, Ethan Lewis, Lydia and Chloe Engelmann, William and Nicholas Jess, and she was anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby Deering; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lucille worked at Bassler Electric and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and was a charter and life member for 60 years and past-president of the Trenton VFW Post 7983. She enjoyed playing cards and was an avid bingo player, but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 13, 2012 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 12, 2012 from 5:00-8:00 PM and again of Friday, April 13, 2012 from 10:00 AM-11:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to St. Mary’s Cemetery or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

The Trenton VFW Auxiliary will hold services at 7:30 Thursday evening at the funeral home.

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Johanna J. Haar

Johanna J Haar, nee Thien, 86, of Albers, IL, died Wednesday February 8, 2012, at Aviston Countryside Manor, Aviston, IL.

She was born April 16, 1925 in Bartelso to August and Catherine (Jansen) Thien and later adopted by Henry and Cecelia (Jansen) Becker; they all preceded her in death

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