Florence E. “Flo” Dierkes 87 of Germantown died Sunday July 10. 2016 at the Legacy Place in Breese.
She was born December 20, 1928 in Bartelso to Henry and Cecilia (Jansen) Becker: they preceded her in death.
Also preceded in death by brothers Bob Thien, Bill Becker, Ray Becker, Albert “Tossie” Becker, Herman Becker, sisters Johanna Haar, Mary Ann Rakers, father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Eugenia (Winter) Dierkes, brothers-in-law Bill Haar, Eugene Dierkes, Clarence Dierkes, Franklin Dierkes, sisters-in-law Sylvia Becker, Mary Ann Becker, Laura Thien, Bernice Meyer, Eugenia Dierkes.
She married Paul Dierkes June 7, 1955 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso and he survives in Breese.
Also surviving are her children Sharon (Dale) Fiehler of Scottsdale, AZ, Lester (Paula) Dierkes of Swansea, Janice (Roger) Chamberlain of Forest Park, James (Shari) Dierkes of Clayton DE.
6 grandchildren Chad (fiancé Stephanie Schmitt) Dierkes, Alex Dierkes, Drew (fiancé Natasa Timotijevic) Dierkes, Jordan ((Justin) Albrecht, Elizabeth Dierkes, Camille Dierkes. Ayla, Eray, Amber, and Ashley Fiehler
Brothers and sisters Lucille (Frank) Kampwerth of Carlyle, Donald Becker of Bartelso, Richard (Pat) Becker of Bartelso, Barbara (Robert) Robke of Germantown, Antoinette (George) Litzenburg of Carlyle
Brothers-in-law Andy Rakers of Beckemeyer, Paul Meyer of Trenton, Sister-in-law Esther Dierkes of Breese
Flo worked as a cashier at Joe Beer Grocery Store in Bartelso for several years, and was a seamstress in Centralia and Brueggemann Drapery in Bartelso. She enjoyed sewing, and quilting. She and her husband enjoyed traveling, having traveled to Hawaii and Alaska, Canada, and all over Europe including Italy, France, Turkey, England and Germany where they meet relatives of both the Becker and Dierkes families.
Member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Ladies Sodality in Germantown, Germantown American Legion Auxiliary Post 325 and past president for 15 years. Clinton County Homemakers Extension and a volunteer at Carlyle Health Care Center.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday July 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby presiding. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday July 12, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday July 13, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Memorials can be made to Heartland Hospice, Hospice of Southern Illinois, Alzheimer’s Association and will be received at the funeral home.
American Legion Auxiliary will hold services on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Rita F. Schrage, age 88 of St. Rose, died Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at her residence.
She was born June 13, 1928 in Highland, to Herman and Antonia (Ungrund) Drees: they preceded her in death.
She married Edmund “EJ” Schrage September 8, 1953 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland and he preceded her in death May 18, 1993.
Also preceded in death by a son Kevin Schrage, a brother Victor Drees, sisters, Ceil Ciezadlo, Joann Ryndak, Louise Ribbing, Helen Drees, brothers-in-law Vincent Schrage, Andy Schrage, Clarence Schrage, Tony Schrage, David Schrage, sister-in-law Casean Schrage
Surviving are her children Denise (Charles) Peters of Highland, Kenneth Schrage of Alton, Arnold Schrage of St. Rose.
6 grandchildren Samantha and Jeremy Peters, Stephanie, Christopher, Samantha, Michael Schrage
Sisters, Millie Spee of MA, Leona Moss of Highland
Sisters-in-law Marie Isert of Highland, Bertha Kampwerth of St. Rose, Dolores Granning of TN, Ruth Korte of Highland, Florence Luechtefeld of Okawville
Rita was a homemaker and previously worked at Wicks Organ Company and Breese Arrow Group Ind. She enjoyed stitching, quilting, word puzzles and playing cards. She loved to collect angels.
Member of St. Rose Catholic Church and Altar Sodality, Daughters of Isabella, St Rose and Breese senior cictizens, Clinton County Farm Bureau, Catholic Holy Family Society.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday July 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose. Fr. Edward Schaefer officiating. Interment St. Rose Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, July 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday July 9 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Memorials can be made to St. Rose Church or American Cancer Society and will be received at the funeral home.
D of I will have prayers Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Edwin H. Weier 90 of Germantown died Monday, July 4, 2016 in Breese.
He was born April 14, 1926 in Germantown to Fred “Fritz” and Eleanor (Schleper) Weier: they preceded him in death.
He married Grace Deerhake September 22, 1955 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Germantown and she preceded him in death June 5, 2014.
Also preceded in death by brothers Clarence, Alfred. Wilbert and Fred Jr. Weier, sisters Alice and Helen Weier, son-in-law Dale Peters, brother-in-law George Brauer.
Surviving are his children Susan Peters of Trenton, Linda (Jim) Woosley of Flower Mound, TX, Steve (Jean) Weier of Belleville, Donald Weier of Wisconsin, Michael (Maureen) Weier of Greenwood, IN
Daughter-in-law Kathy Weier of Muskego, WI
20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren
Sisters Margaret (Joe) Rademacher of O’Fallon, Delores Brauer of Germantown, Marie (Hank) Wesselmann of Germantown.
Edwin worked Civil Service at S.A.F.B. as an electrician. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, traveling and being a “Snowbird” in Texas, and he was an all-around got to Mr. Fix it man.
Member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Germantown. American Legion Post 325 and past commander.
Funeral mass of Christian burial will be Saturday July 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown. Fr James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby presiding. Interment with militaty honors will be at St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.
Visitation will be Friday July 8 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday July 9, from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Memorials can be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or St. Boniface Cemetery and will be received at the funeral home.
Members of the American Legion will hold services at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home
Ralph C. Jansen 88 of Breese died Saturday July 2, 2016 at his residence.
He was born September 12, 1927 in Breese to Henry and Theresia (Koerkenmeier) Jansen: they preceded him in death.
Also preceded a brothers Dave Jansen, Donald Jansen, Francis “Chuck” Jansen, sisters Henrietta Jansen, Delores Ripperda, Eileen Detmer, Alice Kohrs, father and mother-in-law Nick and Adelaide (Lammers) Beer brothers-in-law Alphonse Jansen, Norbert “Rip” Ripperda, Ralph Kohrs, Ludwig Detmer, Nick Beer, sisters-in-law Gloria Jansen, Helen Beer
He married Dolores Beer December 29, 1952 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Germantown, she survives in Breese.
Also surving are his 8 children Mary Kay (David) Helldoefer of St. Louis, MO, Gerald “Butch” Jansen of Bartelso, Carl (Denice) Jansen of Germantown, Mike (friend Portia) Jansen of Breese, Brenda (Gary) Stephens of Mansfield TX, Marcia (Greg) Blaies of O’Fallon, Kevin Jansen of Breese, Colleen “Cooky” (Jim) Kuhl of Breese.
15 grandchildren Allen, Dan, Matt Helldoefer, Brad (Kate) Jansen, Alicia (Paul) McCormack, Lindsay (fiancée Joe Koller ), Kyle (wife Lisa Meng), Brittany, Brian (friend Toni), Brent, Kayla Jansen, Blake (friend Sarah) Stephens, Emily (Ryan) Wetzel, Sarah, Jacob Kuhl.
4 great grandchildren Cooper Jansen, Luke and Clare Wetzel, Hailey Stephens
Brothers Robert (Theresa) Jansen of Breese, Victor (Ruth) Jansen of Carlyle, James (Emma) Jansen of Breese
Sisters-in-law Marilyn Jansen of Germantown, Susan Jansen of St. Louis,
Brother-in-law LaVern Beer of New Athens, AL
Ralph retired from Monterey Coal Company and past Co-Owner of Jansen Truck Service. Ralph enjoyed wood working and volunteering to help many.
Member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality, Choir, Cemetery and Building Committee in Breese, American Legion Post 252, Breese, UMWA Local 2895, Habitat for Humanity volunteer, 50-year member of the Kings House Retreat, Catholic Holy Family Society, Catholic Knights and Ladies of Illinois, 1995 Fraternalist of the year.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday July 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Breese. Fr. Chuck Tuttle presiding. Interment St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 4, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday July 5 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.
Memorials can be made to Celtic Hospice, Mater Dei High School or All Saints Academy and will be received at the funeral Home
Breese American Legion will hold services on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family by visiting www.mossfuneralhome.com.