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Thomas T. Richter, 81, a lifelong resident of Aviston Il, was called home to God on Thursday, June 30, 2016, after a year-long battle with squamous cell cancer. He was born on October 24, 1934 in Aviston Illinois, the youngest son of Henry and Cecelia (nee Huene) Richter. He attended Aviston Grade School and High School, Graduating from high school in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 in Germany. He married Margaret Klostermann on September 24, 1957 at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose IL and she survives in Aviston.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Richter is survived by his 9 children, 6 daughters and 3 sons, Karen Richter and husband Tom of Breese, Mary Jo “Jody” Varel and husband Leon of Bartelso, Gary Richter and wife Carol of Highland, Maureen “Reen” Isaak and special friend Joe Toenyes of Breese, Deanne Remmert and friend Mark Childerson of St. Rose, Tricia Weis and husband Dave of Aviston, Jill Helmkamp and husband Brent of Breese, Brad Richter and wife Jami of Aviston, and Craig Richter and wife Stephanie of Breese; 27 grandchildren, Melissa (John) Becker, Lauren (Dustin) Melton, Philip Varel, Luke Varel, Sara (Jim) Smith, Adam Richter, Aften Richter, Annalyse Richter, Colby Isaak, Megan Isaak, Brittany Isaak, Blake Remmert, Brooke Remmert, Brady Weis, Mikaela Weis, Myah Helmkamp, Danica Helmkamp, Lydia Helmkamp, Mallory Richter, Jake Richter, Cecelia Richter, Maci Richter, Kendal Richter, Kadence Richter, and Mabree Richter, and 7 great grandchildren. Also surviving are his brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley “Butch” (Pauline) Richter, Don (Ruth) Richter, and Jim (Delores) Richter, two sisters, Joanne (Jerome) Rehkemper, and Delores “Babe” (John) Cotton; and lifelong friend, “other brother” –Pete Trame. Sister-in-Laws and Brothers-in-Laws Betty Richter, Cletus Koerkenmeier, Vince Klostermann, Leann Klostermann, Joe and Becky Klostermann, Edie and Carl Gerhard, and Helen Klostermann. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Cornelius “Dick” Richter, brother-in-law Clarence Schrage, Burnell Weinheimer, Robert Klostermann, Tom Burke, Sisters-in-laws Mary Richter, Catherine Koerkenmeier, and Delores “Tudy” Weinheimer.

Mr. Richter was a dairy and grain farmer, and had a passion for agriculture. In his youth, he was active in FFA and 4-H, and developed a love for showing cattle. He showed at numerous fairs including the Illinois State Fair for many years. He was very proud to have the first classified bred and owned “Excellent” cow in the county, Home Crest Dixie Marie. He helped organize the A-B 4-H club in the Aviston and Breese area in the late ‘60’s, after no agriculture 4-H club had been in the area for some time. He served as assistant leader for several years. Tom was also a member of the Clinton County Holstein Club, the Illinois Holstein Club, and assisted at the Clinton County Classic Sales. In later years, he enjoyed gardening and showed grain and garden produce at the local county fairs.

He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church and choir, Aviston, American Legion Post 1239 Aviston, Clinton County Farm Bureau. He was a regular bowler at Hank’s Bowl in Trenton for many years.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday July 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.at St. Francis Catholic Church, Aviston, Fr. Daniel Friedman presiding. Interment with full military honors will be at St. Francis Cemetery, Aviston
Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 5 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Wednesday July 6, from 8:00 to 9:30 am at Moss Funeral Home in Breese
Members of the Aviston American legion will hold services at 7:00 PM on Tuesday July 5 at the funeral home.
Family request memorials may be made to the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clinton County Ag in the Classroom Program, Mater Dei High School, or the donor’s choice, in place of flowers and other gifts of sympathy.
Per Mr. Richter’s final wish Please Do Not Vote for Hillary.

Lawrence H. “Cannon” Timmerman Jr. 82 of Breese died Monday June 27, 2016 at his residence.

Cannon retired from Granite City Steel as a supervisor. He was a member of Carlyle Christian Church in Carlyle. Breese American Legion Post 252 and U.S.W.A. Local 25.

He was born April 22, 1934 in Breese to Marie (Oliver) and Lawrence Timmerman Sr. They preceded him in death.

He married Jaclene Millfelt, November 22, 1958 in Overland, MO and she preceded him in death September 28, 2014.

Also preceded in death by sisters Rita Cissell, Jeanne Kreke, brother-in-law Norval Kreke.

Surviving are his children Dominic (Doris) Timmerman of Carlyle, Beverly Timmerman of Breese, Eric (Marcia) Timmerman of Gladstone, MO, Karla Givens of Breese.

Grandchildren Alicia Timmerman, Jacob (Paige) Timmermann, Kay Timmerman, Jamie (Justin) Tolar, Jessica Timmerman, Tal (Caitlyn) Givens, Emily Givens.

Great Grandchildren Emma, Emory Givens, Vayda Timmerman.

Step Grandchildren Jared (Lauren) Langhauser, Nick Langhauser

Step Great grandchildren Evan Tolar, Lawson Langhauser

Brother-in-law George Millfelt of St. Charles, MOI

Funeral Services Thursday June 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home, Breese, Rev. Josh Wulfford officiating. Interment Elwood Cemetery, Breese

Visitation will be Wednesday June 29, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Thursday June 30 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made to the church of the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

Roselyn L. Hustedde 74 of Breese died Thursday May 26, 2016 at Memorial Hospital, East in Shiloh.

She was born January 17, 1942 in Breese to Clarence and Leona (Diekmann) Jung: they preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by a brother Clarence Jung Jr., sister Marilyn Jung, brothers-in-law Bob Beswick, Rev. Edwin Hustedde, Jerome Hustedde, Cyril Beckmann

She married Richard Hustedde April 27, 1963 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville. He survives in Breese.

Also surviving is a daughter Nicole (Scott) Gray of Franklin, TN

2 grandsons Aidan and Conor Gray.

Sisters Christine (Tom) Thomas of Gilbert, AZ, Helen Beswick of St. Charles, IL Carolyn (Sam) Bravata of Wyoming, MI

Sisters-in-law Marg Beckmann of Breese, Mary Therese (Tom) Molitor of O’Fallon, Clare Hustedde of Natick, MA

Many nieces and nephews

Roselyn was a distractive assistant to the associate dean a Mc Kendrew University in Lebanon. Many of her friends called her Rosie. Rosie served as secretary for the associate dean at McKendree University since November 1995. As secretary, she was responsible for generating, mailing, tracking, and ensuring payment for all part-time faculty contracts. She took her job seriously and was known for her attention to detail and desire to always get it right. Beyond her strong work ethic, Rosie brought joy and kindness to every person with whom she interacted. She enjoyed the McKendree students, faculty, and staff, and her many friends and colleagues across the campus, particularly her daily lunch companion, Suellen Holtgrave. Her friends in Wildy enjoyed the products of her baking, but especially her delicious cherry delight! She enjoyed telling stories about trips she had taken with her husband Rich, the love of her life, and their recent home remodeling adventures. She was also proud of her daughter Nicole (Scott) Gray and her two beloved grandchildren, Aidan and Conor, and their amazing baseball skills.

Member of St. Domini Catholic Church and Altar Sodality in Breese

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese. Fr. William Hitpas and Deacon Linus Klostermann officiating. Interment St. Dominic~St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, St. Dominic Catholic Church, “Forward: The Campaign For McKendree University” Science Center Renovation & Addition and Library Renovation http://www.mckendree.edu/forward/campaign-priorities.php#capital
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to the family by visiting www.mossfuneralhome.com.

Paul J. Kruep 84 of Breese died Friday May 20, 2016 at Breese Nursing Home.

He was born June 28, 1931 in Breese to Henry and Elizabeth (Richter) Kruep. They preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by brothers Alvin, Wilbert, and Joseph Kruep. Sisters Marie Kruep and Betty Hilmes. Brother-in-law Paul Richter, sisters-in-law Dolores Kruep, Mildred Kruep, Florence Kruep, Gertrude Kruep.

He married Dora Glaub October 16, 1958 at St. Dominic Church in Breese and she survives.

Also surviving are his children Tom (Cathy) Kruep of Golconda, David (Monica) Kruep of Breese, William (friend Vicki) Kruep of Carlyle, Debra (Chuck) Goedeke of Breese, Annette (Gene) Tebbe of Breese, Mike (Rene) Kruep of Breese

23 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren

Brother Robert (Margaret) Kruep of Salem.

Sisters Agnes (Robert) Glaub of Breese, Martha Richter of Breese

Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Richard Hilmes of St. Louis, MO, Kathy (Stan) Holtgrave of Breese, Joanie (Blain) Essenpreis of Breese.

Paul retired from Granite City Steel. Paul loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, He also enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.

Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese. American Legion post 252, Breese.

Funeral mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday May 24, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Breese. Fr. Patrick Peter and Deacon Linus Klostermann officiating. Interment St. Domini-St. Augustine Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday May 23 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Tuesday May 24 from 9 to 10:45 AM at Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Member s of the American Legion will hold services at 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to St. Dominic Catholic Church, All Saints Academy or Mater Dei high School and will be received at the funeral home.