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Cecilia A. “Celia” Kreke, nee Hilmes, age 91 of Beaver Prairie, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

She was born August 14, 1924 in Wade Twp., to Bernard and Mary, nee Fuhler, Hilmes: they preceded her in death.

She married Clarence Kreke on September 24, 1947 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Beckemeyer and he preceded her in death January 23, 1996.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by brothers, John and Edward Hilmes; and sisters, Elizabeth Schroeder, Clara Mann, and Rose Deiters.

Surviving are her children, Loretta Kreke of Beaver Prairie, Marilyn Kreke of Beckemeyer, and Dennis (Roberta) Kreke of Carlyle; 2 grandchildren, Joann Liu and Gary (Shannon) Kreke; 3 great grandchildren, Zachary, Alex and Cole Kreke.

Celia was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and sewing.

She was a member of St. Felicitas Catholic Church and Ladies Sodality, and Beckemeyer American Legion Post 1227 Auxiliary.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Felicitas Catholic Church in Beaver Prairie with Fr. Chuck Tuttle and Deacon Bob Lippert officiating. Interment will follow in St. Felicitas Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, March 18, 2016 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at St. Felicitas Catholic Church in Beaver Prairie.

Beckemeyer Legion Auxiliary members will hold services at 10:00 am at the church.

Memorials can be made to Carlyle Health Care Center Activity Fund or HSHS Hospice and will be received through Moss Funeral home in Breese or at the church.

Logan R. Orschell 21 of Trenton, was born in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 22, 1994. After seeing Logan for the first time, Jim and Ruth (Kussatz) Orschell instantly fell in love with Logan. They made their journey to Russia and Logan returned home with his new parents. He was adopted on June 5, 1995. He entered into eternal rest on Tuesday February 16, 2016.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Emily. Logan and his sister had a bond that surpassed any biological tie. He was blessed with the unconditional love and commitment of his family.

He is also survived by his uncle Tom Orschell, Aunt & Uncle Rita and Carl Niemeyer. Cousins Drew Niemeyer, Laura and Luke Thompson, Alison, Josh & Ryder Pate, Brian Niemeyer and Patrick Niemeyer.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Richard “Dick” and Bernadine (Hellmann) Kussatz, paternal grandparents Clarence “Civ” and Helen (Vahlkamp) Orschell and Grandma Jan Orschell.

In his youth, Logan enjoyed playing soccer, hockey, baseball and swimming with the Trenton Torpedoes. Logan was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America Pack 139 and had achieved the rank of Life Scout. He attended Trenton Elementary and graduated from All Saints Academy in Breese.

Logan continued his education at Mater Dei Catholic High School, where he discovered his true passion for the arts. He was active member of the concert, jazz and marching bands. Logan was a gifted musician and by unanimous vote, a piece composed by him was selected for performance at his senior year jazz concert. He also had leading roles in the plays Fiddler on the Roof, Beauty and the Beast, and Front Page while at Mater Dei..

Logan was an avid reader and also loved to cook. Most recently, he was involved with Places for People in St. Louis and was looking forward to serving as an English/Science mentor for GED students.

Funeral Service Friday February 19, 2016 at Moss Funeral home in Trenton. Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Trenton.

Visitation will be Thursday February 18 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday February 19, from 8:30 to time of service at the Moss Funeral home in Trenton.

In Lieu of flowers the family request memorials to be made to Mater Dei High School Marching Knights, or People for Places in St. Louis, MO.

George L “Ske” Lepchenske 76 of Aviston and formerly of Dextor, MO died Friday February 5, 2016 at his residence in Aviston.

He was born September 25, 1939 in Dextor, MO to Marvin and Jewell (Reed) Lepchenske: they preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law Syl and Rose (Horstmann) Schumacher, a brother-in-law Don Schumacher.

He married Joan Schumacher September 5. 1998 at Eliot Chapel in Kirkwood, MO and she survives in Aviston.

Also surviving are his children Craig Lepchenske of Phoenix, AZ, Brad (Shenna) Lepchenske of Montgomery, TX.

Step Children Karl (Ann) Belter of Chillicothe, IL, Jim (Tim) Bass of St. Charles, MO.

8 grandchildren Tanner & Kendall Lepchenske, Joel, Neil, & Paul Belter, Allison, Jacob, & Katie Bass.

Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Sr. Celine Schumacher SSND of St. Louis, MO, Mary (Ken) Bolhofner of Aviston, Sue Betts of Edwardsville, Ken (Myra) Schumacher of Clayton Delaware, Nancy (Pete) Koening of Richmond, IL, Sharon (Amos) Watkins, of St. Louis, MO, Janet (Lee) Hackle of Leavenworth, KS.

Ske received his PhD and was the Dean of Instruction at the Navajo Community College in Tsaile, AZ. He retired from the Defense Logistics Agency Department with the Department of Defense. He enjoyed reading, playing cards, a football fan of the Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis, Rams. He and his wife enjoyed traveling the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Member of the Eliot Chapel in Kirkwood, MO, American Legion post 1239, Aviston.

Memorial Service Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Moss Funeral home in Breese, Rev. Jim Crawford officiating. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Visitation will be Tuesday February 9 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral home in Breese.

Members of the Aviston American Legion will hold services at 10:00 am Tuesday Febrary9 at the Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to Libraries in Dextor, MO, Breese or Trenton and will be received through the Moss Funeral Home.

Memorial Service Tuesday February 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at moss Funeral Home in Breese. Rev. Jim Crawford officiating. Interment Jefferson barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO

Visitation Tuesday February 9, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese

Memorials can made to Libraries in Dextor, MO, Breese or Trenton and will be received at the Moss Funeral Home.