Florence G. Jansen

: Florence G. Jansen, nee Kohrmann, 88, of Germantown, died Friday, January 16, 2015 at Breese Nursing Home.

Mrs. Jansen was born March 16, 1926 in Breese, IL to Joseph and Gertrude (Winter) Kohrmann; they preceded her in death.

She married Richard B. Jansen on June 13, 1950 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown; he preceded her in death on November 25, 1995.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lorraine Linnemann and Marilyn Beckmann; a sister-in-law, Diane Kohrmann; brothers-in-law, Raymond “Bucky” Boeckmann, Edward “Artie” Thoele, and Cletus “Skeets” Holtmann; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sr. Dolores Marie Jansen, MM, Marcella “Sally” and Toby Nagel, Mary Ann Jansen, Gerald “Jerry” and Margaret Jansen, Helen and John Henken, Thomas Jansen, Dorothy and Ken Perry, Fr. James Jansen, Anthony Jansen, and Paul Jansen.

Surviving are her siblings, Robert (Clara) Kohrmann of Albers, Mildred Boeckmann, Mary Jane Thoele, Marcella “Sally” (Sep) Brueggemann, Roger Kohrmann, Carolyn Holtmann, Joseph Kohrmann, Jr., and JoAnn (Jim) Haake all of Germantown; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alfred “Pete” Linnemann of Germantown and Virgil Beckmann of Germantown, Lorinda Jansen of Germantown, Marjorie Jansen of Bartelso, and Mary Ann Jansen of Freeburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Florence retired after 42 years from the sewing department at Wee Walker Shoe Co. in Carlyle and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and Altar Sodality. She enjoyed quilting, playing bingo, and spending time with family.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 19, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. Dennis Voss and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and again on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 8:00-9:45 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to the Celtic Hospice, Breese Nursing Home Activity Fund, or to the Donor’s Choice and will be received at the funeral home.

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Leona F. Peek

Leona F. Peek 93 of Beaver Prairie died Monday January 5, 2015 at Breese Nursing home.

She was born November 6, 1921 in St. Rose to John and Bertha (Steinmann) Weisenfeld: they preceded her in death.

She married August Peek April 2, 1940 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Carlyle and he preceded her in death December 1, 1980.

Also preceded in death by a son First Lt. Dennis Peek U.S. M.A.C. killed in Vietnam January 9, 1970, a grandson Kerry Billhartz, brothers-in-law Henry Peek, Gerhard Peek, John Peek, Cyril Peek, Joseph Peek, sisters-in-law Sr. Theresta Peek, Estelle Peek, Martha Peek

Surviving are her children Geraldine Peek of Damiansville, Roberta Billhartz of Albers, Brenda (Ron) Jansen of St. Rose, Ronald (LuAnn) Peek of Highland, Darrell Peek of Beaver Prairie

Grandchildren Tammy (Roger) Schulte, Tiffany (Howard) Smith, Kurt (Heather) Billhartz, Ken (Cristie) Billhartz, Krista (Dale) Gruenewald, Kim Peek, Stacey Peek, Kent Peek

12 great grandchildren

Sisters-in-law Mary Ann Peek of Breese, Arlene Peek of Aviston, Carol Peek of St. Rose.

Leona was a homemaker and retired from the Laundry Department at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese. Leona was a Gold Star Mother. She was an avid reader, gardener and she enjoyed all outdoor activities. She enjoyed quilting and playing cards. She was so proud and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Member of St. Felicitas Catholic Church and Ladies Sodality in Beaver Prairie.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday January 10, 2015 at St. Felicitas Catholic Church in Beaver Prairie with Fr. Larry Nichels officiating. Interment at St. Felicitas cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday January 9, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday January 10 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese.

Memorials can be made o Alzheimer’s Research Association or Mater Dei High Scholl and will be received at the funeral home.

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Beverly Henss

Beverly C. Henss, nee Crews, 54, of Germantown, IL died Friday, November 14, 2014 at her residence.

She was born October 7, 1960 in Chicago, IL to Marjorie (nee Williams) Clay of Greenville, KY and the late Andrew Lee Crews.

On November 7, 1981 she married Paul Henss at St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton, IL and they later divorced.

Surviving are her sons Brad (Laura) Henss of Highland, IL, Dr. Bryan (fiancée Lisa Renshaw) Henss of Denton, TX, and Nick (friend Kat McCrory) Henss of Germantown, IL; 3 grandchildren, Dakota, Kylyrr, and Amber; siblings, JoAnn (Earl) Wolff of O’Fallon, IL, Debbie (John) Tippett of Greenville, KY, Nancy (Eddie) Cook of Greenville, KY, and Drew (Julia) Crews of Arnold, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her step-mother, Phyllis Crews; step-father, John Clay; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arnold E. and Wilma (nee Wolf) Henss; and a sister-in-law, Mary Henss.

Beverly was a former member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers, IL.

She formerly worked at Farm Credit Services, but her true love was singing. Bev began singing with her family at a very young age and later was a vocalist with numerous bands in which she toured many venues throughout the St. Louis area. Her favorite group that she performed with in the past was the band VERTIGO and most recently she sang in the local area.

Local Funeral Services will be Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese, IL with Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. Visitation will be Monday, November 17, 2014 from 4:00-7:30 PM at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese, IL.

Funeral Services will again take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Greens Chapel in White Plains, KY with Pastor Jeremy Teague officiating. Interment will follow in Greens Chapel Cemetery, White Plains, KY.

Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 and again on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 AM at Greens Chapel in White Plains, KY.

Memorials can be made to the Lupus Foundation of America and will be received at Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St., Breese, IL 62230 or Greens Chapel in White Plains, KY.

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Daniel M. Kennett

Daniel M. Kennett, 94, of Albers, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Kennett was born January 21, 1920 in New Baden to Franklin and Caroline (Monken) Kennett; they preceded him in death.

He married Viola Kohrs on November 12, 1947 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese; she preceded him in death on October 1, 2011.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by daughter-in-law, Christian Kennett; brothers, Charles Kennett and Franklin Kennett; sisters, Virginia Logsdon, Margaret LaCaze, and Eileen Kennett; a sister-in-law, Adele Kennett; and brothers-in-law, Charles Lawler, John Logsdon and Woodrow LaCaze.

Surviving are his children, Marge (Rich) Litteken of Trenton, Colleen (Dan) Richter of Shiloh, Mary (Tony) Rakers of Trenton, Tony (Sherry) Kennett of Pocahontas, Jim Kennett of Highland, and Angie (Ken) Reuter of Hoffmann; 15 grandchildren, Lisa (Brent) Brede, Lance (Connie) Litteken, Scott (Erin) Richter, Tim (Jill) Richter, Aaron (Megan) Rakers, Renee (Shawn) Pace, Ashley (friend Byron Lewis) Rakers, Alicia (Matt) Haas, Melissa (Patrick) Jackson, Tara (Eric) Meade, Darin (Erica) Kennett, Camilia (Brandon) Schawel, Jase Kennett, Bryn Reuter, and Hannah Reuter; 21 great-grandchildren, Nate and Chloe Brede, Aly Litteken, Matthew and Aaron Richter, Ashlyn and Ryan Rakers, Megan , Morgan, and Hollis Pace, Mehki Smith, Carter Lewis, Ava Dickenson, Caden Jackson, Ellie, Brady, Camden, and Annie Meade, Leah, Averie, and Brooke Kennett; a sister, Eleanor Mueller of Albers, and sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Virginia Kennett of New Baden, Mary Lawler of Carlyle, and Frances (Dick) Koehler of Carlyle.

Daniel retired from the Base Supply at Scott Air Force Base and formerly worked at the Germantown IGA. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and helping others.

He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality and the Albers American Legion Post 1026.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 10, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Albers with Fr. Jack Joyce and Deacon Glen Netemeyer officiating. Interment will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Albers.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 9, 2014 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 8:00-9:15 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the Albers American Legion Post 1026, St. Joseph’s Hospital Lights for Scholarship Program, St. Bernard’s Church or to Adapt for Autism and will be received at the funeral home.

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Victor J. “Vic” Wobbe

Victor J. “Vic” Wobbe 93 of Trenton died Wednesday July 23, 2014 at Country Side Manor in Aviston

He was born January 16, 1921 in Albers to Nicholas and Sophia (Albers) Wobbe they preceded her in death.

Also preceded in death by a son in infancy Bernard Wobbe,, brothers and sisters and their spouses Frank and Elsie Wobbe, Catherine and Al Jansen, Aloys and Velma Wobbe, Herman and Louise Wobbe, Alvin Wobbe, Ann and Everett Anderson, brothers-in-law a brother Raymond Junghans, Joseph Unger.

He married Betty Junghans September 25, 1946 at St. George Catholic Church, New Baden; she preceded him in death July 17, 2013

Surviving are her children Bonnie (Dennis) Dalke of Millstadt, Joseph (Nancy) Wobbe of Trenton, Gene (Brenda) Wobbe of Trenton, Jerry (Susan) Wobbe of O’Fallon, Barb (Larry) Olliges of Naperville, Beth (Gordon “Skip) Steck of Frankfort.

13 grandchildren Brent (Jill) Dalke, Jessica (Bryan) Pancich, Nicole (Justin) Hodgson, Laura (Stuart) Knuf, Melisa (Derek) Weh, Brandon (girl friend Erica)Wobbe, Larkin Wobbe, Tyler Wobbe, Ryan Olliges, Jill Olliges, Savanna Steck, Sabrina Steck, Mitchell Steck

9 great grandchildren Bauer, Isabelle, Gabrielle, Victor Dalke, Gavin, Ryan Hodgson, Parker, Hayden Knuf, Camden Weh

Brothers Vincent “Butch” (Mary Jane) Wobbe of Belleville, Robert (Frieda) Wobbe of Caseyville,

Sisters-in-law Shirley Unger of St. Louis, Frances Wobbe of Atlanta GA.,

Brother-in-law Dale (Georgia) Junghans of St. Louis, MO

Vic retired from carpentry and farming. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. He enjoyed golfing, was an avid card player and was instrumental in the building of the existing Trenton Fire Department

Member of St. Mary Catholic Church and Men’s Holy Name Society, Trenton VFW Post 7983, Aviston American Legion Post 1239, Trenton Knights of Columbus 2932, Carpenter Local 480 Freeburg, Trenton Nut House Club, past trustee of Sugar Creek Fire District, Honorary Mayor of Crackerneck Rd.

Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Monday July 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday July 27, from 2 to 6 PM and Monday July 28, from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at Moss Funeral Home in Trenton.

Knights of Columbus will hold services Sunday at 4:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, American Amcular Degeneration Foundation, Sugar Creek Fire District and will be received at the funeral home.

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Lynn H. Horstmann

Lynn H. Horstmann, 40, of Damiansville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in St. Louis, MO.

Ms. Horstmann was born April 11, 1974 in Belleville, IL to Leander “Lindy” and Florence (Brandmeyer) Horstmann; her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Damiansville.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her daughter, Scarlett Catanzaro; brothers and sisters, Norman (Rosann) Horstmann, Steve (Cheetah) Horstmann, Sharon (Garry) Kalmer, Shirley (Dave) Albers, Ron (friend Chris Rensing) Horstmann all of Damiansville, Nancy Horstmann of Portland, OR, and Debi (Sean) Howard of Las Vegas, NV; a dear friend and Scarlett’s father, Joe Catanzaro of O’Fallon; Scarlett’s paternal grandparents, Teri Kapp of Glen Carbon and Bill White of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Lynn received her degree from McKendree University in Lebanon and was employed as a Social Worker at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Clayton.

She enjoyed biking and the outdoors, spending time with her mother, family and friends, but especially cherished every moment she spent with her daughter, Scarlett and providing her with every opportunity possible.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Damian Catholic Church in Damiansville with Deacon Glenn Netemeyer officiating. A private interment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to a college trust fund at Scott Credit Union, 712 W. US Highway 50, O’Fallon, IL 62269, or received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.

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