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Robert G. “Smitty” Rickhoff, age 83 of Breese, IL, born August 11, 1932 in Lookingglass Twp, IL to the late Henry and Frances, nee Luebke, Rickhoff, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his residence.

Smitty was a Veteran of the United States Army, retired from the Jefferson-Smurfit Corp. in Highland, IL, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese, IL, Breese American Legion Post 252, Carlyle VFW Post 3523, and the United Steelworkers Local 1215.

Surviving is his wife Lucille, nee Bergmann, Rickhoff, of Breese, IL, whom he married September 4, 1956 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers, IL; his daughters, Nancy Huelsmann and husband Dale and Marla Strieker and husband Curt all of Breese, IL; 3 grandchildren, Nicole Voss and husband Scott, Jason “Jay” Strieker and wife Brittany, and Courtney Strieker; 3 great-grandchildren, Maddie Voss, Tucker and Tinley Strieker; his siblings, Paul “Massey” Rickhoff and wife Betty of Bartelso, IL and Loretta “Tootie” Trame of Carlyle, IL; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Ann Gehrs and husband Jim of Swansea, IL and Sally Bergmann of Alpharetta, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Alfred “Bigfoot” Rickhoff; a sister, Bernice Loepker; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, August “Augie” Trame, Fronie Rickhoff, Vic Loepker, Ceil and Ferdie Thien, Adele and August Sundrup. Lawrence “Pete” Bergmann, Joseph “Fritz” and Ruth Bergmann.

A Memorial Mass will be Friday, August 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese, IL with Fr. Chuck Tuttle officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic~St. Augustine Cemetery in Breese, IL.

Visitation will held Thursday, August 13, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Friday, August 14, 2015 from 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese, IL.

Memorials can be made in the form of Masses or to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Breese and will be received at the funeral home.

The Breese American Legion will hold services at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Thomas J. “Tom” Snyder, age 84 of Pocahontas, IL and formerly of Northlake, IL, born November 29, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Alyce, nee Bechtel, Snyder, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Snyder was a veteran of the United State Marine Corps., and retired as an Executive in the life claims division of Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance Company. He enjoyed square dancing, cars, and guns.

Surviving is his wife Patricia, nee Blum, Snyder of Pocahontas, whom he married February 5, 1955 in Schiller Park, IL; his children, Mark Snyder and wife Charlene of Centralia, IL, Neal Snyder and wife Jill of Hoffman Estates, IL, Dale Snyder and wife Brenda of Northlake, IL and Amy Ciborowski and husband Mike of Trenton, IL; 7 grandchildren, Chris Snyder and wife Jena, Cory Snyder, Rob Snyder, Connie Ramirez and husband Danny, Tim Snyder, Keith Ciborowski, and Kyle Ciborowski; siblings, Dona Hayden of Venice, FL, Jesse Snyder and wife Deborah of Venice, FL, and Susan Minckley and husband David of Berwyn, IL; and sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Alice Snyder of Davenport, IA and Joy Jeschke and husband John of Branson, MO.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Myra Snyder; a grandson, Keven Ciborowski; a brother, Gordon Snyder; and brothers-in-law, Thomas Hayden, Dennis Blum, and Richard Blum.

Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton, IL with Rev. Mike Rucker officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Trenton, IL.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Trenton, IL.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the funeral home.

Alvin (“Al”) F. Schroeder, 93, of Bartelso, died on Saturday, August 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. Al was born April 2, 1922 in Bartelso, the son of Henry and Caroline (Eilers) Schroeder. Following his service in the Navy during World War II, Al married Wilhelmine Ripperda on August 6, 1946 in St. Rose, and she passed away on May 19, 2013.
Al was a carpenter and worked for many years for Fournie Contracting in Belleville until his retirement in 1987. Upon his retirement, Al built a home in Bartelso and spent his time woodworking, playing cards and simply enjoying his family and retirement. Al was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso and its Mens Sodality, and since May 1942 a Third Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Bartelso Council No. 4745. Al was also a member of the VFW of Bartelso and Trenton and the American Legion of Bartelso.
Al is survived by five children: Patricia Albers of New Baden, Mary Lou (Paul) Sutphin of Belleville, Sharon (Ken) Albers of Germantown, Susan (Bob) Hoff of O’Fallon and David (Cathie) Schroeder of Aviston; a son-in-law, Jim Robke of Aviston; fourteen grandchildren: Mike (Sharon) Robke, Lynn (Mike) Mallott, Cheryl (Tim) Heath, Angie (Terry) Becherer, Mark (Devon Hayden) Albers, Robyn (Brian) Friederich, Clint (Chrissie) Albers, Kathleen (Polly Johnston) Wildhaber, Keith (Victoria) Wildhaber, Raquel (Craig) Koerkenmeier, Jared (Lisa) Schroeder, Elizabeth (Ryan Thole) Schroeder, Alicia (David) Hobart and Ryan (Katie) Johnson; one step-grandchild: Katie Hoff; eighteen great-grandchildren: Kaley and Tyler Robke, Cheyenne and Todd Heath, Garrett and Abby Becherer, Claire and Cami Friederich, Laney and Brandon Albers, Allison and Jacob Koerkenmeier, Lacey and Sophie Schroeder, Shawn Noel, Lindsey and Brett Yearian and Riley Johnson; one step-great-grandchild: Amanda Bobby; and one step-great-great-grandchild: Ethan Bobby; brothers Frank (Agnes) Schroeder of Bartelso and Cletus Schroeder of Germantown; and sister-in-laws Dorothy Schroeder and Joanie Schroeder, both of Germantown, Mary Ann Brueggemann of Belleville, and Janet Ripperda and Elinor Ripperda, both of Highland.
Al was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Robke, two grandchildren: Todd Robke and Rhonda Albers; step-grandchild: Keli Hoff; sisters, Adeline Schroeder, Frances Wieking, Laurentine Koczur, Cornelia “Babe” Schomaker and Alvina Heet; brothers, Edward and Henry; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Henry Heet, Arthur Schomaker, Oscar Wiecking, Alphonse, Vincent, John, Margaret, Raymond, Edward, Ruth, Joseph, Virginia, Clarence and Jerome Ripperda, Alex and Josephine Hood, Herman and Catherine Buscher, Henry Koczur and Dolores Schroeder.
Funeral mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Memorials can be made to St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Heartland Hospice, 333 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, IL 62208, Paula Tebbe’s Care Givers or to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.mossfuneralhome.com

Gerry A. Richter, age 62 of Aviston, IL, born February 27, 1953 in E. St. Louis, IL, a son of Virgil and Bernice, nee Wellen, Richter, died Monday, July 20, 2015 near Boulder, IL.

Mr. Richter retired as a steelworker from Granite City Steel in Granite City, IL and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston, IL. Gerry enjoyed spending time with his family and was an avid outdoorsman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gualberd and Clara, nee Luitjohan, Emig; and a brother-in-law, Karl Emig.

Surviving is his wife, Linda, nee Emig, Richter, whom he married November 25, 1978 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton, IL; his children, Tara Richter of Fort Worth, TX, Shawna Ryerson and husband Matt of Lincoln, NE, and Lane Richter and wife Clara of St. Louis, MO; 2 grandchildren, Lydia Ryerson and Sam Richter, and was awaiting the arrival of his 3rd grandchild; siblings, Ron Richter and wife Patty of Denver, CO, Dan Richter and wife Coleen of Shiloh, IL, Judy Winchester and husband Steve of Waynesville, NC, Dale Richter and wife Mary Jo of Aviston, IL, John Richter and wife Mary of Platte City, MO, and Pat Richter of Aviston, IL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Eileen Stein and husband Bob of Fayetteville, IL, Gilbert Emig and wife Margie of Trenton, IL. Karin Marti and husband Wayne of Highland, IL, Donna Emig and friend Stan Kalmer of Swansea, IL, Deb Koerkenmeier and husband Jim of Carlyle, and Ron Emig and husband Karla of Mascoutah, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be Friday, July 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston, IL with Fr. Daniel Friedman officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Aviston, IL

Visitation will be Friday, July 24, 2015 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston, IL.

Memorials can be made to Rhett Syndrome Association of Illinois or to the family wishes so that they can make a private donation to something/someone close to their heart and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th, Breese, IL 62230 who is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles H. Wallace, age 93 of Trenton, born November 26, 1922 in Quincy, MA, a son of John and Beatrice, nee Anderson, Wallace, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at his residence.

Mr. Wallace was a veteran of the United States Army and formerly worked at the Derby Academy in Hingham, MA, the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA, and finally at the Automated Logistics Management Services Agency in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton, the Trenton American Legion Post 778, and the Paul Revere Lodge AF & AM in Brockton, MA.

He is survived by his wife Doreen, nee Olliff, Wallace, whom he married July 11, 1953 in Easton, MA; his children, Richard Wallace and wife Maria of San Antonio, TX, Scott Wallace of Edwardsville, Steven Wallace and wife Brenda of Trenton, and Sue Wallace of Trenton; and 4 grandchildren, Ricardo and Stephanie Sanchez, Brittany and Stephanie Wallace.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister and her husband, Clare and Bill Burt.

A Memorial Service will be at a later date at St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton with the inurnment in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.

Memorials can be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Trenton and will be received through Moss Funeral Home, 105 S. Main, Trenton, IL 62293 who is in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Venhaus retired as the head groundskeeper at Cardinal Creek Golf Course on Scott Air Force Base. Elmer was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Men’s Sodality, an Honorary Life Member of the Trenton Knights of Columbus Council 2932, and a former member of the Trenton Fire Department. He enjoyed camping, deer hunting, watching Cardinal Baseball, and spending time with his family.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie, nee Trame, Venhaus, whom he married August 20, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton and she died December 29, 2003; a son, David Venhaus; brothers, Edward Venhaus, Lawrence “Pep” Venhaus, and Ludwig Venhaus; sisters, Marcella Venhaus, Frieda Kohlbrecher, Florence Holtgrave, and his twin, Alma “Sis” Rohling’ and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Blanche Venhaus, Joseph Kohlbrecher, Cletus Holtgrave, Edmund Rohling, August Trame, Henry Trame, Edwin and Irene Trame, Lawrence and Irma Trame, Arnold and Odelia Trame, Eugene and Esther Trame, Theodore and Margaret Trame, and Joseph Trame.

Surviving are his children, Mary Blaney and husband Larry, Dennis Venhaus, and Sharon Ritzheimer and husband Brad all of Trenton; a daughter-in-lae, Janet Venhaus of Trenton; his grandchildren, Lisa Wessel and husband Mark, Lynn Gall and husband Chad, Ryan Venhaus and wife Bobbe, Adam Venhaus and wife Allie, Travis Venhaus and wife Amy, Cole and Alex Ritzheimer; 7 great-grandchildren, Ellie and Carson Wessel, Anna and Bennett Gall, Ava and Reece Venhaus, and Hayden Venhaus; his siblings, Bernard “ Junior” Venhaus and wife Rosemary of Aviston, Vera Tonnies and husband Larry of Trenton, and Esther “Essie” Kues of St. Louis; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Trame of Mattoon; and numerous nieces and nephews.