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Eugene B. Dierkes, 81, of Germantown, died Monday, June 24, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Dierkes was born July 28, 1931 in Germantown to John and Eugenia (Winter) Dierkes; they preceded him in death.

Also preceded in death by a brothers, Franklin Dierkes and Clarence Dierkes; a sister, Bernice Meyer; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eugene and Mary (Heckenkemper) Meier; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eugenia Dierkes, Leo Scheiper, Antoinette and Lawrence Sommers, Dolores and Robert Zurliene.

He married Esther Meier on October 1, 1958 at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Albers; she survives.

Also surviving are his children Ted (Angela) Dierkes of Germantown, Denise (Rick) Rudis of Collinsville, Ron (Tori) Dierkes of Bloomington, and Carl (Tina) Dierkes of Carlyle; 10 grandchildren, Alison (friend Greg Schulte) and Jonathan Dierkes, Nicholas and Sarah Rudis, Trina (Adam) Brucker, Steven, Darren, and Kyle Dierkes, Ashlyn and Erin Dierkes; 2 great-grandchildren, Elijah and Judah Brucker; a brother, Paul (Flo) Dierkes of Germantown; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Paul Meyer of Trenton, Linus (Bernadine) Meier of Albers, Lucinda Scheiper of St. Libory, and Gerald Meier of Cincinnati, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Eugene worked years ago as a truck driver for Meyer Concrete and later retired from maintenance at Hazlet State Park in Carlyle.

He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and St. Henry’s Men’s Sodality in Germantown, Germantown American Legion Post 325, and was a former Volunteer for the Germantown Fire Department. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster and Deacon Rich Bagby officiating. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 26, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 8:00-9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to the American Heart Association, Germantown Fore Department, of to the donor’s choice and will be received at the funeral home.

The Germantown Fire Department will visit the funeral home at 6:15 pm and the Germantown American Legion will hold services at 7:00 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

David J. Kreke, 53, of Bartelso, died Saturday, June 22, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.

Mr. Kreke was born January 7, 1960 in Breese to Henry “Hank” and Dolores “Blondie” (Grawe) Kreke; they survive in Bartelso.

He married Pam Jensen on October 18, 1986 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso; she survives in Bartelso.

Also surviving are his children, Emily (Craig) Gnaedinger of St. Rose, Laura Kreke of DeSoto, MO, Matthew Kreke of Bartelso, and Sarah Kreke of Bartelso; sisters and brothers, Ellen (Steve) Huegen of Bartelso, Lynn (Ken) Rehkemper of Trenton, Pam (Dan) Rakers of Aviston, Al Kreke of Lebanon, Anita Foster of Beckemeyer, Mark Kreke of Iuka, Michelle (Rick)Taphorn of Carlyle, Brian (Cheryl) Kreke of Bartelso, and Sharon (Keith) Kellermann of Carlyle; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roger and Louise (Simmons) Jensen of Centralia; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Julie (Forest) Langenfeld of Centralia, J.R. (Bobbie) Jensen of Fredericktown, MO and Jeff (Mary Jo) Jensen of Fredericktown, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dave received his B.S. Degree in Accounting from Eastern Illinois University and was a former Agent (1985-1990) for the Internal Revenue Service. He currently was the owner of David J. Kreke and Associates in Bartelso and was the Bartelso Village Clerk.

He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso, Bartelso Knights of Columbus Council 4745, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Bishop Althoff Assembly, and was a former school board member.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso.

Visitation will be Monday, June 24, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

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

Larry J. Kues, 64, of Bartelso, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Mr. Kues was born May 16, 1949 in Breese to Richard and Elvira “Sis” (Spaeth) Kues; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Kues; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Kues, Linda Kues, and Mary Jean Kreke; his father-in-law, Frank “Bud” Kreke; and a nephew, Clint Kues.

He married Karen Kreke on November 12, 1977 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso; she survives in Bartelso.

Also surviving is a son, Eric (Jenna) Kues of Germantown; 2 grandchildren, Mikaela and Jackson Kues; brothers, Robert Kues of Bentonville, AR, Gary (Pat) Kues and Allen (Mary) Kues all of New Baden; his mother-in-law, Celia Kreke of Bartelso; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Wanda (Roger) Gildig of New Baden, Joyce (John) Marshall of New Baden, Don (Jean) Kreke of Bartelso, Deb (Dwayne) Brinkmann of Carlyle, Jackie (Dennis) Koelling of Bartelso, and Jim (Tammy) Kreke of Bartelso; and many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Larry retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He loved gardening, playing cards, deer hunting with his son Eric and grandson Jackson and following his grandchildren’s sporting events.

He was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Bartelso American Legion Post 976, and was a Teamster, Local 50, Belleville.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Bartelso with Fr. Henry Fischer and Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Cecilia Cemetery, Bartelso.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

Memorials can be made to Mater Dei High School, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or to the St, Cecilia Church Building Fund and will be received at the funeral home.

Roger A. Micheel, 85, of Germantown, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home.

Mr. Micheel was born March 4, 1928 in Germantown to Joseph and Elizabeth (Eversgerd) Micheel; they preceded him in death.

He married Marie Ribbing on August 23, 1952 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Belleville; she preceded him in death on June 1, 2012.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Sharon Hemker; a son-in-law, Robert Hemker; brothers, Paul Micheel, Leon Micheel, and Tom Micheel; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Viola Micheel, Dorothy Micheel, Franklin Kennett, August Timmermann, Arnold Ribbing, Johanna and Cletus Wolters, Helen and Edwin “Hoppie” Holtgrave, Ralph and Louis Ribbing, Ray and Mary Ribbing, Eleanor and Marcellus Potthast.

Surviving is a daughter, Carol Hemker of Bartelso; 4 grandchildren, Chris (Gary “Art”) Luebbers of Bartelso, Kevin (Shelly) Hemker of Bartelso, Travis (Jeanna) Hemker of Carlyle, and Nikki Hemker of Breese; 10 great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Brynne, Ava, and Ashlyn Luebbers, Kyra Hemker, Dakota, Olivia, Victoria, and Isabella Hemker, and Logan Reed; sisters, Virginia Kennett of New Baden and Lilly (Clayton “Ish”) Emery of Sunrise, FL; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Agnes (Marcellus “Popeye’) Korte of St. Rose, Betty (Bob) Usselmann of Aviston, and Anna Timmermann of St. Rose.

Roger retired from Scott Air Force Base as a barber after 50+ years of service and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the Germantown American Legion Post 325.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown with Fr. James Buerster officiating. Interment will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Germantown.

Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 pm and again on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 8:00-9:45 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.

The Germantown American Legion will hold services at 7:00 pm Monday evening at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to the Germantown American Legion and will be received at the funeral home.

Gualberd J. Emig, 91, of Trenton, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Aviston Countryside Manor.

Mr. Emig was born November 28, 1921 in Trenton to Elmer and Mary (Bugger) Emig; they preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son Karl Emig; 3 brothers; 1 sister; 12 brothers-in-law; 5 sisters-in-law; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Agnes (Stoff) Luitjohan.

He married Clara Luitjohan on November 27, 1946 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland; she survives in Trenton.

Also surviving are his children, Eileen (Robert) Stein of Mascoutah, Gilbert (Margie) Emig of Trenton, Linda (Gerry) Richter of Aviston, Karin (Wayne) Marti of Highland, Donna (Stan Kalmer) Emig of Mascoutah, Debrah (Jim) Koerkenmeier of Carlyle, and Ronald (Karla) Emig of Mascoutah; 19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and he was anticipating the arrival of his 27th great-grandchild; 11 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law.

Gualberd retired from farming. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Trenton American Legion Post 778, Trenton VFW Post 7983, and Trenton Knights of Columbus Council 2932.

A Memorial Mass will be Monday, May 27, 2013 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton with Fr. Joseph Rascher officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Trenton.

Visitation will be Monday, May 27, 2013 from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Trenton.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Trenton who is in charge of the arrangements.

William L. “Bill” Winkler 85 of Trenton died Wednesday May 22, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.