Forest Addison Feldt, Sr., 74, of Summerfield, died Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
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Robert H. “Bob” Hemker, 62, of Bartelso, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.
He was born April 27, 1950 in Breese to Bernadine (Eversgerd) and Edward Hemker, Sr.; they preceded him in death.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Hemker; a brother, Edward Hemker, Jr.; a sister, Florence “Flossie” Rickhoff-Granda; a brother-in-law, Clarence “Yank” Rickhoff; his mother-in-law, Marie Micheel; and a friend, Luis Hernandez.
Bob married Carol Micheel on September 22, 1972 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Germantown; she survives in Bartelso.
Also surviving are his children, Chris (Gary “Art”) Luebbers of Bartelso, Kevin (Shelly) Hemker of Bartelso, Travis (Jeanna) Hemker of Carlyle, and Nikki Hemker of Breese; 10 grandchildren, Kennedy, Brynne, Ava, and Ashlyn Luebbers, Kyra Hemker, Dakota, Olivia, Victoria, and Isabella Hemker, and Logan Reed; brothers, Louis “Sonny” (Jane) Hemker and Marvin (Janet) Hemker all of Bartelso; a sister, Ethel (Laverne) Zurliene of Beckemeyer; and his father-in-law, Roger Micheel of Germantown.
Bob currently worked as a meat cutter at Germantown Grocery, was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed family, friends, fishing, and spending time on the river.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 13, 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 Friday, April 12, 2013 from 4:00-8:00 PM and again on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Moss Funeral Home in Germantown.
Ernie graduated from Morrisonville High School in 1940 and attended Shurtleff College in Alton, IL for a short time before beginning work at Laclede Steel in Alton, IL. He enlisted in the Marine Corps at the start of WWII, and served in the Pacific Campaign until his honorable discharge with a rank of Corporal in 1945.
He married Alma Rose Millburg, his high school sweetheart, on October 11, 1945. Ernie then began a career as a grocer and butcher, owning a number of grocery stores throughout southern Illinois, before retiring in 1984. His last store was Ernie’s Market in Pocahontas.
He was a member of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Breese.
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Oberto and Adele (Monetti) Menietti; his wife Alma, who died September 2, 2002; a brother, Dominic Menietti; and a grandson , Michael John Menietti.
Surviving are his children, Michael (Emily) Menietti of Valrico, FL, Douglas (Stephanie) Menietti of Iowa City, IA, Judith (Jim) Allard of Lake, MI, Anna (Terry) Davis of Webster Groves, MO, Allen (Darlene) Menietti of Breese, IL, Bonnie (Carl) Dasenbrock of Auburn, GA, and William (Lori) Menietti of Citrus Springs, FL; 18 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.
Dorothy L. Haag, 89, of Breese died Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.
She was born August 26, 1923 in Beckemeyer to Bernard and Anna (Vandeloo) Isaak; they preceded her in death.
She married E Robert Haag II on January 22, 1944 at St. Anthony Church in Beckemeyer. He preceded her in death July 7, 1975.
Also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Judy Haag; a great granddaughter, Sadie Haag; brothers, Alphonse Isaak, Ray Isaak, and Walter Isaak; a sister, Laura Carrigan; brothers-in-law, Joe Carrigan and Emil Garcia; and sisters-in-law Eileen Isaak and Zelma Isaak.
Surviving are her children, E. Robert “Bob” (Earlene) Haag III of Breese, James “Chip” (Barb) Haag of Breese, Rena (Dominic) Sabatino of Lebanon.
14 grandchildren Dana (Duane) Timmermann, Deann (Dr. Greg) Boivin, Rob (Dana) Haag, Aaron (Theresa) Haag, Dodie (Mark) Horrenkamp, Mike Haag, Nick (Kelly) Haag, Mark (Natalie) Haag, Greg (Joy) Haag, Matt (Lori) Haag, Allison (Dean) Zeisset, Dominie (Brandon) Donat, Dr. Gabriella Sabatino, Luciana Sabatino.
25 great grandchildren. 1 great great granddaughter
A sister Bernice (Bob) Schmidt of Centralia
Sisiters-in-law Etts Isaak of Ballwin, MO and Lori Garcia of Breese
Dorothy was a homemaker.
Member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and Altar Sodality, Daughters of Isabella Precious Blood Circle 718, Charter member of St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, Red Hat Ladies.
Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday February 23, 2013 a 10:00 am att St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese
Visitation will be held on Friday February 22 from 4 to 8 PM and Saturday February 23 from 8 to 9:30 am at the Moss Funeral Home in Breese
Memorials can be made to All Saints Academy or Mater Dei High School and will be received at the funeral home.
David A. “Dave” Tabaska, 50, of Breese, died Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese.
Mr. Tabaska was born September 18, 1962 in Milwaukee, WI to Gerald “Jerry” and Ursula (Stallings) Tabaska; they survive in Breese.
Also surviving is a brother, Jack (Rosanne) Tabaska of O’Fallon, MO.
Dave received Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical Engineering and Mathematics from Colorado School of Mines and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. He worked in Computer Maintenance for the United States Census Bureau. He was a member of St. Dominic Church in Breese and was very patriotic and enjoyed studying the history of the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and WWII.
A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese with Fr. Patrick Peter officiating. Interment will follow in St. Dominic/St. Augustine Cemetery, Breese.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 9:00-11:00 AM at St. Dominic Church in Breese.
Memorials can be made to the Kidney Foundation and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home in Breese who is in charge of the arrangements.
George B. Kampwerth 70 of St. Rose died Thursday January 31, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville.