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Vincent B. “Van” Thuenemann, January 06, 2014
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Thomas H. Stewart, January 08, 2014
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Lois M. Lane, January 12, 2014
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Bernadette C. Sparlin, January 12, 2014
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Clarence A. Bargetzi, January 15, 2014
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Randy L. Jacobs, January 21, 2014
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Kenneth W. Hanselman, January 24, 2014
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Paula J. Koley, January 26, 2014
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Erik L. “Gomie” Marin (aka: Gary E. Warning), February 02, 2014
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Theresa L. “Terrie” Voss, February 06, 2014
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Melvin R. Reinacher, February 09, 2014
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Maurice E. Hartlieb, February 16, 2014
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Madelyn C. Grotefendt, February 19, 2014
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William H. “Bill” Dickerson, February 21, 2014
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Raymond M. Bircher, February 28, 2014
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Joseph M. Fernandez
Joseph Marshall Fernandez, age 88 of Alhambra, IL, died Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Alhambra Care Center in Alhambra, IL.
He was born on Tuesday, April 28, 1925, in Cherryvale, KS, the son of Vidal and Mary (nee Yglesias) Fernandez, Sr.
Joseph was born in Cherryvale, KS; lived in St. Louis; Beckemeyer, IL; East Saint Louis, IL. He attended East Saint Louis Senior High School. He was drafted into the U.S. Navy on July 29, 1943, with duties aboard the USS Giansar in the South Pacific. He worked 51 years in the Livestock sales business at National Stockyards in East St. Louis. He moved to Pierron, after retirement; then to the nursing home 12 years ago.
Survivors include:
Brother – Conrad (Mary) Fernandez, Granite City, IL
Sister – Geraldine Genetti, Farimont City, IL
Brother – Angel (Louise) Fernandez, Collinsville, IL
Many Nieces & Nephews
Many Great Nieces & Nephews
He was preceded in death by:
Father – Vidal Fernandez, Sr.
Mother – Mary Fernandez nee Yglesias
Brother – Vidal Fernandez, Jr.
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois.
Mr. Fernandez requested his body to be donated to science.
Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of the donor’s choice.
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Marie H. Luber
Marie H. Luber, age 94 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 02, 2014, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL.
She was born on Monday, April 07, 1919, in St. Rose, IL, the daughter of August “Gus” and Anna (nee Haselhorst) Wessel.
On Thursday, November 25, 1943, she married Herbert A. Luber who passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012.
She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL; former member of the Daughters of Isabella – Sacred Heart Circle #237, Highland, IL.
Born at St. Rose, Illinois; attended St. Rose School. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL, as a nurse’s aide. Following her marriage she stayed home and reared her boys. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking pies and cakes and was very faithful to her church. She and her husband lived in Pierron, IL until 35 years ago when they moved to Highland.
Survivors include:
Son – Denis A. (Silvia) Luber, Marietta, GA
Son – Joseph H. (Jan) Luber, Bloomington, IL
Son – Roy A. (Gloria) Luber, Kirkwood, MO
Son – Mark E. (Beverly) Luber, St. Louis, MO
Son – Ron L. (Diana) Luber, Highland, IL
Son – Lawrence K. (Teresa) Luber, Kingsport, TN
Son – Gary F. (Mary) Luber, Oswego, IL
Sister – Betty (Norbert) Venhaus, St. Peters, MO
Brother – Anthony (LaVerne) Wessel, Montgomery City, MO
Seventeen Grandchildren
Fifteen Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Father – August “Gus” Wessel
Mother – Anna Wessel, nee Haselhorst
Husband – Herbert A. Luber (died 05/21/2012)
Brother – Alphonse Wessel
Sister – Veronica Gall
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 06, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, on Friday, March 07, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 07, 2014, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Pierron, IL, with Father Scott A. Snider, Parochial Vicar, officiating.
Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in Highland, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois.
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Laura M. Kapp
Laura Marie Kapp, age 92 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, March 02, 2014, at Relais Bonne Eau in Edwardsville, IL. She was born September 08, 1921, in Aviston, IL, the daughter of Joseph Frank and Bertha Johanna (nee Poettker) Litteken. On November 05, 1946, she married Edgar Ben Kapp who passed away on April 16, 2009. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. She was also a member of Helvetia Sharpshooters Society, KC Ladies, VFW and American Legion Auxillary. . Laura and her husband farmed Northeast of Highland, raising livestock and grain. They enjoyed traveling. Survivors include: Daughter – Margaret A. (Eugene) Feldmann, Worden, IL Son – Thomas E. (Deb) Kapp, Edwardsville, IL Son – Alan C. (Pat) Kapp, Marine, IL Daughter – Diann M. Washburn, Bunker Hill, IL Grandchild – Terry L. (Michele) Feldmann, Metamora, IL Grandchild – Scott A. (Julie) Feldmann, Staunton, IL Grandchild – Mark J. (Cindy) Feldmann, Worden, IL Grandchild – Danny G. (Ashleigh) Feldmann, Staunton, IL Grandchild – Kendall K. Kendrick, Troy, IL Grandchild – Kasey K. (Wendy) Kapp, Maryville, IL Grandchild – Kylee D. (Kory) Kuba, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild – Todd R. (Ashley) Kapp, St. Jacob, IL Grandchild – Heather M. Washburn, Staunton, IL Grandchild – Tyler L. (Danielle) Washburn, Staunton, IL Great Grandchildren – Nineteen . Sister – Ruth (Clarence) Kapp, Highland, IL Sister – Jane (Joseph) Gephart, Aviston, IL Sister – Judy (Jim) Boehler, Aviston, IL Brother – Leo (Pat) Litteken, Albers, IL Brother – Maurice “Matt” (Bonny) Litteken, Highland, IL Brother In-law – Nelson H. (Marilyn) Kapp Sister In-law – Lorene M. Hollenkamp Brother In-law – Bernard Brown She was preceded in death : Father – Joseph Frank Litteken Mother – Bertha Johanna Litteken nee Poettker Husband – Edgar Ben Kapp died 4/16/2009 Sister – Esther Trame Sister – Irene Holtgrave Sister – Bertha Thole Brother – Chester Litteken Brother – Leonard Litteken Brother – Joseph Litteken Brother – Stanley Litteken Brother – Jerome Litteken Sister In-law – Mary Ann Brown Sister In-law – Delores “Sis” Litteken Sister In-law – Frances E. Mersinger Sister In-law – Alvera Kapp Sister In-law – Margaret J. Werner Sister In-law – Bernice M. Hollenkamp Sister In-law – Mildred Kapp Brother In-law – George J. Kapp Brother In-law – Edwin Kapp Brother In-law – John E. Kapp Brother In-law – Andrew Thole Brother In-law – Eugene Trame Brother In-law – Steve Holtgrave Brother In-law – Ralph Hollenkamp Brother In-law – Urban Mersinger Brother In-law – Gary Werner Brother In-law – Joe Hollenkamp Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 05, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, on Thursday, March 06, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 06, 2014, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Charles A. Edwards officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern IL, or Masses.
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Madelyn C. Grotefendt
Madelyn C. Grotefendt, age 79 of Marine, IL, died Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Rosewood Care Center in Edwardsville, IL.
She was born on Saturday, March 10, 1934, in Michael, IL, the daughter of Otto and Agnes (nee Sebacher) Gotway.
On Saturday, October 25, 1958, she married Delmar D. Grotefendt who passed away December 26, 2007.
She was a member of Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church, Marine, Illinois.
Madelyn was born in Michael, Illinois and spent her younger years in St. Louis, MO. She graduated from Murphsyboro High School, Murphysboro, IL, in 1952 and then worked as a secretary at SIU-C. She met her husband on a blind date and they later married and moved to Marine, IL. She helped her husband operate the farm and reared her family. She knitted afghans and sweaters and loved to read and do jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include:
Daughter – Sabrina A. (Jim) Bowling, Edwardsville, IL
Daughter – Shari L. (Tom) Smugala, Columbia, IL
Grandchild – Emily A. (significant other-Zac A. Cochran) Bowling, Saint Louis, MO
Grandchild – Samantha L. Smugala, Jasper, IN
Grandchild – Nicole L. Smugala, Saint Louis, MO
Grandchild – Aaron J. Bowling, Edwardsville, IL
Grandchild – Jordan T. Smugala, Columbia, IL
Brother – Gerald (Judy) Gotway, Marion, IL
Sister – Mona Gotway, Sugar Land, TX
She was preceded in death by:
Father – Otto E. Gotway
Mother – Agnes Gotway (nee Sebacher)
Husband – Delmar D. Grotefendt (died 12/26/2007)
Sister – Ladonna Crimmins
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, February 21, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church in Marine, IL., with Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Marine, IL, officiating and Rev. Philip Kershner, United Church of Christ of Marine, Marine, IL, co-officiating.
Interment will be at Marine Cemetery in Marine, IL.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hoyleton Childrens’ Home or St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.
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Lenore L. Frey
Lenore L. Frey, age 92 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 27, 2014, at Gardens of Statesville in Statesville, NC. She was born February 25, 1922, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Milton Fred and Linda Mary (nee Hug) Matter. On November 25, 1941, she married Ralph George Frey who passed away on November 18, 2004. She was also a member of Lee Iten American Legion Post 549 Auxillary. Mrs. Frey grew up on the Matter farm Northwest of Highland. She graduated from Highland High School in 1940. She raised her unique family and was a fun-loving lady.She was a member of the Out House Trio and took many trips to New Glarus to play for over 35 years. She wintered in Florida and she enjoyed cooking. She enjoyed travel and had visited every State, along with South America, Europe and Asia. Gathering with friends brought her great joy. Survivors include : Son – William “Willie” M. (Patty) Frey, Highland, IL Son – Jerard “J.R.” R. (Vicky) Frey, Lake Worth, FL Daughter – Linda J. (Louis) Huffman, Statesville, NC Grandchild – Gayle A. (Kristin) Frey, Highland, IL Grandchild – Tricia D. (Brad) Rembisz, Highland, IL Grandchild – Molly K. (Scott) Hemberger, Springfield, IL Grandchild – Matt D. (Lucy) Frey, Butte, MT Grandchild – Brian Huffman, Statesville, NC Grandchild – Anna L. (John) Winger, Statesville, NC Great Grandchild – Riley E. Frey, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Crue W. Frey, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Lyla M. Rembisz, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Clark W. Rembisz, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Phoebe J. Hemberger, Springfield, IL Great Grandchild – Briar D. Frey, Butte, MT Great Grandchild – Shasa K. Frey, Butte, MT Great Grandchild – Olivia Lyn “Liv” Winger, Statesville, NC Great Grandchild – Robert Louis Winger, Statesville, NC Great Grandchild – John Carlyle Winger, Statesville, NC Beloved Pet Dog – Lizzie . She was preceded in death : Father – Milton F. Matter died 1/4/85, Highland, IL Mother – Linda M. Matter, nee Hug died 4/27/84, Highland, IL Husband – Ralph G. Frey died 11/18/04, Highland, IL Great Grandchild – Hank James Rembisz died 3/27/2007 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Memorial funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Frank Messersmith speaking. Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or Keystone Cemetery.
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