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6A TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 2015Obituaries BELLEVILLE NEWS-DEMOCRAT WWW.BND.COM Joseph Bell, 88, of Col- linsville, born June 2, 1927, in East St. Louis, died Thursday, November 26, 2015, at his residence. Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. Mr. Bell was employed by GMAC for 36 years on the production line.

He volun- teered much of his time to coaching Khoury League baseball and softball. He retired from being a volun- teer fireman with the State Park Fire Department and devoted much time to the hall bingo. Jo- seph was a very giving man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mi- chael and Mary, nee Mor- ro, Bell. Surviving is his wife, Frances, nee Fosnock, Bell; his sons, Davie Bell, Ronnie Bell, and step-son, Rolla Hoffman; his daugh- ters, Tina Bell and Tam- mie Bell; his grandchil- dren, Christopher Bell, Elizabeth Bell, Josh Kilbu- ry, Brandi Kilbury, Jeremy Bell, Jason Bell, Matthew Bell, Rolla Hoffman, and April Hoffman; his three great-grandchildren, Ella Warren, Sierra Finch and Jax Bivens; numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

Donations are appreciat- ed to the Colon Cancer Alliance. Memories and expressions of condolenc- es may be offered at: www.lakeviewfuneralhm- Visitation: Friends may call from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Lake View Funer- al Home, Fairview Heights, Ill. Funeral: Funeral Servic- es will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, in the funeral home chapel.

Interment in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill. LAKE VIEW FUNERAL HOME, Fairview Heights, Ill. Joseph Bell Jeanette M. Bruske, 79, of Collinsville, born Oct. 2, 1936, in East St.

Louis, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015, at her residence. Jeanette was a retired teller from Bank, St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jo- seph and Julia, nee Kocu- rek, Bruske; a sister, Joyce Robinson and a brother-in- law, Robert Spencer. Surviving are her daugh- ter and son, Debbie Greer of Collinsville, and Danny Presley of Granite City, two grandchil- dren, Kayla Presley and Richard (Jenn) Marvich II; a great grandson, Griffin Marvich; three sisters, Joan Spencer of Fairmont City, Victoria (Wil- liam) Murray of Troy, and Mary (Mark) Zajack of Fairmont City, a broth- er-in-law, William Rob- inson of Troy, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at: www.hakassly- Visitation: Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collins- ville, Ill. Funeral: Funeral ser- vice will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Herbert A.

Kassly Funeral Home, Collins- ville, with Fr. John Beveridge officiating. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Collins- ville, Ill. HERBERT A.

KASSLY FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill. Jeanette Bruske Keith M. 78, of Trenton, born April 15, 1937, in Fillmore, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Faith Care Center, High- land, Ill. Keith worked for the State of Illinois Depart- ment of Transportation for 32 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Trenton, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aloy- sius and Thelma, nee Ernst, and three sisters, Mary, Mildred, and Bonelda. Surviving are his nieces, Laura Hill of Haslet, Tex- as, and Dianne Burris of Centralia, his neph- ews, Robert Hill of Arling- ton, Texas, Timothy Hill of Corsica, Texas, Ronald Hill of Bullard, Texas, Thomas Hill of Irving, Texas, and David Cook of Shawnee Mission, a brother-in-law, Chester Cook of Centralia, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorials may be made to the First United Metho- dist Church or to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be received at the church or through Moss Funeral Home, Trenton, Ill. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to: www.moss- funeralhome.com. Visitation: Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, December 3, 2015, at First United Meth- odist Church, Trenton, Ill. Funeral: Funeral Servic- es will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015, at the church, with Pastor Mike Rucker offi- ciating. Interment will follow in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill. MOSS FUNERAL HOME, Trenton, Ill.

Keith O'Malley Death notices that include name, age, community, date of death and funeral services are published free, and are accepted until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Funeral notices, which are published the day after a paid obituary as a service reminder are $25.00. Paid obitu- aries are accepted until 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday. Please call for holiday hours. Obituaries are accepted by telephone at 618-239-2581, by fax at 618-235- 6846, or by e-mail at Eugene Kult, 79, of Belleville, born Jan.

4, 1934, in Ashley, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Ill. Gene graduated from Assumption High School in 1955. He worked for ZIV Steel Company in St. Louis, Mo. Gene retired from the Corps of Engi- neers.

He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, loved gar- dening, polka and dance. Gene was a faithful Chris- tian with much devotion to the Catholic Church. He was a longtime parishioner of St.

Cathedral and for the last 20 years he was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was known for the kind- ness he showed to his friends and those in need; running them on errands, doctor visits, and making sure neighbors had dinner on holidays. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jo- seph and Clara, nee Deer- ing Kult; three brothers, Leonard, Gerald and Ray- mond Kult; and two sis- ters, Rosemary Minton and Joan Niedzwieoki. Surviving are his wife, Janet nee Launius, Kult; his daughter, Laurie (Da- vid) Oberholtzer of Free- burg, his grandchil- dren, Ashley, Jillian and Evan Oberholtzer; his siblings, Caroline Jarrell of Patricia (Larry) Kaburick of Carlin- ville, Shirley (Mark) Holmes of Glen Carbon, Robert (Judy) Kult of Granite City, and Le- roy (Dottie) Kult of Lex- ington, Ky.

Gene is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cou- sins. Memorials may be made to Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital or St. Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at: www.kasslyfuner- al.com. Visitation: Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Decem- ber 2, 2015, at Kassly Mor- tuary, Fairview Heights, Ill. Visitation: Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015, at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, December 3, 2015, St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating. In- terment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Belle- ville, Ill.

KASSLY MORTUARY, Fairview Heights, Ill. Eugene Kult Raymond A. Schaus, 85, of Granite City, born Sept. 19, 1930, in Lemay, was called home Sunday, No- vember 29, 2015. Ray worked as a Servi- soft owner, delivered the St.

Louis Post Dispatch, and worked as a partner with his son, Danny, for the Insta Rain Irrigations Systems. The United States Marine Corp veter- an proudly served his country as a Sergeant dur- ing the Korean Conflict, and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart medals, and the recipient of the Korean Service and United Na- tions medals. He was a dedicated member of Holy Family Parish in Granite City, Ill. Ray enjoyed watching the Cardinals, Rams, Blues and college basketball. He also loved eagle watching with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was an avid reader, enjoyed the symphony; the were his favorite. He was happiest when he had any part of his large family visiting him. His voice soothed every grandchild he proud- ly held. He will be remem- bered for the love and special times shared with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Lee, nee Page, Schaus, whom he married on April 8, 1950, in St.

Louis, and who preceded him on April 22, 2007; a daughter, Anne Marie Benz; his par- ents, William and Anna, nee Bueltmann, Schaus; a daughter-in-law, Kathie Schaus; and a brother, Harold Schaus. Surviving are five sons and four daughters-in-law, Dave Schaus of Granite City, Richard and Vicki Schaus of Granite City, Robert and Cindy Schaus of Granite City, Dan and Carolyn Schaus of Granite City, and Mi- chael and Lora Schaus of Cahokia, two daugh- ters and sons-in-law, Che- ryl and Ricky Moe of Granite City, and Su- san and Greg Faulkner of Granite City, 21 grand- children; twenty six great- grandchildren; a sister-in- law, Marily Schaus of St. Louis, and other ex- tended family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff from Gate- way Regional Medical Hospice for their wonder- ful care and compassion shown to our father and grandfather. Memorials may be made to Gateway Hospice, or to Holy Family School, and may be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.irwincha- pel.com. Visitation: In cele- bration of his life, vis- itation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Decem- ber 2, 2015, at IrwinCha- pel, 3960 Maryville Road, Granite City, Ill. Funeral: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Decem- ber 3, 2015, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Granite City, with Father Jeff Holtman as celebrant.

Burial with full military honors will be at Jefferson Barracks National Ceme- tery, St. Louis, Ill. IRWIN CHAPEL, Granite City, Ill. Raymond Schaus Wilma Stewart, nee Spence, 74, of Nashville, died Friday, November 27, 2015, at Washington County Hospital Extended Care, Nashville, Ill. Wilma was a home- maker and a member of the Easter Star.

She liked to travel and enjoyed cro- cheting. She was preceded in death by her parents, The- ron and Berenice, nee Aug, Spence. Left to mourn her pass- ing are her husband, Glen Stewart of Venedy, whom she married on Nov. 22, 1969, in Carbondale, two sons, Mathew Stewart and wife Khristine of Oakdale, and Daniel Stewart of Beckley, W. five grandchildren, Carly and Joshua Stewart, and Jordyn, Damon and Jeremy Stewart; a sister, Lena Hake and husband Orville of Carbondale, other relatives and friends.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and will be accept- ed by the Campagna Fu- neral Home. Online expressions of sympathy can be made at: www.campagnafuneral- homes.com. Services: Per the wishes of Wilma and her family, cremation was performed and cemetery services will be held at Jefferson Bar- racks National Cemetery, St. Louis, at a later date. CAMPAGNA FUNERAL HOME, Nashville, Ill.

Wilma Stewart RENEE ABRIGHT Renee J. Abright, 60, of Mary- ville died Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Visitation from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral 3 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Lake View Memorial Gardens. Lake View Funeral Home, Fair- view Heights. CLARENCE BOSOMWORTH Clarence M. Bosomworth, 72, of Wood River died Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

There are no services. Burial at a later date in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Woj- strom Funeral Home, Granite City. BETTY BOWLIN Betty L.

Bowlin, 85, of White Water, formerly of Chester died Monday, November 23, 2015. Graveside 11 a.m. Wednes- day at Old DuQuoin Cemetery. McDaniel Lee Funeral Home, Sparta. CHARLES BROOKS Charles Brooks, 78, of Belleville died Wednesday, November 25, 2015.

Visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, Freeburg. Memorial 10 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial in Jefferson Barracks national Cemetery, St.

Louis, Mo. Kalmer Memorial Services, Lebanon. ANTHONY CENTERINO JR. Anthony Centerino 82, of Granite City died Sunday, No- vember 29, 2015. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m.

Thursday at the funeral home and 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Hope Lutheran Church, Granite City. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial in Mt.

Lebanon Cemetery, St. Ann, Mo. Irwin Chapel, Granite City. DAVID CHURCHILL David Churchill, 61, of Georgia, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015. There are no services.

Thomas C. Strickland Sons Funeral Home, Pooler, Ga. JOHN CYGAN John Cygan, 85, of High- land died Sunday, November 29, 2015. Visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 8 to 10 a.m.

Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Burial in St.

Adelbert Cemetery, Fairview Heights. Meridith Funeral Home, Highland. CHRYSTAL DICUS Chrystal Dicus, nee Zobrist, 62, of Highland died Monday, No- vember 30, 2015. Arrangements pending at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home, Highland. CHARLES ENLOW Charles E.

Enlow, 78, of Alton died Monday, November 30, 2015. Visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Burial in Upper Alton Cemetery. Elias, Kallal Schaaf Funeral Home, Alton. EVELYN GALSTER Evelyn Galster, 52, of Chester died Sunday, November 29, 2015. Arrangements pending at Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester. MARCIA HAHN Marcia S.

Hahn, nee Chase, 69, of Columbia died Sunday, Novem- ber 29, 2015. Memorial at a later date. Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights. MYRTLE MATTHEWS Myrtle Matthews, 90, of Alton died Friday, November 27, 2015. Visitation from noon to 2 p.m.

at Dogwood Methodist Church, East Prairie, Mo. Grave- side 2 p.m. at the church ceme- tery. Elias, Kallal Schaaf Funer- al Home, Alton. SHIRLEY MURPHY Shirley M.

Murphy, 74, of Willis- ville died Sunday, November 29, 2015. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 7:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral 11 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Cutler Cemetery. Wilson Funeral Home, Steeleville. BURNELL OWENS Burnell Owens, 74, of Sparta died Friday, November 27, 2015. Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home. Memorial 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial in Tilden Cemetery. Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville.

RICHARD SCHWARZ Richard L. Schwarz, 83, of High- land died Friday, November 27, 2015. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 27, 2015, at the funeral home.

Private Memorial Dec. 28, 2015. Burial in Highland City Cemetery. Spengel-Bou- langer Funeral Home, Highland. LAWRENCE STARMS Lawrence A.

Starms, 63, of Madera Beach, formerly of Belleville died Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Memorial from 4 to 8 p.m. Sat. Dec. 19, 2015, at Swansea Improvement Hall.

DONALD WEBB Donald Judson Webb, 62, of Collinsville died Sunday, Novem- ber 29, 2015. Arrangements pending at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville. BRET WEIL Bret W. Weil, 56, of Vandalia died Sunday, November 29, 2015. Private services at a later date.

Hohlt File Funeral Home, Vandalia. PATRICIA WOODCOCK Patricia A. Woodcock, nee Carroll, 82, of Caseyville died Monday, November 30, 2015. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at St.

Stephen Catholic Church, Caseyville. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Burial in church cemetery. Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville.

DEATHS SEE PAGE 7A.