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Clinton County |
Obituaries
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Clinton County |
Martin Leroy Herbst
Breese, IL - Martin L. "Marty" Herbst, 73, a lifelong resident of Breese died at his home on Saturday, May 3, 2008 from complications of lung cancer.
He was born on May 9, 1935 in Breese, son of Edward and Elizabeth (Deien) Herbst. He married Erla M. Foehner on July 16, 1953 at St. John's Church in Breese and they had 54 wonderful years of marriage together.
Mr. Herbst is survived his wife; son Timothy Herbst , wife Christine and stepson Christopher of Greenville; son Daniel Herbst, wife Diana and children Grace and Benjamin of Breese; grandson Kyle Herbst, wife Erica and daughters Beyhlee and Uryjah of Breese; and sister Betty Wood and husband Marion of Collinsville, IL. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters Elsie Mae Belcher, Ruth Pfister and his brother Eugene Herbst.
Mr. Herbst grew up in Breese and was employed by General Motors in St. Louis for 30 years. Following his retirement from G.M., Mr. Herbst worked for over 15 years at the Mid County Auto Supply in Breese. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Mr. Herbst was an avid bowler, golfer and hockey fan. Mr. Herbst served as a little league coach and had been a member of both the Jaycees and Lion's Club in Breese.
Mr. Herbst was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Breese. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Moss Funeral Home, followed by a brief service. Memorials may be made to the St. Johns United Church of Christ Cemetery Fund or to Hospice Care. [Breese Journal, May 7, 2008 - Submitted By Daniel Herbst]
Teeters
Carlyle - William Teeters, 31, was killed instantly north of Ferrin while at work placing machinery for the drilling of an oil well. He slipped and was caught by a heavy piece of the machinery. His head was crushed. His home was in Bridgeport. Teeters leaves a widow.
[Ste. Marie Tribune, Jasper Co, IL, Friday, December 19, 1913 - Submitted by K. Torp]