VonHatten, Victor

Victor L. vonHatten, 67, of New Baden, died Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his home. He was born July 17, 1942 in Breese, son of Victor F. and Agnes (Voss) vonHatten. He married Marilyn H. Macke on January 18, 1964 in New Baden and she survives in New Baden. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Victoria (Jeffery) Breckel of Mascoutah, & Linda (James) Miller of New Baden; grandchildren, Joshua Breckel, Emma Breckel, Timothy Chapman, Austin Miller, Lavonda Miller, & Betty Miller; brothers & sisters, Thomas vonHatten of Tooele, UT, Donald (Faye) vonHatten of Trenton, Jeanette (Dan) Huelsmann of Breese, Barbara (Aloys “Turk”) Kuper of Aviston, Mary Frances (Larry) Goebel of Highland, Margaret (Don) Deiters of Trenton, Jean (Paul) Steinmann of Breese, Patricia (William) Warfield of Marine, & Shirley vonHatten of St. Jacob; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Floyd (Carol) Macke of Trenton, Jean Deien of New Baden; & numerous nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David vonHatten in infancy; a sister, Carol Trame; a brother-in-law, Donald Deien and a sister-in-law, Joan Macke. Mr. vonHatten was a member of St. George Parish in New Baden and the UAW Local 325 in Hazelwood, MO. He worked as a laborer for Ford Motor Company until his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2009 at St. George Church in New Baden with Rev. Eugene Neff officiating. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery in New Baden. Friends may call from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, September 10, 2009 and from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Hempen Funeral Home in New Baden. There will be a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the New Baden Fire Department and will be received at the funeral home.