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James Varel

By The Trenton Sun staff
The Trenton Sun of Trenton, Illinois
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James H. "Jim" Varel, 63, of Bartelso died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital in Breese.

He was born June 24, 1947 in Breese to William and Margaret Varel, nee Hemker, and they both preceded him in death.

He married Elizabeth "Betty" Koopmann April 7, 1970 at St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso, and she sur-vies in Bartelso.

Also surviving are his children, Melissa (Brian) Buchheit of O'Fallon, Jason Varel of Barelso, Eric (Michelle) Varel of Bartelso, Melinda (Pat) Mc-Dermott of Chicago, Amy (Aaron) McLean of Fair-view Heights, Jesse Varel of Bartelso, Melanie (fiance Steve Hursey) Varel of Bartelso, Jeremy Varel of Decatur and Alison Varel of Bartelso; six grandchildren; brothers, Pete (Joan) Varel and Bill (Joann) Varel, all of Bartelso; sisters, Sally (Bernie) Gerdes, Margie (Jim) Wilken, Berna-dette (Gerhard) Kluemke, Flossie (Frank) Schlaut-man, all of Bartelso and Blanche Goebel of New Baden; brothers- and sisters- in law; other relatives and friends.

Mr. Varel was a dairy farmer and member of St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso.

Interment St. Cecilia Cemetery.



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Original Publication Date: September 1, 2010

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