Crawford County Obits A to M

Special thanks to Rob Vieman, Publisher of Three Rivers Publishing, who has graciously agreed to let us archive the Obituaries from his three news papers in Crawford County.

William Robert Achurch

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

William Robert Achurch
    William Robert Achurch of Steelville, Missouri, was born September 20, 1929 in Steelville, Missouri to Alfred Felix Achurch and Connie Verle (Cole) Achurch and passed away April 14, 2009 at his home at the age of 79 years.
    On April 10, 1955, he was married to Jane Alice Graham.
    He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
    He is survived by his wife of Steelville, Missouri; two sons, Roger Achurch and wife Lavada of Steelville, Missouri and Dale Achurch and wife Mary Lee of Wilmington, California; one daughter, Brenda Kay McDonald of Sullivan, Missouri; two grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    A private family burial was held at the Meramac Hills Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.

Lulu Virginia Adair

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Lula Virginia Adair
    Lula Virginia Adair of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, July 8, 1928 at Marianna, Arkansas to Charles Mitchell Holt and Nellie Mae (nee Hendrix) Holt and passed away Friday, May 22, 2009 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 14 days.
    Lula was the loving mother of nine children.
    She spent her life taking care of her children and family. In her younger years she worked at the Midway Café were she was the dishwasher and cook. She truly enjoyed cooking and was excellent at it. She always enjoyed listening to gospel music, watching the Andy Griffin Show, growing her tomatoes, but what she enjoyed and loved most was her family and spending time with them.
    Lula was united in marriage on September 17, 1970 to Wilbert Adair and they have spent the last 39 years enjoying life and being with family.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nellie Mae Holt; two sons, Billy Ray and Kenneth A. Harrison; one daughter, Margaret Highfill; one sister, Vennie Cooney; three brothers, Clarence, Dickey and Kenneth Holt; two brothers-in-law, Glenn Charles Adair and Russell Bouse; other relatives and friends.
    She is survived by her husband, Wilbert Adair of Cuba, Missouri; six children, John and wife Marsha Harrison of Bourbon, Missouri, Mary Harrison of St. James, Missouri, Jimmy and wife Josie Harrison of Cuba, Missouri, Joe and wife Bobby Harrison of Saginaw, Michigan, Shirley and husband Casper Werdenhausen of Bland, Missouri and William and wife Chiquita Harrison of Rolla, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great great grandson; one brother, Roger Holt of Marianna, Arkansas; three sisters-in-law, Wilma and husband Fred Bouse, Bert and husband Larry Bouse and Charlotte Bouse, all of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was held Monday, May 25, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
    Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Don Vaughn officiating. Special music for the service will be “Go Rest High on that Mountain,” “Sissy’s Song” and “When He Reached Down His Hand for Me.”
    Interment at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.

Viola Rosa Agricola

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Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Viola Rosa Agricola
    Viola Rose Agricola of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Jennings, Missouri was born April 29, 1913 to Frederick and Ida (Schmidt) Cluss in St. Louis, Missouri and   passed away on Friday, May 29, 2009 at the Cuba Manor in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 96 years.
    On April 28, 1934, Viola and August John Agricola were married in St. Louis, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1966.
    Viola enjoyed life and loved to garden, sew, cook and dance. She had been an active member of the senior citizen clubs in St. Louis for many years. Viola was known for her fastidious housekeeping skills and wonderful cooking.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Ida Cluss; husband, August; two brothers, Frederick Cluss and Edwin Cluss; two half-brothers, Charles Pitts and Walter Pitts and one sister, Flora White.
    She is survived by one daughter, Judy Wiget and husband Frank of Steelville, Missouri; one son Richard John Agricola and wife Shirley of Durham, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Jeffrey Agricola and wife Shannon, Kathy Pearson and husband Edward and Frank David Wiget and wife Barbara; three great grandchildren, Edward A. Pearson II, Dorthea Michelle Pearson and Crystal Ann Wiget; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
    Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 2, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of “I Am Weak But Thou Art Strong” and “Amazing Grace” was sang and played by Rev. Jerry Beers. A poem was read by great granddaughter, Crystal Wiget.
    Casket bearers were Richard Agricola, Ed Pearson, Edward Pearson II, Frank Wiget, David Wiget and Barbara Wiget.
    Committal prayer and burial were at the Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.

Koradine C. Alexander

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Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Koradine C. Alexander
Koradine C. Alexander of Cuba, Missouri was born on July 9, 1915 in Cook Station, Missouri to the union of Edward J. Smith and Maud Etta Musgraves Smith and passed away on Friday, June 5, 2009 at Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri at the age of 93 years, 10 months, and 27 days.
Koradine married William Ray Alexander on May 16, 1935 in Steelville, Missouri and to this union three children were born.
    She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Cuba, Missouri where she had been active in the Woman’s Missionary Union as president as well as an officer in the Baptist associations in nearby counties. She also was a member of the Extension Club and Carr Friendship Club.
Koradine served along side her husband Rev. Ray Alexander when he pastored several country churches in the area. She enjoyed quilting and crocheting.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Maud Smith; husband, Ray; infant sister; brother, Orville Kenneth (Loretta) Smith, sisters-in-law, Delma Martin and Dolly (Noel) Alexander; and grandson, Kyle Miller.
    She is survived by her children, Jack (Arlene) Alexander of Cuba, Missouri, Donna Rae (Keith) Miller of Springfield, Missouri and Deborah Kay (Robert) Templeton of Conover, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Joe (Geraldine) Alexander; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. with funeral service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating.
    Burial at Carr Cemetery, Cook Station, Missouri with pallbearers, Ron Smith, Tim Smith, Jerry Martin, Mike Ransom, Chris Ransom, and Joe Alexander.
    All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.

Juanita Anderson

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Juanita Anderson
    Juanita Anderson of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 5, 1946 at Doniphan, Missouri to Ed and Dorothy (Deckard) Meadors and passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the age of 62 years.
    She was a devoted Christian who had a beautiful personality and was always giving. She enjoyed cooking and participating in the lives of her family. She could be the life of the party and would see to the needs of those around her.
    She attended the Freedom Mission in Sullivan, Missouri where her son, Ronnie, is pastor.
    On June 12, 1981 she was united in marriage to David Anderson at Miami, Oklahoma.
    Juanita is survived by her husband; two sons, Kenneth Evans and wife Connie of Doniphan, Missouri and Pastor Ronnie Evans and wife Daisy of Stanton, Missouri; three stepsons, David Anderson and wife Carolyn of St. Clair, Missouri, Mark Anderson of St. Clair, Missouri and Adam Anderson of Union, Missouri; one stepdaughter, Bonnie King of Springfield, Missouri; six brothers, Lawrence, Guy and Carel Meadors, all of Doniphan, Missouri, Bill Meadors of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Darrel and Eddie Meadors of Doniphan, Missouri; five sisters, Marie Tucker of Doniphan, Missouri, Ariva Vaughn of Springdale, Arkansas, Mearell Henson of Pueblo, Colorado, Doris Tucker of Staunton, Illinois and Peggy Norton of St. Charles, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2009 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastors Edward Anglin, Greg Tucker and Ronnie Evans officiating. Interment in the Bourbon Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri.

Joseph Elmer Ariola

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Joseph Elmer Ariola
    Joseph Elmer Ariola of Steelville, Missouri was born Sunday, March 11, 1928 in Paragould, Arkansas to Montezuma Ariola and Georgia Raye Vines Ariola and passed away at his home near Steelville, Missouri Sunday, May 17, 2009 at the age of 81 years, 2 months, and 6 days.
    Joseph served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp. After being discharged from the service, he was self-employed as a painter and construction worker.
    He married Dorothy “Dottie” Laverne Caldwell on October 2, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union four children were born.
    He and Dottie lived in St. Louis, Missouri, Phoenix, Arizona, Florida, and California during their married life. They built their home on the property they purchased in 1982 and moved there in 1986. Joseph was a former member of the Davisville American Legion. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and loved being with his family and grandchildren. Joseph accepted the Lord years ago and was brought up attending Pentecostal churches. He and Dottie later attended the Huzzah Baptist Church near their home.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Montezuma and Georgia Raye Ariola; daughter, Janet Ariola; brothers, Montezuma, Charlie Gray, Monteray Jr. and wife Evelyn Ariola.
    He is survived by his wife Dottie of the home; his children, Joseph Micheal (Lillian) Ariola of Phoenix, Arizona, Phillip Christopher Ariola of Steelville, Missouri and Paula Thompson of Steelville, Missouri; nine grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Linda and Dennis Perfatter of Moberly, Missouri, Catherine and Doug Sunshine of Festus, Missouri, Dorothy Ariola of Florida and Joan Ariola of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
    His wish to be cremated and buried by his parents in the Richwoods Cemetery, Corning, Arkansas was honored.
    All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.

Glen Lavern Bays

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Glen Lavern Bays
    Glen Lavern Bays of Viburnum, Missouri, was born November 22, 1938 at Goodland, Missouri and passed away April 14, 2009 at Festus, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
    On September 26, 1958 he and Joyce Lawson were united in marriage and to this union two children were born.
    He attended church faithfully as long as his health permitted. He was an avid deer and turkey hunter, fisherman and just enjoyed the outdoors. He loved watching Cardinal baseball games.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Leona (Yount) Bays; one brother, Lovel Bays; one sister, Erma Medley and his parents-in-law, Vernal and Leta Lawson.
    He is survived by his wife, Joyce Bays of Viburnum, Missouri; two children, Dennis Bays, and wife Cheryl of Viburnum, Missouri and Debra Cole and husband David of Labadie, Missouri; brother, Homer Bays of Viburnum, Missouri; sister, Erna Mae Stulce and husband, Donald of Steelville, Missouri; three grandchildren, Erin Bays Wisdom of Cuba, Missouri, Ryan Cole of Labadie, Missouri and Tyler Bays of Viburnum, Missouri; brothers-in-law, David Lawson and wife Suzanne of Viburnum, Missouri, Jack Lawson of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Donald Lawson and wife Vicki of Salem, Missouri, Ronnie Lawson and wife Chris of Viburnum, Missouri; other relatives and friends.    Visitation was Thursday, April 16, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. in the Wilson Mortuary Chapel, Viburnum, Missouri.
    Funeral service was Friday, April 17, 2009 at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Mortuary Chapel, Viburnum, Missouri with Bro.  Paul Davis officiating.
    Music was by Johnny Setzer, Sharon Hedrick and Stanley Chandler.
    Serving as pallbearers were David, Donald, Ronnie and Jack Lawson, Ryan Cole and Tyler Bays. Honorary pallbearers were Winfred and Wayne Medley.    
    Interment in the Upper Indian Creek Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson  Mortuary, Viburnum, Missouri.

George Franklin Blair

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Thursday, 11 June 2009

George Franklin Blair of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Steelville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at the age of 85 years. Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Graveside service at 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.

Dr. Glenn E. Brand

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Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Dr. Glenn E. Brand
    Dr. Glenn E. Brand was born in Steelville, Missouri on October 21, 1917 to James H. and Irene O. Brand, and passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 10, 2009.
    He graduated in 1939 from the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.  After graduation, he was employed by Cerro de Pasco as a mining engineer working in the Peruvian Andes.
    He returned to the United States at the outbreak of World War II and enlisted in the US Coast Guard. He saw action at the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and Normandy aboard the attack and transport ship U.S.S. Joseph T. Dickman.
    After the war he married Janet C. Stout, a Navy nurse. Glenn attended graduate school earning his Masters from MSM and a Doctorate in Physical Chemistry from Washington State University. He returned to Missouri and was an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering and assistant department chair at MSM.
    In 1956 he and his growing family moved to southern California where he worked for Atomics International, a division of North American Aviation.  He was an engineering group leader and was instrumental in project SNAP, which put the first nuclear reactor in space in the mid 1960’s.
    Glenn retired from North American Rockwell in 1972 and returned to Steelville.  He and Janet built a house and raised Black Angus cattle for the next 25 years.  He was Crawford County President of the Missouri Farm Bureau and a board member of the Steelville Telephone Exchange.  One of his proudest accomplishments was teaching high school physics for a year at Cuba High School.  He was honored with one silver dollar mounted on a plaque for his service to the community.
    He was a member of the American Nuclear Society, the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical & Petroleum Engineers, and the Scientific Research Society of America. In 1998 he was inducted into the Academy of Chemical Engineers at Missouri S&T, formerly the University of Missouri Rolla. The Glenn and Janet Brand Endowment Fund has been established to support the Department of Chemical Engineering at Missouri S&T.
    He was preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Cardwell; daughter-in-law, Karen Brand (John); and his parents.
    Surviving are his wife, Janet Brand of Steelville, Missouri; one daughter, Jennifer Brand (Nick Webb) of Lincoln, Nebraska; six sons; John Brand of Minneapolis, Minnesota, James Brand (Marie) of Omaha, Nebraska, Jack Brand (Joni) of Woodinville, Washington, Glenn Brand (Mindy) of Watauga, Texas, Jeff Brand of Steelville, Missouri and Joel Brand (Ann) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 12 grandchildren and one great grandson.
    A memorial service will be held later this summer in Missouri.  Condolences can be sent to Aspen Mortuary in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Margaret F. Broshous

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Wednesday, 06 May 2009

Margaret F. Broshous
    Margaret F. Broshous of Sullivan, Missouri formerly of Cuba, Missouri was born Sunday, July 2, 1922 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of John and Catherine (nee Haase) McQuaide and passed away Sunday, May 3, 2009 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 10 months and one day.
    Margaret was a clerk for Cuba Manufacturing Company before going to work for Great Plains Gas Company of Cuba, Missouri. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. After retiring she enjoyed watching QVC, Home Shopping Network and the SCI-FI channels along with Judge Judy. In her spare time she enjoyed a box of Russell Stover, knitting, reading, eating out at the Du Kum Inn with her family and spending time with her four friends from Sullivan, Missouri.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; other relatives and friends.
    She is survived by her daughter, Karlene and husband Rick Becklenberg of Belle, Missouri; son, Kevin Broshous of Sullivan, Missouri; one grandson, Steve and wife Missy Lanham; three great grandchildren, B.J., Carrick and Keegan; three brothers, John and wife Ruth McQuaide of Chesterfield, Missouri, James and wife Marge McQuaide of O’Fallon, Missouri and Jerry and wife Betty McQuaide of Mountain Home, Arkansas; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
    Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009 with Father James Finder as celebrant.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.

Opal C. Burnett

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Opal C. Burnett
    Opal C. Burnett of Bourbon, Missouri was born at Bourbon, Missouri on March 25, 1906 to Jacob and Madge (Davidson) Erni and passed away Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the age of 103 and 21 days.
    She was a life-long resident of Bourbon and in 1927 was married to Orville L. Burnett.
    She was a dedicated homemaker and helped Orville on the family farm milking cows and raising chickens. She was a charter member of the Bourbon Garden Club and won many ribbons and awards for the numerous beautiful floral arrangements she created, using her flowers in her garden. She was also a member of the Order of the Easter Star Chapter 105 of Sullivan. She enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle as well as crocheting and knitting.
    She was preceded in death by her husband; son-in-law, Gary Cunningham and two brothers, Lute and Odes Erni.
    She is survived by a son, Melvin Burnett and wife Edith of Bourbon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Gay Cunningham, Deborah Sampson and husband Dennis, Tom Burnett and wife Jenit, Richard Burnett and wife Dana; great grandchildren; great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. at the Southside Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri, with the Order of the Eastern Star memorial services conducted at 7 p.m. under the auspices of Sullivan Chapter 105.
    Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009 from the Southside Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home with Rev. Leo Shumaker.
    Interment was in the Oddfellows Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

Harold Budd Cardiff

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Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Harold Budd Cardiff passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 18 days. Visitaiton Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Huston officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.

H. Uldene Cassidy

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Wednesday, 06 May 2009

H. Uldene Cassidy
    H. Uldene Cassidy of Steelville, Missouri was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Calvin and Phena Elizabeth (Davis) Skaggs and passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri.
    She was married to Leslie Bradley Trask and two children were born. She later married Glen Charles Cassidy who preceded her in death.
Uldene attended high school at Dillard, Missouri and later went to Cosmetology School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After being a hair stylist for several years, she went to work for Pepsi Cola and later retired from there.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glen Cassidy; one son, Leslie Dale Trask; two brothers, James Harold Skaggs and Ezra Everett Skaggs; one sister, Maxine and husband Woodrow Cassidy and brother-in-law James Mazzier.
    She is survived by her son, Richard “Rick” Trask and wife Marsha of Cupertino, California, one sister, Leoda Mazzier of Creve Coeur, Missouri; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren; other friends and relatives.
    Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
    Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Kevin Farr officiating.  Special music of “Amazing Grace” and “Lord, I’m Coming Home” was played.
    Committal prayer and burial were in the Turnbough Cemetery in Davisville, Missouri.
    Casket bearers were Paul Trask, Ed Rutz, Mark Mazzier and David Mazzier.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.

Harold Lee Claas

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Wednesday, 08 April 2009

Harold Lee Claas
    Harold Lee Claas of Gerald, Missouri was born in Leslie, Missouri on April 21, 1932, the son of Carl and Freda (Shaw) Claas and passed away Friday, April 3, 2009 at his residence at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 13 days.
    On June 24, 1956 at St. Paul’s Church in Gerald, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Ruth Tegeler.
    He was a member of Champion City Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #624 in Owensville, Missouri and Ill-Mo Tractor Engine Club. Before his retirement he was a machinist for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    He is survived by his wife; mother; son, Jimmy Claas and wife Tracie of Bland, Missouri; brothers, Charles Claas and wife Fern of Beaufort, Missouri and Jerry Claas and Jan of Gerald, Missouri; sister, Betty McGowan and husband Richard of Bourbon, Missouri.
    Funeral services were Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with Rev. Brad Schmidt officiating.
    Burial was in the St. Paul Cemetery in Gerald, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, Missouri.

Opal M. Comfort

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Wednesday, 06 May 2009

Opal M. Comfort
    Opal M. Comfort, of St. Peters, Missouri, resident of O’Fallon, Missouri, born in Steelville, Missouri to Philip M. and Millie Adams and passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the age of 82 years.
    Opal was a member of the Dardenne Presbyterian Church, the St. Charles Presbyterian Church, and the Cuba Presbyterian Church.  As a church member, she was involved with Children’s Choir, teaching Sunday School, active with Prayer Network, and Presbyterian Women’s Circle.
    In earlier years, she was very involved with the Crawford County Extension Services in Cuba, Missouri.  She was a talented seamstress.  She was also a Leader of Lone Star 4-H Club in Crawford County, teaching cooking and sewing.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Louis L. Comfort; siblings, Neola McKay, Henry Adams and Neleta Maloney.
    She is survived by her children, Linda (Ray) Kendrick, Shirley Comfort, Gale (Ralph) Teasley and Kim (Keith) Busche; grandchildren, Marilee Teasley, Chris Teasley and James Kendrick; great grandchild, Corey Teasley; siblings, Pauline Adams, Betty Ferrell, Ava Lee Comfort, Anna Marie (Robert) Horn, George (Sharon) Adams and Dorothy Weber; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was Saturday, May 2, 2009, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, St. Charles, Missouri.
    Funeral Service was at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel.
    Interment in St. Charles Memorial Gardens.
    Arrangements under the Baue Funeral and Memorial Center Chapel, St. Charles, Missouri.

Charles Eugene "Gene" Crider

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Wednesday, 08 April 2009

Charles Eugene “Gene” Crider
     Charles Eugene “Gene” Crider of St. James, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 10, 1932 and passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 77 years.
    Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was an antique car buff, and he owned a 1965 Chevrolet removing and cutting parts. He took a tailgate off a Chevrolet pickup and welded it into the car leaving the words Chevlet.  He took it to many car shows always winning a first place ribbon for the most unique car there.
    He was baptized in 1979 at the First Bible Church in Lemay, Missouri. He loved sports, his family and the business that he built. He was the owner of Crider Welding, after spending many years as a union a welder at Progressive Fabrication in St. Louis, Missouri, Gene moved to St. James, Missouri and started his own welding company.
    He is survived by his wife, Stelma Crider of the home; step children, Sharon Coleman of St. Louis, Missouri, Carol Watkins and husband Kirk of St. Louis, Missouri, William Coleman Jr. of Jefferson City, Missouri; brothers, Sam Mayberry and wife Wanda of Sullivan, Missouri, Stanley Mayberry of St. James, Missouri; sisters, Velma Mehlville of St. James, Missouri, Martha Barrett of St. James, Missouri; three step grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was held Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri.
    Funeral service was Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Reverend Kenneth Harper officiating.
    Interment in the Park Lawn Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri.

Wanda L. Davis

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Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Wanda L. Davis
    Wanda L. Davis of St. James, Missouri was born May 18, 1926, at High Gate, Missouri to Edward Allen and Gertie E. (Swaw) Birdsong and passed away June 5, 2009 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 83 years and 18 days.
    On May 23, 1942, at Vienna, Missouri, Wanda Davis was united in marriage to John Alfred “Tinker” Davis. He passed away December 13, 1984.
    Wanda and her husband, “Tinker”, were life long residents of the High Gate Community. She attended the High Gate Baptist Church where she played the piano for 70 years. She was a loving person who always had a friendly smile and a kind word wherever you met her. She worked for 20 years at the Grocery Store in St. James, Missouri.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Gertie Birdsong; husband, John Davis and brother, Conrad Birdsong.
    She is survived by one son, Don Davis and his wife Bonnie; two daughters, Jo Ann Pointer and husband Junior and Judy Boggs and friend Dave Gabel, all of St. James, Missouri; five grandchildren, Tammi Meese of Nixa, Missouri, Jeff Davis of Washington, D.C., Brian Davis of Rolla, Missouri, Darin Boggs of St. James, Missouri and Lori Burks of Columbia, Missouri; nine great grandchildren, Jamie Meese, Sherry Meese, Kelsey Davis, Alison Davis, Macey Davis, Michael Harrah, Dawson Boggs, Hunter Burks and Hayden Burks.
    Visitation Sunday, June 7, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday June 8, 2009, at the High Gate Baptist Church with Boyd Gray officiating.
    Music was provided by Harold Rowden and family. Hymns, “When We All Get to Heaven”, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Far Side Banks of Jorden” were sung.
    Pallbearers were Quentin Satterfield, Aaron Satterfield, Jeff Davis, Brian Davis, Darin Boggs and Rick Meese.
    Burial was in the family plot at the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Kenneth Allen Dietemann

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Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Kenneth Allen Dietemann
    Kenneth Allen Dietemann of Steelville, Missouri was born November 7, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Wilmer Dietemann and Margaret Marie Romonoff Dietemann Roy. He passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the age of 58 years.
    Kenneth married his lifelong friend Cheryl on October 13, 1989 in St. Louis, Missouri. They later divorced but remained close friends and companions.
    He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. He worked as a machinist for several years in Owensville, Missouri before becoming disabled. He was a member of the Cuba, Missouri V.F.W. and a former member of the Vietnam V.E.T.S. Motorcycle Club of St. Genevieve, Missouri. He loved the outdoors, riding his Harley trike, camping and playing in the river. He liked staying home to avoid crowds and hanging with his best friend Cheryl.
    He is survived by his brother, Philip Dietemann of Collinsville, Illinois; niece, Ramona Marie Schnieder and husband Dan of Florissant, Missouri; nephews, Robert Philip Dietemann of Crestwood, Missouri, Nathan Kenneth Dietemann, and Ryan Miller, all of St. Louis, Missouri; great nephews, Ian, Bret and Kaleb Dietemann, and Peyton Schnieder.
    His wishes to be cremated were honored.
    All arrangements under the care of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.

Bryan William Doney

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Tuesday, 02 June 2009

Bryan William Doney
     Bryan William Doney, of Sullivan, Missouri, was born March 24, 1955 in Wakefield, Michigan to Robert W. and Donna Faye (nee Haskins) Doney and passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the age of 54 years.
Bryan loved the river and water skiing. He was a “big hearted” man who would give his last dollar to someone if he knew they needed it. He was fond of pets, especially his dog, Gracie.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, Dee London-Doney; his mother, Donna Doney; brother, Robert C. Doney and step daughter, Angel Abrams.
    He is survived by a son, Shawn Shelton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; daughters, Briana Doney of Lynn, Missouri and Tiffany Doney of Cuba, Missouri; step son, Ron Pilkenton and wife Susan of Sullivan, Missouri; father, Robert W. Doney and wife Doris of Carlsbad, New Mexico; brothers, Brett Doney and wife Tammy of LaFollette, Tennessee and Chris Doney and wife Lisa of Winfield, Missouri; sister, Sheryl L. Keen and husband E.G. of Jacksboro, Tennessee; special nephew, Sean Doney; other nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Memorial service was at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Sullivan Christian Church with Pastor Jeff Bent officiating.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri

Alice K. Doyle

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Thursday, 04 June 2009

Alice K. Doyle passed away Tuesday,  June 2, 2009 at the age of 79 years, 8 months and 20 days. Visitation Friday, June 5, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Interment in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.

Lois Pauline Dozier

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Lois Pauline Dozier
    Lois Pauline Dozier of Owensville, Missouri was born in McClean County, Illinois on September 2, 1917 to Leneus and Lizzie Freese Nieswander and passed away Monday, May 18, 2009 at the St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 91 years.
    She was united in marriage to Evan Dozier on February 20, 1937 in Gibson City, Illinois.
    She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one daughter, Donna Crider and one sister, Virginia Jones.
    She is survived by two sons, Roger Dozier and wife Linell of Jefferson City, Missouri and Craig Dozier and wife Debra of Bland, Missouri; one daughter, Rae Dorton and husband Buck of Mt. Sterling, Missouri; son-in-law, Quincy Crider of Bland, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Myrna Rehmert and husband Larry of Bland, Missouri; brother-in-law, Ron Dozier of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    Visitation was held on Thursday, May 21, 2009 beginning at 4 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri.
    Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home with interment in the Countryside Memorial Gardens.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, Missouri.

Noel Jacob Durbin

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Noel Jacob Durbin
    Noel Jacob Durbin was born April 4, 2009 to Charles and Jennifer Reedy Durbin and passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Columbia Regional Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 1 month and 14 days.
    He is survived by his parents, Charles and Jennifer Durbin of Jefferson City, Missouri; one brother, Mason Durbin of Jefferson City, Missouri; two sisters, Hailey and Taylor Durbin of Jefferson City, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Charlie Roscoe Durbin and wife Daisy of Belle, Missouri; maternal grandparents, Gale Reedy and wife Brenda of Union, Missouri and Kristy Keller and husband Dave of Maplewood, Missouri; great grandparents, Annabelle Pyatt of Belle, Missouri and Patricia Bryant and husband Marion of Dixon, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
    A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Martin Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.

Elmer V. Edgar

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Wednesday, 06 May 2009

Elmer V. Edgar
     Elmer V. Edgar was born in Crawford County to Pleas and Dora Edgar and passed away Thursday, April 30, 2009.
    Elmer retired from the Ford Motor Company.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Steven Edgar.
    He is survived by wife, Edna D. Edgar; children, Melba Jean (Willard) Miller, Janice (Ron) Lawson, Judy (Bruce) Tompkins, Michael (Debbie) Edgar; eight grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; siblings, Beulah Moline, Bonne Lea, Wanda Freie and the late Cecil, Reubin and Harold Edgar; other relatives and friends.
    Funeral service was Monday, May 4, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Collier’s Funeral Home, Bridgeton, Missouri.
    Interment in the Laurel Hill Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the Collier’s Funeral Home, Bridgeton, Missouri.

Toni Lynn Engel

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Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Toni Lynn Engel of Ash Grove, Missouri, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009 at the age of 59 years. Memorial service and Celebration of Life Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove, Missouri.

Clyde R. Farmer

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Clyde R. Farmer
    Clyde R. “Duck” Farmer of Bourbon, Missouri, born to William and Grace Farmer on March 7, 1931 in Hurryville, Missouri and passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the age of 78 years.
    A graduate of Flat River High and a member of the “49-ers” Duck excelled at basketball.
    He joined the service in 1948 with his friend Casey Hovis. Stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, his career as the Poet Lauriat of the Farmer Family began with the writing of “Desert Soldiers.”
    As a member of the reserves he was called back into active duty and sent almost immediately to Korea. Blown from a cliff by friendly fire, Duck was captured by the Red Army. After spending 27 months in the desperate and hopeless conditions of a communist prisoner of war camp, he was released when a treaty was signed.    
    Duck returned to Flat River and a received a well-deserved hero’s welcome. A parade was given in his honor and September 19, 1953 was declared “Duck Farmer Day.”
    He married his high school sweetheart Myrtle “Tiny” McGeorge on September 20, 1953 and to this union seven children were born.
    He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and two daughters, Debra Louise Farmer and Nancy Elaine Dougherty.
    He is survived by his wife of the family home; four daughters, Vickie Marie Bates and husband David of Rolla, Missouri, Anna Ruth Biggins and husband Mike of Sullivan, Missouri, Myra Kay Ruff of Greenforest, Arkansas and Sarah Farmer of Bourbon, Missouri; one son, Clyde “Magoo” Farmer, Jr., and wife Peggy of Bourbon, Missouri; two brothers, Melvin R. Farmer of Desloge, Missouri and Randell M. Farmer and wife Shermadene of DeSoto, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    A memorial service was held Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 3 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

Earl Charles Gossett

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Wednesday, 06 May 2009

Earl Charles Gossett
Earl Charles Gossett of St. James, Missouri was born on December 16, 1922 to Charles F. and Sophia (Ludwig) Gossett in Detroit, Michigan and passed away on Friday, May 1, 2009, at the Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 4 months, and 15 days of age.
    He was united in marriage to May Brown Lang on July 8, 1944 in Dearborn, Michigan.
Earl served in the US Army in WWII for three years. He was employed by Sinclair Oil (now BP) for 35 years as a chemical engineer. He had a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University (Phi Beta Kappa) and M.B.A. from University of Chicago. He did community service for South Holland Village Board for 12 years, South Holland Little League Coach for 13 years and Lions International for over 40 years. He was an Elder of Presbyterian Church, member of American Legion, ARCO-Illiana Retiree Club as treasurer for 15 years and Square Dance member in South Holland, Illinois.
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    He is survived by his wife; one son, Charles W. Gossett of San Dimas, California; two daughters, Patricia E. Voss and husband Curt D. of St. James, Missouri and Barbara J. Gossett of Glen Ridge, New Jersey; three grandchildren, Melanie Earney and husband Eric; Eric Voss and wife June and Bryan Reynolds; two great grandchildren, Hailey Earney and Cammie Earney; one sister, Betty Joelson of Metamora, Michigan; other relatives and friends.
    Burial was in the Abraham Lincoln Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.
    All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Effie "Midge" Myrtle Frost Grimm

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Tuesday, 02 June 2009

Effie “Midge” Myrtle Frost Grimm
    Effie “Midge” Myrtle Frost Grimm was born July 2, 1907, in Bland, Missouri to Edward and Ida Jane (Brewer) Reynolds and passed away May 27, 2009 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 101.
    She lived her life as a Christian and was a member of Ridgeview Christian Church.  She was also a lifetime member of the American Legion and the VFW.
    She owned and ran two grocery stores, a bakery, several rental houses, a horse/chicken farm, and a cab company, she also once worked as a dispatcher for the Rolla Police Department.
    She was also a talented painter and once held a show of her paintings at the Rolla Public Library.
    She was preceded in death by her husbands, Earl Winder, Archie Frost, and Lloyd Grimm; daughter, Betty J. (Frost) Good; sons, Hugh E. Winder and Earl C. Winder; and her parents.
    She is survived by her son, “Jack” Archie Patrick Frost and wife Linda of Rolla, Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 from 9-11 a.m.
    Services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at James and Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, Missouri with Rev. Gary Bartle and Rev. Danny Kemp officiating.
    Pallbearers were Chris Frost, Nick Frost, Patrick Frost, Jeff Frost, Jason Frost and Mark Janos.
 All arrangements are under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary of Rolla, Missouri.

Joseph W. Grotha

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Wednesday, 08 April 2009

Joseph W. Grotha
    Joseph W. Grotha was born on December 16, 1920 in St. James, Missouri to William Thomas and Clara C. (Sanders) Grotha. He passed away at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in St. James, Missouri on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at the age of 88 years, 3 months, and 20 days.
    Joseph was a carpenter and a farmer.  He served in the US Army in WW II acquiring the rank of Sergeant.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lawrence Grotha; one sister, Marcella Marie Grotha (Sister Seraphine a School Sister of Notre Dame).
    He is survived by one sister, Lillian Audry of St. Charles, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Betty Jane Grotha of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.  Prayer Service was held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the  Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
     A Funeral Mass was conducted at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 with David J. Viet officiating.
    Ministry of music was Helen Cornick with Estelle Grotha at the organ.
    Burial with full military honors were in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
    All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Lucille Adams Guiney

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Lucille Adams Guiney
    Lucille nee Adams Guiney was born in the Forest Hill area of Bourbon to Frank and Laura Knight Adams on September 19, 1907 and passed away on May 12, 2009 at the age of 101 years.
    She attended the Forest Hill School, built on land donated by her grandfather, Abraham.
    As a young woman she moved to St. Louis. Her life in St. Louis was full with an active social life and employment as a nanny for the Lambert family and as a restaurant hostess, but with sorrow as well as she cared for her sister, Hazel, until her death from ALS.
    In her late forties she met and married Hughie Guiney, a Navy veteran and plumber for the railroad. Lucille became an active volunteer at the veteran’s hospital during this time, reading to blind soldiers. After Hughie’s retirement they spent most of their time at the farm, where she was active with the Crawford County historical society, the garden club and as a hospital volunteer.
    The beautiful garden flowers of the farm, some of which had been planted by her grandmother, and the birds and other wildlife of the forest brought her the most joy in her later years. She was a great reader and writer, leaving a large collection of the poems she has written over the years.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Hughie; nieces, Lois Seacat and Sue Ehrsam; other relatives and friends.
    She is survived by her great nieces and nephews, Cathy Hotz and Alan of Bourbon, Missouri, Laura Hunter and Richard of Rolla, Missouri, Dr. Margery Ross and Danny of New Jersey, Jeff Ehrsam and Kim, Steve, and Chris Ehrsam of San Diego, California; great great nieces and nephews, Michael Hunter and Sheila of Atlanta, Georgia, Alison Hunter of Benicia, California, Albert and Joe Hotz of Bourbon, Missouri, Ben and Max Ross of New Jersey and Summer, Meagan, Cole and Dylan Ehrsam of San Diego, California; great great great niece, Miriam Hunter of Atlanta, Georgia; step children, John Guiney and Ann and Suzanne Clear of New Mexico.
    A memorial service was held Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Crossroads Baptist Church in Leasburg, Missouri.
    A private burial at the Crossroads Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

William "Billly" H. Hadley

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Wednesday, 13 May 2009

William “Billy” H. Hadley
    William “Billy” H. Hadley of Las Vegas, Nevada was born June 4, 1960 in St. James, Missouri to Charles H. and Evelyn V. Hadley and passed away Monday, April 27, 2009 at the age of 49 years.
    He was a 1978 graduate of John F. Hodge high school in St. James, Missouri.
    He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy of Nevada.
    He is survived by a daughter, Billy Jo of Nevada; son, Ethen Hadley of Texas; one grandchild; parents, Charles H. and Evelyn V. Hadley; 14 siblings, Charles W. Hadley of St. James, Missouri, Charlotte and husband Jerry Knowles of Rolla, Missouri, Raymond Hadley and wife Gloria of Wright City, Missouri, Susie and husband Edward Savage of Rolla, Gary Hadley and wife Norma of O’Fallon, Missouri, Gene Hadley and wife Bobbie of St. James, Missouri, Larry Hadley and wife Delores of California, Debbie and husband Roger Thompson of Connecticut, Dennis Hadley of Rolla, Missouri, Sherrie and husband Roy King of St. James, Missouri, Tammy and husband Doyle Wools of St. James, Missouri, Angie and husband Jeff Kaltenbach of Wright City, Missouri, Lisa and husband Doug Sherfy of St. James, Missouri and John Hadley of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
    Interment in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mandy E. Halbert

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Mandy E. Halbert
    Mandy E. Halbert was born on May 18, 1928 in Cherryville, Missouri and passed away April 14, 2009 in Festus, Missouri.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Halbert; her parents, Newton and Angie Setzer; brothers, Ray, Floyd, Dellian, Howard and sisters, Mabel, Mildred and Margaret.
    She is survived by her sisters, Mary Conaway of High Ridge, Missouri and Martha Wright of Steelville, Missouri; her daughter, Wanda (Tim) Woods of Pevely, Missouri; her sons, Carl Ellis (Sherry) Halbert of Cincinnati, Missouri, Paul Dwight (Vicki) Halbert of Jefferson City, Missouri, Doug (Karen) Halbert of Festus, Missouri, Bob and Betsy Wilson of Hillsboro, Missouri; grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) Woods, Chad (Stacey) Woods, Seth (Jayne) Woods, Jeffry (Kelly) Halbert, Jessica (Everett) Olson, Don Frein, Stacy (Eric) Halbert, Ryan Halbert, Eric (April) Halbert, Erin (Dave) Rekosh, Rebecca Wilson and Marybeth Wilson; great grandchildren, Sydney, Abigail, Luke, Gavin, Jillian, Tessa, Sadie, Brynn, Ben, Lauren, Jackson, Amelia and Sora.
    Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home in Hillsboro, Missouri.
    Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2009.
    Interment at Hillsboro Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Robert D. Brown Funeral Home, Hillsboro, Missouri.

Teresa Lynn Happle

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Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Teresa Lynn Happle
    Teresa Lynn Happle was born on May 13, 1957 to Lloyd and Louise (Bailey) Terry in Fort Ord, California and passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at her home in rural St. James, Missouriat the age of 51 years, 11 months and 9 days of age.
    She was united in marriage to Eric Happle on September 10, 1983 in St. James, Missouri.
    She loved spending time with her grandkids, enjoyed the outside doing gardening, loved to cook, collect Coca Cola cans and Hershey’s cans, talking to people and just enjoying life.
    She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise (Bailey) Terry and first husband Randy Klossner who passed away on November 25, 1981.
    She is survived by her husband, Eric Happle of St. James, Missouri; one son, Devin Klossner of Chamois, Missouri; one daughter, Casey Hoevel and husband Mitchell of Rolla, Missouri; father, Lloyd Terry of Vienna, Missouri; six brothers, Bill Cook and Donnie Cook of Cuba, Missouri; Gary Cook of Salem, Missouri; Mitch Terry of Vienna, Missouri; Mike and Lanny Terry of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, Marilyn Boyce of Branson, Missouri and Mary Snethren of West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jamie and Jake Hoevel of Rolla, Missouri and Blayden Klossner of Licking, Missouri; other family and friends.
    Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
    Funeral services were conducted at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009 with Karen Alden of the Vienna United Methodist Church officiating.
    Pallbearers were Gary Cook, Donnie Cook, Bill Cook, Mitch Terry, Lanny Terry, and Mike Terry.
    Hymns “Go Rest High On That Mountain” and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” were provided by vocalist Lori Garver with Connie Rhea at the organ.
    Burial in the family plot in the Vienna Community Cemetery in Vienna, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Helen A. Harding

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Tuesday, 16 June 2009

Helen A.Harding of Florissant, Missouri, formerly of Crawford County,  passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 26 days. Visitation Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service Thursday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Interment in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.

Irene Ryan Harris

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Wednesday, 08 April 2009

Irene Ryan Harris
    Irene Ryan Harris, nee Isgriggs, of Steelville, Missouri was born on Thursday, March 19, 1936 in Scotia, Missouri to Clarence Isgriggs and Mary Edith Adams Isgriggs. She passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Cuba Manor at the age of 73 years and 9 days.
    Irene married Joel Harrison Ryan on June 30, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas and to this union four children were born.
    She worked several years at Brown Shoe Co. in Steelville, Missouri. She recently accepted the Lord as her personal Savior. She loved her family and especially her grandchildren. Her hobbies were gardening and raising her cats.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Charles, Henry and Clarence Isgriggs and infant brother, Leroy; sister, Leona Isgriggs; great grandson, Lane Shackelford; and brother-in-law, Forest Nagle.
    She is survived by her children, Mary Halbert (Dr. Charles) Leezy of Cuba, Missouri, Mike (Sheila) Ryan, Joan (Ernie) Bunton, and Joel Ryan, all of Steelville, Missouri, and Anne (Tadd) Buchanan of Springfield, Missouri; sister, Dorthy Isgriggs; sisters-in-law, Alice Isgriggs of Steelville, Missouri and Nancy Isgriggs of Cuba, Missouri; son-in-law, Gean Halbert of Steelville, Missouri; aunts, Mabel Simpson of Steelville, Missouri, Gladys Isgriggs of Maryville, Missouri and Pearl Isgriggs of Rolla, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was Monday, March 30, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. and funeral 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial at Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.

Ethel Hicks

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Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Ethel Hicks
    Ethel Hicks of Cedar Hill, Missouri, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 22, 1920, to Alfred and Effie Polson and passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, after a long illness.
    She was united in marriage to Emory L. Hicks and to this union three children were born.
    Ethel was employed by Rawlings Sporting Goods retiring after 27 years of service. After her husband passed away she moved to Cedar Hill, Missouri to be close to her children and grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
    She is survived by her children, Emory Lee and wife Inge, of Festus, Missouri, Effie Stankey and husband Bob, of Sullivan, Missouri and Alfred Lee and wife Judy, of Hillsboro, Missouri; seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
    A visitation was held Sunday, May 3, from 5-8 p.m.
    Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009 in the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Stephen Brubaker officiating.
    Interment was in the St. James Cemetery, St. James, Missouri.

Daniel R. "Butch" Holman

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Daniel R. “Butch” Holman
    Daniel R. “Butch” Holman was born in St. James, Missouri on May 19, 1938 to Dan and Lucille (Hughes) Holman and passed away May 18, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in St. James, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
    Butch proudly served his country in the United State Air Force during the Korean War.
    He was united in marriage to Reba Bennett on August 4, 1962, and to this union two children were born.
    Butch worked for many years as a sewing machine mechanic for the Lee Company in Richland, Missouri. He was an active member of the St. James VFW Post #5608; he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, a game of pool and barbecuing. At the age of 62, Butch earned his Culinary Arts degree.
    He was preceded in death by his father, Dan Holman.
    He is survived by his mother, Lucille Holman, of St. James, Missouri; daughters, Angel Davis and husband Doug, of St. James, Missouri, Caroline Stevenson and husband Geoff, of Doolittle, Missouri; Michael Casarotto, of Lebanon, Missouri; best friend and companion of 30 years Jeannie Casarotto of the home; grandchildren, Abbey, Daniel, and Zachery Davis, Alexis and Christopher Stevenson, and Dante Casarotto.
    Visitation was held Wednesday, May 20, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the James & Gahr Mortuary .
    Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Don Carson officiating.
    Interment in the Hughes Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary.

Charles Leonard Hopper

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Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Charles Leonard Hopper
    Charles Leonard Hopper of Cuba, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at the age of 71.
    He is survived by three sisters and one brother-in-law.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Frank S. House

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Wednesday, 10 June 2009

Frank S. House
     Frank S. House of St. James, Missouri was born March 22, 1920 in Granite City, Illinois to Charles and Maude (Wells) House and passed away June 4, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in St. James, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
    Frank served his country in the United States Army for 20 years, retiring February 1, 1963.
    He was united in marriage to Catherine Bonham in Waco, Texas on January 3, 1943 and to this union five children were born.
    Frank was a member of the First Baptist Church of St. James and a member of the VFW Post #7755. He operated a service station for many years after his retirement from the Army. He enjoyed fishing, cars and spending time with his family.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maude House; daughters, Martha Claus and Cathy Wallace.
    He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Catherine House of St. James, Missouri; children, Eddie House and wife Lois of St. James, Missouri, Jean Auxier and husband Sam of Rolla, Missouri, Jimmy House of St. James, Missouri; brother, Charles House and wife Alice of Steelville, Missouri; sister, Nora Fluent and husband Alan of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was Friday, June 5, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.
    Funeral service was Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Stephen Brubaker officiating.
    Interment in the St. James Cemetery, St. James, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri.

Thomas T. Houseman

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Wednesday, 08 April 2009

Thomas T. Houseman
    Thomas T. Houseman of Bourbon, Missouri was born at Cuba, Missouri on September 15, 1941 to Dewey and Christina (Heseman) Houseman and passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 67 years.
    He was a life-long resident of the Bourbon and Sullivan areas and was a long time employee of Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing in St. Louis, Missouri having retired from there just two years ago.
    He always led life by example and was a man of character. He could be counted on. He devoted his life to his children and family. There would be countless days in the backyard playing sports with his children and he was a die-hard baseball fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, fond of nature and the outdoors. He loved to listen to crickets and tree frogs and enjoying the world.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lloyd and James Houseman and sister, Lucille Garrett.
    He is survived by four children, Catherine Faraoni and husband William of Lewisville, Texas, Vernon Peters and wife Aubrey of Bourbon, Missouri, Thomas L. Houseman of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Rachelle Peters of Deepwater, Missouri; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri with interment in the New Salem Cemetery, rural Owensville, Missouri.

Valerie L. Jarvis

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Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Valerie L. Jarvis
    Valerie L. Jarvis of Sullivan, Missouri was born on April 11, 1961 in Los Angeles, California to Kenneth Marrison and Roberta L. Vallandingham Jarvis and passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at the age of 47 years.
    She always had a big smile and laugh that refused to allow anyone around her to be in a bad mood. She had a heart of gold and would do anything in her power to help someone in need. She enjoyed her coffee and soap operas.
    She was preceded in death by her father.
    She is survived by four children, Marion Jarvis and wife Natalie of Sullivan, Missouri, Nathan Jarvis and wife Phillina of Ft. Bliss, Texas, Kenneth Jarvis of Rolla, Missouri and Shondra Courtouise and husband Clayton of Sullivan, Missouri; her mother, Roberta L. Padgett; brothers, Robert Morris Padgett and wife Pam of Alton, Illinois and Matt Padgett of Cuba, Missouri; sisters, Sherri Patton and husband Landon of Winfield, Missouri, Julie Rubash and husband Mike and Marsha Padget and husband Mike, all of California; grandchildren, Justyce, Dakota, Nathan Jr., Montana, Alexa, James and Chleo; other relatives and friends.
    Services were conducted at noon on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home with Pastor Ted Hurley officiating. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

Janet M. Jost

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Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Janet M. Jost
    Janet M. Jost of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at the age of 54 years.
    She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Lee Gozia and husband Michael of Sullivan, Missouri, Jamie Marie Hammock and husband Mark of Leasburg, Missouri and Anna Michelle Jost and fiancé Anthony Nixon of Sullivan, Missouri; four grandchildren, LeeAnn, Anthony, Ashton and Sabastian; other relatives and friends.
    A memorial service and gathering was at 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

Leo A. Kell

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Leo  A. Kell
    Leo A. Kell of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, February 23, 1925 in Montauk, Missouri to Luman Kell and Doshia Bailie Kell. He passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the age of 84 years, 2 months, and 23 days.
    Leo served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Rayjeanna Coon Ricotta on December 10, 1983 in St. John’s Missouri.
    He worked for and later owned White National Tuckpointing Co. in St. Louis, Missouri for 58 years where he was a member of the Brick Layers Union local #1. He loved to travel in his RV, which included some winters, drove a car hauler, owned and built stock cars. They retired to the country because Leo considered himself a country boy. He raised horses, worked in his yard, and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Luman and Doshia Kell; infant son, Leonard Wayne Kell; two brothers, Leroy (Judy) Kell and Leonard (Darlene) Kell; two sisters, Wilma and Willa Kell; grandchild, Lisa Morgan and great grandson, Anthony Thompson.
    He is survived by his wife, Rayjeanna of the home; children, Dorothy (Raymond) York of Licking, Missouri and Hellen Morgan of Lowell, Arkansas; sister-in-law, Janet (Paul) Sagez of Garland, Utah; seven step children, Cindy (Mark) Klein of Barnhart, Missouri, Alan Ricotta of Hillsboro, Missouri, Barbara Ricotta and Maria Ricotta, all of Cuba, Missouri, John Ricotta of Dittmer, Missouri, Vincent Ricotta of Rolla, Missouri and Gina Ricotta of High Ridge, Missouri; five grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; 15 step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren;
    Visitation was Monday, May 18, 2009 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Visitation was Tuesday, May 19, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at noon at Boone Creek Baptist Church, Licking, Missouri with Rev. Bob Knight officiating.
    Burial at Boone Creek Cemetery, Licking, Missouri with full military honors.
    All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.

June G. Dean King

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

June G. Dean King
    June G. Dean King of Sullivan, Missouri, passed away Sunday at the age of 84 years.
    She is survived by her daughter, Cathy Bittner and husband Mike of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Corene Ruble and husband Marshall of Annapolis, Missouri; one brother, Rev. Calvin Fowler and wife Norma of Bourbon, Missouri; one grandson; two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
    Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009 from the First Baptist Church in Stanton, Missouri with interment in Stanton Cemetery.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.

L. Konita Lang

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Wednesday, 06 May 2009

L. Konita Lang
    L. Konita Lang of Cuba, Missouri was born Monday, January 8, 1912 at Ralls County, Missouri to the union of Lee Downing Lennox and Nellie Ray (nee O’Keefe) Lennox and passed away Monday, May 04, 2009 at Rolla, Missouri at the age of 97 years, 3 months and 27 days.
Konita was united in marriage to Edward A. Lang on June 2, 1940 at Ralls County, Missouri. They were happily married for 63 years.
    She was a fourth grade school teacher at Ritenour School District, St. Louis County for 32 years before she retired in 1977. She was a member of the Christian Church of Cuba and the Easter Star Cuba Chapter 398.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenneth O’Keefe Lennox; sister, Emma Lou Pridgeon; one nephew, Larry Lennox; other relatives and friends.
    She is survived by her six nieces and nephews; great nieces; great nephews; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation will be held Friday, May 8, 2009 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
    Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2009 with Pastor Woody Martin officiating. Special music for the service is “In The Garden,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace.”
Interment Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
    Arrangements under the direction the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.

Karen Colleen Light

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Tuesday, 02 June 2009

Karen Colleen Light
    Karen Colleen Light of St. James, Missouri was born on November 13, 1940 in Harvel, Missouri to Lynes Eddie and Eunice (Hurt) Dwinell and passed away in St. John’s Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on May 25, 2009 at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 12 days of age.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Lynes Eddie and Eunice (Hurt) Dwinell; one grandson, Josha Pankey and one infant son, Thomas Light.
    She is survived by one son, James Light and wife JoAnn of St. James, Missouri; three daughters, Barbara Pankey and husband Eugene, Sandra Parsons and husband Ronald, and Lola Juern and husband Ken, all of St. James, Missouri; three brothers, Eddie Gene Dwinell, Calvin Ray Dwinell, and Lonnie Dale Dwinell, all of Hillsboro, Missouri; five sisters, JenLea Stogsdill of St. Louis, Missouri, Erlene Dwinell of Hillsboro, Missouri, Sharon Louise Bingaman of Pacific, Missouri, Patricia Hoy of Salem, Missouri and Lola Thebeau of DeSoto, Missouri; several grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
    Visitation was Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
    Funeral services were Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Reverend Mick Thrasher officiating.
    Pallbearers were John Warren, Donald Pankey, Rick Parsons, Clifford Pankey, Sergio Alba, and James Rock. Burial was in the family plot in the Pankey Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri.
    All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Earl Lough

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Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Earl Lough
    Earl (Treat) Lough, was born July 29, 1916 in Kirkwood, Missouri to William S. and Marietta (Edwards) Lough and passed away April 13, 2009 in St. James, Missouri at the age of 92 years, 8 months and 15 days.
Earl was a member at First Baptist Church, Salem, Missouri. He was Mayor of Salem, Missouri for several years. He was a painting contractor in St. Louis, Missouri from 1960 to 1973. He and his wife Geraldine moved to St. James, Missouri in 1973 where they operated their farm.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Burel and Bernard Lough; three sisters, Gladys Lough, Jessie Fleenor and Jewell McClure Margason.
    He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Geraldine (Davis) Lough of St. James, Missouri; one son, Rodney Lough and wife Donna of St. James, Missouri; one daughter, Dr. Melinda Rush and husband, Phillip, of Madison, Mississippi; grandchildren, Andrew Lough and wife Dr. Katie Lough of Rolla, Missouri, Daniel Lough of Kansas City, Missouri, Robert N. Mills of Starkville, Mississippi, Julia Bennett and husband Andre of Brandon, Mississippi, Rebecca Mills of Ridgeland, Mississippi and Kayleigh Lough of St. James, Missouri; three step grandchildren, Rhonda Green of Rolla, Missouri, Janelle Lambert of St. James, Missouri and Dr. John Mills of San Francisco, California; four great grandchildren; special family friend, Robert N. Mills of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Services
 Visitation was Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
    Graveside services was Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home Cemetery in St. James, Missouri with Rod Farthing officiating.
    Family served as pallbearers.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Harry A. Lupberger

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Harry A. Lupberger
    Harry A. Lupberger of St. James, Missouri was born on August 19, 1913, in St. James, Missouri to Carl and Zelill (Favre) Lupberger and passed away at his home in St. James, Missouri on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the age of 95 years, 9 months, and 1 day.
    He was united in marriage to Matilda (Mickey) Keasling on December 17, 1987 in Salem, Missouri. She passed away April 2, 2005.
    Harry Lupberger worked as a Combustion Engineer as Foreman in the Sheet Iron Industry in St. Louis, Missouri for many years.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Zelill (Favre) Lupberger; his wife, Matilda Lupberger; son, George Keasling and one sister, Lorraine Gibson.
    He is survived by daughter-in-law, Shirley Keasling of Worden, Illinois; six grandchildren, Leisa Bailey, Nick, Jeff, and Joe Tervasi, Lee Smith and Daren Keasling; 12 great grandchildren; one cousin, Harold Lupberger and wife Daphne of St. James, Missouri.
    Visitation was Friday, May 22, 2009 from 1 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
    Funeral services were Friday, May 22, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Jerry Baumann officiating.
    Pallbearers were family and friends. Burial in the family plot in the Wishon Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Billie Jean Lynn

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Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Billie Jean Lynn
    Billie Jean Lynn of Sullivan, Missouri, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, was born Friday, May 29, 1931 at Tuckerman, Arkansas to Luther and Jewell (nee McClain) Simpson and passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009 at St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 27 days.
    Billie worked as a waitress for many years. She had been a “Witness” of the Kingdom Hall in St. Louis, Missouri and then Sullivan, Missouri for over 43 years.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Rebecca Dorris; other relatives and friends.
    She is survived by her son, Rick and wife Lora Lynn of Leasburg, Missouri; daughter, Judy Baumhoff of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters, Martha Narrens of Des Moines, Iowa and Dee Roberts of Sarasota, Florida; one granddaughter, Darlene Bach; three great grandchildren, Nicole, Cameron and Carley; other relatives and friends.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.

James Wesley Manues Jr.

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Wednesday, 10 June 2009

James Wesley Manues Jr.
      James Wesley Manues Jr. of Bland, Missouri was born August 14, 1971 to James Manues Sr. and Mary Rhodes Manues and passed away June 3, 2009 at the age of 37 years.
    He worked at Pioneer Truss in Owensville, Missouri.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Mary Manues.
    He is survived by three sons, Shane and Tyler Manues of Owensville, Missouri and James Manues III of Michigan and two sisters, Juanita and Denise.
    Funeral service was Sunday, June 7, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, Missouri.
    Burial in the Owensville, City Cemetery, Owensville, Missouri.

Alice E. Morgan

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Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Alice E. Morgan
    Alice E. Morgan nee McCoy of Steelville, Missouri was born on Monday, November 12, 1917 to Baylis McCoy and Lucille Jo Martin McCoy. She passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Osage Beach Health Care at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 23 days.
Alice married Bruce Morgan on December 13, 1968 in Salem, Missouri. She accepted the Lord many years ago and was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church. Alice worked a number of years at the shoe factory in Cuba, Missouri and last at the Western Auto Store in Steelville, Missouri. She used to love to ride horses in parades and horse shows, having won several trophies and ribbons. She later enjoyed quilting, going to the family farm, visiting with friends and family. She was also a St. Louis Cardinal fan and always watched or listened to the games.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce; son, Robert “Bobby Lee” Stough; sisters, Alta May Redmon, Alma Arnold; brothers, Frank McCoy, and Oscar Furman McCoy; brothers-in-law, Sonny Redmon, Richard Arnold and Carl Gibson; sister-in-law Esther McCoy; and stepfather Van Albert Hall.
    She was survived by her sister, Allene McCoy Gibson of St. Charles, Missouri; grandson, Jesse Stough of Missouri; two great granddaughters, LaDawna McLeod and Jessica Stricklan, both of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; two nieces, Diane Bumba of St. Charles, Missouri and Jo Ann Bryant of Wright City, Missouri; four great great grandsons; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation was Saturday, May 9, 2009 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at noon Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating.
    Burial was in the Schwieder Cemetery Steelville, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.

Doris May Morton

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Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Doris May Morton
     Doris May Morton of Villa Ridge, Missouri was born February 14, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to Arthur and Della, nee Green, Hewkin and passed away Monday, May 4, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
    She graduated from Cherryville High School in Cherryville, Missouri and later attended East Central College in Union, Missouri.
    On October 29, 1955 she married James W. Morton in St. Louis, Missouri. They made their home in Villa Ridge, Missouri since 1971.
    She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James and one brother, Clinton Hewkin.
    She is survived by one son, Michael Morton and wife Michelle of Wildwood, Missouri; four daughters, Debra Cottner of Michigan, Pamela Arnold and husband Richard of Wildwood, Missouri, Phyllis Morton of Union, Missouri and Lori Morton of Villa Ridge, Missouri; one brother, David Hewkin and wife Ruth of Davisville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Ruby Hewkin of Cherryville, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Funeral service was held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, Missouri with Rev. Phillip Hudson and Rev. Wesley Rider officiating.
    Arrangements under the direction of the Oltmann Funeral Home, Washington, Missouri.

Marie Elizabeth Moutray

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Wednesday, 27 May 2009

Marie Elizabeth Moutray
    Marie Elizabeth Moutray nee Miller of Steelville, Missouri was born on Sunday, January 24, 1909 in Steelville, Misouri to Ivy Burton Miller and Lulu Hines Miller and passed away at Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the age of 100 years, 3 months, and 26 days.
    Marie married Edwin Moutray on August 24, 1928 in Steelville, Missouri and to this union two children were born.
    Marie was a believer and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, and cooking.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivy Burton and Lulu Miller; husband, Edwin; son Ralph (June) Moutray; great grandson, Brad Lokken; brother, Paul (Ann) Miller; sisters, Ada (Claude) McKinney, Mabel (Lloyd) Cannon, Irene (George) O’Neal; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jim Trimble, Delbert Moutray, Lytle (Doris) Moutray, Ross (Matred) Moutray, Minnie (Ben) Mallow, Clyde (Jess) Woods, and Mary (Claude) Doss.
    She is survived by her daughter, Mary Gipson and husband Fred of LaFeria, Texas; sister, Fern Trimble of Collinsville, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Gladys Moutray of Steelville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Debbie (Bill) Nelson of S. Beloit, Illinois, Gordon (Gilda) Moutray of the country of Kuwait, Kay (Mike) Bava of Odessa, Texas and Dale Moutray of Howe, Texas; nine great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
    Visitation wa Friday, May 22, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
    Funeral service was Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Butts, Missouri.
    All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.