Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week updated January 5, 2007
John Henry Brandenburger
John Henry Brandenburger of Cuba, Missouri was born to
the union of Fred and Mary (nee Rutz) Brandenburger on
November 23, 1928 at Oak Hill, Missouri and left from this life on
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at the age 78 years one month and
seven days. John was united in marriage to Geraldine “Jerri” M.
Summers on November 18, 1960 at Mexico, Missouri.
John and Jerri worked together as owner/operator of Mark
Twain Beverage Company, Inc. in Hannibal, Missouri from 1968 to
1977. From 1982 to 1988 they owned and operated the Missouri
Meerschaum Corn Cob Pipes Company in Washington, Missouri.
He was a 3rd Degree Mason and then became a 32nd Degree
Shriner belonging to the Moolah Shrine in St. Louis, Missouri. He
also enjoyed traveling, fishing, making friends, but what he loved
most was being a husband, Dad, Papa John and grandpa.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary
Brandenburger; and one son, Randy Hammett.
Those who are left to mourn his passing are his son,
John and wife Evelyn Brandenburger of Lancaster, Ohio; four
daughters, Karen Brandenburger of Marthasville, Missouri, Mary and
husband Joe Miller of Cuba, Missouri, Jerri and husband Wes Sites of
Washington, Missouri and Rhonda and husband Terry Sampson of
Hannibal, Missouri; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren;
two brothers, Jack and wife Diane Brandenburger of Argyle, Texas and
Bill and wife Pearl Brandenburger of Cuba, Missouri; one sister,
Joan Kespohl of Cuba, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, January 2, 2007 from 4-8 p.m.
with a 7 p.m. Celebration of Life Service at Britton Funeral Home in
Cuba. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2007 with Father
James Finder officiating at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba.
Special music for the service was “How Great Thou Art,”
“Precious Lord Take My Hand” and “On Eagles Wings.”
Pallbearers were Matt Smith, Jason Brandenburger, Ted
Sampson, Jeff Cunningham, Tim Ryle, Al Callahan, Steve Conrad and
Brad Kurz. Serving as honorary pallbearers were Leroy McGinnis,
Ronnie Hansen, Charlie Kolb and Tunney Yardley.
Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Oak Hill, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Joyce Ann Dorf
Joyce Ann Dorf (nee Davis) was born March 15, 1921 at
Davisville, Missouri and passed away on January 1, 2007 at the age
of 85 years, 9 months and 16 days.
She was one of seven children born to Walter A. and Mary
J. Davis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Spencer; sons,
Phil and Ned; her parents; brothers, Lavondal and Bill; and sisters,
Jerry, Gladys and Ruth.
Joyce is survived by her children, Judy (Larry) Chinners
of Cuba, Missouri, Robert Dorf of Steelville, Missouri, Davis Dorf
of Colorado, Penny (Jerry) Sanders of St. Louis, Missouri, Lois Dorf
of Fenton, Missouri, Jeanette (Bill) Green of Springfield, Missouri,
Nannette Dorf of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Norma Greves of Cuba,
Missouri; 14 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and many other
relatives and friends.
She enjoyed cooking for large gatherings and was known
for her creative Christmas displays through the years. She raised
nine children and cared for many children at her home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Visitation was at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. Graveside
services at Kinder Cemetery on Thursday, January 4, 2007 at 11 a.m.
with Dennis Greves, Buddy Hughes, Jerry Sanders, Larry Chinners,
Bill Green and Jeff Bouse serving as pallbears.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Rev. Warren George Hansen
Rev. Warren G. Hansen of Cuba, Missouri was born on
April 30, 1923 in Denver, Colorado to the union of the late Arthur
and Elsie Hansen (nee Egerer) and left from this life on Tuesday,
December 26, 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 83 years, 7
months and 27 days.
Rev. Warren was united in marriage to Jeanette V.
Johnson on August 6, 1955 and to this union two children were born,
Douglas and Janice.
He proudly served his country as a decorated veteran in
the U.S. Army during WWII, he received his Ph.D. in Biochemistry,
Pathology from St. Louis University in 1958. He taught, was a
consultant and lecturer for a number of years at St. Louis and
Purdue Universities. He was ordained an Episcopalian Priest in June
1971 after his studies in Theology. Between 1972 - 2006 he had
churches in Kansas and Missouri. Most recently he and Jeanie
participated and shared in the ministry of Sts. Francis & Clare CEC
of Columbia, Missouri.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Hansen
and Elsie Hansen (nee Egerer).
Those who are left to celebrate and cherish his memory
are his wife of 51 years Jeanette V. “Jean” Hansen of Cuba,
Missouri; son, Douglas Hansen of Cuba, Missouri; daughter, Janice
(Ronald) Owens of Lawson, Missouri; and one grandchild, Megan
Collins of Kansas City, Missouri.
Visitation was held Friday, December 29, 2006 from 10-11
a.m. at The Cathedral Church of the King 728 N. Stevenson, Olathe,
Kansas.
Funeral was Friday, December 29, 2006 at 11 a.m. at The
Cathedral Church of the King with Bishop Mike Davidson as the
celebrant and Rev. John Prenger, co-celebrant.
Interment was Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 1 p.m. at
Nashotah House Seminary Cemetery, Nashotah, Wisconsin, with Rev.
Harry Walsh.
Thelma Mae Lewis
Thelma Mae Lewis of Cuba, Missouri was born May 29, 1915
to the union of Lawrence H. and Laura L. (nee Warnhoff) Lewis at
Cuba, Missouri and left from this life on Tuesday, December 26, 2006
at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Thelma worked as an inspector for the Cuba Shoe Company
for 20+ years. Her parents Lawrence and Laura Lewis were the owner/
operators of Lewis Hardware that was located here in Cuba for many
years. Thelma was a life time member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Cuba, member of the Golden Mariners and the Order of the
Easter Star.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and
Laura Lewis; two brothers, Herbert and Beverly Lewis; two sisters,
Laura Lewis and Loretta Taylor; and a host of other relatives and
friends.
Those who are left to mourn her passing his her nephews,
Ronald and wife Lana Taylor of St. James, Missouri, and Albert Lewis
of California; one niece, Louise “Louanne” and husband Ken Carlson
of Kortez, Colorado; great nieces, great nephews and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, December 27, 2006 from
4-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Eastern Star service at Britton Funeral Home
in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Thursday, December 28,
2006 at Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jerry
Douglas officiating. Special songs for the service were “Amazing
Grace” and “How Great Thou Art.”
Burial at Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Everett E. Moutray
Everett E. Moutray of St. James, Missouri passed away
on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at the Golden Living Center in St.
James, Missouri at the age of 90 years.
Everett was born on July 31, 1916 in Steelville,
Missouri to his parents, Harlan Sylvester and May (Luck) Moutray. He
was united in marriage to Elsie Baker Moutray on August 10, 1940 at
Owensville, Missouri. She passed away May 31, 1993. Everett was then
married to Peggy Jean (Owens) Roark on May 9, 1997 in St. James,
Missouri and she survives at the family home.
He worked for the railroad for 21 years. He was a World
War II worker when Fort Leonard Wood was being constructed. He also
was a carpenter. He loved to hunt and fish. He loved his grandkids
with all his heart. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50
years and got the 50-year pin for his services. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church for 60 years. He was a Sunday School
teacher, deacon and a superintendent of the Sunday School classes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers,
Raymond, Harold, Fennel, Doyle and Floyd Moutray and two sisters,
Gladine Moutray and Ruth Birge.
He is survived by his wife of the home; two step sons,
Dale Roark and wife Debbie of St. James, Missouri and Shannon Roark
of St. James, Missouri; two step daughters, Diana Whiteside and
husband Rick of St. James, Missouri and Shanna DeClue and husband
Wayne of St. James, Missouri; one brother, Adrain Moutray of
Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Clara Gilmore of St. Louis,
Missouri and Madeline West of Leasburg, Missouri; eight
grandchildren; four great grandchildren and many family and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 22, 2006 from
6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, December
23, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James,
Missouri, with Pastor Boyd Gray officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ray Ellis, Don Gowan, Richard West,
Gary West, Keith Gilmore and Brandon Whiteside.
Burial was in the family plot in the Moutray Cemetery in
Steelville, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Jones
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
David Everett Nevills
David Everett Nevills of Owensville, Missouri formerly
of Cuba, was born June 15, 1922 at Lonedell, Missouri to the union
of Nicholas Nevills and Velma (nee Smith) Nevills and left from this
life on Thursday, December 28, 2006 at St. Louis, Missouri at the
age of 84 years, 6 months and 13 days.
David was united in marriage to Ruth Weppner on April 5,
1975 at Sullivan, Missouri.
David was a “Jack of all trades”; he could work on
anything with a motor and fix it. He could build anything, make
anything and an excellent cook. He attended the 1st Assembly of God
Church of Owensville for the past couple of years.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and
Velma Nevills; two sons, Harold Ray and Gary Dean Nevills; one
grandson, Glen David Nevills, Jr.; two granddaughters, Ariel and
Chelsey Nevills; two sisters, Dora Loyd and Pauline Thompsons.
Those are left to mourn his passing is his loving wife,
Ruth Nevills of the home; nine sons, Donald Gene Nevills, Glen David
and wife Nancy Nevills of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Randy and wife Judy
Nevills of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Michael and wife Jodi Nevills of
Granite City, Illinois, Dale and wife Natasha Nevills of Bixby,
Oklahoma, Joshiua and wife Melissa Nevills of Bourbon, Missouri,
Joseph and wife Shellie Nevills of Carthage, Missouri, Daniel and
wife Michelle Nevills of Carthage, Missouri and Jacob and wife Stacy
Nevills of Joplin, Missouri.
Four daughters, Linda and husband Terry Bost of Union,
Missouri, Kathy and husband Tom Stoneking of St. Clair, Missouri,
Mary Lou and husband Robert Buchin of Advance, North Carolina and
Jessica and husband Shane Rosario of Joplin, Missouri.
One daughter-in-law, Chris Nevills (widow of Gary); 33
grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; five brothers, Charles
Nevills of Union, Missouri, Cecil Nevills of Missouri, Carl Nevills
of Missouri, Arthur (Okel) Nevills of Union, Missouri and Herbert
(Barb) Nevills of Conway, Missouri; two sisters, Lucille Welch of
Union, Missouri, and Ida Mae and husband Paul Sohn of Cuba,
Missouri.
Visitation was held 4-8 p.m. Monday, January 1, 2007 at
Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Service was at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 with Rev. Bill Hobson and Rev. Leslie
Dority officiating.
Pallbearers were sons, Glen, Randy, Michael, Dale, Joe,
Daniel, Jake and Joshiua Nevills. Burial at Kinder Cemetery, Cuba,
Missouri.
Arrangements were under the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba,
Missouri.
Lois Jean Ottermann
Lois Jean Ottermann of Cuba, Missouri was born November
14, 1938 in Midridge, Missouri to the union of the late Austin and
Daisy Alice Volner (nee Britton) and left from this life on Sunday,
December 24, 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 68 years, 1
month and 10 days.
She was united in marriage to Herbert J. Ottermann on
April 29, 1961 in Cuba, Missouri.
Jean was a factory worker for Cardin Machine Shop in
Sullivan, Missouri. She was of the Lutheran faith and enjoyed
spending time with her friends at the Cuba Senior Center.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Austin Volner
and Daisy Alice Volner (nee Britton) and a son, Mark Ottermann.
Those who are left to mourn her passing are her husband,
Herbert J. Ottermann; two sons, Matthew (Diane) Ottermann of Krakow,
Missouri and Nathan (Cindy) Ottermann of Cuba, Missouri; three
brothers, Johnny (Pam) Volner of Cuba, Missouri Donald Volner of
Bourbon, Missouri and Roger (Jackie) Volner of Cuba, Missouri.
Two sisters, Betty (Darrell) Harvey of Elmo, Missouri
and Debra Williams of Cuba, Missouri; nine grandchildren, one great
grandchild, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, December 27, 2006 4-8
p.m. at Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral was held Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 11 a.m.
at Britton Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Lathum, officiating.
Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Doyle Tucker
Doyle Tucker of Sullivan, Missouri was born on Tuesday,
November 8, 1921 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to William Walter Tucker
and Pearl May Sisco Tucker. He passed away on Thursday, December 21,
2006 at Life Care Center in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 85
years, 1 month and 13 days.
Doyle married Rose A. Tyrrell in Chicago, Illinois on
December 28, 1957 and to this union five children were born. Doyle
worked as a hospital orderly most of his life before retiring. His
hobbies were playing solitare and Nintendo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers,
Raymond Tucker, Darrell Tucker and Glenberg Tucker; granddaughter,
Angel Rose Tucker; and half sister, Lennie Burris.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife, Rose
A. Tucker of Sullivan, Missouri; children, Julie Elizabeth Hellmann
and husband Peter of Malibu, California, Georgianna Gray and husband
Bill of Sullivan, Missouri, Gretchen Bauer of Rolla, Missouri,
Joseph Tucker of California and William Tucker of Prescott, Arizona;
sister, Geraldine Pillow and husband Luther of Hemet, California;
sister-in-law, Louise Tucker of Kennett, Missouri; nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, December 28, 2006 from 7-9 p.m.
at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with prayer service at 7
p.m.
Funeral mass was Friday, December 29, 2006 at 11 a.m. at
Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Monsignor Cox
officiating. Burial at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Bourbon,
Missouri with pallbearers Donald Lasater, William R. Gray Jr., Anton
Bauer III, David Bauer, William R. Gray III, and William E. Tucker.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral
Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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