Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of Jan. 8, 2003
Lumary Dickhoener
Lumary Dickhoener (nee Park) of Cuba, Missouri was born to Edward Park and
Carrie Madding Park in Mt. Erie, Illinois on April 17, 1916. She passed
away on December 27, 2002 at Courtois Creek Nursing Home, Cuba, Missouri at
the age of 86 years, 8 months and 10 days.
Lumary was married to Sylvester Dickhoener on January 30, 1939 at St.
Patrick Church in St. Patrick, Missouri and to this union three children
were born.
She was very active in community activities before her retirement and
especially enjoyed working with flowers and gardening.
Lumary was preceded in death by her husband Sylvester, parents, one son
Louis, grandson Stephen and brother Howard Park.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her two sons Edward Dickhoener
and wife Gloria of Cuba, Missouri, Stephen Dickhoener of Miami, Florida;
brother John Joseph Park and wife Beatrice of Williamburg, New Mexico;
sister-in-law Martha Klinner of Quincy, Illinois; seven grandchildren, 13
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, many relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, December 31, 2002 from 48 p.m. at the Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eric Smith officiating. Musical selections sung
were "Because He Lives," and "Amazing Grace," by Valerie Hutson.
Burial was in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with pallbearers: Eddie
Dickhoener, Joey Dickhoener, Matt Pacini, Richard Pacini, Justin Protte and
Greg Treece.
All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba,
Missouri.
Betty Sue Echols
Betty Sue Echols (nee Butler) of Cuba, Missouri was born to Elzie Butler
and Lidia Cleo Woodall Butler on November 22, 1944 in Culen, Louisiana. She
passed away on Friday, December 27, 2002 at MO Baptist Hospital, St. Louis,
Missouri at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 5 days.
Betty was married to Earl Markland for 32 years and to this union two
children were born. She later married Philip Echols on August 9, 1990 at
the Full Gospel Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Betty was very active in her
church and loved to sing. She also enjoyed fishing as a hobby. She worked
several years as a Certified Nurse and Registered Therapy Assistant.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Mildred Elrine
Dodd.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband Philip of the home;
son Rolla Earl Markland and wife Diane of Leasburg, Missouri, daughter
Ethel Marie Adams and husband Kenneth of Stanton, Missouri; sisters Ann
DeLanie and husband Cecil of Hope Hull, Alabama, Jean Mueller and husband
Norman of Cuba, Missouri and Virine Pender and husband Paul Nelson of
Leasburg, Missouri; sister and brother-in-laws Dee Fox and husband Chester
of St. James, Missouri, Connie Echols, Ray Echols and wife Riva, Jerry
Echols and wife Carol, Mike Echols and wife Wanda, all of Cuba, Missouri
and Marcella Beneke and husband Owen of Owensville, Missouri; mother-in-law
Deloris Echols of Cuba, Missouri; step children Gary Echols and wife
Debbie; Rick Echols and wife Kathy, Phil Echols and wife Crystal, all of
Owensville, Missouri; nine grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other
relatives and many friends.
Visitation was on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 from 911 a.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was on Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 11 a.m. at Hutson
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Loyd Swyers officiating. Sharon Thomeczek sang,
"Where the Soul Never Dies," accompanied on guitar by Rev. Loyd Swyers.
Burial was at Licklider Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with pallbearers Bradley
Echols, Kenny Adams, Gary Echols, Paul Nelson, Ray Echols and Rick Echols.
All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba,
Missouri.
M. Kathleen Hamilton
M. Kathleen Hamilton passed away December 22, 2002 into the arms of her
Lord after a brief illness.
She was born August 18, 1936 in LaGrange, Missouri. In 1955 she married
Donald Hamilton and they enjoyed 47 years together. They enjoyed traveling
and visited all 50 states and many countries.
She is survived by her husband Donald, son Vernie of Tallahassee, Florida,
daughter Donna Cook and husband Bruce of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, son
Bryan and wife Kathy of Manassas Park, Virginia and five grandchildren.
She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service was held December 22, 2002.
Rita Dawn Kaysinger
Rita Dawn Kaysinger nee Volner of Rolla, Mo. was born on February 17, 1977
to the union of Donald Edward Volner and Beverly Gail Bouse Volner and
passed away suddenly on December 26, 2002 in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of
25 years, 10 months and 9 days.
On June 16, 1993 Rita was united in marriage to Craig Carter at Leasburg,
Mo.
On May 26, 2002 she was united in marriage to Kurt Kaysinger at Steelville,
Mo.
Rita was preceded in death by one daughter, Nichole Carter.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving
parents Donald Volner and Beverly Bouse; husband Kurt Kaysinger; three
sons, Chase Carter and his father Craig Carter, Kyle Shafferkoetter and his
father Carl and Kameron Kaysinger; one brother Scott Volner and wife Amy;
one sister Rachel Volner and fiancé JJ Parker; mother-in-law Grace
Kaysinger; grandmother Bonnie Bouse; our dear aunt, niece, relative and
friend.
Rita was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, good
friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Rita Dawn Kaysinger nee Volner was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of
Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Sunday, December 29, 2002 at
2 p.m. with Rev. Harold Harrison officiating.
Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements
were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Elsie Walker
Elsie Walker nee Hicks was born Monday, December 5, 1919 in Union City,
Tennessee to the late James Jake Hicks and Mary Dunn Hicks and departed
this life Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St.
Louis, Missouri at the age of 83 years, 0 months, and 19 days.
Elsie grew up in Paragould, Arkansas. She married Eugene Lonnie Walker on
December 5, 1937 in Jonesboro, Arkansas and to this union three children
were born.
They made their home together in the Harvester, Missouri area near St.
Charles, Missouri. She and Gene owned and operated a restaurant for several
years before the children were born. She loved to sew, cook, crochet, play
the piano; she loved people and especially her children and grandchildren.
Gene passed away November 27, 1969. She remained in St. Charles, Missouri
until moving to Steelville, Missouri with her daughter and son-in-law
Darlene and Benny Hornbeck. Elsie accepted the Lord many years ago and
attended the Steelville First Assembly of God Church.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, and one son Lonnie.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children: Darlene and husband
Charles (Benny) Hornbeck of Steelville, Missouri and Vicky and husband
Danny Monroe of Defiance, Missouri.
One brother James Hicks of St. Louis, Missouri; three grandchildren Cheryl
and husband Carl Graham of Bremen, Ohio, Carol and husband William (Bill)
Wood of Steelville, Missouri, and Charles (Chad) Hornbeck II of Steelville,
Missouri.
Four great-grandchildren, Lauren Wood of Steelville, Missouri and Chelsie,
Clorissa, and Chance Graham of Bremen, Ohio; nieces, nephews other
relatives, and friends all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Hazel
"Elsie" Walker.
Visitation was held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday December 27, 2002 at the Hutson
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held 7 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2002 at the Hutson
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Paul Hutson sang "Amazing
Grace" and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling" accompanied by Dorothy
Hutson on the piano.
Burial was 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2002 in New Friendship Cemetery,
Paragould, Arkansas.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville,
Missouri.
Earl Leslie Vaughn
Earl Leslie Vaughn of Cuba, Mo. was born on April 26, 1925 at Cook Station,
Mo. to the union of Henry Berry Vaughn and Myrtle Pearl (Roberts) Vaughn
and passed away on December 30, 2002 at Phelps County Regional Medical
Center of Rolla, Mo. at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 4 days.
On January 10, 1947 Earl was united in marriage to Ruth E. Graham at Cuba,
Mo. They were happily married until Ruth preceded Earl in death on
September 30, 1998.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Noel, Floyd, Lloyd,
Everett and Elmer Vaughn and one sister, Mae Vaughn.
On October 24, 1944 Earl entered the Army of the United States and was
honorably discharged on August 8, 1946 after having served in World War II.
He was also a member of the Cuba United Methodist Church.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his three sons
Glenn Vaughn and wife Bonnie, Dennis Vaughn and Don Vaughn and wife Rhonda;
two brothers Charles Vaughn and Wilbur Vaughn and wife Imogene;
sister-in-law Eileen Vaughn; three grandchildren, Ra Dawn Gloriod and
husband Lou, Gregg Vaughn and Helen Vaughn; one great-granddaughter, Alana
Meskel; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Earl was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, good
friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Earl Leslie Vaughn was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
where funeral services were held on Saturday, January 4, 2003 at 11:00 a.m.
with Don Vaughn and Tom Slovensky officiating. Interment was in the Meramec
Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Mo.
Memorials to the Cuba United Methodist Church, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements
were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
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