Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO 
Local Obituaries for the Week of January 20, 2021



Robert "Bob" Charles Becker

Robert "Bob" Charles Becker of Steelville, Missouri was born 
April 2, 1944 in Rolla, Missouri to Edward James and Hildred Martha 
Hendrix Becker and passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the 
age of 76 years, 9 months and 8 days.
Bob married Linda Kay Brown on June 5, 1965 at the Steelville First 
Baptist Church. 
Bob served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He had been a 
member of the Straightway Baptist Church for over 30 years and 
served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He and Linda had 
been attending the Steelville First Baptist Church in the last 
several months.
After 28 years with Boeing in St. Louis, Missouri Bob retired and 
found himself just as busy around home as ever. He enjoyed 
woodworking, making many pieces, such as porch swings, baby cradles, 
shelves, boxes and gun cabinets. He often took time to turkey hunt 
or go fishing at Big River or the Missouri River. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Hildred Becker; 
and parents-in-law, Chester and Alma Brown.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Becker of Steelville, 
Missouri; three children, Lisa (Steve) Adams, Laura (Tony) Martin 
and Jim (Valley) Becker, all of Steelville, Missouri; eight 
grandchildren, Emily (Mark) Pfeiffer, Kaitlin (Lucas) Harmon, 
Abigail (Michael) Mitchell, Brooklyn Adams, Jessica (Zac) Driskill, 
Shannon (Jarek) Nash, Dylan Becker and Garrett Becker; great 
grandchildren, Ila Pfeiffer, Abram Pfeiffer, Aurora Pfeiffer, 
Victoria Pfeiffer, Lawson Campbell and Lucy Harmon; one brother, 
James (Maggie) Becker of Alabama; two sisters, Susan (Ken) Chymiak 
of Overland Park, Kansas and Helen Becker of Creve Coeur, Missouri; 
sisters-in-law, Karen (Alan) Miles and Vicki (Steve) Sexton, all of 
Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with
 Rev. Rick Haggett and Rev. Alan Miles officiating. A tribute from 
grandson, Dylan Becker, was read. Special music of "How Great 
Thou Art" and "I'll Fly Away" was sung and played by Rev. Jerry
Beers.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Garrett Becker, Mark Pfeiffer, Lucas Harmon, 
Michael Mitchell, Zack Driskill and Jarek Nash with Lawson Campbell 
and Abram Pheiffer serving as honorary.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Donna Rae Brockett

Donna Rae (nee Kirk) Brockett of Bourbon, Missouri was born on 
Friday, August 12, 1938 in Shelby County, Iowa to Nels Christensen 
and Helen Escher Kirk and passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 
at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 27 days.
She graduated from Harlan High School in Harlan, Iowa in 1956.
On May 21, 1959 she married Kenneth Franklin Weihs in Harlan, Iowa.
While her husband was stationed in the armed services, Donna trained 
in San Francisco as an obstetric technician and worked in that field
for a few years.  
On February 14, 1978 she married Jerry Lee Brockett. 
She had accepted the Lord early in life and they attended and were 
active at Texoma Baptist Church.  She loved to shop, take part in 
the activities at the senior center and attend church. Other hobbies 
included gardening, canning, making jellies, crocheting afghans for 
family members and cooking. Donna enjoyed raising chickens, going 
fishing and occasionally making moonshine. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nels and Helen Kirk; 
husband, Jerry Lee Brockett; and brother, Franklin Dale Kirk.
She is survived by her four daughters, Susan (John) Corbett of Cedar 
Creek, Texas, Sherry (Mike) Goodwin of West Jordan, Utah, Carla 
(Paul) Vagnini of Bradenton, Florida and Candace (Bryan) Robertson 
of Bourbon, Missouri; grandchildren, Richard (Leanette) Smith, Ryan 
(Bethany) Smith, and Sarah Corbett, all of Texas, Christopher 
(Amber) Dale of Kingman, Arizona, Zachary (Megan) Dale of Riverton, 
Utah, Denise (Cody) Valdez, Mandy (Dave) Phillips and Mark (Nicole) 
Herrera, all of Utah, Amanda (Ted) Walker, Sarah Robertson, Jonathan 
Robertson, all of Bourbon, Missouri; brother, Roger (Mary) Kirk of 
Alvin, Texas; sister, Marilyn (Keith) Anderson of  Harlan, Iowa; 
sister-in-law, Karrol Kay Kirk of Harlan, Iowa; 26 great- 
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation as her final disposition.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.


Audrey Isabell Callahan 

Audrey Isabell (nee Wilson) Callahan of Cuba, Missouri was born 
March 25, 1937 in Shirley, Missouri to Harry Edward and Sarah 
Florene Best Wilson and passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 
the age of 83 years, 9 months and 12 days.
She married Floyd Callahan Jr. 
Audrey was employed at Baldor Electric in Valley Park, Missouri 
for a number of years and also worked at Gen Corp in Cuba,
Missouri, Mobil in Bourbon, Missouri, BW Freeman and Ozark 
Technology in Cuba, Missouri and also as a cook for the Steelville 
Public Schools.  She attended the Faith Chapel Church in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Audrey was a member of the Golden Girls in Steelville, Missouri for 
a few years. She always enjoyed playing Uno, word search and reading 
romance books. 
When Vicki was young, Audrey was the Girl Scout leader. She enjoyed 
cooking and could make the best fried chicken, especially the wings. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Wilson and Florene 
Brewer; step father, Clement Albert Brewer; husband, Floyd 
Callahan Jr.; two brothers, Wendell Wilson and Stanley Wilson; 
three sisters, Norma Phares, Bonnie Gibson and Juanita Ushery; and 
one granddaughter, Tanya.
She is survived by her son, Carl (Judy) Callahan of Cuba, Missouri; 
daughter, Vicki Moss of Cuba, Missouri; three grandchildren, Tonya 
(James) Scott, Dempsey (Angie) Callahan and Becky (Ryan) Cole; seven 
great grandchildren, Dominique, Donoven, Dalton, Charity, Kyle, Kaleb 
and McKenna; five great-great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, 
January 16, 2021 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Pastor Mike Mounce officiating. Special music of "Amazing Grace" was 
sung and played by Valerie Thomas. Other music of "He Touched Me" 
and "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Bob and Carol Coleman. A special 
poem was read by Angie Callahan.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Tom Blanton, Dalton Callahan, Kylen Ray, Donavan 
Callahan, Isaiah Thompson and Allen Graddy.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home 
in Steelville, Missouri.


Ingeborg Christa Cowsert

Ingeborg Christa (nee Klawiskofsky) Cowsert of St. Clair, Missouri 
was born in Berlin, Germany on December 21, 1933 to Max Julius 
Klawiskofsky and Anna Emma (Meyer) and passed away Saturday 
January 9, 2021 at the age of 87 years.
On September 1, 1952 Ingeborg married Charles L. Cowsert.
Ingeborg worked for Missouri Knife Co. in St. Clair, Missouri and 
would retire after 20 plus years.
She enjoyed sewing, cooking and drawing gnomes and mushrooms. She 
loved to watch Jeopardy and complete crossword puzzles and pogo 
games. 
For years Ingeborg cherished being able to get together with Oma's 
German Coffee Clutch to reminisce about life in Germany. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max Julius and Anna Emma 
Klawiskofsky; her husband, Charles Cowsert; two children, Charlie 
Cowsert and Donnie Cowsert; one brother, Heinz Klawiskofsky; one 
sister, Karen Carlino; and one granddaughter, Alesia Cowsert.
She is survived by two sons, Robert Cowsert of St. Clair, Missouri 
and Steve Cowsert and wife Mindy of Cuba, Missouri; three daughters, 
Christine Gibson and husband Bob of St. Clair, Missouri, Rhonda 
Cowsert and fiancˇ Ron Nix of Florida and Kim Cowsert of St. Clair, 
Missouri; one brother, Johnnie Klawiskofsky of Florida; one sister,
Ulla Kuster of Germany; 18 grandchildren, Shawn, Chad, Christopher 
(Ashley), Angie (Brian), Amy, Justin (Megan), Jeremy (Julie), 
Davianne (Brad), Robbie (Melissa), Nick, Heather (Dave), Heidi 
(Ricky), Christa, Chassidy (Matt), Steve (Kelly), Jeffrey (Brittany), 
Michael (Megan); thought of by Oma as her youngest daughter, Camry; 
great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; other relatives 
and friends.
Graveside service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Midlawn Memorial Gardens in 
Union, Missouri.


Donald James "Donny" Colvin

Donald James "Donny" Colvin, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of 
Rolla, Missouri, was born in Rolla on May 14, 1959 to Wayne Colvin 
and Polly (Glenn) Colvin Bacon and passed away Monday, 
January 11, 2021 at the age of 61 years.
Donny enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and making people smile through
his humorous demeanor. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Colvin.
He is survived by his mother, Polly Bacon and husband Jim of Rolla, 
Missouri; three children, Christy Colvin of Rolla, Missouri, Devon
Colvin of Rolla, Missouri and Donavon Colvin of St. James, Missouri; 
step daughter, Casey Miles of Chillicothe, Missouri; three brothers, 
Darrell Colvin of Texas, Paul Colvin of Rolla, Missouri and Gary 
Colvin of Springfield, Missouri; two sisters, Linda Sue Gaddy and 
Karen Turner, both of Rolla, Missouri; two grandchildren, Addison 
Watkins and Hunter Lewis, both of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives 
and friends. 
Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in 
Rolla, Missouri.


Joan Schwieder Frazier

Joan Schwieder Frazier was born in 1937 to Latham and Ruby 
Schwieder and passed away January 15, 2021 at the age of 83 years.
She spent her first years in a house located on what is now the 
Steelville community Hoppe Park land.  She loved to tell stories of 
their big garden by the spring and her daddy handing out fresh corn 
to all comers.  
Later the family moved to the top of Robin Hill Drive in the house 
that overlooks Main Street and the old high school.  
Growing up Joan loved her walking horse named Man and won numerous 
awards around the State in the "Ladies Open Show" class against
grown women. 
As a teen she taught dance to many Steelville girls. 
After graduation from Steelville High School she graduated from 
Drury College in Springfield, Missouri then moved to St. Louis, 
Missouri to teach at Riverview High School until marriage took her 
to Springfield, Missouri.  There she had a son, Anthony Frazier,
and as all dutiful mothers will understand spent the next 18 years 
following his every move. 
Joan moved to Columbia, Missouri to be close to her family.  She 
told her granddaughters with tales of Steelville past like ice 
skating on the Glen Ellen pond (owned by the Jonas family, kin to 
the Schweder's as all old families in small towns end up being kin), 
her giant Saint Bernard, the fun to be had after school on the way to 
the downtown drug store with their 5 cent fountain cokes and 
visiting her daddy and Uncle Ed at the family business, Schwieder 
Ford.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby and Latham Schwieder, 
cousin, Nancy (Schwieder) Baker; and by her comrade-in-arms whom she 
cherished as a sister, Sandra (Schwieder) Hampe.
She is survived by her son Anthony and wife Jenny; granddaughters, 
Lila and Lily; four cousins, Sally (Schwieder) Starzyk, Kris 
(Schwieder) Mabie, Kem Schwieder and Mark Schwieder; step daughter
 Dinah Jo (Frazier) Cabelka; other relatives and friends.  
Family graveside was held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the 
Steelville Cemetery.
Eulogy was given by her son, Anthony, with a poem read by Sally 
(Schwieder) Starzyk. Other members of the family shared memories.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home 
of Steelville, Missouri.


Joan Schwieder Frazier

Joan Schwieder Frazier of Arlington, Texas, formerly of St. James,
Missouri, was born September 4, 1943 in Rolla, Missouri to Clarence 
and Melba Sellers Wisdom and passed away January 7, 2021 at the 
age of 77 years.
On June 4, 1961 she married Donald L. Fryer by Brother T.B. Conway. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald on January 14, 2015.
She is survived by three sons, Kraig Fryer of Arlington, Texas, 
Kevin Fryer and wife, LeAnn of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Keith 
Fryer and wife Katie of St. Paul, Minnesota; six grandchildren; 
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
January 16, 2021 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021
at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Gary Bartle 
officiating. 
Burial was in the family plot at the Wishon Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kraig Fryer, Kevin Fryer, Keith Fryer, Brandon 
Fryer, Lukas Fryer and Kyle Fryer.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.


Norma Ellene Gorman

Norma Ellene (nee Laney) Gorman of Quincy, Illinois was born on 
November 7, 1914 in Cook Station, Missouri to Ernest and Docia (nee 
Mahuran) Laney and passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the
 age of 106 years.
She married Wayne Gorman in Yuma, Arizona on April 7, 1935.  
Norma attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse in Cook 
Station, Missouri and traveled 15 miles by train to attend high 
school in Steelville, Missouri. She was the only member of her
 immediate family to graduate from high school. Education was 
important to her. 
As a Navy wife Norma lived her early married years in Long Beach, 
California.  Prior to WWII she and her husband moved to St. Louis, 
Missouri where they lived until moving to Quincy, Illinois in 1949. 
Her faith was a major part of who she was. When she moved to Quincy 
she became a member of what is now Faith Presbyterian Church where 
she served for the rest of her life. 
At age 70, after 25 years of service Norma retired from Blessing 
Hospital where she had served as Director of Admitting and 
Information.  For more than 50 years she was a member of the Order 
of Eastern Star.
Norma shared her Christian values with her family by her example.
She loved to travel.  She had the opportunity to travel abroad 
visiting the Holy Land, Greece, Spain and Austria. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gorman in 1976; 
three brothers and their wives, Vencent (Helen) Laney, Max (Mary) 
Laney, and Jimmie (Lucille) Laney; and grandson, Brett Gorman. 
She is survived by two children, Dennis (Barbara) Gorman of Quincy, 
Illinois and Carol (Gregory) Alster of Morton, Illinois; six 
grandchildren, Brett (Deborah) Gorman, Wendy (Timothy) Koontz, Lane 
(Hope) Alster, Lance (Margaret) Alster, Leah Alster and Richard 
(Andrea) Alster; 11 great grandchildren, Megan (Jackson) O'Connor, 
Madelyn (Matthew) Dean, Alice Gorman, Katherine Gorman, Anne Gorman, 
Madelyn Alster, Thomas Alster, Chloe Alster, Mina Alster, Isla 
Alster, and Cruz Thompson; other relatives and friends.  
Because of the pandemic there will be no visitation or services in 
Quincy, Illinois.  
Family graveside service will be held at the cemetery in Wesco, 
Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home 
in Quincy, Illinois.


Ina Mae Groves

Ina Mae (nee Caringer) Groves of Vichy, Missouri was born on Tuesday,
November 14, 1933 in Huzzah, Missouri to William "Bill" Charles and 
Ina Lucille Brown Caringer and passed away on Thursday, 
January 7, 2021 at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 1 day.
Ina grew up between the farm at Huzzah and Dry Creek outside of 
Cherryville, Missouri.  She helped on the farm doing various chores, 
went to Slowensky School, graduated from Cherryville High School and 
later attended Draughon Business College in Springfield, Missouri.  
On September 5, 1952 she married Gerald Stinson Groves in
Cherryville, Missouri. 
They moved to San Diego, California to live on the base where Gerald 
was stationed while in the Marine Corps.  They moved back to the 
St. Louis, Missouri where she worked for FruCon Construction for two 
years before deciding to be a stay-at-home mom. 
She became involved with Girl Scouts. They would go camping, hiking 
and do service projects.  She also did work with Boy Scouts as Tim
 was growing up, helping with pinewood derbies and skill shows.  
Ina later worked at So Fro Fabrics in Ballwin, Missouri for 11 years. 
 Ina was a great cook, loved canning and gardening just the same.  
She would organize trips to Wyoming and Colorado.  
She would take Amy and Laura shopping and crank up Neil Diamond in 
the Ford Cougar. She loved Neil Diamond's music and went to five 
concerts over the years.  
Ina Mae and Gerald moved to Vichy, Missouri in 2000. There they 
began hunting. She got her first deer, turkey and many squirrels.
 She loved her song birds and fed them year-round. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" and Ina 
Caringer; husband, Gerald Groves; sisters, Marie (Gene) Bay, Billie 
(Walter) Manion; and brother, Andy Caringer.
She is survived by her children, Theresa (Mike) Durbin of Union, 
Missouri and Tim (Stephanie) Groves of Hartsburg, Missouri; brother 
Charles "Bud" Caringer (Shirley Crabtree) of Davisville, Missouri; 
grandchildren Dustin Groves of Michigan, Samuel Groves (fiancˇe 
Savannah Williams) of Jefferson City, Missouri, Joshua Groves 
(fiancˇe Sara Riggs) of Ashland, Missouri, Amy (Casey) Kirkpatrick 
of Wright City, Missouri, Laura (Daniel) Gruen and James Durbin, all 
of Union, Missouri; great grandchildren, Valerie Groves of Sullivan, 
Missouri, Stinson Gruen of Union, Missouri and Asher Groves of 
Michigan; nephew, Robert Manion of Brunswick, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, 
January 18, 2021 at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.  
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 
Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers 
officiating.  
Burial at Steelville Cemetery. 
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.


Elizabeth Martin Hall

Elizabeth Martin Hall of Rolla, Missouri was born in Shelby, Iowa 
on April 3, 1933 to John and Francis Bestman and passed away 
Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 
4 days.
She married James Elmer Martin in 1952. He preceded her in death in 
February of 1963. She later married Patrick Hall, who also preceded 
her in death. 
Elizabeth was a talented seamstress and worked for 25 years as a 
seamstress for California Manufacturing, a clothing manufacturer 
formerly located in St. James, Missouri. After retirement she 
continued her sewing skills by quilting and crocheting for family 
and friends. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Francis Bestman; 
husbands, James Martin and Patrick Hall; one sister, Lulu Williams; 
and one brother, Lee Bestman.
She is survived by one son, Alan Martin of Rolla, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 
at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 
at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. 
Interment followed in the Kenner Cemetery near Dixon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home 
in Rolla, Missouri. 


Timothy L. Hammonds

Timothy L. Hammonds of St. James, Missouri was born in Saint Louis, 
Missouri on December 9, 1961 to Charles and Opal (Parker) Hammonds
and passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 59 years.
Tim grew up and attended school in the St. Clair and Pacific, 
Missouri areas. He began his trucking career as a young man and 
continued throughout the entirety of his life. 
Tim met Elizabeth Edwards, in 1998 and were married in 2012.
Tim loved all kinds of music and was always generous of his time. 
Tim was a socialite and had many friends. He often enjoyed 
"swapping" with them and having coffee. He recently fulfilled his 
dream of starting his very own trucking company, Hammonds & Sons 
Trucking this past summer. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Opal Hammonds; 
and an infant daughter, Bethany Hammonds. 
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hammonds of St. James,
Missouri; four daughters, Jewel "Christina" Cowsert and fiancˇ Chad 
Morgan of Union, Missouri, Susan Carrigan and husband Shawn "Brian"
of Rolla, Missouri, Tiffany Meadows and husband Jason of Pacific, 
Missouri and Deborah Hammonds of Pacific, Missouri; three sons, 
Timothy Hammonds Jr. of Pacific, Missouri, Samuel Hammonds of 
St. James, Missouri and Jacob Hammonds, of St. James, Missouri; 
11 grandchildren, Caitlyn, Mason, Brenden, Landen, Shawna, Madison, 
Chloe, Riley, Haylee, Devon, and Holly; five brothers, Gary Hammonds 
and wife Phyllis of Cuba, Missouri, Richard Hammonds of Richwoods, 
Missouri, Terry Hammonds of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Michael 
Hammonds of Sullivan, Missouri and Charles Hammonds of Martinville, 
Indiana; two sisters, Cheryl Miller and significant other James 
Lewis of St. Clair, Missouri and Linda Harbin of Michigan; 
brother-in-law, Will Edwards and wife Melissa of Bourbon, Missouri; 
sister-in-law, Emma Edwards of Bourbon, Missouri; parents-in-law, 
Ruth and Sam Edwards of Salem, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, 
January 11, 2021 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 
the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with pastor John 
Blackmore officiating. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and 
Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri.


Barry Eugene Hazen

Barry Eugene Hazen of Cuba, Missouri was born to Melvin E. and 
Dorothy Hazen on Friday, July 10, 1936 and passed away on Wednesday, 
January 13, 2021 at the age of 84 years.
Barry obtained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United 
States Navy. He retired as a Lithographer for Southeast Missourian. 
He also owned and operated Hazen Bird Farm in Gray Summit, Missouri
for several years. 
Barry enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, 
camping, riding horses, gardening or flying his model airplanes. 
He was awarded the National Archery Champion in 1961, as well as 
the Missouri State Archery Champion. He loved to play the guitar
and banjo, collect antique irons and tinker with things.
At the age of 60, Barry obtained his pilot license. He would later 
purchase and pilot his own plane. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin E. and Dorothy 
"Dottie" Hazen; and first wife, Charlotte (Grissom) Hazen.
He is survived by his wife, Anita (Martines) Hazen of Cuba,
Missouri; one daughter, Gayle Lynn and husband Bobby Brown of 
Blairsville, Georgia; two step children, Ron and wife Sandi Thomas 
of Stanford, Kentucky and Toni and husband Keith Beckett of 
Sullivan, Missouri; two grandchildren, Madison Briner and Robert 
Grissom Briner; six step grandchildren, Cooper and Canon Beckett, 
Kevin Anderson, Samantha Terry, Cody Thomas and Lucas Ray; eight 
step great grandchildren; one niece, Jonna May of Springfield, 
Missouri; one nephew, Michael May of Van Buren, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends. 
Private graveside service with full military honors was held at 
the Kinder Cemetery with Pastor Joe Ed Pederson officiating.
Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date at the 
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, after the COVID pandemic is over.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of 
Cuba, Missouri.


Essie Muriel Hodge

Essie Muriel Hodge was born on August 22, 1927 in Safe, Missouri 
to Mae (Wools) and Robert Bullock and passed away January 16, 2021 
at the age of 93 years.
On December 21, 1946 Muriel married Ellsworth Hodge in a dual 
wedding ceremony shared with her brother Emmitt and Imogene (Glenn) 
Bullock. 
A lifelong resident of St. James, Missouri, Muriel graduated John
F. Hodge High School in 1946. She received her Bachelor's Degree in 
1961 from, Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri and 
continued her education with a certification in special education.
Muriel taught in several one room schools before teaching in the 
St. James Public Schools System having taught a total of 37 1/2 
years before retiring.
In addition to her teaching, Muriel was a former member of the 
St. James Civic Club, The Missionary Mite Society, Veteran of 
Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary, Missouri State Teachers 
Association, served as Director of Vacation Bible School and taught 
Sunday School at the Christian Church in St. James.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellsworth Hodge; son, 
John F. Hodge; parents, Robert and Mae Bullock; and five sibling, 
Ethel Tivis, Edna Hendrix, Fred Seddon, Everette and Emmitt Bullock.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Rankin of Jefferson City, 
Missouri; four granddaughters, Penny Doty Little of Jefferson City, 
Missouri, Amy (Ryan) Burcham of Wentzville, Missouri, Michelle (Sean) Huffman of Lee Summit, Missouri and Brandy Hodge of Olathe, Kansas;
seven great grandchildren, Madison, McKinley and Riley Doty, 
Braden and Brooklyn Burcham, Jaden and Cayman Claire; other
relatives and friends.
A private service was held for family.
Burial was in the St. James Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary 
in St. James, Missouri.


Thomas "Tom" Miles Hunter

Thomas "Tom" Miles Hunter of Davisville, Missouri was born 
August 7, 1939 in Moline, Illinois to Wilbur Miles and Rose 
Vandevelde Hunter and passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at
the age of 81 years, 5 months and 2 days.  
Tom married Illene Hardi in Milan, Illinois on January 10, 1959.
Tom was employed as General Manager of Wickes Furniture in 
St. Louis, Missouri for many years. 
Since living in this area, he worked for the Crawford County 
Assessor's office. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church 
and had been a member of the Jaycee's in Moline, Illnois for a 
number of years. Tom enjoyed rebuilding old sports cars, such 
as MG's, woodworking and taking care of his lawn. He also enjoyed 
remodeling houses.
He was preceded in death by parents, Wilbur and Rose Hunter; and 
four brothers, James, Richard, Jon and Robert Hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Illene Hunter of Davisville, 
Missouri; three sons, Scott (Kelly) Hunter of Barnhart, Missouri, 
Stephen Hunter of O'Fallon, Missouri and Stanley Hunter of Chicago, 
Illinois; three daughters, Stephanie (Scott) Eissler of St. Charles, 
Missouri, Suzanne (Robert) Doherty of Salem, Missouri and Sheila 
(Leroy) Heckemeyer of St. Elizabeth, Missouri; one sister, Joyce 
(William) Michel of Cincinnati, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; 10 great 
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Vistation was held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. 
The family chose cremation as the final disposition.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Jimmie Lee Alan Little

Jimmie Lee Alan Little of Steelville, Missouri was born to Jimmie 
Lee and Donna J. (Call) Little on February 1, 1960 in St. Louis, 
Missouri and passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age 
of 60 years.
Jimmie married Regina Haynes on June 12, 1978 in St. Louis, Missouri. 
Jimmie honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He 
was a Pipefitter with Local 562 in St. Louis, Missouri for several 
years, before owning and operating Little Paving and Construction. 
He enjoyed fishing, building and fixing things, older model 70's 
cars and playing baseball when he was younger. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie Lee Little and 
Donna J. (Call) Huguley.
He is survived by his wife, Regina (Haynes) Little; two children, 
Angela Little and companion Kenneth Overshon and Nicholas Little 
and companion Margaret Labbie, all of Steelville, Missouri; three 
grandchildren, Emily, Jimmy and Ethan; one sister, Kelley Ilaqua of 
Littleton, New Hampshire; one niece, Kaitlyn Ilaqua; step father, 
Lee R. Huguley of O'Fallon, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Jimmie's body was gifted to Logan University in Chesterfield, 
Missouri. 
His cremated remains will be interred at the Jefferson Barracks 
National Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.


Rosalie "Lee" Pennington

Rosalie "Lee" Pennington of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Tuesday, 
June 29, 1943 to George Edward and Effie Evelyn Rook Nash and passed 
away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the age of 77 years, 6 months 
and 12 days.
Lee received her GED in May of 1978 and moved from Arnold, Missouri 
to Bourbon, Missouri in 1981. She worked in factories for many years
and enjoyed growing her vegetable gardens every summer. 
She loved doing cross-stitch and made full size quilts, lap quilts, 
kitchen towels and pillow cases for friends and family. Rosalie
was a good cook and one of her pastimes was searching out new 
recipes to try. 
Later in life, Rosalie become an over-the-road truck driver.  She 
would travel by herself all over the country and quite often would 
take her daughter April.  She also had her own boat and loved to
fish. Lee would team up with April against their friends to play 
Canasta weekly.  
She had accepted the Lord later in life and attended C Hwy. Full
Gospel Church in Bourbon, Missouri.  She read the Bible as long 
as she could see.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Effie Nash; 
and her "special sister", Peggy Berger.
She is survived by her daughter, April (Mike) Kramer of Bourbon, 
Missouri; granddaughter, Megan Lee Kramer of Bourbon, Missouri; 
other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation as her final disposition.
There will be no services at this time, but a memorial will be 
held in the near future.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.


Maria Matilde Hortencia Quinonez-Velazquez

Maria Matilde Hortencia Quinonez-Velazquez of St. James, Missouri 
was born on August 29, 1954 in La Campana, Durango, Mexico to 
Roberto and Aurora (Nunez) Quinonez and passed away on Monday, 
January 11, 2021 at the age of 66 years.
At the age of three, she met the boy that she would marry 14 years 
later. He was six and his father offered a ride to Hortencia and 
her mother, Aurora, who were heading to get to the next town over. 
The driver had many sons and asked Hortencia's mother to choose one 
for her beautiful daughter, jokingly she pointed at a green-eyed 
boy. 
Hortencia moved to the U.S. and settled in Chicago, Illinois where 
her uncle owned multiple restaurants and she worked as a waitress 
during the day and at a factory by night, all to save and send back 
to her mother and seven brothers back home in Mexico. One day, 
Hortencia would bring her family to the U.S. 
At the age of 17 she married Margarito (Mark) Velazquez. 
In 1994, they purchased a farm in St. James, Missouri, and also a 
family business in Rolla, Missouri called the American Motor Inn. 
Hortencia and Mark enjoyed raising cattle, horses, as well as 
gardening. She had a green thumb when it came to flower beds and 
vegetables. She always shared the bounty with friends and family. 
She was a woman of God, praying daily and asking for guidance for 
herself and her family. 
She was preceded in death by her brother, Jesus Manuel Quinonez.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Margarito; daughters, 
Hortencia (Tiah) Samuelsson and husband Jonas of Rolla, Missouri, 
Maribel Contreras and husband Juan of Rolla, Missouri, and Violeta 
Quezada and husband Dolores, of Rolla, Missouri; grandchildren, 
Marco Jevon Palomar, Lluvia Anahi Garcia, Sixto Jimenez, Miah Sarai 
Samuelsson and Miriam Isabel Contreras, Lissette and Liliana Quezada; 
brothers, Roberto Quinonez of Mexico, Sergio Quinonez and wife Norma
 of Iowa, Jorge Quinonez of Chicago, Illinois, Joel Quinonez of 
Rolla, Missouri and Fransisco Javier Quinonez of Chicago, Illinois; 
other relatives and friends.  
Visitation held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the 
Rolla Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, Missouri. 
Private family service held Thursday, January 21, 2021. 
Interment at the North Lawn Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
Rolla, Missouri.


Michael "Mike" Albert Quinton

Michael "Mike" Albert Quinton of Steelville, Missouri was born 
February 2, 1973 in Rolla, Missouri and passed away Sunday, 
January 10, 2021 at the age of 47 years, 11 months and 8 days.
Mike was self-employed. He loved being outdoors whether hunting, 
fishing or being on the river. He also enjoyed making wood carvings.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Whitman; the father 
who raised him, Arthur Whitman; one brother, Jimmy Quinton; two 
sisters, Vickie DeCoscer and Patty Simpson; brothers-in-law, Greg 
Mehas and Kenneth Setzer; and special friend, Jim Jones.
He is survived by his children, Steven Lough, Dalton Quinton and 
Janelle Quinton, all of Cherryville, Missouri and Shane Zellmer; 
three brothers, Kenny Whitman of Phoenix, Arizona, Jeff Whitman of 
Pacific, Missouri and David Whitman of Steelville, Missouri; six 
sisters, Brenda (Gordon) White of Blue Eye, Missouri, Judy Mehas of 
Bourbon, Missouri, Barbie (Wayne) Hardin of Steelville, Missouri, 
Laura (John) Hindhorst and Chris West (Bobby James), all of Pevely, 
Missouri and Donna Setzer of Cuba, Missouri; his companion of many 
years, Ginger England; special friends, Johnny Hutchinson, Andy 
Helms, Glen Robertson, Tony Chandler and John Schoen; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Barb Hardin and John Schoen officiating. Special music of 
"Coming Home," "Drift Away" and "Time of your Life" was played.
Casket bearers were Joe Setzer, Sam Setzer, Dalton Quinton, Steve 
Lough, Shane Zellmer, Johnny Hutchinson and John Schoen.
The family chose cremation as the final disposition.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Linda Sue Reed

Linda Sue Reed of Dillard, Missouri, formerly of Desloge, Missouri, 
was born February 26, 1949 in Bonne Terre Missouri to Henry and
Juanita (Eaton) Bohnenkamp and passed away on Friday, 
January 8, 2021 at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 13 days.
On July 13, 1968 she married Michael R. Reed. 
She was raised in Desloge, Missouri. 
Sue, as a young lady, worked for her uncle Marvin as a dental 
assistant in Flat River. After her marriage she worked as a 
telephone operator in Rolla, Missouri but her true passion was 
shopping. Her swimming pool was her "happy place". 
If you ever came across her you know about her beautiful smile a
nd infectious laugh. She knew Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior 
and shared her faith with her family and friends. She was a
long time member of First Baptist Church in Viburnum, Missouri.
In 2014 Sue was involved in a car accident that nearly ended her 
life. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Henry 
Bohnenkamp; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harvey and Mabel 
Reed; sisters-in-law, Diane Clements, Nancy Reed, Kim Bohnenkamp 
and Lori Bohnenkamp; brother-in-law, Steve Reed; nephew, Scott 
Clements; and niece, Amy Clements. 
She is survived by her husband of nearly 53 years, Michael Reed 
of Dillard, Missouri; son, Christopher and wife Denise of Potosi 
Missouri; daughter, Julie and husband Shawn of Dillard, Missouri; 
grandchildren, Hannah Reed, Ted (Chelsea) Reed, Lindsey (Danny) 
Guinn, Christen (Hunter) Earnest and Reagan Reed; great 
grandchildren, Logan, Hunter, Cora and Ruby; sister, Cyndi Evetts 
(fiancˇ Jerry Bennett); brothers, Eddie (Vicki) Bohnenkamp, Steven 
Bohnenkamp and John Bohnenkam; brothers-in-law, Ron (Diane) 
Clements, Thom (Debbie) Reed and Barry (Jessica) Reed; other r
elatives and friends.
Private visitation was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 
at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Missouri. 
The funeral service was broadcast live on the C.Z. Boyer & Son 
Facebook page starting at 1 p.m. 
Burial was at the St. Francois Memorial Park.  
Pallbearers were Stephen Bohnenkamp, John Bohnenkamp, Chris Reed, 
Shawn Pratt, Ted Reed, Danny Guinn and Hunter Earnest.
Arrangements under the direction of the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral
 Home in Desloge, Missouri 


Cathiene Rae Wagner Stamm

Cathiene Rae Wagner Stamm of St. James, Missouri was born 
July 9, 1964 in Springfield, Missouri to Eugene Allen and Geraldine 
Mae Parks Wagner and passed away on January 9, 2021 at the age of 
56 years.
Cathie or Moo, as she was known by her family and friends, married 
Kenneth Butts. After his passing, she married Robert Stamm on 
December 28, 2002, who passed away on August 5, 2008.
Cathy was a 1982 graduate of John F. Hodge High School in St. James, 
Missouri. She was a people person. She enjoyed country music and 
board games and loved to travel. She was an avid animal lover. 
She is survived by sons, Alex R. Wagner and wife Ashley of Rolla, 
Missouri, Jake Gerald Wagner Butts of St. James, Missouri and Jack 
Eugene Wagner Butts of St. Charles, Missouri; sisters, Vicky Edwards
and husband Bill of Taos, Missouri, Jeanne Wagner and Bill Bahr of
Wesco, Missouri, Kimber Bischoff and husband Dale of Citrus Springs, 
Florida and Paula Wagner and Robert Bates of St. James, Missouri; 
grandchildren, Jeydon Wagner, Bentley Wagner and Aubrey Wagner, all 
of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday 
January 23, 2021 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. 
Closing Prayer will be held at 4 p.m. by Alan Wynn. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.


Beverly A. (nee Beezley) Uzzetta

Beverly A. (nee Beezley) Uzzetta of Festus, Missouri was born on 
May 7, 1956 and passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the 
age of 64 years.
Bev grew up with her best friend of 60 years Betty Ann in Arnold, 
Missouri. 
She graduated from Fox High School in 1974 with a scholarship for 
beautician school.  
She always remembered everyone's birthday. She was a sweet 
compassionate person who would do anything for you. 
She was preceded in death by her father, James P. Beezley.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia A. (nee Stephens) Beezley; 
children, Ryan (Becky) Cole, Angelica Uzzetta and Matt (Amanda) 
Klein;  grandchildren, Julianna, Jaden, Kaleb, Jozie, Vivian, 
McKenna, Jace and Jennah;  sisters, Barbara (Calvin) LeBegue and 
Brenda (Gary) Kobermann;  nieces and nephews, Jim (Amelia) Darby, 
Ben Darby, Amy Kobermann and Andrea (Greg) Eagle; best friend, 
Betty Ann Maddox; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 
at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in  Arnold, Missouri.  
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 
at the Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in  Arnold, Missouri.  
The funeral service will be livestream on our Facebook page at 
https://www.facebook.com/HeiligtagLangFendlerArrangements under the 
direction of the Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home in Arnold, 
Missouri. 



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