Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of January 30, 2008



Harold E. “Bud” Brakefield

Harold E. “Bud” Brakefield was born on July 27, 1925 at Ishmael, Missouri
to John and Eula Brakefield. He passed away Thursday, December 20, 2007 at
Christian Brothers NE Hospital in North St. Louis, Missouri.
On April 9, 1949 he married Eula Eggers from Jefferson City, Missouri.
He attended school in Washington County, Missouri. On May 10, 1944 he enlisted
in the Navy after boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Station and
additional training in Little Creek, Virginia. He served in the Asian Theatre
of Operations during WWII, assisting in the liberation of the Philippines.
After being honorably discharged on June 11, 1946, he worked at the Cupples Co.
and in construction in St. Louis, Missouri. Shortly there after, he suffered a
back injury falling out of a tree trying to retrieve a squirrel, which left him
a paraplegic. Not allowing this to deter him, he supported his family with his
tool sharpening business. When his eyesight forced him to retire, he occupied
much of his time as an usher at his church, Grace Lutheran Chapel and with
volunteer work at Jefferson Barracks. He served on the Board of Directors of
the ateway Paralyzed Veterans of America and the City of Black Jack,
Americans with isabilities Act Committee and Human Rights Commission.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bernice Evans and one
brother, Edward “Hen” Brakefield.
He is survived by wife; daughter, Katheran and husband Lindell Carr of Black
Jack, Missouri; two granddaughters, Elizabeth (Carl) and Rebecca Car; two great
grandsons, Eric and Corbin Day.
Bud donated his body to research so a memorial service was held Saturday,
January 19, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri.


Jewel Floyd Bryan

Jewel Bryan was born on January 2, 1926 to the union of George Ellis Bryan
and Lola Pearl Bryan nee Walker. He passed away Sunday, January 6, 2008 at
the age of 82 years, 4 days.
Jewel was united in marriage to Sallie S. Bryan nee Bryant and they enjoyed
41 years together.
He is survived by his wife; his children, Scott G. Bryan, Daniel Castelluccio
and Angelia Mahnken; one grandchild, T.J. Mahnken; brothers and sisters, Velma
and the late Otis Allison, Windell and Betty Bryan, Ina and the late Lindell
Bouse, and the late Russell Bryan all of Steelville, Missouri; Roy and Shirley
Bryan, Norma and the late Bud Sappington, Wanda and the late Parker Ray,
Charles and MaryAnn Bryan, Don and the late Mary Low, all of St. Louis,
Missouri, Georgia Bryan of St. James, Missouri, Larry and the late Lois
Gerling, of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Fairy and the late Jim Bryan of Bourbon,
Missouri.
Services were held, Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at Shepard Funeral Chapel, 
St. Louis with interment at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.


Ida “May” B. Garringer

Ida “May” B. Garringer, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri was born August 9, 1936 in
Davisville, Missouri to Lushen Firdie and Alice May (Tallent) Pyatt.
She passed away Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the Lawrence County Manor in
Mt. Vernon, Missouri. She was 71 years old.
May was married to Elmer Leroy Cates of Mt. Vernon, Missouri on May 25, 1956.
To this union two sons were born. Elmer preceded her in death on
February 4, 1963. Later, she was married to David Lester Garringer, of
Mt. Vernon, for seven years. To this union, one son was born.
May babysat full time in her home for many years. In 1979, she began working
at Lawrence County Manor as a housekeeper and continued there until her
retirement in 2005.
May, affectionately known to her grandchildren as “Grandma May”, will be
lovingly remembered as a kind-hearted, generous and Godly woman.
She loved quilting, embroidery and crocheting as well as creating many original
arts and crafts pieces that she gave to others. Cooking was her lifelong
passion. She was also a professional cake decorator and made many wedding
cakes.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Elmer; and brother,
Jesse Pyatt. She is survived by three sons; nine grandchildren and two great
grandchildren, Terris Lee Cates and wife, Caryl (Gourley) and children
Stephanie, Nathan, Christopher, Emily and Kelly of Rolla, Missouri; Steven
Lynn Cates and son Dustin, of Miller, Missouri and Steve’s daughter, Chasity
Mooney and husband, Sean, and children Brianna and Cody, of Fair Grove,
Missouri; and Charles David Garringer and wife Lucinda (Buus) and children
LeeAnna and Marinna of Miller, Missouri. Also surviving are two sisters and one
brother, Mary Cates and husband Bill of Nixa, Missouri, Effie Cross of O’Fallon,
Missouri and Chris Pyatt and wife Virginia of Wentzville, Missouri; sisters and
brother-in-law, Marie and Bill Schloman of Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Joyce Pyatt
of Wentzville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Ida May B. Garringer was held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at
10 a.m. at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. The funeral
followed at noon, with the Reverends Terris Cates and Rex Mooneyham officiating.
Interment will be at Mt. Vernon City Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home,
Mt. Vernon, Missouri.


Leroy N. Holcomb

Leroy N. Holcomb of Bourbon, Missouri, was born on March 3, 1957 in Bakersfield,
California to Lewis Franklin and Lulubelle (nee Jay) Holcomb, and passed away
on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at the age of 50 years.
He married Helen E. Beelek on July 4, 1996 and worked as a laborer in the auto
industry for many years. He and his wife were baptized together in the New Life
of Hope Church. In his free time, Leroy enjoyed shooting pool.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, of the family home; his mother, Lulubelle Curtis
of Branson; three children, LJ Holcomb of Bourbon, Missouri, Lewis and Mandy
Holcomb of Georgia; step-children, Dawn Eads and Melinda Robinson of Sullivan,
Missouri, Angela Stewart of St. Clair, Missouri and Julie Jones of Bourbon,
Missouri; four brothers, Jack Holcomb and wife Jacklyn of Mamoth Springs,
Arkansas, Franklyn Holcomb of Phoenix, Arizona, James Holcomb of Thayer,
Missouri, and David Holcomb of Bourbon, Missouri; two sisters, Margaret
McCart of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Joyce Copley of Lake City, Minnesota;
17 grandchildren; one great grandchild; nephews; niece; other relatives and
friends.
Funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 in the
Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri, with Pastor Tina
Lawrence officiating. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery.
All arrangements under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.


Mary Catherine Lautenschlaeger

Mary Catherine Lautenschlaeger of rural route Cuba, Missouri was born
November 28, 1921 at New Castle, England to John and Mary Ellen (Smith)
Johnson. She passed away Sunday, January 13, 2008 at the age of 86 years.
She came to make her home in the United States in 1946 and settled at Swiss,
Missouri. She worked on the assembly line at various shoe companies in the
area and later was an aide at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home. In May of 1944
she was united in marriage to Elmer Ralph Lautenschlaeger and to this union
four children were born.
She enjoyed reading, especially poetry and embroidery work. She was fond of
baseball and her favorite team was the St. Louis Cardinals and would cheer
on her beloved Willie McGee and Ozzie Smith. Mary was a member of Holy Martyrs
of Japan Catholic Church and was active within the Parish.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers; one sister
and one grandchild.
She is survived by a son, John Lautenschlaeger and wife Lillie of Pontiac,
Illinois; three daughters, Margaret Lenzie and husband Richard of Tucson,
Arizona, Mary Malone and husband Michael of Fulton, Missouri and Darlene
Blankenship and husband Theodore of rural Cuba, Missouri; 10 grandchildren;
13 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4:30–8 p.m. Tuesday evening from the Southside Chapel
of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri and Wednesday from 9 a.m.
until time of Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church.
A mass of Christian burial was celebrated 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2008
from Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John Patrick
Day officiating.
Interment was in Countryside Memorial Gardens, Owensville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.


Daisy Thresa Marlow

Daisy Thresa Marlow of Leasburg, Missouri, was born December 6, 1929 at Festus,
Missouri to Alex and Lucille (Allen) Dyle. She passed away Saturday,
January 19, 2008 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital of Sullivan at the age of
78 years, one month and 13 days.
She lived in the Festus area until her marriage to Floyd Marlow when they then
made their home in St. Louis. Floyd preceded her in death in 1974. Daisy had
worked part-time in the food catering trade and later was employed at the Baden
Community Center serving meals-on-wheels.
She came to live in the Leasburg, Missouri area the past two years to be closer
to her sons.
She is survived by two sons, Jody Marlow of Leasburg, Missouri and Larry Marlow
and wife Leona also of Leasburg, Missouri; three grandchildren; nine great
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Graveside funeral services were conducted 11 a.m., Monday, January 21, 2008 in
Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens, Festus, Missouri with Pastor Bill Treese
officiating.
Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.


Daniel Dwain Monroe

Daniel Dwain Monroe of Linn, Missouri was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1953 in
Jefferson City, Missouri to Howard Trenton Monroe and Neva Doreen Clark Monroe.
He passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Cuba Manor at the age of 54
years, 6 months and 19 days.
Daniel lived most of his life in Linn, Missouri and retired from Missouri
Department of Transportation after 34 years where he was a bridge detailer.
He was an artist and enjoyed woodworking, photography, especially the outdoors
where he was deeply religious through nature. He loved watching birds and
animals and was extremely patriotic.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Virginia Turner.
He is survived by his sister, Deborah (Bill) Hudson of Cuba, Misouri; brother,
Delmar (Lana) Monroe of Linn, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Carrie (Matt)
Pacini of Cuba, Missouri, Tim Monroe and Rob (Andrea) Latimer, all of Jefferson
City, Missouri and Dennis (Cathy) Niekamp of Linn, Missouri; great nieces and
nephews, Kaytlinn Virginia and Trenton Joseph Pacini, Austin and Aaron Monroe,
Anthony and Rachel Latimer, Kaylee, Kristine and Michael Niekamp; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, January 29, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at St. John’s United
Methodist Church, Linn, Missouri.
Funeral service was Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. John’s
United Methodist Church, Linn, Missouri with Rev. Spencer Hutson officiating.
Burial at Oklahoma Church of Christ Cemetery, Chamois, Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba,
Missouri.


Harold Eddie Murray

Harold Eddie Murray of Steelville, Missouri, was born on Thursday,
July 28, 1938 in Salem, Missouri to Harold G. Murray and Dora Helen
Duckworth Murray. He passed away in his home on Sunday, January 20, 2008
at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 23 days.
Harold married Iretta Watson in July 1959 in Gladden, Missouri and to this
union five children were born.
He worked for the lead mines in Bixby, Missouri for several years as an
electrician.
After retirement he enjoyed square dancing, attending auctions and gospel
music programs. He liked spending time on his computer, playing games,
e-mailing friends and making home movies.
He was preceded in death by his father; wife and an infant great grandchild.
He is survived by his children, Kenneth (Carolyn) Murray of Newburg, Missouri,
Jeff (Laura) Murray and Calvin (Phyllis) Murray, all of Cuba, Missouri; Ramona
(Keith) Beasley and Tonia (Jimmy) Righter, all of Steelville, Missouri; his
mother; special friend, Gladys Wymer of Steelville, Missouri; brothers, Billie
(Chris) Murray of Belton, Missouri, Jack (Sharon) Murray of Harvester, Missouri,
Tom (Brenda) Murray of Steelville, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, three great
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville Missouri from 5-8 p.m.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Hutson Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jim Privett officiating. Burial at
New Harmony Cemetery, Salem, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Mike Murray, Brian Murray, Terry Murray, Steve Vance, Mark
Murray and Marc Mabe.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri


Clarence John Myeburger

Clarence John (Sonny) Myeburger, of Mt. Sterling, Missouri, was born in
Washington, Missouri on August 26, 1934 the son of Harvey J. and Gertrude
(Brumigan) Myeburger. He passed away Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Frene
Valley Healthcare South in Owensville, Missouri.
On June 30, 1956 in St. Clair he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Deaton.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Republic, Missouri and of the
Owensville Moose Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his father; his wife; a son in infancy; one
grandson, James Sagel; and two sisters, Betty Myeburger and Mae Myeburger.
He is survived by his mother, of Villa Ridge, Missouri; one son, Jerry
Myeburger and wife Arlinda of Moberly, Missouri; daughter, Betty Sagel and
husband Al of Cuba, Missouri; brother, Lawrence Myeburger and wife Linda of
Owensville, Missouri; four sisters, Opal Crecelius of Chamois, Missouri,
Alice Crecelius and husband Don of Krakow, Missouri, Ruth Schlemper and
husband Ed of Mt. Sterling, Missouri and Doris Doerr and husband Carl of
Villa Ridge, Missouri; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces,
nephews and other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the First Baptist
Church in Bland, Missouri with Rev. Bob Dodson officiating.
He had donated his body to science.
Arrangements under the direction of Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville,
Missouri.


Hilda M. Phillips

Hilda M. Phillips of Sullivan, Missouri was born November 15, 1926 at Bourbon,
Missouri to Rufus Allen and Ruth Jane (Pratt) Graddy. She passed away Wednesday,
January 23, 2008 at the age of 81 years, 2 months and 8 days.
After graduation from Sullivan High School, Hilda was united in marriage to
Murrel C. Phillips at St. Louis, Missouri and to this union six children were
born.
Hilda was employed in various jobs in the St. Louis area and in the last 11
years of her working career, worked for R.W. Rebuilders of St. Louis. She and
Murrel then moved back to Leasburg, Missouri and eventually Sullivan where
Murrel died in 1997.
Hilda enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, collecting Avon, was an avid coupon
clipper and was fond of gardening.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, James.
She is survived by three sons, David Phillips and wife Denise of High Ridge,
Missouri, Robert Phillips of St. Louis, Missouri and Steven Phillips of
Sullivan, Missouri; two daughters Janet Dillon of Crestwood, Missouri and Mary
Gossage and husband William of Arnold, Missouri; eight grandchildren; six
great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10 a.m. until time of service
at the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008 from the Chapel of
the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery,
Leasburg, Missouri.


Andrew J. Sanazaro, Sr.

Andrew “Andy” J. Sanarazo, Sr. of Cuba, Missouri was born Saturday,
July 31, 1926 at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Julius Sanazaro and
Esterina (nee Rivolta) Sanazara and left from this life on Monday,
January 21, 2008 at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 21 days.
Andy was united in marriage to Betty Riley in St. Louis, Missouri and to
this union five children were born.
Andy served his country during WWII as a Private First Class in the United
States Army Air Force from 1944 until 1947.
He was the founder and President of Meramec Electrical Products, which started
in 1968. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church for over 50 years. He
belonged to the Knights of Columbus, was on the Emergency Planning Commission
(when it first started in Cuba), Past President of the former Cuba Optimist
Club, member of the Athletic Association and was a Boy Scout Leader for the
Cuba area.
Andy enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator. This gave him the opportunity to talk
to people all over the world and to even help people in their time of need. In
his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and even a game of poker,
but what was always most important to him was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; other family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Sanazaro; five children, Christy Moreland,
Andy Sanazaro, Jr., Nick and wife Cate Sanazaro, Carolyn Sanazaro and Dan and
wife Carolyn Sue Sanazaro all of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Virginia M.
Petralia of St. Louis, Missouri; 17 grandchildren, Jennie, John and Joe
(Jennifer) Moreland, Jessie Sumpter, Andy III, Amy, Erica and Leslie Sanazaro,
Shannon (Lee) Emery, Courtney (Andy Sloey, fiance’) Sanazaro, Ande, Carrie and
Chris Macier, Charlynn and Linnea Ising, Lane and Lacey Sanazaro; eight great
grandchildren, Wyatt Whittaker, Lexie Moreland, Julius and Jarrod Bright, Bobby,
Ryan and Izac Sumpter and Ian Sanazaro; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from 3-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral
Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Holy Cross Catholic Church
with Father James Finder as celebrant.
Serving as pallbearers were Andy Sanazaro III, John Moreland, Joe Moreland, Lane
Sanazaro, Jason Giamarino and Chris Macier.
Interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.


Dorothy R. Scott

Dorothy R. Scott of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of James R. Richards,
Sr. and Lola A. Richards (nee Swanner) on September 12, 1922 in Knoxville,
Tennessee and passed away Friday, January 25, 2008 in Cuba, Missouri at the age
of 85 years, 4 months and 13 days.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Hamner W. “Scotty” Scott on April 27, 1946 in
Nashville, Tennessee and to this union two children were born.
Dorothy retired in 1986 after many years of faithful service as a secretary at
Cuba City Hall. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Cuba,
where she had served as a Deacon. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, playing
cards, going to the boat, word search books, shopping, matching shoes and
purses. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, James R.
Richards, Jr. and Carroll Richards.
She is survived by her daughter, Carole Ann Scott of Cuba, Missouri; son, Lee
and wife Zandra Scott of San Jose, California; grandson, James Russell Scott;
special niece, Patricia Cook of Paw Paw, Michigan; special nephew, Marvin
Richards of Beverly, New Jersey; other relatives and friends.
In celebration of her life family and friends are invited for a time of sharing
on Saturday, February 2, 2008 from 2-3 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home 904 W.
Washington St. Cuba, Missouri. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with
Pastor Gary Mace, officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.


Elva H. Smith

Elva H. Smith was born October 10, 1907, to Benjamin F. and Elizabeth
(Richardson) Smith and passed away in St. James, Missouri on January 22, 2008
at the age of 100 years.
Elva served the US Army, then went to the Air Force and also served as a
Merchant Marine and fought in WWII. He earned the Merchant Marine Emblem,
Pacific War Zone Bar and the Mediterranean-Middle East War Zone Bar. He was
a member of The Order of the Eastern Star and the Masonic Lodge in Cuba,
Missouri. He was also a member of VFW Post #7147 in Cuba which several years
ago was renamed in his honor, the American Legion and a member of the First
Baptist Church in Cuba, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Ruth and Goldie; son,
Richard Everett and two brothers, Everett and Lowell “Buster” Smith.
He is survived by daughter, Elva Jean Lewis of St. James, Missouri; son,
William Arnicar of Texas; step son, Bill May of Leasburg, Missouri; sister,
Bee Cherry of Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren; six great
grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 24, 2008 at James & Gahr
Mortuary in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral service was Friday, January 25, 2008 at the James & Gahr Mortuary in
St. James, Missouri at 2 p.m. with Bob Knight officiating.
Pallbearers were Les Lewis, Bill Lewis, Lloyd Bailie, Dennis Spurgeon, Randy
Craft and Tony Craft. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Memorial Garden in
Cuba, Missouri with full military Honor Guard.
Arrangements were under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James,
Missouri.


Walter Elmer Spindler

Walter Elmer Spindler of Stanton, Missouri, was born on April 3, 1922 in
Sullivan, Missouri to Walter and Sarah (nee Reeves) Spindler.  He passed away
Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the age of 85 years.
He honorably served his country in the USAF. He married Dorothy Randleman on
November 15, 1942 in Stanton, Missouri and together they had four children.
Walter retired from Hill Behan Lumber after 31 years and continued to enjoy
woodworking into retirement. He was easy going and loved to fish and hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother, Alfred and a sister,
Barbara Sue.
He is survived by four children, Carl Steven Spindler of Bourbon, Missouri,
Lana Mueller and husband Jon of Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Denise Bell and
husband Michael of St. Louis, Missouri and Terri Verbanaz of Fenton, Missouri;
three brothers, Cranford, Merle and Gary Spindler; two sisters, Lois Renick
and Imogene Busch; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren; other relatives
and friends.
Visitation was Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at the Eaton Funeral
Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday,
January 20, 2008 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan,
Missouri with Pastor Robert Middleton officiating.
Interment was in Stanton Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.



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