Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the week of Feb. 21, 2002
Russell George Bell
Russell George Bell was born Wednesday, February 12, 1919, at Steelville,
Mo., a son of the late William David Bell and Fannie Viola Bell (nee
Simpson). He entered eternal rest Thursday, February 7, 2002, at the
Missouri Baptist Center, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 82 years, 11 months
and 25 days.
Russell had two daughters, Nancy and Susan, from the union of Georgia Mae
Bell (nee Wycoff). He was preceded in death by two wives, Georgia Mae
Wycoff and Jean Marie Stock, one sister, Hazel Bell and three
brothers-in-law, Harry Reifenstahl, George Vie, and Virgil Meister.
He served his country in the Army of the United States from January 1943 to
March 1946. During this time he earned the noncommissioned officer rank of
Staff Sgt. He served in the European Theater in Battery A, 787th Field
Artillery Battalion. He was a drill instructor in Basic Training for 22
months. He was also in charge of prisoner of war warehouse, supervising 12
men, requisitioned and checked equipment and supplies. He was a charter
member of V.F.W. Tabor Memorial Post #6479 of Steelville.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted children; Nancy
and husband Robert McGuire of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, Susan and husband
Gary Robison of St. Louis, Mo., Tom Stock and wife Connie of Armington,
Illinois, Michelle and husband Jeff Willis of Springtown, Texas, Karen and
husband Steve Perini of St. Peters, Mo., Mike Stock and wife Jeannie of St.
Charles, Mo.
One brother, William (Bud) Bell and wife Jean of St. Charles, Mo.; three
sisters, Inez Reifenstahl, Geraldine Vie, Corrine Meister, all of
Chesterfield, Mo.; ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Russell George Bell lay in state 1-8 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2002, at the
Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 9, 2002, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Delmar Hutson
officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Full military honors were provided by the National Guard's Charlie Team
of Jefferson City, Mo.
Serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Mike Becker, Jerry
Beazley, Dave, Jerry and Mike Breier, Bill Freeman, Merle Stichnote and
Edwin H. Williams.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
Mary Hattie Berry
Mary Hattie Berry nee Wilson, the daughter of the Late William Wilson and
Arminta (Morris) Wilson was born in Saco, Mo., November 26, 1900 and
entered into eternal life on February 12, 2002, at the age of 101 years, 2
months and 16 days.
On March 14, 1921, Hattie was united in marriage to Fred William Berry in
Fredericktown, Mo. They enjoyed a loving marriage of sixty-six years. To
this union three daughters were born, Hilda, Arbeta and Shirley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, two daughters, Hilda Berry
and Arbeta Allen, one son-in-law, Phillip Allen, one brother, Lacy Wilson
and three sisters, Gertrude Sitzes, Gracie Miller and Macie Cornman.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are one daughter and son-in-law Floyd
and Shirley Reed of Steelville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Patricia Allen,
Fred Allen and wife Helen of Springfield, Mo., Debbie McGuire of
Steelville, Mo., and Dennis Reed and wife Janine of St. Louis, Mo., several
nieces, nephews and friends.
Hattie spent most of her life in Wayne County, Mo., coming to Steelville to
make her home in 1986 to be near her daughter. She became a Christian at an
early age and was a member of the Rings Creek General Baptist Church,
Patterson, Mo. She loved God and being in church services.
After moving to Steelville she attended the First Baptist Church regularly
as long as her health permitted, and at Gibbs Manor she always attended the
church services provided there. She loved people and doing things for
others and was always trying to help others at Gibbs Manor.
She was an excellent cook and loved sharing with her neighbors. While
living at Gibbs Manor for nine and a half years she was an inspiration to
many with her encouraging words, witty humor and beautiful smile. Her
family and many friends will miss her. She spent her last two years in
Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Mo.
Mary Hattie Berry lay in state 2-8 p.m., Thursday, February 14, 2002 at the
Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held
10 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2002 in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis
Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist Carolyn
Hawkins and vocalist Paula Stice.
Committal prayers and interment were in the Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont, Mo.
Pallbearers were Jim Brand, Charles Chipman, John Frazier, Bill Freeman,
Hack Lea, and Bob Midyett.
Arrangements were under the direction of Briton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
Madge Wilma Breese
Madge Wilma Breese (nee Stevenson) of Cuba, Mo. was born on May 13, 1915 to
the union of Harry Stevenson and Margaret Detwilier Stevenson in St. Louis,
Mo. and passed away on February 15, 2002 at the age of 86 years, 9 months
and 2 days.
On August 12, 1935 she was united in marriage to John Enos Breese in
Clayton, Mo. They were happily married for 67 years.
Madge was preceded in death by her parents; one son Jack Breese; one
brother Vick Stevenson; two sisters, Dorothy Kicker and Annamae Calcote.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving
husband John Breese; two sons, Ralph Breese and wife Joan; Raymond Breese;
seven grandchildren, Debbie Spurgeon; Pam Weber; Johnnie Breese, Jr.;
Teresa Massie; Jim Breese; Randy Breese; Jennifer Breese; 15 grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Madge was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,
aunt, and a good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Madge Wilma Breese was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
where funeral services were held on Monday, February 18, 2002 at 11 a.m.
with Rev. Ray Cook officiating. Interment was in the Bacon Cemetery,
Bourbon, Mo. Memorials may be given to the Bacon Cemetery. All arrangements
were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Ernest Alonzo Britton
Ernest Alonzo Britton of Cuba, Mo. was born on January 6, 1920 to the union
of James Britton and Ettie Holtz Britton at Redmondville, Mo. and passed
away on February 14, 2002 in Washington, Mo. at the age of 82 years, 1
month and 8 days.
On November 28, 1942 he was united in marriage to Georgia Beaman in
Steelville, Mo. They have been happily married for 59 years.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Sherry Britton;
one brother Jack Britton; two sisters Daisy Volner and Lydia Britton.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife
Georgia Britton; seven sons Denver Britton and wife Barb; Dallas Britton
and wife Sharon; Wayne Ray Britton; Doug Britton and wife Vicki; Terry
Britton; Larry Britton; Garnet Britton and wife Crystal; six daughters,
Judy McGuire and husband Johnny; Carol Crier and husband Leroy; Linda
Britton; Peggy Hardin and husband Jack; Nancy Baez and husband Fausto;
Karen King and husband Troy; brothers John and James Britton; sisters Molly
Watson and Leona Dunham; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; nieces;
nephews; other relatives and friends.
Ernest was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,
brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Ernest Alonzo Britton was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
where funeral services were held on Saturday, February 16, 2002 with Rev.
Bobby Higgins officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery,
Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral
Home of Cuba, Mo.
Mary Lou Cassidy
Mary Lou Cassidy nee Tallent was born Monday, June 6, 1921, at Sligo, Mo.,
a daughter of the late Christopher Mitchell Tallent and Clara Jane
(Stringer) Tallent.
She entered eternal rest Wednesday, February 13, 2002, at the Gibbs Care
Center, Steelville, Mo. at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 7 days.
On June 26, 1937, at the courthouse in Steelville, Mo., Mary was united in
marriage to Lloyd Cassidy. Five sons and three daughters were born to this
union. They enjoyed over sixty-four years together.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by one son Jimmy Ray
Cassidy; five brothers, James, John, Elvis, Jesse and Chris Tallent and
four sisters, Margaret, Alice, Clara, and Bessie; two half-brothers, Lee
and Otto Tallent and two brothers-in-law, Floyd Bell and Ed Brown.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband Lloyd
of Cherryville, Mo.; four sons, Lloyd Cassidy, Jr. and wife Gay, Bill
Cassidy and Loretta, Perry Cassidy and Terry Cassidy, all of Steelville,
Mo.; three daughters, Fay and husband Don Chandler of Cherryville, Mo.,
Doris and husband Glen Snyder of Hot Springs, Arkansas and Carol and
husband Harry Evans of House Springs, Mo., daughter-in-law, Sandy Cassidy
of Cuba, mo.
Two sisters, Nellie Brown of Cherryville, Mo. and Lula Bell of Salem, Mo.;
nineteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends, who will remember her as a devoted
wife, mother and homemaker.
Mary Lou Cassidy lay in state 2-8 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2002, at the
Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1
p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2002 in the Briton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan
officiating. Musical selections were provided by Eldon and Claudette
Barton.
Committal prayers and interment were in Ellis Cemetery, Rural Salem, Mo.
Serving as pallbearers were Jeff Cassidy, Lloyd A. Cassidy, Rodney Cassidy,
Timothy W. Cassidy, Steve Evans, Jeff Gansmann.
Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Hallie M. Martin
Hallie M. Martin nee Halbert was born Tuesday, November 27, 1911, at
Davisville, Mo., a daughter of the late Walter Evans Halbert and Lilly
Frances (Martin) Halbert.
She entered eternal life Monday, February 11, 2002, at the Gibbs Care
Center, Steelville, Mo., at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 14 days.
On November 3, 1930 at Steelville, Mo., Hallie was united in marriage to
Monroe Cecil Monroe, son of the late Jessie T. Martin and Susan Farar
Martin. One son was born to this union. They enjoyed over sixty-nine years
together before his death, March 3, 2000. They made their home in Bobby
Holler, about three miles up Dry Creek until the last few years they made
their home in the Steelville Senior Apartments.
In addition to Monroe and her parents, she was preceded in death by four
brothers, Carman Halbert and wife Mary Lee, Estell Halbert, Horace Halbert,
and Everett Halbert, two sisters, Leora Halbert and Nell Hotchkiss and
husband Walter, brothers-in-law, Edward Ives and Clarence Kreamalmeyer.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted son and
daughter-in-law, Joe and Melba Martin of Bourbon, Mo.; two sisters, Belle
Ives of St. Charles, Mo. and Ina Kremalmeyer of Steelville, Mo.; two
brothers, Dan Halbert and wife Ruth Ann of Cherryville, Mo., Homer Halbert
and wife Ethel of Rolla, Mo.
Two grandsons, Kelly Martin and wife Dawn of Fenton, Mo., Alan Martin and
wife Phyllis of Bourbon, Mo.; five great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Martin of
New York City, New York, Isaiah Martin of Collinsville, Illinois, Jeff
Martin and wife Jill of Chesterville, Mo., Jason Martin of Bourbon and
Svanah Martin of Fenton, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and
many friends, all who will remember her as a devoted wife, mother and
grandmother.
Hallie M. Martin lay in state 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, 2002, at the
Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held
11 a.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2002 in the Britton Chapel with Pastor Doug
Massie officiating. Kelly Martin gave a warm, personal eulogy of his
Grandmother. Musical selections were provided by Rob and Alice Morton, Raye
Lynn Sutherland and Roger Halbert.
Committal prayers and interment were in First Baptist Cemetery,
Cherryville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Mike Halbert, Dick Hotchkiss,
Dale Ives, Jason, Jeffery and Isaiah Martin. Arrangements were under the
direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Johnnie Peterson
Johnnie Peterson of Cuba, Mo. was born on December 28, 1923 to the union of
John Franklin Peterson and Vesta Sanders Peterson at Honey Grove, Texas and
passed away on February 15, 2002 in St. Louis, Mo. at the age of 78 years,
1 month and 18 days.
In June of 1942 he was united in marriage to Martha Frick in San Francisco,
California. They were happily married for 59 years.
Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Donald and John
Peterson, three brothers, Ira, JB, and Davis Peterson.
Johnnie was a member of the Boiler Maker Local Union 27.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his living wife
Martha Peterson; three sons, Mike Peterson and wife Donna; Thomas Peterson
and wife Lynelle; Scott Peterson; three daughters, Terry Leslie and husband
Jerry; Susan Labeau and husband Marc; Melissa Badgett and husband Shawn;
one brother Allen Peterson and wife Anne Mae; five sisters, Era Mae
Felkins; Margarite Lynch; Betty Lou Hockett; Mary Hoffman; Imogene
Risenhoover; numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.
Johnnie was a loving husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather,
great-grandfather, uncle, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly
missed.
Johnnie Peterson was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
where funeral services were held on Monday, February 18, 2002 at 1 p.m.
with Rev. Rick Dablemont officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills
Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction of the
Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
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