Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of March 16, 2016 John Lopez Castilleja Jr. John Lopez Castilleja Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri was born at St. Louis, Missouri on March 29, 1978 to Brenda Kay (Prewitt) and John Lopez Castilleja Sr. and passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the age of 37 years, 11 months and 2 days. John lived in the St. Louis, Missouri area until the age of nine when the family moved to the Bourbon, Missouri area. John lived off and on from Bourbon and St. Louis area for 20 years and then the past 15 years lived in St. Louis, Missouri. John was an electronics specialist and fabricator and was employed at Auto Erotica and was recognized as a leader in his field of expertise. John was also a member of many Industrial Organizations relating to his technical field through social media. He enjoyed making people laugh and had a wonderful smile. He delighted in being a prankster. He was a true people person and didn't know a stranger. John loved music and was also an accomplished photographer. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lopez Castilleja Sr. on August 15, 1977; and his grandmother, Maxine M. (Hall) Black. He is survived by children, Destiny Marie, Morgan Nicole, Cierra Kay and Skylar Agnes Castilleja and Kendyl Chanelle Baker; his Mommas, Brenda Prewitt-Lago and Gleid Nara Lago; his soul mate and partner, Rhonda Casey of St. Louis, Missouri; two brothers, Timothy Castilleja and wife Beth, and Jeremy Castilleja; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with cremation following. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Christopher "Chris" Scott Domeyer Christopher "Chris" Scott Domeyer of Salem, Missouri was born May 8, 1959 in Rock Island, Illinois to Richard Elwood and Janice Guldenzop Domeyer and passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the age of 56 years. On December 23, 1995 in Berger, Missouri he was united in marriage to Carol Crecelius. Chris attended the Jehovah's Witness Hall. He worked as a aircraft mechanic in Honduras for five years and as a heavy equipment mechanic in South America and Hertz Corporation. He also was employed at Industrial Lift Truck in St. Louis, Missouri and Wal-Mart as a truck mechanic. Even in his spare time, he enjoyed repairing heavy equipment and aircraft. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Janice Domeyer. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Carol Domeyer of Salem, Missouri; one brother, Fred Domeyer of Houston, Texas; two sisters, Jeannie Gustafson and husband Kurt of West Bend, Wisconsin and Mary Lynn "Marnie" Palmerin of Perris, California; step-mother, Opal Bennett Domeyer of Salem, Missouri; two step-brothers, Bill Bennett and wife Liz of Steelville, Missouri and Gary Bennett and wife Beth of Battlefield, Missouri; one step-sister, Joyce Bennett Jones of Salem, Missouri; other relatives and friends. The family chose cremation as the final disposition. There will be a Celebration of Life from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Rolla Lion's Club Park, Pavilion 7. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Ben A. Dunakey Ben A. Dunakey of Bourbon, Missouri was born on April 16, 1955 at Anchorage, Alaska to Ben B. and Dorothy E. (Hobbs) Dunakey and passed away February 29, 2016 at the age of 60 years. His family being in the military, Ben lived in various places around the country. However, the majority of his life was lived in the Sullivan, Missouri area and he later graduated Sullivan High School with the Class of 1974. Ben later attended college in Neosho, Missouri taking classes in water quality and waste water management. Eventually he became employed with the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma in their water management department. Ben was known as a knowledgeable individual and was always truthful in his dealing with family and friends. As his children were growing up, he helped manage and coach their baseball teams and also participated in the children's basketball and soccer teams. Ben was very proud that he helped set-up and build a couple of "Sober Houses" in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area while he himself was battling a past dependence problem. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Dorothy Dunakey; and a brother, David Dunakey. He is survived by one daughter, Ashley "Rae" Dunakey of Bourbon, Missouri; one son, Matthew Dunakey of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Ruth Anna Cowan and husband Jim of Ellisville, Missouri and Midge Cummings of Valley, Park, Missouri; two grandchildren, Caleb Higgins and Chloe Dunakey; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 12:30 until time of service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Ralph Green officiating. Cremation followed the service. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. William J. "Bill" English William J. "Bill" English of Elko, Nevada was born on Monday, June 29, 1931 in Stockton, California to Jessie and Isabel English and passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 84 years, 7 months and 28 days. Bill served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After his military service, he began his career in the telecommunications industry with Pacific Bell Telephone Company in Jackson, California. Once while on the job he and a co-worker rescued a burn victim that was fleeing from a fire for which he later received recognition from the Red Cross and received the Theodore Vail Valor Award. He continued working in the telecommunications industry for various companies and in various states concluding his career with NNE Construction, Inc. in Elko, Nevada until he retired in 1998. While raising his family he enjoyed going on many family camping trips. He loved being outdoors and exploring the desert on his 4-wheeler. He enjoyed fishing, shooting guns and electronics, including short wave radios. He spent many hours building models and was recently tinkering with a model drone. He enjoyed watching TV, especially westerns, and he was an avid reader. He was known for his humor and his strong work ethic. He passed away on the 33rd anniversary of his marriage to Teresa English. He was preceded in death by parents, Jessie and Isabel English; brother, James (Patricia) English; and sister, Barbara (Ed) Hereza. He is survived by his wife, Teresa English of Elko, Nevada; two former wives, Phyllis English of Chico, California and Pat English-Hand of Columbia, Missouri; children, Cheryl English Wilcox and Debra L. Estes, both of Oroville, Calfornia, Kathy Ferguson of Butte Meadows, California, Zeb (Melanie) English of McLemoresville, Tennessee, Mickie (Mark) Kummer of Ashland, Missouri, Carrie (Mike) Paden of Columbia, Missouri, Anthony J. "Tony" (LaDonna) English of Steelville, Missouri and Joe (Lisa) English of Omaha, Nebraska; sister, Janette (John) McFadden of Elk Grove, Calfornia; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Bill chose for his family and friends to celebrate his life and mourn his passing in private. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Judy Diane Green Judy Diane Green of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Davisville, Missouri, was born September 1, 1950 in Hoxie, Arkansas to Thomas Mobley and Opal Brooks Benson and passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the age of 65 years. In 1984 she was united in marriage to Walter Cordell Green. Judy was employed as a dietary manager for 20 years at Gibbs Care. She was a member of the Missouri Dietary Manager's Association and the Red Hat Society. Judy enjoyed sewing and was an excellent seamstress. She loved the outdoors spending her extra time camping and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Mobley and Opal Benson; and her husband, Cordell Green. She is survived by her three daughters, Donna Benedict and Angela Racer and husband Jeff, all of St. Louis, Missouri and Erica Wohldmann of Venice Beach, California; two sisters, Linda Puckett and husband Glenn and Anita Adams and husband Larry of St. Louis, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jacob Huber, Lauren Holmes, Erica Holmes, Katelyn and Patrick Benedict; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of "Shelter in the Arms of God" was sung by Bob and Carol Coleman. Other music played was "So Far Away" and "Go Rest High." Memories were shared by daughters, Angela Racer and Erica Wohldmann. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Davisville Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Glenn H. Kage Sr. Glenn H. Kage Sr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on July 19, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to James Jay and Maxine A. Shaw Kage and passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the age of 80 years. He lived the majority of his life in St. Louis, Missouri and on February 13, 1954 was united in marriage to Mary Catherine Buchheit in Lemay, Missouri and seven children were born to their union. Glenn was a 60 year member of the Electricians, IBEW Local #1 and instilled his work ethic and sense of adventure into his children. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was a loving and giving father and grandpa. His family meant everything to him and he loved them with all his heart. In his free time, Glenn enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, hiking and camp ground hosting. He was a devout Catholic and was a charter and former member of the Knights of Columbus Father Paul Sutter Chapter in Sullivan, Missouri. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mexine Kage; and a sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Richard Lauer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kage of Cuba, Missouri; two sons, Glenn H. Kage, Jr. and wife Mary of Sullivan, Missouri and Jay Kage and wife Kate of Sullivan, Missouri; five daughters, Vicky Kassing and husband Cris of Sullivan, Missouri, Terri Politte of Sullivan, Missouri, Tina McGinnis and husband Don of Cuba, Missouri, Tracy Kackley and husband Bill of Bourbon, Missouri and Kelli Rapp and husband Rusty of Bourbon, Missouri; 27 grand- children; 35 great grandchildren; one brother, Mel Warden and wife Ann of Arnold, Missouri; one sister, Barb Beaston of Mascoutah, Illinois; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri. Memorial Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Father Richard Boever officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Alice Geraldine Mullen Alice Geraldine Mullen of Sullivan, Missouri was born on December 30, 1924 at Bourbon, Missouri to Royal and Dorthea May (Kruse) Cartwright and passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 5 days. On November 19, 1952 she was united in marriage to Pastor Oliver Mullen and to this marriage two children were born. Sister Gerry, as she was known by her family and friends, was known to all as a singer, piano player, seamstress, gardener, canner, cook, Sunday school teacher crafter, birdhouse builder, wife, mother and grandma. But most importantly, she was a soul winner for Jesus. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, James, Walter and Paul Cartwright; and two sisters, her twin sister, Pauline Ramstein and a sister in infancy, Dorthea Mae Cartwright. She is survived by her husband, Pastor Oliver Mullen of the family home; two children, David Mullen and wife Jeannie of Sullivan, Missouri and Alice Hewkin and husband Mark of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Emma Murphy and husband Dale of Bourbon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jennifer Moreland and husband Joe, Mark Hewkin II, Matthew and Marissa Hewkin; two great grandchildren, Lexie and Aiden Moreland; ther relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9:30-11 a.m. at the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Charlie Idelman officiating. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Christopher Anthony Schuchmann Christopher Anthony Schuchmann of Rolla, Missouri was born October 21, 1991 in Ft. Still, Oklahoma to Lonnie Schuchmann and Melinda Gray Cunningham and passed away March 11, 2016 at the age of 24 years, 4 months and 20 days. Chris, as he was known by his family and friends, loved all his family and especially his sister and best buddy Brittanie Durbin. He loved animals and volunteered at the St. James Humane Society and Show-Me Labs. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Dawn Schuchmann; grandfathers, Joe Barett and Charles Evans; and sisters, Samantha Ann Gray and Jessicia Anne Graen Gray. He is survived by his parents, Lonnie Schuchmann and his wife Jill of St. James, Missouri and Melinda Cunningham and husband Ron of St. James, Missouri; grandparents, Martha Barett of St. James, Missouri and Sharon Evans of Cuba, Missouri; brothers and sisters, Bryan Caulkins of Illinois, Tyler Schuchmann of St. James, Missouri, Richard Livingston of St. James, Missouri, Joe Cunningham of Union, Missouri, Natisha Cunningham of Union, Missouri, Monique Cunningham of Union, Missouri, Christian Cunningham of Rolla, Missouri, Tosha Carl of St. James, Missouri, Randi Schuchmann of Sullivan, Missouri, Brittanie Durbin of St. James, Missouri, Emily Dension of Florida, Krystal Cunningham of Rolla, Missouri and Haylee Denison of Florida; aunts and uncles, Scarlett Nelson of Texas, Tara Lunz of California, Bonnie John of St. James, Missouri, Melody Raney of St. James, Missouri, Michelle Barrett of St. James, Missouri, Crystal Clark and husband Doug of St. James, Missouri, Joey Gray of Texas, Jason Evans of Wildwood, Missouri and Scott John of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday March 14, 2016 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Dane Martin and Scott John officiating. Pallbearers were Tyler Schuchmann, Ricky Livingston, Caleb John, Joey Gray, Jason Evans and Dave Holleman. Burial was in the family plot at the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Roy Eugene Soper Jr. Roy Eugene Soper Jr. was born in Waynesville, Missouri in the spring on April 5, 1950 to Roy and June Soper and passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the age of 65 years and 11 months. He graduated from Rolla High School in 1968, dedicated four years of his life to the Navy and attended Missouri State University, where he earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He was employed at Missouri S&T for over 30 years. During the summer he enjoyed working in the garden, float trips, Nascar races on Sunday afternoons, a good steak and a cold beer. In the fall he would spend time at deer camp, check his game cameras, go to auctions and take anybody gigging. He spent the winter months reading books, filling bird feeders and watching the snow fall. He was a hardworking man who helped anyone with anything at anytime. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Eugene Soper Sr.; mother-in-law, Jessie W. Booker; grandparents, William and Reda Bone and Ella Soper; brother, Donald Soper; and sister-in-law, Pat Booker. He is survived by his mother, June Elizabeth Soper of Rolla, Missouri; wife, Doretta Soper of Cook Station, Missouri; father-in-law, Fred Booker of Cook Station, Missouri; daughter, Kimberly (David) Robison of Vichy, Missouri; step-sons, Allen (Linda) Pitts of Cook Station, Missouri, Brad (Vickie) Pitts of Kennett, Missouri, Tim (Rhonda) Pitts and Monty (Brenda) Pitts, all of Cook Station, Missouri, Jason (Chrissy) Pitts of Steelville, Missouri and Justin (Jessica) Pitts of Cook Station, Missouri; sister, Joy (Roger) Campbell of Rolla, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Dana (Wayne) Richter of Steelville, Missouri and Debbie (Don) Taylor of Salem, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Vernon Booker, David (Christina) Booker, Brent (Tana) Booker and Ricky (Teresa) Booker, all of Cook Station, Missouri, Donald (Ruth Ann) Booker of Lake Springs, Missouri and Mike (fiancee Jeaney) Booker of Salem, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Cook Station Community Center in Cook Station, Missouri on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 3 p.m. with Brent Booker officiating. Internment will be at the Carr Cemetery, Cook Station, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks