Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of March 23, 2005 Lindell H. Bouse Lindell Howard Bouse of Steelville, Missouri was born on Friday, January 14, 1916 in Scotia, Missouri to Fred Bouse and Lola Walker Bryan. He passed away on Monday, March 14, 2005 at Gibbs Nursing Center, Steelville, Missouri at the age of 89 years and 2 months. Lindell married Ina Adele Pinnell on June 18, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas and have made their home in Steelville, Missouri for 52 years. Lindell served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. He later was employed at Brown Shoe Factory in Steelville, Missouri where he retired in 1978. He was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church where he was active in the Mariners organization. His hobbies were gardening, farming, raising cattle and horses with one special horse, Honeybee. Lindell especially enjoyed hearing his beagles run rabbits and was always ready to buy or trade beagle hounds. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim Bryan; sister Mary Low; brothers-in-law Parker "Bud" Ray, Bud Sappington, Otis Allison and Eugene Schmidt. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Ina Bouse of the home; brothers Windell Bryan and wife Betty of Steelville, Missouri, Jewel Bryan and wife Shirlene of Ballwin, Missouri, Roy Bryan and wife Shirley of O'Fallon, Missouri, Charles Bryan and wife Mary Ann of St. Charles, Missouri; sisters Wanda Ray and Norma Sappington, both of St. Charles, Missouri, Lois Gerling and husband Larry of Villa Ridge, Missouri and Velma Allison of Steelville, Missouri. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Fairy Bryan Walker and husband Tommy of Bourbon, Missouri, Don Low of St. Charles, Missouri, James Haskell Pinnell and wife Lorraine of Villa Ridge, Missouri, Rosie Atchison and husband Ray, Dorothy Hutson and husband Delmar, and Elizabeth Schmidt, all of Steelville, Missouri; special niece Dana Schmidt; nieces; nephews; cousins and many friends. Visitation was Tuesday, March 15, 2005 from 4-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Bro. Spencer R. Hutson officiating. Burial at Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri with full military honors. Pallbearers were David Schmidt, Dale Schmidt, Eric Schmidt, Grant Schmidt, Mike Bryan, Jerry Bryan and Terry Bryan. Honorary pallbearers were his brothers Windell Bryan, Jewel Bryan, Roy Bryan and Charles Bryan. All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Eula "Sis" J. Counts Eula Juanita Counts nee Eaton of Cuba, Missouri formerly of Steelville, Missouri was born on Wednesday, October 11, 1911 in Keysville, Missouri to William Asro Eaton and Lucy Anne Cassidy Eaton, She passed away on Monday, March 14, 2005 in Cuba Manor, Cuba, Missouri, at the age of 93 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Eula married Arthur Lee Counts on September 19, 1936 in Cherryville, Missouri. She worked as a nurse's aid for several years in healthcare. Eula enjoyed gardening, cooking, and quilting. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and also raising two great grandchildren. Eula attended Bible Baptist Church, Cuba, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Arthur Counts, son Earl Counts, brothers William Eaton and wife Ina, Gordon "Ott" Eaton, Harry Eaton and wife Marie, Clarence 'Pete" Eaton and wife Zelma, John Eaton, and Red Eaton. Sisters Beulah Eaton, Martha Eaton, and infant Anna Mae Eaton. Grandsons Jerry Counts, Bruce Counts, and Bryce Counts, three daughters-in-law Darlene Counts, Priscilla Counts, and Erma Lee Counts. Brothers-in-law Raymond Garms, and Jewell Counts and wife Fanny, sisters-in-law Pearl Edgar and husband Cortez, Muriel Pritchett and husband Fred, and Bessie Howlett and husband George. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children Lee Counts and wife Mary, Frank Counts and wife Connie, Gary Counts and wife Joyce, Jason Counts and wife Olivia, all of Steelville, Missouri; Tom Counts and wife Laura of Paris, Tennessee, Willa Mae Williams and husband Everett, and Mendi Counts, all of Cuba, Missouri; Sisters Hazel Huff and husband Robert and Ruth Garms, all of Steelville, Missouri; sisters-in-law Erma Thurmond and husband Ken and Pauline Eaton, all of Cuba, Missouri, and Gerti Hartle of Millersville, Missouri. Twenty-three grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation was Wednesday, March 16, 2005 from 5-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral Services were Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Brother Jack Shepherd officiating. Rob Coffman sang "Gathering Flowers for the Masters Bouquet" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" accompanied on his guitar. Burial at the Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Missouri with pallbearers Lee Counts, Frank Counts, Tom Counts, Gary Counts, Everett Williams, and Jason Counts. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Paul Pineas Hoth Paul Pineas Hoth of Cuba, Missouri was born on March 2, 1920 in Leonia, New Jersey to the union of Fredric and Lois Pett Hoth and passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri at the age of 85 years and 10 days. On June 27, 1967 Paul was united in marriage to Eva Felfoldy in Whippany, New Jersey. Four daughters, Suzanne, Pamela, Deborah and Jacqueline were born to this union. Paul was also blessed with one stepson, Z. Peter Florian and two stepdaughters, Aniko Florian and Ildiko Solly. Paul was proceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Suzanne. Paul graduated from Stephens Institute of Technology in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Paul was an electrical and mechanical engineer with AT&T for many years until his retirement. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife, Eva Hoth of Cuba, Missouri; three daughters Pamela Stolten and husband Frank, Deborah Gutbier and husband Robert, Jacqueline Morrill and husband Gary; stepson Z. Peter Florian; two stepdaughters Aniko Florian and Ildiko Solly; 12 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; one brother Fredric Hoth; one sister Barbara Rosencrantz. Paul was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, brother and good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Paul Phineas Hoth lay in state on Tuesday, March 14 at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 with Father Don Siciliano officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Edward A. Macy Edward A. Macy of Salt Lake City, Utah formerly of Steelville, Missouri was born on Sunday, March 11, 1934 in Steelville, Missouri to Charley Chase Macy and Blanche Fern Macy. He passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at LDS Hospital at the age of 71 years and 4 days. Ed served during the Korean conflict for two years in the United States Navy and two years in the United States Marine Corp working as a hospital corpsmar. Ed was a High Priest and an active member of the LDS (Mormon) Church. He was married to Margaret (Stull) for 30 years and had seven children. Ed was very proud of his children and their life accomplishments, one including five Eagle Scouts and three returned LDS missionaries. He spent his last few days with his children at his side telling stories and sharing quality time. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty Hilton, and brother William H. Macy. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his ex-wife Margaret Stull Macy; his children Charley C. (Sandy) of St. Louis, Missouri and their daughters Alison, Kellie and Lauren; Shelley (Bill) Benson of Brighton, Colorado and their children Willie and wife Abby, Jenelle and Kayla and grandson Hunter; Patrick (Laurelle) of Salt Lake City, Utah and their daughters Ashley and Paige; Michael (Lorena) of Denver, Colorado and their two children Charley and Brandon; Willie (Dawna) of Cincinnati, Ohio and their four children Kelan, Charley, Jillian and Ben; Sam (Tammy) of Salt Lake City, Utah and their three sons Cameron, Garrison and Lucas; Jenelle (Eric) Allbritten of Loveland, Colorado and two sons Sam and Braeden. Visitation was Saturday, March 19, 2005 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. A private family graveside service was held at the Steelville Cemetery with full military honors. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. 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