Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of April 5, 2001
Randall Bacon
Randall Lee Bacon, 85, of Sullivan, passed away at his home in Sullivan on
Thursday, March 22, 2001.
He was born at Bourbon, August 31, 1915, the son of Cebert and Mabel
(Garrett) Bacon. Mr. Bacon lived most of his life in the Sullivan area. He
served his country in the United States Navy during World War II.
On October 5, 1940, he was united in marriage to Frana M. Sherman at
Fredericktown, Mo. She preceded him in death on January 3, 1997. Randall
and Frana had one son, Randy.
Mr. Bacon's vocation was that of a commercial truck driver for various
companies. He last drove for Peterson Oil Company in Sullivan, a position
he held for 30 years.
He was a 50-year member of the Sullivan Oddfellows Lodge #156 in Sullivan
and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Mr. Bacon was instrumental in starting the Sullivan Volunteer Fire
Department which he joined in 1938 and was active in his duties until his
death. His membership in the department spanned 63 years, and he was quite
possibly the longest serving active volunteer firefighter in the State of
Missouri, if not the nation. He was honored by the Sullivan department in
February 1996 when Ladder Truck #812 was dedicated in his honor. A beloved
comrade of the fire district, he will be affectionately remembered for his
contributions and unwavering service to the Sullivan community.
Mr. Bacon found pleasure in the game of golf. A charter member of the
Sullivan Country Club, he was the club's golf champion in 1971 and won many
tournament trophies. He managed the pro shop for a number of years, and
chaired many tournaments.
He is survived by his son, Randy and wife Doris of Sullivan; three sisters,
Mabel King and husband Don, and Mary Sue Walte and husband, Tauno, of
Sullivan, and Betty Farrar of the state of Iowa; two grandchildren, Stacey
Tyree and husband, Lance, Eric Bacon and wife, Jill, of Orlando, Florida;
five great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Callee and Blane Tyree, and Joshua and
Benjamin Bacon, plus other relatives and a host of friends.
A loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin, he will be sorely
missed.
Along with his parents and his wife, Frana, Mr. Bacon was preceded in death
by two brothers, Bud and Bert Bacon and two sisters, Thelma Davis and Lily
McConnell.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24, from Grace
United Methodist Church in Sullivan with the Rev. Dr. Bart Hildreth
officiating.
As a special tribute to Mr. Bacon, volunteer firemen stood as honor guards
at the casket during visitation Friday evening, Saturday morning and during
the funeral service. Volunteer firemen attended both visitation and the
service as a body, and six firemen served as pallbearers.
Ladder truck #812 led the procession to the Sullivan I.O.O.F. Cemetery for
interment, followed by truck #810 which carried the casket. Following the
interment service led by Dr. Hildreth, the Final Call for Volunteer Fireman
Randall Bacon was led by Fire District Chief Korver as the firemen stood at
attention.
A KSDK Channel 5 news crew filmed the services and paid tribute to Randall
Bacon on Saturday evening and Sunday morning news broadcasts.
Memorials to Grace United Methodist Church are preferred by the family.
The Bacon family was served by the Eaton Funeral Home.
Lewis Blackwell
Lewis (Doc) Blaine Blackwell, D.V.M., of Owensville, died Sunday, March 25,
2001, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was 77 years
old.
He was born April 16, 1923, in Red Bird, Mo., a son of Byron and Nola
Beckham Blackwell. He married Margery Pierce on December 24, 1947, in St.
James, Mo., and she survives.
In addition to his wife Margery, he is also survived by one son, Randy
Blackwell and his wife Deidre of Grapevine, Texas; one daughter, Denise
Jennings and her husband Mark of Lawrenceville, Georgia; two grandchildren,
Krista and Matthew Jennings; four step-grandchildren, Will and Katie
Cameron and Bryan and Kevin Higdon; two brothers, Leonard Blackwell, St.
James and Bob Blackwell, Owensville; four sisters, Novella Shockley,
Owensville, Ruth Baumann, St. Louis, Reba Jett of Modesto, California, and
Arletta Smith, Overland Park, Kansas; brothers-in-law; and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Ron Blackwell; one brother, LaRue
Blackwell; one sister, Ruby Sotolar; and one sister in infancy, Lillie Mae.
Mr. Blackwell served in the Army during World War II. He served the
Gasconade County area as a Veterinarian from 1954 to 1992. He was a member
of the Bledsoe-Bulas V.F.W., the Missouri Veterinary Association, and the
American Quarter Horse Association.
Services were held at 2:00 Wednesday, March 28, at Gottenstroeter Funeral
Home in Owensville, with Terry Knight officiating. Burial was in the
Countryside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Gottenstroeter Funeral Home
in Owensville.
Rolla Frederick Fick
Rolla Frederick Fick, son of Oscar and Bertha (Steines) Fick, was born
September 29, 1912 in Gumbo, Mo. After having a stroke in June 1997, he
resided at Cuba Manor for two years. He departed this life at Missouri
Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Mo. on March 29, 2001 at 88 years and 6 months.
Rolla and Elda Schulte were united in marriage on February 6, 1938 at St.
Paul's Lutheran Church in Grover, Mo. and later had two children. They
lived in Ellisville for a year, during which time Rolla drove an oil truck
for Dixon Oil Company. In 1939, they moved to Grover, where Rolla started
his own business, Rolla Fick Oil Company. Rolla worked as an oil jobber for
forty-one years with Sinclair and Texaco Oil Companies. In the early
1980's, Rolla and Elda retired, sold their business, and moved to Cuba to
live in Indian Hills.
Rolla was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Grover where he was
baptized November 10, 1912 and confirmed, May 3, 1926. He served God and
his church as an Elder and on the Church Council and always made time to
help out with the many numerous activities that made his life of faith
meaningful for himself and others. In addition, he was active in men's
clubs both at church and at Indian Hills and was a member of the Lion's
Club International for over twenty-five years. In November of 1990, Rolla
and Elda joined St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cuba.
Rolla was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his wife,
Elda; daughter Karen Stettes of Morland, Kansas; grandchildren Steve, Mark
and his wife Teresa, and Maureen Stettes; daughter Donna Wright and her
husband Robert of Fort Myers, Florida; grandchildren Doug and David and his
wife Susan and great-grandson Alex Wright; sisters Erma Langewisch and
Melva Rauscher.
Rolla was an avid fisherman and loved life to the fullest. His family was
of utmost importance to him and he early loved them all and was proud of
their many accomplishments. He will be missed by his family and all those
who knew and loved him in return.
Rolla Frederick Fick was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
on Saturday, March 31, 2001 after 2 p.m. Visitation was held on Sunday,
April 1, 2001 at the Schrader Funeral Home of St. Louis, Mo. after 2 p.m.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 2, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at the
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Grover, Mo. with Rev. Roger Schnakenberg
officiating. Interment was in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Grover, Mo.
Memorials to the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Cuba, Mo. All local
arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Mo.
Martha B. Hartman
Martha B. Hartman nee Briggeler of Cuba, Mo. was born on June 1, 1915 in
St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Oscar Briggeler and Anna Briggeler nee
Deutsch and passed away March 23, 2001 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 85 years,
9 months and 22 days.
On September 21, 1935 Martha was united in marriage to George William
Hartman. One daughter, Donna, and one son, Donald George, were born to this
union. Martha and George were happily married until he preceded her in
death on October 24, 1977.
Martha was also preceded in death by her parents and one son, Donald George
Hartman.
Martha was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church of Bourbon, Mo. until she
transferred her membership to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Cuba, Mo.,
Charter Member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 456 of Leasburg,
Mo., member of the Extension Clubs and Democrat Club.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving
daughter Donna Elders; three granddaughters, Jennifer Elders, Rebecca
Kiesel and husband Phil and Rachel Halbert; two grandsons, Brian Kiesel and
Devin Halbert; other relatives and many friends.
Martha was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Martha B. Hartman nee Briggeler was in state at the Briton Funeral Home of
Cuba, Mo. where American Legion Services by American Legion Auxiliary Post
No. 456 of Leasburg, Mo. at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2001 was held
immediately followed by a Prayer Service conducted by Father George Kramer.
Funeral services were held on Monday, March 26, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at St.
Paul's Lutheran Church of Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Roger Schnakenberg
officiating. Pallbearers were Charlie Hartman, Robert McDonald, Robert
Hartman, Jerry "Ted" Thomas, Greg Thomas and Ed Behr.
Interment was in the St. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. All
arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Mo.
Viola Alice Hoyer
Viola Alice Hoyer nee Bush was born on Monday, September 25, 1911 in St.
Louis, Mo. to Laurence Earl Bush and Stella Beck Bush. She departed this
life on Saturday, March 24, 2001 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan,
Mo. at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 27 days.
Alice was united in marriage to Gordon Leo Hoyer in Steelville, Mo. on June
2, 1931, and to this union two children were born.
Alice was of the Methodist faith. She attended Cuba United Methodist Church
after moving here in 1948 from St. Louis County. She was active in PTA when
her children were in school. Alice liked to cook and grow lovely flowers,
and collect Angels. She also was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Alice worked as a waitress for many years. She also worked for Shanklin
Funeral Home in Cuba for 20 years.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Gordon L.
"Sonny" Hoyer.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her dear daughter Shirley Ann
Hoyer of Cuba; her brother Earl Bush of St. Louis; her dear daughter-in-law
Sally Hoyer of St. James; two granddaughters, Cindy Mouser and husband
Carmel of Cuba, and Tamara Mason and husband Craig of St. James; three
nephews, Walter Bush, Larry Bush, and Earl Bush; seven great-grandchildren,
and two great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and
many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Viola Alice
Hoyer.
Visitation was on Tuesday, March 27, 2001 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the
Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo.
Funeral service was on Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev.
Michael Hannah officiating. Ella Greenwalt sang two selections, In The
Garden and I'll Fly Away.
Pallbearers were Carmel Mouser, Craig Mason, Travis Mercer, Derek Mercer,
Charles Bond, and Don Burhans.
Memorials are suggested to the Cuba United Methodist Church Building Fund.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Cuba, Mo.
Clarence "Dale" McMillen
Clarence "Dale" McMillen was born Monday, June 5, 1933 in Keysville, Mo. to
the late John Thompson McMillen and Sarah Elizabeth Key McMillen and
departed this life Friday, March 23, 2001 at the St. Frances Medical Center
in Cape Girardeau, Mo. at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 18 days.
Dale grew up in the Keysville community and attended the Keysville
Presbyterian Church as a child. He left Keysville, Mo. after graduating the
8th grade and moved to St. Louis, Mo. where he worked for Baldor Electric.
Dale married Betty Temple in St. Louis, Mo. and they made their home
together in St. Louis, Mo. until her death in 1968. He later married Faye
Wilkerson and they moved to Lutesville, now known as Marble Hill, Mo. and
later moved to Dexter, Mo., where he and Faye made their home together for
the past 12 years. Dale enjoyed watching baseball games, hunting and
fishing, gardening, and was very fond of his step-children.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty, six brothers,
Sidney, Ross, John, and William Thompson McMillen, and two infant boys
buried in Bonne Terre, Mo.; three brothers-in-law Rainey Nichols, Thurston
Clonts, and Glen Gray, two sisters-in-law Jacques McMillen and Barbara
McMillen.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Faye of the home
in Dexter, Mo.; his step-children Joe Wilkerson and wife Debbie of Texas;
Lloyd Wilkerson and wife Suzanne of Michigan; and Cleatta Velasquez and
husband Cosme of Texas.
His brothers an sisters Lawrence "Floyd" McMillen of St. James, Mo., James
"Lee" McMillen and wife Jean of Fenton, Mo., Justien "Eugene" McMillen and
wife Virginia of St. James, Mo., Claude "Maloy" McMillen of St. James.
"Minnie" Marle Gray of Steelville, Mo., "Edna" Elnora Clonts of St. James,
Mo., and Mary "Nadine" Nichols of St. James, Mo.; dear step-grandfather and
step-great-grandfather, dear uncle, cousin, and friend to all who will
sadly miss and fondly remember Clarence "Dale" McMillen.
Visitation was held from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in
Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 26,
2001 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Delmar B.
Hutson officiating. Paul Hutson and Janie James sang Sheltered in the Arms
of God, and Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me, accompanied by Janie
James on the piano.
Pallbearers were Lloyd Wilkerson, Dan Clonts, Robert Nichols, Jay McMillen,
Mark McMillen, and Robert Rhinehart.
Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Steelville, Mo.
Catherine E. McQuaide
Catherine E. McQuaide nee Haase of Cuba, Mo. was born on February 20, 1902
in St. Louis, Mo. to the union of Charles Haase and Anna Haase nee Gerard
and passed away on March 21, 2001 at Maryville, Illinois at the age of 99
years, 1 month and 1 day.
In 1921 Catherine was united in marriage to John A McQuaide; three sons,
John, Jim and Jerry and one daughter, Margaret were born to this union.
Catherine and John were happily married until he preceded her in death.
Catherine was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two
brothers.
Catherine was a long time resident of Crawford County, member of Holy Cross
Church and the Three Mile Club.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her three sons
Jim McQuaide and wife Margaret, Jerry McQuaide and wife Betty and John
McQuaide and wife Ruth; one daughter Margaret Broshous; one sister
Josephine Haase; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews;
other relatives and many friends.
Catherine was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be
sadly missed.
Catherine E. McQuaide nee Haase was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of
Cuba, Mo. Funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at
Holy Cross Church, Cuba, Mo. with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating.
Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements were under
the direction of Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Edna Massey
Edna Massey, 84, passed away March 25, 2001, in Steelville, Mo. at the
Gibbs Care Center.
Edna was born in Iberia, Mo., December 26, 1916, a daughter of the late
Charles Edward Shockley and Anna Maud (Gardner) Shockley. In Iberia she
made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ at an early age and joined the
Assembly of God Church in 1929.
At Eldon, Mo. on December 24, 1939, she was united in marriage to Rev. Joe
R. Massey. To this union were born a son, Ronald J. Massey and a daughter,
Brenda (Massey) Bartholf.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy
and Herman Shockley and one sister Mary McDonald.
Edna, a kind and gentle woman was deeply committed to the church. She
taught Sunday School, was active in woman's ministries, a pastor's wife and
worked to help people in any way she could.
She was devoted to her family and friends. She was an avid reader and loved
to learn. She would frequently encourage others based on her philosophy
that relationships are the most important thing in life. She would also
say, "Remember it's how you treat people that counts."
Edna has heard the Lord say, "Well done, good and faithful servant; thou
hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things;
enter thou into the joy of the Lord." Matthew 25: 21.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband Rev. Joe R.
Massey of Steelville, Mo.; her son Ronald J. Massey and Mary his wife of
St. Louis, Mo.; her daughter Brenda (Massey) Bartholf and husband Dr.
Everett Bartholf of Chesterfield, Mo.
Two grandchildren, Rhonda Hollingsworth and husband Dave Hollingsworth of
Medford, Oregon and Jeanette Talbot and husband Travis Talbot of Seattle,
Washington; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Hollingsworth and Mikayle
Talbot.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, John and Kathryn Massey, Darrell and
Becky Massey, all of Rocky Mount, Mo., James and Louise Massey of Kansas
City, Mo., Selma Addock of Lamar, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other
relatives and many friends.
Edna Massey lay in state 3-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the Britton
Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at the First Assembly of God, Steelville, Mo.,
with Pastor Jerry Beers officiating.
The eulogy was delivered by her son-in-law Dr. Everett Bartholf. Musical
selections were provided by organist Rosella Roberts, pianist Sharon
Hardecke and vocalists Gary Hardecke and Elsie Billingsley.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Honoring Edna as pallbearers were Emery Clonts, Bob Earney, Gary
Hardecke, Gus Head, Jim Hewkin and Howard Sanders.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
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