Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local 
Obituaries for the Week of April 15, 2015



Andrea Linnea Bremer

Andrea Linnea Bremer of Springfield, Missouri was born at Sullivan, 
Missouri on August 7, 1977 and passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 
at the age of 37 years.
She was raised in the Bourbon area and was a 1996 graduate of 
Bourbon High School and later obtained a license as a CNA.  Andrea 
was employed for a time at the former Sullivan Nursing Center now 
Life Care of Sullivan, Missouri.  
In 2002, she moved to the Springfield, Missouri area and was a 
devoted mother and housewife.  Andrea enjoyed scrapbooking and 
stamp collecting.  She was also an avid follower of Facebook.  
Andrea was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church of Bourbon, 
Missouri.
She is survived by her daughter, Laquayla Kerr of Springfield, 
Missouri; her father, Randy Bremer and wife Cathy of Bourbon, 
Missouri; her mother, Marlene Keck and husband Ron of the State 
of Florida; one sister, Athena Thacker and husband John of Bourbon, 
Missouri; two brothers, Justin Bouse and wife Melinda of Bourbon, 
Missouri and Marcus Bremer also of Bourbon, Missouri; grandmother, 
Alice Bremer of Bourbon; other relatives and friends.
The family received friends at the church after 1:30 p.m., Sunday 
afternoon, March 29, 2015.
A memorial funeral service was conducted Sunday, March 29, 2015 
at 2 p.m. from the Concordia Lutheran Church in Bourbon, Missouri
with Pastor John roach officiating.Arrangements under the 
direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. 


Lavondel "Vondel" Lee Callahan

Lavondel "Vondel" Lee Callahan of Davisville, Missouri was born 
November 4, 1927 to Georgie Saxton and Blanche Rilla (Martin) 
Callahan and passed away Sunday, April 5, at the age of 87 years.
On August 15, 1952 in Cuba, Missouri he married Zelma Turnbough. 
Vondel served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He and Zelma 
lived in St. Louis, Missouri for many years where he worked at 
Magic Chef Stove Company until their closing and eventually moved 
to Davisville, Missouri. For several years, he farmed and raised 
pigs and cattle. Vondel could always quote much of the information 
from the Farmer's Almanac in which he lived by. 
He always enjoyed attending auctions in the area and would enjoy 
hunting in earlier days.
Vondel was a faithful member of the Center Ridge Pentecostal Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Blanche 
Callahan; infant daughter, Judy Mae Callahan; brothers, Norman 
Callahan and wife Louella and Rainey Callahan; sister, Wilma 
Callahan; and brothers-in-law, James Callahan, Willard Turnbough, 
Jake Turnbough and Bill Turnbough; and sister-in-law, Wilma 
Turnbough and husband Riley.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Zelma Callahan of Davisville, 
Missouri; one brother, Willis Callahan and wife Geraldine of 
Steelville, Missouri; one sister, Imogene Callahan of Rolla, 
Missouri; special friends and caregivers, Marshall and Tammy Martin 
of Cherryville, Missouri; special "adopted" grandchildren, Kevin 
Martin and fianeˇ, Alexandria Taylor and Jennifer Martin, all of  
Davisville, Missouri; special "adopted" great grandchild, Marshall 
Martin; sisters-in-law,   Rosalene Turnbough of Davisville, Missouri 
and Kaye Turnbough of  Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Rev. Bob Coleman and Pastor Harrison Brown officiating. Special 
music of a Medley of Songs and "I Won't Have to Worry Anymore" was 
sung by Bob and Carol Coleman accompanied on piano by Shirley Brown. 
Committal prayer, interment and full military honors with the U.S. 
Army were held at the New Dillard Cemetery in Dillard, Missouri.
Casket bearers were Terry Martin, Henry Martin, Dan Halbert, Kevin 
Martin, Dwight Brown, Dwayne Brown, Marshall Martin and Delbert 
Callahan. Honorary bearers were Clyde Pyatt and Junior Callahan. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri. 


Thomas William "Tom" Farris

Thomas William "Tom" Farris of Cuba, Missouri was born on 
June 6, 1959 in Cuba, Missouri and passed away Friday, 
April 10, 2015 at the age of 55 years.
Tom worked many years as a carpet installer, before becoming 
disabled. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and enjoyed 
being a sports fan, golfing, fishing, bowling and spending time 
with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Georgia 
(Enloe) Farris, Carl Zink and Minnie Vaughn. 
He is survived by his wife, Sandra (Allen) Farris of Cuba, 
Missouri; parents, Virginia "Tootie" (Zink) Farris of Cuba, 
Missouri and James and wife Rickie Farris of Eureka, Missouri; five 
children, Tommy Farris, Jennifer and husband Rickey Smith, Jessica 
and husband Josh Gibson, all of Independence, Missouri, Christopher, 
Casey and Chad Bruder, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Shirley 
Vodanoff of Cuba, Missouri, Traci and husband Stephen Vasterling of 
Eau Claire, Wisconsin; one brother, John and wife Andrea Farris of 
Warrenton, Missouri; mother-in-law, Anna Allen of Cuba, Missouri; 
eight grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, April 13, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at 
the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at 11 a.m. at 
the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Joe 
Ed Pederson, officiating.
In keeping with his wishes, Tom was cremated following the funeral 
service.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.


Tabitha Henry

Tabitha Henry of Cook Station, Missouri was born on Sunday, 
March 15, 1998 in Salem, Missouri to Frank and Carol Ann (Bedwell) 
Henry and passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the age of 17 
years and 19 days.
Tabitha accepted the Lord at a young age and was a member of Winkler 
Baptist Church in Cook Station, Missouri.
She had a passion and gift for art and applied it in drawing, 
sketching and sculpting. She was a member of the Steelville High 
School Art Club. 
She was compassionate and liked to make people laugh. She was a 
"boots and camouflage" girl and enjoyed hunting, particularly deer 
hunting. She had several nicknames that reflected her zest for life 
outdoors; one often used was "Tadpole."
She loved animals and wanted to be a veterinarian. She loved her 
family and doing family activities such as picking blackberries 
with her grandmother and playing with her nieces and nephew.
She was preceded in death by grandmothers, Dollie Henry and Ida 
Kinserlow; and grandfather, Ray Kinserlow.
She is survived by her parents, Frank and Carol Henry of Cook 
Station, Missouri; brother, Jamie (Elizabeth) Henry of Cook 
Station, Missouri; sister, Samantha (John) Strobbe of Holts 
Summit, Missouri; grandfather, Louie Henry Sr. of Cook Station, 
Missouri; uncles, Kenny Henry and Louie Henry Jr., both of 
St. James, Missouri; aunt, Peggy Sue Coppedge of Cook Station, 
Missouri; nieces and nephew, Paige and Blake Henry of Cook Station, 
Missouri, and Isabella and Gabriella Strobbe of Holts Summit, 
Missouri; special cousin, Bobbi Sue Coppedge of Cook Station, 
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, April 8, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. at the Hutson 
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson 
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Jerry Lea 
officiating. 
Burial was at the Carr Cemetery, Cook Station, Missouri. 
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in 
Steelville, Missouri.


Donald Ferdinand Isaak

Donald Ferdinand Isaak of Steelville, Missouri was born 
August 16, 1929 in Overland, Missouri to Nicholas Fred and Opal 
Marie (Hopkins) Isaak and passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 
the age of 85 years, 7 months and 22 days.
On August 16, 1950 in St. John's, Missouri, he was united in 
marriage to Betty Lee Hardin and to this union three children were 
born. 
Don grew up in Overland, Missouri and served his country honorably 
in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1951-1953. 
Don attended Washington University and completed engineering 
training at Rankin in 1956. He worked at McDonnell Douglas in 
St. Louis, Missouri and retired to Steelville, Missouri in 1985. 
Don enjoyed farming and raising cattle and in his spare time liked 
to fish and hunt. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and loved 
to follow the MU Tigers. 
He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Donald Isaak; and brother,
 Harold "Bud" Isaak.
He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Betty Isaak of 
Steelville, Missouri; two daughters, Karla Goldammer and husband 
Dave of Chesterfield, Missouri and Lisa Davis and husband Tim of 
Columbia, Missouri; five grandchildren, Nicholas Davis, Scott Davis, 
Matthew Goldammer, Kayla Goldammer and Kathleen Goldammer Dye; 
sister-in-law, Marlene Isaak Slade of Steelville, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2015 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Pastor Dennis Conway officiating. Special music of "His Eye Is on 
the Sparrow" and "In the Garden" was sung by Becky Setzer 
accompanied on guitar by Steve Setzer. 
Committal prayer, burial and full military honors by the U.S. Army 
were in the Redbud Cemetery at Potosi, Missouri. 
Casket bearers were Dave Goldammer, Matthew Goldammer, Tim Davis, 
Nicholas Davis, Scott Davis and Ben Dye. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Wanda L. Philbrook

Wanda L. Philbrook of Bourbon, Missouri was born at Decatur, 
Illinois on August 9, 1928 to Pearl L. and Pearly (Ellison) 
Guffey 
and passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the age of 86 years.
She was raised in Brownstown, Illinois and attended school there.  
On December 14, 1947 Wanda was united in marriage to Charles 
Philbrook at St. Elmo, Illinois.  
In her younger years she was employed as a waitress and was a 
cleaning lady.  
In 1986, she and Charles moved to Sullivan, Missouri where Wanda 
worked in the housekeeping department of the Sullivan Hospital.  
Wanda was an avid birdwatcher and enjoyed cross-stitching. In her 
youth, Wanda was baptized and accepted Jesus as her Lord and 
Savior.   
She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Pearly Guffey; 
and a son-in-law, Larry Hadley.
She is survived by three sons, Allen Philbrook of Sullivan, 
Missouri, Charles Philbrook Jr. and wife Jean of St. Louis, 
Missouri and Bradley Philbrook and wife Sandy of Sullivan, 
Missouri; two daughters, Janet Hadley of St. Louis, Missouri and 
Linda Claus and husband Jim of Bourbon, Missouri; one brother, 
Franklin Guffey of the state of Illinois; three sisters, Kay Spain 
and husband Ed of St. Elmo, Illinois, Betty Burnbeimer of 
Brownstown, Illinois and June Luster of Alton, Illinois; 22 grand-
children; 28 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; 
other relatives and friends.  
Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. until time of service at 
1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home in 
Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, 
April 8, 2015 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. 
Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in 
Sullivan, Missouri.


Albert E. "Bud" Voight

Albert E. "Bud" Voigt of Cuba, Missouri was born May 20, 1924 at 
Maplewood, Missouri to Fred and Irma Voigt and passed away 
Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the age of 90 years.
Bud retired in 1961 after serving 20 years in the United States 
Navy. While in the Navy Bud was a baker and he received the Korean 
Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Nation Defense Service 
Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. 
Bud married Mary I. Hoover on October 20, 1951 and to this union 
two children were born. 
After retiring from the Navy Bud and Mary moved to Cuba, Missouri 
and Bud continued his career as a baker. He worked in a bakery at 
Herman, Missouri before owning his own bakery in Cuba, Missouri 
during the 1960's till the early 1970's. After selling the bakery 
Bud went to work as a baker in St. Louis, Missouri and then he 
worked in Sullivan, Missouri. At one point in Bud's baking career 
he worked for the Marriott Corporation in Florida, Michigan and at 
the Lake of the Ozarks. Bud put up his apron in 2008 and retired 
after nearly 77 years as a baker.
Bud spent many years coaching T-ball, baseball and many other 
sports. He enjoyed playing golf, was on a bowling league in Florida 
and Missouri, he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan and 
he spent many years playing on the same baseball team with his son 
Mike. 
Bud was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cuba, Missouri. He 
was a former Deacon of the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Imogene Voigt; 
son, Michael "Mike" Voigt; one brother, Clarence Voigt; one sister, 
Irma Voigt; son-in-law, Lee Rowe; and brother-in-law, Joe Ribaudo. 
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Voigt of the home; 
one daughter, Carol Rowe of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; five grand-
children, Dawn and husband Carl Bantel, Jeremiah Burch, Shirley 
and husband David Bedford, Christopher and wife Melissa Voigt and 
Jessica Rowe and fiancˇ Michael; eight great grandchildren; one 
sister, Betty Ribaudo of Fenton, Missouri; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, April 12, 2105 from 3-6 p.m. at 
the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 
the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Ken Martin 
officiating. Special music was "Amazing Grace," 
"The Old Rugged Cross," "In the Garden" and "Tears in Heaven."
Interment, prayers and full military honors was held at 2 p.m. 
Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Fort Leonard Wood State Veterans 
Cemetery in Waynesville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri. 


Belma Louise Walker

Belma Louise Walker was born February 13, 1934 near Summerfield 
Missouri to Silas Marvin and Elva Magnolia Grey Spencer and passed
away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at the age of 81 years 1 month 
and 19 days.
She was baptized early in life at the United Pentecostal Church 
in Rolla, Missouri. 
She later married Kenneth J. Rogers and they had six children.  
On April 8, 1974 she was reunited with her childhood friend Dennis 
Walker, who preceded her in death on December 1, 2003.
Belma was a very caring person who loved to help people. She loved 
to care for people as a medical assistant for many years, healing 
the sick and helping make the journey home easier. Belma was always 
looking for a good buy and bought and sold items at her business, 
the Vichy Fleamarket.
She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Silas Spencer; her 
mother, Elva Magnolia Grey; one infant son, Spencer Lee Rogers; and 
one sister, Delphia Stevenson.
She is survived by Beverly and husband Brian Cunningham of Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, Cathy Hollinger and friend John Lee Cuccarollo of 
Pensacola Florida, Bill Rogers of Rolla, Missouri, Mike Rogers of 
Fairbanks Alaska and Warren (Sput) Rogers and wife Kathy of Vichy, 
Missouri; one sister, Dorothy Walker of Vichy, Missouri; 12 grand-
children; 20 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was on Friday, April 3, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones 
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were held April 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Jones 
Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Lynn Huggins of 
the St. James Church of Christ officiating.  
Burial was in the family plot at the Walker Cemetery in Vichy, 
Missouri.
Pallbearers were Ron Jones, George Lewis, Chris Davison, Marvin 
Lewis, Steve Vandeloecht and Joshua Rogers. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri


Willie L. "Bill" Williams

Willie L. "Bill" Williams of St. James, Missouri was born 
March 30, 1925 in Arkansas to Elbert "Judge" and Lucinda Williams 
and passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the age of 90 years 
and 12 days.
He was united in marriage to Alvina  "Vini" Georgia Kiortses on 
September 17, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.
He served his country in WWII in the Army.  After the military he 
attended Watch and Radio school.  
Bill and his family moved to Rolla, Missouri from St. Louis, 
Missouri where they owned businesses in St. James and Rolla, 
Missouri.  They owned the Continental Raceway, which eventually 
was changed to The Esquire Cue Club. They then moved The Esquire 
Cue Club to St. James, owned the Street Car Cafˇ, owned and operated 
The Country Kitchen restaurant for several years. Later they owned 
and operated. Vini's Kitchen in Rolla for five years.  He never let 
hard work stop him.  If something needed fixed or remodeled Bill 
took care of it.  Bill with the help of his family remodeled the 
Lenox Cleaners Building in St. James, Missouri. In the process of 
remodeling it the front of the building fell off.  Everyone told 
Bill it couldn't be fixed but Bill fixed it and operated it as the 
Country Kitchen Restaurant for over 15 years.  Vini was the cook, 
Vickie and Pat were the waitresses and Rick was the dishwasher.  
Bill kept the building together.  
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alvina Vini Williams on 
January 19, 2008; parents, Elbert  and Lucinda Williams; one 
brother, Francis Boyd Williams; and one sister, Mae Abbott.
He is survived by one son, Rick Williams and his wife Joyce of 
Rolla, Missouri; two daughters, Vickie Vandiver of Rolla, Missouri 
and Pat Lewis and companion Randy Buehrlen of Rolla, Missouri; 
six grandchildren, Anthony and Nicholas Vandiver, Andy Lewis, 
Toby Buehrlen, Alex and Lucas Williams; two great grandchildren, 
Lilli Buehrlen and Malleri Lewis; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from noon until time of funeral at 2 p.m. 
on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday 
April 18, 2015 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri 
with Mick Kailer officiating.  
Burial with full military honors will be in the St. James Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri. .


Pearl Jean (Jeanie) Worley

Pearl Jean (Jeanie) Worley of Cherryville, Missouri was born 
July 21, 1948 in Cherryville, Missouri to Wm. Calvin "Tad"  and 
Georgia Pearl Worley and passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 
the age of 66 years, 8 months and 14 days.
Jeanie received Jesus into her heart at a very early age. Jeanie 
loved music, especially gospel music.  Over the years she would 
sing first with her entire family and then just with her sister, 
Janet,  "The Worley Girls."  
She went to college at Cape Girardeau, Missouri where her 
roommates convinced her she should learn to play the guitar. She 
went out,  bought the Stella and taught herself to play. When she 
returned to Cherryville, her skill with the guitar and her "pure" 
soprano/tenor voice would open doors for her to join local gospel 
groups. 
After Jeanie returned to the Cherryville area, she worked at 
Brown Shoe Company until it closed. Then she became a postal mail 
carrier until her health would no longer allow her to continue 
working. Jeanie loved sports. Anyone who knew Jeanie knew the 
"Cowboys" were her team. She loved hunting and fishing. She bought 
a gun and taught herself. No matter what the wildlife season, Jeanie 
had the tag. She did not let her disabilities keep her from hunting. 
Though she never married or had children of her own, she showered 
love and encouragement on many children along the years, calling 
them her own. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wm. and Georgia Worley; 
aunts, Lueretta and husband Herman Bilbrey, Juanita and husband 
Harold Land and Leota and husband Warren Evans; uncles, Orville S 
"Buster" Worley and wife Helen and Jerry Lee Hutson. 
She is survived by one sister, Janet and husband Reggie Noot of  
Dunegan, Missouri; niece, Rachel and husband Alan Lockhart; nephew, 
Nathan and Christa Noot; grand nieces, McKenzie Noot and Schyler 
Lockhart: grand nephews, Kody and Kaden Noot all of Bolivar, 
Missouri; Godson, Brandon Pratt; uncle Noble Hutson, Jr. and wife 
Linda of Cherryville, Missouri; cargivers Nancy, Sally, Cathy, 
Cindy and Brandon and honorary caregivers Brenda and Carla; other 
relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. 
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Pastor Len Young officiating. 
Special music of "How Great Thou Art," "Blessed Assurance" and 
"The Old Rugged Cross" was played. 
Committal prayer and interment were in the Cherryville Baptist 
Church Cemetery. 
Casket bearers were Nathan Noot, Brandon Pratt, Larry Eaton, David 
Minardi, Brock Pratt and Logan Eaton. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri. 


Kenneth W. Zinn

Kenneth W. Zinn was born on August 1, 1945 in Seattle, Washington 
to Charles and Dorothy Fern Zinn and passed away on Thursday, 
March 26, 2015, following a sudden illness at the age of 69 years.
He served in the US Navy from 1968 to 1971. He received a Navy 
Unit Commendation Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 
Device, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, and National 
Defense Service Medal.  
Later in life, he settled in Osage Beach, Missouri and he worked 
at the Lodge of Four Seasons.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Zinn; and his 
mother, Dorothy Fern Kawiecki.
The Armontrout family of Eldon, Missouri was his family, along 
with the residents of the Willow Creek Senior Apartments of Eldon, 
Missouri.
Graveside service with full military honors was held at the 
family plot on April 2, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. James Cemetery in 
St. James, Missouri with Father Charles Pardee  officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.



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