Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local 
Obituaries for the Week of April 30, 2014


Barbara Bridgeman

Barbara Bridgeman of Thousand Oaks, California was born 
October 4, 1938 at St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence and Marie 
(nee Roe) Hill and passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at the of 
75 years.
Barbara was united in marriage to Bud Bridgeman on June 16, 1956 
in Hernando, Mississippi and two this union two children were born. 
Barbara spent her life taking care of her family and home. She 
enjoyed playing bingo at the casino and bowling.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Marie Hill. 
She is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Bud Bridgeman 
of Thousand Oaks, California; two children, Terry and wife Debra 
Bridgeman of Cuba, Missouri and Lisa and husband Chris Dyck of 
Moore Park, California; three grandchildren, Tara and husband 
Ed Williams of New Kent, Virginia, Robyn Bridgeman of Colorado 
Springs, Colorado and Zachary Beethem of Moore Park, California; 
three great grandchildren, Johnny, Blair and Gwyneth; 
sister-in-law, Minnie Crider of Bourbon, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, April 25, 2014 from 5-8 p.m. at the 
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 
the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba with Pastor Bob Knight officiating. 
Special music was "Precious Memories," "I'll Fly Away," and 
"Stroll Across Heaven with You." 
Interment and prayers followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, 
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of 
Cuba, Missouri.


Michael J. Hunt

Michael J. Hunt was born September 20, 1955 to Carl and Zoe Hunt 
and passed away February 25, 2014 at the age of 58 years, 
5 months and 5 days.
Michael grew up in Cuba, Missouri and graduated from Cuba High 
School in 1974.
He lived in Houston, Texas before moving to Techachipi, California 
where he passed away in his sleep. He was working on a cherry and 
apple orchard ranch.
He is survived by his sons, Justin of Houston, Texas and Brian of 
Rohnert Park, California; parents, Carl and Zoe Marie Hunt of 
Houston, Texas; brothers and sisters, Robert (Bonita) of Houston, 
Texas, Daniel of Techachipi, California, Susan (Jerry) Minor of 
Marshfield, Missouri, Lori (Brad) Barrick of Spokane, Washington, 
Jo Ann (James) Sullivan of Beebe, Arkansas and Carolyn 
(Darin Keith) Davis of Strongsville, Ohio; other relatives 
and friends.
Memorial services were held Monday, March 24, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. 
at the Christian Church in Houston, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of the Woodlawn Funeral Home, 
Houston, Texas.


Rev. Delmar B. Hutson

Rev. Delmar B. Hutson of Steelville, Missouri was born on Tuesday, 
September 24, 1929 in Gray Summit, Missouri to Otis Hadley and 
Martha Elizabeth Bell Hutson and  passed away on Easter Sunday, 
April 20, 2014, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Delmar graduated from Cherryville High School in 1947. He 
accepted Jesus as his Savior in high school, was baptized in 
Crooked Creek in Sligo and was licensed to the gospel ministry
 at age 17.  He attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, 
Missouri during the summers while he taught public school at 
Short Bend, Carr, Cook Station, Huzzah, Wesco, Cuba and Steelville. 
Delmar married Dorothy Marie Pinnell on September 8, 1952 in Salem, 
Arkansas. 
Delmar pastored for more than 50 years beginning his ministry at 
Shepherd Hill Baptist Church, rural Cuba, Missouri, Crossroads 
Baptist Church, Leasburg, Missouri for 14 years then Center Point 
Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri for 30 years, retiring from 
there in 1998.  
Delmar was a member of Lebanon Lodge #77 AF&AM, and the St. Louis 
Scottish Rite Club. He was a deputy for Johnny Giles and served as 
juvenile officer in Crawford and surrounding counties for 10 years. 
Delmar liked to buy/sell cars and motorcycles, and at one time had 
a car lot.  For many years, he had horses and enjoyed trail rides.  
He loved riding 4-wheelers and camping with his boys.  
Delmar and Dorothy purchased Economy Shoe Store in Steelville, 
Missouri in 1952 from Buster Hewkins and Jay Garms, added clothing 
merchandise and became Hutson Economy Store. In 1957, Delmar's 
dad bought Hayes Shoe Store in Steelville, Missouri and merged 
the business into what became known as Hutson's Department Store.  
After 36 years, they closed out Hutson's Department Store in 1988.  
In 1989, the family opened Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri and in 1990, Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Martha Hutson; 
in-laws, James Lloyd Pinnell, Grace Coleman Pinnell and Marie 
Simmerly Pinnell; three brothers-in-law, Eugene Schmidt, Lindell 
Bouse, and James Haskell Pinnell; and one great grandson, 
Jubilance Divine Griswold.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy of the home; 
two sons, Spencer (Valerie) of Cuba, Missouri and Paul (Pam) 
of Steelville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brooke Hutson 
(Timothy) Gibson of Black Mountain, North Carolina, Brett 
(Auburn) Hutson of Queens, New York, Rheanne (Matt) Griswold 
of Southwest, Missouri, Kayla (Josh) Nix, and Paula Hutson 
(Aaron Ransom) of Steelville, Missouri; eight great grandchildren, 
Jude, Simone and Roxie Hutson, Whitman and Chamblin Gibson, Jace, 
Kaden and Hutson Griswold; two sisters, Blanche (Freeman) Burrus 
of Salem, Missouri and Jean (Bill) Talbert of Steelville, Missouri; 
sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Lorraine Pinnell of Villa Ridge, 
Missouri, Ina Bouse, Rosie (Ray) Atchison, Elizabeth Schmidt, all 
of Steelville, Missouri; uncle Lawrence Hutson of Columbia, 
Illinois; other relatives and friends. 
Visitation was Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at the 
Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri and Friday, April 25, 2014 
from 4-8 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. 
Funeral service was Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the 
Center Point Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Matt 
Cook, Pastor Jerry Beers, Rev. Spencer Hutson and Rev. Ron Shrum 
officiating. 
Burial was at the Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. 
Pallbearers were Brett Hutson, Timothy Gibson, Matt Griswold, 
Josh Nix, Aaron Ransom and Treff Earney. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.


Herman Jackson

Herman Jackson of Steelville, Missouri was born on Tuesday, 
February 3, 1925 to Clarence and Stella Easley Jackson and 
passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the age of 89 years, 
2 months and 22 days.
Herman was drafted on September 10, 1943 into the United States 
Army during WWII. In June, 1944 he was sent to Europe and was a 
member of the 28th division of the Army serving as a rifleman and 
1st scout until May, 1945 earning the combat infantry badge and 
rifle sharp shooter designations. He was wounded in action in 
Germany on November 5, 1944 and received the Purple Heart.  
He returned to active service until the war in Europe ended 
May, 1945. He was discharged from the Army in December, 1945. 
Other decorations and citations received included WWII Victory 
Medal, four Bronze Service Stars and Good Conduct Medal.  Battles 
and Campaigns included Northern France, the Ardennes, the 
Rhineland and Central Europe. 
After service, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he married 
Dorothy Starks. 
He worked for several years at Tower Grove Foundry in St. Louis, 
Missouri and then moved to Steelville, Missouri in 1956 where 
he worked at Fleming manufacturing. He later worked for MoDOT 
and retired in 1985. After retirement, he continued to work 
part-time jobs at Lea's Feed Store and Jack's Auto Sales. He 
enjoyed cutting wood, brush hogging and working on his farm. 
Also, washing and waxing his truck. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Stella 
Jackson; brother, Albert Jackson; parents-in-law, Robert and 
Bertha Starks; brothers-in-law, Russell Gray, Mitchell Lewis, 
Cletus Conner, Earl Starks, Willard Starks, Bob Starks, Walter 
Karnes and Kenneth Hubbs; sisters-in-law, Virginia Gray, Evelyn 
Lewis, Jeanne Conner, Elenour Starks and Clara Jackson.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Starks Jackson of Steelville, 
Missouri; daughter, Billie Ramori and husband Hector of Cuba, 
Missouri; grandsons, Jimmy Ramori of Cuba, Missouri and Jeff 
Ramori and wife Mara of Steelville, Missouri; great grandchildren, 
Nicholas Ramori of Cuba, Missouri, Kristen and Dalton Ramori of 
Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Mae Karnes of Rolla, Missouri and 
Fern Hubbs of Denver, Colorado; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. and funeral 
service on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Hutson 
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Jerry Beers 
officiating.  Burial at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, 
Missouri with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of  the Hutson Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.


Robert H. Klem

Robert H. Klem of St. James, Missouri was born August 14, 1925 at 
Belleville, Illinois to Edward and Grace (nee Krietner) Klem and 
passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 at the age of 88 years.
Robert was united in marriage to Laverne Logan on January 30, 1954 
at East St. Louis, Illinois and to this union five children were 
born. 
Robert proudly served in the United States Army and the United 
States Merchant Marines.
Robert was a Stag Beer truck driver for many years working at 
Fairmount and Cahokia Downs before he retired. He lived in the 
desert for 20 years and he always enjoyed going fishing. He spent 
hours painting scenery on rocks and the last several years family 
was the most important thing to Robert.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Grace Klem; 
brother, Bill Klem; and sister, Marie Gain.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne Klem; three daughters, Judy 
and husband Brad Auer of Smithton, Illinois, Louise Ann Klem of 
Belleville, Illinois and Carole and husband Steven Casperson of 
Highland, Illinois; two sons, Rob and wife Denise Klem of Cuba, 
Missouri and Jeff and wife Megan Klem of Golden, Colorado; 12 
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
In keeping with Robert's wishes he was cremated and no public 
services will be held at this time.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of 
Cuba, Missouri. 


Concetta "Chetty" Katherine Pardee

Concetta (Chetty) Katherine (Donati) Pardee was born 
December 14, 1914 in Bevier, Missouri to Emilio and Francesca 
(Amedei) Donati and passed away on Monday, April 28, 2014 in 
Rolla, Missouri at the age of 99 years.
She lived in Rosati, Missouri for 95 years.  
Chetty was united in the Sacrament of Marriage to Donald Leo 
Pardee on June 16, 1951.  They were married for 58 years until 
Don's death on July 21, 2009.
Chetty was an excellent seamstress and employed for several years 
by Rice-Stix.  Mostly she worked as wife and mother on her grape 
and cattle farm in Rosati.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Francesca 
Donati; brothers, Louis and Michael; and sisters, Anita Donati, 
Lena Marchi, Delphine Krewson and Corrine Zulpo.
She is survived by her sons, Rev. Charles Pardee of Rosati, 
Missouri and Mark Pardee and wife Sharon of Gulfport, Mississippi; 
two grandchildren, Angela Pardee of Jacksonville, Florida and 
Anthony Pardee of Arlington, Virginia; one sister, Marie Cuccarollo 
of St. James, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Robert Pardee of 
Cleveland, Texas and Joseph Zulpo of Rosati, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. at the 
James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri with a Prayer Vigil 
before visitation.  
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 2 at 
St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Rosati, Missouri with burial 
following in St. Anthony Cemetery in Rosati, Missouri.


Ann Piatchek

Ann Piatchek of Cuba, Missouri was born July 2, 1938 at St. Louis, 
Missouri to Frank and Catherine (nee O'Shea) Piatchek and passed 
away Monday, April 21, 2014 at Cuba Manor at the age of 75 years.
Ann worked for a trucking company in St. Louis as the secretary 
for many years before retiring and moving to Indian Hills. Ann 
was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan, enjoyed playing 
dominoes and shopping on line. Ann made lots of good friends 
the two and half years that she spent at the Victoria Place 
in Cuba.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Catherine 
Piatchek; and sister, Mary Koke. 
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Richard Koke of Cuba, 
Missouri; nephew, Mike and wife Pat Koke of Florissant, Missouri; 
friend, Ralph Capriano of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives 
and friends.
In keeping with Ann's wish she will be cremated and her ashes 
will be interred at Resurrection Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri. 
No services will be held.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home 
of Cuba, Missouri. 


Dennis "Buck" Lee Simpson Sr.

Dennis "Buck" Lee Simpson, Sr. of Cherryville, Missouri was born 
December 23, 1949 in Steelville, Missouri to John Thomas and 
Arnetti "Lillie" Oxendine Simpson and passed away Monday, 
April 21, 2014 at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 29 days.
On October 5, 2003 in Steelville, Missouri he married Sheila Elaine 
Callahan.
Dennis was self-employed for several years working as a concrete 
finisher. He always enjoyed working on lawn mowers and small 
mechanical engines in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Arnetti Simpson; 
in-laws, Landis and Alva Conaway Callahan; infant son; brother, 
Dale Simpson; sister, Ruby Christenson; special nephew, Myron 
Garms; sisters-in-law, Fern Callahan and Sylvia Stroup and husband 
Raymond; and brothers-in-law, Lindell Thompson and Don Nickelson.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Simpson of Cherryville, 
Missouri; children, Ruby Simpson and fianc€ Rondel of Texas, 
Dennis Simpson, Jr. and wife Shajuana of Cherryville, Missouri, 
Mark Simpson and wife Patty, James Simpson and wife Michele and 
Hershel Simpson and wife Christy, all of Sullivan, Missouri, Josh 
Simpson and wife Rebecca of Texas, Chris Simpson and wife Kelli of 
Belle, Missouri, Angel Simpson and husband Cameron of Illinois, 
Brandee Hurst and fianc€ Steve and Jennifer O'Neail, all of 
Steelville, Missouri; two brothers, John Simpson and wife Liz of 
Cuba, Missouri and Joe Simpson of Cherryville, Missouri; two sisters, 
Ruth Hill and husband Elgie of Cuba, Missouri and Betty Sterling 
of Steelville, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Sam Callahan and wife 
Lilli of Cuba, Missouri and Steve Callahan of Viburnum, Missouri; 
sisters-in-law, Anita Nickelson of Steelville, Missouri, Cathy 
Brown and husband Dwayne of Cherryville, Missouri, Sharon Thompson 
and Sondra Veach and husband Johnny, all of Cuba, Missouri and 
Patricia Reed of Pacific, Missouri; 48 grandchildren; 15 great 
grandchildren; special niece, "Stephi"; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Wednesday, 
April 23, 2014 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2014 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Rev. Ellen Ryerson officiating. Special music of "Master's Bouquet" 
and "Go Rest High" was sung and played by Richard Ryerson. Other 
music of "I'll Be Loving You, Love Me" and "Daddy's Hands" was 
played. Special memories were shared by son, Dennis Simpson.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Martin-Trask Cemetery, 
Cherryville, Missouri. Special music of "Look at Us" and "If 
Tomorrow Never Comes" was played.
Casket bearers were Dennis Simpson, Jr., James Simpson, Hershel 
Simpson, Mark Simpson, Chris Simpson and Shane Ryerson. Honorary 
casket bearers were Josh Simpson, Ruby Simpson, Angel Simpson, 
Brandee Hurst and Jennifer O'Neail.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


William James Splittorff

William James Splittorff of Bourbon, Missouri was born at 
Stamford, Connecticut on June 17, 1948 to William and Florence 
(Clark) Splittorff and passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 
the age of 66 years.
Bill, as he was known by his family and friends was raised and 
later graduated high school from Stamford, Connecticut.  After 
high school, Bill entered technical school and learned to be a 
tool and die craftsman.  
In 1973, he was married to Joan Roberts and to this marriage a 
daughter was born. After divorcing, Bill married Mary Ann Lachance 
on February 20, 1994.  
He was employed at McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis, Missouri.  He 
enjoyed cooking shows and trying his skills in the kitchen.  Bill 
was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed auto bodywork, and at one 
time had a body shop where he could work on his cars.   He 
enjoyed football and riding his lawn mower.  Bill was raised in 
the Catholic faith and was a member of the Fraternal Order of 
Eagles and guest member of the Sullivan V.F.W. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence 
Splittorff and father-in-law, Robert Lachance.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Splittorff (nee Lachance) of 
the family home; one daughter, Lisa Marie Gousse (Gouse) of 
Lewiston, Maine; two grandchildren, Jaedyn and Ethan Gousse; 
mother-in-law, Joann Lachance of Sullivan, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Memorial funeral services were conducted 7 p.m. on Saturday, 
April 19, 2014 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri 
with Duke West officiating.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in 
Sullivan, Missouri.


Carol Waller Umfress

Carol Waller Umfress of Leasburg, Missouri was born on May 1, 1958 
at Bonne Terre, Missouri and passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 
at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 17 days.
Carol had lived the majority of her life in the Sullivan, Missouri 
area.  She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and was raised 
in the Presbyterian faith. 
On December 22, 1995 Carol was united in marriage to Donald Wayne 
Umfress at Cherryville, Missouri.  
She had a heart for animals and especially loved her dogs and 
horses.  She also enjoyed camping and was taught by her mother 
to play the piano.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Esther Waller.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Umfress of the family 
home; son, Aaron Buehl of the state of Arkansas; father, John 
Waller of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers, Scott Waller and 
wife Patty of Sullivan, Missouri and Grant Waller of Bourbon, 
Missouri; four nephews, Cody, J.T., Matt and Tim Waller; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2014 
at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 
April 22, 2014 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri 
with Pastor James Umfress officiating.  
Interment was in the Delhi Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.  
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home 
in Sullivan, Missouri. 



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