Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 13, 2009



Kenneth Allen Dietemann

Kenneth Allen Dietemann of Steelville, Missouri was born November 7, 1950 in
St. Louis, Missouri to Wilmer Dietemann and Margaret Marie Romonoff Dietemann
Roy. He passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the age of 58 years.
Kenneth married his lifelong friend Cheryl on October 13, 1989 in St. Louis,
Missouri. They later divorced but remained close friends and companions.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and 
was honorably discharged. He worked as a machinist for several years in
Owensville, Missouri before becoming disabled. He was a member of the Cuba,
Missouri V.F.W. and a former member of the Vietnam V.E.T.S. Motorcycle Club
of St. Genevieve, Missouri. He loved the outdoors, riding his Harley trike,
camping and playing in the river. He liked staying home to avoid crowds and
hanging with his best friend Cheryl.
He is survived by his brother, Philip Dietemann of Collinsville, Illinois;
niece, Ramona Marie Schnieder and husband Dan of Florissant, Missouri;
nephews, Robert Philip Dietemann of Crestwood, Missouri, Nathan Kenneth
Dietemann, and Ryan Miller, all of St. Louis, Missouri; great nephews,
Ian, Bret and Kaleb Dietemann, and Peyton Schnieder.
His wishes to be cremated were honored.
All arrangements under the care of Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville,
Missouri.


William “Billy” H. Hadley

William “Billy” H. Hadley of Las Vegas, Nevada was born June 4, 1960 in
St. James, Missouri to Charles H. and Evelyn V. Hadley and passed away
Monday, April 27, 2009 at the age of 49 years.
He was a 1978 graduate of John F. Hodge high school in St. James, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy of Nevada.
He is survived by a daughter, Billy Jo of Nevada; son, Ethen Hadley of Texas;
one grandchild; parents, Charles H. and Evelyn V. Hadley; 14 siblings, Charles
W. Hadley of St. James, Missouri, Charlotte and husband Jerry Knowles of Rolla,
Missouri, Raymond Hadley and wife Gloria of Wright City, Missouri, Susie and
husband Edward Savage of Rolla, Gary Hadley and wife Norma of O’Fallon,
Missouri, Gene Hadley and wife Bobbie of St. James, Missouri, Larry Hadley
and wife Delores of California, Debbie and husband Roger Thompson of
Connecticut, Dennis Hadley of Rolla, Missouri, Sherrie and husband Roy King of
St. James, Missouri, Tammy and husband Doyle Wools of St. James, Missouri,
Angie and husband Jeff Kaltenbach of Wright City, Missouri, Lisa and husband
Doug Sherfy of St. James, Missouri and John Hadley of St. James, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
Interment in Las Vegas, Nevada.


Ethel Hicks

Ethel Hicks of Cedar Hill, Missouri, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was
born in Chicago, Illinois, on February 22, 1920, to Alfred and Effie Polson
and passed away Friday, May 1, 2009, after a long illness.
She was united in marriage to Emory L. Hicks and to this union three children
were born.
Ethel was employed by Rawlings Sporting Goods retiring after 27 years of
service. After her husband passed away she moved to Cedar Hill, Missouri to
be close to her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
She is survived by her children, Emory Lee and wife Inge, of Festus, Missouri,
Effie Stankey and husband Bob, of Sullivan, Missouri and Alfred Lee and wife
Judy, of Hillsboro, Missouri; seven grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren.
A visitation was held Sunday, May 3, from 5-8 p.m.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009 in the St. James Chapel
of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Stephen Brubaker officiating.
Interment was in the St. James Cemetery, St. James, Missouri.



Alice E. Morgan

Alice E. Morgan nee McCoy of Steelville, Missouri was born on Monday,
November 12, 1917 to Baylis McCoy and Lucille Jo Martin McCoy. She passed
away on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at Osage Beach Health Care at the age of
91 years, 5 months, and 23 days.
Alice married Bruce Morgan on December 13, 1968 in Salem, Missouri. She
accepted the Lord many years ago and was a member of the Steelville
Presbyterian Church. Alice worked a number of years at the shoe factory in
Cuba, Missouri and last at the Western Auto Store in Steelville, Missouri.
She used to love to ride horses in parades and horse shows, having won
several trophies and ribbons. She later enjoyed quilting, going to the
family farm, visiting with friends and family. She was also a St. Louis
Cardinal fan and always watched or listened to the games.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce; son, Robert
“Bobby Lee” Stough; sisters, Alta May Redmon, Alma Arnold; brothers, Frank
McCoy, and Oscar Furman McCoy; brothers-in-law, Sonny Redmon, Richard Arnold
and Carl Gibson; sister-in-law Esther McCoy; and stepfather Van Albert Hall.
She was survived by her sister, Allene McCoy Gibson of St. Charles, Missouri;
grandson, Jesse Stough of Missouri; two great granddaughters, LaDawna McLeod
and Jessica Stricklan, both of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; two nieces,
Diane Bumba of St. Charles, Missouri and Jo Ann Bryant of Wright City,
Missouri; four great great grandsons; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Saturday, May 9, 2009 11 a.m. until time of funeral service
at noon Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri
with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating.
Burial was in the Schwieder Cemetery Steelville, Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville,
Missouri.



Doris May Morton

Doris May Morton of Villa Ridge, Missouri was born February 14, 1937 in
St. Louis, Missouri to Arthur and Della, nee Green, Hewkin and passed away
Monday, May 4, 2009 in Creve Coeur, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
She graduated from Cherryville High School in Cherryville, Missouri and
later attended East Central College in Union, Missouri.
On October 29, 1955 she married James W. Morton in St. Louis, Missouri.
They made their home in Villa Ridge, Missouri since 1971.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James and one brother,
Clinton Hewkin.
She is survived by one son, Michael Morton and wife Michelle of Wildwood,
Missouri; four daughters, Debra Cottner of Michigan, Pamela Arnold and
husband Richard of Wildwood, Missouri, Phyllis Morton of Union, Missouri
and Lori Morton of Villa Ridge, Missouri; one brother, David Hewkin and
wife Ruth of Davisville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Ruby Hewkin of
Cherryville, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Oltmann
Funeral Home in Washington, Missouri with Rev. Phillip Hudson and
Rev. Wesley Rider officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Oltmann Funeral Home, Washington,
Missouri.


Connie Jean Ryerson

Connie Jean Ryerson of Bourbon, Missouri was born in Bourbon, Missouri on
November 17, 1956 to Luis Allen and Naomi Lucille (nee Crow) Ryerson and
passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the age of 52 years.
Connie was an avid fan of literature and always dreamed of being a teacher.
Despite loosing her vision several years ago, her constant optimism gave her
the courage to begin taking courses at East Central College earlier this year.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Connie was a woman of
strong faith and enjoyed attending church services and listening to Christian
music.
She was preceded in death by her father.
She is survived by her mother, Naomi Ryerson of Bourbon, Missouri; three
children, Amanda Griffith and fiancé Brian Black, Crystal Griffith and Justin
Griffith, all of Sullivan, Missouri; three brothers, Raymond Ryerson and wife
Kathryn, Allen Ryerson and fiancée Mary Roberts, and Dale Ryerson, all of
Bourbon, Missouri; one sister, Kathy Atkinson and husband Randy of Lebanon,
Missouri; a special granddaughter, Maddison Black; other relatives and
friends.
A Memorial Service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the
Leasburg Assembly of God with Pastor Don Vaughn officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.



Seth Aryan Sanders

Seth Aryan Sanders of Salem, Missouri was born December 18, 2008 to Billy
and Lisa Sanders and passed away May 6, 2009 at St. Louis, Missouri at the
age of four months old.
He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Ridge Betke of Salem, Missouri
and Nicholos Sanders of Hillsboro, Missouri; four sisters, Katey Betke of
Salem, Missouri, Molly Betke of Salem, Missouri, Meghan Sanders of Hillsboro,
Missouri and Chasity Sanders of Hillsboro, Missouri; grandparents, Edward
and Doris Dunlap of Boss, Missouri, Bill Sanders and wife Virginia of
Eminence; great grandparents, Faye Chandler of Viburnum, Missouri, Bill
Sanders Sr. of Eminence, Missouri, Mary Sanders of Texas; aunt, Marilyn
Pyeatt and husband Joe of Boss, Missouri; uncle, Branson Dunlap and wife
Regina of Boss, Missouri.
Visitation was Friday, May 8, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. in the Wilson Mortuary
Salem Chapel.
Funeral service was Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 3 p.m. at the Lighthouse
Gospel Tabernacle in Viburnum, Missouri.
Interment in the Hanson Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary of Salem,
Missouri 


Charles A. Schumer

Charles A. Schumer of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Edward F.
and Clara (Schlatman) Schumer on October 25, 1933 in Perryville, Missouri
and passed away Friday, May 8, 2009 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of
75 years, 6 months and 14 days.
Charlie was a retiree of American Can Company in St. Louis, Missouri. He
formerly owned and operated Charlie & Sons Hardware in South St. Louis. He
enjoyed being a Handy Man and rehabbing homes. In his spare time he enjoyed
fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward F. and Clara (Schlatman)
Schumer; three brothers, Elbert, Cletus and Leroy Schumer; two sisters,
Rosalia Renaud and Loretta Finn.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Schumer (nee Taylor) of Cuba, Missouri;
eight children, Edward Schumer of Chesterfield, Missouri; Karen (John) Brooks
of Chesterfield, Missouri; John (Susan) Schumer of Shrewsbury, Missouri;
Laura (Dan) Furrer of Oakville, Missouri; Diane (Rick) Shreves of O’Fallon,
Missouri; Renee (Mike) Floyd of Eureka, Missouri; Marc (Jill) Schumer of
Kansas City, Missouri and Kurt (Nicole) Schumer of Jacksonville, Florida;
two sisters, Dorothy Farishon of Florissant, Missouri and Lucille (Bob) Sego
of Cuba, Missouri; 29 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral Mass was Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic
Church with Rev. James Finder as the Celebrant.
Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.


Clyde Edward Snodgrass Sr.

Clyde Edward Snodgrass Sr. of St. James, Missouri was born November 6, 1934
at Rolla, Missouri, the son of the late Clarence E. and Maude (Earls)
Snodgrass and passed away quietly at his home on Friday, May 8, 2009 at the
age of 74 years, 6 months, and 4 days of age.
On April 24, 1954, Clyde was united in marriage to Helen Pearl Flynn at the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Revere, Massachusetts.
He is survived by his wife Helen Snodgrass of St. James, Missouri; one son,
Ed Snodgrass and wife Glenda of Rolla, Missouri; two daughters, Helen Barker
of Athens, Texas and Debora Smith and husband Randy of Ft. Leavenworth,
Kansas; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday, May 11, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home
in St. James, Missouri. Prayer Service was held at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009
at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. James, Missouri, with
Basil Euro celebrant.
Ministry of Music was provided by Helen Cornick and Estelle Grotha.
Pallbears were Travis Smith, Tony Snodgrass, Keith Colgrove, Aaron Wassilak,
Austin Colgrove, and Devin Figueroa.
Burial with full Military Honors at the Immaculate Conception Catholic
Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in
St. James, Missouri.



Buton “Rusty” Spiers

Buton “Rusty” Spiers was a Christmas present, born December 25, 1926 in
Lake Cormorant, Mississippi to Alfred and Elsie (Wilson) White and passed
away Thursday, May 7, 2009 in St. James, Missouri at the age of 82.
Buton worked for the U.S. Forest Service until her retirement. She was a
member of the First Assembly of God Church in St. James. She loved cooking,
spending time with family and studying the Bible. She was truly a faithful
servant of God.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Marie White; parents; and her
youngest daughter, Wanda Foster.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Spiers; children, Phil Scruggs and
wife Debbie of Edgar Springs, Missouri, Gail Boyce and husband Jim of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Kim Roberts and wife Melanie of Hernando, Misssissippi and Randy
Rouse of Grand Junction, Colorado; sisters, Gloria Dove and husband Dick of
Sanford, Florida and Jerri Sullivan of Memphis, Tennessee; nine grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the St. James Chapel
of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2009 in the First
Assembly of God Church in St. James, Missouri with Brother Mick Thrasher
officiating.
Interment was in the St. James Cemetery, St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James,
Missouri.


Nellie Jane Spurgeon

Nellie Jane Spurgeon formerly of St. James. Missouri was born on
June 19, 1928 at Safe, Missouri to William Bola and M. Galena (Smith) Welch
and passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Westphalia Retirement in
Westphalia, Missouri. She was 80 years, 10 months and 22 days of age.
Jane graduated from St. James High School and attended Beauty School in
Jefferson City, Missouri. She was a beauty operator in St. James, Missouri
for many years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in St. James,
Missouri.
Jane was united in marriage March 8, 1947, in Tupelo, Mississippi to Kenneth
Duane Spurgeon, who preceded her in death on November 4, 1970. They had one
child, William Ranzy Spurgeon, who preceded her in death on November 4, 1996.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Anna Christina Welch
and Myrtle Rinehart, and two brothers, James William Welch and Cecil B. Welch.
She is survived by Diana Spurgeon Breen and husband Tom of Hartsburg,
Missouri; grandchildren, Sarah Willson and husband Darren, William Ranzy
Spurgeon Jr. and wife Sarah, all of Jefferson City, Missouri, Jonathan
Spurgeon and wife Hilary of Columbia, Missouri; great grandchildren, Lathe,
Cale, and Ava Willson; sisters, Ethel Mae Gunset, Grace Corbin and husband
Harold, Wilma Ann Tipton and husband Leroy and Betty Grotha.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the Jones Funeral
Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral
Home in St. James, Missouri with Mary Taylor officiating.
Music was provided by Mae Yates. Pallbearers were William Spurgeon, Jonathan
Spurgeon, Daren Willson, David Tipton, Dennis Tipton, Richard Grotha, Mike
Grotha, and Greg Grotha.
Burial will be in the family plot in the Oak Forest Cemetery.
All arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.


James Edward Trautwein

James Edward Trautwein Jr. was born Tuesday, December 31, 1940 in St. Louis,
Missouri to James Edward Trautwein Sr. and Agnus Wright Trautwein. He passed
away Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at his home near Steelville, Missouri at the age
of 68 years, 4 months and 6 days.
Jim worked as a carpenter most of his life and was accomplished at most any
thing he undertook. Moving to Steelville from Dittmer, Missouri about 28 years
ago, he started out in a humble beginning, living in a tent while building his
cabin. Jim continued to build out buildings and later built a new house, which
was still a work in progress. Jim was a quiet hard working man. He enjoyed
nature, sunrises and sunsets, building things and hunting. He was a member of
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Steelville, Missouri and the National Rifle
Assoc. He loved his family and friends, always enjoying the time they spent
together.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Salas and a
granddaughter, Jessica Trautwein.
He is survived by his wife Pamela of the home; three sons, James Edward
Trautwein III of Sullivan, Missouri, John Trautwein of Herman, Missouri and
Josh Trautwein of Steelville, Missouri; one sister, Gloria Schroder and husband
Carl of Tampa, Florida; sister-in-law Beth Holberg of San Diego, California;
four step children, Jennifer Winner of Steelville, Missouri, Micheal Morrill
of San Diego, California, Lauren Pearman of Branson, Missouri and Frank
Pearman and fiancee Logan Jones of Cherryville, Missouri; seven grandchildren;
four step grandchildren; special friends, Shane and Sandy Mahurin of Eldon,
Missouri, Jim and Geneva Young of Steelville, Missouri and Dave Meinell of
St. Charles, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, May 12, 2009 from 9 a.m. until time of funeral service
at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Father James
Finder officiating.
Burial was in the Trautwein Family Cemetery on the Family farm near Steelville,
Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.


Rosemary a. Weidenhaft

Rosemary A. Weidenhaft of Bourbon, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 2, 2009
at the age of 78 years.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Weidenhaft of Bourbon, Missouri; one
son, Mark Weidenhaft and wife, Diane of Prescott Valley, Arizona; one daughter,
Mary Weidenhaft of Sullivan, Missouri; two grandchildren, Melinda Rose and
husband, Carl of Kansas City, Missouri and Derek Weidenhaft of Sullivan,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 3:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 from the Chapel of the
Eaton Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009
from Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan, Missouri with interment in
Saint Anthony Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.


Kenneth Arthur Young

Kenneth Arthur Young was born September 6, 1934 in Marshfield, Missouri to
Earl and Clara Alexander Young and passed away April 28 in Merrifield,
Minnesota at the age of 74.
He attended Marshfield schools with the class of 1953. He later moved to
St. James, Missouri and married Shirley Hoffmeister. To this union two
children were born.
He was employed with the City Utilities of St. James for 38 years before
retiring in 1997. He and Shirley moved to Minnesota in 2007 to be near their
children.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Earl Young.
He is survived by his wife; one son, Mark Young; one daughter, Nilah Abbott,
both of Minnesota; two grandchildren, Derrick and Delaney; other relatives
and friends.
He was a member of the Christian Church, St. James, Missouri.
Burial was in Minnesota.



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