Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 31, 2007
Michael E. Cunningham
Michael Earl Cunningham of Cuba, Missouri was born in Alton,
Illinois on Wednesday, April 12, 1967 to Donald Cunningham and June
Marie Looney Cunningham. He passed away at Missouri Baptist
Hospital-Sullivan on Sunday, May 20, 2007 at the age of 40 years, 1
month and 8 days.
Michael lived most of his life in Cuba, Missouri and graduated from
Cuba High School. He was previously employed in maintenance at Voss
Truck Port. He attended The Northside Full Gospel Mission. His
hobbies were fishing, playing horseshoes, listening to country music
and working on cars with his dad when he was living.He was preceded
in death by his grandparents and parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Lynn Cunningham of Union,
Missouri; brothers, Donald Cunningham of Columbia, Missouri, Joe
Cunningham of Danville, Illinois, Roger Cunningham (Cathy) of Cuba,
Missouri, Ronald Cunningham (Melinda) of St. James, Missouri,
Charles Cunningham (Janet) of Salem, Missouri, Edward Cunningham
(Janet) of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Donna Davis (Gary) of
Cuba, Missouri; fiancé, Judy Wyndam of Cuba, Missouri; three
grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, May 22, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral
Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 1 p.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. James and Mrs. Gruver
officiating.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral
Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Charles Daniel Dale
Charles Daniel Dale of Salem, Missouri, passed away Saturday,
May 19, 2007 at the age of 79 years.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Louise Dale and two daughters,
Sally Ann Elwood and husband Vincent and Johnita Sue Wells, all of
Salem, Missouri.
Brother, Robert Lee Dale and wife Virginia of Salem, Missouri;
sister, Hattie Hutchings and Laura Williams and husband Dan, all of
Salem, Missouri.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at the Dent
County Memorial Chapel in Salem, Missouri.
Masonic services were at 7 p.m. Tuesday with military honors at the
cemetery. Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery of Salem,
Missouri.
Rita J. Frees
Rita J. Frees of Cuba, Missouri was born July 4, 1953 at St. Louis,
Missouri to the union of David Thomas Cates and Thelma Joyce (nee
Kitchens) Cates and left from this life on Wednesday, May 23, 2007
at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 53 years 10 months and 19 days.
She was united in marriage to Michael “Mike” Frees on June 20, 1985
at Steelville, Missouri.
Rita enjoyed making and painting ceramics, going to craft shows to
display and sell her arts and crafts that she made by hand and
taking classes to enhance her painting skills.
She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend of many.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Rita is preceded in death by her parents, David Thomas and Thelma
Joyce Cates and other relatives and friends.
Those who are left to mourn her passing are her loving husband, Mike
Frees of Cuba, Missouri; one brother Tommy Cates and two sisters,
Nancy and Rebecca Cates, all of the High Ridge, Missouri area.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of
Cuba, Missouri.
Karl Ray Payne
Karl Ray Payne, 54, of Davisville, Missouri was born Friday,
June 20, 1952 in Courtois, Missouri, the son of Cleatis and Lena (Bell)
Payne. He passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007 at St. Louis University
Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Karl was united in marriage to Vicky Nelson September 29, 1972 in
Viburnum, Missouri and to this union three children were born.
He had worked as a heavy equipment operator in the mining industry.
He had first worked for Amax, and presently was employed with Doe
Run Co. for the last 12 years. He loved hunting, dogs, horses and
especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Harold and one
sister, Verla Gibbs and husband Dale.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Jason Payne and wife Monica of
Davisville, Missouri and Cleatis Payne and wife Deana of Caledonia,
Missouri; one daughter, Karla Payne and companion Mark of
Davisville, Missouri; five grandchildren, Trevor, Kalynn, Alexis,
Cameron and JayRay.
Two brothers, Dorman Payne of Potosi, Missouri and Norman Payne and
wife Cindy of Davisville, Missouri; two sisters, Judy Turnbough and
husband Jim of Davisville, Missouri and Joy Hedrick and husband Dave
of Davisville, Missouri; one sister-in-law, JoAnn Payne of
Davisville, Missouri and one uncle, Jerry Bell of Arkansas.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Davis officiating.
Special music of “Praise You in this Storm,” “Believe,” “Carry On,”
and “Go Rest High on the Mountain” were played.
Special remembrances of her father were shared by Karla Payne.
Serving as casket bearers were Steve Jimmerson, Tracy Willhite,
Chance Hedrick, Rick Turnbough, Ryan Yount, Chuck Radford, Norman
Payne Jr. and Bill Barton.
Honorary bearers were Bob Kennedy, Joe Miner, Trevor, JayRay and
Cameron Payne with committal prayers and burial in the Maple Grove
Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Delores Marie Sego
Delores Marie Sego of Cuba, Missouri was born July 13, 1929 at
Dillard, Missouri to the union of George Henry Bruner and Leota Mae
(nee Alcorn) Bruner and left from this life on Tuesday, May 22, 2007
at Waynesville, Missouri at the age of 77 years 10 months and 9
days.
Delores was united in marriage to George William “Bill” Sego on
September 14, 1962 at Cuba, Missouri.
The most important thing in Delores life was spending time with her
children and being grandma, but in her spare time she enjoyed
gardening, sewing, the outdoors and going for walks.
Delores was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother grandmother,
great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend. She will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Leota Bruner;
husband, George William “Bill” Sego; two brothers, William and John
Bruner and other relatives and friends.
Those who are left to mourn her passing are her two sons, Michael R.
and wife Laura Young of Monongahela, PA and Kevin L. Young of Cuba,
Missouri; one daughter, Deborah and husband Joe Tarnowski of
Stirling, New Jersey; two brothers, Jack and wife Marguerite Bruner
of Costa Rica and Ronald Bruner of Waynesville, Missouri; two
sisters, Loeta and husband Cliff Crews of Potosi, Missouri and
Deanna and husband Luke Youngman of Columbia, Missouri; 13
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nieces, nephew and a host of
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, May 25, 2007 from 9-11 a.m. at Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Friday, May 25,
2007 at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba with Rev. Jim Young officating.
Interment at Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of
Cuba, Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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