Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week updated June 15, 2006 Chester Charles Brewer Chester Charles Brewer of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 9, 1930 in Cuba, Missouri to the union of Osmond and Fannie Brewer (nee Carrell) and left from this life on Monday, June 5, 2006 in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 27 days. Chester owned and operated the ABC Donut Shops in St. Clair and Sullivan, Missouri until his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed his family, horses and being around people. He could usually be found socializing with his friends in the community. He was a member of the Vikings in Bourbon. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Chester Lee Brewer and other relatives and friends. Those who are left to mourn his passing are his daughters, Denise (Darren) Walker and Diana (Dave) Peters; one brother, Bernard Brewer; three sisters, Gertrude Mueller, Olga Warren and Loretta Ross; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation was held Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was Friday, June 9, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Pryor, officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Marvin O'Neil Felden Marvin O'Neil Felden, son of the late Frank George Felden and Idis Pearl (Morris) Felden was born January 19, 1920 in Greenbrair, Missouri and passed away May 31, 2006 in Warrensburg, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 12 days. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Henry on June 29, 1944 and to this union three children were born. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Alice Felden of Stover, Missouri and Mary Ann Felden Poore and husband Robert of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; sister, Frankie Jean Fuge of Springfield, Missouri. Three grandchildren, Desiree Brickey, Robin Slocum and Donald Poore; six great grandchildren, Garry, Cody, Brandy, Paige, Sydney and Samantha; special friend, Helen Leslie; a host of nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Marvin II and brother, Austin. He spent his adult life as a member of the United States Navy as a pilot. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, for which he received many medals and commendations. He was also a legal officer in the Navy. He retired with the rank of Commander. He was an Instructor Pilot for the Federal Aviation Administration; he was Past Commander of the American Legion Post 99 of Salem, Missouri. Funeral Mass for Marvin O'Neil Felden was held Monday, June 5, 2006 at Sacred Heart Church, Salem, Missouri with Father Dan Hirtz officiating and music provided by the Sacred Heart Choir. Serving as pallbearers were Tony McGuirk, George Bilbrey, Hershel Moser, Tyler Salyer, Don Adamick and Paul Dale. Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery with full military honors. All arrangements were under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Pauline Elizabeth Farris Pauline Elizabeth Farris of Cuba, Missouri was born April 11, 1920 in Bourbon, Missouri to the union of Robert Lee Baker, Sr. and Adelia Baker (nee Grote) and left from this life on June 6, 2006 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 25 days. Pauline was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing the organ and guitar, dancing, singing, gardening and she was a wonderful cook. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard "Ed" Farris; two brothers, Eugene Baker, Robert L. Baker, Sr.; six sisters, Ethel Cimaglia, Gladys Claybaugh, Kate Spicer, Pearl Crowder, Irene Howerton and Grace Painter; one great granddaughter, Whitney Campbell. Those who are left to mourn her passing are her son, David (Barbara) Farris; four daughters, Edwina (James) Britton, Rosemary (Luther) Basham, Laverna (Don) Davis and Ava Waits; one sister, Bobbie Mercer; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, June 9, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Mahurin officiating. Interment was in the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri. Charles Lester Schratz, Sr. Charles Lester Schratz, Sr. of Cuba, Missouri was born November 5, 1920 in Naylor, Missouri to the union of August John & Ida Mae Schratz (nee McKinney) and left from this life on June 6, 2006 in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 85 years, 7 months and 1 day. He retired as a Machinist from Matco Machine Shop in 1981. He also had previously worked for Frisco Railroad. Charlie was a member of Cuba United Methodist Church, Cuba Senior Center where he had served on the Board of Directors, Indian Hills Men's Club (Past President), delivered Meals On Wheels, he enjoyed fishing and was known in the community as the "Town Comedian" or better known as "Chucklin Charlie." He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Florine Schratz (nee Copeland); two brothers, Jewell and Marvin Schratz; two sisters, Mary Louise Barnett and Virginia Garrett. Those who are left to mourn his passing are his wife, Dorothy "Dottie" Mahoney-Schratz; son, Charles L. Schratz, Jr.; three daughters, Sue (the late Mike) Benson, Judy (Jack) Goedeke and Jacque (Jack) Achurch; one sister, Margie Birch; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri Funeral service was Friday, June 9, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Cuba United Methodist Church, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Paul Lathum, officiating. Interment Friday at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, Affton, Missouri. Harlin Pershing Scott Harlin Pershing Scott was born to Mary D. and Luther W. Scott on June 24, 1913 at Goodwater, Missouri. Harlin was married to Leava Cleo Gilliam Scott for 62 years. During their life they resided in Goodwater, Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri and the Steelville, Missouri area the last 51 years. Harlin retired from Missouri Department of Transportation in 1975 where he made many friends. He was a hard worker on his job, on his farm or any endeavor he undertook. Being a quiet man who loved his home and family, he was also a good provider and enjoyed serving up a bountiful table to all who happened to drop by. He had many talents. One remarkable trait was the ability to toss a softball, skip a rock or write with either hand, equally. He was a handsome young man who drove a spotless model A Ford on his way to woo the love of his life, Leava Cleo Gilliam. They were married November 20, 1942 in Ironton, Missouri. To this union was born one son, Lovell P. Scott, who presently resides in Moscow Mills, Missouri. Also residing in Moscow Mills is his beloved grandson, James Pershing Scott; great grandson, Travis Scott; loving granddaughter, Kathy Rosler and husband Joe, who live in St. Charles, Missouri; and two sisters-in-law, Geneva Scott of Viburnum, Missouri and Eula Ogle of Sullivan, Missouri. He will be affectionately remembered by a host of nieces, nephews, and brothers and sisters in Christ. He and Cleo were members of the Assembly of God Church in Steelville, Missouri. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Steelville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cleo; brothers, Herbert and wife Bessie, Hershell, and Lawrence and wife Velma Scott; and sister, Grace Scott Stow. Funeral services for Harlin Scott were held Friday, June 9, 2006 in the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of "How Great Thou Art" was sung by Rev. Thomas Slovensky with Jerry Beers accompanying. Music of "Beulah Land" was sung by Jerry Beers and Tom Slovensky. Committal prayers and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. 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