Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of June 15, 2016 Robert C. Bruning Robert C. "Big Bob" Bruning of Cuba, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred Charles and Savina J. Bianci Bruning on Friday, February 21, 1947 and passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 20 days. Robert married Jean Hendrix in St. Louis, Missouri where they made their home before moving to Cuba, Missouri 15 years ago. Robert worked as a petroleum plumber for 45 years in St. Louis, Missouri and was a member of the Plumbers Pipe Fitters Union #562. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking, hosting barbecues for friends and loved listening to his nephew Justin's band "Common Jones" in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Savina Bruning; brothers, Joe Bruning and Fred Bruning; sisters, Margaret (Bob) Todd, Delphine (Dave) Duchek and Jean (Dave) Walsh; sister-in-law, Jan Hendrix; and brother-in-law, Jim Tisoto. He is survived by his wife, Jean Bruning of Cuba, Missouri; brother, Bill (Diane) Bruning of Winnepeg Manitoba, Canada; sisters, Sally Tisoto and Pat (Bob) Bellinger, all of St. Louis, Missouri; sister-in-law, Polly Bruning of St. Louis, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Dennis L. (Diane) Hendrix of St. Louis, Missouri, Rick Hendrix of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Joe Hendrix of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Harry Howard DuLany Jr. Harry Howard DuLany Jr. (formerly of Steelville, Missouri) was born on October 22, 1929 and passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the age of 86 years. He was a Korean war veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Mona Eaton on June 25, 1949 at Cherryville Baptist Church. Among his many career choices were telegrapher for Frisco Railroad for 19 years, part time work for two lumberyards, opened DuLany Roller Rink in House Springs, Missouri from 1961 to 1970 and he worked in real estate and opened DuLany Realty in Villa Ridge. He also worked in construction, building many homes for many families, including six homes for himself and Mona. He was won to the Lord in November 1949. He was ordained a deacon at Fellowship Baptist Church in High Ridge, Missouri and served in several other churches. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry H. DuLany, Sr.; mother, Edna (Blount) DuLany; sister, Shirley Hawkins; and brother, Joe DuLany of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of nearly 67 years, Mona DuLany, of Union, Missouri; children, Kathy DuLany of Wright City, Missouri, Steve DuLany of St. Louis, Missouri, Vicki (Steve) Palmer of Barnhart, Missouri, Phil (Tina) DuLany of Washington, Missouri and Kim (John) Huff of Villa Ridge, Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; siblings, Audrey Lange; Mike (Darlene) DuLany, Pat (Nancy) DuLany, Tim (Sharon) DuLany and Tamala DuLany other relatives and friends. Funeral service was conducted at the Villa Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Roger Johnson officiating. Burial was at Bourbon City Cemetery on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Valhalla Funeral Home. Leland Wayne Greenwalt Leland Wayne Greenwalt of Park Hills, Missouri, formerly of Wesco, Missouri, was born November 9, 1942 in Wesco, Missouri to Kenneth and Marie Howdeshell Greenwalt and passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 25 days. In May of 1964, he married Mary Ellen Anderson. After her passing he married Nancy Catlow Schwab in 1999. Leland served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1968. He worked at a rubber seal factory and retired after 40 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Park Hills, Missouri and a lifetime member of the Teamsters Union #688. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marie Greenwalt; his first wife, Mary Ellen Greenwalt; one infant son, Kenneth Greenwalt; one brother, Calvin Greenwalt; one sister, Charlotte Payne and husband Don; brother-in-law, Don Adams; and one granddaughter, Jessica. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Greenwalt of Park Hills, Missouri; son, Alfred Greenwalt and wife Rebecca of Festus, Missouri; four brothers, Melvin Greenwalt and wife Ada of Steelville, Missouri, Henry Howdeshell and wife Sharon of Cherryville, Missouri, Larry Howdeshell and wife Dottie of St. James, Missouri and Garry Howdeshell of St. Joseph, Missouri; sister, Sheila Howdeshell of Oklahoma; four step-daughters, Debby Schwab, Linda Twibell, Cindy Rankin and husband Eric and Brenda Wooten and husband Kevin; sisters-in-law, Jeanie Greenwalt of Oklahoma, Janice Adams of Belle, Missouri and Kay Voss and husband Joe of Arnold, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. during the visitation. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Deacon Earl Horsefield officiating. Scripture was shared by Cindy Rankin. Special music of "Amazing Grace" was sung by the congregation and "On Eagle's Wings" was played and sung by Deloris Bell. Committal prayer and interment were in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Ben Mordecai, Allan Beckman, Joe Wooten, Kevin Wooten, Eric Rankin and John Washburn. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Norma Hart Norma Hart of Rolla, Missouri was born on April 13, 1929 in Desloge, Missouri to Earnest Allen and Julia Edith Hurt Henry and passed away on June 8, 2016 at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Harold K. Hart on June 19, 1948, who preceded her in death on August 15, 2013. Norma enjoyed cooking and cooked everything from scratch. She was well known for her fried chicken. She loved to garden and plant flowers. Norma enjoyed knitting and quilted and had given many of her heirlooms to her family. Norma and her husband Harold always worked together. Years ago they purchased an appliance store in Rolla, Missouri from Harold's uncle and owned and operated it for over 30 years. They farmed near High Gate for many years. Norma was a secretary-treasurer of the High Gate Baptist Church where they attended before declining health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Hart on August 15, 2013; parents, Earnest and Julia Henry; three brothers, Joseph Henry, Raymond Henry and Harold Henry; along with infants. She is survived by her son, Robert H. Hart and wife Susan of Rushford, Minnesota; three brothers, William Henry of Cook Station, Missouri, Darel Henry of St. James, Missouri and Louie Henry of Cook Station, Missouri; one sister, Becky Bradham of St. Louis, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Opal Henry of Rolla, Missouri and Betty Henry of Clovis, California; grandchildren, Victoria Pierret Chris and Ericia Cook and A.J.; great grandchildren, Lucas Pierret, Simon Pierret and Kadence Cook; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Friday, June 10, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Tim Cook officiating. Pallbearers were Frankie Henry, Louie Henry, Kenny Henry, Gale Huffman, Roger Parsons, and Jamie Crump. Burial was in the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Paul S. Marchi Paul S. Marchi of Ozark, Missouri was born January 15, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to Paul and Lucille (Forshee) Marchi and passed away June 6, 2016 at the ago of 90 years. He served as a maintenance worker for Georgia-Pacific paper manufacturing company in Cuba, Missouri. Paul was a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in WWII and Korea. He loved to paint and also loved the outdoors. Paul was a Life Member of V.F.W. Post #7628 and the American Legion in Ozark, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lucille Marchi. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Marchi of Camdenton, Missouri; one grandson, Justin King; two great grandchildren, Chelsea King and Christopher King of Eaglerock, Missouri; step-daughter, Karen Nahlik of Highridge, Missouri; special friend, Marilyn Foster of Ozark, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral Mass was held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in the St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, Missouri with Fr. Scott Sunnenberg officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at 2 p.m. in the Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield, Missouri. Carol Sue Martin Carol Sue Martin of St. Clair, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on December 19, 1949 to James Jerome and Eva Lee Martin (nee Cooper) and passed away on June 9, 2016 at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 27 days. Carol was a Christian, having been raised in the Baptist faith. She was very patriotic and was a 50-year member of American Legion Post 347 Ladies' Auxiliary. She was a secretary and bookkeeper by trade and had been employed at Havin's Material Service in St. Clair, Missouri for 20+ years. She was currently working for Lakebrink Heating and Cooling in Union, Missouri. Carol was an avid Cardinal's baseball fan and rarely missed watching their games. She was a talented cook and loved to bake and her family looked forward to having her pumpkin bread at the holidays. Carol loved animals and always enjoyed the companionship of her pets. Although she had no children of her own, she loved her niece and nephews as though they were her own. She loved to go shopping and was usually shopping for her family, rather than herself. Watching horror movies with the kids was always a fun time. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Eva Martin; and sister-in-law, Jeanette Martin. She is survived by two brothers, Jim Martin, known to many as Sonny and wife Barbara, of Lexington, North Carolina and Rev. Don Martin of Cuba, Missouri; one niece, Amy Martin of Lexington; three nephews, Bob Martin and wife Becky of Robertsville, Missouri, Scott Martin of Cuba, Missouri and Donnie Martin and wife Sheila of Cuba, Missouri; 12 great nieces and nephews, Kayla, Justin, Chelsea, Tiffany, Tori, Paige, Trent, Ethan, Kenzie, Jaden, Carter and Zaylen Martin; three great great-nieces and nephews, Kyliee, Carson and River; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 13, 2016 at the Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, Missouri with the Rev. Leroy Bryant officiating. Interment was in the Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Russell Colonial Funeral Home, St. Clair, Missouri. Dickey Ray Mizell Dickey Ray Mizell of Granite City, Illinois was born on September 20, 1943 in Metropolis, Illinois to Donald O. "Pete" and Florence C. (nee Whalen) Mizell and passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the age of 72 years. Dickey served his country from 1960 to 1962 in the United States Air Force. Dickey married Sandra Sue Jeffords on March 22, 1966 and they are the proud parents of three sons. Dickey and Sue moved to Granite City in 1969. Dickey worked many years for Mercer-Thomas Mortuaries in Granite City and served as a Madison County Deputy Coroner. He then went on to work as a Legal Investigator for Talbert & Mallon Law Firm in Alton, Illinois and Williams & Caponi Law Firm in Belleville, Illinois. He was a Past Governor of the Granite City Moose Lodge #272 and a former member of the National Association of Legal Investigators, Granite City Jaycees and the AMVETS. He also served as a Granite City Precinct Committeeman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, playing cards, playing poker and was known for his Barbeque. He was a St. Louis Cardinal's fan and watched Days of Our Lives for years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald "Pete" Mizell and Florence Dotson; one brother, Robert J. Mizell; one sister, Mary Helen Medley; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles Leslie Jeffords and Rhudell Jeffords; two brothers-in-law, Berle Parr and Wesley Smithart; one niece, Brenda K. Worthen; two nephews, Ricky and James Parmer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Sue Mizell of Granite City, Illinios; three sons, Tim Mizell and friend Julie of Granite City, Illinois, Don and wife Lesa Mizell of Cuba, Missouri and Jason and wife Jessica Mizell of St. Louis, Missouri; like a son, Gary and wife Julie Sellers of Highland, Illinois; nine grandchildren Noah, Isaiah, Amanda, Jaime, Kayla, Drew, Dillan, Brenna and Leah; two sisters, Marcia K. Smithart of Durant, Oklahoma, Stephanie Parr of Metropolis, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Debye Mizell of Granite City, Illinois; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Patricia A. and Ellis Reynolds of Granite City, Illinois, Mary E. Mizell and Howard Medley of Metropolis, Illinois; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Monday, June 13, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Irwin Chapel in Granite City, Illinois. Funeral service was held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Irwin Chapel with Lesa Mizell officiating. Graveside service was held on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 3 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Golconda, Illinois. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home Cuba, Missouri and the Irwin Chapel, Granite City, Illinois Daniel James Rask Daniel James Rask of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Tuesday, September 25, 1990 at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri to David Vincent and Dorothea B. Rask and passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the age of 25 years, 8 months and 14 days. Daniel graduated from Sullivan High School and worked recently as an assistant manager at Burger King in St. James, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, skateboarding, swimming in the river and climbing trees. He was a great guy and loved his family, especially his daughter. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeffery Rask; and unborn child, Avery. He is survived by his parents, David and Dorothea Rask of Sullivan, Missouri; girlfriend, Kristi Board; daughter, Aviana Board of Bourbon, Missouri; special friends, Adam Williams and Diane Copeland of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. The family chose cremation as the final disposition. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Andres N. Swank Andrew N. Swank of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Salem, Missouri, was born January 25, 1939 at Salisbury, Pennsylvania and passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at the age of 77 years. Andrew spent his whole life working as a lumber jack and retired When his health began to decline. Andrew enjoyed fishing and was known for telling big fishing stories. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Swank; and daughter, Kathy Swank. He is survived by his children, Nola Swank of Kansas City, Missouri, Donna Swank of Bourbon, Missouri and Andrew DeShurley; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Richard Swank ofSalem, Missouri; two sisters, Lola Swank and Myrtle Adams, both of Salem, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Kenneth Leslie Weber Kenneth Leslie Weber of Summersville, Missouri was born February 9, 1934 at Leasburg, Missouri to Owen L. and Alta Z. (Nee: Farrar) Weber and passed away Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Kenneth was united in marriage to Pauline Girtman on March 26, 1958 and to this union four children were born. Kenneth retired in 1995 from Wunderlich Fiber Box Company in St. Louis, Missouri after 32 years of dedicated service as machine operator. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and floating the rivers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Alta Weber; one brother, Owen L. Weber Jr.; and brother-in-law, Donald Girtman. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Weber of the home; one daughter, Alta and husband Fredrick Bonk of St. Louis, Missouri; three sons, Stephen Weber of St. Louis, Missouri, Richard and wife Tammy Weber of St. Louis, Missouri and Thomas Weber and friend Tammy Rogers of Summersville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Joseph Bonk, Christopher Bonk, Julianna Bonk, Stephen Weber, Jamie Weber and Kelly Weber; two sisters, Anna M. Keith of Illinois and Nancy Edwards of New Melle, Missouri; brother-in-law, Leonard Girtman of Collinsville, Illinois; sister-in-law, Phyllis Laws of Branson, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, June 10, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. In keeping with Kenneth's wishes he was cremated following the funeral service. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks