Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of July 13, 2010 Edath Marie Brand Ackfeld Edath Marie Brand Ackfeld of Cuba, Missouri was born to James W. and Anne Lee (Grooms) Gilliam on May 16, 1918 in Huzzah, Missouri and passed away Friday, July 9, 2010 at her home at the age of 92 years. Edath worked many years for the Cuba Shoe Factory and Convay Heel Company. She was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and a member of the Lunch Bunch. She enjoyed flowers, quilting, embroidery work, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Anne Gilliam; two husbands, Everett Brand and Joseph Ackfeld; one son, Everett “Ron” Brand; one daughter, Janet Wilhite; two grandchildren, Thomas and Jeania Brand; three sisters, Anita Blair, Rebel Gilliam and Betty Jo Cameron; three brothers, Albert Henry Gilliam, Audrey G. Gilliam and James A. Gilliam, Sr.; other relatives and friends. She is survived by two sons, James and wife Mary Ann Brand of Cuba, Missouri and Richard and wife Judy Brand of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Ralph Gilliam of Bellview, Washington; two sisters, Madeline Henry of Rolla, Missouri and Helen Tiberghien of Imperial, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Monday, July 12, 2010 from 4-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father James Finder as the Celebrant. Interment followed at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Walter Thomas Bates Walter Thomas Bates of Rolla, Missouri, was born in Lecoma, Missouri on August 9, 1922 to John and Annie (Finn) Bates and passed away at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the age of 87 years. In 1965 he married Inez Kirk. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Annie Bates; wife Inez on December 2, 2008; four brothers, Charlie, John and Tony Bates and infant brother Herbert Bates. He is survived by four children, Jimmy Bates and wife Patricia of St. James, Missouri, Steve Bates of Chicago, Illinois, Beverly Flowers and companion Frank Bolmer of Calumet City, Illinois and Debbie Workman of Hammond, Illinois; one sister, Dora Heavin of Edgar Springs, Missouri; 10 grand- children, Cynthia, Robert, Angie, Teri, Donna, Carlene, Joseph, Jason, Joshua and Steven; many great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2010 at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri with Rev. Larry Davis officiating. Interment followed in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Rolla, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home. Gail Eugene Biggs Gail Eugene Biggs of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Sligo, Missouri, was born on Tuesday, December 7, 1926 in Max, Missouri to James Everett and Johnnie Mae Ball Biggs and passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 26 days. Gail graduated from Cherryville High School in 1945 and married F. Susan Brown on February 8, 1958 at the First Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri and to this union two sons were born. He moved to St. Louis where he joined the staff at Emerson Electric as an instructor. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged after overseas service in Japan. He then returned to Emerson and later joined McDonnell Douglas in 1963 as an electronic technician for the manned space program and military fighter aircraft. He attended Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri and graduated from Ranken Technical College. In 1991, he retired and moved to Crawford County. He enjoyed traveling, cruising, genealogy, spending time with family and watching the Cardinals play baseball. He also, co-authored “William Biggs and His Descendants from 1640-1997” and “The Families of Gehazi Ransom Ball, His Ancestors and Descendants from 1640-1997” with his wife. He was proud to have descended from a long line of American patriots. He was a member of the Webster Groves Masonic Lodge #84, Boone Society, and Holland America’s Mariner Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Johnnie Biggs; infant sister, Margerite Biggs; father-in-law, John G. Brown; mother-in-law, Neva V. Wilkinson Brown; sister-in-law, Kathryn Midyett; brother-in-law, Vondel Butts; niece, Karen Biggs, Evelyn Thomure, and Diana Biggs. He is survived by his wife, F. Susan Biggs of Cuba, Missouri; sons, Steven E. (Vicki) Biggs of Eureka, Missouri and Scott C. (Stacy) Biggs of Steelville, Missouri; brothers, Kenneth (Anna Mae) Biggs of Overland, Missouri, J. Orin (Clarinda) Biggs of Steelville, Missouri and Daniel (Carlena) Biggs of Salem, Missouri; sister, Lorene Butts of O’Fallon, Missouri; grandchildren, Loire, Abby, Nathaniel and Jenna Biggs; sister-in-law, Shirley Brown of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law, Robert Midyett of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. with Masonic Service at 7 p.m. and funeral service on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 2 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial was at the Stone Hill Cemetery, Salem, Missouri with full military honors. Pallbearers were Richard Butts, Steve, Scott, Kenneth, J.Orin and Daniel Biggs. Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Casey Gene Bone Casey Gene Bone of Steelville, Missouri was born on Thursday, September 18, 2003 at Sullivan, Missouri to George T. Bone and Leslie A. Bone and passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the age of 6 years, 9 months and 22 days. Casey recently completed Kindergarten at Steelville Elementary School. He enjoyed the river, swimming, fishing, playing with cars and boats. He was preceded in death by his great grandfather, Francis Brendel. He is survived by his mother, Leslie A. Bone; father, Craig Mason; brother, Dakota McCown; sister, Angelina McCown, all of Steelville, Missouri; grandparents, Francis and Larry Hunter of Cuba, Missouri; great grandmother, Dorothy Brendel of Bourbon, Missouri; uncle, Danny Sampsonof Springfield, Missouri; great aunts and great uncles, Christine Padula of New Jersey, Steve Brendel, Carol (Tom) Hertel, all of Bourbon, Missouri, and Annette (Russ) Adams of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Memorial Service was Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with the Rev. Schelly Reid Levy officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Darrell Bryce Cottrell Darrell Bryce Cottrell was born October 24, 1929 in Dillard, Missouri to Arlie and Carrie (Turnbough) Cottrell and passed away Monday, May 24, 2010 in Anaheim, California at the age of 80 years. He married Saundra (Sandy) McClintock on May 10, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked for Electra Motors Anaheim, California from 1967 to his retirement in 2006. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven in 2001 and a sister, Hazel Mason. He is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, David and wife Laurina Cottrell of Templeton, California; daughters, Carol and husband Patrick Gardella of Annapolis, Maryland and Cathy and husband Chris Grim of Orange County, California; grandchildren, Brooke Cottrell, Blake Cottrell, Taylor Cottrell, Devin Gardella, Callie Gardella, Garron Grim and Kate Grim; brothers, Glenn Cottrell and wife Betty of Hixon, Tennessee and Vernon Cottrell and wife Jerrie of Monroe, Louisiana; other relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at The Yorba Linda United Methodist Church on June 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. Darrell R. Dotson Darrell R. Dotson of Sullivan, Missouri was born on July 11, 1947 in Oak Hill, Missouri to William Daniel and Mary Parthena (Pyatt) Dotson and passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 25 days. He was a man who enjoyed a variety of life’s many experiences. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his two life long buddies, Dennis and Ernie, who had many “outings” and fishing experiences.  Darrell enjoyed the outdoors whether it was gardening, mowing the grass, boating, fishing, or watching ball games.  And who can forget the yard sales, from which he supplied all of his family and friends with treasures.  He meant a lot of different things to many people, but what all have in common, and will be remembered, were his honest words of wisdom, a helping hand, and a generous heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary P. (Pyatt) Dotson. He is survived by his children from his first marriage, Darren Dotson and Cindy Francis (Dotson); one daughter from his second marriage, Tricha Cassidy nee Dotson and husband Scott Cassidy; four step children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; eight sisters, Peggy Names Shah, Connie Smith, Verna Gruver, Rosalie Littrell, Lula Doyle, Linda Dotson, Pam Simpson and Geri Schuster; two brothers, Daniel Dotson and Marcus Dotson; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010 in the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home with Pastors Tony Amato and Mark Smith officiating. Burial was in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Mabel E. Frost Mabel E. Frost of O’Fallon, Missouri, formerly of Bourbon, Missouri, was born on October 12, 1920 at Fredericktown, Missouri to Frank and Grace (Murray) Berry and passed away Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the age of 89 years. She was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and on May 22, 1949 was married to Leo J. Frost and to this marriage a son was born. Mabel and Leo came to the Bourbon area upon his retirement where they attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mabel enjoyed playing Bridge and gardening in her free time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Grace Berry; her husband, Leo in 2001 and three sisters, Marie Froehlich, Jean Schrader and Loraine McClendon. She is survived by a son, Jim Frost and wife Florence of O’Fallon, Missouri; two grandchildren, James and Jeffery Frost; five great grandchildren, Stephanie Frost, James Frost III, Daniel Frost, Margaret Frost and Maxwell Frost; one great great grandchild, Gavin Collins; a brother, Lee Berry of St. Charles, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Private family services were held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home. Lorraine Sue Brake Green Lorraine Sue Brake Green of Belle, Missouri formerly of Sullivan, Missouri was born at Sullivan on October 21, 1951 to Howard and Julia (Dunakey) Brake and passed in Columbia, Missouri on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the age of 58 years. Sue, as she was known by her family and friends attended Sullivan School and at the age of nine worked as a dispatcher for Dan’s Taxi in Sullivan. She later worked at I-44 Truck Stop as a cashier where she met her first husband, Earl W. Simmerly. They were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony on September 10, 1972 at New Testament Baptist Church by Pastor Oliver Mullen. They made their home in various parts of the country while Earl was serving with the U.S. Marine Corps. Sue enjoyed the hobby of a beautician hair stylist attending Weekes Beauty Academy in Sullivan and having her own business later on.  She was saved in the Southern Baptist Church at Leasburg, Missouri and attended First Baptist Church in Bourbon. Four years ago in June, Sue was united in marriage to Donald Barry Green in Belle, Missouri and enjoyed spending time with her step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Julia Brake; two brothers, Lawrence and Lanie Brake and two sisters, Levina Brake and Lenora Brake Hults. She is survived by her husband, Barry Green; two sons, Jesse Simmerly of Bourbon, Missouri and Jeffrey Simmerly of St. James, Missouri; two brothers, Leroy Brake of Columbia, Missouri and Lynn Brake of Sullivan, Missouri; three sisters, Leola Brake Littrell of Owensville, Missouri, Lois Judy Brake Gronstall of Ozone, Arkansas and Leona Jean Brake Heitland, Lake Mills, Iowa; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Michael Delashmet officiating. Interment was in the Buffalo Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Gary Lee Norris Gary Lee Norris of Valley Park, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 1, 1958 to Joseph Sr. and Doris (Mathena) Norris and passed away July 3, 2010 at his home at the age of 52 years. Gary was born into a large family with 10 children where there was always someone to play with and later you always knew “someone had your back.” Gary was injured in a swimming accident at the age of 18 that left him disabled. But for Gary that wouldn’t work, he learned life is what you make it, so that’s what he did. He loved working on cars, country music and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Norris Sr. and sisters, Robin Norris and Sharon Ball. He is survived by his mother, Doris Norris of Kirkwood, Missouri; twin sister, Terry Norris of St. Louis, Missouri; brothers, Carl Norris and wife Janice of Lebanon, Missouri, Ron Norris and wife Pat of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Roger Norris of Fenton, Missouri; sisters, Maxine Donaldson and husband Frank of Dallas, Texas, Vivian Lea of Marissa, Illinois, Joann Bishop and husband Dallas of Ballwin, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at the James &Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Charles Curtman officiating. Interment in the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri. Lyle Wallace Pace Lyle Wallace Pace of Cuba, Missouri was born to Onice E. and Delia (Minnick) Pace on June 3, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at his home at the age of 80 years. Lyle was united in marriage to Dolores A. “Dolly” Maxwell on June 10, 1950 in Creve Coeur, Missouri and to this union four children were born. Lyle retired from McDonnell Douglas in 1984 after 34 years of dedicated service as an Airplane Mechanic. He was known to always help others whether it be with a vehicle, building a home or whatever someone else needed. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Onice E. and Delia Pace; wife, Dolores Pace; sister, Dee Holzum; son-in-law, Roland Woodard; other relatives and friends. He is survived by four children, Daniel L. and wife Nancy Pace of Ballwin, Missouri and Rex Allan and wife Sami Pace of Labadie, Missouri, Gwen Woodard and Laurie Jane and husband Bruce Setter, both of Cuba, Missouri; two brothers, Bill Pace of Missouri and Gene and wife Edith Pace of Valley Park, Missouri; brother-in-law, Earl Holzum of Arizona; special friend, Sharon Hagerman of Alton, Illinois; 14 grandchildren, four great - grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Friday, July 9, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Neil Lewis, officiating. Interment followed at 2 p.m. at the Bethany Cemetery, Winfield, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Alvina M. Penning Alvina M. Penning of Cuba, Missouri was born June 26, 1926 in Crawford County, Missouri near Pucky Huddle to Ray Setzer and Gladys (Skaggs) Setzer and passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at her home at the age of 84 years. In June of 1946 in St. Louis, she was united in marriage to Clarence “Bud” Edward Penning. As a little girl, her mother passed away and special aunt, Artie Skaggs helped raise her. Alvina worked as a hairdresser in St. Louis for many years and later moved to Cuba where she owned and operated her own beauty shop at Indian Hills. She was very active at Cuba in Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary. She always looked forward to her class reunions and former classmates always enjoyed hearing the past history of the area. Alvina enjoyed fishing and was an excellent cook. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Gladys Setzer; her step mother, Freida Stotler; her husband, “Bud” Penning on March 28, 1987; one brother, Charles Setzer; brother-in-law, Marvin Andrews and one grandson, Keith Penning. She is survived by three sons, Pete Penning and wife Kathy of Tampa, Florida, Denny Penning and wife Debbie of Hazelwood, Missouri and Bill Penning of Cuba, Missouri; one brother, Ray Setzer and wife Melba of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Doris Andrews of Cuba, Missouri; six grandchildren, Amy Gustafson and husband Sean of Orlando, Florida, David Penning and wife Karen, Scott Penning and wife Jody, Pat Penning and wife Courtney, Chris Penning and Brad Penning, all of St. Louis, Missouri; eight great grandchildren, Chelsea Penning, Logan and Paige Gustafson, Mandy and Courtney Penning, Haley, Hannah and Scottie Penning; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 with a V.F.W Auxiliary service held at 1:30 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Britton- Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Farr officiating. Special music of “Precious Memories” and “Mountain Railroad” was sang and played by Stanley and Velma Martin. Other music of “Amazing Grace” and “Go Rest High” was also played. Special family memories were shared by son, Denny Penning. Interment was at the Jefferson Barracks Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Edna M. Plank Edna M. Plank of Sullivan, Missouri was born May 26, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri, and later adopted by Roy Lee and Julia Mae Rumfelt and passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the age of 79 years. On November 15, 1951 she was united in marriage to William Clarence Plank at Salem, Arkansas and six children were born to their union. William passed away and Edna later married her very special friend, James Flock. Edna moved to Sullivan in 1972 and enjoyed flower gardening and crocheting. She love family get-togethers and made it her passion to make each event memorable. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Julia Rumfelt; her husband, Clarence Plank; one brother, Donald Freeman; two sisters, Bonnie Bunton and Dorothy Freeman; a grandson, Dale Lunsford, Jr. and a great granddaughter, Aryen Lunsford. She is survived by her husband, James Flock of the family home; three sons, Dennis Plank and wife, Gloria of Houston, Texas, Frank Plank of Bonne Terre, Missouri, and Richard Plank and wife, Jessica of Nixa, Missouri; three daughters, Evelyn Turnbough and husband, Delbert of Steelville, Missouri, Beverly Lunsford and husband, Dale, Sr. of Steelville, Missouri and Connie Negretti of Sullivan, Missouri; one brother, Harvey Freeman of Sullivan, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 9, 2010 with Michael Delashmit officiating. A time of visitaton began at 9 a.m. until time of service. Special music of “Softly and Tenderly,”?“Just a Closer Walk” and “Go Rest High”?was played. Burial was in the Carr Masonic Cemetery in Cook Station, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan Missouri and the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Franklin D. Richardson Franklin D. Richardson of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Tuesday, December 23, 1924 in Viburnum, Missouri to William Harvey Richardson and Eula Ellen Denney Richardson and passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at the age of 85 years, 6 months and 13 days. Frank served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He attended Steelville High School for three years then served in the military, and later returned to Steelville and completed his last year of High School. He married Ocklea Moran in Denver, Colorado on October 31, 1953 and to this union three children were born. He was a truck driver for ICX Freight Company and later Consolidated Freight Way before retirement. Frank accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized at Lifeline Baptist Church, Rolla, Missouri. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 3987, Sullivan, Missouri. He loved to fish, watch western movies, and reminisce about the past. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eula Richardson; wife, Ocklea; stepson, Lowell Hines; sister, Ida (Chester) Maloon; brother, William Herman Richardson and two infant brothers. He is survived by his children, Patrick Lee (Susan) Richardson of Midwest City, Oklahoma, Shirley Dee (James) Voorhies of Central City, Colorado, and Ellen Kay (Jeff) Arth of Lakeville, Minnesota; stepchildren Brenda (Carl) Thompson of Hillsboro, Ohio and Gregory (Alice) Hines of Checotah, Oklahoma; sister, Alice (Reid) Stephens of Bourbon, Missouri; nephew, William Stough of Longmont, CO; brother-in-law, Preston Moran and sister-in-law, Juanita Thompson, all of Hillsboro, Ohio; grandchildren; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Friday, July 9, 2010 from 5-8 p.m. and Funeral Service was Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 10 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial was at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. George Raymond Sagehorn George Raymond Sagehorn of Cuba, Missouri was born on Wednesday, July 17, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to George Sebastian Sagehorn and Rose Langeneckert Sagehorn and passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 18 days. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He married Alice Mae Johnson on November 5, 1947 in Pocahontas, Arkansas and to this union five children were born. He retired from Brown Shoe Company where he worked as a purchasing agent out of the Clayton Corporate office. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. His hobbies were woodworking and leather making. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Rose Sagehorn and brothers, Leonard and Howard Sagehorn. He is survived by his wife, Alice Sagehorn of Cuba, Missouri; children, Gregory (Dawn) Sagehorn of Ballwin, Missouri, Steven (Monica) Sagehorn of Cuba, Missouri, Larry (Nellie) Sagehorn of Gerald, Missouri Christopher (Michele) Sagehorn of Oakland, CA and Linda Lou Sagehorn of Ballwin, Missouri; seven grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service was Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 1 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ************************************************ Copyright. 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