Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of July 16, 2003
Myron Wayne Garms
Myron Wayne Garms was born Thursday, October 16, 1986 at Rolla, Mo., a beloved
son to Daniel and Sondra (Callahan) Garms, Myron entered eternal rest Wednesday
evening, July 9, 2003 at Owensville, Mo., at the age of 16 years, 8 months and
23 days. Myron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond A. Garms,
Alva M.(Conaway) and Landis J. Callahan. Among those who remain to mourn his
passing are his loving parents; two brothers, Matt Garms and wife Barbara of
Steelville, Mo., Michael Garms and wife Nicole of Cuba, Mo.; two sisters, Mindy
Gillam and husband Jared of Steelville, Mo., and Miranda Garms, also of
Steelville, Mo. In addition, Myron is survived by his grandparents Juanita and
Wayne King and Ruth Garms, all of Steelville, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives, and many, many friends. Myron was described by those who knew
him as a very sweet, pleasant, good-hearted young man that would do most anything
for anyone. He seemed to make friends easily and was just the kind of person that
everyone was drawn toward. He enjoyed playing pranks on others, joking around,
and was somewhat mischievous but always in a fun and kind manner. Myron loved
the outdoors and always had a dream of being a cowboy. Myron Wayne Garms lay in
state 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2003, at the Britton Brothers Funeral
Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2003,
in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Musical selections were
provided by Eldon Barton and Sam Callahan. Committal prayers and interment were
in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Jody
Brown, Josh Callahan, Justin Callahan, Jared Gillam, Delbert Hall, Anthony Martin,
Brad Thompson and Tom Verble. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton
Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Mary Catherine Low
Mary Catherine Bryan Low of St. Charles, Mo. was born Monday, December 22, 1930
in Leasburg, Mo., daughter of the late George Bryan and Lola Walker Bryan and
departed this life Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at the St. John's Medical Center in St.
Louis, Mo. at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 16 days. Mary married Donald J.
Low on March 9, 1958 in Ferguson, Mo. and to this union one son Tim A. Low was
born.Mary grew up in the Leasburg are of Crawford County, graduated from Bourbon
High School in 1949. She worked in St. Louis, Mo. for Sears in the customer service
area for 20 years until Timothy was born. She later worked for Medicare Glaser
Drug Store as a cashier; and baby-sat in her home. Mary accepted the Lord early
in life and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harvester, Mo. She was
active in her church and enjoyed working in the nursery. She loved to read, and
was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan. So much so that she would coach them
along from her chair. She was very much the motherly type and took care of all her
family. She was devoted to and loved her family very much; putting others' needs above
her own. Mary was the one who kept in touch with everyone, always thoughtful to
send cards and make phone visits. If anyone needed to know how anyone was doing
just ask Mary Catherine. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers,
James Bryan and Russell Bryan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Paul and Ruth Low,
Helen and Wayne Jones, and Earl Erbe. Those remaining to mourn her passing are her
loving husband Donald J. Low of St. Charles, Mo.; one son Timothy A. Low of St.
Charles, Mo.; her brothers and sisters Lindell Bouse and wife Ina, Wendell Bryan
and wife Betty, Velma Allison all of Steelville, Mo., Jewell Bryan and wife Shirlene
of St. Louis, Mo., Wanda Ray, Norma Sappington and husband Bud, and Charles Bryan
and wife Mary Ann all of St. Charles, Mo., Roy Bryan and wife Shirley of O'Fallon,
Mo., Lois Gerling and husband Larry of Villa Ridge, Mo., Georgia Bryan of St. James,
Mo. Her sisters-in-law Fairy Bryan Walker and husband Tom of Bourbon, Mo., and Jane
Erbe of St. Charles, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends, all who
will sadly miss and fondly remember Mary Catherine Bryan Low. Visitation was held
Wednesday, July 9, 2003 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home in
St. Charles, Mo.; and Thursday, July 10, 2003 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hutson
Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held Friday, July 11, 2003
at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Spencer Hutson officiating.
Valerie Hutson sang Special Delivery, In The Garden, and Amazing Grace.
Pallbearers were Bryan Gerling, Ken Ray, Steven Ray, Mike Bryan, Kent
Sappington, and Jerry Bryan. Local arrangements under the direction of the Hutson
Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.
Frances E. Rose
Frances Elizabeth Rose nee Gorman of Cuba, Mo. was born in Salem, Mo. on
September 11, 1911 to James Gorman and Nancy White Gorman. She passed away at
Cuba, Manor on July 6, 2003 at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 25 days.
Frances married Calvin Ralph Rose in St. Louis, Mo. on January 3, 1931 and to
this union two sons were born. They moved to Cuba, Mo. in April of 1989 from
Patterson, Mo. and were members of the First Baptist Church. She previously made
a profession of faith and was saved at the age of 16 years old. Frances was a
loving wife, mother and grandmother. She lived a long life that included five
generations of family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, eight
brothers, and three sisters. Those who remain to mourn her passing are two sons
Calvin "Gene" Rose and wife Carolyn of St. Louis, Mo., and Darrel Wayne Rose and
wife Judith of Tierra Verde, Florida; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren;
and two great great grandchildren; many relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 7:30 p.m.
at Hutson Funereal Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Eric Smith officiating.
Burial was Wednesday, July 9, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, St. Ann,
Mo. with pallbearers Andrew, Dale, Jerry, Larry, and Timothy Rose and Sean
Abernathy. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo.
Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, Cuba, Mo.
Danielle Renee Stricklin
Danielle Renee Stricklin of Cherryville, Mo., was born Wednesday, May 27, 1987
at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Mo. to Donald Lawrence
"Hollywood" Stricklin and Mary Elizabeth Hall Stricklin and passed away
Thursday, July 3, 2003 as the result of a car accident at the age of 16 years, 1
month and 6 days. Danielle was a student at Steelville High School Class of 2005
just completing her Sophomore year. She was active in the Flag Corps and Future
Farmers of America. Danielle enjoyed playing tennis, bowling and being with
friends. She had a great sense of humor and knew how to brighten everyone's spirit.
She just received her drivers license and started her summer job working at
Gibbs Care Center in the dining hall. Danielle was preceded in death by her
grandfather Lawrence Stricklin. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her
loving parents Donald Lawrence "Hollywood" and Mary Elizabeth Hall Stricklin; her
grandparents Woodrow and Dorothy Hall of Cherryville, Mo.; Rosie Calder and husband
Bill of Steelville, Mo.; one sister Elizabeth Henry and husband Jamie of Cook
Station, Mo.Aunts and uncles David and Pearl Owens of Springfield, Mo., Virginia
and Todd Cox of Stockbridge, Georgia; special aunt and uncle Kathy and Vincent
DePaulo of Cherryville, Mo. Special cousins Jacqueline Richardson and Gina
Garrison; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will all
fondly remember and sadly miss Danielle Renee Stricklin. Visitation was held from
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2003 at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.
Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at the Steelville First
Assembly of God Church in Steelville, Mo. with Pastor Jerry Beers officiating.
Pastor Diane Weber sang Amazing Grace and His Strength is Perfect, accompanied
by Pastor Jerry Beers on the piano, also a song on CD "I Will Remember You."
Pallbearers were Crawford County Sheriff's Deputies Lt. Rick Walls; Mike
Sherman, Gary Garrison, Scott Walka, Patrick Moreland, Bill Harlen, Paul
Satterfield, and Keith Young and Ray Plank. Burial was in the Cherryville
Baptist Cemetery in Cherryville, Mo. All arrangements were under the direction
of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.
Kenneth R. Summers
Kenneth R. Summers, of Runnells, Iowa, and formerly of House Springs, Missouri,
was born to Arthur Ray and Evana Elizabeth (nee Walker) Summers on January 29,
1921, in Steelville, Missouri. He entered into rest on July 9, 2003 at the
family home at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 10 days. Kenneth was preceded
in death by his parents; and by his wife, Geneva May Summers. Kenneth was
survived by his daughter, Cheryl A. (Jerry) Weber of Runnells, IA;
two grandchildren, Erin Elizabeth Hildebrand and Lynn Marie Weber; three
great-grandchildren, Cierra, Sydney, and Sage Hildebrand; a nephew, Dave (Susie)
Hoff of La Quinta, CA; and other relatives and many friends.
Mr. Summers worked as a Sales Manager for KSH Plastics in High Ridge, MO,
retiring in 1986. He was a long-time member of Faith United Methodist Church in
House Springs, MO. He served his country in WWII. as a bombardier in the Army
Air Corps with the 100th Bomber Group. He was a member of the House Springs
Lions Club. His warm smile and quick wit will be sadly missed by those who knew
him. Visitation, Friday, July 11, 2003, from 3 until 8 p.m. at Chapel Hill
Mortuary, 6300 Highway 30, Cedar Hill, Mo. 63016. Service, Saturday,
July 12, 2003 at 10 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, House Springs, MO.
Interment Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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