Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of August 12, 2020 Jerry A. Casarotto Jerry A. Casarotto of Springfield, Missouri was born Saturday, February 26, 1949 at Rosati, Missouri to Hector and Wilda Marie (nee Licklider) Casarotto and passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Jerry retired from Mercy in Springfield as a Physical Therapist Assistant after 26 years of dedicated service. His second occupation and his favorite passion was playing music. He could play the piano, guitar, fiddle, accordion, drums and the spoons, just to name a few. He spent many years playing music. He played at the Ozark Opry at the Lake of the Ozarks, Jamboree at the Lake of the Ozarks, Ozark Country Jubilee in Branson and many other places. After retiring Jerry started playing music for the local nursing homes in Springfield, Missouri. He did six gigs a month. While playing at the Ozark Country Jubilee Jerry earned three years in a row the "Piano Player of the Year" award. He was always known at the Smiling Piano Player. He spent many hours working in his yard, landscaping and watching his beautiful flowers grow. His favorite movie of all times was "The Great Outdoors." Jerry enjoyed cooking, but please make sure you know how to load the dishwasher before you touch it. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hector and Wilda Marie Casarotto. He is survived by his daughters, Lesa and husband Darren Schroyer of Cuba, Missouri and Christy and husband Scott Pilkenton of Cuba, Missouri; four legged child, Lucy; six grandchildren, Joshua and wife Jenni Pilkenton of Cuba, Missouri, Chris and wife Harley Schroyer of Denver, Colorado, Amber Mayberry and companion Paige of Springfield, Missouri, Jacob Schroyer of Cuba, Missouri, Zach Schroyer of Springfield, Missouri and Jeremy Pilkenton of Springfield, Missouri; two great granddaughters, Emmalyn and Addalyn Schroyer; two brothers, Eugene and wife Wanda Casarotto of Cuba, Missouri and Larry and wife Sue Casarotto of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Marilyn and husband Charles Chase of California, Missouri; best friends, Steve and Doug; other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Celebration of Life service were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri Special recorded music was "Whippoorwill" and "When I Get Where I'm Going." Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Robin K. Hilton Robin K. (Nappier) Hilton of Bland, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 12, 1961 to Carl and MaryAnn (Grana) Nappier and passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the age of 59 years. Robin enjoyed playing on her tablet and reading. She also liked to crochet and had even been teaching her one granddaughter. Robin enjoyed playing card games also. She loved spending time in her garden and keeping a clean house. She was preceded in death by her mother, MaryAnn Nappier. She is survived by her father, Carl Nappier of Gerald, Missouri; two sons, David Hilton of Bland, Missouri and Peter Hilton and wife April of Belle, Missouri; one daughter, Tia Kirkland of Bland, Missouri; three brothers, Scott Nappier of Kansas City, Kansas, Mike Nappier and wife Jessica of Sullivan, Missouri and John Nappier and wife Laurie of Jefferson City, Missouri; one sister, Anita King and husband Troy of Cuba, Missouri; seven grandchildren; other relatives and friends. No services were held. Arrangements under the direction of the Midlawn Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri. Brian Phillip Jarosek Brian Phillip Jarosek of Campbellsville, Kentucky formerly of St. James, Missouri, was born August 24, 1986 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Rose A. Snook and passed away Friday July 24, 2020 at the age of 33 years. Brian had just moved to Campbellsville, Kentucky and was employed at Colton's Steakhouse in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Brian worked for Penn Enterprises in Rolla, Missouri before moving to Kentucky. Brian was a very outgoing person, he loved the outdoors and enjoyed feeding and caring for farm animals. He is survived by his mother, Rose Snook; six siblings, Kacy McCormack and husband Jon, Shelley Clark and husband Mike, Allen Juern and companion Crystal Bradford, Brandon Juern and companion Kyla Macormic, Bruce LeGear and wife Selina and Misty Sands and companion Tom Ross; one uncle, Mike Jarosek; one aunt, Debra Elliott and husband Don; other relatives and friends. Memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday August 9, 2020 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Rev. Brian Feller officiating. Brian's favorite songs were played for his service. Scattering of Brian's Ashes will be in Colorado. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in t. James, Missouri. Toni Lee Ogden Toni Lee Ogden of Sullivan, Missouri was born in Bourbon, Missouri on February 5, 1949 to Mick and Thelma (Compton) Sapp and passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the age of 71 years. Toni was a fun-loving person who enjoyed people. She was a waitress for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mick and Thelma Sapp. She is survived by her good friends, Cathy and Randy Protte and her special friends, Brenda Alexander, Bonnie Addleman and family - Chance, Destiny and her two children, Cole and Liem. Cremation arrangements have taken place. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan, Missouri. Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. 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