Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of August 13, 2008


Essie M. Bell

Essie M. Bell of Bourbon, Missouri was born September 26, 1917 in Cuba,
Missouri to William and Fannie Mae (Ryerson) West and passed away Saturday,
August 2, 2008 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 7 days.
She was united in marriage to Raymond Russell Bell on December 4, 1933 in
Cuba, Missouri and to this union 10 children were born.
Essie was a homebody but the world seemed to come to her.
She was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Wyatt; four brothers,
Brandsford West, Al West Sr., Elza West and John West; one sister, Mayme
Osborn.
She is survived by seven sons, John Allen Bell and wife Irene of Collinsville,
Illinois, James Howard Bell and wife Virginia of Union, Missouri, Harvey Ray
Bell and wife Cheryl of Bourbon, Missouri, William Arthur Bell and wife Ida of
Tipton, Indiana, Thomas Eugene Bell and wife Debbie of Brazoria, Texas, Robert
Dean Bell and wife Donna of  Bourbon, Missouri and Dr. Donald Richard Bell and
wife Peggy of Stanton, Virginia; three daughters, Dixie Lee Krenning of Union,
Missouri, Sharon Kay Harrison and husband Robert of Bourbon, Missouri and Carol
Jean Wyatt and husband Wayne of Dittmer, Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 34 great
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from the Southside
Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with David Harrison
officiating.
Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.



Neil Clifford Detjen

Neil Clifford Detjen of Ingram, Texas, formerly of Steelville, Missouri, was
born July 8, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to C. Wheeler and Irma (Grounds)
Detjen and passed away July 30, 2008 at the VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas
at the age of 78 years and 22 days.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, a former teacher in the Steelville
schools.
He is survived by his brother, Don and wife Sally of Lexington, Kentucky;
sisters, Nancy and husband Don of Rockville, Maryland and Sally Owen of Potosi,
Missouri; nephew, Jeffrey Owen of Salem, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
The body was cremated.



“Fran” R. Eickhoff

Frances “Fran” R. Eickhoff of Cuba, Missouri was born Saturday, January 26, 1929
at St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Frank and Mildred (nee Moore) Simeral and
passed away Thursday, August 7, 2008 in Oak Grove, Missouri at the age of 79
years, 6 months and 12 days.
Fran was the owner/operator of Buzz’s Lounge in Cuba, Missouri for many years.
She was a member of the Rt. 66 Association of Missouri and served as president.
She enjoyed traveling, taking “lots” of photos, canoeing and watching movies,
but what she always enjoyed most was spending time with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary Zacher and Virginia
Tivlee; other relatives and friends.
She is survived by two sons, David and wife Serena Eickhoff of Oak Grove,
Missouri and Frank Eickhoff; one daughter, Pat Souders of Cuba, Missouri; one
brother, Charles Simeral of Cleveland, Ohio; one sister, Dolly Bresnan of
St. Louis, Missouri; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Monday, August 11, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral
Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2008
at Holy Cross Catholic Church of Cuba, Missouri with Father James Finder as
celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.



Steven Walter Gutermuth

Steven Walter Gutermuth of Bourbon, Missouri, was born June 2, 1961 in
St. Charles, Missouri to Walter and Lucille Gutermuth and passed away Saturday,
August 9, 2008 at the age of 47 years.
He was married to Kim Gutermuth August 2, 1980 in Warrenton, Missouri.
He was employed at I-44 Auto Salvage.
He was preceded in death by his mother and sister, Donna Gutermuth.
He is survived by his wife; his father; step mother, Petty Gutermuth of Bourbon,
Missouri; daughter, Andriana Gutermuth of Bourbon, Missouri; two sons, Taylor
and Chandler Gutermuth, both of Vandalia, Missouri; two sisters, Gloria (Peter)
Hoch of Olivette, Missouri, LaDawn (Greg) Dewey of Warrenton, Missouri; two
aunts, Goldie Hampton and Ruth (Elmer) Schuerman, both of Cottleville, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 4-8 p.m. at the Baue Funeral Home,
St. Charles, Missouri.
Funeral service at noon Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the Baue Funeral Home
Chapel, St. Charles, Missouri.
Interment in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Cottleville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Baue Funeral Home, St. Charles, Missouri.



Dorothy R. Hickinbotham

Dorothy R. Hickinbotham of Sullivan, Missouri, was born March 5, 1929 at Oak
Hill, Missouri to Paul and Ivie (Garner) Rebura. She passed away Wednesday,
August 6, 2008 at the age of 79 years.
She was a long-time resident of the Sullivan area and had farmed for 25 years.
She later became employed at Paramount Cap Company in Bourbon, Missouri. She
was employed for a time at a fish cannery in San Diego, California. She was
an avid walker and would walk at the City Hall and around town daily for the
last 20 years. She enjoyed hunting and fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Paul Rebura, Johnny
Ernie, Calvin, Roy and Elvin Rebura and one sister, Vernie Ruth Rebura.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, Randy and Tonya Rebura, Ronnie
Rebura, Ricky Rebura, Darlene and Stanley Bell, Bonnie Immekus, JoAnn and Gene
Williamson, John and Carole Ernie, Gloria Jean Ifland and husband Jim, Paul
Stanley and Wanda Rebura; sisters-in-law, Isabelle Rebura, Lucille Ernie,
Dorothy Rebura and Siney Rebura; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2008 from the Chapel of
the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri with Rev. Father Dennis Zacheis
officiating.
Interment in Old Argo Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.



Lucas D. Klouzek

Lucas D. Klouzek, of Rolla, Missouri, was born on January 14, 1975, in
Columbia, Missouri to Dana and Laura Lee (West) Klouzek. He passed away
Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the age of 33 years.
He married Laurie (Byers) Klouzek on February 10, 2000.
He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Bradley and Jacob Klouzek,
both of the home; his parents of Rolla, Missouri; grandmothers, Jean West and
Marie Klouzek; one brother, Jacob Klouzek of Rolla, Missouri; three sisters,
Sharlotte Huffman and husband Michael of Rolla, Missouri, Kelly Klouzek and
special friend, Richie Skyles and Jackie Cole and husband Walter of Mexico,
Missouri; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Larry and Jennie Byers of
St. James, Missouri; niece, Sedrick Huffman; nephew, Cassidy Huffman;
other relatives andfriends.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2008, at the Null and Son
Funeral Home, Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Null and Son
Funeral Home of Rolla, Missouri with Pastor Robert Siebels and Pastor Dan
Phillips officiating.
Interment followed in the Mounts Cemetery in rural Crawford County.
All arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of
Rolla, Missouri.



John “Jack” W. Magnuson

John W. “Jack” Magnuson of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of William
and Anne L. (Olson) Magnuson on November 25, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas and
passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at his home at the age of 87 years,
8 months and 15 days.
On February 23, 1946 Jack was united marriage to Vera A. Stiegemeyer in
St. Louis, Missouri and to this union two children were born.
On May 25, 2002 Jack was united in marriage to Anita (Martines) Thomas in
Cuba, Missouri.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of South
Carolina. He retired from McDonnell-Douglas as an Electrical Systems
Designer after many dedicated years of service. He was a member of St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church where over the years he served as an Elder, Treasurer and
was on the Church Council. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy
during WWII.
In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles and his computer.
But most of all he enjoyed serving the Lord and spending time with his family
and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Vera A. (Stiegemeyer) Magnuson;
son, Joel Magnuson and one sister, Elizabeth Magnuson.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Magnuson of Cuba, Missouri; two daughters,
Nedra and husband Michael Johnson of Columbus, Ohio, Toni and husband Keith
Beckett of Sullivan, Missouri; one son, Ronald and wife Sandi Thomas of
Stanford, Kentucky; eight grandchildren, Denise and husband DJ Ward of Orlando,
Florida, Pamela and husband Brian Snow of Columbus, Ohio, Cooper, Canon, Kevin,
Samantha, Cody and Lucas; one brother, Gerald and wife Ava Magnuson of Topeka,
Kansas; one sister, Anne L. Navarre of Topeka, Kansas; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was held Tuesday, August 12, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral
Home and Wednesday, August 13, 2008 10-11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.
Funeral service was Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jeff Schanbacher, officiating.
Interment in Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with full military
honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.



George William “Skip” McCann Jr.

George William “Skip” McCann Jr., of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away
suddenly Friday, August 8, 2008 at the age of 44 years.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy S. McCann (nee Blakely) of St. Louis,
Missouri; son, Nicholas McCann; step children, Kenny and Marissa
Blankenship; parents, Mamie and George “Phil” McCann Sr. of Cuba, Missouri;
siblings, Toni Kaufer, Tracy Murray and Tammy (Dean) Haeuser; mother-in-law
and father-in-law, Gloria and John Blakely; brother and sisters-in-law,
Tammy (Mike) Bauman, John Jr. (Shelly) Blakely, Danette Blakely and Jessie
Blakely; uncle of Shane McPherson, Shawn McPherson and Lindsey (Dan) Davis;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Monday, August 11, 2008 from 2-8 p.m. at the Kutis South
County Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri.
Funeral service Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 9:15 a.m. at Kutis South County
Chapel to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Services
will conclude at church.
Arrangements under the direction of the Kutis South County Chapel,
St. Louis, Missouri.



Richard Pearse Mullally

Richard Pearse Mullally passed away peacefully surrounded by his family,
Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the age of 72 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James J. Mullally; other
relatives and friends.
He is survived by wife, Patricia Ann Mullally; children, Brian R. (Missy)
Mullally of Cuba, Missouri, Maureen A. (Howard) Weiser of St. Louis, Missouri
and Eileen M. (Scott) Sansoucie of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Annie
and Max Weiser; brother and sisters-in-law, Robert E. (Joan) Mullally and
Ann Mullally.
Funeral service was Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Luke The
Evangelist Catholic Church, St. Louis, Missouri. Interment followed in the
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Ambruster-Donnelly Mortuary,
St. Louis, Missouri.



Lewis S. Rutz

Lewis S. Rutz of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of Lewis F. and Ruth E.
(Simpson) Rutz on December 6, 1917 in Oak Hill, Missouri and passed away
Saturday, August 9, 2008 in Owensville, Missouri at the age of 90 years,
8 months and 3 days.
Lewis was united marriage to Wilma M. Pollock on April 19, 1941 in Owensville,
Missouri and to this union six children were born.
He farmed all of his life and operated the Lewis Rutz Excavating Company for
many years. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Crawford County
Farm Bureau (past president) and the Extension Council. In his spare time he
enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, dancing and his Beagle dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one brother, Daless Rutz
and one sister, Okel Tayloe.
He is survived by six children, Loretta and husband John Cowling of Cuba,
Missouri, Patricia and husband Paul Maerli of Owensville, Missouri, Glen and
wife Jane Rutz of Lyon, Mississippi, Joseph and wife Cheryl Rutz of Washington,
Missouri, Mary Rutz of Cuba, Missouri, Charles and wife Betty Rutz of
Springfield, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Cowling of Cuba, Missouri,
David Maerli of Springfield, Missouri, Mark Maerli of Labadie, Missouri,
Carson Rutz of New Orleans, Louisiana, Shelby Bunge of Labadie, Missouri,
Carrie Freese of Washington, Missouri, Leslie Haddox and Anthony Rutz both of
Washington, Missouri, Jared Rutz of Bristow, Virginia and Lauren Rutz of
Toronto, Canada; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Warren Rutz of
Granbury, Texas and Armin Rutz of Owensville, Missouri; one sister, Fern
Kramme of Owensville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews
and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton
Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, August 15, 2008 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic
Church with Father James Finder as the Celebrant.
Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Owensville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.



Charles Dellian Setzer

Charles Dellian Setzer of Cuba, Missouri was born August 8, 1935 to Ray and
Freida Marie (Stotler) Setzer in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away
Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at Cuba Manor, Cuba, Missouri at the age of
72 years.
Charles was a member of the VFW of Cuba. He loved to play bingo and pinochle.
He served in the U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force during WWII. He loved to
talk about skydiving that he did while in the Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Marvin Andrews
and Bud Penning and one step son, Woody Dew.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim Maiden and husband Sam of St. Louis,
Missouri; one brother, Ray Setzer and wife Melba of Portland, Oregon; two
sisters, Doris Andrews and Alvina Penning, both of Cuba, Missouri; three
special step-children, Donnie Dew, Mary Jo Dycus and Mark Dew; one grandson,
Justin Kell of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 3-8 p.m. at the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating.
Special music of “How Great Thou Art” and “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”
were sung by Brad Bouse and daughter, Madison Bouse with Rev. Jerry Beers
accompanying on piano. As a special request, three songs, “Shall We Gather at
the River,” “This World Is Not My Home” and “I’ll Fly Away” were sung in the
Shoal Creek Church by Brad Bouse, Madison Bouse and Rev. Jerry Beers. Rev.
Jerry Beers also sang “Go Rest High” in conclusion at the church. Committal
prayer and burial were in the Shoal Creek Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Denny Penning, Pete Penning, David Setzer, Brad Bouse and
Justin Kell.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.



Girtha A. “Sis” Sieland

Girtha A. “Sis” Sieland of Sullivan, Missouri, was born August 30, 1919 in 
the Indian Creek area near Sullivan, Missouri, to Joseph and Emma Marshall
DeClue, and she passed away Sunday, August 3, 2008 at the age of 88 years.
On January 13, 1940 she was united in marriage to George A. Sieland in
St. Louis, Missouri.
She lived a majority of her life in the St. Louis area until moving to
Sullivan, Missouri in 1952 and was employed at the former Mid-West Show
Company until it closed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Greg Koppelmann
and brother, Joseph (Bud) DeClue.
She is survive by two daughters, Sandy Koppelmann and husband Ray of Sullivan,
Missouri and Brenda Thomas and husband George of Bourbon, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Andy Koppelmann and wife Susan, K.J. Koppelmann and wife
Rhonda and Terrie Scott and husband Bruce; three great grandchildren, John
Henry, Mickinze and Baily Koppelmann; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the Eaton Funeral
Home, Sullivan, Missouri with interment in the Jefferson Barracks National
Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home,
Sullivan, Missouri.



Frank J. Zambrzuski

Frank J. Zambrzuski, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri and recently of Bourbon,
Missouri was born July 10, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to Andrew and Frances
(Midlow) Zambrzuski. He passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the age of
85 years.
He honorably served his country in the US Army during WWII and lived most of
his life in St. Louis, Missouri, retiring from both Wagner Electric and
Clayton-Davis.
After retirement he lived many years in Gambro Garden in Ellisville, Missouri
before moving to Bourbon, Missouri in 2002.
He had a great sense of humor, loved to tell stories and enjoyed sports,
especially golfing and the Cardinals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; other relatives and friends.
He is survived by brothers, Arthur Zambrzuski of Manchester, Missouri, Richard
Zambrzuski and wife Maryann of Wentzville, Missouri; sisters, Delores Hager
of Bourbon, Missouri and Betty Dole of St. Louis, Missouri; special nephew,
Ron Hager and wife Anna of Bourbon, Missouri; special niece, Ann Fowler and
husband Buck of Cadet, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Graveside service and inurnment were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,
August 6, 2008 in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri with full military
honors.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri. 



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