Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of August 14, 2019 Robert Lynn Barker Jr. Robert Lynn Barker Jr. of Steelville, Missouri, was born on August 31, 1940 in Nokomis, Illinois to Robert Lynn and Wilma Emma (Altevogt) Barker and passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 78 years and 11 months. Robert married Lillian Chambers on March 13, 1964. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Wilma Barker; his wife, Lillian Barker; four daughters, Janet Reynolds, Barbara Reynolds, Becky Gallagher, Jane Barker; two sons, Buddy Reynolds, Robert William Barker; grandchildren, Carissa "CJ" Barker and Zachary Barker; and three brothers, Rolla Barker, Harold Barker and Robert Barker Jr. He is survived by 11 children, Michael (Jeanetta) Reynolds, Paula Metz, Bonnie (Bob) Gardner, Carla (Terry) Suttles, Kitty (Dale) Holcman, Diane (Alan) Farris, Rhonda Heeter, Glenn Barker, Lisa Kennedy, Beth (Tim) Gilliam, Carol (Kenny) Cooke; grandchildren, Jeanie and Tim, Janet, Sunshine, Misty, Robbie, Bobbie, Brant, Becky, Bobbie Jo and Travis, Matt and Becky, Jake and Stephanie, Lacey and Justin, Karen, Robert, Chase, Pearlessa and Justin, Brittany and Brandon, Heather and Harold, Doug, Michael and Sabrina, Froot and Adam, Brandon and Amber, Theresa and Kyle, Kelly and Greg, Colt and Bri, Michael, Jerry, Bobby, Jason, Heidi, Dub and Elizabeth, Shawn and Jamie, Nikki and Matt, Britani and Ryan, Koty and Becca, Wendy and Dalton, Timberlyn, Logan, Mason, Bobby and Melissa; numerous great grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy McDaniel, Carol Quick, Betty (Carl) Rhodes, Wanda Barker, Helen Barker and Mary (Steve) Smith; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 on from 9-11 .m. on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the DeClue Memorial Chapel of the DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri with Pastor Sharon Hedrick officiating. Interment followed in the Redbud Memorial Gardens. Arrangements under the direction of the DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri. Donald Ray Casteel Donald Ray Casteel of Rolla, Missouri was born on July 18, 1942 to Vernie and Arminta Young Casteel and passed away on August 4, 2019 at the age of 77 years and 17 days. He married Vicki Charlene Kamper Sarchette on July 17, 1997 in Miami, Oklahoma. The world lost a special man. One that had the dirtiest of jokes and the biggest of hearts! His love and dedication to his country and family could not be measured. A proud Marine, Retired Post Master with US Postal Service, retired from the Color Guard, Father and adoptive father, and who volunteered many years after retirement with the Color Guard only stopping when his body would not physical allow him to do anymore. He was one of a kind and they are not made like him anymore. He was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Kenny Griffith. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Charlene Kamper Casteel of Rolla, Missouri; mother of the children, Betsey Graham Casteel; children, John Jason Casteel and wife Lori of Liberty, Missouri, Jill Casteel and husband Jody of Columbia, Missouri, Steven Casteel and wife Samantha of Jefferson City Missouri, David Woodrow Casteel of Fayette, Missouri and Kayla Austin and husband Scott of St. Clair, Missouri; two brothers, Bob Casteel and wife Carolyne of Ferguson, Missouri and Frank Casteel and wife Sue of Mehlville, Missouri; sister, Shirley Griffith of Afton, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2019 with Doug Williams officiating. Burial with full military honors was in the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Erma Alice Hansen Erma Alice Hansen (nee Smith) of Steelville, Missouri was born on Thursday, March 31, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence and Bessie Mae Thomas Smith and passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 27 days. Erma had accepted the Lord, enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and "Mae" Smith and husband "Al" Hansen. She is survived by her children, Charles (Anne) Autry of Villa Hills, Kentucky, Marge Waller of Steelville, Missouri and Raymond McBride; grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Her family chose cremation as her final disposition. There was no service. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Brenda Hendrickson Brenda Hendrickson of St. James, Missouri was born on November 21, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to Anesti and Evelyn Dillard Kasate and passed away on August 6, 2019 at the age of 66 years, 8 months, and 16 days. She married Jerry Hendrickson in St. Louis, Missouri on November 21, 1968. She is survived by her parents, Anesti and Evelyn Dillard Kaste; husband, Jerry Hendrickson; sons, Steven Hendrickson of Victorville, California and Jerry Hendrickson and wife Mandy of Springfield, Missouri; one daughter, Rebekah Hendrickson of Cottondale, Alabama; three grandchildren, Jerry Jr., Ethan and Rebeccah Stoneking; two great grandchildren, Autumn and Stormy; other relatives and friends. Memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Christian Church in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Christian Church in St. James, Missouri with Fr. Joel Wilson, Priest officiating. Burial was in the ArchAngel Michael Skete Monastery in Weatherby, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Thomas Spurgeon LaPlant Thomas Spurgeon LaPlant of Steelville, Missouri was born July 10, 1932 in Steelville to Albert and Effie Lee Halbert LaPlant and passed away Saturday, August 03, 2019 at the age of 87 years. In 1950 he married Mary Lou Bobbitt in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Tom had been a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Many years ago he worked for Tommy Halbert as an ambulance driver. Tom was employed at General Motors in St. Louis, Missouri retiring after 32 years. He enjoyed attending the steam engine and thresher association events. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Effie LaPlant; his wife, Mary Lou; and one son, Thomas Spurgeon LaPlant Jr. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Seep of Robertsville, Missouri and Melinda Holohan of High Ridge, Missouri; six grandchildren, Brian Weddington, Thomas Holohan Jr., Malisa Thomas, Ronald McKnight, Sarah Spaeth and Hillary Bourner; eight great grandchildren, Davian Weddington, J.P. Bourner, Ava Spaeth, Cal Thomas, Masin Thomas, Jack Thomas, Kayleigh McKnight and Brooke Spaeth; one brother, William LaPlant and wife Geneva of Alton, Illinois; other relatives and friends. Private graveside services were held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 with Bill Bennett officiating. Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Eric Spaeth, Thomas Bourner, Brian Weddington, J.T. Ransom, Blaine Parrett and Terry Beckham. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Norma Ruth Lewis Norma Ruth Lewis of St. James, Missouri was born on November 13, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Jesse and Christina Sewell Bagwell and passed away on Saturday, August,3, 2019 at the age of 87 years. She married Raymond Eugene Lewis on September 22, 1951 in St. James, Missouri. Norma worked for 30 years at the California Manufacturing Company in St. James, Missouri. She quilted with the church ladies and liked to travel especially to Branson, Missouri. She went to the Navy reunion every year as it was very important to her. She was a native of St. James, Missouri and attended the Christian Church all her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Christina Sewell Bagwell; husband, Raymond Lewis on May 2, 2018; one son-in-law, Leroy Ash; one brother, Richard Bagwell; and one nephew, Kevin Wycoff. She is survived by one son, Randall S. Lewis and wife Mary of Cuba, Missouri; two daughters, Lana Jean Marcotte and husband Joe of Russellville, Arkansas and Charla Ash of Baton Rouge, Louisana; one sister, Gracie Wycoff of St. James, Missouri; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Alan Wynn officiating. Pallbearers were Matthew Marcotte, Patrick Marcotte, Justin Ash, Les Lewis, Sean Jordan and Joe Marcotte. Burial was in the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Maggie P. Nelson Maggie P. Nelson of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Rolla, Missouri, was born in Selmer, Tennessee on March 7, 1935 to Woodrow Moore and Alta May Baker and passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the age of 84 years. On March 15, 1957 she married Robert L. Nelson. She was preceded in death by her father, Woodrow Moore; mother, Alta May Henson; and her stepfather, Granvil Arlon Hensen. She is survived by her husband, Robert L. Nelson of Cuba, Missouri; son, Robert N. Nelson and wife Brenda of Rolla, Missouri; two sisters, Tommye Coburn of Jackson, Tennessee and Roberta Decker and husband Larry of Ballwin, Missouri; two grandchildren, Ashley Nelson of Ann Arbor, Michigan and Hillary MacCash and husband Logan of Rolla, Missouri; one great grandchild, Rory MacCash with another soon expected; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Interment followed in the Ozark Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Richardson Jacqueline "Jackie" Elaine Richardson (nee Gregory) of Steelville, Missouri was born in Steelville, Missouri on Tuesday, January 27, 1931 to John and Myrtle (Abrams) Gregory and passed away on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 88 years, 6 months and 9 days. Jackie attended Steelville Schools. She had accepted the Lord and attended First Baptist Church of Wildwood in Wildwood, Missouri. She married Homer Halbert in 1947. She later met Donald H. Richardson, while they both worked at Kroger. They married on February 19, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri. In their younger years, Jackie and Don loved to go dancing and do what Don calls the "Steelville Stomp." They also enjoyed going boating and water skiing and were known on the river as the "Pyramid Kids" since they loved to build pyramids and go ski jumping. Jackie was very active with children's church, Vacation Bible Schools and AWANA. She worked as a preschool teacher at Bonhomme Presbyterian Preschool. Jackie had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. She used to sing country music in a band with Roy Queen, sang every Saturday morning on KWRE Radio in Troy, Missouri and also sang with the Lester Family for many years. Jackie loved gospel music and playing the piano. She was an avid shopper and loved fashion. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Abrams; parents-in-law, Harvey and Myrtle (Sanders) Richardson; siblings, Olive (Harry) Bright, infant sister Mary Gregory, Albert "Bus" Gregory, Raymond (Rita) Gregory, Carroll (Bea) Gregory and Lee (Bill) Dortch; brothers-in-law, Harvey "Rich" Richardson, Jim (Loretta) Richardson and Robert (Merle) Richardson; sisters-in-law, Juanita Martin, Norma Richardson, Betty Richardson, Dorothy Arenz and Rita Richardson. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Donald Richardson of Steelville, Missouri; daughters, Rhonda Halbert Richardson of Creve Coeur, Missouri and Randie (Tommy) Sanders of Sullivan, Missouri; grandchildren, Donnie Berg of St. Louis, Missouri, Douglas (Berg) Neuse of Chesterfield, Missouri, Elizabeth (Nick) Flint of Jersey City, New Jersy, Cassie (Josh) Wineinger and Ashleigh (Casey) Johnson, both of Eureka, Missouri and Macie (Josh) Jenkins of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; step grandson, Isaac Sanders of Steelville, Missouri; great grandchildren, Justin, Trevor and Arden Neuse, Griffin and Cassidy Flint, Olivia, Rylen and Jaxon Wineinger, Addison and Beau Johnson and baby girl on the way Sloan Jenkins; other relatives and friends.? Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Wildwood, Wildwood, Missouri. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the First Baptist Church of Wildwood in Wildwood, Missouri with Pastor Eric Winslow officiating. Burial was at 4 p.m. at the Steelville Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. George Richaard Vincenc George Richard Vincenc of Sullivan, Missouri was born on October 18, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri to Michael John and Catherine Mary (Stitz) Vincenc and passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the age of 83 years. He grew up and attended school at St. Peter & Paul in South St. Louis, Missouri graduating high school in 1953. As a young man, he was a driver for Coca-Cola, as well as working for a bowling alley as a pinsetter. Later, he began an apprenticeship with Local 36 Sheet Metal Workers and he became a skilled welder and sheet metal journeyman, retiring in 1995. George married Mary Carey on July 4, 1964 in Sullivan, Missouri. They resided in Sullivan, Missouri where they attended St. Anthony Catholic Church. George was also a member of Masonic Lodge. George was a hard worker and always attended his union meetings. In his retirement years, he was able to do some traveling. George also liked to attend and have yard sales, do some gardening and watching football, the St. Louis Cardinals and boxing. He was known for grilling BBQ pork steaks. You could always count on George being there, but you could bet he would be fashionably late. He is survived by his wife, Mary Vincenc of Sullivan, Missouri; five children, Kimberly Vincenc of St. Louis, Missouri, Steven Vincenc and wife Debbie of Columbus, Ohio, Johnny Vinczencz of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nancy Tyree and husband Eddie of Sullivan, Missouri and Robert "Buck" Ahrens and wife Pam of Bourbon, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Ryan Ousley of San Antonio, Texas, Heather Vincenc of Columbus, Ohio, Zachariah Vinczencz of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Austin Tyree of Sullivan, Missouri, Wesley Tyree of Sullivan, Missouri, Blane Ahrens of Bourbon, Missouri, Cole Ahrens of Bourbon, Missouri, and Mark Vincenc of North Carolina; five great grandchildren; one sister, Betty Boudreaux of San Francisco, California; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Mark Vincenc; parents, Michael and Catherine Vincenc; and four siblings, Helen Becker, Kay Fund, Frank Vincenc and Michael Vincenc Jr. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2019 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Father Paul Telken Celebrating. Interment followed in the St. Anthony Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan, Missouri. Barb A. Wipke Barb A. Wipke of Leslie, Missouri was born June 2, 1981 and passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at the age of 38 years. She is survived by her mother, Linda Vaughan and husband Gary of Washington, Missouri; father, David Wipke and wife Barbara of Leslie, Missouri; one sister, Missy Brown of Leslie, Missouri; one step sister, Sharona Daegele and husband Dustin of Bourbon, Missouri; grandparents, Donald and Marilyn Frioli; three nieces, Hailie and Aubrie Brown and Camara Daegele; one nephew, Colton Daegele; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, Missouri. Interment was private. Arrangements under the direction of the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. 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