Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of August 23, 2007
Nellie Mae Galt
Nellie Mae Galt of Whittier, California, was born Tuesday,
October 14, 1919 to Daniel W. and Cora I. (nee Anderson) Pyatt and
passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007 at the age of 87 years.
She was united in marriage to Homer W. Galt on November 20, 1949
in St. Louis, Missouri.
She was one to care about friends, always keeping touch with the many
here in Missouri. She loved her family, loved all children as her own.
She was preceded in death by one son, Larry Galt; four brothers and
sisters-in-law, Esco Pyatt and wife Eula, Otto Pyatt and wife Martha,
Lushen Pyatt and wife Alice and John Pyatt; four sisters and
brothers-in-law, Della Dicus and husband Ray, Mahaley Tidwell and husband
John, Irene Bryant and husband Willie and Mary Dotson and husband William.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years of Whittier, California; four
grandchildren, Ravina Engler and husband Don, Tamora Galt, Kurt Galt and
Conan Galt; one brother, Noah Pyatt and wife Juanita of Cherryville,
Missouri and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service was held Saturday, August 18, 2007 in the Center Ridge
Pentecostal Church in Davisville, Missouri with Pastor Harrison Brown and
Rev. Bob Coleman officiating.
Special music of “Come Spring” and “Some Call it Heaven” were sung by
Phyllis Gibbs and “In the Sweet By and By” was sung by Joan Bosnia with
Shirley Brown accompanying. Memories of grandmother were read by Conan Galt
and a eulogy was given by Peggy Names. A closing medley of songs was sung
by Bob and Carol Coleman.
Serving as casket bearers were Conan Galt, Darrell Dotson, Robert Pyatt,
Cleo Amarine, Ed Massey, Claude Pyatt, Harry Schuster and Mike Amarine with
committal prayers and burial in the Martin Cemetery in Cherryville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
William F. Hudson
William F. Hudson Jr. of Lafayette, Indiana was born on Tuesday,
September 4, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri to William F. Hudson and Alice
Rachel Fleshman Hudson and passed away at Regency Place, Lafayette,
Indiana on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at the age of 89 years, 11 months
and 10 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Hudson.
He is survived by his son, William F. Hudson IV and wife Debbie;
granddaughter, Carrie Hudson Pacini and husband Matt; great granddaughter,
Kaytlinn Pacini, all of Cuba, Missouri; former wife, Grace Hudson of
Ellisville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Burial was Oak Grove Cemetery, Lonedell, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Cuba, Missouri.
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Mark Donald Isaak
Mark Donald Isaak was born March 21, 1958, the son of Donald and Betty
nee Hardin Isaak and passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at Belleview
Nursing Home in Belleview, Missouri at the age of 49 years.
Mark was a member of the Emmanuel Methodist Church of Viburnum, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by two wives, Cynthia (Goedell) Isaak and Kathy
(Sherman) Isaak.
He is survived by his parents of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters,
Lisa Davis and husband Tim of Columbia, Missouri and Karla Goldammer
and husband Donald of Chesterfield, Missouri; three nephews and two nieces;
three aunts and two uncles, Harold and Marlene Isaak of Steelville, Missouri,
Laverna Hubert of Collinsville, Illinois and Don and Mildred Hardin of
Hazelwood, Missouri and two great aunts, Pauline Hopkins of Potosi,
Missouri and Alta Moore of St. Louis, Missouri.
Memorial services were Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Emmanuel
United Methodist Church in Viburnum, Missouri with Rev. Jeanette Bragg
officiating.
Private family burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home
of Steelville, Missouri.
William Henry Isgriggs
William Henry Isgriggs of Steelville, Missouri was born on Monday,
November 1, 1943 in Steelville, Missouri to Clarence S. Isgriggs and
Mary Edith Adams Isgriggs. He passed away in St. Louis Missouri on
Friday, August 17, 2007 at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 16 days.
Henry married Alice Ann Hughes on May 20, 1989 in Steelville, Missouri.
He worked at Merritt Sawmill for more than 40 years and was a member of
Center Point Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri. He was an avid deer
hunter and was generous in giving away deer sausage. He enjoyed road
riding and spending time with family and spoiling his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence, Leroy and
Charles Isgriggs; sister, Leona Isgriggs; brothers-in-law, Audrey Hughes
and Harvey Rodgers; sister-in-law, Edith Hughes; twin grandchildren and
great grandchild, Joshua Isgriggs.
He is survived by his wife of the home; son, Billy Isgriggs of Steelville,
Missouri; daughter, A.J. Wood of Springfield, Missouri; sisters, Dorothy
Jean Isgriggs and Irene Harris of Steelville, Missouri; sisters-in-law,
Nancy Isgriggs of Cuba, Missouri, Rene (Robert) Taylor of Fair Grove,
Missouri, Karen Rodgers and Ella Hughes, all of St. James, Missouri;
brothers-in-law, Louis (Earline) Hughes of Cuba, Missouri, George
(Rose) Hughes of Rolla, Missouri, Charles “Winston” (Betty) Hughes,
Donald (Artie) Hughes, all of St. James, Missouri; nine grandchildren;
five great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation was Sunday, August 19, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at the Hutson
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was Monday, August 20, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Hutson
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson and
Rev. Matt Cook officiating.
Melinda Medlock and Paul Hutson sang “The Sun’s Coming Up” and Melinda
sang “I Bowed on my Knees and Cried Holy.”
Burial in the Hughes Cemetery, St. James, Missouri. Pallbearers were
Danny Medlock, Bill Wood, Billy Gilliam, Bob Patterson, Gary Crocker
and Joe Housewright.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Gloria Ann Johnson
Gloria Ann Johnson was born Wednesday, April 15, 1953 in Steelville,
Missouri to James W. and Ola (nee Manuel) Singleton and passed away
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the age of 54 years.
She was a sales clerk for Macy’s.
She is survived by two sons, Brian Johnson and wife Melissa of Crystal
City, Missouri and Bernard Johnson of High Ridge, Missouri; two brothers,
Jesse Singleton and wife Cynthia of St. James, Missouri and Willis
Singleton and wife Heather of Lehigh Acres, Florida; six sisters,
Louise Singleton of St. Louis, Missouri, Ina Viviano and husband Pete
of Osage Beach, Missouri, Kathy Sanchez of St. Louis, Missouri, Joyce
Gilpin of St. Louis, Missouri, Lee Finch and husband Joe of Smithton,
Illinois and Cheryl Winters and husband Tom of Michigan state; four
grandchildren, Emily, Abigail, Haley and Devon.
Funeral service was Sunday, August 19, 2007 in the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Mike Howell and
Rev. Willis Singleton officiating.
Special music of “Amazing Grace” was sung by Maj. Cecilia Senn with
Maj. Roger Senn accompanying. Joyce Wallace sang “I’ll Fly Away” in
closing service.
Serving as casket bearers were Jesse Singleton, Nathan Singleton, Alex
Finch, Jason Young, Jonathon Young and Josh Singleton with committal
prayers and burial in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Leona Anna Mullen
Leona Anna Mullen was born Tuesday, October 5, 1909 in St. Louis,
Missouri, the daughter of Henry Ben and Mary Minerva (nee Weber)
Schroeder and passed away Sunday, August 12, 2007 at the age of
97 years.
She was united in marriage to John Edward Mullen on October 14, 1939
in Bourbon, Missouri and to this union two daughters were born.
After 58 years of marriage, John preceded her in death on March 20, 1997.
Leona had been a member of St. Gabriel the Archangel and St. Gerard
Magella and presently a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of
Steelville, Missouri. She was a past member of Ladies Sodality and
quilting circle. She loved her family and church. Her Credo of faith,
family and hard work were recognized by her friends and relatives
down through the years.
She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Bill Pope; one brother,
Bernard Schroeder; one sister, Katherine Gazzalo; two brothers-in-law,
Leroy Mullen and Frank Gazzolo and one sister-in-law, Catherine Schroeder.
She is survived by two daughters, Karen Cottrell and husband Bob of
Steelville, Missouri and Rosemary Pope of Desoto, Missouri; eight
grandchildren, Holly Cottrell and friend Mike Wells of Steelville,
Missouri, Erik Pope and wife Angie of Bonne Terre, Missouri, Julee Bass
and husband Stephen of Steelville, Missouri, Andrea Pope of St. Louis,
Missouri, Corey Cottrell and wife Tonya, Colin Cottrell and wife Stephanie,
all of Steelville, Missouri, Tim Pope of St. Louis, Missouri, Karey
Franz and husband Jess of Steelville, Missouri; eight great grandchildren,
Jessica Pope, Riley Buttars, Brenden Bass, Hannah Cottrell, Cayman
Cottrell, Trent Bass, Chase Cottrell and Cale Cottrell; one
sister-in-law, June Mullen.
Funeral mass was Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at St. Michael Catholic
Church in Steelville, Missouri with Father James Finder officiating.
Music was by Delores Bell with Jake and Joe Howdeshell serving as altar boys.
Serving as casket bearers were Erik Pope, Tim Pope, Corey Cottrell,
Colin Cottrell, Stephan Bass, Jess Franz and Mike Wells with
committal prayers and burial in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
in Leasburg, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Vicky Lynn Nooney
Vicky Lynn Nooney, 55, passed away Monday, August 13, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Lillian Nooney.
She is survived by her sister, Pat and husband Marlin Stellhorn; nieces,
Merna and husband Mike Rikard and Nora and husband Tom Muffler; great
niece and nephew, Anna and Aaron.
Vicky enjoyed family and friends, collecting key chains, bowling, fishing,
music and making people happy.
Visitation was 3-8 p.m. Thursday, August 16 at Hutchens Mortuary, 675 Graham Rd.,
Florissant, Missouri. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Friday, August 17 at
Salem Lutheran Church, 5180 Parker Rd., Black Jack with visitation from
9-10 at church.
Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Michael Lee Ray
Michael Lee Ray of Leasburg, Missouri, was born Wednesday, July 4, 1951 in
Granite City, Illinois to Ruben James Lee Ray and Loretta Madalyn Niepert Ray.
He passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at the age of 56 years,
1 month and 11 days.
Michael lived in Leasburg, Missouri most of his adult life and had previously
worked at Cuba McDonald’s for a few years. He was a Star Wars fan and enjoyed
playing computer games. He loved his pet cat and dog.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and half-brother, James Lee Ray.
He is survived by his sister, Geraldine (Sherman) Ray of Steelville, Missouri;
special friends, James (Juli) Patterson of Sullivan, Missouri; nieces, nephews,
cousins and many friends.
Visitation was Sunday, August 19, 2007 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hutson Funeral
Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Leonard Moreland officiating. Christi Green sang,
“It is Well with my Soul” and “Amazing Grace.”
Burial at the Crossroads Baptist Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri with pallbearers,
James Patterson, Brandon Milton, Keith Milton, Neil Sperandio and Jeff Poleski.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Madelynn Grace Salts
Madelynn Grace Salts was born on February 3, 2006, to Jarrad and Karen (Riley)
Salts, and passed away on August 12, 2007, in St. Louis, Missouri. Madelynn was
1 year, 6 months and 9 days old.
Madelynn is survived by her parents of Rolla, Missouri; sister, Savannah Salts;
maternal grandparents, Dale Lloyd Sr. and Brenda Riley, of Rolla, Missouri;
paternal grandparents Marvin and Iris Salts of Rolla, Missouri; great grandparents,
Lloyd and Doris Riley, of St. James, Missouri; aunt, Jennifer Smith and husband
Jason; uncle, Dale Lloyd Riley Jr. and wife Melissa; cousins, Trey and Caleb Riley,
and Cameron Smith.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at James & Gahr Chapel,
St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
August 15, 2007, at James & Gahr Chapel with Jerry Baumann officiating.
Interment followed at the Macedonia Cemetery.
All arrangements are under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary in
St. James, Missouri.
Evert L. Smith
Evert L. Smith, son of Morris and Grace (Rumfelt) Smith was born January 13, 1923
on his parents farm on Benton Creek, a few miles from Cook Station, in
Crawford County, Missouri. He passed away in St. Mary's Hospital, St. Louis,
Missouri on July 23, 2007.
In his childhood he lived on the farm on Benton Creek and attended the Carr
School. The remainder of his life he resided in the St. Louis area with the
exception of the time he was in the U. S. Army during World War II. He served with
the 253rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He was wounded when he was in the
Battle of The Bulge. He received the Purple Heart Medal. Evert was a member of the
Maplewood Baptist Church, Maplewood, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada (nee Campbell); his parents; an infant
brother, James Franklin Smith; and a sister, Thelma Smith.
He is survived by cousins and their families.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 27, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Jay B. Smith
Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel, Maplewood, Missouri, with Rev. Steven Moseley
officiating.
Serving as casket bearers were David Bosch, Matthew Bosch, Tim Bosch, Michael
Piva, Sr., Michael Piva, Jr., and Pete Ross. Interment was in the Carr Cemetery,
Crawford County, Missouri. Rev. Steven Moseley officiated at graveside services.
at 2 p.m., July 27, 2007. Members of VFW Post 5608, St. James, Missouri provided
Military Funeral Honors.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood
Chapel, Maplewood, Missouri.
Delmar G. Whittaker
Delmar G. “Curley” Whittaker of Hannibal, Missouri, was born April 4, 1921 in
Viburnum, Missouri to Calvin and Gertrude Mae Brummitt Whittaker, passed away
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri at
the age of 86.
He was married to Bessie Bridgeman on April 22, 1944 in Steelville, Missouri.
He retired after 27 years of service in maintenance for the Arnold Log and Lumber
Company. He loved his family and grand kids. He enjoyed visiting with family and
friends and liked to work on cars. He enjoyed dancing and was known to dance a
“jig”. He attended Faith Miracle Ministry Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Johnny Whittaker and Clifford
Whittaker; six brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife; five sons, David G. Whittaker (Martha), Delmar E.
Whittaker (Georgia “Duder”), Albert G. Whittaker (Helen) all of Hannibal, Missouri,
James E. Whittaker (Trina) of Rolla, Missouri, and Archie L. Whittaker (Gail)
also of Hannibal, Missouri; two daughters, Rosemary Shockley (Jesse) and Ellen M.
Schnelle (Kent) both of Hannibal, Missouri; one brother, Cleo Chandler (Jan), and
one sister, Bernice Carl all of Steelville, Missouri; 40 grandchildren; 89 great
grandchildren; 27 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and friends.
Visitation was from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at the
James O’Donnell Funeral Home.
Funeral Service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at the James O’Donnell
Funeral Home in Hannibal, Missouri with Pastor Kim Britt officiating. Burial was
at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, Missouri.
Pallbearers were six of his grandsons, Delmar E. Whittaker II, Bo Nichelson,
Jason Tobin, James E. Whittaker, Jr., Archie L. Whittaker II, and Mark Ford.
Honorary pallbearers were all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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