Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week Sept. 30, 2005


William Dale Blunt

William Dale Blunt of Cuba, Missouri, was born May 12, 1915, to the 
union of James F. Blunt and Mabel (nee Mallow) Blunt, and left from 
this life on Saturday, September 24, 2005 at Life Care Center of Sullivan, 
Missouri at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 12 days.
Dale was an assistant postmaster and served in the Army 
during WWII from February 1945 until November 1946.
Dale is preceded in death by his parents, wife Florence, 
nee Hammers, Blunt and brothers and sisters.
Those who survive to mourn his passing are his sons 
Donald Charles Bentsen and Harold "Bud" McCrary and four 
grandchildren.
Dale gave the gift of donation to Washington University 
School of Medicine so that others might have the opportunity to live 
longer and healthier lives.
Family is being serviced by Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.


Noral O'Dell Brown

Noral O'Dell Brown of Steelville, Missouri passed away 
on Sunday, September 11, 2005. He was 53 years of age.
Noral was born on December 27, 1951 in Velejo, 
California to Ruben and Ernestine Taylor of California.
Noral is survived by his parents: Ruben and Ernestine 
Taylor of California; daughters, Tiffany Brown of Salem, Missouri 
and Tousha Vannatter of Texas; seven other daughters in California; 
grandchildren, Stachia and Arianna of Texas; Garret and Jamie of 
Salem, Missouri; sisters, Judy, Patty and Roxanne, all of 
California; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He 
was loved and remembered by many.
Preceded in death is father, Byron Brown; one brother, 
Bob Brown and one sister, Michelle Porter.
Memorial services were held Sunday, September 18, 2005 
at Brown's Canoe Rental in Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones 
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.


Addie Elizabeth Coleman

Addie Elizabeth Coleman was born, Tuesday June 8, 1910, 
at Seator, Missouri, a daughter of the late Cornelius "Tiny" Payne 
and Mary McWhorter Payne.
She entered eternal rest Monday September 19, 2005, at 
the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 95 years, 
3 months and 11 days.
Addle was united in marriage to Clifford Henderson 
Coleman. One son Wilbur Henderson Coleman was born to this union. 
Both Clifford and Will preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, four 
sisters and four brothers; Alma Jean (her twin) and husband Andrew 
Coleman, Ada Mae and husband, George Pounds, Ruth and husband 
Clifford Brown, Geraldine Payne, Ernest Payne, Virgil Payne and wife 
Julie, Jewell Payne and wife Jean and Robert L. Payne; and 
brothers-in-law, John Payne and Sweeney Benton.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her 
daughter-in-law, Ruth Coleman of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two 
grandsons, "JR." Wilbur H. Coleman, Jr. and wife Jerelyn of Apple 
Valley, California and Jessie Coleman and wife Teresa of Torrence, 
California.
Two great granddaughters, one step grandson, one great 
great grandson and three step great grandchildren; three sisters, 
Bertha (Mrs. John) Payne of Steelville, Missouri, Vergie (Mrs. 
Sweeney) Benton of Hillsboro, Missouri, Marie and husband Casey 
WaIler of St. Louis, Missouri; sister-in-law, Edna (Mrs. Ernest) 
Payne of High Ridge, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other 
relatives and many friends.
Addie Elizabeth Coleman lay in state 5-9 p.m. Friday, 
September 23, 2005, at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 
24, 2005 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. 
Musicals selections were provided by Rev. Bob and Carol Coleman.
Committal prayers and internment was in Old Dillard 
Cemetery, Dillard, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Charley 
Benton, Jesse Coleman, Bill Payne, Mike Pounds, Delano "Skip" Pounds 
and Marvin Wright.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton 
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.


Carol Crowe

Carol Jean Crowe, Owensville, Missouri, died Monday, 
September 19, 2005 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Washington, 
Missouri. She was 49 years old.           
Mrs. Crowe was born in Washington on October 30, 1955 to 
Eugene and Irma Kaase Glaser. She married Randall Crowe on June 7, 
1975 at Zion United Church of Christ in Union. She earned her 
Master's Degree in Education and taught for 27 years, 25 of those in 
the Owensville School District. Most recently, she was the director 
of Special Services for Owensville R-II School District. She 
belonged to the Zion Evangelical Church in Bland, Missouri.
Preceding her in death were here mother, Irma Glaser and 
her mother and father-in-law, Freddie and Ella Crowe.
She is survived by her husband, Randall; her father, 
Eugene Glaser of Beaufort, Missouri; two sons, Matt and wife Tammie 
of Ft. Polk, Louisiana and Jason and wife Sarah of Gerald, Missouri; 
a sister, Mary Walker of Wheaton, Illinois and a grandson.
Visitation was Wednesday, September 21, 2005 at the 
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services 
were Thursday, September 22, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Zion Evangelical 
Church in Bland, Missouri with Rev. Dave Knudsen officiating.
Interment was in the Old Bland Cemetery, Bland, 
Missouri.


Irma Marie Fiebelman

Funeral services for Irma Marie (Cottrell) Fiebelman 
were held September 15, 2005 at Hoffmeister Mortuary, St. Louis, 
Missouri with Ken Fiebelman officiating. Mrs. Fiebelman was born 
September 7, 1908 at Dillard to William R. and Cora Belle (Richards) 
Cottrell. She married Joe Fiebelman on December 23, 1932 in St. 
Louis, Missouri at city hall.
They were parents of one daughter, Jean, of the home in 
St. Louis, Missouri. Also surviving is sister-in-law Marie Cottrell, 
Steelville, Missouri; nieces; nephews, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband on August 25, 
1971, her parents, three brothers Floyd, Cletus and infant; three 
sisters Alpha Sellers, Geraldine Miller and Vivian Cottrell.
Irma grew up and attended school at Dillard, Missouri. 
She took pride as a member of Dillard High School's girls basketball 
team. She joined the Dillard Cumberland Presbyterian Church early in 
life. Later the family moved to St. Louis where they had lived many 
years. Joe was a salesman for Clinton Cadillac until his death.
Interment was in Sunset Cemetery. Pallbearers were 
Gilbert Sellers, Roger Cottrell, Bob Cottrell, Jim Cottrell, Don 
Beaty and Ken Fiebelman.


Anna Novella Lindsey

Anna Novella Lindsey nee Bradley of Cuba, Missouri was 
born on July 18, 1930 in Portageville, Missouri to the union of 
Arthur Bradley and Florence Hodges Bradley and passed away on 
Monday, September 19, 2005 at Cuba Manor at the age of 75 years 2 
months and 11 days.
Anna was a nurse's aid at Little Sisters of the Poor, 
St. Louis for a number of years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one daughter 
Brenda Kay Bowman and two brothers Homer and George Bradley.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from life are two 
sons Robert Lee and wife Doris Bowman and Charles Martin Lindsey; 
seven daughters Rita Jean and husband Arlie Conners, Phyllis Ann and 
husband Jay Duncan, Patricia Gail and husband Helmut Lautenbacher, 
Pamela Lavern Lindsey, Tina Mae and husband Larry Hatton, Deborah 
June and husband Curtis Callahan and Sherry Lynn Keith.
Three brothers Joe, Raymond and David Bradley; four 
sisters Ruth Duncil, Betty Auth, Sylvia Borders and Mary Allard; 22 
grandchilren; 12 great grandchildren.
Anna was a wonderful loving mother, grandmother, and a 
good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Visitation was held from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, September 
21 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral services 
were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 22 at Britton Funeral Home. 
Interment Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Dr. Kathryn Louise Midyett, PhD
Dr. Kathryn Louise Midyett was born Sunday, March 24, 
1935, at Huzzah, Missouri, the eldest daughter of John Goltra and 
Neva Viola (Wilkinson) Brown. She entered eternal life at her home 
in Steelville, Missouri, Saturday, September 17, 2005, at the age of 
70 years, 5 months and 23 days.
May 15, 1954, at the First Baptist Church, Steelville, 
Missouri, Kathryn was united in marriage to her best friend, Robert 
G. Midyett, and to this union, a son and a daughter were born. On 
May 15, 2004, they renewed their wedding vows as they celebrated 50 
years together.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her 
devoted husband Robert G. Midyett and her loving children Robert J. 
Midyett and wife Karen and Michele Kenney and husband Michael Kinney 
of Florissant, Missouri; two sisters Sue and husband Gail Biggs and 
Shirley Brown of Cuba, Missouri; Four grandchildren Chris Midyett 
and wife Jennie of Fenton, Missouri, Patrick Midyett of Omaha, 
Nebraska, Kristin Kinney and Justin Kinney of Florissant, Missouri; 
great grandson Tyler Christopher Midyett and step great 
granddaughter Karlee Bruner of Fenton, Missouri; Brothers-in-law and 
sisters-in-law William J. Midyett and wife Ella Mary, Louise 
Turnbough and husband Gilbert, Rosalie Midyett (Mrs. Earl), all of 
Steelville, Missouri, Lorraine Street of St. Louis, Missouri; 
nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Kathryn graduated from Steelville High School, received 
her BS in Elementary Education from Harris Teacher's College, 
Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Southern Illinois 
University and her PhD in Education Administration from St. Louis 
University. She began teaching in a one room rural school in 
Crawford County, she taught first grade for 12 years and was 
respected member of the Ferguson-Florissant School District where 
she served as a remedial teacher, language arts coordinator, 
elementary school principal and Assistant Superintendent of 
Elementary Education. When she became assistant superintendent of 
Ferguson-Florissant in 1975, she was one of only a few women in the 
state to reach that level in education administration. She retired 
in 1987.
Kathryn was an active member of the First Baptist Church 
of Steelville where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, 
Bible study classes, sang in the choir and together with Bob 
directed the Senior Adult Saints Alive group. She directed the 
Community Development activities for Steelville and she and Bob were 
chosen as Steelville's Citizen of the Year in 1991. Kathryn was very 
proud of her rich heritage and was very active in the genealogical 
societies of the National Society of Daughters of the American 
Revolution and the 17th Century Colonial Dames. She had the honor of 
being chosen to carry the flag of the United States down 
Constitution Avenue in the Washington D.C. Fourth of July parade.
She will be remembered for her love of children, music 
and animals, her sense of humor, her tremendous will and 
determination and her indefatigable devotion to her husband, family 
and friends.
Kathyrn Louise Midyett lay in state Sunday, September 
18, 2005 from 4-9 p.m. at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, September 19, 
2005 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri, 
with Rev. Kevin Farr and Rev. Jesse Parrett officiating. Musical 
selections were provided by vocalists Bruce Turnbough (cousin), Kay 
and Robert Housewright and Joyce Vaughn and accompanist Helen 
Platter.
Committal prayers and interment was in Brown Cemetery, 
located on the original Brown homestead, rural Steelville, Missouri. 
Serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were former 
colleagues, elementary school principals of Ferguson-Florissant 
School District.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton 
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.


Homer Ensly Perkins

Homer Ensly Perkins, son of Rebecca Jane Snoddy and John 
Washington Perkins, was born Monday, December 14, 1915 on the family 
farm 3.5 miles west of Steelville, Missouri.
He passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2005, in 
Missouri Baptist Hospital at Sullivan, Missouri.
On November 6, 1938, in Waynesville, Missouri, he was 
united in marriage to Mary Virginia Burroughs of Thomasville, 
Missouri and to this union two sons were born, Robert Charles 
Perkins and James Burroughs Perkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and 
Rebecca Perkins, his wife Virginia Perkins and one son James 
Perkins. Also one sister Flossie Wright and husband Lewy, six 
brothers and wives, Warren and Fern Housewright Perkins, Curtis and 
Bernice Gibbons Perkins, Grant and Evelyn Gibbons Perkins, Lawrence 
(Tick) and Lucille Baloun Perkins, Kenneth and Bernie Hopkins 
Perkins and Arlie Perkins.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving son 
Bob Perkins of Steelville, Missouri, his wonderful daughter-in-law 
Marti Perkins of Naples, Florida and three grandchildren and 
families: Jamie and husband Rob Sweeney of Manningtree, England, 
Robert "Bobby" Perkins and wife Casey of Atlanta, Georgia and 
Russell Perkins of Rolla, Missouri, nephews, nieces and many friends 
and extended family.
He was a member of Steelville Presbyterian Church and 
served both as Deacon and Elder. In 1964, he and wife Virginia 
represented the state of Missouri as Skippers of the Mariners, a 
young couples organization of the Presbyterian Church. Homer and 
Virginia also represented the state of Missouri at the Mariners 
National Convention in Kearny, Nebraska. He was also a member of 
Lebanon Lodge #77 since 1939.
He served his community many years as a businessman, a 
leader in civic and community organizations, including the Boy 
Scouts, was an original member of the Steelville Booster Club, City 
Alderman, Steelville School Board, Steelville Homes, Finance Fund 
Raising Committee for the Brown Shoe Company expansion and when San 
Val came to town, Crawford County Welfare Board and the Crawford 
County Selective Service System. He and his family helped in 
obtaining the land for the new Steelville Community Park. He has 
served as Commander of both the American Legion and VFW posts.
After graduating from High School in 1934, Homer held 
many jobs, including working at Chaumire Farms, Steelville Post 
Office, Crawford County Collector, TNT Plant in Weldon Springs, 
Oregon County Farmers General Merchandise Store and Stough Meat 
Market.
During World War II Homer served overseas in the 
European Theatre as a rifleman with E, F and H Companies, 2nd 
Battalion of the 313rd Infantry Regiment of the 79th Infantry 
Division. He saw much front line duty and was awarded many medals. 
The two he was very proud of were the Combat Infantry Badges and the 
Bronze Star. His unit was awarded five Bronze stars for taking part 
in five major campaigns, Normandy, Northern France, Alsace Lorraine, 
Rhineland and Central Europe.
Homer joined the Gibson Lumber Company as a partner in 
1950. When Mr. Gibson retired in 1968, Homer and Virginia purchased 
his interest and the company was changed to Perkins Lumber Company. 
They each worked there together until their retirement in 1980.
He loved fishing, hunting and all sports, especially 
high school basketball. He was a devoted and loving son, brother, 
brother-in-law, father, grandfather, father-in-law, uncle, cousin, 
friend and neighbor. He will be missed.
Homer Ensly Perkins lay in state 4-8 p.m. Saturday, 
September 24, 2205, at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 
25, 2005 in the Britton Chapel, with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. 
Musical selections were provided by Debris Bell and Mark Perkins. 
Committal prayers and interment was in Steelville Cemetery with full 
Military Honors. Honoring Homer as pallbearers were Ron Aubrecht, 
Bobby Perkins, John Perkins, Neil Perkins, Edwin Wright and Johnny 
Wright.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton 
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.


Leava Cleo Scott

Leava Cleo Gillam Scott passed to be with Christ on 
Friday, September 16, 2005 in Rolla, Missouri, surrounded by her 
loving family.
Mrs. Scott was born on Saturday, April 24, 1920 in 
Courtois, Missouri to James Preston Gillam and Effie Annie Watts 
Gillam.
She confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized in 
1958 in Steelville, Missouri. She spent her youth and teen years on 
the family farm in the rural communities of Courtois and Good Water, 
Missouri. It was here that she met Harlin Scott of the same area and 
they were married on November 20, 1941. To this marriage was born 
one son, Lovell P. Scott. Soon the family moved to Steelville, 
Missouri where they had a small farm. They lived in the area until 
her death.
Cleo, as her family and friends knew her, enjoyed the 
farm life and until health no longer permitted. She took great pride 
in gardening, her farm animals and the general atmosphere of the 
outdoors. She was an excellent chef and delighted family and 
visitors to her home with delicious meals and tasty treats. Her 
baked hams were noteworthy far and wide.
She will be missed by her family and many friends.
She leaves her husband, Harlin P. Scott of Steelville, 
Missouri; their son Lovell Scott of Moscow Mills, Missouri; 
granddaughter Kathy Rosler and husband Joe Rosler, St. Charles, 
Missouri; grandson James Scott and wife Denise of Moscow Mills, 
Missouri; great grandson Travis Scott, of the same address.
She will also be missed by sisters-in-law Eula Ogle of 
Sullivan, Missouri and Geneva Scott of Viburnum, Missouri. Her 
family was an integral part of her life. Cleo will be remembered 
fondly by her extended family of many cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
a host of friends.
Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her mother and 
father, Preston and Effie Gillam; four brothers Reldon (Joe) and 
Mildred Gillam, Ralph Gillam, Radis Gillam and Lelburn Gillam; and 
two sisters Rita Gillam and Zelma and Bertis Boulch.
Leava Cleo Scott lay in state from 4-8 p.m. with Eastern 
Star services at 7 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at the Britton 
Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 
19, 2005 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. 
Rev. Beers and Rev. Thomas Slovensky, Sr. provided the musical 
selections. Committal prayers and interment was in Steelville 
Cemetery. Honoring Cleo as pallbearers were James Scott, Thomas 
Slovensky, Donald Vaughn and Dick Randolph.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton 
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.


Grant Holmes Shank

Grant Holmes Shank of Cuba, Missouri was born on July 
18, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio to the union of Leigh Holmes Shank and 
Laura V. Kolb Shank and passed away on Friday, September 23, 2005 at 
Cuba Manor at the age of 87 years 2 months and 5 days.
Grant was united in marriage December 8, 1945 to Fern L. 
Bremer in Muncie, Indiana.
Grant worked as a draftsman for Fleming Mfg. Co, was an 
active member of the Cuba Senior Center and a cattle farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Fern; two 
sisters Frances Ary and Virginia and husband Jay Brown; and one 
brother Kenneth K. Shank.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from life are one 
brother Fred D. and wife Mary Jo Shank of Dayton, Ohio; three 
nieces; three nephews, other family members and dear friends.
Grant was a wonderful loving husband, brother, uncle and 
good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 
2005 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service 
was held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 26 at Britton Funeral Home. 
Brother Mark Jennings officiating. Interment Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, 
Missouri.



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