Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of October 16, 2012
Mary Ann Baumann
Mary Ann Baumann, nee Lathrop, of Steelville, Missouri was born
January 19, 1931 in Miles City, Montana to Herbert C. and Susan Gaines
(Flanagan) Lathrop and passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012 at Delmar
Gardens in Chesterfield, Missouri at the age of 81 years.
After graduating from nursing school and becoming a registered nurse, she
was united in marriage on June 17, 1952 in Miles City, Montana to
Dr. Albert R. Baumann.
In 1955, she and her husband moved to Steelville, Missouri where he began
his new medical practice.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Steelville for
over 56 years. She was involved in all aspects of the church from being
on the local church board and Arch Diocese of Jefferson City to helping
at the Holy Cross School and to her many contributions of time to the
convents.
She was the Assistant Editor to the Steelville Star for several years,
worked as the bookkeeper for her husband, Dr. Baumann, 4-H leader, Boy
Scouts Leader besides teaching all of her children to play baseball,
basketball and archery. Mary Ann hobbies were coin and stamp collecting,
being an avid reader, a wine collector, painting, taking her family to
the Fox in St. Louis and to the St. Louis Blues games.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Susan Lathrop;
husband, Dr. Albert Baumann; brother, Herbert J. Lathrop; and sister,
Gaines Susan Lathrop Brath.
She is survived by her children, Raymond John Baumann and wife Christine
of Ellisville, Missouri, Mary Ann “Honey” Swiney, Herbert Joseph Baumann,
Albert Raymond Baumann Jr. and wife Laurie, Michael William Baumann and
Vicky, all of Ballwin, Missouri, Theresa Marie Ives and husband Steve of
Cuba, Missouri, David Anthony Baumann and wife Dotty of Manchester,
Missouri, Patrick Joseph Baumann and wife Angela of Eureka, Missouri and
Susan Marie Clonts and husband Michael of Stanton, Missouri; 33 grand-
children; seven great grandchildren; special niece, Patti Brath Skinner
of Denver, Colorado; special sister-in-law, Terri Lathrop of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. until time of service on Saturday,
October 13, 2012 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Steelville,
Missouri.
A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Steelville, Missouri with Father James
Finder as officiate.
Prelude and postlude were played by Deloris Bell. Granddaughter Bridget
Clonts also played while other granddaughters Stephanie Crawford and
Mary Ann Smith were the vocalists.
Serving at the altar were Joe and Jake Howdeshell.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Cuba,
Missouri.
Casket bearers were the family, Raymond Baumann, Herbert Baumann, Albert
Baumann, Michael Baumann, David Baumann, Patrick Baumann and Steve Ives.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.
Linda Renee Bunk
Linda Renee Bunk of Sullivan, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on
December 10, 1955 to Jane Ida Stanley and Norman Shoults, Sr. and passed
away at her home on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the age of 56 years,
10 months and 1 day.
She was raised and lived in St. Louis, Missouri until her freshman year
in high school when the family moved to Sullivan, Missouri.
Upon high school graduation, Linda obtained an Associates of Science degree
as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She later was employed at Dr. Matt
Tiefenbrunn’s office.
On October 1, 1980, Linda was married to Donald L. Bunk in Sullivan,
Missouri.
Being small in stature she was huge in presence. Linda was a daring
individual who loved motorcycling, riding dirt bikes and four-wheeling. She
was a strong athlete and was a player on several of the city league
softball teams and volleyball town teams. She had a strapping personality
and was known by her family and friends as an “ox.”
Once a week, generally on Saturday morning, she would meet with her
“breakfast club” at the former Bobber Café in Sullivan to chat with her
many friends and “solve the world’s problems.” She would also talk on the
phone for hours on end and enjoyed a good story shared by friends. Linda
was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan and helped with the
children’s church program.
She was preceded by her father, Norman Shoults, Sr. and her brother,
Norman Shoults, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Don; one son, Chris Bunk and wife Jenny
of Smithville, Missouri; two daughters, Jamie Mueller and husband Michael
of Steelville, Missouri and Mallory Beyreis and husband Chad of Sullivan,
Missouri; her mother, Jane Shoults of Sullivan; one grandson, Tyler
Blankenship; a sister-in-law, Mary Shoults of St. Louis, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Saturday evening, October 13, 2012 at the
Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri and on Sunday at 1 p.m. until
time of service at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2012 from
Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan with Pastor G. Scott Perry officiating.
Interment was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan,
Missouri.
Ada Mae Chapman
Ada Mae Chapman of Rolla formerly of Cuba was born November 13, 1910 at
Bollinger County, Missouri to the union of John Henry and Hattie
(nee: Richard) Newell and left from this life on Monday, October 8, 2012
at Rolla Manor at the age of 101 years 10 months 26 days.
Ada was born when William Howard Taft was our 27th president and her life
had spanned 18 presidents. When she was born, the telephone was rare, cars
almost non-existent and electrical power available in only a few large
cities. It was a horse and buggy time and they washed their clothes by board
in the spring nearby and had lines to hang them on to dry. She has been
witness to many of the great events that have shaped our nation, including
the flu pandemic, two World Wars, the Great Depression and the Korean and
Vietnam wars.
In 1925 Ada married Chester Punnell and they lived in Valley Park and Ada
helped take care of her younger siblings after her mom passed away in 1926.
Before the age of 25, Ada had lost three siblings, three babies, her mother
and her husband.
In her late 30’s, Ada went to California with a friend. She lived in
San Diego and loved to go dancing, but ultimately decided to move back to
St. Louis because she missed her friends and family. She traveled back
on a three day train ride. Her entire family was waiting at Union Station
to greet her; they all wanted her to go home with them. It was in St. Louis
that she met the love of her life Clayton Chapman. They were married in
March of 1951.
After retirement they moved to Cuba where they lived until Clayton passed
away on October 24, 1995. They were happily married 44 years. While living
in Cuba Ada was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Ada is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; three brothers; five
sisters; grandson, Greg Chapman and other relatives and friends.
Those who are left to treasure her memory and to continue her legacy are
her step children, Clayton C. Jr. “Sonny” and wife Carol Chapman of Baldwin
City, Kansas and Betty Ann and husband Pete Baumann of Kennewick, Washington;
seven grandchildren, Christy, Sharon, Chris, Mark, Cindy, Eric and Amy; three
great grandchildren; a very special great nephew, John and wife Nancy Terrill
of Rolla, Missouri; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great
nieces, great-great nephews, great-great-great nieces, great-great-great
nephews, great-great-great-great nieces, great-great-great-great nephews and
a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service were at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Mizell
Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Knight officiating. Special music will be “One
Day at a Time” and “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” by Darlene Cape and Don
Britton.
Interment and prayers will follow at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.
Sally Lou Graber
Sally Lou Graber of Rolla, Missouri was born June 15, 1929 to Ernest and
Zoie (Parker) Fiebelman in Steelville, Missouri and passed away
September 21, 2012 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at the age
of 83 years.
She married George Herbert Grieg on December 29, 1951, in Arkansas while
Herb was on leave from flight school. To this union, one son was born.
Herb was killed in a mysterious plane crash in Alaska while serving his
country as a Navy flyer.
Sally later married Robert (Bob) Graber on May 11, 1963 in Rolla, Missouri
and to this union two daughters were born.
Sally loved life, people, humor, laughter, her family, her work at the
Cerebral Palsy School and writing stories.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Zoie Fiebelman; three
siblings, “Mick” Worley, Jake Fiebelman and “Pat” Hall.
She is survived by her husband, “Bob” Graber; three children and their
spouses, Doug and Karen Fiebelman, Ann and Randy Flanagin and Beth and Steve
Borders; eight grandchildren; one great granddaughter; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the
Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2012
at the Boss Cemetery in Boss, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home of Rolla,
Missouri.
Garry M. Hix, Sr.
Garry M. Hix, Sr. of Leasburg, Missouri was born to Jerry M. and Ruby
(Wiseman) Hix on August 19, 1944 in Windsor, Missouri and passed away
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan,
Missouri at the age of 68 years.
Garry was a 42-year member of Iron Workers Local #688 and was employed
at Steelweld Equipment Company. He honorably served his country in the
U.S. Navy. His life revolved around the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, he
served in many different positions over 34 years with Bourbon Troop
#429 and Sullivan Troop #444.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry M. Hix and Ruby (Wiseman)
Hix and one sister, Judith Ann Hix.
He is survived by his companion, Patricia Bunton of Leasburg, Missouri;
three children, Garry M. Hix, Jr. and friend Ruth Coffman of Steelville,
Missouri, Cindy and husband Ronald Deadmond of Leasburg, Missouri and
Terri and husband Scott Trokey of Potosi, Missouri; four sisters, Carolyn
and husband Dale Lyons of Oak Grove, Missouri, Vanetta and husband Donald
Slagle of North Kansas City, Missouri, Ronda and husband Tom Anson of
Maryville, Illinois and Shandy and husband Kevin Vollrath of Lawrence,
Kansas; one brother, Wayne and wife Betty Weppner of Sullivan, Missouri;
step-mother, Beverly Hix of Overbrook, Kansas; like a mother, Charlotte
Austin of Sullivan, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; two step grandchildren,
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at the
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. at the
First United Methodist Church in Bourbon, Missouri with Pastor Tony
Amato and Pastor Judy Jeffery.
Interment with full military honors followed at the Bourbon Cemetery,
Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Virginia Marie Shelton
Virginia Marie Shelton of Cuba, Missouri was born on December 1, 1923 in
Bismarck, Missouri and passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at her home
in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 88 years.
Virginia retired from Gibbs Care Center after several years of dedicated
service. She enjoyed reading, bingo, gardening, traveling and spending time
with family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Holt and Nancy (Campbell)
Sellers; two children, Carol Jean Lofton and Ronald Gene Turnbough; three
grandchildren, Eddie Brewster, Joseph Nicholson and Michael Lofton; two
brothers, Andrew Lee Holt and Jesse Gale Holt.
She is survived by her six children, Lee “Sonny” and wife Pauline Turnbough
of Seymour, Missouri, Ruth Nicholson of Wortham, Missouri, Susan Pierson of
Houston, Texas, Cheryl Pitts, Mike and wife Deborah Shelton and Tina
Shelton, all of Cuba, Missouri; one brother, Curtis Holt of Cuba, Missouri;
17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 12 great great grandchildren;
other relatives and friends.
As per her wishes cremation rites were accorded with inurnment at Boone
Creek Cemetery, Licking, Missouri.
Memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. at
Virginia’s home 803 West Spencer St. Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
John H. Thompson, Jr.
John H. Thompson, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri passed away Sunday,
October 7, 2012 at the age of 86 years.
He is survived by his wife, Angeline Thompson (nee Maurantonio) of Cuba,
Missouri; two daughters, Patricia A. and husband Jack Lee of Cuba, Missouri
and Rose and husband James Osborn of Louisiana, Missouri; one son,
John H. Thompson III of St. Louis, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
John was cremated and a private service will be held at a later date at
Ft. Leonard Wood State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
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Blanche Rosetta West
Blanche Rosetta West of Cuba, Missouri was born Tuesday, April 16, 1935
at home in Rogersville, Missouri to Avery and Vernia (nee Morgan) Barton
and passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of
77 years.
Blanche was united in marriage to Marion G. West on December 27, 1954 at
St. Louis, Missouri and they were happily married 45 years when Marion
passed away Blanche spent her life taking care of her family and home.
She babysat nearly her whole life, starting with being the oldest child of
13, she helped with all of her little brothers and sisters, then she raised
her own family and grandchildren and for the last many years she has babysat
for friends. She always considered all of the children she babysat as her
grandchildren and they are considered her as grandma.
Blanche walked and exercised every day. She could still jump rope and do
25 pushups. She read her bible and prayed every day that the Lord would
watch over her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Vernia Barton; husband,
Marion West on January 25, 2000; one grandson, Christian West and seven
brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her children, Cherry West of Cuba, Missouri, Cindy
and husband Mike Medlock of Cuba, Missouri, Betty and husband Doug Brock
of Kansas City, Missouri, Janey and husband Ernest Crider of Cuba,
Missouri and Scott and wife Kayla West of Cuba, Missouri; 20 grandchildren;
nine great grandchildren and one more on the way; four brothers; one
sister; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at
the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside service was at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at the
Kinder Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
George W. West
George W. West of Sullivan, Missouri was born on December 21, 1914 at
Leasburg, Missouri to Pearl and Harriet Ann (Cresswell) West and passed
away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the age of 97 years, 9 months and
18 days.
He lived the majority of his life in the Leasburg area and later moved to
the Japan area near Sullivan, Missouri. He was employed at Onondaga Cave
for 10 years before working as a tool grinder at the former Ramsey Plant
in Sullivan. George later retired from there. He had also worked at
various other jobs, which included the former Curtis-Wright Aircraft
Company during W.W.II, WPA projects and working in the timber trade.
He was married to Thelma Kimes who preceded him in death in 1974. George
was later married to Helen B. Rose. She too, preceded him in death in 2009.
George was known for his fondness in woodworking and music and all kinds of
musical instruments, mainly the banjo. He was a faithful member of
Crossroads Baptist Church of Leasburg for over 60 years and was a Deacon
there for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Harriet West; wives,
Thelma and Helen; half-brother, Royal King; four brothers, Floyd, Everett,
Bert and Oral West; one sister, Zelona West Helker and one stepdaughter,
Rosalie Elliott.
He is survived by three children, Donald West and wife Vera of Sullivan,
Missouri, Janet Isgrigg and husband John of Bland, Missouri and Larry
West and wife Janet of Sullivan, Missouri; two step-daughters, Barbara
Dillon of Bourbon, Missouri and Delores Martin of Crestwood, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 4-8 p.m. at the
Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri and on Friday, October 12, 2012
at 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at Crossroads Baptist
Church, Leasburg, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012
from Crossroads Baptist Church at Leasburg, Missouri with Pastor Lane
Allen officiating.
Interment was in the Lea Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan,
Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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