Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of October 26, 2011
Betty Ruth Anderson
Betty Ruth Anderson of St. James, Missouri was born on April 28, 1921 to
Paul Willliam and Mida Vance (Putman) Green and passed away
October 15, 2011 at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 17 days.
Betty sang in St. Louis from the time she was 19 with big bands on board
the Admiral Riverboat, in clubs in downtown St. Louis and later in Gaslight
Square at the Palace nightclub.
At the age of 23, Betty met her first husband, Art Preis, when they were
both musicians at KMOS radio. She described a vivid memory that as a
little girl standing near the stage on the Admiral Riverboat, while her
parents played cards, on the afternoon excursions, she dreamed of singing
on that stage.
She traveled with the USO to Eastern Military camps during the 1940’s and
also sang at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago.
She and Bob bought a farm near Cherryville in the 1970’s to raise horses
and enjoy retirement. From there she attended St. James Trinity Episcopal
Church, and upon her husband’s death, moved to St. James. Here, she met
and married Dr. James Anderson. From their marriage in 1985, until his death
in 1997, they lived in Doc Anderson’s home on West Scioto, across from the
James Memorial Library.
About her meeting Jim Anderson, Betty told a marvelous story about fate
and destiny. When Betty and Bob Preis were in their busy careers with KNOX
in downtown St. Louis, Betty stopped in at the local Lammert’s department
store one evening on her way home. She fell in love with a floor lamp there,
an antique made from an authentic American flintlock rifle, and rushed
home to get Bob to see it and buy it. When they got there, it had been
sold “to a doctor from down around Salem, somewhere.”
Twenty-five years later when she first was a guest in Jim Anderson’s
home, well.... there was that lamp. He joked that she married him for
the lamp.
She attended Beaumonth High School on Natural Bridge Road, which was so
close to the old Cardinals Ballpark, that they could hear the cheering.
She was preceded in death are her parents, Paul William and Mida Vance
Green and sister, Virginia Lee Green
She is survived by her niece, Katherine LeRoy and John Jedd of New York;
nephew, Michael LeRoy of Texas and his daughter Amy LeRoy and dear friends,
Gary and Marge Huffman of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Memorial service was conducted on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. at
the Trinity Episcopal Church in St. James, Missouri with Father Steve
Barber officiating.
Burial was in the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.
Robert William Breuer
Robert William Breuer, “Bill”, was born on March 3, 1931, in St. James,
Missouri and passed away on October 14, 2011.
Bill received a BS degree in Commerce from Southwest Missouri State,
upon graduation he served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He joined
Shell Oil Company in 1955, retiring in 1990.
Since 1971, he had been a faithful member of Tallowood Baptist Church and
served in the Preschool Ministry for many years. During his life, he
enjoyed coaching Little League baseball, girl’s softball, golfing and
traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lillian Breuer.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth of 58 years and great grandson, Devon;
his children, Rhonda and husband Walter, Brad and wife Carmen, Janice and
husband Stacey; grandchildren, Lisa, Zack and wife Tina, Chris, Stephen
and Krista; great grandchildren, Alyssa and J.R.; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Tallowood
Baptist Church in the chapel reception area, along with a memorial service
and reception on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 beginning at 1 p.m. in the
chapel at Tallowood Baptist Church.
Arrangements under the direction of the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home,
Houston, Texas.
Allene Marie “Polly” Brockman
Allene Marie “Polly” Brockman of Jacksonville, Florida was born to Luther
and Leona (Cockrum) Woodham on February 3, 1937 in Dallas, Texas and passed
away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Community Hospice in Jacksonville, Florida
at the age of 74 years.
Polly started out as a homemaker raising her children, she then became a
hairdresser and later was a Restaurant Manager for the Flaming Pit and Po
Folks Restaurants. Her hobbies included playing bingo, card and board games,
walking on the beach, shopping and collecting porcelain dolls until Mark
passed away. She enjoyed spending time with her family and cooking their
favorite meals when they would come to visit.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Luther and Leona Woodham;
former husband, Fred Tinker, Jr. two children Marcus “Mark” and Kathleen
“Katie” Tinker; two brothers, Cotton Woodham and Sonny Woodham; three
sisters, Hannah Brown, Mildred Huffstutler and Jean Cook; three
brothers-in-law, Bill Huffstutler, Adolph Huffstutler and Randolph Cook.
She is survived by four children, Lawrence “Larry” and wife Brenda Tinker
of Affton, Missouri, Christopher “Chris” and wife Terry Tinker of High
Ridge, Missouri, Phillip Tinker of Jacksonville, Florida, Vicky and husband
James Sparks of Jacksonville, Florida; nine grandchildren, Danny, Amy,
Brian (Robin), Christin, Heather, Amanda, Ashley, Sara and J.C.; 10 great
grandchildren, Saturn, Damion, Carter, Mason, Trent, Kiley, Sydney, Jackson,
Cameron and Grant; two sisters, Margie Huffstutler and Judy Katzer;
brother-in-law, Onis Brown; sister-in-law, Tina “Tiny” Woodham; special
friends, June Shy of Jefferson City, Missouri and Betty Munsonof
Jacksonville, Florida; beloved dog Buddy; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 22, 2011 10 a.m. until time of
service 1 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor
Don Martin, officiating.
Interment followed at the Sellers Cemetery in Davisville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
George LeRoy Carey
George LeRoy Carey of Steelville, Missouri was born in Steelville, Missouri
on Thursday, October 8, 1942 to Cleton Warren and Helen Marie Garrison Carey
and passed away at his home on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of
69 years and 13 days.
George married Ina Britton on January 27, 1962 at Davisville Assembly of
God Church and to this union six children were born.
He was employed for more than 25 years at Brown Shoe Company, Steelville,
Missouri as a heel turner. He later worked and retired from Integram
St. Louis Seating Company, Pacific, Missouri. His hobbies were hunting,
fishing, playing softball, watching the St. Louis Cardinal ball team, making
birdhouses, selling tools and bowling for more than 25 years at Steelville
and Cuba bowling lanes. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved his family very
much.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cleton Carey; two sons, Clayton
Eugene Carey and Dempsey LeRoy Carey; infant twin sisters; parents-in-law,
Roy and Alice Britton; brothers-in-law, James Albert Britton, Alfred Beers
and Donnie Compton and one great grandson, Ryan Goebel.
He is survived by his wife, Ina Carey and his mother, Helen Gray, all of
Steelville, Missouri; daughters, Pamela Hollins of Washington, Missouri and
Donna Burke of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; sons, Cleton Carey and Estel (Stacie)
Carey, all of Steelville, Missouri; brother, Deward (Cheri) Gray of Cuba,
Missouri; sisters, Caroline (Paul) Fulliam and Lorrine Hicks, all of
Steelville, Missouri and Harriet (James) Rector of Cuba, Missouri;
sisters-in-law, Margaret Beers of Steelville, Freda Britton of Arnold,
Missouri and Ima Compton of Lebanon, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Monday, October 24, 2011 from 6-9 p.m. and funeral service
was Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Jerry Beers and Pastor Rodney Martin
officiating.
Burial at the Steelville Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the
Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.
Louis Lloyd DeMorrow
Louis Lloyd DeMorrow of Viburnum, Missouri was born on Thursday,
November 19, 1925 in Lakeside, Michigan to Lloyd Harold and Cecilia Mae
Billings DeMorrow and passed away in his home on Saturday, October 15, 2011
at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 26 days.
Louis served his country honorably in the United States Army and Navy.
He married Ruby Kate Kelley on May 12, 1958 and to this union they raised
seven children.
He made a profession of faith during the 1970’s. He was a member of the
Faithway Baptist Church, Union City, California where he served as a deacon
and Sunday School teacher. He was a member of the Teamsters Union Local #70
and was a truck driver for Fleming Foods. Louis was a hard worker and loving
father who provided for his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Cecilia DeMorrow;
brother, Michael DeMorrow; sister, Cordelia Smith; children, Dianna Rosemary
Killeen and Michael Arthur DeMorrow; son-in-law, Ray Hicks; brothers-in-law,
Willie Smith, Jack Horner and Robert Kelley and sister-in-law, Rosa Lee
Reyes.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby of the home; children, Linda Charlotte
Hicks of Louisville, Nebraska, Vincent DeMorrow, Patricia Carol DeMorrow,
Theresa (Dana) Louise Faddis, and Kelley (Willie) Sutherland, all of
Viburnum, Missouri; son-in-law, John Killeen of Pecadero, California;
brothers, Wilfred (Mie) DeMorrow of Three Oaks, Michigan, Thomas (Yvonne)
DeMorrow of Las Vegas, Nevada, David (Shirley) DeMorrow of Camden, Arkansas;
sisters, Bernadette (Andy) Kelly of Viburnum, Missouri and Teresa (Paul)
Keller of Statesville, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Joan DeMorrow of
Three Oaks, Michigan, Mickey Horner of Viburnum, Missouri and Tina Childers
of Stockton, California; 20 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 20 great
great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Memorial service is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at First Baptist
Church, Viburnum, Missouri with Rev. Michael Knight and Bro. Nathan Irre
officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Robert “Bob” Garland Douglas
Robert “Bob” Garland Douglas was born December 1, 1928 in Sligo, Missouri
and passed away October 14, 2011 in Salem, Missouri at the age of 82 years.
On February 5, 1994 Bob Douglas was united in marriage to Hazel (Bryant)
Ives.
Bob enjoyed deer and turkey hunting, loved to fish and making garden.
He was a member of the Salem Pentecostal Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lula (Ferrell) Douglas;
a daughter, Janet Richards; daughter and son-in-law, Harlene and George
Sampson; three brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Douglas; children, Wayne Douglas and
wife Cindy of Crystal City, Missouri, Terry Ives and wife Linda of Salem,
Missouri, Karen Hane and husband Mike of Salem, Missouri, Keith Ives and
wife Debbie of Colorado State and Judy Light and husband Hershel of
Steelville, Missouri; sister, Lola Mae; special nephew, George Bauman and
wife Donna of Hillsboro, Missouri; several grandchildren; great
grandchildren; great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was held October 17, 2011 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem
chapel with Bro. Nick Smith and Bro. Bill Stack officiating. A eulogy was
provided by George Bauman. Special recorded music was played.
Pallbearers were Jared Ives, Brad Ives, Russell Dennis, Travis Sampson,
George Bauman, and Wayne Douglas. Honorary pallbearers were John Schafer,
Larry Buettner, Nick Buettner, Hershel Light, Keith Ives, Terry Ives, Jim
Hayes and Eric Douglas.
Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri.
Joseph Andrew Ford
Joseph Andrew Ford of Ellis, Kansas, formerly of St. James, Missouri, was
born on August 25, 1962 in Phelps County, Missouri to Robert (Bob) and
Dorothy (Loughridge) Ford and passed away on October 16, 2011 at the age of
49 years, 1 month and 21 days.
Joe Ford enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time with family and friends.
He mostly enjoyed being with his children. Joe was a lover of the outdoors,
and driving country roads. Joe worked as a drywaller most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Jody Ford of Ellis, Kansas; three daughters,
Andrea Lynn Ford and Elizabeth Ellen Ford of St. James, Missouri and Melissa
Jean Ford of Steelville, Missouri; parents, Robert and Dorothy Ford of Silex,
Missouri formerly of St. James, Missouri; five sisters, Ruth Winfield of
Rolla, Missouri, Vicki Brown and husband Jimmy of St. James, Missouri, Annie
Roark of Cuba, Missouri, Cathy LynnnThedell and husband Vance of Springfield,
Missouri, Bobbie Jean Wallace and husband James of Rolla, Missouri; five
grandchildren, Arron Jr. Beakley, Justin Beakley, Jadon Ford, Joseph
Schonfieild and David Woodard; one granddaughter, Susie Woodard; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at the Jones
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Memorial service was conducted at 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at
the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Hubert Roark and Mick
Thrasher officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral
Home in St. James, Missouri.
Robin Jean Green
Robin Jean Green of Cherryville, Missouri was born February 10, 1960 in
Steelville, Missouri to Corbett and Betty Smith Green and passed away
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Gibbs Care Center at the age of 51 years.
Robin attended Center Ridge Pentecostal Church and she enjoyed attending
the Mid American Mountain Rendezvous meetings.
She was preceded in death by her father, Corbett Green and one grandson,
Corey Robert Green.
She is survived by her mother, Betty Green of Davisville, Missouri; one
son, Corey Green of Cherryville, Missouri; one daughter, Tonya Lee Mason
of Cherryville, Missouri; four brothers, Ronnie Green and Roger Green and
wife Patricia, all of Cherryville, Missouri, Allen Green and wife Lisa of
Sligo, Missouri and Michael Green and wife Karen of Caledonia, Missouri;
two sisters, Tammy McCartney and husband Pat of House Springs, Missouri
and LaDonna Alvey and husband Chester of Steelville, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Christopher Michael Green, Aerieonna S. LaRue and Adrian
Shane LaRue; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2011 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Bob
Coleman and Pastor Harrison Brown officiating. Special music of “Hello
Central, Give me Heaven” and “I’ll Fly Away” was sung by Rev. Bob Coleman,
Carol Coleman and Bonnie Martin accompanied on piano by Shirley Brown.
Other music of “Angels Among Us” was also played.
Committal prayer and burial were in the Gregory Cemetery at Cherryville,
Missouri. Special music of “Will the Circle be Unbroken” was sung by
Rev. Bob and Carol Coleman.
Casket bearers were Jason Green, Wesley Green, Mike Hicks, Robert Smith,
Patrick McCartney and Sean McCartney. Arrangements under the direction of
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri.
Dr. Jack Kessinger
Dr. Jack Kessinger, of Rolla, Missouri was born Andrew Jackson Kessinger III
on May 20, 1938, in Neosho, Missouri, to Dr. Andrew Jackson “A.J.”
Kessinger II and Wilma (Butler) Kessinger and passed away Friday,
October 21, 2011, at the age of 73 years.
On August 17, 1957, he married Virginia Chase and they were later blessed
with three children.
Dr. Jack served as Cub Scout Master, several years as a City Alderman,
Mayor of Viburnum, Missouri for 14 years, Worshipful Master of the
Viburnum Masonic Lodge, and a Founding Father of The Chamber of Commerce
in Viburnum.
Professionally he maintained a private practice for 48 years in Missouri.
He was active in the Missouri State Chiropractic Assn (MSCA) where he
served as District Representative, State Secretary, and State President.
Dr. Jack was Missouri PAC Representative and Secretary (MSCA).
He was also Delegate to the American Chiropractic Assn (ACA) for the
state of Missouri. He served as President of the ACA Council on
Diagnosis & Internal Disorders (DABCI).
Dr. Kessinger was editor and chief of The Original Internist healthcare
journal. He was a nationally acclaimed lecturer and teacher of the
DABCI council throughout the United States.
He was the recipient of numerous awards for his work as a Chiropractic
Internist and a Naturopathic Physician. He received the National Frank
Hoffman Journalism Award in 1999 and 2005, the R. Michael Cessna Educator
Award in 2001 and 2002, the ACA Flynn Lynch Memorial Award in 2006,
Missouri Chiropractor of the Year in 1991 and 2002, MSCA Lifetime
Achievement Award in 2007, Missouri Educator of the Year in 2008, and
Perpetual Lifetime Member/Fellow of the International College of
Chiropractors in 2007. He was honored with a Resolution for Distinguished
Service on behalf of the chiropractic profession on the floor of The
Missouri House of Representatives by Representative Charles Portwood,
DC in July 2008.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Clint Kessinger; sister,
Dr. Marilyn Schneller; daughter-in-law, Tammy Kessinger, and an infant
granddaughter, Zoe Kessinger.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Kessinger of the home; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Dr. Jay and Joy Kessinger of Rolla, and Drs. Robert and
Christina Kessinger of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; one brother, Dr. Jess
Kessinger and wife Peggy of Carthage, Missouri; four grandchildren, Andrew
Jackson “Andy” Kessinger V and wife Cassie of Sarcoxie, Missouri, Zachary
Kessinger and Ashley Kessinger both of Rolla, Missouri and Eliana Virginia
Kessinger of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; brother-in-law, Carl Mensch and
wife Margie of Tucson, Arizona; other relatives and friends.
Visitation from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Null & Son
Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2011, at the First Assembly
of God in Rolla, Missouri.
Interment will follow in the Rolla City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in
Rolla, Missouri.
Donna Rene Lackey
Donna Rene Lackey of St. James, Missouri was born on April 7, 1949 in
Kansas City, Missouri to Donovan Erle and Doris Irene (Babcock) Kranich and
passed away at the Cuba Manor in Cuba, Missouri on October 20, 2011 at the
age of 62 years, 6 months, and 13 days.
Donna Kranich was united in marriage to Thomas Lackey in Las Vegas, Nevada
on December 7, 1989.
Donna loved doing gardening, and to do crafts. She loved to shop in
St. James all year. She loved to go to craft shows, flea markets and swap
meets. She loved goats, dogs, and to BBQ on the 4th of July, celebrating with
the family at the river. Most of all she enjoyed being with her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donovan Erle and Doris Irene
Kranich.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Dean Lackey of St. James, Missouri;
son, Robert Barnhill and wife Donna of Austin, Texas; daughter, April Durbin
and husband Tim of St. James, Missouri; sister, Delores Blood of Salem,
Missouri; five grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 10-11 a.m. at the Jones
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Memorial service was conducted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 11 a.m.
at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Dick Ridell
officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in
St. James, Missouri
Adolph Henry Mayer
Adolph Henry Mayer of Bourbon, Missouri was born on January 18, 1913 at
Campbellton, Missouri to Adolph and Catherine (Reigel) Mayer and passed
away at the Cuba Manor in Cuba, Missouri on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at
the age of 98 years.
He was raised in the Dutzow, Missouri area where he attended school.
Later in life, Adolph was employed by Schweissguth Brothers assembling
farm machinery. He was also a caretaker of land in the Bourbon area for
a time. He was known as a hard worker and loved baseball and followed the
St. Louis Cardinals avidly. Adolph also umpired baseball games in his
younger years in the Semi-Pro League of Eastern Missouri. He was a member
of Saint Vincent’s Catholic Church of Dutzow and later transferred to
Saint Francis Catholic Church in Bourbon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Catherine Mayer;
six brothers, Andrew, Louis, Fred, Alfred, Roy and Ray Mayer and three
sisters, Maita Mayer, Annie Roehrig and Helen Busch.
He is survived by many nieces and nephews in the Augusta and Dutzow area.
Visitation was held on Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service at
11 a.m. at the Southside Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011
from the Eaton Funeral Home, Southside Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri with
the Rev. Father James Finder officiating.
Interment was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in
Sullivan, Missouri.
Milton L. Morris
Milton L. Morris of Indian Hills in Cuba, Missouri was born Thursday,
June 4, 1936 at East St. Louis, Illinois to Milton Leroy and Mildred
(nee Enfield) Morris and passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at his home
in Indian Hills at the age of 75 years.
Milton was united in marriage to Jean “Mary Lou” Kricensky on July 21, 1962
at Belleville, Illinois. He was the proud father of three children.
Milton proudly served in the United States Army from September 2, 1959-
August 24, 1961 and then served in the Army Reserves until August 31, 1965.
After the service he joined the Local Labor Union #459 in Illinois and in
the late 1960’s he went to work in the gas department for Illinois Power
Company of Belleville where he retired from in 1992 after 25+ years of
dedicated service.
Milton was the Past Exalted Ruler of Fairview Heights Lodge #664, lifetime
member of the Cuba VFW Post 7147, former member of the Shrine and the Moose
Lodge. He graduated from Belleville Township High School West in 1953, where
he was the pitcher for the baseball team and after graduation Milton pitched
for the Cory League in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Being such an excellent
pitcher and avid baseball fan Milton tried out for the St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball Team one year during spring training.
Milton was a natural artist; he could sketch anyone or anything. He did
etchings on mirrors and granite, which can be found in many buildings from
Missouri to Illinois. Milton spent many hours enjoying the outdoors,
boating on the lake at Indian Hills, barbecue with family and friends and
his biggest buddy “Casey” the golden retriever. His famous saying was
“If you can’t have fun, get off the boat.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Milton L. Morris, Sr.;
three brothers, Edward, Russell and Johnny Bowman.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jean “Mary Lou” Morris of the home;
children, Michelle and husband Dean Garber of Cuba, Missouri, Michael Morris
of Fairview Heights, Illinois and Theresa Boyd of Glen Carbon, Illinois;
four grandchildren, Alex and Chase Garber of Cuba, Missouri, Megan Morris of
Fairview Heights, Illinois and David Boyd of Glen Carbon, Illinois; sister,
Mary Williams of Belleville, Illinois; other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at
the Cuba VFW Post 7147, Cuba, Missouri with a luncheon and storytelling
following. A second memorial gathering will be Thursday, October 27, 2011
from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. with an 11:30 A.M. Elk’s Service at the Fairview
Heights Elks Lodge, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Inurnment at the Valhalla Cemetery, Belleville, Illinois.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.
Karen Kay Parrett
Karen Kay Parrett of Cuba, Missouri was born on April 23, 1957 in
St. Louis, Missouri to June M. (nee Green) and Herbert Parrett and passed
away Friday, October 14, 2011 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 54 years.
Karen was united in marriage to Ronald Williams in April of 1975 and to
this union two sons were born.
Karen had worked for Casey’s and then at Dollar General Store in Cuba
before she became ill over a year ago. She enjoyed listening to music,
watching movies, going to yard sales, but what she truly treasured most
was spending time with her sons, grandchildren, family and friends.
Karen had been attending the ACTS Church of Cuba. She was member of
the Cherryville Baptist Church and had given her heart to the Lord several
years ago.
She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Parrett; step mother,
Flossie Parrett; step father, Jim Nash; one sister, Arahneil “Neil”
(nee Nash) Laycock.
She is survived by her mother, June M. Nash of Salem, Missouri; two sons,
Ronald “Brian” and wife Melissa Williams of Sullivan, Missouri and Jason
and wife Marsha Williams of Salem, Missouri; two brothers, Roger and wife
Goldie Parrett of Steelville, Missouri and David and wife Kathy Parrett
of Dixon, Missouri; one sister, Jacquelyn and husband Richard Overbee of
Salem, Missouri; one aunt, Violet Eatherton of St. Petersburg, Florida;
one uncle, Glen and wife Lucille Green of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives
and friends.
Funeral service was at noon on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the Mizell
Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri
Jerry Ross Perkins
Jerry Ross Perkins of Murfreesboro, Tennessee was born on April 12, 1941
in Steelville, Missouri and passed away in his home, on September 29, 2011
at the age of 70 years.
Jerry received Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the College-
Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio and his
doctorate degree from Boston University. For over 40 years at Middle
Tennessee State University in the School of Music, he was Professor of
Music, Head of the Piano Faculty, and co-founder/artistic director of the
Stones River Chamber Players.
Jerry made his professional debut as a concert pianist at New York’s
Town Hall. His professional career included playing concerts throughout
the United States and Europe. In addition to his performing, Jerry took
tremendous joy and pride as a teacher whose students have won many
competitions, been accepted into graduate schools throughout the country,
and are themselves in many cases, teachers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Perkins; mother, Bernice
Perkins and infant brother.
He is survived by his two sons, Curt of Nashville, Tennessee and Eliot of
Occoquan, Virginia; partner, Jon Howard of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation and memorial service were held on Saturday, October 8, 2011
at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Graveside service is Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant
Point Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating.
Local arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Christopher “Chris” A. Sharp
Christopher “Chris” A. Sharp of Leasburg, Missouri was born March 26, 1966
at Rolla, Missouri to Michael Sharp and Bonnie (nee Mayes) McSherry and
passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of
45 years.
Chris was united in marriage to Anne Wild and to this union two children
were born.
Chris enjoyed playing baseball and the drums when he was younger. If he had
his way you would always find him outside, hiking, exploring caves and he
was a natural born swimmer. He listened to Rock and Roll and country music,
attended his first Rock Concert at the age of 12, would read the National
Geographic magazine cover to cover and was a true “history buff”. He was a
very talented artist, great cook and collected maps.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Douglas McSherry; other
relatives and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Sharp; two children, Johnathon and
Irene Sharp, all of the home; mother, Bonnie McSherry of St. Louis,
Missouri; father, Michael Sharp of Delaware; one brother, John Sharp
of Kirksville, Missouri; three sisters, Erin and husband Erik Luckou of
Alexandria, Virginia, Kelly and husband Gary Wood of St. Louis, Missouri
and Tara and husband Taylor Bear of Joplin, Missouri; mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Dale Sr. and Audrey Wild of Leasburg, Missouri;
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dale Wild Jr. of Leasburg, Missouri,
David and wife Tina Wild of Cuba, Missouri, Michelle and husband Glen
Roussin of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Patrick and wife Kimberly Wild of
Leasburg, Missouri, Kathleen and husband Richard McKnight of Leasburg,
Missouri and Timothy Wild of Leasburg, Missouri; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011
at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the
Mizell Funeral Home with Father James Finder officiating.
Interment and prayer followed at the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Cleveland Lee Shoemake
Cleveland Lee Shoemake of Cuba, Missouri was born on Friday,
January 7, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to Cleveland E. and Alberta Jean
Glore Shoemake and passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 in Fenton, Missouri
at the age of 62 years, 9 months and 9 days.
He married Lillian Ann Hollingshead on August 4, 1993.
He was an automotive mechanic and enjoyed the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland E. and Alberta
Shoemake; brother, Thomas Earn Shoemake; three infant sisters, Ruthann,
Mary Jane and Stella Louise Shoemake.
He is survived by his wife Lillian of Cuba, Missouri; son, Eddie Shoemake;
stepson Andy Dobkins of Cuba, Missouri; brothers and sisters, Monroe
Shoemake, Eddie Shoemake, Bobby Shoemake, Jacob (Loretta) Shoemake, and
Sue (Grover) Barton, all of Steelville, Missouri, Sherry (Dennis) Blaser
of Potosi, Missouri, LaDonna Fulliam of Enid, Oklahoma and Judy (Charlie)
Neeley of Park Hills, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,
Margaret Anderson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Katherine McGee of Pacific,
Missouri, Betty (Chuck) Hilliard of Sullivan, Missouri, Ruby Brewer of
Arizona, David Hollingshead and Charlie (Vickie) Hollingshead, all of
Springfield, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and
funeral service at 1 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri with Rev. Tom Campbell officiating.
Burial was at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri
Charles William Shore
Charles William Shore of Owensville, Missouri was born in St. Louis,
Missouri on April 4, 1924 to William H. and Clara W. (Pietraschke) Shore
and passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his residence at the age of
87 years.
On July 13, 1957 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Owensville,
Missouri, he was united in marriage to Laura Ann Dorothy Wacker.
He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Bem, Missouri
where he was a member of the church choir and loved to sing solos. He had
also served as church council president and Sunday school superintendent
and teacher. He retired from the postal service in 1983 where he had worked
for many years.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jana Claire (Shore) Smith;
sisters, Wilma Shore and Bernadine (Shore) Birmingham.
He is survived by his wife, Laura; children, Julia A. (Shore) Baker and
husband Gary of Zeeland, Michigan, Andrew C. Shore and wife Linda (Warnhoff)
of Cuba, Missouri and Martha L. (Shore) Record and husband Mike of
Owensville, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at St. John’s
United Church of Christ in Bem, Missouri with Pastor Rick Oberle
officiating. Burial in the church cemetery in Bem, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home
in Owensville, Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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