Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of October 27, 2004 Lottie Belle Blanton Lottie Belle Blanton of Cuba, Missouri was born on January 22, 1940 in Bourbon, Missouri to the union of Arthur Blanton and Mary Elizabeth Fenton Blanton and passed away on October 17, 2004 at her home near Cuba, Missouri at the age of 64 years, 8 months and 25 days. Lottie was preceded in death by her father Arthur Blanton, mother, Mary Elizabeth, by Arlie Hensely, who raised her and was like a father, one brother, Bud Blanton and two sisters, Tootsie (Magdaline) Crider and Ellen Overbey. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her two sons, Torben Jacobsen and wife Lou Anne and Rudy Jacobsen; three daughters, Mona Halligan, Eyvonna Kapsis and husband Tony and Kittie South and husband George; dear friend Charlie Williams; three brothers, Bob (Robert) Blanton, Adrain Blanton and wife Jane and Arthur Blanton and wife Vicky; six sisters, Nadine Walters, Shirley Melton, Inkie (Elda Jane) Beck, Polly (Stella May) Coffman and husband Woodrow, Carol Brewer and husband George and Ruth Lankford and husband Dean; 11 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Lottie was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Lottie Belle Blanton was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Friday, October 22, 2004 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Lola Marie Cook Lola Marie Cook (nee Bowen) was born Sunday, October 20, 1907 at Bogard, Missouri, a daughter of the late Emanuel Harvey Bowen and Middie Eunice (Douglas) Bowen. She entered eternal rest Friday, October 15, 2004 at the Cuba Manor, Cuba, Missouri, at the age of 96 years, 11 months, and 25 days. Lola Marie Cook had been a resident of this community for 66 years, since moving to Steelville in 1938 when she married Everett E. (Ted) Cook. Together they raised six children, two daughters, Betty and Eunice, and four sons, Charles, Everett (Ernest), Arthur, and Gerald (Jerry) on a one-hundred acre farm in the Center Point Community. Lola was a homemaker and loved cooking for her family, other relatives and friends who were many that came down Route 66 from St. Louis. Lola was a faithful member of Center Point Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband, Lola was preceded in death by seven brothers, Christie Harvey Bowen, Robert Otey Bowen, Jimmie Dee Bowen, John Willard Bowen, Jesse Martin Bowen, Orvil Leo Bowen, Ernest Carlisle Bowen; one sister, Lovey E. Whitacre; two son-in-laws, Virgil Hill and Dellis Hill; three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her two daughters, Betty Hill of Festus, Missouri and Eunice Hill of Rolla, Missouri; for sons, Charles Cook and wife Nellie of Ballwin, Missouri, Everett (Ernest) Cook and wife Janet of Maryland Heights, Missouri, Arthur Cook and wife Rusty and Gerald (Jerry) Cook and wife Sandy all of Steelville, Missouri; one brother Fred Bowen and wife Kathy of Fisher, Indiana; 13 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 14 great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Lola Marie Cook lay in state 5-8 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2004, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Matthew Cook officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist, Yvonne Fulton, vocalist Kim Cook and Rusty Cook. Committal prayers and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Honoring their grandmother as pallbearers were Dennis and Gary Cook, sons of Ernest and Janet, David Hill, son of Betty Hill, Kyle Hill, son of Kenneth and Jane Hill, Mark Cook, son of Jerry and Sandy Cook, Jacob Cook, son of Matthew and Sharon Cook. Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Harman, Bill Walker and Steve Eads. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Darlene Elenora DeRennaux Darlene Elenora DeRennaux (nee Morehouse) was born Monday, May 12, 1930 at Taft California, a daughter of the late Charles Ray Morehouse and Eura Melinda Ruth (Stafford) Morehouse. She entered eternal rest at Phelps County Regional Medical Center Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at the age of 74 years, 5 months, and 7 days. Darlene worked in the shoe industry at Brown Shoe Co., Steelville, Missouri for over 20 years as a sewing machine operator. In addition to her parents, Darlene was preceded in death by one son, John L. DeRennaux II and three brothers, Marvin, Donald, and Kenneth Morehouse. Those who survive to mourn her passing are her husband, John L. DeRennaux of Rolla, Missouri; two daughters and four sons, Linda Mabe and husband John of Steelville, Missouri, Duane DeRennaux and wife Faith of Cuba, Missouri, Sherrie Hanks and husband Gary of Lohman, Missouri, Ricky DeRennaux and wife Sherry of Moore, Oklahoma, Kevin DeRennaux and wife Stacie, and Darrell DeRennaux all of Steelville, Missouri. Also remaining are two sisters Margie Chasteen and husband Willie of Rolla, Missouri, LaVaughn Luebbert of St. James, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Kathleen (Mrs. Marvin) Morehouse and Rita (Mrs. Donald) Morehouse both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Floyd Rennaux and Bill Bray of St. Louis, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; nieces; nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Darlene Elenora DeRennaux lay in state 4-8 P.M. Thursday, October 21, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 22, 2004 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in the Shoal Creek Cemetery, rural Steelville, Missouri. Honoring their grandmother as pallbearers were Alan, John III, Dustin, and Barry DeRennaux, Michael, Matthew and Marcus Mabe, and Wesley Hanks. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Brothers Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Corbett Harrison Green Corbett "Corbie" Harrison Green was born Sunday, May 6, 1926, in Davisville, Missouri, a son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Harris) Green. Corbie entered eternal rest Sunday, October, 17, 2004 at the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri at the age of 78 years, 5 months, and 11 days. Corbie was united in marriage to Betty J. Smith on October 4, 1947 at the home of his parents in Cherryville, Missouri. Rev. Henry Butts performed the ceremony. Four boys and three girls were born to this union. They enjoyed over 57 years together at the time of his passing. Corbie served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and many years later to quote Corbie's own words, "at the age of 56 years," he accepted Christ in his heart and become a true soldier for the Lord. If you could identify Brother Corb with one of the men of the Bible, we would say he was a David, one who had a heart for God and loved to worship Him. In like manner as David who danced before the Lord, Brother Corbie's joy would overflow as he walked the aisle at Center Ridge and the neighboring churches where he loved to testify about the goodness of the Lord he served. He faithfully attended Center Ridge Pentecostal Church, Davisville, Missouri, until his health begin to fail. In addition to his parents, Corbie was preceded in death by two sisters, Delpha Brown and husband Harry, Virginia Brown and husband Howard, two brothers, Glen Green and wife Jessie, and Cordell Green; and brother-in-law, Duel Eaton. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Betty of the home in Davisville, Missouri; their seven children, Ron Green of Davisville, Missouri, Donna Alvey and husband Chester of Cherryville, Missouri, Allen Green and wife Lisa of Sligo, Missouri, Michael Green and wife Karen of Caledonia, Missouri, Roger Green and wife Patty of Cherryville, Missouri, Tammy McCartney and husband Pat of House Springs, Missouri, and Robin Green of Cherryville, Missouri. One sister, Roseann Eaton of Cherryville, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Diane Green of Cuba, Missouri, Patty Richardson, Lorraine Grovo and husband Verlon, Rodney Byrd and wife Sandy all of Festus, Missouri and Robert Smith of California; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Corbett "Corbie" Harrison Green lay in state 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2004, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Harrison Brown officiating. Musical selections were provided by Bob and Carol Coleman accompanied by pianist, Shirley Brown. Committal prayers and interment were in the Gregory/Green Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were his sons, Ron, Allen, Michael and Roger Green, grandson, Wesley Green and grandson-in-law Michael Hicks. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Glenn Lester Haferkamp Glenn Lester Haferkamp of Cuba, Missouri was born on February 7, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Glenn W. Haferkamp and Sarah Schickman Haferkamp and passed away at his home on October 21, 2004 after a long illness. On April 8, 1989 he was united in marriage to Rebecca Susan Pettig. They had been happily married for 15 years. He was preceded in death by her mother and father, one son, Daniel Haferkamp and one sister Cynthia Ann Haferkamp. Glenn retired in 1997 after working for 35 years at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. During that time he owned a pest control business for 10 years. After retirement he worked for Wireless Retail for one year and H & R Block for five years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and working in his own wood shop making beautiful furniture. He and Rebecca enjoyed traveling. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Rebecca Haferkamp; children Elaine Caldwell and husband Mike of St. Peters, Mo., Cynthia Haferkamp of O'Fallon, Mo. and Jason Haferkamp and wife Shauna of St. Charles, Mo. (currently serving in the U.S. Army in Korea); two brothers, Richard Haferkamp and wife Deborah and Matthew Haferkamp and wife Lisa; one sister, Susan Crable; stepchildren, James Pettig of St. Charles, Mo., Terry Pettig of St. Charles, Mo., Katherine Tegeler of St. Louis, Mo., Jeffery Pettig of St. Louis, Mo., Kimberly Wallace and husband Jim of Belle, Mo.; grandchildren Shala Garcia, Michael Caldwell, Alex and Ethen Haferkamp, Racheal Pettig, Jason and Jennifer Pettig, Dustin, Valarie and Alex Tegeler, Jessica and Zachary Wallace; seven nephews; two nieces; aunts; cousins; and many friends. Glenn was a loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Glenn Lester Haferkamp was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri on Sunday, October 24, 2004. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Cuba United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Lathum officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Lawrence L. Helmering Lawrence L. Helmering was born Wednesday, October 27, 1926, at St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Harold Henry Helmering and Ruth Beatrice Helmering (nee Haffner). He departed this life Sunday, October 17, 2004, at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 77 years, 11 months and 20 days. Larry served his country in the United States Army, receiving the rank of S SGT. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal and 1 Overseas Bar. He was honorably discharged, December 23,1946 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. On June 24, 1950, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Larry was united in marriage, by Father Joseph Boland, to Sue Sutton, daughter of Stella and William Sutton. They have been blessed with three sons. Larry was a self-employed farmer. He and Sue were recognized in 1983 for Outstanding Farm Management at an award dinner held in St. Louis, Missouri. Larry delivered farm-fresh eggs to individuals and businesses such as restaurants, truck stops and nursing homes for more than 50 years, beginning when he was a teenager. He was known as the "Egg Man", because he "egg-celled" in producing fresh eggs on the family farm and then delivering them. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, Robert Helmering; and brother-in-law, Bill Tanner and Thomas Graham. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Sue Helmering of the home in Cuba, Missouri; three sons, Alan Helmering and wife Karla and Tim Helmering all of Linn, Missouri and David Helmering of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Dorothy and husband Leslie Viehman of Florissant, Missouri, Betty Tanner of St. Louis, Missouri. Five grandchildren, Laura, Matt, Tracy, Bobby and Jamie Helmering; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Ed of Cuba, Missouri, Tom and Kathy of New Jersey and Ruby Graham of Steelville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Lawrence L. Helmering lay in state 3-8 p.m. with prayer service 7 p.m., conducted by Rev. Earl Horsefield, Tuesday, October 19, 2004, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Cuba, Missouri with Father James Finder officiating. Musical selections were provided by organist Mary Elders Pounds. Committal prayers and interment were in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Alan, David, Tim, Bobby, and Matt Helmering, Leslie Viehman, and Dan Tanner. Serving as honorary pallbearer was John Carr. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Opal May Pointer Opal May Pointer (Lottmann), 84, Jerome, Missouri, passed away October 19, 2004 at Frene Valley Nursing Home in Owensville, Missouri. Opal was born July 21, 1920, in Franklin County near Champion City. She was the eldest of 12 children born to the late Walter M. and Grace M. (Wenkel)Lottmann. On December 21, 1947, Opal was married to Roy Ray Pointer. In addition to her parents, Opal is preceded in death by one daughter, Debra Kay Pointer, seven brothers, Martin, Marvin, Melvin, Walter, Elvin, Arlan and Neil Lottmann; one sister, Shirley Grob, a grandson, Kenneth Paul Kleinberg, a great grandson, Casey L. Sherman, and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Sue Pointer. Opal will be greatly missed by her husband Roy, of the home in Jerome, Missouri; a son Arthur R. Pointer of Des Moines, Iowa and two daughters, Beverly J. Oaker of Vienna, Missouri and Marilyn K. Englehart with her husband James P. of St. James, Missouri. She was the proud grandma of 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She also has one brother Darvin Lottmann of Webster, Florida; two sisters, Velma Hohenstreet of Beaufort and Arlene Mincemeyer of Sullivan, Missouri and close friends Mary Hafner, Catherine Fritsch, Doris Dodd, Liz French and Don Reese, as well as many other family and friends too numerous to mention. Opal graduated high school in Union in 1940. After moving to California in 1952 with her new family she worked as a crossing guard for 11 years in Los Alamitos. Several years later she returned to Missouri and co-owned and worked in the Thrifty General Store between Cuba and Owensville for seven years before retiring. Opal accomplished many things in her life, but none more important to her than her wonderful grandchildren. Those serving as pallbearers were: T.J. Travers, John Dix, Jim Englehart, Don Emerson, Merv Hafner, Alfred Hohenstreet, Cory Sherman and Jack Oaker. Services were held on Saturday at the Sassmann's Chapel in Bland, Missouri. Rev. Jim Zumwalt officiated. Claude "Cookie" William Riley, Sr. Claude "Cookie" William Riley, Sr., of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 2, 1945 at Steelville, Missouri to the union of Henry Rosco Riley and Ada Marie (Jarvis) Riley and passed away in Columbia, Missouri on October 20, 2004 at the age of 59 years and 18 days. On November 23, 1967 Cookie was united in marriage to Virginia Conaway. One son, Claude, Jr. and one daughter, Nancy Lea, were born to this union. Cookie was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Gene Riley, Johnny Riley and Marvin White and two sisters, Lucy Crider and Nancy White. He served in the Army of the United States of America and was honorably discharged on August 21, 1973. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife, Virginia Riley; son Claude W. Riley, Jr. and wife Malinda; daughter, Nancy Lea Riley; two brothers, David White and James Riley; three sisters, Mamie Cassity, Mary Juneau and husband Mark and Linda Bridgeman and husband Clifford; five grandchildren, Claude W. Riley III, Kymberly C. Riley, Amber N. Riley, Jacob M. Riley, Kristina Billiot; step-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. Cookie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Claude "Cookie" William Riley, Sr. was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri where funeral services were held on Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Herman Rodgers officiating. Interment was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Elmer Donald Scott Elmer Donald Scott was born June 4, 1918 in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, Tuesday, October 19, 2004, after a lingering illness at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 15 days. On October 25, 1941 Elmer was united in marriage to Genevieve Scott (nee Watson) and to this union four sons and two daughters were born. Preceding him in death were his mother and step-father, Lucy and Louis Fritz; one sister, Delcie Neff and husband Leonard; infant son Steven George Scott, and one grandson. Those who survive him include his wife Genevieve of the home in Steelville; three sons, James Scott and wife Sandra of Steelville, Missouri, Charles Scott and special friend Patricia of Waynesville, Missouri, John Scott and wife Uda of Dixon, Missouri; two daughters, Mary Norris and husband Marvin of St. James, Missouri, and Linda Plank and husband Gary of Salem, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins; relatives; and friends. Elmer made his home in Crawford County his entire life. In his youth he was a member of the C.C.C. (Civilian Conservation Corps) serving in a camp in International Falls, Minnesota as well as Indian Trail Park in Dent County, Missouri. He managed Peaceful Bend Farm for twenty-nine years. Until his retirement he also drove a school bus and worked in Maintenance for the Steelville R-3 School District for over 20 years. Elmer never knew a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved the outdoors and loved fishing. After their retirement, he and Genevieve spent a lot of years traveling to various states across the United States. Elmer David Scott lay in state 4-7 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Services for Elmer D. Scott were 11 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2004 in the Britton Chapel, Steelville, Missouri, with Rev. Alan Miles officiating. Honoring Elmer as pallbearers were his grandsons, Jeff Norris, Chuck Scott, Anthony Plank, Steven Plank, and grandsons-in-law, James Englehart and Craig Brown. Interment was in the family plot at Hibbler Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. 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