Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of November 6, 2013
Kermit A. Brim
Kermit A. Brim of St. James, Missouri was born in St. James, Missouri
to Clint and Ruby Brim on March 7, 1935 and passed away
October 30, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in St. James, Missouri
at the age of 78 years.
Kermit was a long time member of the Assembly of God Church. He was
kind and well respected by the community of St. James, Missouri. His
simplicity of life was something special and for what he was known
for. He also loved to stop by local businesses and visit with the
proprietors and the employees.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Ruby Brim;
brothers, Virgil and Leroy Brim; and a sister, Madlyn Brim.
He is survived by brothers, Arthur Brim of Kansas and Hadley Brim of
Ironton, Missouri; sister, Agnes Brim of St. James, Missouri; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. at
the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at
the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Reverend
Mick Thrasher officiating.
Interment was in the Matlock Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary,
St. James, Missouri.
Doris Ann Cottrell
Doris Ann Cottrell, nee Tinker, of Davisville, Missouri was born
August 5, 1946 in Salem, Missouri to Woodrow and Georgia Payne Tinker
and passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri at
the age of 67 years, 2 months and 24 days.
On September 7, 1963 in Waterloo, Illinois, she was united in
marriage to Jerry Cottrell and to this union four children were born.
Doris attended Boss Assembly of God Church. She owned and operated
the Dairy Mart in Viburnum, Missouri for a few years and also owned
a ceramic business. She spent many hours quilting, canning and making
ceramics.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Georgia Tinker;
her mother and father in-law, Leland and Emma Cottrell; son, Edward
James Cottrell; two brothers, Dwight Tinker and David Tinker; and
brothers in-law, Kenneth Cottrell and James Cottrell.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jerry Cottrell of
Davisville, Missouri; one son, Jeffrey Cottrell and companion Barbara
Smith of Davisville, Missouri; two daughters, Christina Webb of
Viburnum, Missouri and Carla Callahan and fiancé Leroy Bays of Boss,
Missouri; two brothers, Delbert Tinker and wife Betty of Cedar Hill,
Missouri and Danny Tinker of Viburnum, Missouri; three sisters,
Donna Metcalf and husband Phil and Debbie Gillam and husband Billy,
all of Davisville, Missouri and Dianne Dunlap and husband Rick of
Salem, Missouri; six grandchildren, Jerry Leland Cottrell, Lisa
Nicole Cottrell, Sydney Michelle Webb, Paige Christina Callahan,
Samantha Lorraine Callahan and Blake Edward Stinson; one
brother in-law, Delbert Cottrell and wife Dorothy; other relatives
and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, October 30, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 31, 2013
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with
Pastor Paul Davis officiating. Special music of “I Believe” and
“When I Shake Your Hand” was sung by Jim Pryor with accompaniment
on piano by Pam Davis. Other music of “Holy Ground” was sung by
Mariah Coleman.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Maple Grove Cemetery,
Dillard, Missouri.
Casket bearers were Jason Eaton, Joseph Eaton, Rodney Gillam, Ted
Pryor, Austin Huff and Scott Unser.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral
Home of Steelville, Missouri.
Joyce A. Doney
Joyce A. Doney nee Dorian, of Owensville, Missouri was born
March 16, 1935 in Elvins, Missouri to Francis and Reva Pilliod
and passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at her home at the age of
78 years.
On November 11, 1956 she was united in marriage to Robert Doney in
St. Louis, Missouri.
She helped start the Fenton Khoury League Baseball in Fenton,
Missouri and was a member of the VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary in
Owensville, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Reva Pilliod;
one daughter, Paula Doney and a very special aunt, Golda LaRose.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Doney, Sr. of Owensville,
Missouri; one son, Robert Doney, Jr. of Owensville, Missouri; one
daughter, Jackie Wisdom and husband Jeff of St. James, Missouri;
two sisters, Peggy Osana of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Vallys
Pilliod and husband Gary Valade of Luebbering, Missouri; nine
grandchildren, Nick Cuchetti of Owensville, Missouri, Brian
Cuchetti of Owensville, Missouri, Felicia Light and husband Daren
of Belle, Missouri, Christina Rademacher and husband Simon of
Owensville, Missouri, Ashley Wisdom of St. James, Missouri,
Chelsea Wisdom of St. James, Missouri, Erica Ross of Fenton,
Missouri, Emily Ross of Fenton, Missouri and Chad Ross of Fenton,
Missouri; five great grandchildren, Ayden, Bentley, Dylan, Owen
and Symone; other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
November 9, 2013 at the St. James United Church of Christ.
Inurnment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Midlawn Funeral Home,
Union, Missouri.
Elise Ann Esparza
Elise Ann Esparza of Vandalia, Missouri was born on December 4, 1972
in St. Louis, Missouri to Kenneth and Constance Vaughn Angle and
passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the age of 40 years.
Elise married Johnny Esparza on October 6, 1999 in Grace Baptist
Church, Granite City, Illinois. They were also baptized on that day.
Elise loved her children and family very much. She liked to dance.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Esparza; children, Johnathon
Esparza, Nick Esparza, Selena Esparza, John Stephen Esparza and
Elise Debra Esparza; parents, Kenneth and Constance Angle, all of
Steelville, Missouri; brothers and sisters, Michael Greenway,
J.C. Greenway, Spring (Marty) Rieser and Rachel Greenway, all of
St. Louis, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lance
Stout, Ricky (Amanda) Schmidt, and Joseph (Tasha) Schmidt all of
Steelville, Missouri, Matt (Kelsey) Schmidt of Cuba, Missouri and
Nino Esparza of Granite City, Illinois; other relatives and friends.
Memorial service is Friday, November 8, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Hutson
Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Matt Cook officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri
Anna Belle Hawkins
Anna Belle Hawkins (nee Nickelson) of Cuba, Missouri was born to
Joseph L. and Blanche E. (Kelso) Nickelson on June 11, 1923 in
Richwoods, Missouri and passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at
Rolla Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 90 years.
Anna was united in marriage to David Roland Hawkins on March 2, 1942
in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union four children were born.
Anna was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her home and family.
She was an avid golfer and spent many hours on the Cuba Lakes Golf
Course. Her other hobbies included sewing, crocheting, gardening and
fishing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Blanche
Nickelson; husband, David Roland Hawkins; two sisters, Marcella
Litton and Betty Jo Gilliam.
She is survived by her four children, Michele Higbee of Dallas,
Texas, Michael and wife Pat Hawkins of Wildwood, Missouri, Pamela
and husband Dr. Bill Cottingham of Rolla, Missouri, John and wife
Pam Hawkins of St. Peters, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Julie
Metheny, David Cottingham, Janie Williams, Kevin Higbee, Patrick,
Brittney, Andrea and Brett Hawkins; five great grandchildren,
Gavin and Blake Cottingham, Jace and Annabelle Williams and Eva
Leigh Metheny; two step great grandchildren, Jewell and Jordan
Metheny; two sisters, Flora Whitaker of Hermann, Missouri, Florence
Durham of Venice, Florida; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 10 a.m. to
11 a.m. at Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 11 a.m.
at Mizell Funeral Home with Pastor Don Martin, officiating.
Interment followed at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery,
St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in
Cuba, Missouri.
Fr. Brendan Lawless
Fr. Brendan Lawless, was born was born on May 16, 1931 in Portadown,
County Armagh, Northern Ireland to Bernard G. and Mary (Jennings)
Lawless and passed away on Monday, October 14, 2013, at Mercy
Skilled Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 82 years.
He was a former pastor of Holy Cross Church, Cuba, Missouri and
St. Michael’s Church in Steelville, Missouri from Oct. 15, 1969
until June 1977.
He attended area Catholic schools, and the founding bishop of
Jefferson City Diocese, the late Bishop Joseph Marling CPPS,
invited him o study for the priesthood to serve the new Missouri
diocese.
He completed his philosophy (college) and theology studies at
St. Kieran’s Seminary in Kilkenny, Ireland.
On June 7, 1964, in the Cathedral of St. Mary in Kilkenny, the l
ate Bishop Peter Birch, of Ossory ordained him to the holy
priesthood. His first Holy Mass was celebrated in the St. Joseph’s
Convent, Kilkenny.
Fr. Lawless served for two years as associate pastor of what then was
known as Cathedral of St. Peter parish in Jefferson City, Missouri,
then as pastor of parishes mostly in the deep northern and southern
regions of the diocese. The other parish assignments were at Macon,
Bevier, Wien, Hamden, Cuba, Steelville, Pilot Grove, Clear Creek,
Owensville, Belle, (1977-1982-2001). Louisiana, Clarksville,
St. Robert, Richland, Kahoka, Wayland, St. James and Rosati,
(2001-2004).
In 2004 he retired in St. Louis, he served as Chaplain for the
Ancient Order of Hibernians.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Mary Lawless;
and two brothers, Brian P. and Tommy C. (Margaret) Lawless of
Ireland.
The Mass of Christian Burial for a priest was celebrated on
October 18, 2013 at Immaculate Conception Church in Owensville,
Missouri. The Rev. Michael T. Flanagan presided and preached the
homily, with other diocesan priests concelebrating. Rev. Flanagan
is the diocesan episcopal vicar for the northern region of the
diocese. He is also pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
in Columbia, Missouri.
The diocesan bishop, Bishop John R. Gaydos led the prayers of final
commendation and rite of incense at the end of the Mass. He also
led the prayers of the rite of committal at the Immaculate
Conception parish cemetery, where the burial took place. The
words of the bishop included “Fr. Lawless was able to draw his
parishioners into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ, and
that is the heart of being a priest.”
Arrangements under the direction of the O’Sullivan-Muckle Mortuary
of Chesterfield, Missouri.
Debbie Lynn Loughridge
Debbie Lynn Loughridge of Rolla, Missouri was born on June 8, 1956
in St. James, Missouri to Clarence and Dorothy (Shuey) Norris and
passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at the age of 57 years.
On October 23, 1976 she married Steven M. Loughridge.
Debbie loved crafts, especially scrapbooking. She loved spoiling
her grandchildren most of all.
She was employed by Hillcrest Drug for many years. She also owned
Timeless Treasure in St. James.
She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Norris; four
brothers, David, Dale, Donald and Wayne Norris; and one sister,
June Edmonds.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Loughridge of Rolla,
Missouri; her mother, Dorothy Norris of St. James, Missouri; three
sons, Chass Loughridge and wife Linda of Rolla, Missouri, Will
Loughridge and wife Sarah of Salem, Missouri and Stephen M.
Loughridge and wife Courtney of Moscow Mills, Missouri; two
brothers, Warren Norris and wife Patty of Licking, Missouri and
Marvin Norris and wife Mary of St. James, Missouri; five sisters,
Barbara Underwood and husband Leland of Safe, Missouri, Janet
Colvin and husband Lenny of St. James, Missouri, Linda Carlton of
Rolla, Brenda McGranahan and husband Jim of Lexington, Kentucky and
Karen Carter and husband Bill of Licking, Missouri; three
sisters-in-law, Susan, Patsy and Nancy; eight grandchildren,
Dustin, Levi, Savana, Logan, Liam, Cole, Samantha and Luke Loughridge;
one great grandchild, Ada Shae Loughridge; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 31 at the
First Assembly of God in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2013
at the First Assembly of God in Rolla, Missouri.
Interment followed in the Asher Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home,
Rolla, Missouri.
Daisy Eileen Myers
Daisy Eileen Myers of Bixby, Missouri was born September 1, 1927
in Shannon County, Missouri to Thomas and Sara (Martin) Kitchen
and passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 in her home in Bixby,
Missouri at the age of 86 years.
Daisy was united in marriage to Bud Myers on June 6, 1948 and to
this union they were the parents of six children.
She loved watching her favorite TV shows, “The Walton’s” and
“The Golden Girls”, coloring and playing dominos.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Sara Kitchen
husband, Bud Myers on December 23, 1991; daughter, Linda Hanson;
brother, Homer Kitchen; sisters, Ella Pemberton, Opal Rainey and
Norma Denson.
She is survived by children, Sina Koval and husband John of Troy,
Missouri, Larry Myers and wife Ruth Ann of Steelville, Missouri,
Brenda Lee and husband James of St. Louis, Missouri, Jerry Myers
and wife Sherry of Bixby, Missouri, Shirley Myers and husband
Roger of St. Louis, Missouri; brothers, Richard Kitchen and wife
Pat of St. Louis, Missouri, Royal Kitchen and wife Louise of
Hillsboro, Missouri, Tommy Kitchen of Pacific, Missouri; 14
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday,
October 13, 2013 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2013
at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Paul
Davis officiating.
Interment was in the Boss Cemetery in Boss, Missouri with Landon
Martin, Jerry L. Myers, Justin Myers, Jerry R. Myers and Robert
Myers serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary,
Salem, Missouri.
Kenneth Edward Richter
Kenneth Edward Richter was born in Steelville, Missouri on
March 12, 1927 to Edward and Alice Zorn Richter and passed away at
Christian Health & Rehab Center in Lebanon, Missouri on
October 21, 2013, at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 9 days.
He had lived in Steelville and Poplar Bluff, Missouri before moving
to Lebanon 13 years ago. He had worked at Brown Shoe Company and was
a member of the Presbyterian Church.
On February 17, 1989, he was married to Edna Stinnett in Steelville,
Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his wife on February 5, 2000; and a
brother, Curtis Richter.
He is survived by two daughters, Karen Swartz of Pleasant Hope,
Michigan and Sharron Brown of Ellsinore, Missouri; three sons, Leon
Gregory of West Plains, Missouri, Don and Ron Gregory both of
Lebanon, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; one
great great grandchild; sister-in-law, Katherine Richter of
Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Interment will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Missouri
Arrangements under the direction of the Watkins & Sons Funeral
Service of Dexter, Missouri.
Mary F. Althoff Rogers
Mary F. Althoff Rogers of Rolla, Missouri was born August 9, 1938,
in McGirk, Missouri to Glen E. and Mavin (McGranahan) Althoff
Pickerill and passed away Monday, October 28, 2013, at the age
of 75 years.
Mary graduated from Windsor High School in Windsor, Missouri and
received her Bachelor’s Degree from Central Missouri State University
in Warrensburg, Missouri.
Mary was a high school home economics teacher at Lincoln, Missouri
where she met and later married Duane Rogers on May 31, 1964.
After moving to Rolla Mary worked as a substitute teacher, seamstress
and later a caseworker for Division of Social Services for the State
of Missouri. She enjoyed traveling and watching her grandchildren
participate in a variety of activities.
She was preceded in death by her husband, on April 27, 2009; parents,
Glen and Mavin; step-father, James Clayton Pickerill; sister, Carol
Sue Parr; and brother, David Edward Althoff (fondly called Buck).
She is survived by her children, Maretta Diestelkamp and husband Bob
of St. James, Missouri, Dana Wootten and fiancé Blake Skillman of
Bowling Green, Missouri and John Rogers and wife Nya of Rolla,
Missouri; grandchildren, Rene and Amie Diestelkamp, Lynnea and
Alison Wootten and Madison and John (JT) Rogers; sister, Donna
Glenn and husband Ernest of Warsaw, Missouri; brother Gary
Althoff and wife Judy of Liberty, Missouri; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was at James & Gahr in Rolla, Missouri on Thursday,
October 31, 2013, from 6-8 p.m.Funeral services were Friday,
November 1, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the Rolla Chapel of the James &
Gahr Mortuary with Gene McCoy officiating.
Interment was in the Rolla City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary,
Rolla, Missouri.
Arvil Kenneth Speak
Arvil Kenneth Speak of Bourbon, Missouri was born at Rose Hill
Virginia on February 27, 1942 to Morgan Henry and Massie Lilly
(Johnson) Speak and passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at
the age of 71 years, 8 months and 3 days.
Ken, as he was known by his family and friends, moved to Michigan
and on July 1, 1961 he was united in marriage to Joyce Web at
Ypsilanti, Michigan. They lived in this area until 1988 when Ken
moved his family to Missouri.
Ken was employed with the Sealed Power Corporation and its later
acquisitions for 21 years as a supervisor with the company. He was
later employed with Briggs and Stratton from 2002 until 2007 until
ill health caused his retirement. Ken was known as a hard worker
who had a sense of humor. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and
especially sharpening knife for others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Morgan and Massie Speak;
one daughter, Judith Brock; two brothers, Lyle “Bud” Speak and
Earl Speak; five sisters, Ruth Gulley, Beulah Green, Mary Oaks,
Eda Gornenier and Judy Smallwood.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce of the family home; one son,
Joe Speaks and wife Lejla of Bourbon, Missouri; one daughter;
Jackie Wright and husband Thomas of Ravenna, Michigan; 14 grand-
children; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie Baldouf and
Cleo Treese; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. until
time of service at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday,
November 2, 2013 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in
Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Craig Tanner officiating.
Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in
Sullivan, Missouri.
William Wensten Spurgeon
William Wensten Spurgeon of St. James, Missouri was born in Rosati,
Missouri on February 21, 1931 to Lawrence and Suda Louise (Diestelkamp)
Spurgeon and passed away on October 27, 2013 at the age of 82 years,
8 months and 7 days.
He was united in marriage to Betty Lou Van Dorn for 63 years from
the date of their wedding on December 23, 1950.
William, known to his wife and family as Wens, had a great sense of
humor. He had a great attitude toward life, even during times of
hardship and sickness.
William served his country in the United States Army for 30 years,
being stationed overseas several times. He also served in both the
Korean and Vietnam Wars and received the Bronze Star. He retired at
the rank of Sergeant Major, highest NCO rank and then went on to
serve as a civilian with the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Suda Louise
Spurgeon; and his twin brother, Wendell Spurgeon.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Betty Spurgeon of St. James,
Missouri; one son, William Spurgeon Jr. and wife Diane of Wheaton,
Illinois; two daughters, Teresa Kelso and husband Ted of Richland
Hills, Texas and Deborah Wojnicz and husband Bob of Seattle,
Washington; one brother, Lonnie Spurgeon and wife Beverly of Branson,
Missouri; one sister, Delores Robertson of Washington, Missouri;
six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. until time
of funeral at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James,
Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday,
November 2, 2013 at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James,
with Jeff Hubbert officiating.
Pallbearers were Ted Kelso, Dan Gough, Michael McDonald, Trey
Spurgeon, Bob Wojnicz and Doug Robertson.
Burial with full military honors was in the family plot in High
Gate County Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri. An escort to
the cemetery was provided by the South Central Missouri Patriot
Guard Riders with Ride Captain Mark Williams.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in
St. James, Missouri.
James Joseph “Jim” Williams
James Joseph “Jim” Williams of Dixon, Missouri was born on
September 30, 1933 in Maries County to Dolph and Thelma (Newkirk)
Williams and passed away Monday, October 21, 2013 in the University
Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 80 years and 21 days.
Jim was united in marriage on March 14, 1953 at Valdosta, Georgia to
Patricia Ruth Doyel and to this union, three children were born.
Jim was a member of the First Christian Church in Dixon. During his
high school years, he played basketball, baseball and golf and won
state records for the high jump and broad jump. Jim retired from
Gascosage Electric Company, Dixon, were he had worked as a lineman
and foreman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dolph and Thelma Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Williams of Dixon, Missouri; one son,
Jeff Williams of Rolla, Missouri; two daughters and sons-in-law,
Carol and Marty Rickerson of Dixon, Missouri and Connie and Roy
Taylor of St. James, Missouri; one brother, Russell Williams of
Dixon, Missouri; one sister, Lois McDowell of Granite City, Illinois;
two granddaughters, Carly Rickerson of Silver Springs, Maryland and
Rebecca Milton and her husband Jayson of Springfield, Missouri; one
great grandson expected in December; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 12:30 p.m.
at the First Christian Church in Dixon and a memorial service
followed at 2 p.m., with Pastor Adrienne Cormier officiating.
Private burial will be held at a later date in the Dixon Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Home.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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