Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of November 25, 2009 Helen Alberta Bailey Helen Alberta (Campbell) Bailey was born on September 26, 1941 in Rolla, Missouri to Columbus Alexander and Anna Edna (McCorkle) Campbell and passed away on Friday, November 20, 2009 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 68 years, 1 month and 25 days. Helen was united in marriage to Louis “Joe” Bailey. They were married for 31 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Columbus Alexander and Anna Edna Campbell and her husband, Louis “Joe” Bailey. Louis passed away on November 27, 2002. She is survived by five sons, Dennis Campbell, Terry Campbell and wife Malinda, Brian Bailey, Jeff Bailey, and Brad Bailey, all of Rolla, Missouri; two brothers, Lawrence Campbell of St. James, Missouri; and Earl Edward Campbell of Boiling Springs, Missouri; two sisters, Maxine Lemke and Joan Yoakum, both of Rolla, Missouri and seven grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Glenda Jean Caron Glenda Jean Caron nee Scott of Cuba, Missouri was born in Steelville, Missouri on Friday, October 4, 1946 to Raymond Scott and Bernice (Simon) Scott and passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 13 days. On November 22, 1964 she was united in marriage to Ronald Caron and to this union four children were born. Glenda was a devoted Christian and had such a positive outlook on life. She enjoyed reading her Bible, spending time with her family, working in her flower garden, making crafts, crocheting, baking, and collecting pictures. Her passion in life was being with and doing things for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Bernice Scott; one brother, Ralph Scott and two sisters, Doris Wilkenson and Laura Sturm. She is survived by her husband, Ron Caron of the home; children, Stoney (Sheila) Caron, Roxie (Matt) Lee and Shelly (Dustin) DeRennaux, all of Steelville, Missouri, and Chad (Shannon) Caron of Cuba, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, Lance (Lauren) Caron and Seth Caron, Brittany Caron, Katie, Matthew, Karlie and Gavin Lee, Abby and Carter DeRennaux and Cameron and Courtney Caron; brother, Ray (Butch) Scott; sisters, Clara Burke, Norma Sitzes, Hazel Parsons, June McConnell, Evelyn Stadola, and Mary Scott; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 9-11 a.m. and Memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri Brenda J. Harrison Brenda J. Harrison was born in Rolla, Missouri on June 3, 1947 to Archie and Lucille (Taylor) Whitaker and passed away November 18, 2009 at her home in St. James, Missouri at the age of 62 years. Brenda Whitaker was united in marriage to LeRoy Harrison on August 25, 1966 and to this union three children were born. Brenda worked for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis, Missouri for 12 years, she then went to work for Missouri S&T for the last nine years. Brenda just retired this month. She was an avid reader. Brenda and LeRoy loved to go for car rides, just to see the scenery in the fall, or to go somewhere new. She was preceded in death by her father, Archie Whitaker, and infant daughter, September Harrison She is survived by her husband of 43 years, LeRoy Harrison of St. James, Missouri; mother, Lucille (Taylor) Whitaker of St. James, Missouri; children, Beth Reddington and husband Jim of St. James, Missouri, Roy Harrison and wife Kim of St. Charles, Missouri; sister, Susan Craft and husband Randy of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren, Casey Craft and James David Reddington; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral service was Friday, November 20, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Rev. Mick Thrasher officiating. Interment was in the Rolla City Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of James & Gahr Mortuary of St. James. Edith Lucille Holman Edith Lucille Holman was born July 6, 1916 to Louis and Edith (Baxter) Hughes and passed away on November 16, 2009 at the age of 93 years. She married Daniel L. Holman on April 17, 1937 and to this union one son was born. Edith retired in 1981 from California Manufacturing in St. James, Missouri after working as a seamstress for over 50 years. She was a lifelong member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rosati, Missouri. She was fondly known to everyone as either “Aunt Lucille” or “Grandma Holman.” She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Edith Hughes; husband, Daniel; son; four brothers, Louis Hughes, Albert Hughes, Everet Hughes and Tom Hughes; one sister, Corrine Hughes and an infant sister. She is survived by two granddaughters, Angel Davis and husband Doug of St. James, Missouri and Caroline Stevenson and husband Geoffrey of Doolittle, Missouri; five great grandchildren, Abbey Davis, Daniel Davis, Alexis Stevenson, Zachery Davis and Christopher Stevenson. Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri. Funeral Mass was on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the St. Anthony’s Church in Rosati, Missouri with Father Charles Pardee officiating. Pallbearers were Shawn White, Phil Branstetter, Paul Lopez, Harold Hughes, George Hughes, and Donnie Hughes. Burial in the Hughes Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Keith Leon Indermuehle Keith Leon Indermuehle of Owensville, Missouri was born in Custer, South Dakota on March 11, 1937 to Frank and Sarah Levada (Myers) Indermuehle and passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 3 days. He was retired from the military serving his country with the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of the Ozark Ridge Riders Club and the Safe Saddle Club. He was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his significant other, Janice Lambert of Owensville, Missouri; children, Sharon Jentzer and husband Lyle of Fairfax Station, Virginia, Daniel Indermuehle of Owensville, Missouri Renee Smola and husband Andy of Wildwood, Missouri, John Lambert and wife Ruth of Ocala, Florida, Jim Lambert and wife Glenna of Pacific, Missouri and Jackie Lambert of Owensville, Missouri; brothers, Dale Indermuehle and wife Pauline of Sacramento, California and Kenneth Indermuehle and wife Fran of Modesto, California and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with Pastor Duane Larson officiating. Burial in the Leduc Methodist Cemetery near Red Bird. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home of Owensville, Missouri. Aundo “Red” Franklin Richardson Aundo “Red” Richardson of Centralia, Missouri was born in Washington County, Missouri on June 1, 1937 to John Andrew Mathew and Dorothy Viola (Medley) Richardson and passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 72 years. On August 17, 1963 he married Betty Ann Bridgeman. He loved to bowl and listen to blue grass music. He was employed at Joe Machens Ford in Columbia for over 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Richardson; two brothers, Herb and Kellis and a sister, Wilma Foster. He is survived by his wife, Betty; son, Rusty Richardson; daughters, Sherry Creel and husband Ryan, Anita Lafferty and husband Joseph (Butch) and Rita Willingham and husband Tony; 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all of the Centralia area; brother, Marvin Richardson and wife Donna of Cuba, Missouri; sisters, Irene Britton of Jonesville, Michigan, Bonnie Rhor of Sullivan, Missouri and Barbara Jenkins of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Fenton Funeral Chapel in Centralia, Missouri. Interment was in the Glendale Memorial Gardens. Angel Domonic Liam Ritchhart Angel Domonic Liam Ritchhart was born on November 13, 2009 at Rolla, Missouri and passed away November 13, 2009 at Rolla, Missouri. He is survived by his parents, Kahla and Lason Ritchhart of Salem, Missouri; grandparents, Shaye Phillips and Bob Riley of Salem, Missouri, Coly and Laura Vandegriffe of Steelville, Missouri, Randall Bradford of Sierra Vista, Arizona and one brother, Kayden Bradford of Salem, Missouri. Memorial service was held Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 1 p.m. in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Joy Lynn Schneider Joy Lynn Schneider of Cuba, Missouri was born Wednesday, October 27, 1971 at St. Louis, Missouri to Dave and Bonnie (nee Moutray) Callahan and passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at her home surrounded at the age of 38 years and 22 days old. Joy was united in marriage to Jerry J. Schneider in 1990. They enjoyed 19 years of marriage and to this union three children were born. Joy worked as an accountant clerk for Tax Accounts Plus in Cuba. She loved going to church, playing the piano, singing gospel music and fishing. She enjoyed barbecues, picnics and Thanksgiving because she loved having all the family together. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arlis and Mabel Callahan, Lloyd and Lemoin Morrison; two nephews Dustin and Paden Callahan; other family and friends. She is survived by her husband Jerry Schneider of the home; daughters, Alexandria and Sydney Schneider of the home; daughter, Jennifer Schneider of Cook Station, Missouri; one granddaughter, Paige of Cook Station, Missouri; parents, Dave and Bonnie Callahan of Cuba, Missouri; mother-in-law, Yvonne Pennock of Steelville, Missouri; five brothers and sisters, Stan Prince of Sullivan, Missouri, Stacey Chandler of St. James, Missouri, Tina and husband Lonnie Dickens of Cuba, Missouri, Donna Davenport of Cuba, Missouri and Mike and wife Tammy Callahan of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, November 20, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2009 with Brother Don Mitchell and Brother John Ripley officiating. Special music was provided by Eldon Barton. Pallbearers were Curt Callahan, Jerry Livesay, Larry Pennock, Rob Pennock, Corey Schneider and Joey Griffith. Interment followed at the Martin Cemetery of Cherryville, Missouri Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Dorothy May Graddy Whitaker Dorothy May Graddy Whitaker was born in 1921 to Rufus and Ruth (Pratt) Graddy and passed away on November 1, 2009 (All Saints Day). She grew up in the Bourbon community, along with her eight brothers William, Harold, Edward, Ben, Donald, Cecil, Dean and Ronnie and six sisters, Mildred, Hilda, Evelyn, Hazel, and Betty. The Graddy family name was originally O’Grady. The came from Northern Ireland to North Carolina in the 1700’s. Her great grandfather Elisha Graddy left North Carolina and moved to Kentucky and his son, Van Buren moved to Missouri and fought in the Civil War. When Dorothy was older, she moved from Bourbon to St. Louis where she met and married Buddy Whitaker. They moved to Mississippi where she loved living in her little home on the hill in the Loess Bluffs near Redwood, Mississippi. She loved growing shrubs and flowers and being outdoors. She was a faithful member of the Redwood United Methodist Church and for decades she taught the Primary Sunday School Class and was a member of the WSCS and the United Methodist Women. She and Buddy had three sons, Clarence, Tim and Stanley and three grandsons, Wesley, Scott and Eric. She also leaves four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Bryson, Thor and Ivan. Services were Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10 a.m. from the Fisher Funeral Home in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Sharon J. Wilkinson Sharon J. Wilkinson, formerly of Steelville, Missouri, was born June 17, 1945, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Edward and Hattie Rittenhouse passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at the age of 64 years. She loved sewing, doing crafts and crocheting, but most of all she loved her family. Sharon retired from Greenwood Funeral Home after 22 years of service. She was a member of Southwood Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Norris Wilkinson; sons, Randal Wilkinson and wife, Laura, and Robert Wilkinson and wife, Sherry; daughter, Lisa Clark and husband, Rob; grandchildren, Danielle, Stephen, Justin, and Austin Wilkinson, Codi, Robyne and Amanda Clark; other relatives and friends. Memorial service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Southwood Baptist Church. Arrangements under the direction of the Greenwood Funeral Home, Fort Worth, Texas. 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