Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of November 28, 2007 Paul Samuel Barnicle Paul Samuel Barnicle of St. James, Missouri was born January 27, 1944 in Columbia, Missouri, the only child of Lee Roy and Pearl J. (Jones) Barnicle and passed away at his home Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 21 days. On June 11, 1966 at the First Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri he was united in marriage to Judith Eileen Lamar Barnicle. Paul grew up on a dairy farm in Steelville, Missouri. He graduated from Steelville High School in 1962. He worked most of his life as a carpenter and was retired in 1993. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, St. James, Missouri for over 40 years, where he served as a Sunday school teacher and the bus ministry. He was also involved in the Boys Town Ministry there and worked with the youth. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife: son, Jeffrey Paul Barnicle and Crystal Conaway of Steelville; daughter, Rebecca Sue Hodges and David Matthews of Charlestown, Indiana; nine grandchildren, Tanya Lynn, Abbi Nichole, Tylor Wayne, Heylea Alexandria, Brooke Eileen and Paige Ann Barnicle, Samuel Dale and Brian Christopher Hodges and Levi Matthews; two great grandchildren, Elijah Barnicle and Angel Anna Rutz. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday, November 19, 2007 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Jones Funeral Home, St. James, Missouri with Brother Jerry Baumann officiating. Music was provided by Steven Brubaker, vocalist and Janet Ashley, organist. Pallbearers were Tom Miller, Maurice Williams, Tylor Barnicle, Samuel Hodges, Don Macormic and Charles West. Burial was in the family plot at the Goodall Cemetery near Jerome, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home, St. James, Missouri. Ruth Brummet Ruth Brummet of Cuba, Missouri formerly of St. Louis, Missouri was born to the union of John and Mary (Bongartz) Altman on Thursday, August 1, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at her home in Indian Hills at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 20 days. Ruth was united in marriage to Bill D. Brummet on October 3, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union three children were born. She retired from the YMCA as the Latch Key Coordinator and she also worked for several Day Care Centers in St. Louis, Missouri. After moving to Indian Hills in Cuba she worked for St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Rolla as a Teachers Aide. She was a parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a member of the Indian Hills Garden Club. Her hobbies included planting flowers, gardening, fishing and square dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents and one half brother, Louis Kannaka. She is survived by her husband, Bill D. Brummet; two sons, Gary and wife Kristal Brummet of Grove, Oklahoma and Larry Brummet of Hazelwood, Missouri; one daughter, Janine and husband Doug Mallory of Cuba, Missouri; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was held Friday, November 23, 2007 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was Saturday, November 24, 2007 at 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Rev. James Finder, officiating. Pallbearers were Larry and Gary Brummet, Jim Potts, Greg Sundwall, Doug Mallory, Mack Rodman, Carl J. Christiano and Rick Myer. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Christel Doyen Christel Doyen passed away November 25, 2007. A celebration of her life was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at James & Gahr Mortuary, Rolla, Missouri. An Ascend-abration service in celebration of Christel’s life was at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at the James & Gahr in Rolla, Missouri. Followed immediately by a private interment. Arrangements were under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Rolla, Missouri. Anna Bylo Hall Anna Bylo Hall of Jefferson City, Missouri, was born September 28, 1911 in Wood River, Illinois, a daughter of Andrew and Mary Dymyda Bylo and she passed away Sunday, November 4, 2007 at the Westphalia Retirement Center at the age of 96 years. On January 4, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Raymond Grant Hall, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1992. She was a member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish, a 13-year volunteer at Villa Marie. She was a 30-year breast cancer survivor. She remained active in the Relay for Life events and enjoyed helping out in fund-raising barbecues by making her delicious cole slaw. Anna was better known and affectionately called “Nana” by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. It didn’t matter whether they were stationed overseas or whether they were able to personally visit at the family get togethers, she always loved and will be remembered for fixing them a “special cookie care package.” She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and eight siblings. She is survived by three sons, Raymond G. Hall of Sullivan, Missouri, Bob Hall of Jefferson City, Missouri and Michael Hall of St. Louis, Missouri; three daughters, Marilyn Diebold of St. Louis, Missouri, Jo Ann Bayless of Cuba, Missouri and Janet Sealock of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Mary Bohley of St. Louis, Missouri; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A celebration of life was celebrated from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, Jefferson City, Missouri. Sophia Fern Hedrick Sophia “Fern” Hedrick of Steelville, Missouri was born March 3, 1920 in Crawford County, Missouri to Isaac and Margaret (Fitzwater) Ransom and passed away Monday, November 19, 2007 at Gibbs Care Center at the age of 87 years. On March 16, 1940 she was united in marriage to Cecil Hedrick who preceded her in death on October 12, 1981. Fern worked at Brown Shoe Company in Steelville, Missouri for 32 years. During the years that her health permitted, she loved to travel, sew, quilt and work on crossword puzzles. She was a charter member of the Assembly of God Church in Steelville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and one grandson, Nathan Hedrick. She is survived by two sons, Don and wife Janet Hedrick and Jerry Hedrick, all of Steelville, Missouri; one brother, Herbert Ransom of Steelville, Missouri; one sister, Vetta and husband Eldon Dunlap of Steelville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kim Wood of Steelville, Missouri, Tammy Good and husband Greg of Kansas, Richard Hedrick and wife Mary of Florida, Tracey Crosby and husband Scott of Kansas; seven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2007 at the Britton- Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music of “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Wind Beneath Your Wings” were played. Special memories were shared by granddaughter, Kim Wood. Serving as casketbearers were Grant Wood, Matt Lee, Danny Wallis, Andrew Wallis, Brad Bouse, Bob Becker, Randy Bell and Allen Laws. Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Herman Donald Hughes Herman Donald Hughes of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, May 10, 1921 in Cuba, Missouri to Fred William Hughes and Hazel Fern McDonald Hughes. He passed away at the Sullivan Hospital on Monday, November 19, 2007 at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 9 days. Herman served his country honorably in the United States Army during WWII. He married Elena Moore on March 9, 1945 and to this union Linda was born. He then also was father to Norma and Shirley. Elena passed away October 19, 2000. He married Betty Mae Beezley Pasch on October 10, 1961 in Harrison, Arkansas. Herman worked many years as a heavy equipment operator for Crawford County Road District. He loved to hunt, fish and work on tractors. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty Hughes; brother, Raymond Hughes; sisters, Edith Callahan and Ruby (Russ) Beatt; son, Donald H. Pasch; two grandchildren, Donna Sue and Donald Eugene Pasch. He is survived by his children, Linda Hughes of Nashville, Tennessee, JoAnna (Steve) Bach, Steven A. Pasch, all of Cuba, Missouri, Floyd N. Pasch of Farmington, Missouri, John N. (Nancy) Pasch of St. Peters, Missouri, Norma (Orville) Oldfather of Owensville, Missouri and Shirley (John) Weber of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law, Cordell Callahan of St. James, Missouri; sisters-in- law, Juanita Hughes of Cuba, Missouri and Irene Seener of Afton, Missouri; 18 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, November 20, 2007 from 5-9 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Ron Gadberry officiating. Burial at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with full military honors. Pallbearers were Steven W., Michael, David and Adam Pasch, Butch Sellers and Terry Sellers. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Randy Craig Petty Randy Craig Petty of St. James, Missouri was born on July 17, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Friday, November 23, 2007 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 51 years, 4 months and 6 days. Randy worked in the Carpentry Field prior to becoming disabled. In his younger years he played baseball, bowled and enjoyed a game of pool. He more recently enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence E. Petty and his grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy M. and step-father, Kent C. Kimbrel of Cuba, Missouri; two daughters, Amy Lynn Young of St. Charles, Missouri and Nicole Marie Clark of Pensacola, Florida; one sister, Pamela Sue and husband Robert Larson of Cuba, Missouri; one step-brother, Richard and wife Karen Kimbrel of Oak Hill, Missouri; three step-sisters, Deborah and husband Bill Harmon of Cuba, Missouri, Sharon and husband Reggie Gillispi of Pontotoc, Mississippi and Barbara Wilhelm of DeSoto, Missouri; one grandson, Demitris; aunts and uncles, Robert and wife Diane Fahr of St. Charles, Missouri, Mitzi and husband James Petty of Cuba, Missouri, Harvey Petty of Warrenton, Missouri and Dorothy Wurtz of St. Charles, Missouri; one niece, Hollie and husband James Hicks of Sullivan, Missouri; two nephews, Michael Farmer of St. Charles, Missouri and Jeffrey Farmer of Arnold, Missouri; great nieces and great nephews. Visitation was held Monday, November 26, 2007 from 1-4 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral was Monday, November 26, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Schanbacher officiating. Interment Private, at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Earl David Wear Earl David Wear of St. Peters, Missouri, formerly of Cook Station, Missouri was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri to Otto Sylvester Wear and Minerva Wear. He passed away on Friday, November 16, 2007 at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 29 days. Earl married Clara Sparks Wear on April 22, 1986. He worked as a carpenter in commercial buildings while living in St. Louis, Missouri. His hobbies were bowling, hunting, fishing, canoeing, shuffleboard and playing washers. He played softball in many leagues, pitching until he was 74. He was a member of the Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Lemay, Missouri and also a member of the Steelville Country Club the last nine years. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and son, Wayne Wear. He is survived by his children, Allan (Cindy) Wear of St. Peters, Missouri, David Wear of High Ridge, Missouri, Barry (Erin) Wear of Fenton, Missouri, Earlene (Kevin) Derousse of St. Genevieve, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; cousins and friends. Visitation was Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 3-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service was Monday, November 19, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating. Burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Pallbearers were Allan Wear, Jeff Wear, Tony Wear, Matt Wear, Dave Wear, Kevin Derousse and Russ Alcamo. Arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Larry Eugene Weber Larry Eugene Weber of Cuba, Missouri was born Tuesday, October 3, 1950 at Sullivan, Missouri to the union of Harold Weber and Juanita May (nee Sohn) Weber and passed away Thursday, November 22, 2007 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 57 Years, 1 month and 19 days. Larry was a laborer most of his life, working at Aerofil Technology in Sullivan, Missouri, Interstate Regional Stockyards in Cuba, Missouri, sold vacuums and did many other jobs through out his life time, but what he enjoyed most in life was his family, watching the sun set and his Mom’s home cooking. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Weber and other family members and friends. He is survived by his mom of Cuba, Missouri; three children, Shannon, Laurie and Deanna; two brothers, Jerry and Terry Weber of Cuba, Missouri; three sisters, Wanda and husband Jack Hite of Springfield, Missouri, Connie Weber of Cuba, Missouri and Christa Evanoff of Columbia, Missouri; niece, nephews, cousins and friends. In keeping with Larry’s wishes all services were private and under the direction of Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Walter Elliott Wood Walter Elliott Wood, 93, of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of Florissant, Missouri was born May 11, 1914 to Richard R. and Anna Nerva (Henslee) Wood and he passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at the Cedar Crest Nursing Home in Washington, Missouri. On February 14, 1940 he was united in marriage to Mary Ann (Mayberry) Wood. Walter was retired from the Time DC Trucking Co. after 35 years. He enjoyed making birdhouses, watching birds, the St. Louis Cardinals and listening to music. He attended the Church of Christ in Florissant, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bud Wood, Fred Wood and Hyle Wood. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Gary Wood and wife Anne of Manchester, MA, Philip Wood of Woodacre, California; two sisters, Rosella Skaggs of Berryman, Missouri and Pauline Smith of Steelville, Missouri; one sister-in- law, Alice Wood of Berryman, Missouri; three grandchildren, Daniel, Geoffrey, and Caroline; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2007 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. George Civey officiating. Special music of “Wildwood Flower” was played by members of the Wood family. Other special music of “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow,” was sang by Anne Wood, accompanied on guitar by Gary Wood. “What a Friend” was sang by the congregation and closing song of “Irish Blessing” was sang and written by Gary Wood. Special memories were shared by Gary Wood, Melody Buehrle, Rosie Helm and Walter Jr. Mayberry. Serving as casketbearers were Geoffrey Wood, Daniel Wood, Allan Wood, Winford Wood, Mike Buehrle and Clyde Helm. Committal prayer and burial were in the Sam Crocker Cemetery at Goodland, Missouri. Arrangements were under the directions of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Winnie Brooks ====================================================================