Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of December 4, 2013



Brandy Sue DeClue

Brandy Sue (Blaser) DeClue was born on November 30, 1978 in Texas to 
Dennis R. and Sherry L. (Shoemake) Blaser and passed away 
November 27, 2013 at Barnes Siteman Center at the age of 34 years, 
11 months and 28 days.
On March 26, 2005, Brandy was united in marriage to Eric DeClue.
Brandy worked at Ozark in Cuba, Missouri and loved working there.  
There she met her best friend Kimmie.  She loved her family, friends 
and don’t forget her dogs.   They were her babies. 
Brandy made everyone around her laugh because she loved making people 
happy. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charlie and 
Sarah Blaser, Cleveland and Alberta Shoemake; brother, Dennis Ray 
Shoemake Blaser; aunt, Carol Sue Blaser and uncle, Cleveland Lee 
Shoemake.
She is survived by her parents, Dennis R. Blaser and Sherry Blaser 
of Potosi, Missouri; husband, Eric DeClue of Steelville, Missouri; 
three sisters, Sherry Elaine Blaser of Rolla, Missouri, Brenda Ray 
Montoya and husband Ray of Potosi, Missouri, Sarah Blaser of Potosi, 
Missouri; nieces and nephews, Rishenea Blaser, Dartagnan Blaser, 
Christopher Blaser, Kamie Montoya, Adrian Montoya; close friends, 
Kimmie Bennick and Rechelle Beck; father-in-law and mother-in-law, 
Bill and Joyce DeClue of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was from 3:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 
the DeClue Funeral Home in Potosi, Missouri and from 10 a.m. until 
time of service on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at the Britton-Bennett 
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Rev. Richard Williford officiating. 
Special music of “Holes in the Floor of Heaven,” “Sissy’s Song” 
and “Dancing in the Sky” was played. The eulogy was shared by 
close friend, Rechelle Beck.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Christopher Blaser, Jacob Shoemake, Charles 
Neeley, Tyler DeClue, Steven Bennick and Ray Montoya.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home 
of Steelville, Missouri.


Nelce Virgil Duncan

Nelce Virgil Duncan of St. James, Missouri was born in Merdianville, 
Alabama on May 21, 1950 to Nelce and Velma (Hill) Duncan and passed 
away November 25, 2013 at his home at the age of 63 years.
He is survived by nine children; brothers, George and James Duncan; 
sisters, Willadean Mays, Anna Pitts, and Jeanie Johnson; grandchildren; 
other relatives and friends. 
A private memorial service will be held at a later day.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, 
St. James, Missouri.




Charles Hollandsworth

Charles Hollandsworth of Steelville, Missouri was born on Tuesday, 
February 3, 1942 in Stephen, Minnesota to Raymond H. and Jane 
Schlaegel Hollandsworth and passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 
at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 21 days.
He served his country honorably in the United States Army. 
Charles married Judith Ann Bussinger on March 5, 1966 in St. Louis, 
Missouri. 
He was a letter carrier for 28 years and retired from the St. Charles, 
Missouri Post Office. He was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran 
Church of Cuba, Missouri. He enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting, 
also, woodworking and gardening. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hollandsworth and 
mother, Jane Schlaegel Tafoya.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Hollandsworth of Steelville, 
Missouri; children, Ron (Barb) Hollandsworth of Moberly, Missouri, 
Mark Hollandsworth and Cindy (Roger) Powers, all of O'Fallon, Missouri 
and Teresa (Scott) Walker of Lampasas, Texas; brother, Roger (Linda) 
Hollandsworth of Cuba, Missouri; grandchildren, Megan Hollandsworth 
of St. Charles, Missouri, Brendan Hollandsworth and Amber Hollandsworth, 
all of Hewitt, Texas; four great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, November 27, 2013 from 10-11 a.m. and 
funeral service at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cuba, 
Missouri with Pastor Joe Ed Pederson officiating. 
Full military honors following the service.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, 
Missouri.


Dorothy Marie Lea

Dorothy Marie Lea of Steelville, Missouri was born May 16, 1922 in 
St. Louis, Missouri to William and Marie Badendieck and passed away 
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home at the age of 91 years, 
6 months and 10 days.
On April 26, 1972, she was united in marriage to John “Bud” Lea.
She was of the Catholic faith. Dottie was co-owner for several 
years in the Meramec Real Estate and also worked at Edies Backwoods 
Antiques. She always enjoyed buying, selling antiques and her privacy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marie Badendieck; 
her husband, Bud Lea in 2006; and three brothers in-law, Leslie 
Kehner, Dr. Charles Counts and Richard Mager.
She is survived by her special friend, Curtis Hayes and family along 
with Abigail Hayes, whom Dottie consider her granddaughter; three 
brothers-in-law, Pete Lea and wife Bonnie, Hack Lea and wife Verniece 
and Bill Lea and wife Dormalie, all of Steelville, Missouri; and two 
sisters-in-law, Matred Kehner and Shirley Mager, both of Steelville, 
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 10:30 a.m. until time of service on Saturday, 
November 30, 2013 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, 
Missouri.
A funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013 
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with 
Rev. Bob Coleman officiating. Special music of “Coming Home” was 
sung by Jessie Hayes. Other music of “The Old Rugged Cross” was 
played by Deloris Bell.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Curtis Hayes, Mark Cook, Johnny Eaton, Caleb 
Henby, Paul Fulliam, Joe Lea and Billy Lea.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home in Steelville, Missouri.


Aldo John Monari

Aldo John Monari of Cuba, Missouri was born December 17, 1929 at 
Cuba, Missouri to Albert and Agnes F. (nee Guerri) Monari and 
passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at the age of 83 years.
Aldo started working in construction at the age of 16. He had 
worked on five different pipelines during his career and was a 
30-year member of the Union Hall #513. Aldo spent many hours 
outside working on the family property. He enjoyed hunting, 
fishing and the occasional visits from friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Agnes Monari; 
three brothers, Leo, Victor and Fredrick Monari and one infant 
sister, Yolanda Monari.
He is survived by a host of distant relatives that live in Italy 
and many friends.
Visitation was held Monday, December 2, 1013 from 11 a.m. until 
1 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, 
December 2, 2013 at the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery, Rosati, 
Missouri with Rev. Charles Pardee officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.


Rebecca Ann “Becky” Monzyk

Rebecca Ann “Becky” Monzyk of Cuba was born April 13, 1970 in 
Janesville, Wisconsin to  Oliver and Juanita (Millard) Miller and 
passed away suddenly on Monday, November 25, 2013 at St. Louis 
University Hospital at the age of 43 years.
Becky worked for CFI Trucking Company as a truck driver for many years. 
She enjoyed being a magician and doing magic shows for the children at 
Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Her other hobbies included 
gardening, traveling, being on the beach, thrift store shopping 
and her favorite drink was a Diet Pepsi.
She was preceded in death by her father, Oliver Miller.
She is survived by her three children, William and wife Becca 
DeDual of Belle, Missouri, Diamond DeDual and and Cody Miller, both 
of Cuba, Missouri; special friend, Scotty Bacon of Cuba, Missouri; 
mother, Juanita Miller of Newburg, Missouri; five sisters and brothers, 
Deborah and husband Bill Litzler of Beloit, Wisconsin, Steve Osman of 
Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Butch Osman of Edgerton, Wisconsin, Robin Macara 
of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Krista Beth Peck of Newburg, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 30, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. 
at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 4 p.m. 
at the Mizell Funeral Home with Lesa Mizell officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri.


Mildred Luciel Moschetto

Mildred Luciel Moschetto (nee Markley) was born in St. Louis, 
Missouri on December 9, 1914 to William F. and Zora Markley (nee 
Chewning), and passed away on November 22, 2013 Cuba Manor Nursing 
Home in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 98 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Mildred was the third child and first girl of six children. She grew 
up in the Cuba area and received her education through high school at 
Cuba. 
As a young girl, she worked at a dry goods and grocery store in 
Cuba, Missouri during the depression to help support her family. 
To find work, the Markley family moved to St. Louis, Missouri and 
Mildred went to work at Miller’s Store on Jamieson Ave then later 
at Bettendorf-Rapp, where she met her husband Sodo, then onto 
Schnucks Food Stores as a head cashier in Frontenec. She was a 
38-year member of the UFCW Local #655.
Mildred was united in marriage to Rosario (Sodo) Moschetto on 
April 12, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri and they had a long marriage 
of over 50 years.
They owned a large farm on Taylor Road, near her sisters’ farms, 
for many years and later sold it, retired and did a lot of traveling 
and fishing.
Mildred led a good, long and fulfilling life and was known for her 
honesty, integrity and hard work. Her door was always open to anyone 
in need.
She had a firm saying, “If you can’t do a job right and to the best 
of your ability, then don’t do it at all.” Her life showed this in 
how she lived and by the people she loved.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Zora Markley; 
her husband, Sodo; her close sister and brother-in-law, Doras and 
Ed Jennings; three brothers, Cecil, Dallas and Charles Markley; one 
nephew, Robert Markley.
She is survived by her sister, Ada Maxfield of Cuba, Missouri; 
four nieces, Betty DeLeo and Donna Richardson, both of Cuba, 
Missouri, Patti Bowlak of St. Louis, Missouri and Shelley Bell of 
Rolla, Missouri; three nephews, Mike Jennings of Cuba, Missouri, 
Keith Markley of Eureka, Missouri and John Jennings of Union, 
Missouri; other great nephews, nieces, family and friends.
Funeral services were at the Hoffmeister Chapel in St. Louis, 
Missouri with internment following at the Resurrection Cemetery, 
next to her husband. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Hoffmeister Colonial 
Mortuary in St. Louis, Missouri.


Raymond Leroy Munton

Raymond Leroy Munton of Steelville, Missouri was born on Monday, 
March 23, 1936 in Steelville, Missouri to Raymond Leonard and 
Josephine H. Halbert Munton and passed away on Thursday, 
November 21, 2013 at Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri at 
the age of 77 years, 7 months and 29 days.
He was a career military serviceman in the United States Navy serving 
his country honorably. He was a member of the Lebanon Lodge #77 AFAM, 
and VFW Post 6479 of Steelville. He loved nature and deer hunting. 
He also enjoyed farming, gardening, making molasses, working with 
his team of horses and going on wagon rides.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Josephine 
Munton; two brothers, Harold (Helen) Munton and Noah Munton.
He is survived by his companion, Rosalee “Rosie” Midyett; stepsons, 
Jerry (LaDonna) Midyett and Joe (Kay) Midyett, all of Steelville, 
Missouri; brothers, Osco “OL” (Loretta) Munton of Cuba, Missouri 
and Melvin Munton; sister, Wilma Bravard of St. Louis, Missouri; 
step grandchildren, Celeste, Wyatt, Ethan, Jared and Jacob Midyett, 
Cody Griffith, Brad (Amy) Midyett, Danielle (Mike) Retowski, Aaron 
(Lauren Wood) Midyett and Elliot Midyett; step great grandchildren, 
Evan, Carson, Thatcher, Gavyn, Aiden, Sean and Sophia; other 
relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation was Monday, December 2, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. 
with Masonic service at 7 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri. 
Graveside memorial service was Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. 
at the Steelville Cemetery with Pastor Jerry Beers officiating and 
full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.


Thomas Rice Sr.

Thomas Rice Sr. of St. Clair, Missouri was born August 29, 1935 in 
Sullivan, Missouri to Robert and Ruth (nee Fox) Rice and passed away 
Sunday, November 24, 2013 in St. Clair, Missouri at the age of 
78 years.
After his retirement he help busy for many years working from his 
home in St. Clair with small engine repair.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruth Rice; one 
brother, Robert Rice Sr.; infant brothers, Herbie Rice and infant 
sister, Thelma Rice.
He is survived by three sons, Thomas Rice Jr. and wife Sharon of 
Cuba, Missouri, Jay Rice and wife Anna of St. Clair, Missouri and 
Jarame Redhage and wife Christina of Fenton, Missouri; one daughter, 
Debby Wenzel and companion Joe Dierking of St. Clair, Missouri; 
three brothers, David Rice and wife Maxine of St. Clair, Missouri, 
Iris Rice and wife Sally of Park Hills, Missouri and Ralph Rice 
and wife Connie of Marble Hill, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 
three great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 
and from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at the 
Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 
at the Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Midlawn Funeral Home & 
Memorial Gardens in Union, 


Inez Juanita Saladin

Inez Juanita Saladin was born in Kane, Wyoming on March 29, 1916 
to Dan and Lilly (Brown) Berdar and passed away Sunday, 
December 1, 2013 at the age of 97.
Inez was united in marriage to Arthur Kulp and to this union four 
children were born. 
After Arthur passed away Inez was later united in marriage to 
Charles Saladin, he brought two daughters to this union. 
Inez worked in the garment industry in St. James for many years. 
She loved to work in the yard and always maintained beautiful 
flower gardens. Along with always having two vegetable gardens 
going at once, she enjoyed sharing the bounty of her labor with 
friends and neighbors, but knew what it took to raise her family 
through the long winter months and would can everything she could 
in the summer months to last through to the next year. Her secret 
to long life? According to Inez it was cabbage and vinegar, and who 
knows at 97 she certainly could be right! 
she was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Lilly Berdar; 
husbands, Arthur Kulp and Charles Saladin; son, Arthur Kulp.
  She is survived by her children, Joan Schroyer of Joplin, Missouri, 
Gayle Kulp and wife Ruth of Cuba, Missouri, and Donna Hankey and 
husband Ralph of St. James, Missouri; step-daughters, Jenny Schott 
and husband Bud of Jackson, Missouri, and Joyce Schroeder and 
husband Charlie of Jackson, Missouri; four grandchildren; six 
step-grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; other relatives 
and friends. 
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 
the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary 
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the 
St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Reverend Mick 
Thrasher officiating. 
Interment was in the St. James Cemetery. 
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
St. James, Missouri.


Frank Joseph Wevers Jr.

Frank Joseph Wevers Jr. of St. James, Missouri, formerly of 
Steelville, Missouri was born July 21, 1924 in St. Louis, Missouri 
to Frank Joseph Wevers, Sr. and Catherine Weinzettle Wevers and 
passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the Missouri Veterans 
Home in St. James, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
On April 5, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage 
to Lavern Elizabeth Saenger.Frank served honorably in the U.S. Navy 
from 1941 through 1949. He was stationed in the South Pacific, Guam 
and the Great Lakes. After serving in the military, he worked with 
his father at General Cable Corps and then later he worked at 
Schweitzer’s making metal fan blades for cars, tractors, etc.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Catherine 
Wevers; and his wife, Lavern Wevers in 2011.
He is survived by his son, Frank “Butch” Joseph Wevers III and his 
wife Jo Ellen of Kimberling City, Missouri; six daughters, Diane 
Andrews and husband Tom of Lyons, Colorado, Janis Taylor and 
husband Gary of Salem, Missouri, Cathy Sexton and husband Richard 
of Valley Park, Missouri, Debbie Champion and husband Ken of 
Chamois, Missouri, Dotty Burke and husband Jim of St. James, 
Missouri and Cindy Pratt and husband Gary of Steelville, Missouri; 
15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great great 
grandchild; other relatives and friends.
His wishes were to be cremated and with services at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Carol Ann Wintjen

Carol Ann Wintjen of Cuba, Missouri was born on October 1, 1966 
in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Monday, November 18, 2013 
at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 47 years.
Carol worked several years as a Certified Medical Technician, before 
becoming disabled. She enjoyed always taking care of others and 
spoiling her grandchildren.
She was preceded by one daughter, Ashley Logan; two brothers, Lloyd 
and Charles Wintjen.
She is survived by her fiancé, Richard Hooper; six children, 
Christopher Wintjen, Crystal, William, Joe and Ashley Williams, 
Crystal Haney; three grandchildren, Arionna and Angel Smith, Bentley 
Williams; mother-in-law, Rose Hooper, all of Cuba, Missouri; four 
brothers and two sisters, James, Larry, Roger, Christian, Retha 
and Janet; other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 
from 1-2 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 
2 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.



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