Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of Dec. 13, 2001 Geraldine Marie Brandenburger Geraldine Marie Brandenburger nee Summers of Cuba, Missouri was born in Nebraska to the union of William Jess Summers and Bethell (Delancey) Summers on July 11, 1930 and passed away on December 4, 2001 at Cuba, Missouri at the age of 71 years 4 months and 23 days. Jerri, as she was known by, was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Todd and Bill Summers. On November 18, 1960 she was united in marriage to John Brandenburger at Mexico, Missouri. They have been happily married for 41 years. Jerri and her husband, John, spent their working years as wholesale distributors. In Hannibal, Missouri they owned and operated Mark Twain Beverage Co., Inc., a large wholesale beer distributorship. She and John spend several years traveling in their RV, making hundreds of friends across the country. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking and entertaining at every opportunity. Those who surive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving husband John Brandenburger; two sons James R. Hammett and John R. Brandenburger and wife Evelyn; four daughters Karen Gay Brandenburger, Rhonda Sampson and husband Terry, Mary Miller and husband Joe, and Jerri Sites and husband Wes; one sister Ruby Hamlett; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Jerri was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Geraldine Marie (Summers) Brandenburger was in state at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri on Thursday, December 6, 2001 after 5 p.m. Funeral services were held on Friday, December 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. at the Britton Chapel, Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Gary Mace officiating. Pallbearers were Kevin Hamlett, Jeff Cunningham, Steve Conrad, Al Callahan, Ted Sampson and Jason Brandenburger. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Memorials to Crawford County Care Co-ordinator, Cuba, Missouri. Ida Christine Harnetz Ida Christine Harnetz of Cuba, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 3, 2001 at the age of 68 years. Mrs. Harnetz was born on October 19, 1933 in Davenport, Florida to the late Harvey Lee and Christine (Scarborough) Littles. In 1955 she moved to St. Louis, and then to Cuba in 1997. On May 14, 1983 she was united in marriage to Clarence Daniel Harnetz at the Moline Baptist Church in St. Louis. Christine worked as a quality control coordinator for White Rogers in St. Louis for over twenty years. She found pleasure in working with crafts, decorating, and gardening. Her life, however, revolved around her extreme devotion to her husband and her family. Christine also enjoyed attending the Salem Avenue Baptist Church. She will be remembered and cherished as a very beautiful, loving and dedicated person. She is survived by her husband, Clarence Daniel Harnetz of Cuba; two children, Frank Paul Baker, Jr. of St. Louis and Dawn Michelle Baker of Maryland Heights, Missouri; three stepchildren, William Daniel Harnetz of Ballwin, Missouri, Karen Louis Gibson and husband Eric, and Cherie Eva Harnetz, all of St. Louis; two brothers Wilber Littles and wife Sandra, of Polk City, Florida and Gerald Littles of Haines City, Florida; an aunt Lydell Thelma Braddy and an uncle Elmond Scarborough, both of Lakeland, Florida; two grandchildren Austin A. Davis and Hannah Nicole Lewis; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Kevin Payne officiating. Interment was in the Vienna Public Cemetery, Vienna, Missouri. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2001 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. If desired, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assocation in memory of Ida Christine Harnetz. Lancer Glenn Hodges Lancer Glenn Hodges was born on December 21, 1969 at Washington, Missouri to the union of Leonard and Wanda Hodges and passed away on December 1, 2001 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla at the age of 31 years. On October 6, 1992, he was united in marriage to Sharee Fodge. Three boys were born to this union, Lancer Jr., Aaron and Kohl. Lancer loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing along with other sports. He also loved watching the boys grow up and active in sports. Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving wife Sharee Hodges and three sons, Lancer, Aaron and Kohl; his mother Wanda Hodges of Leasburg; two brothers, Steve and Randy Hodges, of Cuba, Missouri; three sisters, Linda McKinney of Arkansas, Kathy Coleman of Cuba, Missouri and Tina Hopkins of St. Clair, Missouri; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Lancer was a loving husband, father, son and good friend to all who knew him. He will be sadly missed. Lancer was in state at Bell Funeral Home in Pacific, Missouri. Funeral services were held on December 6, 2001 at the Bell Funeral Home with Father Richard Stevens officiating. Interment was in the Anaconda Cemetery in Anaconda, Missouri. Delma Ruth Martin Delma Ruth Martin nee Alexander was born Tuesday, January 17, 1911, a daughter of the late Ferd Alexander and Orpha (Cummins) Alexander. She entered into eternal rest Saturday, December 1, 2001 at the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 14 days. On November 24, 1937 Delma was united in marriage to Kenneth William Martin. Three sons and two daughters were born to this union. Her husband preceded her in death, as did two sons, Kenneth William Martin, Jr. and Robert Terry Martin. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Ray Alexander and Noel Alexander and wife Dollie. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her two daughters, Twyla Martin of Decatur, Georgia and Wanda Ransom; one son Jerry Martin and wife Luci; one brother Joseph Alexander and wife Geraldine all of Steelville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Koradine Alexander of Cuba, Missouri. Grandchildren, Jeryl Sue Martin, Tracy Garrison and husband Mark, Chris Ransom and wife Alisha, Mike Ransom and wife Mary, Randy Lewis and wife Cindy, Spencer Jones and wife Linda, Terri Guese and husband Jerry, all of Steelville, Missouri, Lisa Hughes of Cuba, Missouri, Sonny Turnbough and wife Sharon of Cherryville, Missouri, and Gina Tetley and husband Scott of Jefferson City, Missouri; a number of great and great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Delma was saved and baptized while in high school. She was a very active member of the First Baptist Church, Steelville for almost fifty years. She taught Sunday school, served as church treasurer, WMU director, church hostess and many other capacities. After her retirement as a bookkeeper at First Community Bank, Steelville, she worked for Dr. George Vineyard and Gladden Greenhouse. Prior to her marriage she taught school at Earls, Daniels, Cherryville, Scotia, Slowensky and Davisville. Delma Ruth Martin lay in state 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, 2001 in the Britton Chapel with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist Carolyn Hawkins and vocalist Edward Jones, Joyce Vaughn, Robert and Kay Housewright. Committal prayers and interment were in Freeman Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Randy and Thomas Lewis, Chris and Mike Ransom, Josh and Jered Garrison. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Emily Jean Richardson Emily Jean Richardson (nee Ogle) was born Saturday, May 13, 1933, at Keysville, Missouri, a daughter of the late Arthur Stafford Ogle and Naomi Elizabeth (Coleman) Ogle. She entered eternal life Saturday, December 1, 2001, at the Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri, at the age of 68 years, six months and 18 days. On April 22, 1950, at the home of Rev. Sam Roper in Steelville, Missouri, Jean was united in marriage to Thomas Lester Richardson. Three daughters were born to this union. They enjoyed 49 years together before his death, September 11, 1999. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her three devoted daughters, Elizabeth Jean Hinch and husband Gary, Barbara Ann Lewis and husband Larry, all of Steelville, Missouri, Edna Marie Davidson and husband Gary of Warrenville, Illinois; one brother, Tom Ogle and wife Billie of West Covina, California; two sisters, Betty Swyers and Opal Edgar and husband Rueben of Sligo, Missouri. Six grandchildren, Ann Hinch of Knoxville, Tennessee, Christina Hinch and Daniel Lewis of Steelville, Missouri, Joshua, Laura and Kate Davidson of Warrenville, Illinois. Brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Walter and Carol Richardson of O'Fallon, Missouri, Vernice Richardson and Mildred Cowan of Steelville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to Tom and her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Ogle; two sisters, Alice and husband Arthur Burke and Edna and husband Fred Shular; one granddaughter, Liza Marie Lewis. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifford Swyers, Frank Richardson, Bill Richardson, George Richardson, Clarence Richardson, Vera McLeRoy, Edith Coffman, Pearl Lutzenberger, Oma Hartung, Ima Lee Richardson, Evie Richardson and Goldie Richardson. Emily Jean Richardson lay in state 4-8 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Committal prayers and interment were in the Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Hinch, Larry Lewis, Gary and Joshua Davidson, Rocky Swyers and Bill Edgar. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Velma Blue Sanders Velma Blue Sanders of Sullivan, Mo., passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2001 at the age of 84 years. Velma was born on October 30, 1917 in Rolla, Mo. to Joe and Dovie Leona (Sisco) Vitzthum. On October 4, 1935 she was joined in marriage to Gene Blue. They were happily married for over fifty years, and had five children together. In 1958 she and her family moved to St. Louis. Velma then moved to Sullivan in 1978. Throughout her adult years, she primarily served her family as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Velma enjoyed sewing, cooking, and just being with her family. She was also a member of the Church of God in Newburg, Mo. She will be remembered and cherished as a very loving, caring, and generous person. She is survived by four sons, Perry Blue and wife, Judyee, of Mary Esther, Florida, Jimmie Blue of Victor, Montana, Ken Blue and wife, Nova, and Larry Blue and wife, Rita, all of Bourbon, Mo.; one daughter, Joyce Bennett of Affton, Mo.; one brother, Lee Vitzthum and wife, Dorothy, of Springfield, Mo.; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Velma was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Alph Vitzthum. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2001 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Reverend Wilson Davis officiating. Interment was in the Rolla City Cemetery. Visitation hours were from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan. Gladine Edith Wilkinson Gladine Edith Wilkinson nee Allen was born on Sunday, November 26, 1911, at Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late John Willie Allen and Annie Melinda Allen (nee Bays). She entered eternal rest Monday, December 3, 2001, at the Stonecrest Healthcare, Viburnum, Missouri at the age of 90 years and 7 days. On April 7, 1933, in Steelville, Missouri, Gladine was united in marriage to Laben Matson Wilkinson. Three daughters were born to this union. He preceded her in death, as did one daughter, Annetta Gillam (nee Wilkinson). Among those who remain to mourn her passing are two devoted daughters, Wanda Hedrick of Steelville, Missouri and Jean Beeman and husband Roger of Viburnum, Missouri; son-in-law Charles Gillam of Viburnum; sisters-in-law Flora Coffman and Virginia Wilkinson of Steelville, Missouri. Six grandchildren, Mark Beeman and wife Sharon of Viburnum, Missouri, Mike Beeman and wife Summer of Fenton, Missouri, Jim Beeman and wife Sue of High Ridge, Missouri, Beverly and husband Dennis Callahan of Cherryville, Missouri, Krista and husband Jeff Wigger of Farmington, Missouri, and David Hedrick and wife Evelyn of Steelville, Missouri; ten great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, her husband and one daughter, she was preceded in death by one sister, Edna Allen; one brother George Allen; son-in-law Charles Buford Hedrick; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Johnny and Ruth Snow, Clem and Bessie Wilkinson, Larry Wilkinson, Evelyn and Joe Sherock and George Coffman. Gladine Edith Wilkinson lay in state 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2001 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2001, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Michael Knight officiating. Musical selections were provided by Evelyn Hedrick. Committal prayers and interment were in Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Mark and Mike Beeman, Bob and Ron Leasor and David and Nick Hedrick. Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. --------- Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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