Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO 
Local Obituaries for the Week of December 30, 2020



Anthony "Tony" John Brady Jr.

Anthony "Tony" John Brady Jr. of Davisville, Missouri, formerly of 
Cuba, Missouri, was born June 6, 1961 in Long Beach, New York to 
Anthony John Sr. and Mary Louise Hannen Brady and passed away 
Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 59 years, 6 months and 
20 days.
Tony had owned a paint company, Bipacco, in Cuba, Missouri for 
over 30 years. 
He had attended the Family Church in Chesterfield, Missouri for a 
number of years and was a member of the Sons of the American Legion. 
Tony enjoyed watching the Rams football team and the St. Louis 
Cardinals.
He was preceded in death his parents, Anthony and Mary Brady; and 
one daughter, Kaitynn Brady.
He is survived by two daughters, Amy Jo Henry and husband Donnie 
Miller of Davisville, Missouri and Sarah Wilson and husband Darren
of Fresno, California; one sister, Maureen Brady and husband 
Anthony Barone of Denver, Colorado; three brothers, Daniel Brady 
of Urbana, Ohio, Michael Brady of Denver, Colorado and James Brady 
of Chicago, Illinois; 11 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation as the final disposition. 
A Celebration of Life will be held in Ballwin, Missouri in 2021.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home of Steelville, Missouri.


Edward "Ed" Kendall Carr

Edward "Ed" Kendall Carr of Steelville, Missouri was born 
October 27, 1933 in Cook Station, Missouri to Walter Irving and 
Elsie Grayson Carr and passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 
at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 27 days.
On June 16, 1962 in Steelville, Missouri he married Carol Roper. 
Ed served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force for four 
years. He was employed at St. Joe Mines for 20 years and later went 
to work for the Steelville School System as a mechanic for 13 years. 
He was a long-time active member of the Steelville First Baptist 
Church when his health permitted him to attend and where he was a 
deacon. Ed enjoyed working on electronics, reading and crossword 
puzzles, fishing on the Meramec, sports and being a diehard fan of 
the St. Louis Cardinals. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, W.I. and Elsie Carr; one 
daughter, Kathryn Carr; four brothers, Glen (Wanda) Carr, Kermit 
(Ellenor) Carr, Calvin Carr and James Carr; two sisters, Virginia 
(Ted) Norris and Leota (Robert) Land; and brothers-in-law, Ralph 
Luke and Larry Garms.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Carr of Steelville, 
Missouri; two daughters, Robyn (Mark) Ramos of Los Angeles, 
California and Elizabeth (Grant) Isherwood of Columbia, Missouri; 
two sisters, Myrna Luke of Indiana and Joyce Garms of Steelville, 
Missouri; sister-in-law, Liz Carr of California; nine grandchildren;
three great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
The family chose cremation as the final disposition. There will be 
no services at this time.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home 
of Steelville, Missouri.


Mark Daniel Harmon

Mark Daniel Harmon was born on March 6, 1984 in Rolla, Missouri and 
passed away on December 16, 2020 at the age of 36 years, 9 months 
and 10 days.
He accepted Jesus as a child. Mark was his own person and he lived 
by the beat of his own drum. 
He loved music and in 2014, he created MoRoots Music Festival. 
Mark overcame many obstacles throughout his life. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Harmon; his 
grandparents, Clark Harmon, and Robert and Jessie Crocker; aunt, 
Vicki (Harmon) Stubbs; and uncles, Joseph and Orville Crocker.
He is survived by his mom, Jane Harmon (Larry) Conner of Steelville,
Missouri; grandmother, Mary Harmon of Steelville, Missouri; three 
brothers, Robert (Erin) Harmon of Steelville, Missouri, Donnie 
(Susie) Harmon of Cook Station, Missouri and Stanley "Clark" Harmon 
of Steelville, Missouri; sisters, Jennifer (Rick) Pohlsander of 
Rolla, Missouri, Annie (Brian) Smith of Monett, Missouri, Debbie 
(Joe) Garrett of Beaufort, Missouri and Karen Clines of Pacific, 
Missouri; aunts, Meridith (Eldon) Sapaugh, Pat (Earl) Brand, Goldie 
(Roger) Parrett, all of Steelville, Missouri, Deloris (Eddie) 
Stricklin of Cherryville, Missouri and Carol (Ed) Bode of Catawissa, 
Missouri; uncles, David (Becky) Crocker, Steve (Martha) Harmon and 
Jim Crocker, all of Steelville, Missouri, Jeff Harmon of 
Humansville, Missouri and Russell (Wanda) Crocker of Cuba, Missouri;
nieces and nephews, Shantel (Michael) Hewkin and Cole Harmon of 
Steelville, Missouri, Dalton (Katelynn) Harmon of Rolla, Missouri 
and Lorena and Waylon Harmon of Cook Station, Missouri; great 
nieces, Ava, Hadleigh, Dallas and Aspen; honorary mother, Debbie 
Blake; honorary brothers and sisters, Jen Parrett of Steelville, 
Missouri, April Greer of Branson, Missouri and Melanie Richardson 
of Steelville, Missouri, Jason and Timberlee Minor, Andy and Kelley 
Dorris, John Kaesik, Rachel Kurz, Leslie Beyer, Josh Davis, Marty 
and Dawn Green, Andy Haskenhoff; other relatives and friends. 
Visitation was held from 4-9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 
the Steelville Assembly of God Church in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 
at the Steelville Assembly of God Church in Steelville, Missouri 
with Pastor Brian Greer and Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special 
music of "Will you Miss Me When I am Gone" was sung by Adam Yount 
and "Why God" was sung by April and Raelyn Greer.
Casket bearers were Donnie Harmon, Robert Harmon, Clark Harmon, 
Dalton Harmon, Steve Harmon, Andy Dorris, Jason Minor, Gabe Parrett 
and John Kaesik.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Pleasant Point 
Cemetery in Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home in Steelville, Missouri.


Richard Russell "Rick" Johnson

Richard Russell "Rick" Johnson of Rolla, Missouri was born in 
Jamaica, Queens, New York on December 11, 1955 to Richard Albert 
Johnson and Ruth Ann (Woolley) Johnson Brotman and passed away 
Monday, December 14, 2020 at the age of 65 years.
Rick was a U.S. Air Force veteran retiree having served his country 
from 1976 to 1996, retiring honorably after earning the rank of 
Master Sergeant.
Rick was a lifelong, avid train enthusiast and very knowledgeable 
about everything related to trains. He was also a talented 
woodworker and an excellent cook.
He was preceded in death by  his parents, Richard Johnson and Ruth 
Ann Johnson Brotmanhis; and infant brother, Robert Karl Johnson. 
He is survived by four children, Lee Richard Johnson of Wichita, 
Kansas, James Daniel Johnson of Rolla, Missouri, Timothy Douglas 
Johnson and wife Heather of Swedeborg, Missouri and Amanda Ruth 
Kossuth and husband Jared of St. James, Missouri; two brothers, 
James Johnson of Reidsville, North Carolina and Craig Johnson of 
Archbald, Pennyslvania; sister, Patti Brush of St. James, 
Missouri; step father, Irwin "King" Brotman of Orange City, Florida; 
three step sisters, Michelle Brotman of Orange City, Florida, Lisa 
Sosa of Deltona, Florida and Jennifer Enos of Plantation, Florida; 
eight grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Graveside service with full military honors was held at 1 p.m. on 
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery near 
Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home 
in Rolla, Missouri.


Vernon "Sonny" Henry Lamkey

Vernon "Sonny" Henry Lamkey was born August 15, 1942 in Potosi, 
Missouri to Vernon Clarence and Lena Pearl Lamkey and passed away 
Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 
5 days.
On November 22, 1969 in Sullivan, Missouri Sonny married Bonnie 
Studdard. 
Sonny was employed at Pea Ridge Mines for several years and later 
at Wallis Oil Co.
He attended Evangelical Holiness Church in Cuba, Missouri and for 
a few years before had attended Center Ridge Church in Davisville, 
Missouri Sonny loved music whether singing or listening to the 
Golden Oldies. He enjoyed working with wood and had built a railroad 
car a few years back with hopes of getting it to run on a track.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Lena Lamkey; 
and one sister, Evelyn Lamkey.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie Lamkey of Cuba, 
Missouri; three daughters, Pamela (John) Osick of Sullivan, 
Missouri, Rebecca (Bill) Fritz of Richland, Missouri and Samantha 
Janes and companion Richard Wills of Steelville, Missouri; one 
sister, Linda (Bill) Donaldson of Branson, Missouri; six 
grandchildren, Tabatha (Josh) Wehmeyer and Benjamin (Cyndi) Hansel 
of Sullivan, Missouri, Janelle Rust and Johnny Rust and companion, 
Emily Krebbs of Potosi, Missouri, Natalie Davis of Bourbon, 
Missouri and LeAnn Renick and companion Anthony of Potosi, 
Missouri; four great grandchildren, Skylas, Tyler, Lane and 
Carter; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
December 26, 2020 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, 
Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020 
with Pastor Don Mitchell and Pastor Harrison Brown officiating. 
Special music of "O'Holy Night" was sung by a daughter, Samantha 
Janes with Angie Turnbough accompanying on piano. Other music of
"Far Side of Jordan," "Precious Memories" and "When We All Get to 
Heaven" was sung by Bob and Carol Coleman. The service was Live 
streamed on the Facebook page of Britton-Bennett Funeral Home.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Reedville Cemetery in 
Sullivan, Missouri. Casket bearers were John Rust, Janell Rust, Bill 
Fritz, Richard Wills, John Osick and Josh Wehmeyer.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral 
Home in Steelville, Missouri.


Meredith Janice Morrison

Meredith Janice Morrison of St. James, Missouri was born 
January 17, 1923 in St. James, Missouri to John Hanley and Ida 
Orilla James Spalding Jr. and passed away on Wednesday, 
December 23, 2020 at the age of 97 years.
Meredith married William Austin Morrison on January 13, 1946 at 
Higginsville, Missouri.
Meredith loved making big meals for the family gatherings. She 
enjoyed gardening and needlepoint and always made time for her 
bridge games with her friends. 
She was an active member of the St. James United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Austin 
Morrison on June 23, 2000; one infant son, Timothy Morrison; one 
daughter, Sally Morrison; two brothers, Robert W. and Donald K. 
Spalding; and two sisters, Mary Lloyd and Iola Andies.
She is survived by two sons, William James Morrison and wife Yoshiko 
of St. James, Missouri and Donald Joe Morrison and wife Sandra 
of Bel Aire, Kansas; one sister, Maxine Birdsong of Pacific, 
Missouri; nine grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; other 
relatives and friends.
Due to COVID-19, the family gathered privately at the Jones Funeral 
Home on Monday, December 28, 2020 for funeral services with pastor 
Alicia Fisher officiating. Her favorite hymns "Amazing Grace" and 
"Blessed Assurance" were played and sang. 
Burial was at the family plot in the St. James Cemetery with family 
serving as pallbearers.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.


Ralph J. Rutz

Ralph J. Rutz of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, 
October 6, 1931 in Oak Hill, Missouri to Walter L. and Laura E. 
(Tayloe) Rutz and passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 
at the age of 89 years.
Ralph married Elizabeth Blount on October 17, 1954. 
Ralph honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. 
He retired from Yellow Freight in 1994, after 30 years of dedicated 
service.
In 1993 he became the co-owner of Interstate Regional Stockyards 
in Cuba, Missouri. He enjoyed trucking cattle, being a cattle 
farmer and helping local people market their cattle. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Laura Rutz; 
one daughter, Vicki Ann Rutz; one son, David Rutz; and three 
brothers, Earl and wife Emma Rutz, Haskel and wife Pauline Rutz 
and George Rutz.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth "Speedy" Rutz of 
the home; one daughter, Mary Beth and husband Scott Abolt of Cuba, 
Missouri; two granddaughters, Abigail "Abby" and husband Garrett 
Wishon of Steelville, Missouri, and Faith Rutz of Norfolk, 
Virginia; one sister-in-law, Mary Clay of Cuba, Missouri; two 
cousins, Warren Rutz of Granburg, Texas and Fern Kramme of 
Owensville, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, 
December 29, 2020 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 
at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Gary Mace 
officiating.
Interment was at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Scott Abolt, Garrett Wishon, Michael Clay, Ian 
Clay, Eddie Rutz and Eric Rutz.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in 
Cuba, Missouri.


Patrick Michael Shaw

Patrick Michael Shaw of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 3, 1941 
to Patrick Myles and Mary (Dalton) Shaw and passed away Friday, 
December 25, 2020 at the age of 79 years.
Patrick graduated from Cleveland Highschool in 1961 and went on 
to earn his bachelor's degree from SEMO. 
On February 20, 1964 Patrick married Ramona (Spickelmier) in 
Jackson, Missouri. 
Patrick operated as an insurance agent at the American Family 
Insurance location in Cuba, Missouri.
He served in the Air National Guard for six years. He served two 
terms as Alderman for the City of Cuba. 
Patrick was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church of 
Cuba, Missouri as well as a chairperson for the construction of 
the church itself. Patrick also served on other various committees. 
Patrick was an avid fisherman and golfer. He also enjoyed traveling 
with his wife. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Myles and Mary Shaw. 
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ramona Shaw of Cuba; two sons,
Colin Michael Shaw of St. Louis, Missouri and Patrick Myles Shaw II 
of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Anne (Shaw) Heinrich and 
husband Bret of Kirkwood, Missouri; three grandchildren, Eleanor 
Anne (Heinrich) Watson and husband Nate of St. Louis, Missouri 
Harrison Bret Heinrich of Kirkwood, Missouri and Charlotte Frances 
Heinrich of Kirkwood, Missouri; other relatives and friends. 
Services were private.
Arrangements under the direction of Midlawn Funeral Home in Union, 
Missouri.


Lorene Todd

Lorene Todd of Cuba, Missouri was born on September 24, 1925 in 
Leadhill, Arkansas to James C. and Virgie (Ivey) Whiteaker and 
passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the age of 95 years.
Lorene married Jackson "Jack" L. Todd on February 8, 1943 in 
Reno, Nevada.
Lorene and Jack owned and operated Meramec Sundries from 1960-1972. 
She enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her home and 
family. She loved to sing, play the piano and read God's word.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Virgie 
Whiteaker; husband, Jackson "Jack" L. Todd; and one brother, 
James "Clay" Toye.
She is survived by her three sons, Steven and wife Gina Todd of 
Cuba, Missouri, James and wife Sue Todd of Arnold, Missouri and 
Dwight and wife Patti Todd of Tempe, Arizona; eight grandchildren, 
Monica and husband Dan Hewkin, Sheila and husband A.J. Hall, 
Heather and husband Greg Yount, Angela and husband Terry Self, 
Andrew and wife Jamie Todd, Len Maurer, Denise and husband Jose 
Jasso, Steven Todd; 16 great grandchildren Kayla Hewkin (Matt), 
Cheyenne Hewkin (Jacobus), Jeremy Hewkin, Nathan Hall, Kathryn 
Hall, C.J. Trolinger, Curtis Trolinger, Erin Trolinger, Brendan 
Christopher, Alexa Christopher, Cory Self, Jewell Todd, Kaitlyn 
Todd, Nathanel Jasso, Zachary Maurer, Adam Levi; great great 
grandchildren, Lily Paro and soon to be Grayson James Todd; three 
daughters-in-law, Debra Willoughby, Betty Todd and JoAnn Todd; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, 
January 2, 2021 the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 
at the Mizell Funeral Home with Dan Hewkin officiating.
Interment will follow at the Kinder Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Hewkin, Andrew Todd, Matt Killeen, Jacobus 
Vandenbroek, Curtis Trolinger, Alan Cape, Dave Honea and Steve Eads
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.


Shane Earl Warren

Shane Earl Warren of Moscow Mills, Missouri, formerly of Crawford 
County, Missouri, was born March 18, 1974 in Rolla, Missouri to 
Donald Earl and Robin Lynn (Hardin) Warren and passed away Sunday, 
December 13, 2020 at the age of 46 years.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Robin Warren; and his uncle, 
Jimmy Hardin. 
He is survived by his father, Donald Earl Warren of Owensville, 
Missouri; three brothers, Brian Warren, Donald Wayne Warren and 
wife Erica of Columbia, Missouri and Christopher Warren of 
Owensville, Missouri; three children, Taylor, Kyle and Aaron 
Warren all of Texas; grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Services will take place at a later date. 
Arrangements under the direction of the Columbia Cremation Care 
Center in Columbia, Missouri.


Donald Hayse Wolfe

Donald Hayse Wolfe was born July 12, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri 
to Jacob Hayse and Alta Wolfe and passed away on December 16, 2020 
at the age of 93 years, 5 months and 4 days.
Don attended schools in both St. Louis and St. James, Missouri, 
before enlisting in the Navy. As a naval aviator Don operated radio 
and radar and served as tail gunner on PBM Martin Mariners and on 
carrier-based TBM Avengers conducting anti-submarine operations. 
He also served as shipboard radioman for cruiser and battleship 
based aircraft
Soon after discharge he met Joan and they married October 24, 1948. 
He was a proud veteran of WWII. 
Don and Joan built their first home themselves, with the help of 
some family members. 
At a very young age Don was determined to be his own boss and build 
his own business. He soon launched an auto parts business that 
developed into a successful auto parts retail and wholesale 
enterprise. 
Don and Joan raised six children, traveled widely and read 
extensively. They were both avid private pilots, each with their own 
planes. 
Don operated a business rebuilding small planes while managing the 
Rolla National Airport for about ten years. He also raised cattle 
on their farm in Vichy where they lived since 1973. 
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Joan Wolfe; 
parents, Jacob and Alta Wolfe; son, Jeffrey Michael Wolfe; and 
youngest sister, Linda Mitchell Jones.
He is survived by his children, Peggy Allmeyer (Ron) Kathleen 
Bottroff (David), Danny Wolfe (Ester), Rebecca Wolfe Spratlin 
(John) and Gregory Wolfe (Cindy); grandchildren; great 
grandchildren; one great great grandson; sisters, Vivian Moss, 
Millie Davidson, Gwen Thomas and Dodie Muschany; other relatives 
and friends. 
Private graveside service was planned due to the current 
Covid-19 pandemic.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in 
St. James, Missouri.



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