Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of September 4, 2013 Irvin Henry Althage Irvin Henry Althage of Cuba, Missouri was born to Reinhard and Alvina (Helmig) Althage on October 21, 1923 in Port Hudson, Missouri and passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at his home at the age of 89 years. Irvin was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Hoemann on June 9, 1951 in New Haven, Missouri and to this union five children were born. Irvin over the years worked for Orschelin Farm & Home Supply, Ed’s Finer Foods and Washington Tractor Company all in Washington, Missouri. He was a longtime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cuba. He enjoyed reading, hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking, baking, barbecuing, traveling and making stained glass windows. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reinhard and Alvina Althage; wife, Ruth Marie Althage; one brother, Allen Althage; one sister, Ruth Behringer; one sister-in-law, Fae Althage; two brothers-in-law, Francis and Roy Hoemann. He is survived by his five children, Ronald and wife Belinda Althage of St. James, Missouri, Donald Althage of Phoenix, Arizona, Barbara and husband James Kaufhold of Cuba, Missouri, Sharon and husband Scott Heiner of San Antonio, Texas, Kay and husband William Olson of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Cora and husband Emil Menke of Union, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 9-11 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Joseph Pederson, officiating. Interment followed at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Elsie J. Brake Elsie J. Brake of Bourbon, Missouri was born at Sullivan, Missouri on February 8, 1958 to Junior and Seline (Coplin) Britton and passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at the age of 55 years, 6 months and 14 days. She attended school in Sullivan and on May 23, 1987 was married to Ronald James Brake.   She was employed for 28 years at Meramec Industries and retired due to ill health.  She enjoyed playing bingo, going to yard sales, fishing and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents, Junior and Seline Britton; her husband, Ronald on September 7, 2012; and a sister, Patty Mastin. She is survived by a son, R. J. Brake II of Bourbon, Missouri; daughter, Sabrina Brake of Bourbon, Missouri; four brothers, David and Dennis Britton, both of Sullivan, Missouri, Scott Britton of Leasburg, Missouri and Larry Britton of Bourbon, Missouri; sister, Teresa Voss of Sullivan, Missouri; two grandchildren, Miley Brake and Brantley Whitworth; brother-in-law, Jim Isgriggs and wife Anette of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives  and friends. Cremation services are under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.   A family memorial service is scheduled in the near future. Mary E. Gaskill Mary E. Gaskill of Sullivan, Missouri was born on January 31, 1929 near Sullivan, Missouri to John and Lizzie (Taylor) Landing and passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 25 days. She was a life-long resident of the Sullivan area and on October 11, 1947 was married to Warren Gaskill. Mary was employed for a time at Meramec Industries in Sullivan, Missouri, but for the most part was a devoted wife and mother and would also babysit outside of the home for other children.  She attended New Testament Baptist Church and was a member at Cave Spring Baptist Church.  She was known as a hard worker who enjoyed the outdoors, tending her flower garden, cutting grass and canning the vegetables out of the garden.  She was known as an independent woman and was fond of reading and helping with the cooking at church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lizzie Landing; husband, Warren on June 27, 2003; two brothers, Earl and Carl Landing; a great grandson, Bradley Booth; special niece, Sarah Schatz and a beloved son-in-law, Larry Kincaid.    She is survived by two sons, Bob Gaskill and wife Terrie and Don Gaskill and wife Christine, all of Sullivan, Missouri; two daughters, Linda Kincaid of Sullivan, Missouri and Mary Ann Copling and husband Bob of Leasburg, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Amy Kelly, Becky Booth, David Copling, Jarrod Gaskill, Jennifer Gaskill, Grant Gaskill and Sarah Gaskill; nine great-grandchildren; special nieces, Shirley Schatz and Carla Beckett; sisters-in-law, Peggy and June Gaskill; and a special friend, Patricia Tilley; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, August 29, 2013 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on, Thursday, August 29, 2013 from the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Charles Idelman and Bro. David Wright officiating. Interment was in the Cave Spring Cemetery, rural Sullivan, Missouri.   Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Randall Eugene Ray Randall Eugene Ray of St. James, Missouri was born on April 17, 1958 in Rolla, Missouri to Thomas Elza and Wanda L. (Copeland) Ray and passed away Friday, August 30, 2013 at the age of 55 years, 4 months and 14 days. Randall, known as Randy, grew up in St. James, Missouri and graduated from John F. Hodge High School. Randy was united in marriage to Donna Gray on July 26, 1980 at Broadway Baptist Church in rural St. James, Missouri. He worked at his family’s Shell and Texaco Gas Stations. In 1981 Randy and Donna opened the Rays Tire and Service Center. Randy was a people person and always had a sense of humor. Randall loved to fish and had many fishing trips including trips to Canada. Randy also enjoyed to hunt and always had a story about the big one that got away. He was a collector of everything, and always had the ability to locate prize items. He also was on the board at Camp Brimshire for eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Elza and Wanda L. Ray; and one nephew, Jordan Ray.    He is survived by his wife of the home, Donna L. Ray of St. James, Missouri; two brothers, Jerry Ray and wife Linda of St. James, Missouri and Dennis Ray and ex-wife Judith of Manatte, Florida; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Doyle and Leora Gray of Vichy, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Doris Gray and Howard Becklenberg of Vichy, Missouri and Dianne and Brian Adams of St. James, Missouri; brother-in-law, David Gray and Brenda Braidlow and her daughter Kelly Herman; sister-in-law: Dena Coleman and husband Bill of Steelville, Missouri; nephews, Jeff Ray and Jerry Ray and wife Claudette, Morgan Adams, Michael Gray and wife Danee and Daniel Gray; nieces, Jessica Ray, Miranda Adams and DeAnn Stringer and husband Paul; great nieces, Abby Ray and great nephew, Justin Ray; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 3-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Services were held on Monday, September 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Walter Bud Sanders officiating. Pallbearers were Don Licklider, Tom Brown, Jeremiah Brown, Allen Juern, Larry Lorts and Dave Moeslein. Burial was in the Broadway Memorial Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.   Mildred Alice Simpson Mildred Alice Simpson of St. James, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 26, 1925 to Antone and Laura (Lewis) Kozieja and passed away August 24, 2013 at the age of 87 years. She worked as a meat packer and was a longtime member of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). She enjoyed motorcycle riding, dancing, boating and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antone and Laura Kozieja; and her husband, Edward Simpson in 2009. She is survived by her children, Jan Dixon of St. James, Missouri, and Michael Simpson and wife Julie of Washington, Missouri; grandchildren, Cindy, Randy, and Butch; brother, Robert Kozieja; seven great grandchildren, 12 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, Missouri, with Terry Brady officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in the Donnellson Cemetery in Donnellson, Illinois. Erma B. Eaton Thurmond Erma B. Eaton Thurmond of Cuba, Missouri was born June 5, 1923 at Seaton, Missouri to Frank and Mary (nee Hatcher) Happel and passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the age of 90 years. Erma was united in marriage to John E. Eaton in 1938 at Steelville and to this union 10 children were born. John passed away in 1993 and in 1995 Erma was united in marriage to Kenneth Thurmond. Erma spent her life taking care of her home, raising children, gardening, canning, sewing, quilting, embroidering and mushroom hunting. She made quilts for her family and always enjoyed listening to music especially Elvis’s Christian music. In her older years she enjoyed word puzzles and going to the Cuba Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Happel; husbands, John Eaton in 1993 and Kenneth Thurmond in 2007; one daughter, Bertha Taber; two grandchildren, Sherry Callahan and Sara Taber; one son-in-law, Paul Myers; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Eaton; one brother, Charles Happel; and one sister, Catherine Grushwan. She is survived by children, Johnny Eaton of Steelville, Missouri, Helen and husband Ken Pyatt of Owensville, Misouri, Mary and husband Claude Pyatt of Cuba, Missouri, Maxine Myers of Cuba, Missouri, Gerald and wife Susie Eaton of Cuba, Missouri, Lloyd and wife Carol Eaton of Cuba, Missouri, Peg and husband Junior Callahan of Steelville, Missouri, David and wife Angie Eaton of Cuba, Missouri, Glenda and husband Joe Stubblefield of Cuba, Missouri; son-in-law, Dean Taber of St. James, Missouri; step son, Tom and wife Linda Isaac of St. James, Missouri; 17 grandchildren, Johnny, Michael, Rick, Karen, Donna, Debbie, Patrick “PJ”, Michelle, Shawn, Matt, Jeff, Joe, Leroy, Leon, Lucas, Mark and Jason; 33 great grand- children; two brothers, Louis and wife Mary Happel of Cuba, Missouri and Ken and wife France Happel of St. James, Missouri; five sisters, Lola and husband Jack Bartle, Pearl Norris, Mary Lou Martin, all of St. James, Missouri and Norma Russau of Carthage, Missouri; seven great great grandsons; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Friday, August 30, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba with the Pastor Don Martin and Bro. John Ripley. Special music was “Stroll Across Heaven with You” by David Callahan and “Precious Memories” by Elvis. Pallbearers were grandsons Johnny, Michael, Rick, Pat, Shawn, Matt, Jeff, Joe, Leroy, Leon, Lucas, Jason and Mark. Interment and prayers followed at the New Home Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Carl Eugene Warnol Carl Eugene Warnol of Dixon, Missouri was born on September 1, 1959 at Harvey, Illinois to William Theron and Thelma Viola (Wagoner) Warnol and passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at the age of 53 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Carl was united in marriage on July 23, 2004 at Dixon, Missouri to Cindy Marie Hines. Carl was raised in the Apostolic Faith Church, Jerome and was baptized early in life. He was a member and past master of Arlington Lodge No. 346 A.F. & F.M., was a member and past president of the International Union of Fire Fighters IAFF No. 3905, and had volunteered for both the Dixon Fire Department and the Dixon Ambulance. He had been employed with the Rolla City Fire Department for 22 1/2 years retiring in June of 2007. He and his wife are the current owners of CW’s Gun and Knife and Action I Loans, Rolla, Missouri. Carl loved to hunt and float the Gasconade. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Thelma Warnol; one brother, William Chesley Warnol; two sisters, Erma Louella Warnoland Neoma Bernice Sommer; and one brother-in-law, Norman Evans. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Warnol of Dixon, Missouri; two sons, Clinton Warnol of St. James, Missouri and Michael George and wife Adelle of Vienna, Missouri; two daughters, Lindsey Warnol of Jefferson City, Missouri and Jennifer George of Rolla, Missouri; one brother, Donald Warnol and wife Tina of Dixon, Missouri; four sisters, Barbara Warnol, Kathryn Warnol, and Carolyn Jean Evans, all of Rolla, Missouri and Relora Wills of Dixon, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, George “Bud” Sommer of Dixon, Missouri and Bill Hines of Flat, Missouri; six grandchildren, Makiah, Taylor, Koby, Billy, Kamden and Salene with Tanner Lee Eugene expected in October; one great grandson, Treyton; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 with a Masonic service under the auspices of the Arlington Lodge No. 346 A.F. & A.M., Dixon, Missouri at 7 p.m. and 10-11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in the Long-Kloeppel Funeral in Dixon, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in the Dixon Chapel of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes with Pastor Don Arthur of the Apostolic Faith Church in Jerome, Missouri and Rev. Ron Smith, Assistant Fire Chief of Rolla, officiating. Interment was in the Warnol Family Cemetery in Dixon, Missouri. Pallbearers were Jeff Breen, Ryan Mckay, Steve Huffman, Mike Buchler, Allen Michaels, Scott Proffitt and John Marti. Honorary pallbearers were Terry Eyrtel, Don Jordan, Don Plake, Mike Manley, Larry Seest and Mike Crowley. Arrangements under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Long-Kloeppel Funeral Homes. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ************************************************ Copyright. 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