Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of March 12, 2014
William Ronald Gahr
William Ronald Gahr, formerly of Steelville, Missouri, was born
February 28, 1930 to Everett and Daphne Gahr and passed away
February 28, 2014 at the age of 84 years.
He was united in marriage to JoAnn Slade.
Williams was a member of the Fenton Church of Christ. He retired
from Fabick but was a former area manager for Western Auto, owned
and operated a Gambles Hardware and had worked for American Bearing
Corp.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Daphne Gahr;
wife, JoAnn Gahr; sister, Betty (J.G.) Brown; son-in-law, Ed Kuhlmann
and grandson, Jeff Kahlmann.
He is survived by children, Rhonda Kuhlmann, David Gahr, Leslie Gahr
and Kevin (Kathleen) Gahr; grandchildren, Chris Kuhlmann, Jesse (Pam)
Strickland, Kristen (Kevin) Padilla, Melissa (Jeff) Stephens and
Samantha (Mike) Kennedy; great grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke, Caitlyn
and Hudson; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the
Jay B. Smith Fenton Chapel, Fenton, Missouri.
Interment in the Chapel Hill Cemetery, Cedar Hill, Missouri.
Bernice Hayes
Bernice Hayes, nee Copling, of Steelville, Missouri was born
August 13, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri to Noah and Rose Warden
Copling and passed away Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of 86 years,
6 months and 21 days.
On November 5, 1951 in Salem, Arkansas, she married Virgil Hayes.
Bernice attended the United Baptist Church. She always enjoyed working
with puzzles and collecting dolls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Rose Copling; her
husband, Virgil Hayes on June 30, 1996; one daughter, Mary Ann
McGuire; four brothers, Vernon Copling and wife Marie, Otis Copling,
Benjamin Copling and wife Mary Lou and Leroy Copling; six sisters,
Artie Eddleman, Arlie Kulman, Hazel Workman, Ida Carrkuff Violet Roth
and Vivian Beal.
She is survived by her sons, Virgil Hayes Jr. of Rolla, Missouri,
Otis Hayes of Farmington, Missouri, David Hayes of Bourbon, Missouri,
Donald and Robert Hayes of Licking, Missouri, James Hayes and wife
Alvina and Curtis Hayes of Steelville, Missouri, Noah Hayes of
Leasburg, Missouri and Roger Hayes of Oklahoma; five daughters, Zelma
Alexander of Cuba, Missouri, Edith Massey and husband Ed of Washington,
Missouri, Daisy Abbott of Farmington, Missouri, Connie Golden and
husband Jim of Kansas and Jane Young and husband Glenn of Houston,
Missouri; one brother, Henry Copling and wife Patsy of Cuba, Missouri;
sister-in-law Marilyn Copling of Cuba, Missouri; 30 grandchildren;
21 great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren; other relatives
and friends.
Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Pastor
Henry Copling officiating with Patsy Copling reading the obituary.
Special music of “The Old Rugged Cross” “One Day at a Time” and
“If Heaven” was played. Other music of “Coming Home” was sung by
Jessica Hayes. Prelude and postlude were played by Deloris Bell.
Scripture and memories were shared by Elsie Turnbough.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Lick Creek Cemetery, Cuba,
Missouri.
Casket bearers were Curtis Hayes, James Hayes, Dustin Hayes Joshua
Hayes, Anthony Massey and Lee Pogue.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home
of Steelville, Missouri.
Clifford J. Isgrigg
Clifford J. Isgrigg of Bourbon, Missouri was born at Hamilton
Hollow near Sullivan, Missouri on February 19, 1933 to Floyd and
Martha (Mercer) Isgrigg and passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014
at the age of 81 years and 16 days.
He was a lifelong resident of the Sullivan and Bourbon areas. He
honorably served his country during the Korean War with the U.S. Army.
On March 12, 1960 he was united in marriage to Shirley Beers at
Sullivan, Missouri and to this marriage a son was born. Shirley
preceded Clifford in death in November of 1994.
On January 6, 2000 he married Patricia Sergent.
Clifford enjoyed woodworking and singing in church. He worked in
the construction trade with John Scott Construction. Clifford
retired in 1973 due to a disability caused by an accident. He was
known as a kind and honest man who was “down to earth”.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Martha Isgrigg;
his wife, Shirley; a brother, Edward Isgrigg; sister, June Isgrigg,
and a brother-in-law, Melvin Halmich.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Isgrigg of the family home;
one son, Allen Isgrigg and fiancée Tammy Knott of Sullivan, Missouri;
three grandsons, Dean and Allen Isgrigg and Austin Knott, all of
Sullivan, Missouri; one brother, Johnny Isgrigg and wife Janet of
Bland, Missouri; one sister, Anna Belle Halmich of Springfield,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at
the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014 from the
Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Minister Ben Justice
officiating.
Interment with full military honors was in Anthonies Mill Cemetery,
Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan,
Missouri
Vera Margaret Jones
Vera Margaret Jones, nee Evers, of Cherryville, Missouri was born on
Saturday, June 7, 1930 in DeMotte, Indiana to Richard and Margaret
Taylor Merritt Evers and passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the
age of 83 years, 8 months and 24 days.
Vera married Arthur “Chick” Jones on September 19, 1953 in Cherryville,
Missouri and to this union three children were born.
Vera was a member of the Mary and Martha Order of the Eastern Star of
Steelville, Missouri. She accepted the Lord early in life while
attending a Methodist Church then later the Baptist Church. She
retired from the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service
(ASCS) in Steelville, Missouri. Vera enjoyed baking, quilting,
crocheting, gardening, canning, playing scrabble, word games, working
in her flowerbeds especially geraniums, and was an avid reader. She
liked to drive a fast car and play with her cats.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Margaret Evers;
husband, Chick Jones; son, John Jones; brothers and sisters, Neal
(Ann) Evers, Kate (Herman) Vander Ploeg, John (Sadie) Evers, Lawrence
(Gertie) Evers, Alice Evers, Thomas (Mary) Evers, Robert Evers, Emmet
(Phyllis) Evers, Lillian (William “Bill”) Rose, Edward (Ruthie Jo)
Evers, Richard Evers, and Verna (Roy) East; granddaughter, Margaret
Elizabeth Jones; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edith Meorle
Evers, Daphane Janus, Ernest Jones, Dollie England and William Collier.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Bruce) Donal of Cherryville,
Missouri; son, Richard (Paula) Jones of Benton, Louisiana; brother,
Ralph Wilson Evers of Portage, Indiana; grandchildren, Douglas (Launa)
Donal of Cherryville, Missouri, Richard (Christina) Jones of Benton,
Louisiana, John Paul Jones of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Christie Jones
of Shreveport, Louisiana, Sarah Jones of Natchitoches, Louisiana,
Emily Jones of Benton, Louisiana; great grandchildren, Trinity Donal
and Serenity Donal of Cherryville, Missouri, Karmen Jones and
Issabella Jones of Benton, Louisiana; daughter-in-law, Martha Jones
of Fulton Missouri; sisters-in-law, Ruth Collier of Cherryville,
Missouri, Mary Evers of Valparaiso, Indiana and Pat Lanham of
St. Clair, Missouri; brother-in-law, Curtis England of Steelville,
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation is Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 10:30 a.m.-noon and
funeral service at noon at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri with Pastor Gary Mace officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Patricia Ann Juden
Patricia Ann Juden of Cuba, Missouri was born in St. Louis, Missouri
to William and Laura Simpson Juden on January 21, 1952 and passed
away on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the age of 62 years.
Patricia was a caseworker for several years at the Department of
Family Services in St. Louis, Missouri. Her hobbies were knitting,
watching the Chicago Cubs ball team and taking care of her cat ‘
Peekaboo’ who she adored.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Laura Juden;
and son Gregory Juden.
She is survived by her sister, Linda Sue Seitz of Cuba, Missouri;
aunt, Clara Cable of Chaffee, Missouri; nephew, Eric Sullivan of
Cuba, Missouri; nieces, Laura (Ryan) Grieb of St. Charles, Missouri,
Stacy (Tony) Hutson of Cuba, Missouri and Jodi Seitz of Decatur,
Illinois; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service is Friday, March 14, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross
Church with Father William Korte officiating.
Burial at a later date at Lorimier Cemetery, Cape Girardeau,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba,
Missouri.
Glen Edward Kaemmerer, Sr.
Glen Edward Kaemmerer, Sr. of Steelville, Missouri, formerly of
O’Fallon, Illinois, was born on Sunday, June 23, 1929 in Belleville,
Illinois to Gus and Stella Edwards Kaemmerer and passed away at
Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri on
Monday, March 3, 2014 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 8 days.
Glen served his country honorably in the United States Navy during
the Korean War.
He married Juanita Batha and to this union two sons were born.
Glen farmed for several years in Shiloh, Illinois then operated and
owned Kaemmerer Realty in O’Fallon, Illinois for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Stella Kaemmerer;
and his wife, Juanita Kaemmerer.
He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Beverly) Kaemmerer of Steelville,
Missouri and Glen (Cindy) Kaemmerer of San Diego, California; grand-
daughter, Kimberly (Jeremy) Desmarais of San Diego, California; other
relatives and friends.
No services will be held.
Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home,
Steelville, Missouri.
Melvin C. King
Melvin C. King of Sullivan, Missouri was born on June 3, 1940 at
Hinch, Missouri to Clark and Alta (McKee) King and passed away
Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 28 days.
He was a life-long resident of the Sullivan, Missouri area except
for five years honorably serving his country with the U.S. Navy.
Melvin served in the Vietnam War era earning the rank of CT1.
On September 20, 1963 he was united in marriage to Sueko Doi in Tokyo,
Japan and to this marriage two sons were born.
He was employed for a time with the Meramec Mining Company but later
became self-employed establishing the Bobber Truck Stops and
restaurants. Melvin was also a cattleman while operating his
businesses and well into his retirement.
Melvin was a member of the Board of Directors of Missouri Baptist
Sullivan Hospital and St. Louis, a member of the Board of Directors
of the Bank of Sullivan and of the Crawford Electric Cooperative in
Bourbon, Missouri. He was a life-time member of the Russell Schmidt
V.F.W. Post 3987 of Sullivan and a member of Sullivan
Lodge 69 A.F.&A.M. and member of the Sullivan Country Club.
He was a member of New Testament Baptist Church of Sullivan where at
one time, he was treasurer. In his free time, Melvin enjoyed hunting
and fishing, raising cattle and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Alta King; two
brothers, Bruce Farris and Don King; and one sister, Jean LaPlant.
He is survived by his wife, Sue of the family home; two sons,
Kelly King and wife Mimi of Dallas, Texas, and MC King and wife
Wendy of Oswego, New York; one brother, Dennis Farris and wife
Margaret of Sullivan, Missouri; five grandchildren, Taylore, Morgan,
Robby, Tommy King and Marissa Raitt-King; his beloved dog, Lady Bug;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 4:30-8 p.m. at
New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2014
from New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor
Charlie Idelman officiating.
Interment with full military honors was in the Anthonies Mill
Cemetery, rural Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.
Herbert A. Moeckli
Herbert A. Moeckli of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of August
and Caroline (Walz) Moeckli on Wednesday, May 5, 1926 in Overland,
Missouri and left from this life on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Phelps
County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 87.
Herbert was united in marriage to Juanita Wood on March 22, 1948 and
to this union three sons were born William, Martin and Richard.
Herbert retired from the Overland Police Department after 27 years
of dedicated service, having obtained the rank of Lt. Col. serving
as the Assistant Chief. He was a 60 year Mason and Past Master and
member of Cuba Lodge #312 A.F. & A.M. and a member of Overland-
Occidental Lodge #623 A.F. & A.M. and Cuba United Methodist Church.
Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, August and Caroline
(Walz) Moeckli; two sisters, Marilyn Morris and Evelyn Moeckli.
Those who are left to treasure his memory and to continue his legacy
are his wife of 65 years, Juanita Moeckli of Cuba, Missouri; three
sons, William Moeckli of St. Charles, Missouri, Martin and wife Paula
Moeckli of Edwardsville, Illinois, Richard Moeckli of St. Ann,
Missouri; two granddaughters, Alyce and husband Brad Green, Leslye
and husband Damion Pisciotta all of St. Charles, Missouri; four
great-grandchildren, Lilly, Emma, Nicholas and Megan; brothers-in-law,
sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and
many friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 5-7 p.m. and
Masonic service 6:30 p.m. at Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at
the Cuba United Methodist Church with Pastor Joseph Frana,
officiating.
Interment followed at Swiss Evangelical Reformed Cemetery in
Swiss, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Paula Louise Rodgers
Paula Louise Rodgers of Cuba, Missouri was born to James and Rose
(Lockhart) Dunn on July 29, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed
away Friday, March 7, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan,
Missouri at the age of 54 years.
Paula was united in marriage to Gerald E. Rodgers on October 19, 1975
and to this union two sons were born.
Paula was a homemaker, taking care of her home and family were the
most important part of her life. She enjoyed reading, watching TV,
writing poetry and spending time with her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Rose Dunn; and
one brother, Fred “Snooky” Miller.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald E. “Jerry” Rodgers; two sons,
Gerald Jr. and wife Penny Rodgers and James and wife Taryn Rodgers;
six grandchildren, Jordan, Tyson, Gracie, Damien, Skylee and
Mitchell, all of Cuba, Missouri; three sisters, Clare and husband
Brent Carman of Fulton, Kentucky, Laura and husband Patrick Meckley
of Dwight, Illinois, Georgia and husband Walter Jones of Beaverton,
Oregon; two brothers, Jerry Lockhart and Larry Miller, both of
Gerald, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Memorial visitation was held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 11 a.m.
until 1 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
In keeping with her wishes, Paula was cremated.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in
Cuba, Missouri.
Elsie A. Tucker
Elsie A. Tucker of Bourbon, Missouri was born on October 21, 1927
in Sheffield, England to Alfred and Elsie (Wright) Card and passed
away Friday, February 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis,
Missouri the age of 86 years, 4 months and 7 days.
During WWII, she worked in a war factory in North Hampton, England
making parachutes. She came to the United States in 1946 and in 1952
became a U.S. citizen.
In August of 1954 Elsie was united in marriage to Jerry Tucker at
Waterloo, Iowa.
Because of Jerry’s career in the military, they had made their home
in various parts of the country.
During the Vietnam era Elsie came to live with the Tucker family in
Bourbon, Missouri, while Jerry was deployed overseas. Elsie was a
devoted wife and mother, was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed
weekend motorcycle trips with Jerry all over the country.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Elsie Card;
her husband, Jerry; two sons, Jerry L. Tucker and John W. Tucker.
She is survived by a son, Michael G. Tucker and wife Ivon of Waverly,
Iowa; two daughters, Lynda Larocque and husband David of Forsyth,
Missouri, Laura Cartwright and husband Bob of Stanton, Missouri;
seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relatives
and friends.
It was the desire of Elsie that she be cremated and a private family
memorial service be held in Bourbon Cemetery.
Arrangements under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.
Patricia J. Weber
Patricia J. Weber of Newburg, Missouri was born February 26, 1937
at Millstone, Kentucky to Phillip Edward and Martha Ann
(nee Hamilton) Hall and passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Cuba,
Missouri at the age of 77 years.
Patricia was united in marriage to Clyde William Weber on
December 14, 1967 and they enjoyed 32 years of marriage before Clyde
passed away in 2000.
Patricia went to work when she was 16 years of age and worked for
Paramount, Convy Shoe Supplies and Cuba Shoe before retiring. In
2002 Patricia went back to work as a caregiver, taking care of
family and friends and retired again in 2012. She enjoyed fishing,
playing bingo, video poker and of course taking care of others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Martha Hall;
husband, Clyde Weber; infant daughter, Vickie LaDonna Fulliam; one
sister, Edith Briscoe; two brothers, William Hall and infant
Phillip E. Hall “Little Buddy”; and one brother-in-law, J.B. Briscoe.
She is survived by her children, John and wife Mary Ann Fulliam, Jr.
of Newburg, Missouri, Theresa Faye and husband Larry Miller of
Leasburg, Missouri and Clyde E. and wife Vickie Weber of Louisville,
Kentucky; nine grandchildren; 16 and a half great grandchildren;
one great great grandchild; two brothers, Harold I. and wife Al Hall
and Ray and wife Mary Hall all of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Maggie
and husband Ken Paynton of Stanton, Missouri; sister-in-law, Shirley
Hall of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at
the Mizell Funeral Home with Pastor Don Martin officiating. Special
music was “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Amazing Grace” and
“How Great Thou Art.”
Pallbearers were Brandon Weber, Jordan Weber, John Paynton, Mike
Paynton, Jeremiah Fulliam and Justin Basham.
Interment and prayers followed at the Crossroads Cemetery, Leasburg,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.
John Lenox Watkins
John Lenox Watkins of Rolla, Missouri was born on November 6, 1931
in Jefferson, Oklahoma to Asmond Lenox and Margaret Christenson
Watkins and passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the age of
82 years, 3 months and 23 days.
He was united in marriage to Rose Marie Hemme on October 29, 1952
in Salem, Arkansas.
He served his country for 20 years in the United State Air Force
and Army. He retired from the United States Army in 1981.
He was a member of the VFW in Rolla, Missouri, and a life member
of N.R.A. John enjoyed skeet shooting at Fort Leonard Wood, and never
missed an opportunity to shoot while Rose was shopping at the
commissary. John was an avid reader and had a great collection
of books in his library. He loved the outdoors, and every spring
he would plant a garden and enjoyed watching it grow.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Asmond and Margaret
Watkins; step-mother, Florence Lightfoot Elling Watkins and three
step-brothers, Herschel, Wayne and Charles Elling.
He is survived by his wife of the home, Rose Marie Hemme Watkins;
one son, Brian Lenox Watkins of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter,
Diana Marie Watkins of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Thursday, March 6, 2014 from noon to 1 p.m.
at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. on March 6, 2014 at the
Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Glen and Marilyn
Lovens officiating.
Burial in the family plot in the Carty Cemetery in rural Salem,
Missouri with the United States flag presentation provided by the
U.S. Army.
Pallbearers were Kevin Davault, George Hughes, Charles Backman,
Bob Watkins, Dick Bahr and Don Rivers.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in
St. James, Missouri.
Gary Eugene Wenzel
Gary Eugene Wenzel of St. Clair, Missouri, formerly of Bourbon,
Missouri, was born Sunday, March 17, 1963 at Sullivan, Missouri to
Ernest and Thelma (nee Miller) Wenzel and passed away Wednesday,
March 5, 2014 at Bourbon, Missouri at the age of 50 years.
Gary worked construction as a dry wall installer. He enjoyed
being outdoors, working on cars, weight lifting and MMA boxing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Wenzel; and one
brother, Bobby Wenzel.
He is survived by children, Annie and husband Abram Alley of
St. Clair, Missouri, Eric Wenzel of St. Clair, Missouri, Breanna
Wenzel of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Patrick Wenzel of Norton, Ohio and
Andrew McCall of St. Clair, Missouri; grandchild, Adria Alley of
St. Clair, Missouri and one on the way; mother, Thelma Wenzel of
Bourbon, Missouri; three brothers, Kenny Wenzel of Bourbon,
Missouri, Jimmy and wife Ann Wenzel of Leasburg, Missouri and Ron
Wenzel of Bourbon, Missouri; three sisters, Karen Wenzel of Bourbon,
Missouri, Shirley Peterson of Bourbon, Missouri and Sue Wenzel of
Bourbon, Missouri; one uncle, Ken Wenzel of Leasburg, Missouri;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at the
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. at the Lick Creek Cemetery,
Cuba, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Wenzel, Jim Wenzel, Shawn Wenzel, Patrick
Wenzel, Kenny Wenzel and Ray Copling.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of
Cuba, Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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