BATTEN, ADDIE LEMOINE DEMARS
Retired from Piccadilly Cafeterias Inc. with 10 years of service, she went to be with the Lord at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Flannery Oaks Guest House. She was 83, a native of Bordelonville, and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Greenoaks Funeral Home chapel, 9595 Florida Blvd., from noon until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Tom Duhé. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donna DeMars Hebert and Gene Hebert of Greenwell Springs; a son, Gardy DeMars of Baton Rouge; four grandchildren, Todd DeMars of Humble, Texas, Guy DeMars of the Ivory Coast of Africa, Gene Patrick Hebert, Jr. of Baton Rouge, and Helaine Hebert of Greenwell Springs; four great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Derrick and Erin DeMars and Collin Patrick Hebert; and a brother, Tunney Lemoine and his wife, Lois, of Bordelonville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Octave J. DeMars; second husband, Milton Batten; parents, Enos and Bertha Lemoine; and a brother, Sims Lemoine. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren. Memorial donations may be given to Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge, 550 Lobdell Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
BERGERON, CORA LEE PLAUCHE
A native of Plaucheville and a resident of Ventress, she died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002, at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home, New Roads. She was 86. "Miss Co" was a retired bookmobile clerk who worked for the Pointe Coupee Parish Library for 35 years. Her body will be donated to the Louisiana Bureau of Anatomical Services for medical instruction and research. A memorial mass will be conducted by the Rev. Greg Daigle, at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lakeland. Survived by her two children, Alfred Bergeron and wife, Judy of Steilacoom, Wash., and Adele Olinde and husband, John M. of Ventress; grandchildren, Joe and Julie Bergeron of Oxford, Miss., Tara and Jack Mowreader of Puyallup, Wash., Kelli and Gerard LaCour, and Renee and Mark Daigrepont, both of Ventress; great-grandchildren, Ryan and Ashley Mowreader, John, Katie and Andrew LaCour and Anna and Emma Daigrepont. Preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Wilmer Bergeron; a sister, Gladys Plauche; and brothers, Stafford, Danna and F.G. Plauche. The family would like to thank the nurses, aides, staff members and volunteers of Lakeview Manor Nursing Home for their loving care of our mother for 11 years. Memorial donations may be sent to The Alzheimer's Association of Baton Rouge, 2041 Silverside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
BERNARD, ERREL A. "ZIRK"
A loving husband, devoted father, former elected official, coach and huge sports fan, he died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at 1:55 a.m. He was 88 and a resident of Port Allen. He was a World War II veteran and retiree of the accounting division of Delta Southern Co. He served on the city council of Port Allen from 1945 to 1952. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary C. Bernard, Port Allen; a son, Jeffrey W. Bernard. Port Allen; a daughter, Jan L. Bernard, Baton Rouge; and a brother, Thomas L. Bernard, Port Allen. Visitation at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 402 S. Kirkland Drive (River Road), Brusly, from 11 a.m. until a funeral mass at 1 p.m. Wednesday. He will rest at Greenoaks Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Leon T. Bernard and Caire Hebert Bernard; a brother, Elmer "Yum" Bernard, who was of Port Allen; and a sister, Eloise Bernard, who was of Baton Rouge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to a charity of choice. Wilbert Service Inc., Port Allen, in charge of arrangements.
BROUSSARD, THOMAS SARRIZAN
A retired electrician and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at his home. He was 82 and a native of Lafayette. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Moroney, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survived by three daughters, Tommye Jean Adams, Jill Rehn and Jan Cassidy, all of Baton Rouge; a sister, Mona Ann Crum of Santa Ana, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Angela Landry, Amy McCafferty, Adrienne Adams, Alison Adams, Dr. Angela Gearhart, Kristen Widmer, Courtney de la Bretonne, Ashley Rehn, Camille Cassidy and Stephen Cassidy; and four great-grandchildren, John Richard Landry, Elise Landry, Adam McCafferty and Morgan McCafferty. Preceded in death by his wife, Grace Broussard; and parents, Joseph Camille Broussard and Agnes Hopkins Broussard. Pallbearers will be Dr. Terry Rehn, Michael Landry, Ed Sims, Damian Widmer, Steve Cassidy and Stephen Cassidy. Honorary pallbearer is Jack Montgomery. He was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 995 for 59 years. Special thanks to Colleen Hogue, R.N., Emma Turner, C.N.A., St. Joseph Hospice and Barbara Hall, Olivia Ridgely and Bertha Richard.
DANBURG, SR. DWIGHT STERLING
A retired physician and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at his residence. He was 88 and a native of Miller, S.D. Visiting at Trinity Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Scott Schmeiding. Entombment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Mausoleum. Survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Kay and Jimmy Watts; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Dwight S. Danburg, Jr. and Kathy Danburg; a brother, Deverne Danburg of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Hildegard Neu Danburg; parents, Deverne and Mary Nicholas Danburg; and a brother, Russell Danburg. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Greg, Mike and Jack Watts and Mark, Dan and Jay Danburg. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was retired from Greenwell Springs Tuberculosis Hospital. He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1935 and the University of South Dakota Medical School with a Bachelor of Science degree in medicine in 1937, and then transferred to the University of Louisville Medical School and received his doctor of medicine degree in June 1939. He was married to Hildegard on June 11, 1939, and they moved to Seattle, where he did his internship. He joined the medical staff at Boeing Aircraft Co. and was there until 1945. In 1945, he joined the staff at Uncas-on-Thames Hospital in Norwich, Conn., where he completed his training in pulmonary diseases with special studies at Yale University Medical School. In September 1949, he was appointed superintendent and medical director of Greenwell Springs Tuberculosis Hospital, where he remained until he retired in November 1976. During his professional career, he was a consultant with Tulane Medical School, the Veterans Administration Hospital and Baton Rouge hospitals. He served on numerous committees with the state and national tuberculosis associations and held various offices with many professional organizations. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran School. Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., in charge of arrangements.
DRAGO, FRANK "DUCK"
A resident of Baker, he died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at his residence.
Arrangements are pending with Greenoaks Funeral Home.
FLOWERS, CECILE M.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Tuesday morning, Oct. 22, 2002, in Warner Robins, Ga.
She was 78.
Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and after 10 a.m. Friday.
Funeral service at the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Friday, with the Rev. Don Hoy officiating.
She is survived by two sons, D. Truman Parker, Windsor, Colo., and Mike D. Parker, Warner Robins; a sister, Zilla Mae "Dee" Smith, Jacksonville, Fla.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
FOIL, TOMMY L.
A retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and a resident of Prairieville, he died at 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at his residence with his family by his side. He was 72 and a native of Franklinton. Visiting at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Visiting in the funeral home chapel from 8 a.m. until religious service at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Carol Winn Crawford. Interment in Greenoaks Memorial Park with full military honors. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth Amrhein Foil; a daughter and son-in-law, Jennie and Michael Hedger of Houston; a son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Jamie Foil of Prairieville; and a sister, Dorothy Johnson of Marietta, Ga. He is also survived by the joys of his heart, granddaughters Cameron and Carley Foil. Preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Louise Brumfield Foil; a brother, Causey Foil; and a sister, Mildred Simmons. He was a self-taught drummer who loved music, especially Country and Western. He also loved the outdoors, especially gardening and fishing. He loved a good joke, in particular the laughter that followed. He also loved to cook, but most of all, he loved his family and friends. He was a former member of Evangeline United Methodist Church. His family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Baton Rouge General Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospice.
GLASPER, BARBARA JEAN
A retired cosmetologist, she died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 67 and a resident and native of Baton Rouge. Viewing at Sweet Home Baptist Church, 343 W. Buchanan St., from 10 a.m. Thursday until religious service at 1 p.m., with Pastor Roosevelt Pryer officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery, Plank Road. Survived by her lifelong friend, Danny Ruffin; four daughters, Andrea L. Glasper, Wanda F. Glasper, Elizabeth A. Glasper and Reedy Glasper Wade; five sons, Darrell W. Glasper, Micheal W. Glasper, Anthony T. Glasper, Ronald D. Glasper and Louis G. Glasper; four sisters, Gloria Knox West, Patricia Knox Lockette, Carol Knox Cortez and Betty Knox Guerin; half-sisters, Eleanor Joseph, Martha Dickerson, Betty Hardy and Augustine Jackson, all of Baton Rouge; a brother, Ronald Knox; three half-brothers, Edwin Marshall, Albert Knox and Richard Knox; a son-in-law, Alex Wade, Los Angeles; two daughters-in-law, Patricia D. Glasper and Keisha Glasper, both of New Jersey; 20 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, King Knox; mother, Ella Mary Knox; husband, Elmo Glasper; three sisters, Audrey James, Marion Redditt and Dorothy Dorsey; and a grandson, Frederick Glasper. Daigre Southern Funeral Home, 225-389-1002, in charge of arrangements.
HARRISON-SCOTT-HOLSUM, LOUISE A. "BUTE"
A retired paraprofessional and a resident of Baker, she died at 9:55 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, at her residence. She was 75 and a native of Smoke Bend. Visiting at Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Religious service at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by the Rev. Michael Saah-Buckman. Interment in Winnfield Memorial Park, 7221 Plank Road. Survived by three daughters, Leslie Scott Gales, Baker, Marion Scott Anderson, San Pablo, Calif., and Carolyn Burmont Hickman, Oklahoma City; two sons-in-law, Nelson Gales, Baker, and Dr. Charles Hickman, Oklahoma City; six grandchildren, Shonda R. Burns and Ramone R. Burns, both of Baker, Tania Anderson Brown and Bernard F. Lee, both of Richmond, Ingrid N. Hickman, Cincinnati; and Lt. j.g. Ignatius K. Hickman, Yokosuka, Japan; and 13 great-grandchildren, Leslie Louise, Lyrick Donchelle, Bernard, Asley, Dre'Shawn, Breonya, Brittany, Keonya, Adolph, Tayauana, Zaire, Ashanti and Karjuan. Preceded in death by her mother, father, four sisters and a brother.
