Miscellaneous Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Obituaries

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Walter E. Henk Visitation: 4-8 PM, Sunday, December 8th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Monday, December 9th, McCombs, Jackson Walter E. Henk, age 75, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2002, at his home in Marble Hill. Friends may call Sunday, December 8th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 9th, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Klein will officiate. Mr. Henk was born September 8, 1927 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son of F. Walter and Elizabeth Schademan Henk. He and Lora Nussbaum were married October 19, 1952. She survives. Other loving survivors are two sons, Douglas Henk of Warrenville, Illinois and Kevin Henk of Benton, Illinois; two daughters, Debra Henk of Ironton, Missouri and Becky Jarvis of Makanda, Illinois; one brother, Merle Henk of Snowshoe, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Mr. Henk served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952. He worked many years as a branch manager for Gooding Rubber in Benton, Illinois, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau, and had held various church offices. He was a member of the Marble Hill Rotary Club, a board member of Marble Hill Senior Housing, past President of Cape County Square Dancers Club, and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Mark Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau or the American Lung Association. Ruth B. Klingman Visitation: 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Friday, December 6th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Friday, December 6th, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jackson Ruth B. Klingman, age 77, passed away Monday, December 2, 2002, at Eldercare Nursing Center in Marble Hill. Friends may call Friday, December 6th, between 9:30-10:30 AM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Monsignor Edward Eftink will officiate. Ruth was born May 21, 1924 in Brighton, Alabama, daughter of Stanley and Ida Nance Bruce. She married Phillip Klingman. He preceded her in death. Loving survivors include her son, Mike Kilhafner of Marble Hill; daughter, Joanne Gregory of Waynesville, North Carolina; two sisters, Francis Cobb of St. Petersburg, Florida and Martha Schoenacher of Crystal River, Florida; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In additional to her husband, she was also preceded in death by two sons and a brother. Ruth worked many years as a registered nurse in St. Petersburg, Florida. In 1994, she moved from St. Petersburg and lived near her son in Marble Hill until moving to Eldercare in 2000. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. Goldie V. Bullard Visitation: 5-8 PM, Thursday, December 5th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Service: 2 PM, Friday, December 6th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau: Goldie V. Bullard, age 95, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at her home. Friends may call between 5-8 PM, Thursday, December 5th, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be Friday, December 6th, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Jack Cathcart will officiate. Mrs. Bullard was born March 20, 1907 in Cape Girardeau, daughter of William R. and Mary A. Woosner Townsend. She married Ben H. Bullard December 7, 1929, he passed away February 1987. Loving survivors include a son, Ben A. Bullard of Cape Girardeau; four daughters, Glenda Abbott, Joyce Deimund, Mary Standridge of Cape Girardeau, and Ruth Bodkin of St. Louis; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. A lifelong resident of Cape Girardeau, Mrs. Bullard was a member of Calvary Temple in Cape Girardeau where she formerly taught Sunday School for 35 years. Robert G. Jones Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, December 4th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Thursday, December 5th, McCombs, Jackson Robert G. Jones, age 55, of Texaco, Illinois, formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, December 2, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Friends may call Wednesday, December 4th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 5th, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Dan Usher will officiate. Robert was born February 8, 1947 in Fredericktown, Missouri, son of Eddie and Rose Walker Jones. He and Nelda Seabaugh were married July 19, 1976. Loving survivors include his wife of Texaco, Illinois; a brother, William Bill R. Jones of Oak Ridge, Missouri; and a sister, Brenda Jerrell of Anna, Illinois. In 1970, Robert graduated from Southeast Misosuri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. He had worked for Kraft Foods, Wausau Insurance Company, the former Schapers IGA in Jackson and IGA in Metropolis, Missouri. In 1986, due to failing health, he retired from Phillip Morris. Vallie M. Hawn Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, December 4th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Thursday, December 5th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Vallie M. Hawn, age 96, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at the Monticello House in Jackson. She had lived at El Nathan Residential Care in Marble Hill for the past three years. Friends may call Wednesday, December 4th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 5th, at 11 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Old Trace Creek Cemetery in Bollinger County. Dr. John Englehart will officiate. Vallie was born September 4, 1906 in Marquand, Missouri, daughter of Robert L. and Jenny Cloninger Sitze. She and Rev. Arvel Hawn were married February 10, 1926 at Glen Allen. He passed away April 8, 1972. Loving survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Agatha Hawn of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Maxine Barrett (the late Sherman Barrett) of Marquand; two sisters, Vertis Mouser of Jackson and Lela Mouser of Glen Allen. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Barbara Ford, Lloyd Barrett, Brenda Mueller, Pam Bandermann, Tim Patrick, and Soni Crader; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-step-grandchildren; and twelve great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers; six sisters; and one great-granddaughter. The Hawns farmed several years near Glen Allen and moved to Jackson in 1954, where Vallie worked as a waitress at various restaurants. A devoted pastor's wife, she assisted her husband in his ministries in Wayne, Madison, Perry, Bollinger, and Cape Girardeau Counties. As an active member of First Baptist Church in Jackson since 1954, she had worked in Children's Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, JOY Choir, and WMU. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to El Nathan Residential Care, Marble Hill, or First Baptist Church, Jackson. Elaine L. McBride Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, December 3rd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Wednesday, December 4th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Elaine L. McBride, age 78, passed away Monday, December 2, 2002, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Tuesday, December 3rd, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, December 4th, at 10 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will officiate. Elaine was born December 23, 1923 in Jackson, daughter of Clarence and Agnes Dale Lett Reitzel. She and Khurman Cutter McBride were married August 12, 1942. He passed away March 11, 1993. Loving survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Eual "Butch" Heacox of Eureka, Misouri; two grandsons, Bill Baker and Eric Heacox of Eureka, Misouri; step-grandson, Tim Heacox Jaynes of Sikeston; great-step-granddaughter, Rory Heacox Jaynes; and a brother, Dayton Reitzel of Colorado. Elaine was a 1941 graduate of Jackson High School. She worked at Thorngate in Cape Girardeau and the former Litz Poultry in Jackson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church, Jackson. Robert L. Smith Visitation: 5-8 PM, Monday, December 2nd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Tuesday, December 7th, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville Cape Girardeau: Robert L. Smith, age 83, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call between 5-8 PM, Monday, Dec. 2nd, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, December 3rd, at 10:00 AM, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville. Interment will be in Tower Grove Cemetery in Murphysboro, IL. Rev. Wayne Schwiesow will officiate. Smith was born October 9, 1919 in Murphysboro, son of Robert and Leeta Lilley Smith. He and Emma Wessel were married in 1938. Loving survivors include his wife of Boulder, Colorado; two daughters, Joyce Gibson of Fayette, Missouri and Karen Apprill of Boulder; one son, Richard L. Smith of Holland, Michigan; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Smith served in the U.S. Maritime Service during WWII. He and his wife resided 37 years in Rolla and in 1982, he retired from the University of Missouri after 22 years of service. In 1997, due to failing health, he and Emma moved to Boulder. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Kenneth Wayne Longman Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, November 29th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 9:30 AM, Saturday, November 30th, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jackson Jackson: Kenneth Wayne Longman, age 73, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2002, at the Monticello House in Jackson. Friends may call Friday, November 29th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Parish Prayers will be said at 7 PM and a Knights of Columbus Service will be at 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, November 30th, at 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. Interment will be in Russell Heights Cemetery with a graveside military honors service. Monsignor Edward Eftink will officiate. Longman was born May 30, 1929 at Herrin, Illinois, son of Walter J. and Ida Hiller Longman. He and Anita Catani were married November 12, 1953 at Herrin. Loving survivors include his wife; two sons, Mike Longman of Fruitland and Lonnie Longman of Jackson; two daughters, Kendra Boos of Gordonville and Nancy Toombs of Ste. Genevieve; two brothers, Walter Longman of Jacksonville, Florida and Jack Longman of Cave Junction, Oregon; one sister, Carolyn Hollowell of Paducah, Kentucky; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Longman was a 1947 graduate of Herrin High School. He then served in the U.S. Navy in Korea. In 1956, he graduated from Southern Illinois University. He worked 20 years in management at the former hosiery mill in Jackson and 10 years as a supervisor at Recticel Foam in Cape Girardeau. A member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, he was a 4th degree member and former Deputy Grand Knight for its Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson and a past president of the Jackson Jaycees. Carolyn Sue McKinney Visitation: After 11 AM, Wednesday, November 27th, Haynes Chapel Church near Burfordville, Missouri Service: 2 PM, Wednesday, November 27th, Haynes Chapel Church near Burfordville, Missouri Carolyn Sue McKinney, age 54, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002, at her home in Bloomsdale, Missouri. Friends may call Wednesday, November 27th, after 11 AM at Haynes Chapel Congregational Church near Burfordville. Funeral Service will be at 2 PM, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Jerry Sander will officiate. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements. Carolyn was born May 18, 1948 in California, daughter of John Willis and Shirley June Straub McKinney. Loving survivors include her son, Rick Kolschowsky of Las Vegas, Nevada; two daughters, Vicki Sander of Bloomsdale and Robyn Karlavage of Las Vegas; her parents of Kingman, Arizona; a sister, Marilyn Forkner of Temecula, California; and six grandchildren. Carolyn lived in California most of her life. She worked in the casino industry in Las Vegas. Upon returning to Jackson, she attended Haynes Chapel Church. Betty Lou Wiggins Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, November 26th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Wednesday, November 27th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Betty Lou Wiggins, age 74, passed away Monday, November 25th, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Tuesday, November 26th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, November 27th, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in New Bethel Cemetery near Pocahontas. The Revs. John Rhodes and Jack Bishop will officiate. Mrs. Wiggins was born December 16, 1927 at Neelys Landing, Missouri, daughter of Jason and Lillian Williamson Craft. She and Roscoe Eugene Wiggins were married July 5, 1946. He passed away June 30, 1980. Loving survivors include a daughter, Beverly Wiggins of Jackson; three sons, Ronald Wiggins and Terry Wiggins of Pocahontas, Billy Wiggins of Fredericktown; four sisters, Kathryn Penrod, Pat Schenimann, and Delores King of Jackson, Judy Ward of Millersville, a sister in law Dean Craft of Millersville ; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Lyman Craft, and one sister, Peggy Smith. Betty had been working in housekeeping at Cape Residential Care in Cape Girardeau. She previously worked at the former International Shoe Co. in Jackson and the Monticello House in Jackson. She was a lifelong member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Pocahontas, an active member of its WMU, and had taught Sunbeams. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Cape Girardeau and was an active volunteer at the Missouri Veterans Home. Paul L. Cook Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, November 25th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Tuesday, November 26th, McCombs, Jackson Burfordville: Paul L. Cook, age 75, passed away Friday, November 22, 2002, at his home near Burfordville. Friends may call between 4-8 PM Monday November 25, 2002, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 26th, at 11 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Haynes Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Donald Sander will officiate. Paul was born June 16, 1927 in Lutesville, son of Elza E. and Maude Fulbright Cook. He and Dorothy Grisham were married October 31, 1973. Loving survivors include his wife; one son, Paul Wesley Cook of Cape Girardeau; three stepsons, Wayne Jarvis of Cape Girardeau, Wade Jarvis of Millersville, Warren Jarvis of New Bloomfield, Missouri; stepdaughter, Winnie Adams of Millersville; one brother; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David Cook. Paul worked for Missouri State Parks as a heavy equipment operator and retired in 1989. He then worked part-time at Trail of Tears State Park. Oliver Ollie M. Lange Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, November 25th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Service: 11 AM, Tuesday, November 26th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau: Oliver Ollie M. Lange, age 83, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Monday, November 25th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. An American Legion Service will be at 7 PM. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 26th, at 11 AM at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery will a graveside military honors service. Rev. Douglas Breite will officiate. Ollie was born March 1, 1919, in Fayette County, Illinois, son of Henry and Hanna Rothamel Lange. He and Cordula Connie Jank were married August 9, 1942. Loving survivors include his beloved wife, Connie, of 60 years; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Thomas Caughlan of Oakville, Missouri; a sister, Irene Reed of Vandalia, Illinois; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Ollie served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a member of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson. He worked in heating and air conditioning most of his life in Florida and Missouri. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and formerly served as an elder and Sunday School Teacher. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Trinity Lutheran School Building Fund or the charity of your choice. Willard Rob Robinson Visitation: None Service: None Cape Girardeau: Willard Rob Robinson, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2002, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Robinson was born August 20, 1916 at Taylorville, IL the son of W. A. and Jean Small Robinson. He married Hattie Lee Miller on February 17, 1946. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2002. Loving Survivors include a sister-n-law, Dorothy Miller of College Station, TX, two nieces Martha Daniels of Lubbock, Tx and Barbara Scholl of Scottsdale, AZ, and a nephew Dr. Richard R. Miller of Suunriver, OR. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of WWII having served in the US Navy from September 1940 until he retired in April 1960. While in the Navy he was stationed aboard the USS California, docked at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at the time Pearl Harbor was attacked. He had received medals for service in the American Theatre, Philippine Liberation, and the Asiatic defense. After the service he went to work for the Department of Defense for many years in Washington, D.C. After he and Hattie retired from the Department of Defense they moved to Florida and then later moved to Cape Girardeau in 1990. There will be no service. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson was in charge of the arrangements. Raymond P. Sides Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, November 22nd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Saturday, November 23rd, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Raymond P. Sides, age 89, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Friday, November 22nd, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 23rd, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in New Bethel Cemetery. The Revs. Johnny Clements and John Rhodes will officiate. Raymond was born March 12, 1913, at Neelys Landing, son of Arthur and Nellie Abernathy Sides. He married Onis Clingingsmith on May 5, 1934. She passed away December 18, 1981. He and Clara Jackson were married January 6, 1983. Loving survivors include his wife; three sons, Richard and Don Sides of Jackson, Jerry Sides of Kirksey, Kentucky; five daughters, Zelma Robison and Joyce Newell of Oak Ridge, Jo Ann Finchum, Pat Craft, and Shirley Kester of Jackson; step-daughter, Delores Saunders of Hamburg, Illinois; three brothers, Esco Sides of Pacific, Missouri, Elmer Sides of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Arnold Sides of Blue Mounds, Illinois; and one sister, Erma Owens of Jackson. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren; 37great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother; a granddaughter; a grandson; and two great-grandsons. Raymond was a member of New Bethel Baptist church near Pocahontas where he formerly taught preschool Sunday School. He farmed many years and retired from the former LaPier and Sawyer Handle Factory. He then worked several years at Delmonico's in Jackson. Ella Jane Tidwell Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, November 22nd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 23rd, McCombs, Jackson Millersville: Ella Jane Tidwell, age 84, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Friday, November 22nd, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 23rd, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery near Millersville. The Revs. Jerry Sander and Vernon Long will officiate. Ella was born March 15, 1918 near Poplar Bluff, Missouri, daughter of Francis L. and Pearlie Miller Uhl. She and Wesley Mac Tidwell were married July 11, 1943. He passed away April 19, 1993. Loving survivors include two sons, Rick Tidwell of Millersville and Dale Tidwell of Fredericktown; brother, Robert Uhl of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; three sisters, Geraldine Webb of Summersville, Missouri, Naomi Barnes of Mountain View, Arkansas, and Bertha Williams; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by four brothers, seven sisters, and two grandchildren. In 1982, Ella retired from Bussmann Fuse Manufacturing in St. Louis. She attended Jackson Freewill Baptist Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Fairview Cemetery. Norman Leroy Leimbach Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, November 20th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Thursday, November 21st, Zion Lutheran Church, Pocahontas Jackson: Norman Leroy Leimbach, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2002. Friends may call Wednesday, November 20th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and Thursday, November 21st, after 9:30 AM, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Funeral Service will be Thursday at 10 AM followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Robert Mann will officiate. Norman was born July 11, 1928, son of Walter W. and Della Winter Leimbach. He and Edna Arlene Trickey were married April 11, 1953. She passed away October 7, 1999. Loving survivors include two sons, Dale and Steven Leimbach of Jackson; daughter, Cynthia Hitchcock of West Point, New York; sister, Helen Leimbach of Cape Girardeau; and six grandchildren. A dairy farmer his entire life, Norman was a member of Mid-America Dairy Farmers Association. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was a Sunday School teacher and held other various offices. He had also served on the Fruitland Fire Board. Karen E. King Visitation: After 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 19th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 7:30 PM, Tuesday, November 19th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Karen E. King, age 50, passed away Friday, November 15, 2002, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Friends may call after 6:30 PM, Tuesday, November 19th, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 PM, at the funeral home. Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will officiate. A graveside committal service will be held Wednesday, November 20th, at 10:30 AM, at Russell Heights Cemetery. Karen was born July 24, 1952, at Cape Girardeau, daughter of James E. Turner and Esther E. Graden-Turner-Morie. She and Gary King were married January 27, 1973 at Jackson. Loving survivors include her husband; son, Corey King of Jackson; father, James Jim Turner of Jackson; mother, Esther Morie of Scott City; three brothers, David Turner of Jackson, Dennis Turner of Peoria, Illinois, and Douglas Turner of Farmington; and a number of nieces and nephews. Karen was a 1970 graduate of Jackson High School. She then attended Southeast Missouri State University. She had worked 25 years as a teller at Union Planters Bank and the former Cape County Bank in Jackson; and five years for L. T. Masonry in Jackson. She was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson and P.E.O. Chapter DJ in Jackson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Emanuel United Church of Christ. Regina C. Scott Visitation: 4-8 PM, Sunday, November 17th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Service: 10 AM, Monday, November 18th, St. Mary's Cathedral, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau: Regina C. Scott, age 80, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2002, at her home. Friends may call Sunday, November 17th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral mass will be Monday, November 18th, at 10 AM, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, followed by interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Monsignor Richard Rolwing will officiate. Mrs. Scott was born March 7, 1922 at Oran, Missouri, daughter of Daniel J. and Annie S. Beal Halter. She and William A. Scott were married August 11, 1942. Loving survivors include her husband; a brother, George Halter of Merritt Island, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three children; four brothers; and three sisters. Mrs. Scott was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral. A former resident of Eagle River, Alaska, she worked 17 years at Fort Richardson Army Base through the civil service. Sophie Emma Wessel Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, November 13th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Thursday, November 14th, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville Gordonville: Sophie Emma Wessel, age 93, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2002, at her home. Friends may call Wednesday, November 13th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, and Thursday, November 14th, after 9 AM, at Zion Lutheran Church at Gordonville. Funeral service will be Thursday, at 10 AM, at the Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Wayne Schwiesow will officiate. Sophie was born March 9, 1909 at Dutchtown, daughter of Robert A. and Emma W. Kiehne Eggimann. She and Henry J. Wessel of Gordonville were married February 11, 1934 at Dutchtown. They lived at the family farm south of Gordonville throughout their marriage. Henry passed away October 23, 1999. Loving survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Sandi Wessel of Center Harbor, Hew Hampshire, and Paul and Gwyn Wessel of Port Angeles, Washington; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Emogene and Robert Schaffner of Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Norma Tschida of Prior Lake, Minnesota, Marion and Neil McClard of Seattle, Washington, and Gladys and Arthur Cojocari of Frederick, Maryland; brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Marjorie Eggimann of Portland, Oregon; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Sophie was baptized at home on March 22, 1909, by Rev. C. C. E. Brandt. She attended Zion Lutheran Parochial School and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church on April 9, 1922 by Rev. Valentine Walther. She then attended College High School in Cape Girardeau, graduating in 1928. In 1931, she graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis and worked as a private duty and general duty nurse at Southeast Hospital until her retirement in 1971. A lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church, Sophie served as one of the original Sunday School teachers. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aide, where she held a number of offices. She was a charter member of the Lutheran Home Auxiliary and had served as an officer and a volunteer; and was active for many years on the Board of Lutheran Family and Children's Services. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Zion Lutheran Church Hand Chimes or VNA Hospice. Webster G. Cobb Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, November 12th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Wednesday, November 13th, McCombs, Jackson Millersville: Webster G. Cobb, age 88, passed away Monday, November 11, 2002 at the Monticello House in Jackson. Friends may call Tuesday, November 12th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 PM. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 13th, at 10 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in New Trace Creek Baptist Cemetery near Glen Allen. Rev. Kenneth Shoemaker will officiate. Webster was born December 24, 1913 at Glen Allen, son of Arthur and Carrie Etta Mouser Cobb. He and Venah Mae Gibbs were married December 24, 1936. Loving survivors include his wife; son, Morris G. Cobb of Millersville; daughter, Janet Hill-Barnhart of Cape Girardeau; sister, Marie Sitze of Glen Allen; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Webster worked as a carpenter at the former Porcell Construction Company, Landgraf Construction, and Penzel Construction. He was a member of New Trace Creek Baptist Church. He was past Worshipful Master of Millersville Masonic Lodge #103, and a member of Eastern Star #310 in Millersville. Mabel Skinner Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, November 12th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1:30 PM, Wednesday, November 13th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Mabel Marie Skinner, age 71, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Tuesday, November 12th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 13th, at 1:30 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Sam Roethemeyer will officiate. Mabel was born September 20, 1931, at McClure, Illinois, daughter of Maple and Ruby Klingemann Masterson. She and Troy Lee Skinner were married October 23, 1953. He passed away April 16, 1981. Loving survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Bobby Scowden and Brenda and Richard Lincoln, all of Whitewater; brother and sister-in-law, David and Edna Masterson of Jefferson City, Missouri; sister, Helen Miller of Fort Collins, Colorado; three grandchildren, Amber Richardson, Rachel and Dillon Lincoln; and two great-grandchildren, Haileigh and Caleb Richardson. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Mabel was a 1947 graduate of Lutesville High School. From 1948 1959, she worked at the former Jackson Hosiery Mill. She and Troy owned and operated the former Troy Skinner Coin Laundry in southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and Kentucky. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the American Legion and VFW Auxiliaries in Jackson, and was a former Girl Scout Leader. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Arthritis Foundation or the charity of your choice. Martin E. Heider Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, November 11th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Tuesday, November 12th, McCombs, Jackson Willow Springs: Martin E. Heider, age 88, passed away Friday, November 8, 2002, at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri. Friends may call Monday, November 11th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 12th, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Bill Matzat will officiate. Mr. Heider was born September 3, 1914 in Cape Girardeau County, son of Karl L. H. and Minnie Pensel Heider. He married Lela Fay Schenimann. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Gene Heider of Jonestown, Texas; and brother, Carlton O. Heider of Webster Groves, Missouri. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Mr. Heider lived in Fruitland many years, moving to Willow Springs, Missouri in 1990. He had worked in the Park Department for the City of Cape Girardeau. He was a member of Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Imogene Archer Visitation: After 11 AM, Friday, November 8th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Friday, November 8th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Imogene Archer, age 68, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2002, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Friday, November 8th, after 11 AM at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be at 1 PM followed by interment in New Salem Cemetery at Daisy. Rev. Raymond McAfee will officiate. Mrs. Archer was born August 14, 1934, at Wardell, Missouri, daughter of Herbert L. and Annie R. Havener Turner. She and Joseph Earl Archer were married February 24, 1951. Loving survivors include her husband; two sons, Don and Bryan Archer of Jackson; daughter, Sheila Reynolds of Cape Girardeau; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Archer worked 20 years at the former Lenco in Jackson and 10 years at the former Florshiem Shoe Company in Cape Girardeau. Gertrude Gert Myers Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, November 8th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 12 PM, Saturday, November 9th, McCombs, Jackson Gertrude Gert Myers, age 68, formerly of the Jackson area, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2002 at her home in O Fallon, Mo. She was born March 16, 1934 in Burfordville, daughter of Erma and Pansey Howard Eakins. She and Wayne Myers were married Jan 31, 1953. He survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mary Ladd of Knoxville, Tn, Betty Lambert and Donna Kruse of O Fallon; two brothers, Coy Eakins of Burfordville and L. T. Eakins of Jackson; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter and a sister. Gert was employed 28 years as a Nurse Assistant at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Friends may call Friday, November 8th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 9th, at 12 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Carl Stroder will officiate. Arnold J. Schaefer Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, November 5th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:15 AM, Wednesday, November 6th, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jackson Jackson: Arnold J. Schaefer, age 83, passed away Monday, November 4, 2002, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home. Friends may call Tuesday, November 5th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. An American Legion Service will be held at 7 PM and Parish Prayers will be said at 7:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:15 AM, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. Interment will be at Russell Heights Cemetery with a graveside military honor service. Monsignor Edward Eftink will officiate. Mr. Schaefer was born February 20, 1919 at Oran, Mo., son of Lawrence and Mathilda Bullinger Schaefer. He and Christine Weissmueller were married May 30, 1941. Loving survivors include his wife; two sons, Leroy Schaefer of St. Louis, Harold Schaefer of Millersville; daughter, LaVerne Timke of Pekin, Il.; brother, Roy Schaefer of Washington, Il.; three sisters, Frieda Scheffer and Dora Koehler both of Jackson and Rose Marie Bogus of Benton, Mo.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers. Mr. Schaefer served in the U.S. Army from June 1942 through February 1946. He worked many years as a truck driver for Potashnick Construction, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson, and the VFW in Cape Girardeau. Frances K. Hahs Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, November 5th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Wednesday, November 6th, McCombs, Jackson Frances K. Hahs, 82, passed away at 10:30 AM Monday, November 4, 2002, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born February 17, 1920, near Old Appleton, Missouri, daughter of George and Sophia Schlueter Kasten. She married Truman P. Hahs October 5, 1941. He preceded her in death January 11, 1959. Mrs. Hahs was a member of Zion United Methodist Church at Old Appleton, where she served as one of the church pianists and was an active member in the women's organization. She dedicated many years to community 4-H clubs, served as a coordinator for American Cancer Society drives, worked as a county election judge, and enjoyed membership in Cheerful Country Doers Extension Club. Those who cherish her memory are: Her brother and his wife, Raymond and Dorothy Kasten of Kansas City, Missouri; her children and grandchildren. Truman Ronald Hahs and his wife Beverly of Cape Girardeau; Brian and Melissa Hahs, Cassie, Zachary and Landon of Benton, Missouri; Christy and Mike Flannery, Brendon and Aidan of Overland Park, Kansas; Lance Moll of Overland Park; Bethany and Chris Ridler of Kansas City. Carol Frances Meyer and her husband Norman of Louisville, Kentucky; Jeffrey Meyer of San Diego, California; Tammy and Chris Meadows; Andrew Meyer of Louisville. Nancy Kay Adelsberger and her husband Robert, and Matt, Jenni, Erin and Katie of St. Louis. Janet Sue White and her husband Donald, and David of Dallas, Texax. Kathy Louise Hahs of Cape Girardeau. And a host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 5th, between 4-8 PM, at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 6th, at 1 PM, at the funeral home followed by interment in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund at Old Appleton. Erwin E. Dost Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, October 18th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Service: 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 20th, Trinity Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau: Erwin E. Dost, age 83, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2002, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Friday, October 18th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau and Saturday, October 19th, after 10 AM, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be Saturday at 10:30 AM at the church, followed by interment in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Douglas Breite will officiate. Erwin was born February 25, 1919 in Oak Ridge, son of Otto E. and Clara Rudert Dost. He and Laurine A. Best were married September 2, 1944 in Cape Girardeau. Erwin was a World War II Veteran, having served in the US Army. He worked 44 years at Brase Distributing, retiring in the early 1990 s. He was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where he was formerly active on various committees, served as an elder, and was active in the Lutheran Men's Club. Loving survivors include his wife, Laurine Dost of Cape Girardeau; and a sister, Helen Morrison of Oak Ridge. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Dost who passed away in 1967; two brothers; and two sisters. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Living Hope. Pauline M. Davault Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, September 30th, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Service: 11 AM, Tuesday, October 1st, Grace United Methodist Church, Cape Girardeau Cape Girardeau: Pauline M. Davault, age 75, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call between 4-8 PM Monday, September 30th, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at 11 AM at the Grace United Methodist Church in Cape, followed by interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Fruitland. Rev. Anselm Williams will officiate. Mrs. Davault was born August 23, 1927, at Fruitland, the daughter of William Paul and Blanche Irene Morton McDowell. She and Roy W. Davault were married May 22, 1949. Loving survivors include her husband of Cape, three sisters, Virginia Lee Gremore of Sikeston, Phyllis Williams of Arnold, and Marilyn Bollinger of Jackson; two brothers, Jerry McDowell and Harold McDowell both of Jackson; four nieces and six nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Davault was a long time member of Grace United Methodist Church in Cape and was very active in the women's organization at the church and served as the coordinator of the Meals on Wheels at the church. She was a graduate of Jackson High School and also of the former Steimle Business College in Cape. She worked for 42 years at the former Centerre Bank and First National Bank in Cape. She started her career in the Bookkeeping department and when she retired in 1989 she was an auditor at the Bank. Mrs. Davault served as President of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association for many years. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association or Grace United Methodist Church of Cape Girardeau. Lulu Wille Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, October 28th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Tuesday, October 29th, Immanual Lutheran Church, Tilsit Jackson: Lulu Wille, age 97, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2002, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. Friends may call between 4-8 PM Monday, October 28, 2002, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and after 9:00 AM on Tuesday, at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tilsit. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at 10 AM at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tilsit, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Mark Boettcher will officiate. Mrs. Wille was born June 18, 1905 at Biehle, the daughter of Henry and Susan L. Hilderbrand Baer. On December 26, 1922 she married Peter D. Friese, he passed away on June 4, 1926. On August 26, 1927 she and Jesse Wille were married and he passed away on October 24, 1967. Loving survivors include three sons, Wilbur Friese, Leonard Wille and Clement Wille, all of Jackson; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mildred Amelunke, three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Wille was a long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tilsit. Alvin Joe Seabaugh Visitation: 4-8 PM, Thursday, September 24th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Friday, October 25th, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville Alvin J. Seabaugh, age 81, of Whitewater, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at his home. He was born at Randles, Missouri on April 9, 1921 to Dollie Smith Seabaugh. He was married to Nora Nelda Bock on April 1, 1945, at Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, MO. He is survived by his wife; four sons and their wives, Darrel and Bette (Werder) Seabaugh, Dennis and Linda (Estes) Seabaugh, Dallas and Donna (Henson) Seabaugh, and Doug and Jackie (Rauh) Seabaugh, all of Jackson; two daughters and their husbands, Janet and Harvey Loenneke of Jackson, and Jennifer and Mark Landewee of Cape Girardeau; twelve grandchildren and spouses, Rachel (Seabaugh) and Terry Underwood, Abigail (Seabaugh) and Mark Ahrens, Tim Seabaugh, Daniel and Becky Loenneke, Cynthia (Loenneke) and Mike Williams, David Loenneke, Mark and Jodi Seabaugh, Kendra Seabaugh, Scott and Danni Seabaugh, Staci Seabaugh, Tyler Seabaugh, Dillon Landewee; and three great-grandchildren, Olivia Loenneke, Austin Seabaugh, and Dalton Seabaugh; and one step-great-grandchild, Kayla Ahrens; two brothers, John and Don Seabaugh of Whitewater, and three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Ruby) Hester and Betty Hicks, both of Chaffee, and Mrs. Jimmy (Carolyn) Gibbons of Leopold. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Janice Abernathy; one granddaughter, Amy Abernathy; and one grandson, Darren Seabaugh. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, and two infant sisters. Alvin joined the Civilian Conservation Corp in 1940 serving in the state of Oregon. He returned to the Whitewater community to farm until a stroke in 2000 rendered him unable to farm. Alvin enjoyed interacting with area farmers representing O's Gold and Asgrow Seed Companies for 24 years. He also enjoyed his livestock which were his pride and joy. Alvin was baptized and joined Zion Lutheran Church of Gordonville in 1945. He served as a Trustee Elder and was a faithful member for 57 years until his death. Friends may call at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson on Thursday, October 24th, from 4-8 PM.; and after 10 AM on Friday at Zion Lutheran Church south of Gordonville. The funeral will be at 11 AM on Friday at the church. The Rev. Wayne Schwiesow will officiate with burial to follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Zion Lutheran Stain-Glass Window Fund or Southeast Hospice. Brian Lee "Snoop" Sides Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, October 21st, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Tuesday, October 22nd, McCombs, Jackson Brian Lee Snoop Sides, age 28, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2002, at his home. Friends may call Monday, October 21st, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, October 22nd, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. James Eddy will officiate. Brian was born February 19, 1974 in Cape Girardeau, son of Gary Gene and Brenda Lunsford Sides. He and Melinda Zimmerman were married July 30, 2002 in Cape Girardeau. Loving survivors include his wife, Melinda of Cape Girardeau; a stepson, Jesse Zimmerman of Cape Girardeau; stepdaughter, Amanda Zimmerman of Carterville, Illinois; parents, Gary and Brenda Sides of Jackson; and a brother, Scott Sides of Jackson; and paternal grandfather, Charles Sides, Jr. of Jackson; and maternal grandmother, Geraldine Laramore of Jackson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother and maternal grandfather. Brian attended Jackson High School. He had worked at ACF Industries and Ceramo in Jackson. In March 2000, cancer forced him to leave his most recent job at the Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau. He was a member of Faith Baptist Temple in Cape Girardeau and a former member of New Bethel Baptist Church near Pocahontas. Carla Renee McCrea Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, October 19th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Sunday, October 20th, McCombs, Jackson Whitewater: Carla Renee McCrea, age 45, of Maryland Heights, Mo. passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 17, 2002, at her home. Friends may call Saturday, October 19th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Sunday, October 20th, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Proffer Cemetery in Crump. Rev. Tom Zych will officiate. Carla was born October 11, 1957 at Cape Girardeau, daughter of Gary and Mildred Proffer Reynolds. She and J.R. McCrea, Jr. were married July 30, 1998. Carla was the valedictorian of the 1976 graduating class of Delta High School. She attended Southeast Missouri State University while working as a staff reporter at the Southeast Missourian Newspaper, and in 1979 she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications. In 1992, she graduated from the University of Missouri - St. Louis with an Accounting Degree. She presently was co-owner of Time No More, an innovative sales corporation headquartered in Cleveland, Georgia. She was a member of the Grace Church of St. Louis and held Bible studies in her home. Loving survivors include her husband, J.R. McCrea of Maryland Heights; a daughter, Crystal Leigh Williams of Columbia, Mo.; her parents, Gary and Mildred Reynolds of Whitewater; a brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Pam Reynolds of Pevely, Mo.; and two nephews, Kyle and Garret Reynolds. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Grace Church or Proffer Cemetery. Rhonda Fay Abbott Visitation: 4-8 PM, Thursday, October 17th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Friday, October 18th, IC Catholic Church, Jackson Jackson: Rhonda Fay Abbott, age 48, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at her home. Friends may call Thursday, October 17th between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Parish Prayers will be said at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be Friday, October 18th, at 10 AM, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Monsignor Edward Eftink and Father Charles Prost, CM. will officiate. Rhonda was born February 12, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, daughter of LeRoy and Anna Hahs Ruch. She and David Abbott were married May 3, 1980. Rhonda was a 1972 graduate of Jackson High School. She volunteered at the Southeast Missouri Humane Society in Cape Girardeau and was active in the Mid-America Transplant programs. Although she was an active member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, she also enjoyed assisting in various activities at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. Loving survivors include her husband, David of Jackson; parents, LeRoy and Ann Ruch of Millersville; sister and brother-in-law Marsha and Don Leckrone of Springfield, Il.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Matthew and Teri Ruch of Daisy, Dennis and Vickie Ruch, Tim and Cathy Ruch and Jeremy Ruch all of Millersville; father-in-law and mother-in-law Benny and Dorothy Abbott of Cape Girardeau; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kathy and Gary Huckstep of Jackson, and Donna and Tom Jones of Thousand Oaks, Ca. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, Scott, Clay, Amy DeWeese and David Leckrone; Mindy, Ryan, Emily Ruch; Trisha, Cory, Ethan Ruch; Dillon Ruch; Alexis Ruch; Jennifer Hart (husband, Bobbie) and Shawn Huckstep; and great nieces Paige DeWeese, Madison Sites, and Kaitlin Hart. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Mid-America Transplant Service, 1139 Olivette Executive Parkway, St. Louis, MO 63132. Lucille E. Haynes Visitation: 4-8 PM, Thursday, October 17th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Friday, October 18th, McCombs, Jackson Whitewater: Lucille E. Haynes, age 80, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2002, at her home. Friends may call Thursday, October 17th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 7 PM. Funeral Service will be Friday, October 18th, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Whitewater Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Tom Zych will officiate. Lucille was born August 21, 1922 south of Whitewater, daughter of John and Clara Ulrich Thoma. She and James Rex Haynes were married February 25, 1943 in Cape Girardeau. Loving survivors include her husband, Rex, and son, Robert Bob Haynes, both of Whitewater. She was preceded in death by one sister. During World War II, Lucille worked at Carter Carburetor in St. Louis. She and Rex resided in St. Louis until 1984 when they moved to Whitewater. In 1985 they became members of Whitewater United Methodist Church where Lucille was active in the UMW. She was a member of Whitewater Eastern Star and was a past Worthy Matron. She received her 50-Year pin in 2001. She was also active in the Delta Senior Citizens. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Whitewater United Methodist Church, Southeast Hospice, or the American Cancer Society. Buddy Joe Young Visitation: 4-8 PM, Sunday, October 13th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Monday, October 14th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Buddy Joe Young, age 65, passed away Friday, October 11, 2002, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call between 4-8 PM Sunday, October 13th, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Monday, October 14th, at 11:00 AM, at the Funeral Home, followed by interment in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape. There will be a Military Honor Guard Service held at the cemetery. Rev. Luther Rhodes will officiate. Mr. Young was born October 2, 1937 at Cape Girardeau, the son of Hubert and Beulah Propst Young. On December 22, 1961 he married Doris Dottie Tweedy. Loving survivors include his wife, one daughter LaRhonda Hecht of Jackson, three grandchildren Jeremiah, Jason, and Jordan Hecht all of Jackson, four brothers Bill Young of Ballwin, Jack Young of Webster Groves, Hubert Butch Young II of Colorado Springs, CO, and Tommy Young of Kansas City, MO, three sisters Glenda Bradley of Michigan, Dixie Jones of Cape, and Ruth Ann Morrison of Whitewater. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Young. Mr. Young was a 1956 graduate of Delta High School. He served in the United States Army from 1957-1959. After the service he worked at the former Harris Truck and Trailer and then worked 18 years Wetterau, retiring in 1995. Mr Young was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Jackson, where he was a former Deacon and Sunday School teacher for the Young Adults Class. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the First General Baptist Church Building Fund in Jackson. Mildred E. Lohmann Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, October 12th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Sunday, October 13th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Mrs. Mildred E. Lohmann, age 77, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Saturday, October 12th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Sunday, October 13th, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. David Johnson will officiate. Mildred was born February 5, 1925 at Tilsit, daughter of August and Amanda Nagel Maevers. She and Glenn E. Lohmann were married July 23, 1950 in Jackson. Loving survivors include her husband; two brothers, Lester Maevers of Jackson, Arlen Maevers of Sikeston; and a sister, Jerlene Hutteger of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Mildred worked 43 years as a fitter at the former International Shoe Company in Jackson, retiring in 1987. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson where she formerly taught Sunday School in the children's department and was active in the Concordia Guild. She was treasurer of the Community Senior Citizens Center in Jackson and formerly participated in the ladies bowling league at the Jackson Bowling Lanes. Gilbert A. Kester Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, October 12th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 12:30 PM, Sunday, October 13th, Trinity Lutheran Church, Friedheim Friedheim: Mr. Gilbert A. Kester, age 84, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2002 at the home of his daughter in St. Louis, Mo. Friends may call Saturday, October 12th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and after 12:30 PM, Sunday, October 13th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. Funeral Service will be Sunday, October 13th, at 1:30 PM at the church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. David Burge will officiate. Gilbert was born September 11, 1918, in Friedheim, the third child of the late Joseph and Emma Kester. On February 16, 1947 he and Bettye Louise Siemers were united in marriage. They celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to her death on May 19, 2002. Loving survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Timothy Anderson and Patricia and Gary Dolle all of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Kristopher and Rebecca Dolle and Brent and Katharine Haberman; one brother, Albert Kester of Friedheim; and one sister, Letha Moore of Oak Ridge. A brother, Alfred Kester, preceded him in death. Gilbert was a graduate of Perryville High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University and extension classes from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His career included sales and upper management positions in the insurance industry for over 25 years. He also taught school for several years and bred livestock with his late brother, Alfred, for over 22 years. At the time of his death, he was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim and had held various positions on the church council. Avidly interested in genealogy, he published two family genealogy books and consulted on numerous other related publications. He and Bettye lived in Cape Girardeau for more than 40 years before retiring to the family farm in Friedheim in 1985. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim or Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Association. Charles T. Farrow Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, October 11th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1:30 PM, Saturday, October 12th, McCombs, Jackson Oak Ridge: Charles T. Farrow, Jr., age 45, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2002, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Friday, October 11th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Saturday, October 12th, at 1:30 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in McLain Chapel Cemetery at Indian Creek. Rev. Jack Ketcher will officiate. Charles was born July 30, 1957 at Cape Girardeau, son of Charles T., Sr. and Elsie Marie Moore Farrow. He and Claire Coplin were married October 23, 1983. Loving survivors include his wife, Claire of Oak Ridge; three sons, Eric Tucker of Fruitland, David Tucker of Baltimore, Md., Brian Tucker of Festus, Mo.; daughter, Jamie Dedert of Fruitland; three brothers, Michael Farrow of Cape Girardeau, Joseph Farrow of Jackson, Christopher Farrow of Sedgewickville; three sisters, Margaret Farrow of Columbia, Mo., Pat Fornkohl of Cape Girardeau, Elsie Allen Farrow of Florida; and eight grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death. Charles was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Jackson. He had worked at Buchheit's in Biehle and Jackson the past 14 years. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Barnes-Jewish Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Charles Robert Fluegge, Sr. Visitation: 4-8 PM, Thursday, October 3rd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Friday, October 4th, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Jackson Gordonville: Charles Robert Fluegge, Sr., age 75, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call between 4-8 PM Thursday, October 3rd, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and after 9:30 AM Friday, October 4th, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Funeral Service will be Friday, at 10:30 AM, at the Church, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Robert Henrichs will officiate. Charles was born March 25, 1927 at Tilsit, son of Robert L. and Martina Peetz Fluegge. He married Betty Reisenbichler on June 27, 1952 in Cape Girardeau. Loving survivors include his wife, Betty of Gordonville; son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Clarissa Fluegge of Gravel Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Jim Young and Karen and Jim Horrell all of Jackson; six grandchildren, Christan and Casey Fluegge of Gravel Hill, Jaime Young, Mindy, Jeremy, and Josh Horrell all of Jackson; three brothers, Byron and Orville Fluegge of Jackson and Milford Fluegge of Millersville; two sisters, Evelyn Moore of Gordonville and Marjorie Hoehne of Jackson. Charles served in the U.S. Army from October 11, 1945 to December 31, 1946. He was a member of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson. He farmed and worked as a mechanic at Cape Ready Mix, Rose-Con Concrete, and Sam Tanksley Trucking, retiring in 1986. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Paul Lutheran Church or School; the Lutheran Home; or the Alzheimer's Foundation. Kerri Dawn Stovall Parks Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, October 1st, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Wednesday, October 2nd, McCombs, Jackson Kerri Dawn Stovall Parks, age 42, of Huntsville, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2002, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo. Friends may call Tuesday, October 1st, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 2nd, at 2 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Fruitland. Dr. Grant Gillard of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson and Rev. John Gaston of Huntsville First Assembly of God will officiate. Kerri was born October 7, 1959, at Cape Girardeau, daughter of Earl W. Stovall and LaFern Morton (Stovall) Cockrell. She and Dr. Christopher Parks of Huntsville, Tex., were married August 29, 1998. Loving survivors include her husband of Huntsville; her mother, LaFern Cockrell of Jefferson City; father and step-mother, Earl W. and Verna Stovall of Jackson; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Donna Stovall of Jefferson City; step-brother, Allen Farmer of Valley Center, Cal.; step-sister and brother-in-law, Angie and Tim Burr of Jackson; nephew, Logan Stovall of Rolla, Mo.; and niece, Erin Stovall of Jefferson City. Kerri was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Huntsville. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association; Huntsville First Assembly of God Church, FM 1374 at Interstate 45, Huntsville, Texas 77340; or First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Missouri. Louis Allen "Al" Gremard Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, October 1st, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 Am, Wednesday, October 2nd, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Louis Allen Al Gremard, age 61, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2002, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Tuesday, October 1st, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. There will also be an Elks service at 7 PM on Tuesday. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, October 2nd, at 11 AM, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Russell Heights Cemetery with a graveside military honors service. Rev. Raymond V. Epps will officiate. Al was born July 29, 1941 at Cape Girardeau, son of Louis W. and Rosa Lee Estes Gremard. He and Saundra Sandy Biri-Blevins were married February 14, 1999. Loving survivors include his wife of Jackson; a son, Roy Allen Gremard of Boca Raton, Florida; three daughters, Rose Marie Overstreet of St. Louis, Missouri; Anna Louise Gremard of Cahokia, Illinois, Amy Durbin of Portageville, Missouri; and two stepsons, Larry Blevins and Biri Blevins of Jackson; five grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Harvey Gremard of Jonesboro, Arkansas, a sister, Jean Louise Foulk of Cape Girardeau; father-in-law, Leon Biri of Jackson; and mother-in-law, Lavern Biri of Jackson. Al attended East Saint Louis High School. He served in the U.S. Army from February 4, 1961 through January 29, 1964. Al worked for Rubbermaid in Jackson from 1995 2001, when he became disabled due to failing health. He was a member of the Jackson Elks Lodge. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association. Mary E. Swick-Sykes Visitation: 4-7 PM, Saturday, September 21st, McCombs, Jackson Service: 3 PM, Sunday, September 22nd, Blalock-Coleman-York Funeral Home, Murrary, KY Jackson: Mary E. Swick-Sykes, age 87, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2002, at her home. Friends may call Saturday, September 21st, between 4-7 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Friends may call Sunday, September 22nd, after 12:00 PM at Blaylock-Coleman-York Funeral Home in Murray, KY. Funeral Service will follow at 3 PM at the funeral home, followed by interment in Murray Memorial Garden Cemetery. Dr. David Roos will officiate. Mary was born March 14, 1915, at Tharpe, TN., daughter of Charlie and Ethel Miles. She married Ralph Swick, who preceded her in death. She and Walton D. Jack Sykes, Jr. were married October 10, 1990. He passed away October 23, 1997. Loving survivors include her daughter-in-law, Martha Swick of Imperial, MO.; two step-daughters, Patricia A. Jasinski of Alpena, MI. and Nancy Cockerham of Charlotte, NC.; two step-sons, David Sykes of Lowell, IN. and Frank Sykes of Pfleuger, TX.; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; and several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill Swick; four brothers; and two sisters. Mary worked at Hecht's in Cape Girardeau and retired from the former Bib & Tucker Children's Store in Cape Girardeau. She was a member of New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Always and Forever Memorial and Honor Program, POB 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Dr. Donald J. Amelon Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, September 17th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 18th, St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau Jackson: Dr. Donald J. Amelon, age 75, passed away Monday, September 16, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Tuesday, September 17th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and Wednesday, September 18th, after 9:30 AM, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, at 10:30 at the church, followed by interment in Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Rev. Paul Short will officiate. Dr. Amelon was born March 7, 1927, at Seymour, Mo., son of the late John C. and Lydia Ritz Amelon. He and Ronda Kay Hoffman were married August 17, 1958. Loving survivors include his wife of 44 years, residing in Cape Girardeau; two daughters, Adrienne Ptacek and husband Kenney and their children Tyler and Ashley of Jackson; Sharon Mansell and husband Allan and their children Teresa, Holt, Wyatt, and Alice of Fruitland; three brothers, Rowland Amelon of Houston, Mo., Lawrence Amelon of Centralia, Mo., and Maynard Amelon of Palm Desert, Ca. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Cadwell of Mexico, Mo. Dr. Amelon received his bachelor of science and master of science degree, and in 1969, his doctorate from the University of Columbia. He taught high school at Salisbury High School in Salisbury, Mo., and later at Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Mo. From 1958 1979 he was a professor of Industrial and Technical Education at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. He helped organize the Southeast Missouri Industrial Association and also initiated the Electronics program at SEMO and sponsored the ITE Club. In 1958, he moved to Jackson area and has been a member of the St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape where he had served as an elder. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Navy. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Saxony Lutheran High School. Lonnie Wilson Leigh, Jr. Visitation: None Service: Friday, September 20th, St. Louis, Missouri Jackson: Lonnie Wilson Leigh Jr. age 59 died Monday, September 16, 2002 at his home. He was born October 27, 1942 in St Louis County, son of Lonnie W. and Earlie Harrold Leigh Sr. He was a member of St. James AME Church in Cape Girardeau and a member of the St Andrew's Masonic Temple in St Louis. He formerly served as a president of the NAACP in Jefferson County, MO, and was a member of the Musician's Local Union in St Louis. He is survived by 15 children, a brother, Rev D. Mical Campbell, and a sister, Rev. Leoma Williams, both of St Louis, and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. A memorial service was held Friday, September 20th in St Louis. Arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Eulalia McCanless Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, September 16th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Tuesday, September 17th, McCombs, Jackson Oak Ridge: Eulalia McCanless, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call between 4-8 PM, Monday, September 16th at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, September 17th, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, followed by interment in Caney Fork Cemetery. Rev. Rocky Tallent will officiate. Mrs. McCanless was born September, 26, 1932 at Landers Ridge, MO, the daughter of George and Flora Asher Volz. On February 14, 1953 she and Charles F. McCanless were married. He passed away July 13, 1999. Loving survivors include, one son Terry W. McCanless and wife Melodee of Orlando, Florida, two daughters, Suzette C. Lutton and husband Wesley of Ellsinore, and Janette E. McIntyre and husband Rick of Daisy; seven grandchildren Ryan Lutton and wife Shasta, Joshua Lutton, and Corey Lutton all of Ellisnore, Aarron McCanless and Jolani McCanless of Orlando, Jessica McIntyre and Lindsy McIntyre of Daisy; and one great-granddaughter Kylee Lutton. Also surviving are two brothers, Sonny Volz and wife Gayla of Oak Ridge; Elson Volz and wife Linda of Marble Hill; and six sisters, Retha Morton and husband Ralph, Jenny Hargraves and husband Bill, and Wanda Lee Riebold all of Jackson; Loretta Wilson and husband Charles and Lavada Daniels and husband JP all of Oak Ridge; and Dolly Sawyer of Alaska. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Everett Volz. Eulalia was a member of Caney Fork Baptist Church near Oak Ridge where she sang in the choir and formerly taught Sunday School and Bible School. A loving and devoted mother, she was also an accomplished artist and especially enjoyed painting rural, nature, and animal scenes. She also played the organ. Eulalia's family and friends will forever remember her as a wonderful mother, true friend, and as their guiding light. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Caney Fork Baptist Church or Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Bertha Emma Koeberl Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, September 11th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Thursday, September 12th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Bertha Emma Koeberl, age 86, passed away Monday, September 9, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Wednesday, September 11th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and after 9 AM Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Funeral Service will be Thursday, at 10 AM, at the church in, followed by interment in the church cemetery. The Revs. Fred Schmucker and Albert Nyland will officiate. Bertha was born January 11, 1916, at Jackson, daughter of Ernest and Anna Marie Dreyer Walther. She and Carl Herman Koeberl were married March 7, 1943. Loving survivors include her husband, Carl; son-in-law, Jerry M. Schreiner of Oak Ridge; daughter-in-law, Mary Koeberl of Pocahontas; two brothers, Albert Walthers and Gilbert Walthers both of Jackson; and seven sisters, Hilda Wallman and Meta Hunt of Jackson; Nelda McMurtry of Fenton, Mo., Corine Lashley of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Irene Hurst of St. Louis, Mo., Bernice Baker of Villa Ridge, Mo., and Helen Thiel of Jerseyville, Il. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Cary Schreiner of St. Louis, Cheryl Venable of Lino Lake, Mn., Chris Schreiner of Florissant, Mo., Andrew Koeberl of Cape Girardeau, and Alaina Rolfing of Pocahontas; one great-grandson, and two step-great-grandsons. Her dear children, Laverne Schreiner and Leonard Koeberl preceded her in death. Bertha was a lifelong member of the Pocahontas community. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church at Pocahontas on January 23, 1916. In 1943, she became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church at Pocahontas and was active in the Ladies Aid. She moved to Jackson in February, 1999. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church Building Fund. Chester Kinder Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, September 11th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Thursday, September 12th, McCombs, Jackson Whitewater: Chester Kinder, age 99, passed away Monday, September 9, 2002, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home. Friends may call Wednesday, September 11th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Thursday, September 12th, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Zion United Methodist Cemetery at Gordonville. Rev. Ann Mowery will officiate. Mr. Kinder was born October 18, 1902, at Gordonville, the son of George and Cora Felty Kinder. He and Lillian Grebe were married September 21, 1929 at Jackson. She passed away February 25, 1977. Loving survivors include one son Gerald Kinder of Cape Girardeau, six daughters, Melba Nickless and husband Glendal of Arnold, Norma Niswonger and husband Raymond of Whitewater, Betty Starks of St. Louis, Shirlene Deneke and husband Ronald of Gordonville, Joyce Kinder of Whitewater, Faye Deneke and husband Wayne of Cape Girardeau; 24 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Kinder was preceded in death by one son Donald L. Kinder, one grandson, two brothers, and four sisters. Mr. Kinder was a member of Whitewater United Methodist Church. He farmed many years and worked for Moog-Industries, retiring in 1962. He was also an avid gardener. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Gordonville United Methodist Cemetery. Evelyn "Sue" Rollins Visitation: 6-8 PM, Tuesday, September 10th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Wednesday, September 11th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Evelyn Sue Rollins, age 67, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2002, near her home. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10th, between 6-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 11th, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Rev. Bryan McAlister will officiate. Sue was born May 29, 1935, at Gray Ridge, Mo., daughter of Fielden and Eunice M. Pippins McBroom. She and Carlton B. Rollins were married December 27, 1986 at Cahokia, Il. Carlton passed away August 28, 2002. Loving survivors include a son, Keith Rollins of El Segundo, Ca.; four daughters, Glenda Mallett of Malden, Mo., Cindy Owens of Salem, Il., Lori Bradford of Ravenden, Ar., Debbie Leonard of El Segundo; foster daughter, Melissa Nelson of Maynard, Ar.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Jerry McBroom of Pevely, Mo., Darrell McBroom of Oak Ridge, Tn., Bill McBroom of Dexter, Mo.; and three sisters, Betty Risse of Columbia, Il., Lena Rogers and Pat Blankenship of Dexter. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. In 1977, Sue retired from the former Brown Shoe Company in Bernie, Mo. From 1977 1990, she worked at General Motors in St. Louis, Mo. and Oklahoma City, Ok.; and in 2000 she retired from Silver Dollar City at Branson, Mo. She then moved from Kimberling City, Mo. to Jackson. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Jackson. Mildred Frieda Bodenschatz Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, September 9th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Tuesday, September 10th, McCombs, Jackson New Wells: Mildred Frieda Bodenschatz, age 85, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2002, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home. Friends may call Monday, September 9th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, September 10th, at 10 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery at New Wells. Rev. Walter Patzwitz will officiate. Mildred was born March 28, 1917 at Fruitland, Mo., daughter of Harry and Frieda Kasten Ludwig. She and Martin Bodenschatz were married February 9, 1936. He passed away January 18, 1978. Loving survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Marvin and Dianna Bodenschatz of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Earl Saupe of Jackson; two grandchildren, Rick Saupe of Jackson and Jodi Scherer and husband Neal of Jackson; three great-grandchildren, Jesse Saupe, Amber Saupe, and Bryson Scherer; and sister and brother-in-law, LaFern and Marvin Schoen of Oak Ridge. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded by three granddaughters and a brother, Norman Ludwig. Mrs. Bodenschatz was raised in the Shawneetown community and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She and Martin lived many years in the New Wells community and were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Lois "Toots" Morton Visitation: 4-8 PM, Friday, September 6th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Saturday, September 7th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Lois Toots Morton, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 05, 2002,at Beverly Health Care in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Friday, September 6th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 7, 2002, at 2 PM, at the Funeral Home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Grant Gillard will officiate. Mrs. Morton was born July 19, 1923 near Oriole, MO, the daughter of Alexander Alex and Lucy Cotner Whitledge. She married Woodrow H. Clifton May 28, 1941, he died Nov. 3, 1985. She and Charles Morton were married on July 21, 1987, he survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Joyce Griffin of St Charles, Joann Schmitt of Chaffee, Judy Lane of Branson; two step sons, Daniel R. Morton of Omaha, NE and David Lynn Morton of Atoka , TN; one sister Grace McNeely of Jackson; six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, a sister, and one grandchild. Mrs. Morton was a former member of Old Apple Creek Presbyterian Church near Pocahontas. She had worked at the former International Shoe Company in Jackson for 27 years, retiring in 1985. Lois "Toots" Morton Visitation: Service: Jackson: Lois Toots Morton, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 05, 2002,at Beverly Health Care in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call this evening between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 7, 2002, at 2 PM, at the Funeral Home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Rev. Grant Gillard will officiate. Mrs. Morton was born July 19, 1923 near Oriole, MO, the daughter of Alexander Alex and Lucy Cotner Whitledge. She married Woodrow H. Clifton May 28, 1941, he died Nov. 3, 1985. She and Charles Morton were married on July 21, 1987, he survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Joyce Griffin of St Charles, Joann Schmitt of Chaffee, Judy Lane of Branson; two step sons, Daniel R. Morton of Omaha, NE and David Lynn Morton of Atoka , TN; one sister Grace McNeely of Jackson; six grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, a sister, and one grandchild. Mrs. Morton was a former member of Old Apple Creek Presbyterian Church near Pocahontas. She had worked at the former International Shoe Company in Jackson for 27 years, retiring in 1985. Charles Joseph Scordato Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, September 9th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 11 AM, Tuesday, September 10th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Charles Joseph Scordato, age 80, passed away Thursday, September 5,2002, at his home. Friends may call Monday, September 9th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 10th, at 11AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Pastor Terry Culberson will officiate. Mr. Scordato was born May 29, 1922, at Chicago, Illinois, son of Vincent and Phyllis LaScola Scordato. He and Mary Moretti were married June 5, 1943 at Chicago. Loving survivors include his wife; daughter Phyllis Lorenz-Wells and husband Kent of Jackson; son Charles J. Chuck Scordato and wife Cheryl of Genoa, Ill.; grandchildren, Amy Lorenz-Moser and husband Mike, Adam Lorenz and fiancee Alexa Hart, Drenna Overby, Dane Brandon Lorenz and wife Sherry, Teresa Burns and husband Todd, Mario Scordato, Marisa Scordato and fiancee Jake Burkhurt, Malory Scordato; great-grandchildren, Brandon Lorenz, Justin Lorenz, Sidney Lorenz, Corey Overbey; and a brother, Joseph Scordato and wife Rae of Chicago, Ill. He was preceded in death by a sister. Mr. and Mrs. Scordato lived in Chicago most of their lives. He worked 25 years for Belltone Hearing Aid and then established Tempo Musical Instruments. An avid and dedicated musician, he also played professionally with several big bands in Chicago. Three years ago, the Scordatos moved to Jackson. They became members of Covenant Worship Center in Fruitland where Mr. Scordato served on the worship team. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Covenant Christian Center, 6271 US Hwy. 61, Jackson, Mo. 63755. Nell Bullock Visitation: 12 - 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 5th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 5th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Nell Bullock, age 94, passed away Wednesday, September 4,2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Thursday, September 5th, between 12 1:30 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will be at 1:30 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Dr. Brian Anderson will officiate. Nell was born June 20,1908 in Wayne County, West Virginia, daughter of Perry and Henrietta Scaggs Plymale. She and Alfred L. Bullock were married August 15, 1952. He passed away May 3, 1985. Loving survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Harold Brown of Jackson; grandson, Jim Roach and wife, Cyndi of Jackson; granddaughter, Christine Wicks and husband, Kevin of Sugar Grove, Ill.; and four great-grandchildren, Justin and Hannah Roach of Jackson and Bryan and Melissa Wicks of Sugar Grove, Ill. He was preceded in death by a son; a brother; and two sisters. Nell worked many years as a bank teller for Bank of America in California. She had lived in Jackson since 1975. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Lutheran Home. Dr. Douglas Warren Salzmann Visitation: None Service: 11 AM, Saturday, September 7th, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson JACKSON, MO: Dr. Douglas Warren Salzman, Jackson Chiropractor, age 75, died at his home Sunday, September 1, 2002. He was born April 11,1927, at Shawano, Wis., son of John Gottlieb Salzman and Alma M. Raddant. He and Paula Strickland were married January 23, 1949, at First Baptist Church in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Salzmann graduated from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City in 1958, and was a member of Beta Chi Rho Chiropractic Fraternity. Dr. Salzmann moved with his family to Jackson on Labor Day weekend 1958 to establish a chiropractic practice and served the people of this community until his retirement in February 1997. Dr. Salzmann served in the U.S. Army during World War II and again in the Korean War serving as a medic with the 101 Evacuation Hospital. Following his graduation he became a member of the American Chiropractic Association and served his profession in several capacities receiving the following awards over the course of his long service to his fellow man as a doctor of chiropractic. He was presented an award for outstanding service by Missouri State Chiropractic Association in June 1979, and chosen as Outstanding Chiropractor for the year 1984 by Southeast Missouri Chiropractors. Dr. Salzmann was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by Parker Chiropractic Research Foundation of Ft. Worth, Texas in July 1964, where on occasion he was a speaker at their seminars. He served several terms as representative to Missouri Chiropractic Association of Southeast Missouri Chiropractic Association. He was responsible for conducting educational seminars for his profession, bringing many outstanding educators to this area as speakers. Survivors include his wife, Paula; a son, David of Cape Girardeau; three daughters, Donna Catt of Sikeston,Mo., Dr. Diana Salzmann-Martin of Marietta, Ga., and Deborah D Onofrio of Benton, Ark.; seven grandchildren, Anthony Catt of Belleville, Ill., Matthew Catt of Little Rock, Ark., Anthony, Stasia and Vittoria D Onofrio of Alexander, Ark., Miranda Martin of Marietta, Devon Salzmann of Cape Girardeau; and a sister, Pearl Spang of Bradenton, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, a sister, and three brothers. Dr. Salzmann was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the time of his death. A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, September 7, at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Dr. Grant Gillard will officiate. There will be no visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, both Dr. Salzmann and his family desire memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church Building Fund (Jackson), or Cleveland Chiropractic College, c/o Cleveland College Foundation, 6401 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64131. Wilbert F. Storck Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, August 31st, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Service: 3:30 PM, Sunday, September 1st, McCombs, Cape Girardeau Pocahontas: Wilbert F. Storck, age 87, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2002, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Saturday, August 31st, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral Service will be Sunday, September 1st, at 3:30 PM, at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Mann will officiate. Mr. Storck was born November 15, 1914 at St. Peters, Il., son of William and Emma Storck. He and Paula Leimbach were married in 1941. She passed away January 11, 1964. Loving survivors include two sons, Bob Storck of Denver, Co.; Jim Storck of Jackson; a daughter, Karen Klasener of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Mr. Storck served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked 50 years at Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Inez K. Morton Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, August 31st, McCombs, Jackson Service: 1 PM, Sunday, September 1st, McCombs, Jackson Oak Ridge: Inez K. Morton, age 85, passed away Friday, August 30, 2002, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. Friends may call Saturday, August 31st, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral service will Sunday, September 1st, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Goshen Cemetery at Oak Ridge. Rev. Jon Sedgwick will officiate. Mrs. Morton was born February 21, 1917 at Oak Ridge the daughter of Henry and Loree Smith Schmidt. On October 18, 1937 she married Lester Morton. He passed away October 1988. Loving Survivors include two sons, Ronald Wayne Morton of Fountaintown, In., and Ralph Edward Morton of Jackson; Seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Mrs. Morton was a life long resident of Oak Ridge. She was a 1935 graduate of the Oak Ridge High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Morton had worked at the former IGA in Jackson, the former Sugar Creek Creamery Store in Oak Ridge, and the former Kroger Egg Plant in Jackson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Goshen Cemetery Fund. Joe Eldon Loenneke Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, August 31st, McCombs, Jackson Service: 3 PM, Sunday, September 1st, McCombs, Jackson Sedgewickville: Joe Eldon Loenneke, age 72, passed away Friday, August 30th, at his home. Friends may call Saturday, August 31st, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Sunday, September 1st, at 3:00 PM, at the funeral home. Interment will be at Russell Heights Cemetery with a graveside military honors service. Rev. Mark Boettcher will officiate. Joe was born April 3, 1930 at Tilsit, Mo., son of Joseph and Bertha Aufdenberg Loenneke. He and Zelma McClard were married March 14, 1952. Loving survivors include his wife, Zelma of Sedgewickville; three daughters, Shirley McRoberts and husband, Clyde, of Pocahontas, Ar., Debra Graham and Charles Turnbow of Jackson, and Carol Haley and husband, Mike, of Sedgewickville; two brothers, Carl and Walter Loennecke of Jackson; a sister, Elda Kieninger of Jackson. Surviving grandchildren are Jaime Fry of Bloomfield, Mo., Eric and Brian Graham of Jackson, Bobby Hankins of Pocahontas, Ar., Luke and Michaela Haley of Sedgewickville, Kristin Kent of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Lisa Grissom and Matt McRoberts of Bloomfield, Deanna O Dell of Spokane, Wa.; and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two dear children who Joe and Zelma raised, Kathy Borgfield and husband, David, of Millersville and Donna Craft and husband, Doug, of Sedgewickville; and several beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Joe served in the U.S. Army from 1951 1953. From 1945 - 1984, he worked at Meier Angus Farms near Jackson. He and Zelma then moved to Charleston where Joe worked for Bob Jackson Farms. In April, 2000, they moved to Sedgewickville. Joe was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Tilsit. He played dart ball many years on the St. Paul Lutheran Dart Ball Team. He was also a member of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post 158 in Jackson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Immanuel Youth Group, SEMO Cattleman's Scholarship Fund, the American Cancer Society, or SEMO University Foundation. Robert Bob L. Littleton Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, August 20th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Wednesday, August 21st, McCombs, Jackson Oak Ridge: Robert Bob L. Littleton, age 74, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2002, at his son's home in Oak Ridge. Friends may call between 4-8 PM, Tuesday, August 20th, at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Wednesday, August 21st, at 2:00 PM at the funeral home, followed by interment in Old Apple Creek Cemetery at Pocahontas, with a Military Honors Graveside Service. Rev. Jon Sedgwick will officiate. Bob was born October 2, 1927, at St. Louis, Missouri, son of William F. and Catherine I. Jacobs Littleton. He and Nancy Mae Kent were married June 15, 1954. Nancy survives. Other loving survivors include five sons, Joseph, James, Roger and David all of Jackson, Tim Littleton and wife, Gene, of Oak Ridge; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Cheryl Smith of Cape Girardeau, Rhonda and Richard Sauerbrunn of Jackson, Becky and Stephen Puchbauer of Sikeston, and Pamela Littleton of Jackson. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Michael, Travis, Amanda, and Hannah; two step-grandchildren, Rachel and Jimmy; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Maxine and Omar Farrow of Jackson, and Clara Davis of Cape Girardeau. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, and a sister. Bob served in the U.S. Army from April 3, 1946 May 4, 1947 and was awarded a World War II Victory Medal. During the Korean occupation, he was a radio operator. He then worked for Ingram Barge Line and the former International Shoe Company in Jackson. In 1954, he began a 32-year career working for the Missouri Department of Transportation Maintenance in Cape Girardeau County. He retired in 1986. Bob was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau, and a member of the former Cape Girardeau County Civil Defense. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Southeast Missouri Hospice. Kathleen Coker Visitation: 4-8 PM, Tuesday, August 13th, Gaskins Funeral Home, Harrisburg, IL Service: 1 PM, Wednesday, August 14th, Gaskins Funeral Home, Harrisburg, IL JACKSON, MO: Kathleen Coker, age 97, formerly of Harrisburg, Ill., passed away Saturday, August 10, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Tuesday, August 13th, between 4-8 PM, at the Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg, Ill. Funeral service will be Wednesday, August 14th, at 1 PM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Sunset Lawn Cemetery at Harrisburg. Rev. Raymond V. Epps will officiate. Local arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Mrs. Coker was born April 17, 1905, at Howell, Ky., daughter of James and Adalissa Morris Littlefield. She and Houston K. Coker were married February 2, 1925. He passed away February 6, 1981. Loving survivors include three daughters, Robbie Smith-Taylor and Roberta Shoemake of Nashville, Tenn., and Nell Langford of Jackson; two sons, Jim and Larry Coker of Arlington, Tex., 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers. Mrs. Coker lived many years in Doris Heights. She moved to Jackson in 1983 and had lived at the Lutheran Home the past eight years. She was a member of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson. Michael "Mike" Proctor Visitation: 4-8 PM, Sunday, August 11th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Monday, August 12th, McCombs, Jackson Millersville: Michael Mike Proctor, age 54, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call between 4-8 PM Sunday, August 11th, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. An American Legion Service will be held at 7:00 PM. Funeral Service will be Monday, August 12th, at 10 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in Leslie Cemetery at County Line Baptist Church on Highway 34 with a Military Honor Guard Service. Rev. Morris Cobb will officiate. Mike was born April 17, 1948 at Cape Girardeau, the son of General Bus and Doris Wills Proctor. He and Norma Rabida were married February 6, 1971. She survives. Other loving survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Robert Fuhrmann of Perryville, and Michelle and Gary Kasten of Uniontown; three grandchildren, Kayla and Kelsi Fuhrmann, and Nicholas Kasten; two brothers, Larry Proctor, of St. Louis, and Keith Proctor, of Friedheim; and his mother Doris Proctor, of Millersville. He was preceded in death by his father. Mike was a 1966 graduate of Jackson High School. He has worked for the former Atlas Plastics Company of Cape, Obernmann and Son, of Jackson, Cotner Electric, and United Electric Supply of Cape for the past seven years, and most recently Schott Electric of Cape. He was a veteran during Vietnam, having served in the US Army from 1966 -1971. He was a member, past commander, and current finance officer, of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post #158 in Jackson; a member of the Honor Guard; and an avid Street Rodders fan. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society. Alta Mae Green Visitation: 4-8 PM, Monday, August 12th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 13th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Alta Mae Green, age 89, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2002, at the Monticello House where she had lived since February. Friends may call Monday, August 12th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, August 13th, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Zion Methodist Cemetery at Gordonville. Rev. Lloyd Ray Green will officiate. Alta was born October 14, 1912, at Allenville, Mo., daughter of William P. and Sloma I. Dona Cook Chapman. She and Herbert Green were married December 24, 1929. Herbert passed away November 12, 1977. Loving survivors include three sons and four daughters-in-law, Ray and Jean Green of Whitewater, Loyd Don and Marge Green of Park City, Ky., Jerry and Sue Green of Sedgewickville, and Nelda Green of Jackson; daughter and son-in-law, Goldie and Donald Darnell of Jackson. Also surviving is a brother, William Chapman of Whitewater; and four sisters, Lucille Scholz of Gorham, Il., Louise Woeltje of Jackson, Gladys Phelps of Overland, Mo., and Opal Gast of Whitewater; 14 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Gilbert Green; and a brother, Alfred Chapman. Herbert and Alta lived and farmed many years in Daisy. In 1978, after Herbert's death, Alta moved to Jackson. She was a member of New Salem Methodist Church at Daisy. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association or New Salem Methodist Church, Daisy. Alice Mabel Nussbaum Visitation: 4-8 PM, Sunday, August 11th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Monday, August 12th, Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville Alice Mabel Nussbaum, age 91, of Jackson passed away Friday, August 9, 2002 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug 27, 1910 in Whitewater daughter of August and Anna Grebe Eggiman. She and Arthur W. Nussbaum were married January 27, 1931. He passed away July 20, 1987. Alice was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville where she was a member of the Ladies Aid and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and Sarah Nussbaum of Gordonville, Mo.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mildred and Clarence Grebing of Frohna, Mo., Evelyn Aumann of Decatur, IN, Marie and Joe Hoffmeister of Jackson. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Rhonda and Kent Grebing, Denise Morrison, Martin Aumann, Laura Kukelhan, Sarah Butler, Martha Ahrends, and Andrew and Elizabeth Nussbaum; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, two grandsons, four brothers, and five sisters. Friends may call between 4-8 PM, Sunday, August 11th, at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and after 9:30am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville. The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Monday, August 12th, at the church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Rev. Karl Leeman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church Organ Fund or The Lutheran Home. Naomi Koch Visitation: 4-8 PM, Thursday, August 8th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10 AM, Friday, August 9th, Immanuel Lutheran Church, New Wells New Wells: Naomi Koch, age 75, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Thursday, August 8th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and Friday, August 9th, after 9 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells. Funeral Service will be Friday at 10:00 AM, at the church, followed by interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Ronald C. Paseur will officiate. Mrs. Koch was born June 19, 1927, at Farrar, Mo., daughter of Rudolf and Louise Wiebrecht Lorenz. She and Melvin E. Koch were married June 29, 1947. He passed away August 13, 1992. Loving survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenny and Janis Koch of Altenburg; two sisters, Carol Haertling of New Wells and Brenda Borgfield of Altenburg; a granddaughter, Rachelle Koch of Perryville; two step-grandsons, Keith Latham of Fruitland and Kevin Richard of Cape Girardeau. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Delbert Lorenz. Mrs. Koch was a member of Immanuel Church where she was a member of the choir and sang for many weddings. She worked on the family farm with her husband until 1993, when ill health forced her to retire. She also made and sold cooked cheese in New Wells and Cape Girardeau. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Immanuel Lutheran Church. Susan E. Lizzie Welker Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, August 7th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 8th, McCombs, Jackson Millersville: Susan E. Lizzie Welker, age 88, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call Wednesday, August 7th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 8th, at 10:30 AM, at the funeral home, followed by interment in Old Salem Cemetery near Daisy. Rev. James Brown will officiate. Mrs. Welker was born July 6, 1914, at Grassy, daughter of William D. and Lucy Quinn Newell. She and Fred O. Welker were married January, 1934. He passed away December 16, 1986. Loving survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Rosemund Welker and Mike and Carolyn Welker all of Jackson; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Jim Tankersley of Millersville; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, a granddaughter, a great-granddaughter; three brothers, a sister. Mrs. Welker was a member of Christ Gospel Church in Millersville. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Heart Association. Dorothy Lucille Scholz Visitation: 4-8 PM, Wednesday, August 7th, McCombs, Cape Service: 2 PM, Thursday, August 8th, Bethlehem General Baptist Church, Crump Cape Girardeau: Dorothy Lucille Scholz, age 81, passed away Monday, August 5, 2002, at St. Francis Medical Center. Friends may call Wednesday, August 7th, between 4-8 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 8th, at 2 PM, at Bethlehem General Baptist Church in Crump, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. The Revs. Joe Allen and J.D. Hargraves will officiate. Mrs. Scholz was born January 5, 1921, at Whitewater, daughter of Bernard S. and Hester Proffer Eakins. She and Marvin E. Gene Scholz were married March 5, 1938. He passed away October 31, 2001. Loving survivors include two daughters, Shirley Gregory of Cape Girardeau and Cathy Campbell of Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother, Doyle W. Eakins of Whitewater; five sisters, Deltha Crader and Della Mae Abernathy both of Jackson, Delma Stroder of Marion, Illinois, Deanna Friedrich of Oak Ridge, and Darlene Eakins of Whitewater. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter; a brother; and a grandson. Mrs. Scholz was a longtime resident of Whitewater and a lifelong member of Bethlehem General Baptist Church. She had lived in Cape Girardeau since 1997. Martha Lou Kelley Visitation: 4-8 PM, Saturday, August 3rd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Sunday, August 4th, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Martha Lou Kelley, age 62, passed away Friday, August 2, 2002, in O Fallon, MO at the home of her son. Friends may call Saturday, August 3rd, between 4-8 PM at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. Funeral Service will be Sunday, August 4th, at 2pm at the funeral home, followed by interment in Russell Heights Cemetery. Dr. Brian Anderson will officiate. Martha was born August 18, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Charley Lee and Lelia O. Statler Seabaugh. She has lived in Jackson all her life and was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Jackson. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1957 and attended Southeast Missouri State University for two years. In 1962, she graduated from Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She retired in 2002 after 36 years of employment from Southeast Missouri Hospital. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Angie Kelley and a grandson, Warren Kelley, all of O Fallon. She was preceded in death by her parents. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church of Jackson. Sarah Elizabeth Anne Volkerding Visitation: 5-8 PM, Sunday, August 4th, McCombs, Jackson Service: 2 PM, Monday, August 5th, Hanover Lutheran Church, Cape Girardeau Sarah Elizabeth Anne Volkerding age 33 passed away Friday, August 2, 2002 at her home in Jackson. Friends may call Sunday, August 4th between 5-8 PM at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson and Monday, August 5th, between 12-2 PM at Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be Monday at 2 PM at the church. Burial will follow in Hanover Lutheran Church Cemetery. Sarah was born January 2, 1969 in St Louis, daughter of Kenneth E. and Rebecca Campbell Volkerding. She was a member of Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and was employed several years as a sales clerk at the Dollar General Store in Jackson. Survivors include her son, Joshua Volkerding of Jackson; parents, Kenneth and Rebecca Volkerding of Jackson; Fianc e, Tony Bolen of Jackson; three brothers, Kyle Volkerding of Cape Girardeau, and Kent, Don, and Tom Volkerding of Sunset Beach, CA; sister, Allyson Volkerding of Jackson; and maternal grandparents, Bill and Ruth Campbell of Jackson. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Nelson and Dorothy Volkerding. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Birthright or Hanover Lutheran Building Fund. Thelma "Marjorie" Petzoldt Visitation: 2-3 PM, Friday, August 2nd, McCombs, Jackson Service: 3 PM, Friday, August 2nd, McCombs, Jackson Jackson: Thelma Marjorie Petzoldt, age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at the Monticello House in Jackson. Friends may call Friday, August 2nd, after 2:00 PM, at the McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM. Chris Jaco will officiate. Mrs. Petzoldt was born June 23, 1926 at Summersville, Missouri, daughter of Edward and Ethel Jones Belew. Loving survivors include five daughters, Ramona Joyce Stockton, Janet Jaco, and Jackie Shaw all of Jackson, Julia Meikle of Grove, Oklahoma, Jolene Vogel of St. Louis; ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. Mrs. Petzoldt resided in the New Wells Community many years. She worked 30 years as an OB Tech at Southeast Hospital, retiring in 1990, and thereafter moving to Grove, Oklahoma. In 2001, she returned to Jackson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

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