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Obituaries Isaac “Ike” Perkins” sisters-in-law and brothers-inlaw. He was also preceded in death by two children: Lucinda and Regina Perkins and four Isaac “Ike” Perkins, 79, a lifelong member of the Troy, MO, c o m m u n i t y , passed away siblings: Robert “Bob” Perkins, Ella Elizabeth Sydnor, Frankie Dee Perkins and Delia Perkins. Isaac will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Matthews, Gary Day, on Monday, July 30, 2007 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters. He was born November 5, 1927 in Troy; a son of the late Frank and Lucinda Ray Perkins. He was married in Troy, Missouri to Ella Cockrell in 1954 who preceded him in death. Isaac graduated from Buchanan High School and served in the United States Navy from February 1946 to February of 1948. He worked as a machinist at McDonnell Douglas until his retirement. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church where he was very active. He was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Mens, Wesley United Methodist Choir, Wesley United Methodist Trustee Board and a Past Chairman of the Trustee Board. He was also a member of the N.A.A.C.P. Isaac enjoyed sports. He was a fixture at all of the Troy Buchanan High School’s sporting events and was an avid New York Mets fan. He is survived by three Mike Matthews, Bill Jackson, William Sydnor, Steve Sydnor, Eugene Perkins and Donald Shelton. Honorary pallbearers are Arthur Ellis, Tom Shelton, Charlie Day, George Sydnor and Jimmy Cockrell. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007 at Kemper-Marsh-Millard Funeral Home / Troy Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2007 at the Wesley United Methodist Church with Dr. Henry S. Brewer officiating. Interment with full military honors will be held in Troy City Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church or to the Lincoln County Relay for Life in care of KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Chapels, P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. 636-528-8221. Online condolences may be made at www.millardfamilychapels. com. children: Melvin Perkins of Columbia, Delia McGaskey (Ronald) of Hunterville, North D’Arline F. Wessendorf Carolina and Ronnie Perkins D’Arline F. Wessendorf, (Vedia) of Troy; one nephew 96, of Warrenton died July 28, of whom they raised: Josh 2007, at Warrenton Manor. Cockrell of Troy; one brother: She was born Jan. 17, 1911, to Eugene Perkins (Bernice) of Walter and Olga (Buche) Wes- St. Louis; one sister, Kay Bell sendorf in Warrenton. (Norman) of New Hampshire; six Mrs. Wessendorf was a grandchildren: Chloe Perkins, cosmetologist and owned and Chad McGaskey (Danielle), operated several beauty shops Jermel McGaskey, Jarrad in the St. Louis, Wright City and McGaskey, Tyrone Perkins Warrenton areas. (Melanie) and Brock Perkins; She is survived by one sis- three great-grandchildren; Paige ter, Mercedes Miltenberger of and Kaylen McGaskey and Ella Warrenton; and one nephew, Pierrot; special friend Diane Tom Miltenberger of St. Al- Combs of Troy, his godson: bans. Kemper MM BBoy 1/22/07 2:41 PM Page 1 Gary Day of Troy and several She was preceded in death by her parents. Services were held July 31 at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton with burial in Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Frieden’s United Church of Christ c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383. Richard Leon Hudson Mr. Richard Leon “Dick” Hudson, age 75, of Troy, MO, formerly of Hannibal, MO, passed away at 5:50 a.m. on Wed, Aug. 1, 2007 at his residence. He was born on Oct. 7,1931 in Saverton, MO, a son of Leon L. and Ruth Tucker Hudson. Following his education, he served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1948 to 1952. On April 16,1949, Dick was united in marriage with Mary Lou Kent. She preceded him in death on Aug. 13,1975. He later married Evelyn Misner on Nov. 27,1976 in Hannibal, MO. Richard was a very hard worker and could build or repair anything. He was extremely energetic and intelligent. If you had a project, he would always be able to handle it. For many years, he has owned Hudson’s Plumbing, Heating, and Electric in Troy. His personality made strangers feel comfortable. He was the type of person you could confide in. Dick loved the Cardinals,the Rams and the sports his grandchildren played in. Whenever they were on T.V., he would take time out of his busy day to enjoy the game. His family was of utmost importance to him. Surviving are his beloved wife, Evelyn Hudson of Troy; his children, Richard K. (Karen) Hudson of St. Louis, MO; Cheryl L. (James) Hubbard of Palm Bay, Fla.; Brian L. (Denise) Hudson of Troy, MO;, and Brent D. (Cherace) Hudson of Winston, MO; one step-son, James E. Berry of St. Peters, MO; 11 grandchildren: James Hubbard, Dan Hubbard, Kristen Constable, Brandon Hubbard, TAKE THE RIGHT STEP Ever think about prearranging your final wishes? Maybe it’s time. You can protect your family from difficult decisions at a time of grief. And, we offer a child/grandchild/great grandchild plan at no charge. Call us. We’re here to help. Protect your family today. Plan for tomorrow. Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapels 351 Monroe St. • Troy, MO 63379 636.528.8221 THE FOCUS NEWS Friday, August 3, 2007 Page 12 Brian Hudson Jr., Eric Hudson, Tyler Hudson, Daniel Hudson, Patricia Berry, Lisa Berry, and Morgan Berry; two greatgrandchildren, Emily Hudson and Emerson Constable; one brother, Raymond Foubester of Hannibal, MO; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Lou Hudson, his parents, his sister, Dorothy (Hoskins) Goss; and his step-son, Harold Berry Jr. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO. Officiating will be Rev. Peter Gounis. Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons James Hubbard, Dan Hubbard, Brandon Hubbard, Brian Hudson Jr., Eric Hudson, Tyler Hudson, and Daniel Hudson. Interment will follow in the Grand View Cemetery, Hannibal, MO, with full military honors. In lieu of memorials, Richard would have requested you take time to help a child or animal in need. The visitation will be held 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. service Saturday, August 4 at the funeral home. Friends may sign the on-line guest register at www.mccoyblossomfh.com Helen S. Lohman Helen Sudie Lohman, 83, of St. Louis and formerly of Warrenton, MO, died July 21, 2007, at Laclede Groves Convalescence Center in St. Louis. She was born April 5, 1924, to Curry Manley and Janette (Evans) Williams in Winston Salem, N.C. Mrs. Lohman and her husband, John, were co-proprietors of Lohman’s Variety Store for 42 years in Warrenton. She was a member of First Congregational Church and the Women’s Fellowship of St. Louis and was active in its Women’s Fellowship group. She was a former member of Frieden’s United Church of Christ in Warrenton, the Dorcas Society and Faith United Church of Christ in Wentzville. She was also a member of the Confederate Dames of America, the VFW Post 2180 Ladies Auxiliary and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by one son, Rev. Fred J. of Keokuk, Iowa; one daughter, Janette Massie Lohman of St. Louis; and two grandchildren. Services were held July TROY MARBLE & GRANITE CO., INC Family Owned Since 1904 Monuments - Markers - Custom Designs - Lettering - Vases Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. 621 Main St., Troy, MO 63379 26 at Martin Funeral Chapel in Warrenton with burial in the Warrenton City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Frieden’s United Church of Christ in Warrenton or Faith United Church of Christ in Wentzville c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383. Charles K. Szarwinski Charles K. Szarwinski, 62, of Wentzville, MO, died July 22, 2007, at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. He was born Nov. 26, 1944, to Frank and Lorraine M. (Buss) Kopera in St. Louis. Mr. Szarwinski was a custodian. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He served as a Boy Scout leader in University City and achieved the Order of the Arrow, was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wentzville, and coached boys baseball, soccer and basketball. He is survived by his wife, Rose Szarwinski of Wentzville; five sons, Sean of Kansas City and Patrick, Michael and Daniel and Charlie W., all of Wentzville; one brother, Al of O’Fallon; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral Mass was held July 26 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wentzville with burial in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis County. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick Catholic Church Building Fund c/o Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville, MO 63385. Michael E. Bernard Michael E. Bernard, 49, of Foristell died July 30, 2007, at his home. He was born Aug. 2, 1957. Mr. Bernard was a lead assistant who worked for Smurfit & Stone in Chesterfield for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, Judy Bernard of Foristell; and one son, Jason M. of Foristell. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Baue Funeral Home Chapel in St. Charles, MO, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, 2700 W. Clay St. in St. Charles. Visitation was held e from 3-8 p.m. August 1 and noon to 2 p.m. August 2 at the funeral home. Memorials may be to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association c/o Baue Funeral Home, 620 Jefferson St., St. Charles, MO 63301. (636)-528-8823 (877) 528-8823 Fax: 462-2821
Obituaries David Russell Eoff, Jr. David R. Eoff, Jr., 46, of Melbourne, Ark., formerly of Montgomery City, MO, died on July 25, 2007. David Russell Eoff, Jr. was born August 19, 1960, in Olney, MO, to David Russell Eoff, Sr. and Shirley Emma Jean Collins Eoff. David graduated from Montgomery County R-II High School. He was a selfemployed carpenter and also worked in sales. David married Nancy Crosby Hoskinds on February 2, 2002, in Melbourne, Ark. He was a member of the Arkansas Manufacturing Housing Association and was a licensed Notary in the State of Arkansas and Missouri, he also enjoyed reading. David loved spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Eoff is survived by his wife, Nancy Crosby Hoskinds Eoff of Melbourne, Ark.; six children: Damian Hoskinds and Justin Hoskinds of Melbourne, Ark; Michael Flaningan of Troy, MO; Andrew Hoskinds of Melbourne, Ark; Jaime Penn of New Florence, MO; and Alex Eoff of St. Louis, MO; one grandson: Michael David Flaningan; step-mother, Connie Eoff and boyfriend, Tom Zerr of Hermann, MO; brothers and sister: Dean Eoff of Montgomery City, MO; Rita Newsom and husband, Walter, of Warrenton, MO; Daniel Eoff of Wright City, MO; Paul Eoff of Warrenton, MO; Duane Eoff and wife, Jill, of Cairo, MO; Chris Eoff and wife, Sarah, of Montgomery City, MO; and Adam Eoff of Mineola, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. Eoff was preceded in death by his father, David Russell Eoff, Sr.; mother, Shirley Emma Jean Collins Eoff; and one nephew, James Dean Eoff. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2007, at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City, MO. The Rev. Christopher Cordes will officiate and interment will be in the Montgomery City Cemetery in Montgomery City, MO. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 p.m. at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City, MO. Casketbearers include his son, Michael Flaningan and his brothers: Dean Eoff, Daniel Eoff, Paul Eoff, Duane Eoff, Chris Eoff and Adam Eoff and brother-in-law, Walter Newsom. Honorary casketbearers include his sons: Damian Hoskinds, Justin Hoskinds and Andrew Hoskinds and Alex Eoff. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Eoff Family, c/o Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, MO 63361. Condolences may be made to www. schlankerfuneralhome.com. Ruth M. Shuster Mrs. Ruth M.Shuster passed away Friday morning, July 27, 2007, at Lincoln County Medical Center in Troy, MO. She was 84 years old. Ruth was born April 7, 1923 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Lloyd and Wilhelmina (Naumann) Sturges. She attended Norwalk High School and Grace Episcopal Church in Norwalk. She moved with her family to Derby, Connecticut and there married Stanley Klubek. They were blessed with five children: Michael, William, Kathryn, Joseph and Julie. Stanley preceded her on December 7, 1959. She married Bruno Shuster on August 4, 1962 and acquired two stepsons: John and Joseph Shuster. Bruno and Ruth spend 30 wonderful years together before he passed away on April 25, 1991. She was a long-time member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Huntginton, Connecticut and was active in church affairs and sang in the church choir. Ruth was a student of Maestro John Heidenger of Wallingford, Connecticut and sang with his Solo Ensemble. She also worked as a volunteer at Griffin Hospital. Ruth later moved to Elsberry, MO, and spent her last two years with her daughter, Julie and her dog Heidi. Surviving are her children: Michael (Jerrilyn) Klubeck of Shelton, Connecticut; William (Jacklyn) Klubek of Anderson, South Carolina; Kathryn Reyes of Plymouth, Michigan; Joseph (Glennie) Klubek of Leavenworth, Kansas; Julie Klubek of Elsberry, MO; John Shuster of Uncasville, Connecticut; and Joseph Shuster of Wichita, Kansas; three brothers: Edwin Sturges, Joseph Brotherton, and Walter Brotherton and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and her siblings Beverly Gamble and Robert Sturges. Ruth will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved her. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Home, 1304 Boone St.,Troy. Kevin M. Fussner Kevin Michael Fussner, 27, of Warrenton, MO, died July 23, 2007, at home. He was born July 9, 1980, to Michael Pryor and Natalie Fussner in St. Louis. Mr. Fussner was disabled. He is survived by two sons, Jacob Bailey of St. Louis and Joseph Fussner of Wentzville; one daughter, Kelsey Fussner of Wentzville; his father, of Farmington; his mother, of Warrenton; one sister, Jamie Fussner of Warrenton; and a great-grandmother, Virginia Boswell of St. Louis. Funeral services were held July 27 at Pitman Funeral Home in Warrenton with burial in Valhalla Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials are suggested to the Fussner family c/o Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 126, Warrenton, MO 63383. Andrew C. “Bobby” Cockrell Mr . Andrew C. “Bobby” Cockrell , age 73, of Troy, MO, passed away on Wed, July 25, 2007 at the Lincoln Co. Nursing and Rhab. Center, Troy, MO. He was born on July 17, 1934 in Troy, a son of Wheeler and Lula (Hutt) Cockrell. He was one of 15 children. Following his formal education, Bobby began working in construction. He later worked as a lineman and equipment operator for the Cuivre River Electric Co- Op. In 1957, he was called to serve in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1959. This year was very special in that he re-enlisted in the Army reserves and he also married the love of his life, Jean Ann Sydnor. The family continued to live in Troy and raised their children: Deborah, Aundrea, Lynda, and Jacqueline. Bobby was a good husband, father, brother, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He provided well for his family and was a good example for them all. Surviving him are his beloved wife, Jean Ann Cockrell of Troy; his step-daughter, Deborah Green of Columbia; his son, Aundrea Cockrell of Troy and his two daughters, Lynda (Bruce) Wilcockson of Winfield and Jacqueline Cockrell of Moscow Mills; his brothers, James (Brenda) Cockrell of Troy and Ronald (Elizabeth) Cockrell of Florissant; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers, and four sisters. Graveside services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Tues, July 31, 2007 at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks, MO, with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice c/o McCoy- Blossom Funeral Home, 1304 Boone Street, Troy, MO 63379. Friends may sign the on-line guest register at www.mccoyblossomfh.com. James H. Kettmann James H. Kettmann, 56, of Wright City, MO, died July 27, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 10, 1950, to Joseph H. and Genevieve (Kerchner) Kettmann in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Kettmann was a substation mechanic who worked for AmerenUE for 26 years. He was a member of International THE FOCUS NEWS Friday, August 3, 2007 Page 13 Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1439. He also was an ordained minister and served as a minister of the gospel and evangelist at Connection Community Church in Wright City. He is survived by his wife, Linda S. (Schisler) Kettmann of Wright City; one son, Vernon of St. Louis; one daughter, Julia of O’Fallon; three brothers, Phil of St. Charles and Dave and Steve, both of Troy; and three sisters, Cathy Kettmann, Dianne Berry and Teresa Bell, all of Overland. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services were held on August 1, 2007, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Weldon Spring, MO, with burial in Wright City Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled from 5-8 p.m. July 31 at the church. Memorials may be to the Kettmann family c/o Alternative Funeral & Cremation Services, 2115 Parkway Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376 . Richard Fischer Richard “Rich” Fischer, 71, of Wentzville, MO, died July 28, 2007, at his home. He was born Jan. 29, 1936, to George W. and Marie Fischer in St. Louis. Mr. Fischer was an air cargo operator who worked for TWA in St. Louis for 37 years. He served in the Army Reserves and was a member of the TWA Retirement Club. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Reed) Fischer of Fenton; two daughters, Donna Tischler of St. Peters and Jan Thouvenot of Fenton; one son, Rick of O’Fallon; two sisters, Helen Martin of Affton and Marie Fremont of Edwardsville, Ill.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held July 31, 2007 at the Baue Funeral and Memorial Center chapel in St. Charles, MO, with burial in St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to Community Care Hospice or Operation Lift Off c/o Baue Funeral and Memorial Center, 3950 W. Clay St., St. Charles, MO 63301. Ingersoll Chapel For Funeral & Cremation Service 211 Boone St., Troy, Missouri 63379 636-462-CARE Fayette F. Paul Fayette F. Paul, 94, of O’Fallon, MO, died July 22, 2007, at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake Saint Louis. He was born August 9, 1912, to Frederick and Amalia Paul in Wright City. Mr. Paul worked as a funeral director and embalmer and owned Nieburg/Paul Funeral Home for 20 years. He served in the Navy Corpsman Marines during World War II. He was a member of the Missouri Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. He is survived by his wife, Dixie (Shores) Paul of O’Fallon; two sons, Bernard A. of Marion, Ill., and Ronald S. of Houston, Texas; one stepdaughter, Patricia Birkholz of Foristell; two brothers, Farley of Columbia and Festus of Decatur, Ill.; one sister, Ivalette Hunt of Wright City; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and seven stepgreat-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Fredel, Firdel, Follis and F. Lee; and three sisters, Irene Hicks Williams, Iona Schultz and Iora Wegener. Funeral services were held July 26 at Paul Funeral Home in St. Charles with burial in Wright City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Immanuel United Church of Christ c/o Paul Funeral Home, 240 N. Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301. Darrell E. Jackson Darrell E. Jackson, 62, of Wentzville, MO, died July 23, 2007, at his home. He was born March 25, 1945, to Thurman L. and Flora (Coyle) Jackson in Indiana. Mr. Jackson was an assemblyman who worked for GDX Automotive in New Haven for two years. He also was an antique dealer who owned Jackson’s General Store at two locations in Wentzville. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Jackson of Wentzville; two sons, Sean P.D. Jackson of Wentzville and Stephen McCall of Ohio; one daughter, Anilise M. Stewart of Lake Saint Louis; one sister, Sherry Corothers of Ohio; one brother, Thurman “Bud” of Hawaii; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services were scheduled. His body was cremated. Memorials may be to Maranatha Chapel of Wentzville or Crider Center for Mental Health in Wentzville c/o Baue Funeral Home, 311 Wood St., O’Fallon, MO 63366. “A New TRAdITIon In FunERAl SERvICE” www.ingersollchapel.com
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