Mary Louise (Mickey) Hodges, age 77, of Leesburg, Fla., passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born March 21, 1937, in Jefferson City, Mo. Mickey was a retired librarian and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg and was a member of the CCW-Council of Catholic Women. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest "Danny" Hodges and a son, Dale Hodges. Mickey is survived by her son, Doug Hodges of Leesburg, Fla.; daughters, Lisa Larson of Geneva, Fla., Tina Roche of Overland Park, Kan., Debby Layson of Olathe, Kan., Wendy Hodges of Austin, Texas; brothers, Pete (Eileen) Brenneke and Jim (Darlene) Brenneke, both of Jefferson City, Mo.; sister-in-law, Shirley Schmitz (Terry) of Bonnots Mill, Mo.; six grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Leesburg on Thursday, December 4, 2014. at 8:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society or Eustis, FL City Memorial Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors, 326 E. Orange Ave., Eustis, FL 32726, (352)357-4193. Online condolences may be left at www.hamlinhilbish.com

Mrs. Donna M. Gaskill Jurd, age 87 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2014, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital. Donna was born in Chicago, Illinois, a daughter of Ernest R. and Juanita L. Burge Gaskill. She was married on February 1, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Ben Jurd who preceded her in death. A lifelong resident of the Central Missouri area, Donna graduated from Centertown High School. Later, she graduated from beauty school. Donna was a beautician with the Elite Beauty Shop for many years, until her retirement. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Donna enjoyed quilting knitting, crocheting, embroidery, working puzzles, and was an excellent seamstress. Her family was a very important part of her life, and she absolutely loved babysitting her grandkids, nieces and nephews. Survivors include: two sisters, Sharon Madden and her husband Keith of Newark, Ohio and Shirley Zbinden and her husband Jerry of Jefferson City, Mo.; two brothers, James Gaskill and his wife Carolyn of Kansas City, Mo. and Nathan Gaskill and his wife Bonnie of Houston, Texas; three step-sons, Robert Jurd and his wife Joyce of Linn, Mo., Alan Jurd and his wife Karen of Independence, Mo., and Ben Jurd Jr. and his wife Wilma of Independence, Mo.; numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren; and very special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Marian E. Smith; and one step-daughter, Sharon Thompson. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 10:30 until 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 28, 2014, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Russ Bowder officiating. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Boy's Town. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Ida T. Schellman, age 100, of St. Thomas, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014, at Adams Street Place Nursing Home in Jefferson City. She was born in St. Thomas on April 5, 1914, daughter of the late Henry and Rosa (Gerling) Loethen. On October 22, 1940, in St. Thomas, Ida was united in marriage to Anthony Schellman, who preceded her in death on March 7, 1966. Ida was very passionate about her faith, her family, and her community. She was one of the first Eucharistic Ministers of her parish. She was a devoted member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Ann's Sodality, and the Over 50 Club. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing. Ida was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and regular viewer of EWTN. In addition to being a homemaker, she was employed by the St. Thomas Baseball Factory, as well as the St. Thomas Parish School and Blair Oaks R-II School District as a cafeteria cook for over 30 years. Ida was known for her angel food cake and chocolate bread pudding. She used her cooking skills to help prepare meals for many church picnics, weddings, funerals, luncheons, and various other functions in the community throughout the years. She is survived by four children, Gilbert Schellman and wife Betty, Shirley Volmert and husband Ray, Robert Schellman and wife Donna, and Richard Schellman and wife Carol, all of St. Thomas; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Agnes Schellman of Jefferson City. She was also preceded in death by two children; Linda Schellman and Mary Schellman; three brothers, Otto Loethen, Andrew Loethen, and Tom Loethen; and two sisters, Hilda Bexten and Clara Loethen. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Rev. Jeremy Secrist will officiate. Interment will be in St. Thomas Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 3 p.m., on Friday, November 28, at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested the St. Thomas Church Building Fund or to Hospice Compassus. Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Meta. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com.

Joseph Timothy Dumbach, age 25, of Vienna, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, near Waynesville. He is survived by his parents, John and Tony Dumbach of Vienna; two sisters, Jessica and Katie Dumbach of Vienna; a brother, David Dumbach of Vienna; his maternal grandmother, Else Buegge-Wood; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The body was cremated under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Online condolences can be sent to www.memorialchapels andcrematory.com

Ruby Mae Scott, 76, of Fulton, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at University Hospital in Columbia. She was born November 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Omer McCowan and the late Zola (Wares) McCowan. Ruby graduated from South Callaway Schools in 1958 before going to work as a security aide at Fulton State Hospital. She was a member of Callaway Community Christian Church and the Red Hat Society. She was an avid pinochle and canasta player. Those remaining to cherish her memory include sons, Buddy Scott (Jamie) and Duane Dewey (Sheena), all of Jefferson City; daughter, Debbie Allen of Columbia; son-in-law, Doc Allen of Fulton; sisters, Louise Webster of Frontenac, Kan. and Polly March of Columbia; sisters-in-law, Mary Bell Starkey of Montgomery City and Mary Ann Porter of Oakley, Kan.; grandchildren, Nick Andrew Johnson, Travis James Scott and Aiden Allen William Dewey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by brothers, Donald Starkey, Gerald Porter and J. G. Porter. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014, at Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton with Pastor Randy Dignan officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences can be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.

Wendell Jackson Trigg, 83, of Brandon, Florida, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014, in Brandon, Florida. Wendell was born in Jefferson City, a son of the late Joseph Whitfield Trigg and Amorette Jackson Trigg. He was united in marriage on January 1, 1975, to Ruda Kemp in Wilmington, Delaware, who survives at the home. Wendell attended Jefferson City Public Schools and upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as Airman until his honorable discharge in 1952. He was employed with the Chrysler Corporation for 16 years until his retirement in 1996 and a member of the Auto Workers Union. A very engaging person who loved to make conversation, Mr. Trigg was most inquisitive about the many social and political issues of the world in which we live. He had a fascinating talent for understanding various scientific phenomena, and as such, could intricately explain in detail the bases for certain scientific theories. Mr. Trigg would, from time to time, create inventions to satiate his appetite for this particular discipline. He was also a lover of classical music, and was most fond of the renowned Composer of "The Messiah", George Frederick Handel. He would tell of Handel's swift composition of the magnificent work in only 24 days. Mr. Trigg was a devoted member of the Church of God at Brandon for many years, and will be missed greatly by his church family as well as Pastors, Wright and Ruth Ellinger. Wendell was preceded in death by his brother: Joseph Whitfield Trigg II. Graveside services with full military honors will be held privately for the family. Interment will follow at Longview Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of TYLER M. WOODS FUNERAL DIRECTOR, 611 E. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101. (573) 636-2424. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.WoodsMemorialServices.com

LuAnna Mae Pritchard, 89, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Heisinger Bluffs. She was born March 18, 1925, in Boaz, Missouri, daughter of the late Oscar Arron and Nell Mae (Stamper) Short. She graduated high school in Clever, Missouri, and went on to attend Southwest State Teachers College. On June 6, 1947, LuAnna was united in marriage in Springfield, Missouri, to Dr. Murray T. Pritchard, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2005. LuAnna was a true partner in her husbands' career and an anchor for her family. She worked as office manager for her husbands' private medical practice, and was also a substitute teacher and teacher's aide. She was a member of the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in West Plains, Mo., where she was active in the Ladies Guild. Later, she became a member of the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Jefferson City, Mo. She was also a member and volunteer for the AX-POWS, the VFW Auxiliary and the West Plains Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was active in her children's various activities. LuAnna enjoyed flowers, gardening, bird watching, traveling, and working jigsaw puzzles. LuAnna is survived by three children: Thomas Pritchard (wife Juanita) of Gladstone, Mo., Susan Pritchard-Green (husband James) of Jefferson City, Mo., Jeffrey Pritchard (wife Linda) of St. Peters, Mo.; three grandchildren: Krista Crisp, Heather Davenport, Leann Counts; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2014, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with Kit Royer officiating. Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo. Memorial donations may be made to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (General Practice Fund #9702), 1500 N. Westwood; Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

LuAnna Mae Pritchard, 89, of Jefferson City, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Heisinger Bluffs. She was born March 18, 1925, in Boaz, Missouri, daughter of the late Oscar Arron and Nell Mae (Stamper) Short. She graduated high school in Clever, Missouri, and went on to attend Southwest State Teachers College. On June 6, 1947, LuAnna was united in marriage in Springfield, Missouri, to Dr. Murray T. Pritchard, who preceded her in death on February 12, 2005. LuAnna was a true partner in her husbands' career and an anchor for her family. She worked as office manager for her husbands' private medical practice, and was also a substitute teacher and teacher's aide. She was a member of the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in West Plains, Mo., where she was active in the Ladies Guild. Later, she became a member of the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Jefferson City, Mo. She was also a member and volunteer for the AX-POWS, the VFW Auxiliary and the West Plains Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was active in her children's various activities. LuAnna enjoyed flowers, gardening, bird watching, traveling, and working jigsaw puzzles. LuAnna is survived by three children: Thomas Pritchard (wife Juanita) of Gladstone, Mo., Susan Pritchard-Green (husband James) of Jefferson City, Mo., Jeffrey Pritchard (wife Linda) of St. Peters, Mo.; three grandchildren: Krista Crisp, Heather Davenport, Leann Counts; and five great-grandchildren. Friends will be received from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 30, 2014, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 1, 2014, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home with Kit Royer officiating. Graveside Services and Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo. Memorial donations may be made to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center (General Practice Fund #9702), 1500 N. Westwood; Poplar Bluff, MO 63901. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Mr. John L. Grady Jr., age 65 years, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Riverview Nursing Center in Mokane, Mo. John was better known to his family and friends as "Sonnie." Sonnie was born on August 1, 1949, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of John L. and Evelyn V. Snavely Grady. He was raised on a farm in Harrisonville, Mo. where he loved helping his father take care of the farm. Sonnie was a 1968 graduate of Lee's Summit High School in Lee's Summit, Mo. After graduating from high school, Sonnie enlisted in the United States Navy in February 1969, and served until he was honorably discharged in January 1971. He was extremely proud of his service during the Vietnam War and received the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After serving his country, Sonnie was employed as a long distance truck driver and helped his father with a custom combine and farming business in New Mexico for many years. He always loved playing a game of pool, listening to old country music, singing his favorite songs, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed telling a good story to anyone that would listen and reminiscing about his life growing up on the farm. Survivors include: three sisters, Connie Daniels and her husband Skip of Holts Summit, Mo., Judy Rains and her husband Rick of Lee's Summit, Mo. and Nancy Blakely and her husband Tim of Colleyville, Texas; one brother, Jonathan Grady and his wife Jennifer of Farmington, New Mexico; three nephews, Paul Mingucci and his wife Tricia of Jefferson City, Mo., Patrick Mingucci and his wife Jill of Jefferson City, Mo. and Grady Blakely of Colleyville, Texas; two nieces, Rebekah Hubbard and her husband Jereme of Lee's Summit, Mo. and Elya Blakely Slick and her husband Daren of Grand Prairie, Texas; two great-nephews, Garrett Mingucci and Hayden Hubbard; one great-niece, Sydney Mingucci and he was anxiously awaiting the arrival of another great-niece in early December. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great- nephew, Heath Hubbard. Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery in Lee's Summit, Mo. Those services will be announced at a later time next spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Betty Gale McCubbin, 89, of Eldon, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014, at Captial Region Medical Center. Arrangements are pending and under the direction of MILLARD-REKUS Family Funeral Chapel, 902 East North Street, Eldon, MO 65026 (573) 392-3351. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Willis Worthington Marshall, Jr, 86, of New Bloomfield, Mo., died October 8, 2014 at Kansas City Hospice House. He was born June 30, 1928, in Birmingham, Ala., to Albert Ann Drinkwater and Willis Worthington Marshall, both of Charleston, Mo. Will earned his Bachelors and Masters from Auburn University and came to the University of Missouri for his PhD in Sociology. December 18, 1954, Will married Ann Susan Bacon. They had four children. In 1990, he met the love of his life and best friend, Barbro Lucas, who preceded him in death March 2013. Will Marshall was a public servant his entire working life. He served in the US Army and US Navy during the Korean War. As Director of Missouri Department of Aging, he implemented the O.A.T.S. transportation system statewide. Will was the head of Federal Region VII Family Planning program until he retired in 1991. He was actively involved in Prairie Garden Trust, Seed Savers, Military Vehicle Collectors Clubs, MO Family Health Council, and Honor Guard with the Fulton VFW. His passions and interests included land preservation, civil rights, equal rights, public health and the freedom to make informed choices. He is survived by his children, Susan, George, Elizabeth, and Laura Marshall; his grandchildren, Caitlin Campbell, Katherine and Isabel Marshall-Kramer. A celebration of Will's life will be held at his home, 8809 County Road 431, New Bloomfield, Mo., on December 6, 2014, from 3 to 4 p.m. followed by bonfire and hoopla.

Herbert Dominicus Otto, age 89, of St. Anthony, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at his daughter's home in Monroe City. He was born in St. Anthony on April 2, 1925, son of the late Hieronymus and Anna (Schepers) Otto. On May 31, 1951, in St. Thomas, Herbert married Rosemary Theresa Lackman, who preceded him in death on August 2, 2008. Together they raised 14 children - three boys and 11 girls. He served in the United States Army during WWII from May 20, 1944, until his honorable discharge on April 19, 1946. Herbert was a Fourth Degree Knight with 66 years as a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Throughout his life, Herbert worked the family farm, raising crops and, at one point, running a dairy operation for several years. Herbert took great pride in 2009, when the land was given special status for being a century-old farm. Other jobs Herbert held were as a bus driver and custodian for St. Raphael's in St. Louis, Mo., a feed truck driver for Schell Trading Co., a roofer at Missouri Builders, a window installer for Roark and Runge, a groundskeeper at Kirkwood Lodge, an installer for Enloe Aluminum, and a well driller for Cotton Tweehaus. His family remembers Herbert, or Herbie, as they sometimes fondly called him, most for his penchant to tell stories. He reminisced frequently, after Rosemary died, about how they met while they were both working at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo. Some of his other popular stories hailed from his time as a young man in the service. Herbert was a Technical Sergeant during the war and those memories were as sharp for him decades later as they likely originally were. Herbert's recall of detail was extraordinary. You didn't have to be around him for very long, before he'd talk about one of his favorite topics, mules. Herbert grew up around and raised several mules throughout his nearly ninety years and he spoke often of the mule teams the family had when he was a child. When the new bridge went in on Highway 17 over the Osage River near Tuscumbia, Mo. in 2010, Herbert talked about the first bridge that spanned that waterway. He remembered that the original structure was a swinging bridge and that he'd crossed it with his father on a wagon pulled by mules. It sounded like quite the adventure, because as he described it, the bridge was swinging at a pretty good clip. Traveling with Herbert was always a bit of a trip down memory lane. He would tell you who lived where and recite the history of their relationship to him. And without fail, he would tip his cap when he passed by one of the Catholic churches in the various small towns. A pride of Herbert's, which he shared with others, was his talent for baking tasty homemade bread. It was always a nice present to receive one of those loaves fresh out of the oven. In the last few months of his life, Herbert spent time with his youngest daughter Monica and her family in Monroe City, Mo. Monica's son, two-year-old Jacob Dominicus Lloyd, and Herbert became fast friends and one of the last gifts Herbie purchased was a cowboy hat for Jake. Jake is awfully fond of that hat. To date, however, none of the 21 grandchildren have seemed to be as taken with mules as their grandfather, but the genetic code is strong. There is always hope. He is survived by three sons, Mark A. Otto (Carol) of St. Anthony, Thomas E. Otto (Ruth) of St. Anthony, and Arthur C. Otto (Jean) of Osage Bend; ten daughters, Patricia A. Otto of Washington, D.C., Marilyn N. Hedges (Chris) of Kansas City, Dolores R. Otto of Kansas City, Linda M. King (Bill) of Nacogdoches, Texas, Agnes A. Otto of Kansas City, Theresa A. Otto of Kansas City, Clare M. Otto of Kansas City, Elaine M. Deeken (Leon) of Koeltztown, Joann O. Bittel (Matt) of Kansas City, and Monica A. Lloyd (Luke) of Monroe City; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren with one on the way; and one son-in-law, Mike Moeller He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Moeller; five brothers, Clemens Otto, George Otto, Norbert Otto, Edward Otto, and Alphonse Otto; and one sister, Emma Otto. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 1, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Rev. Joby P. Thomas will officiate. Interment with military honors will be in St. Anthony Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 6:40 and a prayer service at 7 p.m., on Sunday, November 30, at St. Anthony Parish Hall in St. Anthony. Arrangements are under the direction of Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to St. Anthony Cemetery.

Dorothy R. McCullough, age 67 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Monday, November 24, 2014, at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital as a result of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dorothy was born December 25, 1946, in Jefferson City, Mo., the daughter of Clarence R. and Estelle Bode Kauffman. She was married on September 11, 1965, in Jefferson City, Mo. to C. Scott McCullough. A current resident of the Jefferson City area, Dorothy was a 1964 graduate of Helias High School. She was employed as a legislative assistant with Schreimann, Rackers, Francka and Blunt until her retirement on October 8, 2014. Survivors include: her husband of 49 years, Scotty McCullough; one son, Richard S. McCullough of Milwaukee, Wis.; one daughter, Lynn A. McCullough of Ewing, N.J.; her mother, Estelle Kauffman of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother, Dwayne Kauffman and his wife Joanie of Holts Summit, Mo.; her brother and sister-in-law, Richard "Mo" and Susan McCullough of Jefferson City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Maleri, Keagan, and Hunter; several nieces and nephews; and Max, "that damn dog." A private family service will be conducted. She will be cremated with her remains scattered along the coast in Yachats, Ore. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the ALS Assn., P.O. Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or www.alsa.org. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

On Tuesday, November 25, 2014, Rev. Walter "Curley" Wood Jr., 78, of Clarksburg, Mo., left his beloved earthly home and now resides in his heavenly mansion and is walking on streets paved with gold. His parents, Gladys Lee (Allen) and Walter Wood Sr. were blessed with this son on September 15, 1936, in McGirk, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Phyllis Lee (Wood) Bonecutter; an infant sister, Nina Ball Wood; an infant brother, Gail Dean Wood; and a nephew Norris Bonecutter. On June 29, 1962, he married Grace Marie Hall who survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Danny Gail Wood with his wife Karla of Clarksburg, Mo. and Tim Dale Wood with his wife Ashli also of Clarksburg, Mo.; five grandchildren, Weston Wood with his wife Becky eagerly anticipating the birth of their daughter, Kymber Grace Wood, Curley's and Gracie's first great-grandchild, all of California, Mo., Wade Wood, Ryan Wood, Reese Wood and Gwyneth Wood, all of Clarksburg, Mo.; a brother, Rev. Donald Wood with his wife Rose of Lebanon, Mo.; and two nieces and four nephews. This God Loving, God Fearing man left behind many acquaintances and many, many friends. Walter "Curley" Wood grew up in Lebanon, Mo. and attended Lebanon High School. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church of which he served as minister for the last 12 years of his life. He started working in the masonry business at the age of 19. After marriage, he later owned his own masonry business and was known as the Singing Bricklayer. His hobbies were reading his Bible, spending time with his family, especially telling jokes, teasing and tickling his grandchildren, gardening, fishing and singing. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 2, 2014, at Windmill Ridge Funeral Service from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the celebration of life service following. A private burial will be conducted in the Latham Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorials to the Latham Cemetery, Pisgah Baptist Church or the California Nutrition Center, c/o Windmill Ridge Funeral Service, P.O. Box 443, California, MO 65018. On-line condolences to the family may be contributed at www.windmillridgefuneralservice.com.

Margaret Jane Hoey, 86, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Adams Street Place. Arrangements are pending with Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home.

Carol Ann Musick, age 75, of Tuscumbia, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014, at her home. She was born in St. Louis on November 30, 1938, daughter of the late Mark and Delores (Haley) Alderman. On January 8, 1983, in Springfield, Carol married William Charles Allen Musick, who survives at the home. Carol was co-owner and bookkeeper of C&C Convenience Stores. She enjoyed working on her computer and also loved traveling and taking pictures that captured their time on the road and her life at home with her family and friends. She attended Tuscumbia Christian Church. Along with her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Humphreys and husband Marshall IV of Ulman and Teresa Blanchard and husband Warren of Jefferson City; two sons, John Stout and wife Lisa of LaPorte, Texas and Tim Musick and wife Joyce of Tuscumbia; two brothers, Bud Alderman and Bob Alderman both of Tuscumbia; and two sisters, Debra Rayhart of Lee's Summit and Cheryl Holmes of Tuscumbia; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Mark Alderman. Visitation will be from 12 (noon) to 2 p.m., with services immediately following at 2 p.m., on Monday, December 1, 2014, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia. Bro. Bill Vernon will officiate. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Tuscumbia. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.fancher-rekusfuneralhomes.com.

Sarah Virginia VanLoo, 72, of Wardsville, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born March 21, 1942, in Callaway County, Missouri, a daughter of the late George and Hazel Jeanette (Fletcher) Kirchner. She was a graduate of Southern Boone High School in Ashland, Missouri. On February 14, 1964, Sarah was united in marriage in Jefferson City, to James J. VanLoo, who survives at their home. Sarah worked as a Long Distance Telephone Operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and had also worked at Johnny's Butcher Shop. She was also a homemaker most of her life. Sarah attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, farming, collecting arrowheads and ornamental roosters. She loved her animals, and most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter Emily. Along with her husband James, Sarah is also survived by a son: Keith VanLoo of Wardsville, Mo.; a daughter: Jeanette Hager (husband Richard) of Henley, Mo.; a brother: Ed Kirchner of Hartsburg, Mo.; and her granddaughter: Emily Hager of Henley, Mo. Sarah is also preceded in death by a sister: Peggy Craig. Friends will be received from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville, with Fr. Ignazio C. Medina officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Everett H. "Bud" Robinett, 69, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014, at KU Medical Center. Bud is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patsie Robinett; his children, Lora A. Miller (Gene), Lesa Hale (Steve), and Kenneth James Robinett (Sherry); his siblings, Delores Moss, Susan Klick, and Edward Robinett; his grandchildren, Ashlee N. Miller, Keeton Hale, Kevon Hale, Kailey Bender, and Dustin Miller; as well as many other friends and family. A local visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, at Chapel Hill - Butler, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kan. There will be a visitation from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, at Fancher-Rekus Funeral Home, 2247 Highway 17, Iberia, MO 65486, with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 4, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Freedom Cemetery, Dixon, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home. Fond memories and condolences may be left for Bud at www.chapelhill-butler.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home, 701 N 94th St., Kansas City, Kan.

Glenn Lester Smead, age 93, of Jefferson City, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Truman VA Hospital in Columbia. A truly unique individual, he was a businessman, mayor, chiropractor, philosopher, and holistic healer. He was proud of his stint in World War II serving in the European theatre. In Holden he served as mayor. While early on a doctor of chiropractic, he became a holistic healer that combined many skills and techniques to customize the treatment to the individual. He took pride in treating those not responding to traditional treatments. As a small businessman he started several nursing homes and was instrumental in the founding of John Calvin Manor and John Knox Village. He is survived by his wife, Setsuko; his son, Robert and his daughter Anne; his grandchildren, Matthew, Erica, Jamie, Daniel, and Amber. He also leaves behind his nephews, Jim and Dick Webster and Chet Cline. He was preceded in death by his son, Norman Smead. A graveside memorial service will be on Saturday, December 6 starting at 1:00 p.m. at Elm Cemetery, Elm, Mo. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.heartlandcremation.com.

Hugh Edward Steinhauer, 85, of California, Mo., passed away November 17, 2014, at Capital Region Medical Center. Hugh was born to parents John and Frieda Huffendick Steinhauer in McGirk, Mo., on the family farm. Hugh served in the United States Army during the 1950's, worked for Ford Motor Company in the 1950ís and early 60's in Kansas City, Mo. and farmed for many years in the McGirk, Mo. vicinity. Hugh loved the outdoors and his cows and all animals and spending time with his close friends in the community. He was a devoted caregiver to his mother, Frieda in her declining years. Hugh was a life-long member of the California United Church of Christ. He resided at the California Care Center for several years and we wish to thank the whole staff for their extraordinary support and loving care during his time there. He is survived by: one brother, Raymond Steinhauer and wife Bonnie of Garland, Texas; brother-in-law, Robert Moore and wife LaVerna of Ft. Madison, Iowa; sister-in-law, Esther Steinhauer of Springfield, Mo.; in addition to nine nieces and nephews; as well as many great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by: his parents; sister, Arlene Moore; and brother, Norman Steinhauer. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014, at the funeral home. Officiating will be the Rev. Andrew Lovins. Burial will be at the California Evangelical Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the California United Church of Christ c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.