Dorothy Jones, 92, of Dixon, died Monday, June 22, 2015, in the Golden Living Center, Odessa. Her survivors include two daughters, Patricia Hokanson and Vickie Annas; two brothers, Junior Jones and Dempsey Jones; two sisters, Ruth Allee and Helen Cartwright; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2015, and from 9-10 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015, all in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Seaton Cemetery near Dixon.

Dorothy J. Provance, age 88, of Versailles, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Cook of Versailles; son, Edward A. Morris of Apple Valley, Calif.; daughter, Wendy Sue VanWyngarden of Oregon; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Helmick of Ocala, Fla.; sisters, Virginia Alexander of Ohio, Barbara O'Hare of Florida and Marilyn Rickman of Florida. A celebration of Dorothy's life will be 1 p.m., Monday, June 29, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. www.kidwellgarber.com

Daniel Ray Bolinger, age 52, of Clarksburg, Mo., passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at his home. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Janette and Ronald Moore; sister, Julie Purcell and brother-in-law, Bruce Purcell and two nephews, Cameron J. Purcell and Andrew Purcell. Graveside services was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Hickman Cemetery near California, Mo. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Humane Society c/o Windmill Ridge Funeral Service, P.O. Box 443, California, MO 65018. On-line condolences may be contributed at www.wind millridgefuneralservice.com.

Mr. David G. Lale, age 69 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Thursday June 25, 2015. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Lale, under the direction of Freeman Mortuary, are pending and will be posted to the funeral home website Friday afternoon and published in the Sunday edition of the News Tribune. www.freemanmortuary.com

Mr. David G. Lale, age 69 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Thursday June 25, 2015. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Lale, under the direction of Freeman Mortuary, are pending and will be posted to the funeral home website Friday afternoon and published in the Sunday edition of the News Tribune. www.freemanmortuary.com

Catherine J. Perrey, 82, of Jefferson City, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Adams Street Place. Family will receive friends from 10:30-11:30 a.m., on Monday, June 29, 2015, at Houser-Millard Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015, the Cathedral of St. Joseph with Father Christopher Aubuchon officiating. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association. Full obituary will follow in the Sunday edition of the News Tribune. 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

Lewis (Les) Wagner Forbis, age 96 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Westbrook Terrace. Lewis was born to Connie Ethnie and Mary Harris (Martin) Forbis on August 12, 1918, in Ashland, Missouri. His family moved from Ashland to Jefferson City, Missouri in 1928, and then to Osage City, Missouri in 1930. Lewis was a 1938 graduate of Jefferson City High School. On November 7, 1943 he married Thelma Rose Thompson, who preceded him in death on August 7, 1995 after 51 years of marriage. On May 7, 1943, Lewis was drafted in the United States Army Air Corps (the U.S. Air Force). He reported to the Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis for basic training before being transferred to Denver where he taught at the Gunnery Training School. While there, Lewis met and trained two Hollywood stars, Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable. Lewis remembered them as "really nice guys and good students." Lewis was later stationed in New York, N.Y., Salt Lake City, Utah, Murrock Dry Lake, Calif., Tucson, Ariz. and Grand Island, Neb., where his wife, Thelma, was able to join him. Lewis was then sent to the Pacific Theatre to the Island of Guam where he worked in the grounds crew making sure the air planes were ready for action, especially when it was his turn to fly on bombing missions. Lewis was honorably discharged from the service on December 23, 1945 ("at high noon" he said). After his return home, Lewis worked for Southside Super Market on Dunklin Street. In 1947, he bought Moreau Heights Grocery store located at Clark Avenue and E. Atchison St. He had fond memories of serving the many families and schools located in the area. In 1956, he sold the store and went to work, for the rest of his career, as an auto mechanic working with several gas station owners of his time: Harry Kallenbach, Urban Strope, Oscar Ortmeyer, Clete Dubbert and Paul Hoffman. Lewis retired in 1983 but continued to work part-time until 1984. After he retired, and until her death in 1995, Lewis took care of his wife Thelma who had taken ill. Lewis was raised in the Baptist faith, later joining St. John's Lutheran Church at Schubert, Mo. In his years with St. John's he served as President, Vice-President, Trustee, Financial Secretary and Counselor-at-Large. You could rarely talk to Lewis without first talking about his family in Christ at St. John's. Lewis will be remembered for his stories of the "old days" while living in Jefferson City and Osage City, as a wonderful father, father-in-law, step-grandfather and step-great grandfather. He will be dearly missed by his surviving son, Allan Forbis (wife, Carol); daughter-in law, Mary Beth Dobbs-Forbis; his step-grandson, Ryan Hlavacek; step-granddaughter, Sara Hlavacek; step-great-grandchildren, Zachariah Hargrove and Alexandria Hlavacek; nephews, James (wife, Kay) Forbis and David (wife, Laurie) Thompson; great-nephews and great-great- nieces and nephews, and many friends. Besides his wife Thelma, Lewis was also preceded in death by his son, Bryan L. Forbis; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Esther Forbis; Howard's twin brother, who died at birth; nephew, Rick Thompson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Howard and Dorothy Thompson; and brother-in-law, James Thompson. Visitation will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Schubert, Mo. from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Reverend Gerald Scheperle officiating. Graveside services and interment will be held at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church in Schubert, Mo. or the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Weldon Windel Wiegers, age 88, of Belle, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015, at the California Care Center. Weldon was born September 8, 1926, in Summerfield, a son to the late Philip Adolph and Beulah Fay (Keeney) Wiegers. He attended the Buck Elk School and was a lifelong resident of the Belle area. Weldon joined the United States Army during World War II and proudly served his country in the Philippines. Weldon was a member of the Pilot Knob Baptist Church and the Belle V.F.W. Post #3410. Weldon worked for Osage County repairing roads before retiring but spent most of his life as a farmer, a job he loved. He loved woodworking and enjoyed fishing, reading Westerns, and gardening. His greatest joy was time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Weldon is survived by four daughters, Bonnie Henson and her husband Sam of Lake St. Louis, Judy Karr and her late husband Gary Karr of Jefferson City, Jill Distler and her husband Don of Jefferson City, and Camilla Wiegers of Jefferson City; grandchildren, Becky Heutel and her husband Kerry of Wentzville, Chrissy Peters and her husband Brad of Jefferson City, Julie Carroll and her husband Adam of New Bloomfield, Geoff Karr and his wife Lauren of Columbia, Samantha Kelly and her husband Mike of Columbia Heights, Minn., Lucas Karr and his wife Tori of Ashland, Josh Distler of Jefferson City, and Jenna Karr of Jefferson City; great-grandchildren, Kayel, Sophia, Brayden, Adalyn, Colton, Dawson, and Kennedy; and ex-wife and mother of his daughters, Clorah June Wiegers, as well as many extended family members and friends. In addition to his parents, Weldon was preceded in death by one sister, Grace Haner; one brother, Edward Wiegers; two grandchildren, Kasie and Katlyn; and a special friend, Bertha Suttner. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at First Baptist Church in Belle. Funeral Services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Dean Catlett officiating. Interment will follow at the Pilot Knob Cemetery near Belle with full military honors. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Pilot Knob Church Cemetery Fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann's Chapel, Belle, Mo. (573-859-3712) www.sassmannschapel.com

Elizabeth Faye Ray, age 93, of Laurie, formerly of Centertown, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at the Laurie Care Center. She was born October 13, 1921, in Centertown, a daughter of the late Fred and Elsie (Wehmeyer) Pace. On September 12, 1941, in Elston, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Lester H. Ray, who preceded her in death on July 13, 2009. She retired from Walmart in Jefferson City after many years of employment. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and most recently while in assisted living, she enjoyed word puzzles and playing bingo. She was a member of the West Lake Christian Church in Laurie. She is survived by her sons, Eugene Ray and wife Mary of Omaha, Nebraska, Bruce Ray and wife Cathy of Haskell, Texas, and Keith Ray and wife Laura of Lake Ozark, Missouri; her daughters, Marilyn Rothove and husband Ron of Gravois Mills, Missouri and Shirley Wickham and husband Ernie of Moriarty, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Margaret Edwards of Fruitland, Florida; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Louis Pace and Robert "Bobby" Pace; and her sister, Ruth Larimore. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, at the West Lake Christian Church in Laurie with Pastor Kelly Caldwell officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Graveside services and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Centertown Cemetery in Centertown with Reverend Bruce Ray officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the West Lake Christian Church or to the family in care of Marilyn Rothove. Expressions of sympathy may be left online at www.kidwellgarber.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Laurie/Sunrise Beach Chapel.

Marvin C. Eckhoff, 88, of Stover, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia. In addition to his wife, Mary, he is survived by four children, Steven, Paul and Tom Eckhoff, and Marilyn Maynard, 11 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Stover. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Stover Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Stover.

Mr. Wendell R. "Randy" Hubbs, age 66 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his home, attended by his loving sister. Randy was born October 2, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the son of Wendell P. Jr and Myra J. Bollinger Hubbs. A resident of the Jefferson City area for over 50 years, Randy was a 1968 graduate of Jefferson City High School. He attended the University of Missouri at Rolla, Mo. and was a 1979 graduate of Lincoln University. He was a long term Missouri Public Service Commission employee. Upon his retirement he owned and operated a business in sales to the hotel industry. Randy was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He was an active supporter of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters and also served as a volunteer with the Cole County Deputy Sheriff for several years. Randy's interest included golf, fishing, softball, as well as spending time with his many friends and family. Survivors include: his parents, Wendell P. and Myra Hubbs of Jefferson City, Mo.; a sister, Linda Teaters of Springfield, Illinois, her son Brent Iven and her daughter-in-law, Julie and their four children, Sydney, Jami, Seth, and Jake; a sister, Barbara Walker of Jefferson City, Mo. and her son, Adam Walker and daughter-in-law, Wendy and their five children, Katlyn and Cierra Jaco, and Jayden, Deaken, Gauge Walker; and another son, Josh Walker and daughter-in-law, Brittney, and their children, Justyce Rice and Cannon Walker. He was also blessed with an extended family, Misty Barlow, and her children, Jada, Abigail, Lance and Anna Barlow and their children, Carter and Katherine Barlow, and Brandon and Melanie Barlow and their children Madeline and Bennett Barlow. He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Hubbs Langdon. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015. A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015, in the Freeman Chapel with the Reverend Beau Underwood officiating. Private graveside services and interment will be conducted at Memorial Park Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Big Brothers and Big Sisters or the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Norma J. Benz, 78, of Jefferson City, died June 23, 2015, at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1937, at Bland (Cooper Hill), a daughter of Alfred Louis and Sidonie Maria (Linhardt) Kopp, both deceased. She was baptized May 2, 1937, by the Rev. H. F. Leischeidt at Freedom and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, at Charlotte in 1956. She married Marvin J. Benz, on June 23, 1956, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Charlotte, by The Rev. John Ricker. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2000. She and her husband were members of St. John's Lutheran Church before transferring their membership to Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson City. She graduated from Hermann High School in 1955. She retired from Probation & Parole, Department of Corrections in 2002, District 27. She had 28 years of service in various state offices in Jefferson City. She also worked in private businesses, assisting with the opening of Scholastic Magazines, Inc., worked for Capital City Telephone, Missouri Nurses Association, Attorney General's Office, former board member of the American Red Cross. After graduation from high school she worked for the Missouri Highway Department (Main Office). She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Swifts Highway, former member of Jefferson City Capital (Lady) Lions, Trinity Lutheran's Auxiliary and Circle 5, Auxiliary of American Legion Roscoe Enloe Post 5, (LaVida)/Sterling Chapter of American Business Women's Association and Happy Nine Pinochle Club. She volunteered at the Samaritan Center, Heisinger Bluffs, and member of their Auxiliary and Capital Region Medical Center where she donated over 3,400 hours. Norma was a city poll worker, and loved to travel. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her many relatives and friends she made throughout her life. She was an avid card player, loved crossword puzzles and her volunteer work. Survivors include: one son, Larry Benz (Carla), Russellville; two daughters, Carol Koestner (Tim), Russellville, Vicki Benz (friend Billy Don), Lohman; three granddaughters, Amanda Benz, Jefferson City, Kimberly Weiss (Richard), South Carolina, Jessica Koestner (friend Michael), Russellville; and five grandsons, Cody Koestner (friend Brooke), Russellville, Cole and Joseph Engelbrecht, Eldon, Shawn Gerstner (friend Sarah), Jefferson City and Matthew Gerstner, Quincy, Ill.; she has seven great-grandchildren, Aiden Lawrence, Jessica Weiss, Brandi Weiss, Joshua Gerstner, Michael Gerstner, William Gerstner and Hannah Gerstner. Other survivors include: three brothers, Donald Kopp (Delores) Jefferson City, Arthur Kopp (Joyce), Pittsboro, N.C. a and Jerry Kopp (Glates) Jefferson City; four nieces, Deanna Cook (David), Jefferson City, Debora Snyder (Dr. Michael), Jefferson City and Amy Rogers (Michael), Pittsboro, N.C., Yunna Wynn, Fort Worth, Texas; four nephews, Kiley Kopp (Carrie), Norman, Okla., Todd Kopp (Marissa), Timothy Kopp (Lisa), Jefferson City and Tyler Kopp (Amy) Ft. Wayne, Ind.; sister-in-law, Helen Kurrelmeyer, Rosebud; brother-in-law, Paul Benz, New Haven, Norma Jean Woods, California, and Donna Flusek, Iowa. Other surviving nephews include, Donald Hahne, Jefferson City, Pete Wahlig (Janet), Washington, Michael Benz (Cindy), Washington, David Benz (Cindy), St. Charles, Gary Gumper (Pam), New Haven, Mark Benz (Marsha), Stony Hill, Allen Benz (Sheila), Lakeview, Ark., Douglas Kurrelmeyer, Dale (Lynn) Kurrelmeyer, both of Rosebud, Terry Ham (Deanna), Corydon, Ind. and Orville Benz (Mary Ann), New Haven. Surviving nieces are Debra Kottwitz (Kenneth), Owensville, Lorri Seidel, Meta, Brenda Kurrelmeyer, Lisa Schoonover (Tim), Union, Marla Jones and Melva (Jim) Wurtz, Stonyhill, Judy Fritzmeyer (Jerry), Sharon Meyer (Mark) and Sandra Lackman (Keith), Hermann, and Patricia Schowe,(Wayne) New Haven. She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Evelyn in 1955. Family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2015, at Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Samuel Powell officiating. Interment will follow at Hawthorn Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to Calvary Lutheran High School. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Virginia L. Bethmann, age 86, of Belle, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at SSM Hospital St Mary's in Jefferson City. Virginia was born at home, in St Peters, Mo., on February 10, 1929, the seventh of nine children born to Arthur and Cecilia (Borgmeyer) Ell. Virginia attended All Saints Catholic School through the 10th grade and graduated from Francis Howell High School on May 15, 1947. On October 20, 1948, at All Saints Catholic Church in St. Peters, Virginia was united in marriage to Frederick A. Bethmann, who survives at the home. Fred and Virginia worked hard together to lovingly raise a family on their farm in St. Peters, before moving to a farm in Belle in 1979. Virginia was a member of St. Alexander Catholic Church in Belle. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 66 years, her five children: Theodore "Ted" Bethmann, of Belle, Frederick Bethmann Jr., and wife Donna, of Belle, Emily Jones and husband Bill, of Middletown, Mo., Joan Trankler and husband Larry, of St Peters, Mo. and Rebecca "Becky" Bethmann, of Jefferson City. Virginia is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugene Ell; a sister, Geraldine Koester; brother-in-law, Charles Bethmann and sister-in-law Rita Pieper. Along with her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by a son, Donald; one brother, five sisters and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Caring for her husband and children was Virginia's joy. Her home became the haven of many over the years, where home cooking, love and laughter were always available. It was Virginia's wish to be cremated. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain with the Rev. Augustine Okoli as the celebrant. Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rich Fountain. Arrangements are under the direction of Sassmann's Chapel, Belle, MO. (859-3712) www.sassmannschapel.com

Robert Joseph Kempker, 79, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, at Westbrook Terrace in Jefferson City. He was born February 20, 1936, in Folk, Missouri, a son of the late August and Cassilda (Stegeman) Kempker. Bob was united in marriage on May 3, 1958, in Taos, Missouri, to Lorine Bernskoetter, who preceded him in death on October 10, 1998. Bob was employed for 40 years with the Missouri Department of Transportation, where he worked in the Bridge Department and was a Maintenance Supervisor. In his early years, he was a farmer and also worked for the Chevrolet Plant in Kansas City. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church; the Men's Holy Name Society; and the Brazito-Honey Creek Lions Club, where he was also Past President. Bob loved baseball, gardening, hunting, fishing, and playing cards. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and prior to his illness he enjoyed watching his grandkids' sporting events. Bob is survived by two sons: Nathan Kempker (Mary) of Jefferson City; Vernon Kempker of Jefferson City; four daughters: Carla Shrader (Doug) of Holts Summit; Rhonda Shimmens (Tom) of Jefferson City; Monica Higgins (Jay) of Jefferson City; Emily Calvert (David) of Oswego, Ill.; 13 grandchildren: Adam Garnett (Liz), Jordan Garnett (Britney), Kyle Shimmens (Kelly), Brad Shimmens (Alicia), Jay Shimmens, Ryan Bounds, Haley Kempker, Molly Calvert, Allison Calvert, Andrew Calvert, Rachel Bounds-Seidel, Cole Higgins, Drew Higgins; six great-grandchildren: Grace, Lydia, Ethan and Jackson Garnett, Jack and Janie Shimmens; one brother: Gerald Kempker (Liz) of Independence, Mo.; one sister: Betty Luecke of Westphalia; sister-in-law: Rosie Kempker of Folk; brother/sister-in-laws: Wilfrid and Betty Bernskoetter and Donald & Georgene Bernskoetter of Jefferson City. Bob was also preceded in death by a brother: Virgil Kempker; and a sister: Ruth Ann Holterman. Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at the Houser-Millard Funeral Home, where a prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at St. Peter Catholic Church, with Fr. Greg Meystrik and Deacon Kenny Wildhaber officiating. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Helias Catholic High School Financial Aid; St. Peter Catholic Church or to a charity of the family's wishes. 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

Lucile Simmons Geary, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at St. Joseph Bluffs. She was born on October 14, 1915, on Dave Rock Farm in St. Clair County, Mo., a daughter of John and Audrey Lyon Simmons. She was married on March 6, 1942, in Mexico, Mo. to Ross R. Geary, who preceded her in death on September 17, 1976. Lucile attended the Clinton public schools and a business college in Kansas City, Mo. After moving to Jefferson City in 1945, Lucile became a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the State and Cole County Historical Societies, the Jane Randolph Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Chapter JB of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Survivors include: seven nephews and their families. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline Wheeler and Doris Scroggs. Graveside services and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at Elmwood Cemetery in Mexico, Mo. with the Reverend Dr. Robert Erickson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Mr. David G. Lale, age 69 years, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Thursday, June 25, 2015, of pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by his family. David was born May 18, 1946, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Edward and Elah Bone Lale. He was married on February 19, 1972, in Jefferson City, Mo. to Carolyn Lynnette Bias. A lifelong resident of the Jefferson City area, David attended Jefferson City Public Schools. He served in the United States Army from 1967 until 1969, during the Vietnam Conflict, receiving a Purple Heart. David was employed as a Sales Representative with the Liggett Group and later as a Sales Manager with Missouri Vocational Enterprises, Missouri Department of Corrections, until his retirement on July 1, 2012. David was a fan of the Jefferson City Jays, Missouri Tigers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed working in the yard, playing cards with his high school classmates, and assembling jigsaw puzzles. He enjoyed working with people and loving and caring for his pets. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Roy Sone Post 1003, the American Legion, Roscoe Enloe Post 5, and the Jefferson City Alumni Assn. Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Carolyn Lynnette Lale; one daughter, Stacie L. Schroeder and her husband Robert Conrad of Vancouver, Washington; two brothers, James H. Lale of Jefferson City, Mo., Robert C. Lale and his wife Beverly of Jefferson City, Mo.; one brother-in-law, Don Rumer of St. Louis, Mo.; six nieces and nephews, Jane Lale, Julie Lale and her husband Tim Kirk, Jason Lale and his wife Kate, Pam Cull and her husband Todd, Rich Rumer, and Donna Rumer and her fiancÈ Lee Goudey; and several great-nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Jane Lale and Enah Lou Rumer; two brothers, Eddie and Richard Lale; and one sister-in-law, Barbara Lale. Visitation will be at Freeman Mortuary from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015, and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015, in the Freeman Chapel with Randy Quick officiating. Graveside services and entombment with military honors will be conducted at the Mausoleum of Riverview Cemetery. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter or the charity of their choice. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Freeman Mortuary. www.freemanmortuary.com

Catherine J. Perrey, 82, of Jefferson City, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Adams Street Place. She was born a daughter of Peter and Catherine (Samson) Schaefer on September 1, 1932. She was united in marriage at St. George Catholic Church in Linn to Nelson G. Perrey on October 23, 1954. Nelson preceded her in death on November 6, 1998. Catherine was a graduate of Linn High School. She and her husband started Miracle Water in 1975; it is now known as Eco Water Systems. She enjoyed many summers with her family at their cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks, was a St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan, enjoyed taking care of others, and enjoyed cooking, baking bread and white cake among many other tasty dishes. Catherine loved her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Dale (Terri) Perrey, Austin, Texas, Mark (Teresa) Perrey, Bartlesville, Okla., Mary Schepers, Centertown, Karen (Bradley) Privett of Jefferson City; two sisters-in-law; nine grandchildren: Brandon, Benjamin, Christopher, Alan, Adrienne, Katie, Abby, Jonathan, Cody and four great-grandchildren with the fifth due in September. She is preceded in death by all her siblings. Family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015, at Houser-Millard Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015, the Cathedral of St. Joseph with Father Christopher Aubuchon officiating. Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery Mausoleum. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Olive Rose (Agee) Caviness, 76, of Eldon, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, at Capital Regional Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri. Survivors include her son, David Benne Sr. (Bertha); a grandson, Davy Benne Jr.; a granddaughter, Chantel Kempker; sisters, Norma Hickok (George), Lola Hayes (Karl); a brother, Donald Agee (Jean) and her former husband, Richard (Dick) Caviness. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon followed by burial in Eldon City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home, Monday, June 29, 2015, from 5 - 7 p.m.

Walter "Bud" Sommerer, 92, of Jefferson City, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, Mo. Arrangements are pending at this time and 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

Susan Marie Eggen, 59, of St. Martins, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. She was born May 16, 1956, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Lawrence Frank and Alice Lucille (Brondel) Eggen. Susan was a 1974 graduate of Helias High School and received her Bachelors degree from Lincoln University. Susan worked for the MO Healthnet Managed Care Program as a manager. She previously had worked for various hotels across the country as a hotel manager. She was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church where she served as a music minister. She enjoyed reading, craft shows, and all of her nieces and nephews. Survivors include: seven siblings, Ron (Janice) Eggen, Lohman; Louise Eggen, St. Louis; Galen (Paula) Eggen, Jefferson City; Larry Eggen (fiancÈe Kathy Borgmeyer), Warrensburg; Glenda (Wayne) Werdehausen, St. Thomas; Judy Eggen, St. Martins; Dennis (DeDe) Eggen, Jefferson City; four nieces and nine nephews; and three great-nieces and one great-nephew. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at St. Martin Catholic Church with the Rev. Edwin Schmidt officiating. Burial will be in the St. Martin Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the St. Martin Capital Campaign, 7148 St. Martins Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109; or to Jefferson City Community Symphonic Band, P.O. Box 105094, Jefferson City, MO 65110. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.