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Iva Powell
March 19, 1913 - May 01, 2004
Farmington, Missouri
Visitation: Monday, from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. May 03, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Tuesday, 1 p.m. with Dr. David Webster officiating. May 04, 2004 at Memorial United Methodist Church
Interment: Parkview Cemetery
Iva Powell of Farmington passed away on May 1, 2004, at the Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 91 years. She was born on March 19, 1913, at Bonne Terre, the daughter of the late McAnally Andrews and Alice Louise (Covington) Patterson. She was also preceded in death in 1980 by her husband, Martin Lewis Powell, and by four brothers, Marvin Patterson, Carl Patterson, John Patterson, and Woodrow Patterson, and by ten sisters, Bertha Sigman, Stella Elders, Huldah (Allie) Waller, Maggie Saffell, Myrtle Cunningham, Hazel Straughan, Gladys Heck, Virgie Horn, Ollie Smith, and Effie Rosener. Mrs. Powell worked for many years as a seamstress for the Biltwell Company. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington, where she was active in the quilters group for many years. She is survived by two daughters, Connie (Mrs. Robert M.) Smith of Chesterfield, and Fern (Mrs. Gene) Smallen of Farmington, and by a son, Gale Powell and wife Grace of Millstadt, IL. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Robert W. Smith, Stanley M. Smith and wife Sylvia, Alan C. Smith and wife Michelle, Peggy G. (Mrs. John) Rabun, Rodney G. Powell and wife Connie, Chad M. Powell and wife Shelley, Christina L. (Mrs. Thomas) Schrautemeier, and Eric E. Smallen; and seven great-grandchildren, Veronica and Samuel Smith, Maura and Tristan Rabun, Sadie Powell, and Andrew and Alex Schrautemeier.
Memorials may be directed to HospiceCare, Inc., Memorial United Methodist Church, or the Presbyterian Manor.
Viola Mae Rector
December 07, 1919 - April 30, 2004
Bonne Terre, Missouri
Visitation: Sunday, 5 to 9 p.m. May 02, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Monday, 11 a.m. with Rev. James Lacey officiating. May 03, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, MO
Viola Mae Rector, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away on April 30, 2004, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, at the age of 84 years. She was born on December 7, 1919, at Farmington, the daughter of the late Lillie (Harrington) and John Lunsford, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Rector, son, Lloyd Eugene Rector, sister, Ruth Floyd and two brothers, John Lunsford, Jr. and Paul Lunsford. She is survived by two sons, Larry Rector and wife Connie and Lawrence Rector and wife Linda all of Bonne Terre, five grandchildren, Jeff, Darrin, Lisa, Joe, and Cheryl, and eight great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Mrs. Rector will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Memorials may be directed to Country Meadows Nursing Home, 1301 S. St. Joe Dr., Park Hills, MO 63601.
Robert Francis Costello
July 31, 1931 - April 25, 2004
Farmington, Missouri
Visitation: Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., VFW service at 6:30 and Holy Rosary at 7 p.m. April 29, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Friday, 11:00 a.m., with Rev. James Dyer and Rev. Jack Hacker April 30, 2004 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington
Interment: New Calvary Cemetery
Robert “Bob” Francis Costello of Farmington passed away on April 25, 2004, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, at the age of 72 years. He was born on July 31, 1931, in St. Louis, the son of the late Thomas and Mae (McCormick) Costello. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jim, Tom, and John Costello, and by a sister, Ann Hurtado. He is survived by his wife, Christine (Cummings) Costello, by three sons 2LT Joseph Costello, MOARNG and wife Jill of Columbia, MO, twin sons, David Costello and SGT Kevin Costello, 82nd ABD, both of Fayetteville, NC, by two daughters, Genevieve Hansen P.A.C. (Cpt. USAIR) and husband, SFC Dave Hansen of Fayetteville, NC, and Mae and husband Dr. Ian Villanueva M.D. of Chicago, IL. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives in St. Louis and California, along with a host of cherished friends from coast to coast.
He proudly served our nation during the Vietnam War with the United States Air Force. He received the following: National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 BSS, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Commendation Medals and a Bronze Service Medal. He attained the rank of Captain. He was also a member of the American Legion Post No. 416 and the Farmington VFW Norman L. Rigdon Post No. 5896.
Before his retirement Bob worked for 17 years serving the community as a counselor and mentor for the Presbyterian Home For Children in Farmington. Bob later worked as a marriage and family therapist in Mineral Area Regional Medical Center’s M.A.P program. He also served the community through initiating several support groups and personal growth seminars in the area. Mr. Costello was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.
Memorials may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Inc., ALS Division, 7909 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63119.
M. Kipling Lewis
June 03, 1955 - April 24, 2004
St. Louis, Missouri
Visitation: 5-9 p.m. April 26, 1904 at Kutis Funeral Home 10151 Gravois St. Louis, MO.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. April 27, 2004 at Kutis Funeral Home Chapel
Interment: Interment private
M. Kipling “Kip” Lewis of St. Louis passed away April 24, 2004 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his father, Melvin E. Lewis, and by his step-father, Walter Earley. He is survived by his mother Helen Earley of Farmington, by his step-sister, Janice Pawlak, by a half-brother, Melvin Lewis, and by a dear friend, Rob Wilson of St. Louis. Several other relatives and friends also survive.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, or to the Southwest Church of the Nazarene, 4543 Magnolia Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110.
Wilburn Hampton
February 18, 1922 - April 24, 2004
Doe Run, Missouri
Visitation: 6-9 p.m. April 27, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 11 a.m. April 28, 2004 at Doe Run United Methodist Church
Interment: Weiss Cemetery
Wilburn Hampton passed away on April 24, 2004, at his residence at the age of 82 years. He was born on February 18, 1922, in St. Francois County, the son of the late Harvey Druey and Elizabeth (Bainter) Hampton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Lacey) Hampton, son, Joey Hampton, sister, Geneva Jones, and great-granddaughter, Sydney Lewis. He is survived by his children, Pat (Mrs. Charles) Reed of Archie, MO, Barbara (Mrs. Kevin) Province of Irondale, Donna (Mrs. Toby) Abernathy of Doe Run, J.W. Hampton of the State of Oklahoma, Vicki (Mrs. Paul) Amsden of Farmington, Jack (Sherry) Hampton of Perryville, Jeff (Karen) Hampton of Doe Run, Jason (Lisa) Hampton of Farmington, Jayne (Mrs. Dale) Kinneman of Fredericktown, a daughter-in-law, Cathy Hampton of Doe Run, by brothers and sisters, Everett (Roselee) Hampton of Farmington, Orvel (Marguarite) Hampton of Farmington, Edward (Nettie) Hampton of Doe Run, Donald (Jean) Hampton of Doe Run, Raymond Hampton of Kansas City, MO, Fred (Priscilla) Hampton of Doe Run, Howard Hampton of the State of Michigan, Margie Wells of Leadwood, Laura McDaniels of Farmington, Shirley (Mrs. Jerrell) Martin of Doe Run, Pearl (Mrs. Carl) Hovis of Fredericktown, Frank (Faye) Hampton of Doe Run, and Anna Marie Moore of Park Hills, twenty-four grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends also survive.
Before his retirement, Mr. Hampton was the hoist operator at Hanna Mining Co. He also did well witching. He was known to many as “Coon Hunter”. He was a member of the Doe Run United Methodist Church and the Lions Club of Doe Run.
Memorials may be directed to the Diabetes Association and the Doe Run United Methodist Church.
Robert Edwin Politte, Sr.
January 22, 1918 - April 19, 2004
Farmington, Missouri
Visitation: Wednesday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. April 21, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Thursday, 2:00 p.m., with Pastor James King officiating. April 22, 2004 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 609 E. Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640
Interment: Burial with Military Honors at the Lutheran Cemetery, Hwy 32, Farmington, MO
Robert Edwin Politte, Sr., of Farmington, passed away April 19, 2004, at St. Luke’s West Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 86 years. He was born on January 22, 1918, in St. Francois County , the son of the late Edwin S. and Hazel (Cundiff) Politte. He was also preceded in death by step-mother, Edith Politte, a brother, Gerald and a sister, Bernice Goode. On May 11, 1941, he was united in marriage to the former Margaret Schramm, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert Politte and wife Gina, and two daughters, Pam Daily and Pat (Mrs. Danny) Miller, all of Farmington, and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many cherished friends also survive.
Before his retirement, Mr. Politte operated the Lead Belt Beer Co. for many years. He served his nation during World War II with the U.S. Army in France. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and for many years as a member of the Advisory Board at the Presbyterian Manor. He was a founding member of the St. Francois Country Club and a loyal fan of area sports, particularly Mineral Area College basketball.
Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund, 609 E. Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640 or St. Paul Lutheran School, 608 E. Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640.
Linda (Cole) Rodgers-Burrow
June 20, 1941 - April 17, 2004
Farmington, Missouri
Visitation: Tuesday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. April 20, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Rodgers, Burrow Linda R. (nee Cole) moved to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 17, 2004 in her 62nd year, so peacefully and without pain. She was the wife of the late Darryl Burrow, the beloved twin sister and best friend of Brenda (nee Cole) Jones and “Big” Sissy to Sheila (nee Cole) Rodriguez, dear daughter of Lily and the late Oliver Cole, dearest mother of Ted Shipley, step mother to Shannon (Desiree) Burrow, grandmother to Haven Burrow, special sister-in-law to Ray Jones (uncle Pa and his wifey No. 2). Dear niece, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Special thanks to Judy Guittar and Mary (Blaydes) Horne for their comfort and loyalty, to Bro Bob Beckett and (uncle) Tom Wileman for their constant prayers and love. Lin also wanted special recognition to her beloved Dr. John McGarry and his wife Evelyn, to Dr. Suen and Diana, and all those who have taken care of her these past three years. A SPECIAL thanks to HospiceCare Inc. and their wonderful, caring, compassionate staff, including Bro Ralph. Not to forget her precious companions, Barney and Trinity (her “kids”) Linda will be remembered for all her tremendous help and loyalty to her many clients at DFS and the wonderful co-workers who have been there for her. She has touched so many lives throughout her time here. Jesus knows the final count and we are sure He is having her crown made now. She once said that all who have touched her life are not to grieve, but to rejoice because she is now with Jesus.
Memorials may be directed to HospiceCare Inc., P.O. Box 1000, Park Hills, MO, 63601, Life Center,1109 Ste. Genevieve Ave., Farmington, MO 63640, or the American Cancer Society,4207 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108.
Dr. Norma Dunning Farmer
April 26, 1901 - April 15, 2004
Farmington, Missouri
Visitation: Tuesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. April 20, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. April 21, 2004 at Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640
Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens, Farmington, MO
Dr. Norma Dunning Farmer of Farmington passed away on April 15, 2004, at Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 102 years. She had been a resident of Farmington since 1966, retiring here after thirty-five years as a medical missionary in Kolhapur,India. She came to Farmington to serve as medical director of Home Life, now the Presbyterian Manor. Dr. Farmer later continued her medical work as a physician at the Farmington State Hospital for ten years. Following her second retirement she continued to contribute actively to the community life of Farmington and the Presbyterian Church. Norma often said how blessed she was to have been guided to such a warm and wonderful city as her final home on earth.
Dr. Farmer was born on April 26, 1901 to the Reverend Smith Gardner Dunning and Agnes Powers Dunning in Thornton, Ohio. She spent her childhood in Ohio and graduated from St. Mary’s High School, St. Mary’s Ohio. She was graduated from Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio in 1922. Dr. Farmer took her medical training at The Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, now MCP Hahnemann. She completed her internship at Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA in 1927.
Norma had decided to dedicate her life to mission work and after a few years as resident physician for Winthrop College in Winthrop, South Carolina, the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian sent her to Mary Wanless Hospital in Kolhapur, India in 1930. While directing that hospital she went on to study surgery and became board certified in the United States and the United Kingdom. She was a member of the International Board of Surgeons and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. Dr. Farmer continued at Mary Wanless for 35 years, greatly expanding the capacity and the outreach of the hospital. She was a vivacious and dynamic speaker and, when on furloughs in the United States, she spent time talking to church and civic groups soliciting support for her mission work. She had a rule never to use notes when speaking. They confused her because she could not read her own writing which was, after all, a doctors’ handwriting. She was also keenly aware of fashion vowing that a missionary need not look dowdy or drab. Her beauty and sense of fashion led the young women of Winthrop College to label their youthful Dr. Dunning, Dr. Stunning.
In 1942, a British Civil Servant, Sidney John Farmer, enlisted her help in caring for members of his staff who had escaped to India from Burma. He, too, noticed that she was a stunning woman and they were married on October 23, 1943. Upon her marriage, the Board of Presbyterian Missions wrongly assumed that Dr. Farmer no longer wished to serve in her missionary capacity, and they discontinued her salary. Typically undeterred, Norma continued her full duties at Mary Wanless throughout a lengthy period of uncertainty, until her support from the Board was finally resumed. Her husband, S. J., preceded her in death in 1973. With her marriage, Dr. Farmer inherited a 14 year old step-son, Prof. John N. Farmer of Norman, OK, who survives. She was also preceded in death by a sister Ruth Dunning Woodbridge and a brother Ronald Dunning. In addition to her step-son she is survived by her daughter-in- law, Margaret Farmer, also of Norman, Ok, and grandchildren, Johann Cutkomp, Steve Farmer, and Susan Bueti and six great-grandchildren. Seven nieces and nephews also survive. All who loved her will miss her and rejoice in having been touched by the life and works of this remarkable woman and doctor.
Remembrances may be made through contributions to the Presbyterian Manor, 500 Cayce St., Farmington, MO 63640 or the Presbyterian Church, 403 W. Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640.
Mary Katherine "Casey" Ritter
July 02, 1927 - April 08, 2004
Fredericktown, Missouri
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. April 09, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. April 10, 204 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Fredericktown Christian Cemetery
Mary Katherine "Casey" Ritter was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Ritter. She is survived by three daughters, Charlene Gay Whitson and husband, Dean of Fredericktown, Abby Jane Mobley and husband Dewayne of Affton, MO, and Cary Ann Giesler and husband, John of Creve Coeur, MO, by a granddaughter, Deanna Alfaro and husband, Danny of Farmington, MO, by three grandsons, Mike Whitson, Jeff and Ryan Mobley, by one great-granddaughter, Abigail Alfaro, by a sister-in-law, Helen Ruh, and by two nephews, Charles and Jim Ruh. Other relatives and numerous friends also survive. Casey was very proud of her family. She will linger in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Casey worked throughout the years in Fredericktown at Roses’ Drug Store, Black River Electric Coop., Missouri Natural Gas Co., and was elected to three terms as City Collector and Municipal Court Clerk before she retired. She taught Sunday-school classes at the Methodist Church , and also belonged to Methodist Women’s Guild. She was a member of the Quest Club, Women’s Federated Club of America for over 30 years, belonged to Beta Sigma Phi Sorority many years, The Democratic Committee, Secretary of the Economic Development Board, Hospital Auxiliary and member of the Board at the Fredericktown Senior Citizen Housing which she still belonged to after moving to Farmington in 1987. Casey quit her activities when she moved here and enjoyed card groups, playing bingo, taking trips and bowling every Friday afternoon with the Senior Citizen Bowlers. She made many friends here. Some have preceded her in death.
Memorials may be directed to the Fredericktown Christian Cemetery, C/O Christian Church, 208 W. Main, Fredericktown, MO 63645.
Raymond Edgar
December 21, 1925 - April 07, 2004
Farmington, Missouri
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. April 09, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. April 10, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Parkview Cemetery
Mr. Edgar was preceded in death by a son, Ronald D. Edgar, and a great-grandson, Klayton B. LaChance. He is survived by his loving wife, Marie G. (nee Tinker) Edgar of Farmington, by four sons, Raymond Lee Edgar of Bonne Terre, MO, Terry (wife Barbara) Edgar of Farmington, Steve Edgar of Bonne Terre, Lynn (wife Ruth) Edgar of Farmington, by two daughters, Sharon (husband Kenneth) LaChance and Sandy (husband David) Mills both of Farmington, two brothers, Fred (wife Hilda) Edgar and Norman (wife Vera) Edgar of both of Farmington, three sisters, Betty (husband Jay) Smith of Collinsville, IL, Margaret Pullen, and Cathy (husband Steve) Hammers both of Farmington, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Mr. Edgar was retired from the Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center as a driver. Mr. Edgar proudly served our nation in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington, and a member of the Farmington V.F.W. Norman L. Rigdon Post No. 5896.
Memorials may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Building Fund.
Gladys Inez Cissell
November 12, 1923 - April 06, 2004
Bloomsdale, Missouri
Visitation: Monday, 10:00 a.m. April 12, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Monday, 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sidney Laxton officiating April 12, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Gladys Inez Pruett Cissell, 80, of Bloomsdale, formally of St. Louis, passed away on April 6, 2004, at Bloomsdale, MO. She was born on November 12, 1923, at Arbyrd, MO, the daughter of the late William and Sadie (Brown) Pruett. She was also preceded in death by husband of fifty-two years, Clyde B. Cissell, son, Perry E. Brawner and ten brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughter, Sandra Leland of Bloomsdale, grandson, Cassie Brawner, four granddaughters, Kimberly Jackson, Heather Powell, Crystal Watson and Sarah Gapsch, ten great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives.
Memorials may be directed to the family, in care of Cozean Memorial Chapel, 217 W. Columbia, Farmington, MO 63640.
Raymond William Jaco
December 04, 1941 - April 05, 2004
Doe Run, Missouri
Visitation: 5 to 9 p.m., Eastern Star Service at 6:30 p.m., Masonic Service at 7 p.m. April 08, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service: Friday, 1 p.m. with Rev. James Lacey and Pastor John Kee officiating April 09, 2004 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: With Military Honors at Parkview Cemetery, Farmington, Missouri
Raymond William Jaco of Doe Run passed away on April 5, 2004, at the age of 62 years, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on December 4, 1941,in Cape Girardeau, the son of the late Robert Zachary Jaco and Gearldine Marie Mouser. He was also preceded in death by sister, Vida Dee Godden. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Ruth Jeanette (Landgraf) Jaco, daughter, Tammy Thomure and husband Frederick “Fritz” of Farmington, sister, Viola Busch of Marble Hill, brother -in-law, Stanley Gaska of St. Louis, two grandchildren, Dakota Ray Thomure and Rebecca Nicole Thomure, great-uncle, Charlie Mouser of Pilot Knob, and devoted niece, Kim Bridges and husband Lenny of High Ridge. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and treasured friends also survive.
Mr. Jaco served his country in the United States Navy.
Mr. Jaco was a past Worshipful Master of Masonic Tyro Lodge, Caledonia, transferring to Belgrade Lodge 632 in 1988, past Worthy Patron of both Eastern Star Chapter Tyro 321 and Belgrade 394, and a member of the Sword of Bunker Hill Order #83. In his past time he enjoyed activities with his family such as: camping, fishing and an occasional movie with the grandkids.
Memorials may be directed to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131-3597.
