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Owens, Stephen
March 30, 1945 - July 21, 2001
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. July 24, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. July 25, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Arcadia Valley Memorial Cemetery
He is survived by a daughter, Bree Owens and her mother, Mary Ann of St. Louis, by a brother, Daniel Owens of St. Louis, by a sister, Loretta Johnson of Webster Groves, by his fiancée, Betty Schaper and her family, Eric and Amy Schaper and his daughter, Justine, of Farmington, and Jess Schaper of Steamboat Springs, CO. Nieces, nephews, and a host of friends also survive
He served his nation in the U.S. Army
Mr. Owens owned and operated Tools and Machinery Builders, Inc., of Iron County. He was also active in the arts in this area. He was a long-time member of the Mineral Area College Foundation and was one of the founders of the One-Nighters play group. He was also active in the Mineral Area Council on the Arts, where he served as treasurer, and as a member of the Big River Chautauqua Committee. He is a past board member of Presbyterian Children Services. Several years ago he served as producer of the Long Memorial Hall Restoration Committee's production of "South Pacific." He was a graduate of the University of Missouri, and was later named the nationwide fund raiser instrumental in building of the recently completed Alpha Tau Omega fraternity house at M.U. He was a supporter of Mizzou's football program and an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a past board member of the St. Louis Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and a past regional vice president of Missouri Citizens for the Arts
Memorials may be made to the Mineral Area College Foundation or the Mineral Area Council on the Arts
Thomure, Emma
November 24, 1940 - July 17, 2001
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. July 18, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. July 19, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Parkview Cemetery
She is survived by three sons, Johnny Thomure, Teddy Thomure, and Tim Thomure and wife Shelly all of Farmington, by two daughters, Theresa Hovis of Farmington and Margie Wimberley and husband Kevin of Bismarck, by a son-in-law, Gary Pearson of Farmington, by a brother Bill Moore of Park Hills, by three sisters, Ruth Downs of Park Hills, Brenda Stegall of Smithton, IL, and Helen Umfleet of Farmington, and by 19 grandchildren. Several nieces, nephews, and friends also survive
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society
Welch, Margaret
February 29, 1916 - July 13, 2001
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. July 16, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
She is survived by her son, Tony Kiepe of Fredericktown, by three sisters, Shirley Shannon and husband Gene of Farmington, Elvina Nadine Harrter of Ste. Genevieve, and Irene Kennon and husband Al of Ft. Smith, AR, by a brother, Dale Lunsford of Farmington, and by three grandchildren, Kevin Kiepe of Cleveland, OH, Tony Leslie Kiepe and David W. Kiepe of Ft. Smith, AR. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive
Memorials may be directed to the Masonic Lodge 132 of Farmington
Albaugh, Lee Roy
March 30, 1916 - August 22, 2001
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. August 25, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. August 26, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Parkview Cemetery
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Virginia Albaugh, by two sons, John Lee Albaugh and Bryan Francis Albaugh and wife Janet, by three grandsons, Stephen, Brad, and Kevin Albaugh, by five great-grandchildren, and by two brothers-in-law, Noah and Lee Francis. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II
Before his retirement Mr. Albaugh worked for Union Electric as a control room operator at the Meramec Power Plant. He was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church, and a life-time member of the Desloge VFW Post No. 2426
Memorials may be directed to the Desloge VFW Post No. 2426
Doss, Elberta
September 14, 1912 - August 10, 2001
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. August 12, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. August 13, 2001 at Cozean Memorial Chapel
Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Elberta Doss Elberta Mae Doss of Farmington passed away on August 10, 2001, at the Southbrook Nursing Center at the age of 88 years. She was born on September 14, 1912, at St. Louis, the daughter of the late Ottis and Frances (Allen) Doss. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ellis F. Doss, and by a brother, Melvin E. Wilder. Before her retirement she worked for Famous-Barr as a sales clerk. She was also a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Doss and wife Barbara and Robert Doss and wife Jean Merrill, all of Farmington, by a sister-in-law of University City, by six grandchildren, and by 5 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends also survive. Friends may call at the Cozean Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2001. Funeral services will be held at the Cozean Memorial Chapel on Monday at 2 p.m. with Dr. David Webster officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Safe Harbor Hospice or to the Salvation Army. This obituary is online at: 811201133
Fisher, William Charles
April 12, 1916 - August 22, 2001
Doe Run
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. August 24, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. August 25, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Hillview Memorial Gardens
He is survived by his wife, Lucille Fisher, by a daughter, Colleen Plum of Columbia, MO, by three grandchildren, Lt. Commander Charles Albrecht of the State of Maine, Jon Albrecht of Columbia, MO, and Kyle Albrecht of Raleigh, NC, by four great-grandchildren, by a special cousin, Harold Sumpter, and by a sister-in-law, Alma Hancock, both of Farmington. Many cousins and other relatives also survive
He served his nation with the U.S. Army Air Force
Before his retirement he was a general superintendent for McDonnell-Douglas. He was a member of the Farmington Elks Lodge No. 1765
Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association
Gifford, Camilla Ann
June 20, 1922 - August 08, 2001
Plano, TX formerly of Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:30 p.m. August 12, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. August 13, 2001 at St. Joseph Catholic Church
Interment: New Calvary Cemetery
She is survived by a son, Nickey Joe Eck of the Muse, OK, and by a daughter, Carolyn (Mrs. Joel) Walenta of Plano, TX, and by two step-children, Jim Gifford of Farmington, and Judy Shelton of Columbia. Also surviving are a brother, John Hayes and wife Helen of Tulsa, OK, three grandchildren, Joelene Elliott of Plano, TX, and Jason Walenta of Jackson, MS, and Petey Gill of Plano, TX, and six great-grandchildren
Before her retirement, she was a long-time employee of the Trimfoot Co.
Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School fund
Hammers, McKinley Marvin
June 04, 1949 - August 15, 2001
Fredericktown, MO
Visitation: after 4:00 p.m. August 19, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. August 20, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
He is survived by his fiancee, Deborah Emlund of Fredericktown, by a son, Dennis Hammers and wife Leticia of Mission, TX, by a daughter, Denise Hammers of Great Bend, KS, by three step-sons, Bradley Hulsey of Bunker, MO, James and Stephen Emlund of Fredericktown, by a step-mother, Mamie Fleming, by two step-brothers, Robert Turner of Riverside, CA, and Rick St. John of the state of Indiana, and by a sister, Ginger (Mrs. Carl) Brown, by a half-sister, Debra Carew both of Bonne Terre, and by two step-sisters, Rosella Wilson of Desloge and Betty Edgar of Park Hills. He is also survived by grandchildren, nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and a host of friends.
He served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice
Jones, Newell Kirkwood
August 15, 1907 - August 12, 2001
Crete, IL formerly of Farmington
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. August 16, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. August 17, 2001 at Farmington Presbyterian Church
Interment: St. Francois Memorial Park
He is survived by his daughter, Marilyn (Mrs. Arthur P.) Bourgeois of Richton Park, IL, by a sister, Marjorie (Mrs. David T.) Raker of St. Louis, by a grandson, Paul Joseph Bourgeois, and by a granddaughter, Jeanne Marie Bourgeois, both of Richton Park, IL. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive
Mr. Jones was a graduate of the University of Missouri, where he earned a Bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. Before his retirement Mr. Jones worked for the Missouri Natural Gas Company, where he served as senior vice president. Prior to moving to Farmington he worked in the utility business in St. Louis County. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was also a 50-year member of the Farmington Rotary Club, a mason, and a member of the Farmington Elks lodge No.1765
Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church of Farmington
LaBruyere, Cecil Andrew
August 27, 1916 - August 18, 2001
Perryville, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. August 21, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. August 22, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Knights of Pythias Cemetery
He is survived by a son, Cecil LaBruyere, Jr. and wife Betty of Perryville, by two daughters, Betty (Mrs. Gary) Deck of Kansas City, MO and Janet (Mrs. Don) Egerton of Tucson, AZ, by one brother Harry G. LaBruyere of Farmington, and by seven grandchildren, Tammy Welker and Teresa Graff, both of Perryville; Tim LaBruyere of Ste. Genevieve, Kaaren Jurack of Virginia Beach, VA; Brigham Deck of Kansas City, MO; and Ashley Egerton, and Whitney Egerton, both of Tucson AZ. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren; Jacob, Jonathan and Janey Klassen and Ethan Welker of Perryville; Alyssa, Jenna and Brenden Graff of Perryville, Joshua Jurack of Virginia Beach, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive
He served his nation with the U.S. Army during World War II
Before his retirement Mr. LaBruyere worked for the St. Louis public school system as an electrician
Memorials may be directed to Hospice Care, Inc. of Park Hills
Lunsford, Harry
April 08, 1926 - August 14, 2001
Farmington, MO
Visitation: after 5:00 p.m. August 15, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. August 16, 2001 at Cozean Funeral Home
Interment: Little Vine Cemetery
He was united in marriage on December 10, 1945, to his wife, Eleanor (Benton) Lunsford, who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Mike Lunsford and wife Shirley of Safety Harbor, FL, and Jim Lunsford and wife Deanna of Farmington, by two daughters, Jane (Mrs. Wil) Hayes of Park Hills and Judith (Mrs. Charles) Clubb of Ste. Genevieve, by a brother, Rev. George Lunsford and wife Novella of Park Hills, by 10 grandchildren, Candy, Rhonda, Matthew, Shannon, Deana, Monica, Mary, Melinda, Lynda and Jimmy, and by 11 great-grandchildren
During the Korean War he served his nation in the U.S. Army
Before his retirement Mr. Lunsford worked for Dugal's grocery store as a butcher. He was a charter member of the Farmington Church of God
Memorials may be directed to the Farmington Church of God in lieu of flowers
