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Grant Holmes Shank
Grant Holmes Shank of Cuba, Missouri was born on July 18, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio to the union of Leigh Holmes Shank and Laura V. Kolb Shank and passed away on Friday, September 23, 2005 at Cuba Manor at the age of 87 years 2 months and 5 days.
Grant was united in marriage December 8, 1945 to Fern L. Bremer in Muncie, Indiana.
Grant worked as a draftsman for Fleming Mfg. Co, was an active member of the Cuba Senior Center and a cattle farmer.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Fern; two sisters Frances Ary and Virginia and husband Jay Brown; and one brother Kenneth K. Shank.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from life are one brother Fred D. and wife Mary Jo Shank of Dayton, Ohio; three nieces; three nephews, other family members and dear friends.
Grant was a wonderful loving husband, brother, uncle and good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2005 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 26 at Britton Funeral Home. Brother Mark Jennings officiating. Interment Kinder cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Blunt
Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Blunt was born in Butts, Missouri, on November 8, 1912 to the union of Thomas L. Blunt and Nellie Collins Blunt and passed away on April 22, 2006, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 93 years, 5 months and 4 days.
He was married
to Anna M. Walker on December 24, 1933 and to this union one son was born. He and Anna made their home together in St. Louis, Missouri until a car accident took her life in September of 1980 after many years of marriage. Woody spent his working life in St. Louis, Missouri working as a machinist.
Woody later married
Mary Reimler on November 12, 1981 and they made their home together in St. Louis, Missouri.
Woody accepted the Lord many years ago and was a member of the Marvin Park United Methodist Church of St. Louis, Missouri.
He was very active in the Masonic order. He served as Worshipful Master of Lebanon Lodge #77 in 1975; he was High Priest of Missouri Chapter #1 Royal Arch Masons, District Deputy Grand High Priest of Region 5 for two years, Grand Lecturer of Royal Arch Masons for three years, and Deputy Lecturer of Region 5 for five years. He was District Grand Deputy, Grand Sentinel, Grand Warder, Grand Conductor, Deputy Lecturer, a member of the Silver Trowel, Commander of Ascalon Commandery, member of Past Commanders' Association.
He was a member of Red Cross of Constantine and Puissant Sovereign of Red Cross of Constantine. He belonged to Knights of York Cross of Honor, St. John's High Twelve, Wardens and Masters Club of Greater St. Louis, Past President of York Rite Council Club, Moolah Temple Shrine, South County Shrine Club and South County Golf Unit.
Woody was preceded in death by his parents; wife Anna; two brothers Bill and Clyde Blunt; and two sisters Mabel Summers and Eileen (Charlie) Ott.
Surviving are his wife, Mary of St. Louis, Missouri and one son, Wayne and wife Rosemary of Steelville, Missouri; step son, Eric Reimler and friend Leslie Farrow of California; nephew Bob Mullen and step daughter, Lois Mullen of California; step daughter Elaine Reimler of St. Louis, Missouri; step grandson Shawn Mullen of California and step great granddaughter, Lily Mullen of California; and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Visitation was held Thursday, April 27, 2006 from 4-9 p.m. with Knight Templer service at 7:30 p.m. at Kutis Affton Chapel in St. Louis, Missouri and Friday, April 28, 2006 from 4-9 p.m. with Masonic service at 7:30 a.m. p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006 at the Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Missouri with Brother Spencer Hutson officiating.
Those serving as Honorary pallbearers were: Leroy Pinnell, Ralph Pinnell, Windell Bryan and Charles Bryan. Active pallbearers were: Jake Walker, Tommy Walker, Jewel Bryan and James “Hack” Pinnell.
Burial was in the Steelville cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Dessie May Bowenschulte
Dessie May Bowenschulte (nee Lewis) of Cuba, Missouri, was born March 18, 1920 at Sun Flower, Mississippi to the union of Gilbert Lewis and Levie (nee Kellum) Lewis and left from this life on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at Bourbon, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 4 days.
Dessie was united in marriage to Hubert A. Whitman. He passed away July 5, 1982. Dessie was married
to Frank Bowenschulte and he too precedes her in death.
Dessie was the loving mother of Art, Danny, Ellis, Barb, Dora Carol, Lonnie and Karen.
Dessie worked as a cook for many years, retiring from Voss “Skelly’s” in 1982.
Dessie was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those who proceed her in death are her parents, Gilbert and Levie Lewis; two sons, Art and Lonnie Whitman; one daughter, Dora Carol; three sisters, Mamie, Lottie and Inais; and three brothers, Dan, Gill and Belmer.
Those who are left to mourn her passing are her two sons, Danny Whitman of Steelville, Missouri, Ellis and wife Eleanor Whitman of Springfield, Missouri; two daughters, Barbara Roach of Bourbon, Missouri and Karen A. and husband Pierre Boumann of Miami, Florida; 28 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; 36 great great grandchildren; one brother, Coy H. and wife Mildred of Vaiden, Mississippi and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation was Thursday, April 27, 2006 from 4-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Britton Funeral Home with Pastor Gene Rauls officiating. Grandchildren served as pallbearers.
Interment in Kinder cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements are under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Chester Charles Brewer
Chester Charles Brewer of Cuba, Missouri was born on August 9, 1930 in Cuba, Missouri to the union of Osmond and Fannie Brewer (nee Carrell) and left from this life on Monday, June 5, 2006 in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 27 days.
Chester owned and operated the ABC Donut Shops in St. Clair and Sullivan, Missouri until his retirement in 1988. He enjoyed his family, horses and being around people. He could usually be found socializing with his friends in the community. He was a member of the Vikings in Bourbon.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Chester Lee Brewer and other relatives and friends.
Those who are left to mourn his passing are his daughters, Denise (Darren) Walker and Diana (Dave) Peters; one brother, Bernard Brewer; three sisters, Gertrude Mueller, Olga Warren and Loretta Ross; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Thursday, June 8, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was Friday, June 9, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Pryor, officiating.
Interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Marvin O’Neil Felden
Marvin O’Neil Felden, son of the late Frank George Felden and Idis Pearl (Morris) Felden was born January 19, 1920 in Greenbrair, Missouri and passed away May 31, 2006 in Warrensburg, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 12 days.
He was united in marriage to Dorothy Henry on June 29, 1944 and to this union three children were born.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Alice Felden of Stover, Missouri and Mary Ann Felden Poore and husband Robert of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; sister, Frankie Jean Fuge of Springfield, Missouri.
Three grandchildren, Desiree Brickey, Robin Slocum and Donald Poore; six great grandchildren, Garry, Cody, Brandy, Paige, Sydney and Samantha; special friend, Helen Leslie; a host of nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents; son, Marvin II and brother, Austin.
He spent his adult life as a member of the United States Navy as a pilot. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, for which he received many medals and commendations. He was also a legal officer in the Navy. He retired with the rank of Commander. He was an Instructor Pilot for the Federal Aviation Administration; he was Past Commander of the American Legion Post 99 of Salem, Missouri.
Funeral Mass for Marvin O’Neil Felden was held Monday, June 5, 2006 at Sacred Heart Church, Salem, Missouri with Father Dan Hirtz officiating and music provided by the Sacred Heart Choir.
Serving as pallbearers were Tony McGuirk, George Bilbrey, Hershel Moser, Tyler Salyer, Don Adamick and Paul Dale.
Interment was in the New Hope cemetery with full military honors.
All arrangements were under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Pauline Elizabeth Farris
Pauline Elizabeth Farris of Cuba, Missouri was born April 11, 1920 in Bourbon, Missouri to the union of Robert Lee Baker, Sr. and Adelia Baker (nee Grote) and left from this life on June 6, 2006 in Cuba, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 1 month and 25 days.
Pauline was a homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed playing the organ and guitar, dancing, singing, gardening and she was a wonderful cook.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard “Ed” Farris; two brothers, Eugene Baker, Robert L. Baker, Sr.; six sisters, Ethel Cimaglia, Gladys Claybaugh, Kate Spicer, Pearl Crowder, Irene Howerton and Grace Painter; one great granddaughter, Whitney Campbell.
Those who are left to mourn her passing are her son, David (Barbara) Farris; four daughters, Edwina (James) Britton, Rosemary (Luther) Basham, Laverna (Don) Davis and Ava Waits; one sister, Bobbie Mercer; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, June 9, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Britton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Mahurin officiating.
Interment was in the Lea cemetery, Leasburg, Missouri.
