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GODAIR
Robert Lee "Bob" Godair, 65, Camdenton, died Jan. 20, 2001, at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach.
He was born Aug. 20, 1935, in Kennett, a son of Lance and Leona Godair. He was married to Elizabeth "Betty" Andrews, who survives at the home.
An Army veteran, he served in the Army reserves until 1963. After moving to St. Louis, he worked as a computer operations manager for McDonnell Douglas. From 1966 to 1988 he worked for the Army Automated Logistics Management Systems Activity in St. Louis, retiring as a computer systems analyst.
A resident of the Lake area since 1996, he was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Camdenton.
Other survivors include one stepson, Christopher D. Kuehl, St. Louis, and one stepbrother, Lloyd Wayne Cunningham, St. Louis.
He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Lynn Godair, one infant daughter and his stepfather, Walter Cunningham.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, St. Louis, and at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at Hedges Funeral Home, Camdenton, and from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at Kutis South County Chapel, St. Louis.
Memorials are suggested to Masses or St. Anthony's Building Fund, Rt. 2, Box 344-E, Camdenton, Mo. 65020.
WILKEN
Services were today for Sharon L. Wilken, 64, California, who died Jan. 18, 2001, at her home.
She was born June 21, 1936, in Kansas City, Kan., a daughter of George T. and Genevieve Langford Williams. Her parents survive in Sedalia. She was married to Jay Wilken, who survives.
She attended California High School and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School, Sedalia. She was an interior decorator and a member of High Point Baptist Church, High Point.
She had been involved with the Miss Missouri and the Miss America pageants since 1985. She was a former director of the Miss Aurora and the Miss Lake Ozark pageants.
Other survivors include one daughter, Amanda Banks, Grain Valley, and five grandchildren.
Services were at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Home, California. The Rev. Rod Campbell and the Rev. Steve Banks officiated. Burial was in High Point Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to: High Point Cemetery Fund, c/o Paul Allee, 63437 Coal Banks, California, Mo. 65018; or American Heart Association, 2600 I-70 Drive N.W., Columbia, Mo. 65202.
KLINDT
Kenneth E. Klindt, 81, Eugene, died Jan. 20, 2001, in Jefferson City.
He was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Eugene, a son of Fred and Leoda Ritchey Klindt. He was married March 15, 1941, in Tuscumbia, to Lucille Bond, who died May 3, 1996.
He graduated from Eugene High School and worked with the Miller County Road District. He was a captain with the Department of Corrections for more than 20 years, retiring in 1985. He also served as a county commissioner.
Survivors include: one daughter, Judy Watts, Joplin; three sons, Freddy Klindt, Johnny Klindt and Ernie Klindt, all of Eugene; one brother, Milburn Klindt, Jefferson City; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Two grandchildren preceded him in death.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. Alan McNeely will officiate. Burial will be in Spring Garden Cemetery, Eugene.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
WEKENBORG
Jerry Francis Wekenborg, 36, Holts Summit, died Jan. 22, 2001, at St. Marys Health Center.
He was born March 10, 1964, in Jefferson City, a son of James F. and JoAnn Howard Wekenborg. His mother survives in Holts Summit.
A 1982 graduate of Blair Oaks High School, he was a door installer with Doo-Little Trailer Manufacturing for four years. He worked as assistant manager at Dix Road Jiffy Lube for seven years, and was employed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad for five years.
He was a Catholic.
Other survivors include: his fiancée, Jeannie Owens, Russellville; four daughters, Stephanie Wekenborg, Abbey Wekenborg, Jerri Wekenborg and Shelby Wekenborg; three sons, Garrett Wekenborg, Dylan Wekenborg and Skyler Wekenborg; and one brother, Gary Wekenborg, Jefferson City.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Houser-Millard Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Cemetery, Taos.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice.
BERRY
Wanda Lee Carlock Berry, 71, Springfield, formerly of Jefferson City, died Jan. 21, 2001, at Cox North Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Greenfield, a daughter of Gilbert V. and Dorothy D. Long Carlock. She was married in 1948, in Greenfield, to Charles Luther Berry Sr., who preceded her in death.
She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Survivors include: four sons, Charles L. Berry Jr. and Gary L. Berry, both of Kansas City, the Rev. Karl "Moses" Berry, Ash Grove, and Keith L. Berry, Springfield; one daughter, Darla D. Jackson, Springfield; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
One son, Kyle Berry, preceded her in death.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Thieme Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. today.
BRITT
Clarence William "House" Britt, 53, Fulton, died Jan. 21, 2001, at Callaway Community Hospital, Fulton.
He was born June 1, 1947, a son of William Cave and Rosalee Britt Nevins. His stepfather, James Nevins, survives. He was married Jan. 11, 1969, in Mexico, to Wynona West, who survives at the home.
An Army veteran, he worked at RHI Refractories for 30 years. He also was employed at Stephens Grocery Store and Fulton State Hospital. He was a member of the Fulton Optimist Club and VFW Post 2657.
Other survivors include: two daughters, Angela Hickem, Fulton, and Caressa Britt, Kansas City; three brothers, Charles Britt, Clifford Nevins and Donnie Nevins, all of Fulton; and three grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Debo Funeral Home, Fulton. The Rev. Craig Galbreath, the Rev. Marion Mitchell and the Rev. Albert Nickens will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
CASTIGLIA
Janet Sue Castiglia, 56, Eldon, died Jan. 21, 2001, at Capital Region Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 17, 1944, in St. Louis, a daughter of Maurice and Lucy Ama Delta Jackson Lenox. Her mother survives in Eldon. She was married Sept. 10, 1987, in St. Louis, to Jack S. Castiglia, who died Sept. 18, 1997.
She was a homemaker.
Other survivors include: two sons, Daniel May, St. Louis, and James May, Eldon; one daughter, Regina Barnes, state of Kentucky; three brothers, William J. Lenox, Lebanon, and Robert L. Lenox and David A. Lenox, both of Eldon; four sisters, Betty L. Abernathy, Eldon, Shirley A. Batterson, Rock Island, Ill., Joann M. Barr, Grapevine, Texas , and Karen K. Elkin, St. Louis; one grandchild, 14 step grandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren.
Two sons, Terry May and Michael May, preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Cemetery near St. James. Dan Wissinger will officiate.
Memorials are suggested to the Janet Castiglia Memorial Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Eldon.
McGOWIN
Dannie L. McGowin, 57, Eldon, died Jan. 22, 2001, in Eldon.
He was born Feb. 28, 1943, in Kansas City, a son of Joshua Sr. and Frata Jo Griggs McGowin. He was married Aug. 13, 1965, in Osage Beach, to Lou Goller, who survives at the home.
A lifelong resident of Miller County, he was a electrician until retiring in 1996. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 257 and VFW Post 2442, Eldon.
Other survivors include: one daughter, Heike Imler, Eldon; three brothers, the Rev. James McGowin, Eldon, William "Buck" McGowin, Lake Ozark, and Joshua "Buster" McGowin, Ulman; two sisters, Katheryn Ryan and Nellie Jo McGraw, both of Linn Creek; and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral Home, Eldon. The Rev. James McGowin will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Eldon.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
ROBERTS
Roy Maxwell Roberts Jr., 85, Springfield, died Jan. 22, 2001, at Primrose Place, Springfield.
He was born June 12, 1915, in New Bloomfield, a son of Roy M. and Emma Starkey Roberts.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II and established Leech and Roberts Trucking, Jefferson City. In 1949, he moved to Harrison, Ark., where he established Roberts Motor Rentals.
He was a member of Arkansas Bus and Truck Association and was a founding member of the Harrison Elks Lodge.
Survivors include: two sons, Roy M. Roberts III, Springfield, and Ronald M. Roberts, Harrison; four grandsons; and two great-grandsons.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Holt Memorial Chapel, Harrison. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Harrison.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday.
