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Buckmaster, Glen Nelson
Glen Nelson Buckmaster of Sullivan, Missouri passed away at his home on Monday, October 6, 2008 at the age of 55 years.
Glen was born on May 7, 1953 at Los Angeles, California Clyde and Edith (Paulk) Buckmaster. He was raised in the St. Louis area and was a graduate of Normandy High School class of 1971. Glen was very athletic and was a record holder for many years in Track and Field events at Normandy where he also played football. Glen was known as an intelligent individual who was an excellent cook and a Star Trek fan. His hobby was oil painting and was employed many years in the construction trade.
He is survived by a son Brian; two brothers, George Buckmaster of Bridgeton, Missouri and Robert Buckmaster of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Edith Susan Branstetter of Sullivan; other relatives and friends.
A gathering of family and friends and memorial funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 12, 2008 at Meramec State Park, Shelter #3, Sullivan, Missouri.
Buermann, Maggie Thurmond
Maggie Ellen Doyle was born to Henry L. (Bud) Doyle and Maggie Rock Doyle at their home in rural Franklin County on August 24, 1907 and passed into eternal rest at the Meramec Nursing Center on February 23, 2008 at the age of 100 years, 5 months and 27 days.
On April 20, 1924 she was married to Alvin Thurmond and to this union four children were born, Viola Bryant, Myrl Bledsoe, Raymond Thurmond and Dale Thurmond.
She was widowed in 1969 and in 1973 married Joshua (Joe) Buermann, who preceded her in death in 1975. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers Joseph, Charles and Meredith Doyle and sisters Susan Stout, Mae Campbell, Pearl Bandy, Mildren Hartman and Fern Priest, both sons, daughter-in-law Estalee (Sis) Thurmond and great grandchild, Michael Krygiel. She is survived by her daughters, sons-in-law Tom Bryant and Fred Bledsoe, daughter-in-law Betty Bierman, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren, many special nieces and nephews and a host of friends, all of whom will miss her greatly.
She was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church and donated countless hours to the Pink Lady program at the hospital as long as physically able.
A memorial service was held on March 1, 2008 under the direction of Eaton Funeral Home with Pastor Zac Sturm conducting the service and The Rev. Dr. Carol Wesley assisting. A private burial of her ashes will be held later.
Born in an era and environment in which women were expected only to be wives and mothers she embraced her role as both with her whole heart, unconditional love and many personal sacrifices known only to her. After her children matured and no longer needed her total care, she “adopted” several elderly friends and neighbors for whom she provided transportation, many meals, ran errands and did laundry if the need arose. She loved bread baking and many of you will recall having a freshly-baked loaf delivered to your door from time to time.
She suffered adversities that would have daunted or embittered most people by meeting them head on with the attitude it was not what she would have chosen, but cope and go forward. Despite outliving her entire family, two husbands, two sons, losing every possession in a house fire in the depths of the Great Depression, surviving breast cancer, enduring a leg amputation in her 80's, and ending her life in such a frail condition she needed to be dressed, bathed, and at times, fed, she maintained to the very end that she had lived such a wonderful life and tomorrow would be a better day.
Hers truly was a wonderful life as a shining example for all us to follow.
Bunch, Colleen
Colleen A. Bunch of Arnold, Missouri, formally of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Bunch was born on October 23, 1928 at St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Theodore and Floy Edna (Robinson) Vancil. On February 21, 1948 she was united in marriage to Glen Bunch at St. Louis and to this union three children were born. Mrs. Bunch was a long-time employee of Bridal Originals as a garment worker. In 1977, she and her husband Glen moved to Sullivan where they lived until his death in December of 2003. Colleen then lived for a time with her son in Union, Missouri; later moving to Arnold in April of 2006 to live with her daughter. Mrs. Bunch was known as a hard worker who looked after her family with kindness and love. She also sacrificed many hours by taking care of her mother for several years. Mrs. Bunch will long be remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by a son, Kenneth Bunch and wife Nancy of Union, Missouri; two daughters, Glenda Browning and husband Bobby of Arnold, Missouri and Kathleen Harris and husband Tom of the State of Maryland; one brother, Bill Vancil of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Virginia Marler of Arnold, Missouri; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, in December of 2003 and by a brother Robert Vancil.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008 from the chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with her daughter Glenda Browning offering the eulogy. Interment was in Crow Cemetery, Sullivan, Missouri
Birkmann, Helen Anna
Helen Anna Birkmann of Bourbon, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the age of 87 years.
She is survived by one son, Kenneth Birkmann and wife Deborah of Bourbon, a sister, Irene Hood of Elko, Nevada, 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Kingery and husband Brian of St. Louis, John Birkmann and wife Lindsay of St. Louis, Justin Mueller and wife Maggie of Bourbon, Janet Payne and husband Andrew of Leslie, Amber Weakley and husband Rodney of Sullivan, and Terri Mullin and husband Bob of Kansas, 16 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beaufort with interment in the church cemetery. A visitation was held from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan.
Bimslager, Mary Lee
Mary Lee Bimslager of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the age of 67 years.
Mary was born on December 29, 1940 at Canalou, Missouri to James E. and Lectoria (Tippy) Wren. Mary was a faithful member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Sullivan and helped on many fundraising activities within the organization. She was a member of the shuffleboard and dart leagues at the Eagles hall and was also a dedicated helper in the kitchen and BINGO. In her free time, Mary enjoyed vegetable gardening and canning and was known as a great cook. She was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Sullivan.
She is survived by two sons; Mike Merrick of St. Louis, Missouri and James Merrick of Licking, Missouri; three daughters, Sherri Christophel and husband Chris of High Ridge, Missouri, Vicki Lonsberry of St. Clair, Missouri, Lori Merrick of Stanton, Missouri and Melissa Merrick of Sullivan whom she loved as her own; three brothers, William Wren and wife Pat of Matthews, Missouri, Ray Wren and wife Edith of Mesa, Arizona and Gilbert Wren of Independence, Missouri; four sisters, Deanna Stewart of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Janis Hodges and husband John and Liz Benthin all of Apache Junction, Arizona, and Darlene Hodkiss and husband Gary of Ionia, Michigan; 13 grandchildren, Jordan Christophel, Amanda and Steve Larios, Chris and Alex Lonsberry, Erik Lonsberry, Jacob Wampler, Charles Merrick, Melissa Merrick, Jason, Merrick, James Merrick, Jr., Cassie and Bruce Merrick; 5 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Barb Wren; other relatives and friends.
Along with her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Tucker and four brothers, James, Howard, Marty and George Wren.
Memorial funeral services were conducted at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from the small hall of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Sullivan. A gathering of family and friends was held from 2:00 p.m.
Biehl, Garry D.
Garry D. Biehl of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the age of 63 years.
Garry was born December 5, 1944 at Bland, Missouri to Benjamin and Arebia (Shockley) Biehl. He was raised in the Bland area and on October 22, 1966 was married to Laverne Weiskopf at Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church near Sullivan. This marriage was blessed with two children, Susan and Bradley. Garry was employed at Meramec Industries in Sullivan for many years. His most recent position was plant manager of the Latitudes Division. He was proud of his family whom he loved dearly. Garry found pleasure in playing golf and fishing. He also enjoyed basketball and traveling, but his greatest pleasure was working on the farm and the many hours spent outdoors. Garry was also a member of Saint Anthony Parish of Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife, Laverne of the family home, one daughter, Susan Campbell and husband Lyndsey of Sullivan; a son, Bradley Biehl and wife Spring of Sullivan; one brother, Linden Biehl of Owensville, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Mahaney and husband Albert of Belle, Missouri; four grandchildren, Maddie and Ethan Campbell, Benjamin and Julia Biehl; a sister-in-law, Norma Biehl; other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Garry was preceded in death by two brothers, Chester and Elmer Biehl; two sisters, Pauline Lansford and Betty Jean Biehl; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Biehl and brother-in-law, Leon Lansford.
A memorial mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2008 from Saint Anthony Catholic Church in Sullivan with the Rev. Father Dennis Zacheis officiating. Inurnment followed in Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church Cemetery. Masses are preferred or memorials contributions to Saint Anthony Catholic Church may be made in the name of Garry Biehl. Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri.
Bever, John Albert
John A. Bever of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 at the age of 70 years.
Mr. Bever was born July 7, 1937 at Victoria, Texas to Alonzo Russell and Myrrl (Hendrickson) Bever. He was raised in the state of Colorado and later Missouri. In his early working days John drove a truck for the shoe industry. He later went to work as a miner at the former Pea Ridge Iron Ore Company near Sullivan until its closing. John then worked at St. Clair Die Casting until ill health caused his early retirement. On June 6, 1960 he was united in marriage to Danita Daniel at Pearcy, Arkansas and to this marriage six children were born. John was known for his excellent sense of humor, love of animals and singing novelty songs to entertain his children. He was a member of Pacific Christian Church.
Surviving along with his wife Danita are; five daughters, Rita Huellinghoff and husband Kevin of St. Clair, Missouri, Greta Bever of Chicago, Illinois, Eva Gordon and husband Thomas of Florissant, Missouri, Johna Grier and husband Jeff Long of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri and Laura Oligschlaeger and husband James of St. Clair, Missouri; a son, Merrill Bever of Wentzville, Missouri; two sisters, Bonnie Wagner and Juliana Kamper both of St. Clair, Missouri; nine grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Private funeral services were held on Monday, April 14, 2008 from the Southside Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Thomas Gordon officiating. Interment was in Green Mound Cemetery, St. Clair, Missouri.
Bell, Essie M.
Essie M. Bell of Bourbon, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the age of 90 years, 10 months and 7 days.
Essie was born September 26, 1917 in Cuba, Missouri to the late William and Fannie Mae (Ryerson) West. She was united in marriage to Raymond Russell Bell on December 4, 1933 in Cuba, Missouri and to this union ten children were born. Essie was a homebody but the world seemed to come to her.
She is survived by seven sons; John Allen Bell and wife Irene of Collinsville, Illinois, James Howard Bell and wife Virginia of Union, Missouri, Harvey Ray Bell and wife Cheryl of Bourbon, Missouri, William Arthur Bell and wife Ida of Tipton, Indiana, Thomas Eugene Bell and wife Debbie of Brazoria, Texas, Robert Dean Bell and wife Donna of Bourbon, Missouri and Dr. Donald Richard Bell and wife Peggy of Stanton, Virginia; three daughters, Dixie Lee Krenning of Union, Missouri, Sharon Kay Harrison and husband Robert of Bourbon, Missouri and Carol Jean Wyatt and husband Wayne of Dittmer, Missouri; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Essie was preceded in death by a grandson, Timothy Wyatt; four brothers, Brandsford West, Al West, Sr., Elza West, and John West; and one sister, Mayme Osborn.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from the Southside Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Mr. David Harrison officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, rural Bourbon, Missouri. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan.
