Obituaries for the Thursday, April 7 Edition

By Tim Schmidt, Record Editor
Posted 7/4/11

Larry Broocke 1956-2011  Larry Broocke, 54, Hannibal, formerly of Jonesburg, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 28, 2011, in Hannibal.  Mr. Broocke was born June 2, 1956, in Mexico, Mo., the son …

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Obituaries for the Thursday, April 7 Edition

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Larry Broocke 1956-2011  Larry Broocke, 54, Hannibal, formerly of Jonesburg, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 28, 2011, in Hannibal.  Mr. Broocke was born June 2, 1956, in Mexico, Mo., the son of William Wyatt "Sonny Broocke and wife Nona Faye, nee Logan.  He married Tina M. Sanders on Dec. 30, 1996, in Hannibal. Mr. Broocke was self-employed as a farmer raising cattle and horses. He was a member of Eastern Missouri Cowboy Church in Hannibal and a brother in the Jonesburg Masonic Lodge 457. He loved to ride horses and fish in his spare time. Larry really enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest.  Mr. Broocke was preceded in death by his father, Sonny Broocke.  He is survived by his mother, Nona Faye Broocke, Jonesburg; his wife, Tina Broocke, Hannibal; four sons, Jeremy Colbert, St. Louis, Jeremy Cox, Columbia, John Broocke, Montgomery City, and Tyler Pickett, Hannibal; three daughters, Jamie Hemeyer, Montgomery City, Sara Birkner, Fort Drum, N.Y., and Erin Broocke, Wentzville; one brother, Terry Broocke, Jonesburg; seven grandchildren; aunts and uncles; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, April 1, at Harding Funeral Home in Jonesburg. Burial was in the Jonesburg City Cemetery.  Memorials to Eastern Missouri Cowboy Church in care of Harding Funeral Home, P.O. Box 186, Jonesburg, MO 63351 are preferred.  Condolences to the family may be made at www.hardingfh.com.  The family was served by Harding Funeral Home, Jonesburg.   Clifford Watt 1917-2011  Clifford Watt, 93, Warrenton, passed away Monday, March 28, 2011, at St. Clare Health Center in Fenton.  Mr. Watt was born July 22, 1917, in St. Louis, the son of Burl Watt and wife Rose, nee Beuer.  He married Dullie Jones on April 29, 1944, in St. Charles.  He made his living farming and raising livestock. He loved to fish and hunt in his spare time. He was a member of the Central Grove Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burl and Rose Watt, one brother and three sisters.  Mr. Watt is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Dullie Watt, Warrenton; one sister, Janie Chambers, Jonesburg; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.  Funeral services were held Thursday, March 31, at Harding Funeral Home in Jonesburg. Burial was in Central Grove Cemetery, Warrenton.  Memorials to Central Grove Cemetery in care of Harding Funeral Home, P.O. Box 186, Jonesburg, MO 63351 are preferred.  Condolences to the family may be made at www.hardingfh.com.  The family was served by Harding Funeral Home, Jonesburg.   Evelyn L. Birrell 1927-2011  Evelyn L. Birrell, 84, Belleville, Kan., formerly of Warrenton, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011.  Mrs. Birrell was born Feb. 13, 1927, in Roca, Neb., the daughter of Christian VerMaas and wife Alpha, nee Birt.  She worked as a sales representative for Montgomery Ward catalog in Warrenton. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Birrell; two sons, Scott Birrell, Belleville,  Kan., and Craig Birrell and wife Eileen, Vancouver, Wash.; one daughter, Christine Boone and husband Olin, Lincoln, Neb.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Virgil VerMaas and John VerMaas, both of Lincoln, Neb.; other relatives and many friends. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 26, at United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Kan. Cremation was provided by Tibbets-Fischer Funeral Home, Belleville, Kan.  Memorials to Parkinson's Foundation or Shriners Hospitals for Children in care of Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home, 1104 20th St., Belleville, Kan. 66935 are preferred.  More information may be found at www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com.     Vernon A. Fuller 1934-2011 Vernon A. Fuller, 76, Warrenton, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, at St. Louis University Hospital.  Mr. Fuller was born April 14, 1934, in St. Louis, the son of Charles Fuller and wife Celeste, nee Strathman.  He was united in marriage to Helen Ann Sommer on Oct. 22, 1960, in Jennings. They celebrated 27 years of marriage.  Mr. Fuller served his country in the US Army. He was a serviceman for Laclede Gas Company in St. Louis until his retirement and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton.  Mr. Fuller was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Helen, who died Jan. 15, 1988. He is survived by one son, Daniel A. Fuller, (H. Thomas Allen), St. Louis; one daughter, Diana Winter and husband Howard, Warrenton; one brother, Eugene Fuller, Gifford, Ill.; one sister, Norma Fitzgibbons, St. Louis; three grandchildren, Aaron Winter, Heather Winter and Ashley Garcia; four great-grandchildren, Warren Smith, Alberto Garcia, Isabella Winter and Layla Winter; other relatives and many friends.  A funeral Mass was held Monday, April 4, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials to Make A Wish Foundation in care of Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383 are preferred.  Online condolences may be made to www.martinfuneral.net.  The family was served by Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton.   Michael G. Juntti 1953-2011  Michael Gary Juntti, 57, Marthasville, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington.  Mr. Juntti was born June 14, 1953, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Peter Leslie Juntti and wife Mary, nee Berry.  He was united in marriage to Rhonda Sue Mabel Roloff May 16, 1981, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Marthasville, with the late Rev. Robert Hedeman officiating. They celebrated 29 years of marriage. Mr. Juntti worked at CG Power Systems USA Inc. in Washington. He  was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Marthasville.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert. Mr. Juntti is survived by his wife, Rhonda Juntti, Marthasville; one son, Brian Juntti, Marthasville; four brothers, Richard Juntti, Union, Joseph Juntti and wife Debbie, Fenton, Alan Juntti and Billy Juntti, both of  Villa Ridge; four sisters, Ruth Marie Wethy and husband Mike, Robertsville, Barbara Hughes and husband John, Villa Ridge, Flora Brown and husband Raymond, Union, and Shirley Smith and husband Brian, Washington; his father- and mother-in-law, Herbert and Melba Roloff, Marthasville; two brothers-in-law, Rock Roloff and wife Brenda and Randall Roloff; aunts; one uncle; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held Friday, April 1, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Marthasville. Burial was in the church cemetery.  Memorials to Emmaus Homes or to the church in care of Martin Funeral Home, 510 E. Main St., Warrenton, MO 63383 are preferred.  Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net.  The family was served by Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton.   Elsie R. Hemsath 1920-2011  Elsie R. Hemsath, 90, Augusta, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at New Haven Care Center, New Haven.  Mrs. Hemsath was born Oct. 4, 1920,  in Augusta, the daughter of Theodore Mallinckrodt and wife Hilda.  She was a homemaker and member of Christ Lutheran Church, Augusta. Mrs. Hemsath is survived by one son, Kenneth Hemsath, Augusta; two brothers, Theodore Mallinckrodt, St. Peters, and Marvin Mallinckrodt, St. Charles; two granddaughters, Tammy L. Goebel and husband Dave and Nancy A. Overstreet and husband Todd; one great-grandson, Travis Goebel; four great-granddaughters, Sarah Goebel, Jenny Goebel, Katie Overstreet and Annie Overstreet; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Waldo Hemsath; one daughter, Ruth Ann Kleine; her brothers, Raymond Mallinckrodt, Edwin Mallinckrodt, Alfred Mallinckrodt, Walter Mallinckrodt, Carl Mallinckrodt, Herbert Mallinckrodt, William Mallinckrodt, Leslie Mallinckrodt, Robert Mallinckrodt and Oscar Mallinckrodt; and her sisters, Lydia Nadler and Edna Nadler.  Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, at Christ Lutheran Church, Augusta.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  Memorials to Christ Lutheran Church in care of Pitman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 248, Wentzville MO 63385 are preferred.  Memories and condolences may be sent to www.pitmanfuneralhome.com.  The family was served by Pitman Funeral Home, Augusta.  
Funeral services for LeRoy W. Brakemeyer, 95, formerly of Godfrey, Ill., were held Monday, April 4, at Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton. Burial was in Warrenton City Cemetery. Mr. Brakemeyer passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011, in St. Louis. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marie, nee Mordt; two sons, Gary and Randall; one daughter, Debra Gaebelein and husband Claude; other relatives and many friends. The family was served by Martin Funeral Home, Warrenton.  
Funeral services for Margaret Moore, 68, Wentzville, were held Saturday, April 2, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in New Melle. Mrs. Moore died Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Michael Moore; two sons, Stephen Moore and Bryan Moore; three daughters, Denise Martin and husband Kevin, Michele Banze and Kelley Kurtz and husband Rich; other relatives and many friends. The family was served by Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville.
 
Private services were held for Patricia L. Noel, 51, O’Fallon. Mrs. Noel died Tuesday, March 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband, James Noel; one son, David A. Lancaster; other relatives and many friends. The family was served by Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville.

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