Eunice Mandella Kazmierczak of Bloomfield, Missouri, daughter of the late John and Ester (Deck) Ellis born on January 05, 1942 in Bowling Green Ohio and passed away on May 22, 2022 in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 80 years.
Eunice was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, taking nature walks, fishing and spending time with her family.
Eunice married Joseph Kazmierczak on January 23, 1992 until his passing in 2016.
Eunice is survived by two sons Kevin Chandler of North Carolina and Scotty Marcee of Dexter, Missouri; three daughters Michelle (David) Hogan of Dexter, Missouri, Mary (Charles) Powell of Dudley and Lori Quick of Dexter, Missouri; nine grandchildren Pamula Bradshaw, Charles Powell Jr. Samuel Hogan, David J. Hogan, Brandi Clingan, Mandi Kumar, Rebecca Boon, Kaytlynn Thompson and Justin Chandler; thirteen great grandchildren Lucius Alexandor Bradshaw, Ralph Bradshaw 3rd, Brieanna Powell, Mason Powell, Alyssa Powell, Alaina Hogan, Neal Kumar, Lena Thompson, Deven Kumar, Eli Boone, Mackenzie Mae Vaughn, Shayla DeAnn Clingan and Jakob Lane Vaughn; two brothers George Grady of Springfield, Missouri and Wayne Grady of St. Louis, Missouri and three sisters Betty Lynch of Oregon, Wilma Ellis of Rolla, Missouri and Mary Tulecki of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents John Ellis and Ester Ellis; her husband Joseph Kazmierczak, one grandson Michael Griggs; six brothers and two sisters. A host of family and friends also survive.
There are no pending arrangements at this time with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Aaron Lynn Bailey, 24, of Marble Hill, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his residence.
Aaron was born October 11, 1997, in Cape Girardeau to Anthony "Tony" and Barbara "Barbie" (Reimann) Bailey of Marble Hill.
Aaron was inducted into the United States Marine Corps in July of 2017 and was honorably discharged July of 2021.
He was a 2017 graduate of Woodland High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, especially squirrel hunting, and playing with his dog.
In addition to his parents, Aaron is survived by two sisters, Summer Hannah of Yuma, AZ, and Tori (Nick Griesenaur) Bailey of St. Charles; maternal grandparents, Ivan and Luona Reimann of Jackson; paternal grandmother, Edith Bailey of Summersville, MO; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Elmer Bailey; and "extra grandpa", Marty Scharenborg.
Graveside service will be held Friday, May 27, 2021, at 11 AM at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Pastor Barry Pfanstiel officiating. Full military honors will follow.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to Marines' Toys for Tots, Southeast Missouri.
Beulah Mae “Boots” Elkins of Cabot, Arkansas, daughter of the late Claude and Maude (Oliver) Mitchell was born on June 04, 1927 in Senath, Missouri. She was 2 weeks shy of her 95th Birthday.
She was a member of The Church of God in Austin, Arkansas. Beulah was a Minister's wife and her Church and Church family was a huge part of her everyday life. She enjoyed cross-stitching, gardening, her flower gardens and doing word search puzzles. She was a firm believer in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and did early morning devotionals with her daughter, everyday. She watched the Gaither Family on television every Saturday night and was well known for her amazing Chicken and Dumplings.
Beulah married Rev. Ralph W. Elkins Sr. in Piggott, Arkansas on December 06, 1945 and was happily married until his passing on December 06, 2003. The date of their 58th wedding anniversary.
Beulah is survived by three sons, Ralph (Patsy) Elkins Jr. of Eau Claire, Michigan, Joseph Elkins of Ward, Arkansas and James “Bib” (Evelyn) Elkins of Dowagiac, Michigan; one daughter Shirley “Diane” (Clyde) Bockelman of Cabot, Arkansas, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Claude and Maude Mitchell, her husband Rev. Ralph W. Elkins Sr.; two sons Dale Andrew Elkins and Sonny Elkins; one grandson David Elkins; one great granddaughter Madison Martin, two brothers Alfred Leroy Mitchell and C.W. Mitchell Jr. and one sister Imogene Lightfoot. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be on Saturday May 28, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Rev Dwayne Terry of Mountain View, Arkansas officiating the service along with Rev. Mike Edwards of Cabot, Arkansas.
Internment will follow directly after the service at Malden Memorial Park in Malden, Missouri.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Carolyn Sue Dzvonar, daughter of the late Orval Patterson and Mildred Warthen Patterson, was born on December 14, 1951, in Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on May 24, 2022, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 70 years.
Mrs. Dzvonar was a former employee of Southeast Health in Dexter.
She is survived by her son, Mike Dzvonar and wife Angela of Alabama; by her daughter, Keri Robinson and husband Clay of Dexter, Missouri; by three brothers, Larry Dean Patterson of Dexter, Missouri, Ronnie Patterson of Van Buren, Missouri, and Roger Patterson of Sikeston, Missouri; by her sister, Colleen Unger of Sikeston, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Keagan Shipman, Keasha Suryavanshi, and Kali Owen; and by four great grandchildren, Parker Shipman, Finn Shipman, Bentley Owen, and Ivy Owen.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne Patterson and Robert Patterson, and by her sister, Mildred Christine Rymann.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jerry Winford Cooper, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his residence in Bloomfield at the age of 80.
Jerry, son of the late Raymond and Blanche “Mason” Cooper was born on September 5, 1941, in Bloomfield, Missouri. On September 17, 1960, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Johnson in Bloomfield, Missouri. To this union was born a son, Jerry Brent Cooper, who preceded him in death on December 10, 2013.
Upon completing High School, he was employed with the International Hat Company in Dexter, Missouri and eventually became plant manager for several years. In 1985 he, along with his cousins, Gerald and Ivan Griffin started the industry U.S. Poly Enterprises, Inc. located in Dexter, Missouri.
Anyone that knew Jerry, would know about his relationship and passion for the Lord. He was always eager to share his personal testimony concerning his faith in Jesus Christ. He was an ordained minister and served in the ministry for many years. Jerry was an active supporter of Metro Ministries, founded by Bill Wilson. At the time of death, he was a member of The Assembly Church in Bloomfield, Missouri, where he had previously served as a board member.
Building hot rod motors for his car, riding motorcycles, and flying airplanes were passions of Jerry’s. He had a great love for his horses, mules, land, and all things with nature.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Charlotte Cooper of their home in Bloomfield. Other survivors include, one sister, Ramona Cooper Kelley and husband Farrel of Bloomfield, Missouri and one brother, Roger Cooper and wife Lynne of Essex, Missouri. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Other than by his son, and parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Carson Cooper.
Many friends and loved ones also mourn his passing.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Dwight Hensley officiating.
Interment will follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in rural Bloomfield, Missouri.
The family requests all memorials be made to The Assembly Church, PO Box 444, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825 or to Metro Ministries, 11 Harman St., Brooklyn, NY 11221.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
