Obituaries

Freda Marie Spencer

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Freda Marie Spencer, 92, of Eldon, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Eldon Nursing and Rehab in Eldon, Mo. On December 29, 1920, she was born in Mary's Home, Mo., the daughter of the late Lawrence A. & Elizabeth (Beutel) Schulte. On April 24, 1946, in Mary's Home, Mo., she was united in marriage to Raymond Jean Spencer who preceded her in death on November 12, 2012. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Eldon, Mo., the Ladies Altar Sodality, the Sacred Heart Quilters, and the VFW Post #2442 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her children, Ron Spencer of Birmingham, Minn., Larry Spencer and wife Lesli of Jefferson City, Mo.; Betty McDowell and husband James of Eldon, Mo.; Karen Spencer of Lake Ozark, Mo.; five grandchildren, Geoff Spencer, Kadi Hood, Jake Spencer, Russ McDowell, Brad McDowell; four great-grandchildren, Parker Spencer, Emma Hood, Georgia Spencer, and Colt McDowell; sister, Stella Henley of Jefferson City, Mo. A sister, Pat Jenkins, and one brother, Tony Schulte preceded her in death. Visitation will be Monday, April 1, 2013, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Eldon, Mo., with a Rosary prayed at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Msgr. Donald W. Lammers. Burial will follow at Eldon City Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Eldon VFW Post #2442. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.phillipsfuneralhomeeldon.com Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Mo.

Published March 31, 2013