BROTHER MACKEY L. BAYLESS was born on March 2, 1942 in St. James, 
Missouri.  He departed this life on Sunday, July 25, 1999 in St. Louis, Missouri at the 
age of 57 years. 

Brother Bayless was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F, on 
August 14, 1976.  At that time neither he nor his lodge had any inkling of just how 
important he was to become to his lodge or how important his lodge was to become to 
him.  He received his First Degree on September 11, 1976, his Second Degree on 
September 25, 1976 and his Third Degree on October 2, 1976.  He then embarked 
upon a fraternal career in Odd Fellowship which serves as an example to all Odd 
Fellows everywhere.  He was Noble Grand of his Lodge in 1980.  After his term as 
Noble Grand he teamed with brother Thomas Dempsey to rescue the Odd Fellows 
Cemetery on South Broadway, now known as South County Memorial Gardens from 
dereliction and obscurity.  Through his and brother DempseyÆs efforts, the future of 
the cemetery  looks secure.  He was elected Treasurer of Lodge No. 5 in 1985.  He 
was a District Deputy Grand Master in 1988.  That same year he was elected Trustee 
of his Lodge.  Those offices he still held at the time of his death.  In 1991 the lodge 
voted to sponsor Safety Coffee Breaks for motorists which brother Bayless chaired 
every year until this year   He was member of the Special Relief and General Relief 
Committees.  He was currently serving as President of the Odd Fellows Association 
and as Secretary of the Odd Fellows Hall Company.  He was a former secretary for 
Martha Washington Rebekah Lodge No. 45 and was a member of Wildey Encampment 
No. 1.   In 19998/99 he was Chairman for the Missouri United Nations Pilgrimage for 
Youth.  A program which he was involved with for many years.  In addition to all of 
this he still found time to take part in degree work, committee work, to serve as 
District Deputy Grand Marshal at many of our installations and as Funeral Marshal for 
our departed brothers.  In recognition of his service to Odd Fellowship, last month the 
Grand Lodge of Missouri presented him with the Meritorious Service Award.  Only 
eight have been awarded in the last century.  Although he had many titles, brother 
Mack would like to be best remembered as one who believed in the principles of 
friendship, love and truth.  He not only believed in them, he set an example for all of 
us to follow as one who was always ready to help and assist where he could without 
complaint.  A brother of his caliber very seldom comes along to grace our ranks with 
his dedication, wisdom and maturity.  Although we may never see him again in this 
life, I can speak for all of his lodge brothers and say that we are proud to have known 
him.  He will be sorely missed from our ranks for many years to come. 

Brother Mack is survived by his wife, Marilyn A.Bayless (nee Hay), his children, Kurt 
Bayless, and Kimberly Bayless.  He was the grandfather of Lindsey, Connor and Tyler 
Bayless.  He was the brother of Jerry Bayless.  He was a brother-in-law, uncle, great- 
uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. 

Funeral was from Fey Funeral Home, 4100 Lemay Ferry Road.  Odd Fellows services 
were held on Wednesday, July 28, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. followed by Rebekah services at 
8:00 P.M.   Brother Ron Fults officiated as Noble Grand, brother Richard Roesch 
officiated as Vice Grand, brother Roy Drennen officiated as Chaplain and brother 
Robert Mayer officiated as Funeral Marshal.  There were approximately 70 Odd 
Fellows in attendance.  Internment was on Thursday, July 29, 1999 at South County 
Memorial Gardens at a grave site near the entrance.  Brothers Larry Sisco, Paul 
Patterson, Tom Dempsey, John Dempsey, Paul Smith, Marion Dean, Neils Duncan, 
Walter Clifton, Larry Bowers and Robert Mayer served as pall bearers.  Brothers Ron 
Fults and Roy Drennen conducted funeral services at the funeral home and grave site. 
 
 

Brother Gary A. Glick was born on November 23, 1935 in St. Louis, 
Missouri. He departed this life on April 29, 1999 in St. Louis at the 
age of 63 years. 

Brother Glick was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No.5, 
I.O.O.F., on October 22, 1994 at a degree rally. He received all of his 
degrees that same day. He was a 4 year member of our Order. 

Brother Glick is survived by his wife, Audrey A. Glick (nee Ash), his 
daughter, Karen (Todd) Ruth and his son, Russell Glick. He was a 
grandfather, nephew, cousin and friend. 

Services were from Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road with internment at Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday, May 3, 1999. No Odd Fellow services were requested.

BROTHER L,EROY E. KANE was born on August 23, 1922 in DuQuoin, Illinois. He departed this life on April 14, 1999 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 76. 

Brother Kane was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, LO.O.F., on June 20, 1987. He received his First Degree on September 26, 1987, his Second Degree on March 5, 1988 and his Third Degree on April 3, 1988. He was a 11 year member of our Order. 

Brother Kane is survived by his wife, Mary Kane (nee Passansmiti), his children, Albert, Larry, Ricky and Denise. He leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. 

Funeral was from Shepard Funeral Chapel with internment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on-Apritl 9, 1999. News of his death did not reach Lodge No. 5 until May 1, 1999. 
 

Brother Gregg was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F., on November 12, 1994.  He received his First Degree on November 26, 1994, his Second Degree on January 7, 1995 and his Third Degree on January 28, 1995.  He was a four year 
member of our Order who attended lodge as often as his health would permit.  He will be missed. 

Brother Gregg was preceded in death by his wife, Buna Gregg, (nee Cooper). He was the father of John Gregg Jr., William T. Buddy Gregg, Robert E. Gregg, Joe Q. Gregg, Dr.Ron Gregg, Sally K. Reeder, Terry L. Gregg and the late Mack D. Gregg.  He left behind 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  He was lso an uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend. 

Funeral was from Fey Chapel, 4100 Lemay Ferry Road with internment on Thursday, June 3, 1999 at Forest Hill Memorial Garden Cemetery in Oran, Missouri.  No Odd Fellow services were requested.

BROTHER OTTO W. RATHBONE was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 19, 1931. He departed this life on May 26, 1999, in St. Louis, at the age of 67 years. 

Brother Rathbone was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F., on March 18, 1989.  He received his First Degree on June 10, 1989, his Second Degree on June 24, 1989 and his Third Degree on November 11, 1989.  He was a 10 year member of our Order. 

Brother Rathbone is survived by his wife, Grace Rathbone, (nee Mackey), his 
stepchildren, Paul David (Colleen) Crone Jr. and Susan Elaine (Robert) Jacobs.  He was a brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend. 

Funeral was from John L. Ziegenhein and Sons, 7027 Gravois, with internment on May 29, 1999 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.  New of his death did not reach Lodge No. 5 until June 1, 1999. 
 
 

BROTHER JOSEPH P. HUBENSCHMIDT was born on February 6, 1920 in St. 
Louis, Missouri.  He departed this life on November 10, 1999 also in St. Louis, 
Missouri at the age of 79 years. 

Brother Hubenschmidt was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, 
I.O.O.F., on August 2, 1986.  He received his First Degree on August 23, 1986, his 
Second Degree on September 6, 1986 and his Third Degree on September 27, 1986. 
Brother Joe later served as Noble Grand of Lodge No. 5 from July of 1994 to January 
of 1995.  He served on many committees and as an accomplished musician, he filled in 
as organist when needed.  He regularly attended lodge until illness prevented him from 
doing so. Brother Joe had the distinction of flying 36 missions in a B17 over Germany 
with the Eight Air Force in the 447th Bomber Group during World War II.  Not many 
men at that time survived that many missions.  Brother Joe will be sorely missed by 
many of his brethern He was a 13 year member of our Order. 

Brother Joe is survived by his wife, Ruth Hubenschmidt (nee Wilson).  He was a 
cousin and friend to many. 

Funeral was from Ziegenhein and Sons, 7027 Gravois.  Internment was on Saturday, 
November 13, 1999 at Concordia Cemetery.  No Odd Fellow services were requested.

BROTHER WALTER PLESSING was born on May 27, 1918 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He departed this life on July 26, 1999 also in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 81. 

Brother Plessing was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F, on June 20, 1987.  He received his First Degree on July 11, 1987, his Second Degree on August 1, 1987 and his Third Degree on August 22, 1987. He was a 12 year member of our Order. 

Brother Plessing is survived by his wife, Juanita B. Plessing (nee Cline) and his daughter, Linda Carol Kilper.  He was the grandfather of Greg, Robyn and Kim.  He was the brother of Bill Plessing and the late Erma Rupp.  He was a father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to many. 

Funeral was from John L. Ziggenhein and Sons South County Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road.  Internment was on Friday, July 30, 1999 at Oak Grove Cemetery.  No Odd Fellows services were requested.  In lieu of flowers a donation will be sent to the Shriners Crippled Childrens Hospital.  Brothers Paul Smith, Arnold Morrison, Kenneth C. Vaughn, John Ream and Hal Sheffer served as pall bearers. 
 

Brother Warren E. Hoffner was born on June 26, 1909 in Dongola, Illinois. He departed this life on Thursday, April 6, 2000 at the age of 90 years. 

Brother Hoffner was initiated into our Order on March 20, 1940. He became a member of St. Louis Lodge No.5, I.O.O.F. through consolidation of Excelsior Lodge No.18. Unfortunately, the date of his degree work were unrecorded. He was a Past Grand of Excelsior Lodge No.18. Brother Hoffner was known in this lodge for his articulate ability in delivering the Past Grands charge in the Initiatory Degree. He was called upon to conduct funeral services for many of our brethren which he did from memory. He was never known to say anything bad about any brother, he was an example to look up to. He was unable to be as active in this lodge as he would have liked as his wife was in poor health. A man of his character and ability will be sorely missed by his lodge. He was a 60 year member of our Order. 

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Hoffner, to whom he was married for 71 years, and his son Warren Hoffner of Daytona Beach, Florida. He was a grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. 

Funeral was from Crain Funeral Home in Dongola, Illinois on Saturday April 8, 2000 with internment at the American Legion Cemetery in Dongola. No Odd Fellow services were requested.

Brother James H. Miller Sr. was born on April 16, 1917 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He departed this life on March 22, 2000 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 82 years. 

Brother Miller  was initiated into our Order on April 7, 1984 by St. Louis Lodge No.5, I.O.O.F. He received his First Degree on March 16, 1985, his Second Degree on February 15, 1986 and his Third Degree on May 1, 1986. He was a 15 year member of our Order. 

Brother Miller is survived by his wife, Dorothy Miller (nee Higgins), his children, Mary Johnson, James H. Miller Jr., Edward J. Miller, Debra Shook, Gary Miller and Vicki Rancillio. He was a grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and friend. 

Funeral was from Kutis Affton Chapel on March 25, 2000 with internment at Sunset Cemetery. News of his death did not reach Lodge No.5 until after his internment 

BROTHER C. RAY COLLIER was born on August 12, 1916 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He 
departed this life on July 10, 2000 at the age of 83 also in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Brother Collier was initiated into our Order by St. Louis Lodge No. 5, I.O.O.F., at a degree 
rally held on Novmeber 11, 1978.  He received all of his degrees that same day.  He 
served as Noble Grand of Lodge No. 5 from January to July of 1984.  He was Trustee of 
Widows and Orphans from 1988 to 1990.  He was faithful in his attendance of lodge but in 
the last few years he was confined to a nursing home due to illness.  He will be missed 
by his bretheren. 

Brother Collier is survived by his wife, Florence (nee Fricke), a stepson, Elvin Maupin 
and a brother, Joseph Collier.. 

Funeral was from Toedtmann and Grosse Funeral Home in Herman, Missouri with 
interment at Oak Haven Memorial Gardens in Herman, Missouri on Thursday, July 13, 
2000.  No Odd Fellow services were requested.