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1 4 DAILY JOURNAL ONLINE AT WWW.DAILYJOURNALONLINE.COM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009 RECORDS OBITUARIES Viola Burg BLACKWELL Viola Burg of Blackwell, Missouri departed this life on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Viola is survived by one granddaughter, Holly Wicker; two grandsons, Anthony L. Burg and wife, Beth, Terry A. Burg and wife, Nona; five great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; two daughtersin-law, Yvonne Loskot and husband, Emil, Grace Burg. Graveside Service will be held Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11 a.m.

at the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Services by Moore Funeral Homes, Potosi, Missouri. Lelan Cowan FARMINGTON Lelan Louis Cowan of Farmington passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at Parkland Health Center, at the age of 84 years. He was born on February 13, 1925, at Ramona Park, MO, son of the late Bessie Emline (Camden) and Eric Loften Cowan. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Wesley Cowan and Jerry Frederick, a brother, Stanley Cowan, and two sisters, Beulah Cowan and Bonnie Lancaster.

Mr. Cowan was a member of the Memorial. United Methodist Church of Farmington. He proudly served his country during World War II in the U. S.

Army Infantry. He then enlisted in the U. S. Army Air Corps. Lelan was a lifetime member of the Bismarck VFW Post 6947.

He also was a 50 year Mason, a member of the Masonic AF AM 551 Pendleton Lodge, Past Lelan Cowan DEAR ABBY DEAR ABBY: I have been living my fiance, "Trevor," for three years. When his children ages 7 and 8 here for their visits, he treats me like third wheel. Trevor shows me absolutely no affection, nor will he have as much as a twosentence conversation with me. His children dictate what we will be having for dinner and what we'll do for the weekend they are here. They hang on him as if they are growths on his skin.

I can't even get a hug from him. We don't have five minutes alone. Trevor allows them to stay up as late as they want, and once they go to bed, he goes, too. Most times he doesn't even say good night. Many times he has left me and my 5- year -old son sleeping and has taken his kids for breakfast without even giving me the courtesy of asking if we'd like to join them.

Abby, as soon as his children return to their mother, he becomes himself again attentive, loving and always including me in what he's doing. I have told Trevor many times how I feel about this. I understand he loves his children and wants to spend as much time as possible with them when they're here. But must I be put on hold while they visit? I'm ready to pick up and leave. LOW PRIORITY IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR LOW PRIORITY: Feeling as you do, that might be best for all concerned.

For whatever reason, you perceive your fiance's visitations with his children as competition. From my perspective, however, Trevor loves his children, may carry some guilt that the family is no longer intact, and tries the best he can to concentrate all his energy on them during the short periods they Worshipful Master at the Bismarck Masonic Lodge, and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him, and that includes his wife of 63 years, June (Wilson) Cowan, a son, Larry Lee Cowan (Barbara) of St. Louis, a daughter, Kathy Wiles (George) of Farmington, four grandchildren, Richard Cowan, Michael Cowan, Chelsea Wiles and Jacquelyn Wiles, two greatgrandchildren, and two sisters, Yvonne Sutton of Farmington and Violet Light of Lake St. Louis.

Numerous other relatives and friends also survive. The family will receive friends at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2009. A VFW Service will be held Friday at 7 p.m., followed by a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m.

on Saturday with a funeral service at 11 a.m. with Dr. Rick Broadway officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at Bismarck Masonic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center and the Parkinson's Association.

Tribute video, obituary and online condolences at: cozean.biz Mary Doyle FARMINGTON Mary Doyle of Farmington passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of 85 years. Funeral Arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at: cozean.biz Effie Hanks PARK HILLS Effie Virginia Hanks, 69 of Park was born December with are with him; it is are Forgive a pathetic, Advice Dear Abby Grand Junction, Colorado to the late William and Iva Mae Bland. She departed this life in St. Louis, Missouri on December 9, 2009.

She was preceded in death by: Sons, Richard and Daniel Meyer; brother, Robert Bland. Survived by: Children, Iveta Jenee Hanks of Park Hills; Timothy and wife Cristina Hanks of California; half -sister, Debbie Redman of Winona, Missouri. Visitation, Friday after 5 p.m. in the Coplin Funeral Home. Funeral services, Saturday at 11 a.m.

in the Coplin Funeral Home Chapel. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Dinner will follow the graveside service in the VFW Hall in Farmington. Howard Laws BLUE SPRINGS, MO. Howard Wilson Laws, 93, of Blue Springs, Missouri passed away on December 8, 2009 at the Kansas City Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 pm on Friday, December 11, 2009 at Meyers Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday in the chapel with Dr. Jerry Craig officiting. Burial will follow at Blue Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice House (12000 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64145) and to U.S.O.

World Headquarters (Dept WS, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20090-6960). Howard was born on August 7, 1916 in Farmington, Missouri to David J. and Gertrude J. (Yeargin) Laws. He enlisted in the U.S.

Army on January 21, 1941 and served in the original Horse Calvary. Howard worked in Army Logistics for over 25 years during the periods of WWII and the Korean War. During his time in the service, he was united in marriage to ADVICE ADVICE Lelia M. (Parks). Howard retired from the military on September 30, 1968 as a Master Sergeant E8.

After his service, Howard truly enjoyed golfing and traveling. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, James R. Laws in 2004; brothers, Claude David and Charles Laws, and sisters, Ruby Feezor and Mildred Hopkins. Howard leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Lelia Laws of the home; children, Gary Laws wife, Mary of Overland Park, KS, Kathy Laws of Blue Springs, MO; siblings, Joyce Simms of Farmington, MO, Nellie Marie Kollmeyer of Farmington, MO, Joel J.

Laws of Fort Worth, TX; five grandchildren, Russell (Pam) Laws, David (Liz) Laws, Scott. (Kim) Laws, Janneane (Capt. Jeremy) Gerot, and Sgt. Andrew Laws, who is currently on tour in Iraq; and ten greatgrandchildren. Special thanks to Julia for dancing, singing, and making great -grandpa laugh.

Arrangements entrusted to: Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 Main, Blue Springs, MO 64015, 816.229.3276. Condolences and memories of Howard may be shared with the family online at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com. Theola Jean Wilson FARMINGTON Mrs. Theola Jean Wilson, 88, passed away December 8, 2009, at Mineral A a Regional Medical Center. Jean was born on August 12, 1921, in Anna, Illinois.

She is preceded- -indeath by her father, Edwin A. DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 48- year -old female who has suffered cure with debilitating nausea for about 15 drugs years. I have been to many doctors they and have had many tests. They still This can't find the reason for my nausea.

been I saw your article about slippery -elm bark and am thinking of trying this herb. At this time, I am taking ondansetron and domperidone. Some days I get a little relief. I also take oxycodone, tizanidine, lorazepam and sometimes lansoprazole. I was wonder- Advice ing if I could also take the Dr.

slippery -elm bark and would appreciate an answer as soon as possible. DEAR READER: There are count- DR. GOTT DR. GOTT less causes of debilitating nausea, including Addison's disease, pancre- atitis, depression, medication side effects, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chemotherapy and other possibilities. The condition can be physical or psychological in nature induced by pain, medications and non- -gastrointestinal diseases of several organs.

While you list your medications, you don't specifically state why you are taking them. For example, ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by medications for cancer, but it can be prescribed for other reasons. Domperidone treats nausea and vomiting caused by drugs to treat Parkinson's disease. Tizanidine is a short acting muscle relaxant, but can be prescribed for other reasons. This medication is prescribed for muscle spasms, spinalcord injuries and for patients with multiple sclerosis.

is prescribed for anxiety, depression and agitation, as is lorazepam. Lansoprazole decreases stomach acids and is taken for ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever. From all of this, I could guess you might have cancer, Parkinson's disease, MS, a spinal- -cord injury, pain of unknown origin or any combination thereof. However, I think your pre- Erlbacher; her step- mother, Grace Erlbacher Dace; her husband, John J.

Wilson; and infant twin daughters: Mary Joanne and Mary Janine Wilson. Jean was raised by her grandmother, Emma E. Erlbacher. Jean was united in marriage to John J. Wilson on December 24, 1939.

Jean was a Girl Scout Leader for 37 years and a 4-H Leader. Jean was an accomplished ceramic artist and teacher and a member of the Arts and Crafts Guild. Survivors Include: four children, John E. "Corky" (and Nancy) Wilson, of McClure, Illinois; Patricia L. 'Mrs.

Duwane' Williams, of Farmington; Jeanne E. Johnson (and Kenneth Dunlap), of Caledonia; Jerry W. (and Beverly) Wilson, of McClure, Illinois. One Sister, Joyce 'Mrs. Charles' Blattner, of Cape Girardeau.

Two Brothers: Jerry (and Ciss) Erlbacher, of Cape Girardeau; David (and Ricki) Erlbacher, of Cape Girardeau. Also surviving are Eight Grandchildren; 14 Great -Grandchildren and One Great, Great -Grandchild. Visitation starts Saturday, December: 12, p.m at Taylor Funeral Service, Farmington, with a funeral service to be held Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Rocky Good officiating. Visitation will then resume after the funeral service until 6 p.m.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, December 13, 2009, 2 p.m. at the Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, in Cape. Girardeau, Missouri, with Rev. Randy Morgan officiating. Jean's husband, John, was cremated when he passed away.

His cremains will be interred with Jean. Memorials may be made to: St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Photo Obituary; Video Tribute and Guestbook online at: www.taylorfuneral.com Hills, 6, 1940 in him. This is not about you and about THEM.

me for not being more symbut please recognize that your present is a glimpse of what your future will be if you marry Trevor. Once you accept that, you'll have a better idea of what you want to do. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 56- year -old woman. When I was growing up, I missed out on a lot in school because of a hear ing problem. I was able to graduate from high school but just barely.

I can read and write, but there are things I should know how to do but I am very embarrassed that I'm not able to do things most people take for granted for example, make change. I could never work as a cashier because I know I'd be fired on the spot. I have owned a housecleaning business for 17 years, which has worked out OK, but I'd like to have a job where I'm around people. How can I learn about money without embarrassing myself or my family? CHALLENGED IN TENNESSEE DEAR CHALLENGED: Because you want to supplement your math skills, start checking opportunities that are available in your area for adult education. Some high schools and community colleges offer night classes for adults.

Also, some important advances in cash register design have occurred since your school days. Cash registers now indicate for the cashier exactly how much change should be returned to the customers. So if the idea of a job in retail interests you, start looking around. TO MY JEWISH READERS: Hanukkah begins at sundown. To all of you I wish a happy festival of lights! Come In and Enjoy This Month: Our Special of the Month! Peppermint Mocha Now Open Wise Grounds SEATTLE BEST COFFEE SHOP Located inside Belgrade State Bank FREE CO AVAILABLE Drive Thru Hours: Belgrade Farmington State Branch Bank 6 am.

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is a common practice that has met with a great deal of success. Has your doctor considered alternatives, such as the slippery -elm bark, or a scopalamine transdermal patch used to prevent nausea and vomiting experienced with motion? How about a tablespoon of apple cider and a tablespoon of honey mixed in cold water and consumed at bedtime, or consuming a few slices of crysta'lized gin- Advice Dr. Gott ger, or taking ginger pills daily? Do you have a food allergy? You may be experiencing a cross- reaction with your many drugs. Is the same physician prescribing them all? Or are you seeing more than one doctor who doesn't know what another has ordered? You need to get to the bottom of the problem so you can be relieved of your symptoms and get your life back on track. I recommend that you document a relatively brief accounting of what caused the nausea originally, what medications were prescribed, and what, if anything, provided relief or didn't.

Does it occur before breakfast, during the workday, when in the shower or grocery store? There may be a history you are overlooking that can solve the problem. Because of the length of time involved and the number of medical contacts you have made, something is definitely being overlooked. To provide related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Consumer Tips on Medicine." Other readers who would like a copy should send a self- addressed stamped No. 10 envelope and a check or money order for $2 to Newsletter, P.O. Box 167, Wickliffe, OH 44092.

Be sure to mention the title. Dr. Peter Gott is a retired physician and the author of the book "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Diet," available at most chain and independent bookstores, and the recently published "Dr. Gott's No Flour, No Sugar Cookbook." Coupons Online EVERY DAY! Daily Journal ONLINE Click on MARKETPLACE Marketplace, Coupons.