Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of March 11, 2009



Walter Louis Ashenfelter

Walter Louis Ashenfelter of Ola, Arkansas, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, was
born August 14, 1937 in Brailey, Ohio to Hanson and Truth Booth Ashenfelter
and passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Chambers Memorial Hospital in
Danville, Arkansas at the age of 71.
He was a Church of Christ minister and a retired union electrician, a member
of IBEU local union 232, West Palm Beach, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell and Robert
Ashenfelter; sisters, Virginia Buckenmyer, Florence Franldin; and son, Russell
Emeray Ashenfelter.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Geraldine Engle Ashenfelter; son and
daughter-in-law, Paul Lewis and Pam Ashenfelter of Stuart, Florida; daughters
and sons-in-law, Truth Edith and Randy Truex of Dayton, Ohio, Tamara Feryn and
Jerry Miller of Niles, Michigan and Sandra Annette and Jimmy Stutts of
Jacksonville, Florida; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Pallbearers included Harlon Porter, Paul Ashenfelter, Jerry Miller, Randy
Truex, Paul Ashenfelter Jr. and Daniel Ashenfelter.
Visitation was held Monday, March 9, 2009 from 1-2 p.m. at the Church of
Christ in Ola, Arkansas. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Monday,
March 9, 2009 at the Church of Christ in Ola, Arkansas with Ralph Weinhold
officiating. Burial at Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, Arkansas.
Arrangements under the direction of the Cornwell Funeral Home in Danville,
Arkansas.



Irene Elizabeth Eaton

Irene Elizabeth Eaton (nee Viehman) of Steelville, Missouri was born
March 3, 1919 in Steelville, Missouri to Clarence and Carnie (Edwards)
Viehman and passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at Gibbs Care Center in
Steelville, Missouri at the age of 90 years.
For many years, Irene worked as a doctor’s assistant for some of the local
doctors in Crawford County.
She was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church for over 70 years.
She was a long time member of the Steelville Extension Club.
In her spare time, she was an avid reader.
She is survived by her children, Joyce (Milt) Messick of Chicago, Illinois
and David (Christine) Eaton of Liberty, Missouri; four brothers, Bud (Ava)
Viehman of Steelville, Missouri, Richard (Marlyn) Viehman and Leslie (Dot)
Viehman, all of Florissant, Missouri, and Ralph (Ardell) Viehman of
Garland, Texas; one sister, Maxine Mullen of St. Louis, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Michael Eaton of New York, New York, Steven (Debbie) Messick
of Harvard, Illinois and Julie (Dave) Camel of Barrington, Illinois; four
great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 9 a.m. until service time on Saturday, March 7, 2009
at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Bud Sanders
officiating. Music of “Nearer My God To Thee” and “He Leadth Me” were played.
Special memories were shared by Joyce Messick.
Casket bearers were Rob Viehman, Jim Hughes, Ralph Viehman, Leslie Viehman,
Steven Messick and David Eaton. Honorary casket bearers were Bud Viehman
and Richard Viehman.
Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.


Shirley Ann Hoyer

Shirley Ann Hoyer of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, May 8, 1934 in
University City, Missouri to Gordon L. Hoyer and Viola Alice Bush Hoyer.
She passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Lifecare Center in Sullivan,
Missouri at the age of 74 years, 9 months, and 27 days.
Shirley was employed for 35 years at Staats Rexall Drug Store and later
worked as a clerk for Brummet’s grocery, also in Cuba, Missouri. She was a
member of the Cuba United Methodist Church. Her hobbies were bowling and
softball.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Gordon L. “Sonny”
Hoyer.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Sally Hoyer and friend Bob Hiam of
St. James, Missouri; nieces, Cynthia and husband Carmel Mouser of St. James,
Missouri and Tamara Linderman of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and
friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, March 10, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. and funeral service
was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba,
Missouri with Rev. Paul Lathum officiating.
Burial at Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with pallbearers Carmel Mouser,
David Rogers, Mike Smith, Craig Mason, Bryn Linderman, and Derek Mercer.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri.



David M. Johnson

David M. Johnson of Sullivan, Missouri was born on October 26, 1946 at
Washington, Missouri to John David and Dorothy (Wilson) Johnson and passed
away at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the age of 62 years.
He was raised in the Stanton, Missouri area and worked in various jobs, which
included the Post Office at St. Clair, Missouri and the assessor’s office in
Union.
On June 6, 1970 he was united in marriage to Mary Narup at Union, Missouri.
He later became employed at the former Zero Manufacturing Company in
Washington as a time study analyst until a disability caused his early
retirement. David honorably served his country during the Vietnam War with
the U. S. Marine Corps. He attained the rank of Lance Corporal and was
decorated with a Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense
Service Medal.
He found pleasure in fishing and hunting, gardening and recently became
involved in the family genealogy. He was a member of the American Legion of
Union, Missouri and the Disabled American Veterans.
He was preceded in death by his father and his parents-in-law, Elmer and
Mabel Narup.
He is survived by his wife of the family home; one son David I. Johnson and
wife Amy of Sullivan, Missouri; one daughter, Diane Terry and husband Tony
of Bourbon, Missouri; his mother, Dorothy Hawkins of St. Clair, Missouri;
one brother, Robert Johnson and wife Brenda of Sullivan, Missouri; two
sisters, Peggy Schmidt and husband Doug of Sullivan, Missouri and Debra
Hawkins and husband Bill of Beaufort, Missouri; five grandchildren, Tony
Terry, Jr., Austin Terry, Derek Johnson, Abby Terry and Grace Johnson;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 3-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at the Eaton
Funeral Home in Sullivan.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from
the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Harry Pryor
officiating. Cremation followed the services.



Helen Estelle Jonas

Helen Estelle Jonas of Steelville, Missouri was born October 13, 1912 in
Cherryville, Missouri to Ed and Mabel (Day) Ives and passed away on Friday,
February 27, 2009 at the Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri at the
age of 96 years.
On June 28, 1936, she was united in marriage in Steelville, Missouri to 
Rudy Fredrick “Fritz” Jonas who preceded her in death on March 26, 1994.
As a young girl, Helen always loved horses and even when she was older
enjoyed driving along the farmland to watch for horses.
In the late 1940’s she and “Fritz” purchased a farm where they raised Black
Angus cattle for several years and they enjoyed farm life.
She and her husband “Fritz” will be remembered as owners of the Jonas Drug
Store for many years.
They were always very giving to the community and individuals when someone
asked for help.
In the year 2000, Helen presented the city of Steelville the keys to her home
on Main Street, which became the Jonas Museum.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Steelville since 1931.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Claude
Ives and Clarence Ives; two sisters, Erma Richter and Glyde Coleman.
She is survived by her sister, Georgia Crawford of Portland, Oregon and
several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was from noon until service time on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at
the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Kevin Farr
officiating.
Music of “Blessed Assurance” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” were sung
by Joyce Vaughn and Barbara Chandler with Wanda Ransom accompanying. Special
memories were shared by Bill Freeman.
Casket bearers were Mike Ransom, John Britton, John Fester, Larry Howdeshell,
Jr., Bill Freeman and Robert Bell.
Committal prayer and burial were in the Steelville Cemetery in Steelville,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.



Clarence Turnbough

Clarence Turnbough of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Steelville, Missouri was
born July 27, 1918 to Wayne and Luettie (Scott) Turnbough in Crawford County,
Missouri and passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Gibbs Care Center in
Steelville, Missouri at the age of 90 years.
In July of 1941, he and Opal Gray were married in Salem, Missouri. She
preceded him in death on November 30, 1995.
Clarence served his country in the U.S. Army.
He was a member of the Carpenters Union #1739 in St. Louis working many
commercial building projects and retiring in 1981.
In years past, he enjoyed trout fishing, hunting and trapping. He and his
wife, Opal, always enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Texas and
Arizona.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Cuba, Missouri, a past member
of the Big Spring IOOF Lodge of St. James and the St. James Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; infant son and daughter;
one brother, Glenn (Juanita) Turnbough; one sister, Pauline (Walter) Walden;
three brothers-in-law, Russell (Virginia) Gray, Earl Gray and Elmer (Edna)
Gray; two sisters-in-law, Helen (Lloyd) Lea and Dorothy Callahan.
He is survived by one brother, Gilbert (Louise) Turnbough of Steelville,
Missouri; two sisters, Frances Guess and Vernice (Hack) Lea, all of
Steelville, Missouri; two brothers-in-law, Lawrence (Maxine) Gray of
Baldwin, Missouri and Cordell Callahan of St. James, Missouri; friend, Betty
Tiner of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2009 at the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Masonic services were held at 7 p.m.
on Friday, March 6, 2009.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Knight and Rev. Bud Sanders
officiating.
Special music of “He Touched Me” and “I Believe In A Hill Called Mt. Calvary”
were sung by Bruce Turnbough and “Till the Storm Passes By” was sung by
Vernon Bradley. Instrumental music was provided by Warren Tiner.
Casket bearers were Jeff Benson, Mike Turnbough, Treff Earney, Gary Lea,
Eddie Gray and Rick Richards. Honorary casket bearers were Henry Hayes, Paul
Hogan, Pat Donahoe and Robert Herberger.
Committal prayer and burial were in the Freeman Cemetery in Cherryville,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in
Steelville, Missouri.



Hilda I. West

Hilda Imogene West of Leasburg was born Monday, February 2, 1914 at Bourbon,
Missouri to the union of Charles Edward and Lula (nee Eldredge) Steuernagel
and passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of
95 years and one month.
Hilda was united in marriage to Bernard L. West on November 27, 1947 at
Steelville, Missouri and to this union four children were born. They were
happily married for 55 years.
Hilda worked as a schoolteacher at Fairview, Sunnyside and Mound Schools in
her younger years. She worked at the Small Arms Plant in St. Louis during
the war. After raising her children she went back to work as a 
substitute schoolteacher and librarian for the Bourbon School District
and retired in 1979 after many years of dedicated service. After retirement
she worked side by side with her husband Bernard farming and raising cattle.
Hilda was the secretary for Lea Cemetery for many years. In her spare time
she enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, baking, playing cards and being
outside. But what she truly enjoyed most was spending time with her family
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Brent West; one
son-in-law, Ernest Sokolowski; one sister, Doris Steuernagel; other relatives
and friends.
She is survived by her son, Barry and wife Kathy West of Leasburg, Missouri;
two daughters, Linda and husband Lester Benne of Chamois, Missouri and Carol
Smith of Leasburg, Missouri; one brother, Joe Steuernagel of Bourbon,
Missouri; six grandchildren, Sheri and husband Steve Nenninger, Mary
Sokolowski, Michael Sokolowski, Crystal and husband Carl Monda, Grant West
and Brent and wife Trinity Smith; seven great grandchildren, Trevor, Nicholas
and Matthew Nenninger, Austin and Evan Monda, Payton and Haiden Smith; other
relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at the Lea Cemetery, Leasburg at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 with Pastor Don Wissman officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.



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