Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 12, 2004

Eula Bernice Carl

Eula Bernice Carl nee Payne was born Tuesday, July 24, 1917 at Viburnum, 
Missouri, a daughter to the late Charles Payne and Eura (Mincher) Payne. 
Bernice entered eternal rest Sunday, May 2, 2004 while at Stone Crest 
Health Care in Viburnum, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 8 
days.
On August 16, 1933, Bernice was united in marriage to Reldon Carl in 
Viburnum, Missouri. They enjoyed over 60 wonderful years together until 
Reldon's passing on March 28, 1994. From this union, five sons and five 
daughters were born.
Bernice professed her faith in Jesus Christ and attended Lookout Assembly 
Church. She loved to listen to gospel music. Bernice loved her children, 
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She 
always called her grandchildren her babies. She would often put "little" 
in front of their names when speaking of them.
Bernice always thought that her 17th birthday was a particularly special 
day as that was the day her first child, Rosemary, was born. She loved to 
cook and enjoyed cooking for everyone. Bernice can best be described as a 
friend to all. She honestly and genuinely cared for everyone she would 
meet. She had a wonderful way of making all that knew her feel so very 
special. Bernice will always be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
In addition to her parents and husband, Bernice is preceded in death by 
her son, Charles Carl, son-in-law Barry Lynn Stulce, sister and 
brother-in-law Beulah and Floyd McKay, and great grandson Brandon 
Sherrill.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her beloved children: 
Rosemary Gillam and husband Herb of Viburnum, Missouri; Dale Carl and wife 
Patsy of St. Joseph, Missouri; Judy Prater and husband Bill of Redford, 
Missouri; Richard Carl and wife Nancy of Cuba, Missouri; Mariam Smith and 
husband Gene of Black, Missouri; Lynn Chandler and husband Ronnie of 
Belleview, Missouri; Aaron "Buddy" Carl and friend Brenda of Viburnum, 
Missouri; Billy Carl and wife Sharon of Black, Missouri; and Phyllis 
Stulce of Springfield, Missouri.
Daughter-in-law Betty Johnson of Black, Missouri; sister-in-law Naomi 
Gruschka and husband Heinz of Kansas City, Missouri; 26 grandchildren, 61 
great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; 
cousins; other relatives and many friends.
Eula Bernice Carl lay in state 3-8 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, at the 
Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in the Britton 
Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Chandler officiating. Musical selections were 
provided by Sharon Hedrick, Linda Hayworth and Terry Chandler.
Honoring their grandmother as pallbearers were Daniel Carl, Marty Carl, 
Mickey Carl, Mike Carl, Scott Chandler, Jimmy Gillam, Joey Gillam, Eric 
Gregory, Steve Prater, Mark Smith and Brad Stulce.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Brothers Funeral Home, 
Steelville, Missouri.


Marion L. Hensler

Marion L. Hensler of Cuba, Missouri was born on January 22, 1932 at Creve 
Coeur, Missouri to the union of Frank Charles Hensler and Helen Katherine 
Delagadell Hensler and passed away on May 6, 2004 at the Missouri Baptist 
Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 72 years, 3 months and 14 
days.
On July 7, 1956 Marion was united in marriage to Cathern Gianfrancesco in 
Overland, Missouri. One son, David, and three daughters, Denise, Teresa 
and Tamara, were born to this union. They have been happily married for 47 
years.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Teresa 
Holtmann and Tamara Middendorf, two grandchildren Brandon Middendorf and 
Cristen Holtmann, one brother Raymond Hensler and two sisters, Betty 
Frederick and Doris Hensler.
Marion was inducted into the Army of the United States of America and was 
honorably discharged on October 19, 1952. He served in the Korean 
Conflict.
He was a member of the Holy Cross Church in Cuba, Cuba Knights of 
Columbus, past Commander of American Legion Post No. 213 and past 
President of the Local 5847 Postal Union.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted 
wife, Cathern Hensler; son David L. Hensler and wife Shannon; daughter 
Denise Cochran and husband Michael; five brothers Eugene Hensler and wife 
Esther, Kenneth Hensler and wife Mary, Robert Hensler and wife Janet, 
Frank Hensler Jr. and Thomas Hensler and wife Tina; four sisters Dorothy 
Sandoz and husband Roy, Shirley Coyne, Alice Raney and husband Ed, and 
Jane Farmer and husband Jerry; 10 grandchildren, two great grandchildren; 
nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Marion was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great 
grandfather, brother, uncle, good friend to all who knew him and will be 
sadly missed.
Marion L. Hensler was in state at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri on Friday, May 7, 2004 where Knights of Columbus services and a 
wake service was held.
Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross Church of Cuba, Missouri on Saturday, 
May 8, 2004 at 10 a.m. with Father James Finder officiating. Interment was 
in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, 
Missouri.


Rick Hopwood

Rick Hopwood of Bourbon, Missouri was born on January 27, 1955 in Bourbon, 
Missouri to the union of William Fred and Dorothy Ray Hopwood and passed 
away on May 3, 2004 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at 
the age of 49 years, 3 months and 6 days.
Rick was preceded in death by his father William Fred Hopwood.
Rick enjoyed warm sunny days and fishing. As time passed he became a man 
who could tell a fisherman's tale and bring home the catch of the day.
He also enjoyed the baseball and football seasons. Rick enjoyed collecting 
old truck replica models and his family life was very dear to his heart. 
He will be truly missed by all.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his loving 
daughter, Stacey Brummet and husband John Michael; mother Dorothy Hopwood; 
two brothers Eugene Hopwood and wife Sandy and Russell Hopwood and wife 
Lisa.
Three sisters, Brenda Courtouise and husband Lonnie, Sharon Hopwood, and 
Karen Flowers and husband Arnold; two granddaughters, Britnee Perry and 
Jordan Brummet; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
Rick was a loving father, son, brother, brother-in-law, grandfather, 
uncle, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Rick L. Hopwood was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri 
where funeral services were held on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 1 p.m. with 
Rev. Hugh Stogsdill officiating.
Interment was in the Delhi Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, 
Cuba, Missouri.


James J. Mullally Jr.

James "Jim" Mullally Jr., long associated with Anheuser-Busch Inc., died 
Thursday, April 29, 2004 at St. Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri 
after a long illness. He was 74.
Mr. Mullally was born in St. Louis, Missouri to James J. Mullally Sr. and 
Betty Mullally (nee Sullivan) on March 4, 1930. Mr. Mullally attended 
Little Flower grade school in Richmond Heights, and then Maplewood High 
School. Mr. Mullally served in United States Navy during the Korean War 
aboard the USS Meredith.
After the war, Mr. Mullally married Ann E. Price of St. Louis and began a 
long career with Anheuser-Busch.
Mr. Mullally held various sales positions which led Jim and his growing 
family from St. Louis to residences in San Antonio, Texas, Baton Rouge, 
Louisiana, Houston, Texas, and then back to St. Louis. Jim's position upon 
return to St. Louis was that of Military Export Sales Manager, overseeing 
the shipment and delivery of Anheuser-Busch products to our military bases 
in Europe, the far East and southeast Asia.
Having traveled the world many times in this capacity, Mr. Mullally was 
ready to plant his roots, and in 1974 was afforded the opportunity to 
purchase an Anheuser-Busch distributorship in Cuba, Missouri.
Crawford County is where Jim spent the last 30 years of his life, with his 
wife Ann and eventually all three of their children. With Ann and his 
three children, Jim III, Kathy and Kevin, Mullally Distributing Company, 
Inc. evolved into a successful and respected distributor of Anheuser-Busch 
products. In 1987 Jim and Ann moved their residence to their farm outside 
of Steelville and, after turning the business reins over to their sons 
some 10 years ago, spent most of their time at "The Farm."
Mr. Mullally was preceded in death by his son James J. Mullally III. He is 
survived by his wife Ann, daughter Kathy and son Kevin; Kathy's husband 
John and grandchildren John, Lucy, Lauren; Kevin's wife Sally and 
grandchildren Sean, Colin and Kevin; brothers Robert (Bob) Mullally and 
wife Joan; R. Pearse Mullally and wife Pat; and numerous nieces and 
nephews, friends and associates.
Visitation was held Sunday, May 2, 2004 at Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, 
Missouri. Funeral services were Monday, May 3, 2004 at Holy Cross Catholic 
Church at 11 a.m. with Father James Finder officiating. Interment at Holy 
Cross Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the James J. Mullally Jr. Memorial 
Cuba High School Track Fund, c/o Cuba Banking Center, 700 N. Franklin 
Street, Cuba, MO 65453.
All arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.


Thomas Logan Riley

Thomas Logan Riley was born Thursday, October 5, 1944 in Waukegan, 
Illinois and departed this life at his home in Steelville, Missouri on 
Saturday, May 1, 2004 at the age of 59 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Thomas married Jeannine Marie Shook on November 10, 1967 in Waukegan, 
Illinois, living there most of their married life until moving to 
Steelville, Missouri in 1996.
Thomas worked as a mechanic at the Doe Run Mining Company until his health 
failed him. Tom and Jean attended the Centerpoint Baptist Church from time 
to time and he recently accepted the Lord as his savior at his home. Tom 
loved motorcycles, horses and driving stock cars. He owned a tree service 
business in Waukegan, Illinois before moving to Steelville, Missouri.
Thomas is preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Kenyon Graham.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Jeannine of the 
home; his mother; his father Joseph Riley and wife Marge of Gurnee, 
Illinois; two sons Scott Shook and wife Faye of Steelville, Missouri and 
Chad Riley of Aurora, Illinois.
One brother Ronnie Riley and wife Jill of Waukegan, Illinois; 
sister-in-law Sandra Graham of Waukegan, Illinois; special uncle Clifford 
Phelps of Waukegan, Illinois; and special niece Michele Heikenfeld and 
husband Matt of Beach Port, Illinois.
Six grandchildren Joshua Shook, Scott Shook Jr., Anthony Riley, Chaday 
Riley, Christina Moss, and Rachel Summerford; one great grandchild Davin 
Moss; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends all who will 
sadly miss and fondly remember Thomas Logan Riley.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 
May 3, 2004 at the Liberty Methodist Church east of Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2004 at the Liberty 
Methodist Church with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Scott Shook gave 
a eulogy and asked for family and friends to make any comments of 
remembrance they had of his dad.
Pallbearers were Scott Shook, Scott Shook Jr., Joshua Shook, Chad Riley, 
Matt Heikenfeld, and Mike Robinson. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery 
east of Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of 
Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. 


Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the 
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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