Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 20, 2010



Louis Leon Albin

Louis Leon Albin of Steelville, Missouri was born November 3, 1938 in
Brownington, Missouri to William Franklin and Dorothy Garnett Smith Albin
and passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at his home at the age of 71 years.
On December 27, 1986, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was united in marriage to
Joan Harju Albin.
Louis served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years during the Vietnam War and Cuban
Missile Crisis. During that time, he did a tour of Asia including
Philippines, Japan and Beijing. He transferred to Fleet Reserve and served
almost six years and then retiring on October 1, 1986 for a total of 30 years
at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer.
He had many hobbies which consisted of shooting and buying guns, taking
things apart, watching X-Files and murder mysteries, giving the news and
weather to all who were interested and venturing to junk yards. Most of all
he loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest by spending his time with his
grandchildren and spoiling them.
He is survived by his wife, Joan of Steelville, Missouri; six sons, Louis
Albin, Jr. of California, Jeff Winner, Steven (Heather) Albin and Wade
(Johnetta) Albin, all of Steelville, Missouri, Michael Winner of Arizona
and Matt Whetten of Parker, Colorado; five daughters, Jeanine (Brian Becker
of Halstead, Kansas, Michelle Albin of Colorado, Annette Albin of St. James,
Missouri, Stacey (Lance) Curtis and Ashley Albin, all of Steelville,
Missouri; three brothers, Forest Albin and Frank Albin of Clinton, Missouri
and Donald “Pete” Albin of Windsor, Missouri; two sisters, Shirley Albin of
Green Ridge, Missouri and Dorothy Rodriquez of Clinton, Missouri;
18 grandchildren, Austin, Parker, Brody, Ayden, Kimberly, Calvin, Cody,
Taylor, Tyler, Devin, Kiersten, Cordell, Allison, Kyle, Ryan, Colin, Aspen
and Haven; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Father James
Finder officiating. Special music of “Be Not Afraid” and “On Eagles Wings”
were sang and played by Deloris Bell. Special memories were shared by
daughter, Stacey Curtis.
Military honors were given by the U.S. Navy and the Missouri Patriot Guard.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.


Ray Benson

Ray Benson of Potosi, Missouri was born on September 10, 1915 at Potosi,
Missouri to John William Benson and Idabelle (Hayes) Benson and passed away
May 14, 2010 at the Parkland Hospital at the age of 94 years, 8 months and
4 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Idabelle Benson;
his wife, Mildred J. Benson; two brothers, Albert Benson and Arthur Benson;
four sisters, Edna Proctor, Mildred Jenkins, Helen Sisk and Becky Gibson and
a great grandchild, Toby Robart.
He is survived by three sons, John Benson and wife Ruth Ann of Potosi,
Missouri, Robert “Bob” Benson and wife Eleanor of Potosi, Missouri and Dale
Benson and wife Marylyn of St. James, Missouri; daughter, Mary Ann Thurman
and husband John of Bonne Terre, Missouri; 19 grandchildren; 34 great
grandchildren; 18 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, May 17, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the DeClue Family
Chapel with Elder Leonard Compton officiating.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Benson, Randy Benson, Tyler Benson, Allen Woods,
John Waller, Buck Benson and John Short.
Interment and final prayers were held at Redbud Memorial Gardens.
All arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue
Family Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.


Geneva Edith Green

Geneva Edith Green, nee Conaway of Sullivan, Missouri, formerly of Cherry-
ville, Missouri was born February 20, 1920 at Cherryville, Missouri to Irvin
Jesse Conaway and Lena Hazel (Martin) Conaway and passed away Friday,
May 7, 2010 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri at the age
of 90 years.
On December 13, 1941 she and Clyde Green were married and to this union
five children were born.
After 27 years, Geneva retired in 1982 from Brown Shoe Company.
Geneva was a member of Center Ridge Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed reading,
quilting, embroidering and camping, liked to watch the St. Louis Cardinals
and one of their biggest fans.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Lena Conaway; her
husband, Clyde; one great grandson, Eric Allen; three brothers, Luther
Conaway and wife Emily, Lawrence Conaway and Noel Conaway; brothers-in-law,
Leo Brown, John Green and wife Mabel, Thomas Green, Floyd Green and wife
Gladys, Delmar Green and wife Marie, Preston Green and Thurman Green; two
sisters-in-law, Della Hewkin and husband Arthur and Wilma Hines; and one
son-in-law, Gary Turnbough.
She is survived by three sons, Dan Green and wife Linda of Steelville,
Missouri, Bob Green and wife Gail of Cherryville, Missouri and Lindell Green
and wife Sheron of Cuba, Missouri; two daughters, Darlene Turnbough of
Cherryville, Missouri and Rosalie Calkins and husband Gary of Sullivan,
Missouri; two brothers, Irvin Conaway Jr. and wife Mary of Cherryville,
Missouri and Rev. Paul Conaway and wife Mildred of Cuba, Missouri; one
sister, Lorraine Brown of Owensville, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Mildred
Conaway and Velma Conaway of Cherryville, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jimmie
Hines of Illinois; 13 grandchildren, Melody (Tim) Allen, Jeff (Tonya)
Turnbough, Kip (Tracy) Turnbough, Kelly (Randy) Hartley, Amber (Joseph)
Speeney, Shawn (Diane) Green, Natasha Green, Seth Green, Lynn Green, Ann
Fulliam, Laura (Raymond) Miller, Garanette (Dr. Brian) Edwards and Marty
Calkins; 22 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett
Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Britton-
Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Harrison Brown
and Rev. Bob Coleman officiating.
Special piano music of “In the Garden” was played by granddaughter, Melody
Allen and piano music of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow” was played by
granddaughter, Amber (Green) Speeney. A medley of songs was sung by
Rev. Bob Coleman accompanied on piano by Shirley Brown.
Scripture was read by Pastor Harrison Brown and committal prayer was by
Pastor Duncan Skyles.
Burial was in the Davisville Cemetery at Davisville, Missouri.
Casket bearers were Brian Edwards, Marty Calkins, Seth Green, Shawn Green,
Jeff Turnbough and Kip Turnbough. Honorary casket bearers were Randy
Hartley, Joe Speeney, Raymond Miller and Tim Allen.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of
Steelville, Missouri.


Jerry Randall Jones, Jr.

Jerry Randall Jones, Jr. of Bourbon, Missouri passed away on Monday,
May 3, 2010 at the age of 46 years.
“JR,” as he was known to friends and family, was an Army veteran from both
the active service and the National Guard, having served for several years
in the chemical field. JR enjoyed a multitude of activities and spent much
of his time riding his motorcycle. As an avid hunter and gun enthusiast; he
loved and appreciated the outdoors. He had an innate ability to make those
around him laugh, with a wonderful sense of humor and wit.
JR went to school in Kentucky, having attended Deming High School in
Mt. Olivet and Eastern Kentucky University. He was talented in a many areas,
having worked not only in the military, but also as an electrician,
healthcare worker and security professional.
JR devoted himself in later years to mentoring his nephew Jonathan. While
JR suffered physically in recent years due to a motorcycle accident, his
spirit and desire showed true as he overcame his obstacles to enjoy the
activities he loved.
He is survived by his father, Jerry Randall Jones, Sr. and wife Shirley of
Owensville, Missouri; his mother, Linda Sartin of Maysville, Kentucky; three
brothers, Duane Edward Jones and wife Laurie of Humble, Texas, Jamie Randall
Jones of Memphis, Tennessee, and Michael Lee Jones of Flemingsburg, Kentucky;
two sisters, Anna Mae Smith of Robertson County, Kentucky, and Jacqueline
Marie Bligh and husband Ben of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be private at a future date.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home.


John Carl Landing

John Carl Landing of Leasburg, Missouri was born in Franklin County, Missouri
to John and Sarah (Taylor) Landing on August 28, 1926 and passed away on
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at the age of 83 years.
Carl, as he was known by family and friends, honorably served his country
with the United States Army from January 5, 1945 to March 6, 1947.
He was united in marriage to Frances Cuneio and one daughter was born to
their union.
Carl was employed by the former International Shoe Company, owned a service
station and was also employed by Meramec Mining Company, Wright Tree Service,
Schatz Underground for many years, and lastly Strauser Drug.
Carl loved to travel especially to Colorado, his favorite place. He always had
a travel trailer and spent most weekends at various lakes around Missouri.
He taught everyone how to water ski and spent many hours in the hot sun
circling his grandchildren, nieces and nephews with the boat. He also enjoyed
hunting, fishing and was an avid card player, especially Rummy and Rook. He
was always competitive and was never known to have lost a game of Badminton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sarah Landing and one
brother, Joseph Landing.
He is survived by one daughter, Carla Beckett and husband Richard of Sullivan,
Missouri; three grandchildren, Brian Beckett and wife Tricia of Sullivan,
Missouri, John Beckett and wife Abbey of Camdenton, Missouri, Brandon Beckett
of Sullivan, Missouri; four great grandchildren, Kayla, J.C., Karsen and
Kacey Beckett; one sister, Mary Gaskill of Sullivan, Missouri; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was from 4:30-8 p.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the Chapel of the
Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral Services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the
Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Scott
Perry officiating.
Burial was at the Cave Spring Cemetery in Sullivan, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan,
Missouri.


Ira Ross Licklider

Ira Ross Licklider of Belle, Missouri was born on September 15, 1926 in
Cuba, Missouri to Jacob Cook Licklider and Clara Myrtle Creek Licklider
and passed away Friday evening, May 14, 2010 in the Eldon Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center at the age of 83 years.
Ira was married to Lille Etta McKune on June 21, 1947 and to this union
four children were born, Dennis, Gary, Lois and Kay. Etta passed away May
of 1988.
On January 4, 1992 Ira married Bernice Schaller. Bernice had two sons,
Ronnie and Gary.
Ira worked in the shoe factory, as a construction worker in St. Louis, in
clay mines and retired as a kiln operator at the Allied Chemical Plant in
Owensville, Missouri.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Owensville VFW
Post.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Licklider; brothers and sisters,
Herman Licklider, Alliene Conley, infant Ola Licklider, Iretta Spurgeon,
Sylvia Jost, Chester Licklider, Les Licklider, Lucille Dunakey and Lee Roy
Licklider.
He is survived by his wife, Bernice; daughters, Kay Renstrom and husband
Art of Martinsburg, Missouri and Lois Altemeyer and husband Roger of
Owensville, Missouri; son, Dennis Licklider and wife Alberta of Holts
Summit, Missouri; two step sons, Ronnie Schaller and wife Chris of Tennessee
and Gary Schaller and wife Barbara of Belle, Missouri; 15 grandchildren;
13 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Sassmann Funeral Home, Bland,
Missouri.
Services were Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. from the Zion Evangelical
Free Church, Bland, Missouri.
Interment in the Countryside Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements under the direction of the Sassmann Funeral Home, Bland,
Missouri.


Bessie Aleine Macormic

Bessie Aleine Macormic of Rolla, Missouri was born in Dixon, Missouri on
June 25, 1919 to Charles and Bessie (Dodge) McDowell and passed away on
Friday, May 7, 2010 at the age of 90 years.
When able, Aleine attended the Calvary Assembly of God in Rolla, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Bessie McDowell; her
husbands, Marvin “Bud” Williams and Floyd “Philio” Macormic; stepson, Joe
Williams; son-in-law, Lindy Holmes; six sisters; two brothers and one
great grandson.
She is survived by her son, Robert Light and wife Yvonne of Belle, Missouri;
daughter, Patsy Jo Holmes of Rolla, Missouri; stepson, John Williams and
wife Jenny of St. James, Missouri; stepdaughter, Rosemary Wercenski of White
Lakes, Minnesota; three sisters, Marjorie Daniels of St. James, Missouri,
Rometa Murphy of Springfield, Missouri and Lois Scales of Texas; seven
grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 10 great great grandchildren; other
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Sunday, May 9, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. at the Null & Son
Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri.
Funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the Null & Son
Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri with Pastor Danny Kemp officiating.
Interment followed in the Roach Cemetery in Doolittle, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home of Rolla,
Missouri.


Julia E. Marchi

Julia E. Marchi of Rosati, Missouri was born in St. Louis Missouri on
July 29, 1914 to Sabatino and Celelia (Contini) Marchi and passed away
May 9, 2010 at the Cuba Manor Nursing Center in Cuba, Missouri at the age
of 95 years.
Julia was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Rosati, Missouri.
She was a member of the Ladies Sodality and was active in the church and
the community.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sabatino and Celelia Marchi; five
brothers; sister; sister-in-law, Lena Marchi and nephew, Louis Marchi.
She is survived by her niece, Shirley Byrd and husband Don of Jefferson
City, Missouri; nephew, Donald Marchi of Leawood, Kansas; niece-in-law,
Marie Marchi of St. James, Missouri; great nieces and nephews, Charlotte
Wynn, Debbie Hughes, Lisa Hughes, Mendy Marchi, Donnie Byrd, Jeff Byrd,
Davis Byrd, Brian Byrd, Deanne Bokinsky; 11 great great nieces and nephews;
four great great great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary on
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral Mass was held Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 10 a.m. in the St. Anthony
Catholic Church with Father Charles Pardee officiating.
Interment in the St. Anthony Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary.


Ernest L. Pope, Jr.

Ernest L. Pope, Jr. of St. James, Missouri was born on July 7, 1928 in
Washington, D.C. to Ernest L. Pope, Sr. and Gladys (McFarland) Pope and
passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at the age of 81 years.
Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in WWII and the Korean
War. He was an avid Red Cross volunteer in many locations around the world.
He is survived by two sons, Stewart Lee Pope and wife Jennie of St. James,
Missouri and Shawn Patrick Pope of Rolla, Missouri; five grandchildren,
Jamie Pope, Laura Johnson, Ben White, Ryan Pope and Shawn David Pope; other
relatives and friends.
A graveside service with full military honors was conducted at 2 p.m. on
Friday, May 14, 2010 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in St. James,
Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla,
Missouri.


Janet Sue Richards

Janet Sue Richards of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on October 20, 1962 at
Farmington, Missouri to William DeClue and Gracie (Beck) DeClue and passed
away May 12, 2010 at Bonne Terre, Missouri at the age of 47 years, 6 months
and 22 days.
Janet will be remembered as a kind and gentle person. She was a caring wife,
mother and grandmother as well as a devoted pet owner. She spent her recent
life in daily prayer for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by
her parents, William and Gracie DeClue and a granddaughter, Azalea Anne
Fleming.
She is survived by her husband, Terry Richards of Mineral Point; daughter,
Crystal Fleming and husband Ryan of Ballwin, Missouri; son, Christopher
Richards of St. Genevieve, Missouri; sister, Judy Owens of Potosi, Missouri;
four brothers Bobby DeClue and wife Georgia of Desoto, Missouri; Billy DeClue
and wife Joyce of Steelville, Missouri, John DeClue of Cherryville, Missouri
and Jim DeClue of Potosi, Missouri; two grandchildren, Ian Fleming and Prairie
Fleming; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, May 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the DeClue Family
Chapel with Rev. Rick Wade officiating.
Pallbearers were Dakota McMahan, Jordan Richards, Brad Turnbough, Kyle
Turnbough, Robbie Warden, Eric DeClue and Bill DeClue.
Interment and final prayers were held at Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the DeClue Family Funeral Home, Potosi,
Missouri.


Charles W. Smith

Charles W. Smith of St. Louis, Missouri formerly of Cuba, Missouri was born
to Charles A. and Alice (Wallace) Smith on March 4, 1916 in Crocker, Missouri
and passed away Friday, May 7, 2010 at Delmar Gardens South County in
St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 94 years.
Charles was a retiree of Wagner Electric Company in St. Louis, Missouri. He
was a member of Lebanon Lodge #77 A.F. & A.M. and a 33 degree member of the
Scottish Rite. He enjoyed working in the garden, square dancing and spending
the winter months in Texas.
He was preceded death by his parents, Charles and Alice Smith; wife, Bertha
Smith; sister-in-law, Eula Martin; other relatives and friends.
He is survived by three sisters-in-law, Maxine Sellers of St. Louis,
Missouri, Louise McLeod of Liberty, Missouri and Sara Hargis of Camden Point,
Missouri; seven nephews and two nieces, Gary Sellers of Poplar Bluff,
Missouri and Larry Sellers of St. Louis, Missouri, David Hargis of Camden
Point, Missouri, Sonia Overton of Dearborn, Missouri, Dennis McLeod of
Liberty, Missouri and Michael McLeod of Houston, Texas, Janet Moore of
Defiance, Missouri, Jim Martin of Florida and Donald Martin of Arizona;
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 11 a.m. until time of
funeral service 1 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor
Paul Lathum, officiating.
Interment followed at the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Missouri.



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