Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of June 14, 2017 Mark Boyle Jr. Mark Boyle Jr. of St. James, Missouri was born April 27, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Mark Francis and Margarite Clancy Boyle Sr. and passed away Saturday June 3, 2017 at the age of 88 years. On September 14, 1977, in Pfronten, Bavaria, Germany, he was united in marriage to Erika Unsinn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Margarite Boyle Sr.; one brother, Donald Boyle; and infant sister, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Erika Boyle of St. James, Missouri; son, Michael Patric Boyle and wife Candace of Springfield, Missouri; daughter, Doloris Maier and her spouse and children of Augsburg, Germany; three grandchildren, Robyn, Jennifer and Kevin; other relatives and friends. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. James, Missouri with Father Judge officiating. Burial with full military honors was at the Ft. Leonard Wood Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Diane Lea Church Diane Lea Church of Clinton, Missouri was born June 10, 1955 in St. James, Missouri to Allen P. and Betty L. Grotha and passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at the age of 61 years. She was baptized at the St. James Christian Church on June 13, 1965. She graduated from John F. Hodge High School and moved to Jefferson City, Missouri where she met her husband. On September 13, 1975, she married Gary W. Church and moved to the Clinton, Missouri area. Diane was very involved in the lives of her two daughters and eight grandchildren. She had a love for her horses, her dogs and the country life. Her identical twin sister, Donna, moved to the area two years ago and they enjoyed spending time together. Diane worked at Clearfield Cheese for numerous years and spent 17 years working for the Calhoun R-8 School District. She retired from the district in 2016, but remained active in the school community and had recently joined the school board. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Grotha. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Gary Church; daughters, Amy Freiwald (Michael) and Brook Hartgrave (Ben); grandchildren, Courtney Supernaw (Tyler), Kaylin Montaleone, Olivia Freiwald, Brennan Hartgrave, Reese Hartgrave, Derik Hartgrave, Avery Hartgrave and Sierra Hartgrave; mother, Betty L. Grotha; sisters Donna Brannan (Steve) and Beth Bock (Michael); brothers, Richard Grotha (Debbie), Michael Grotha and Greg Grotha; mother-in-law, Shirley T. Church; other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri. John Joseph Hunter IV John Joseph Hunter IV of Salem, Missouri was born on January 29, 1959 in Rolla, Missouri to John Joseph and Wanda Fay Duncan Hunter III and passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the age of 58 years. He was united in marriage to Rita Fay Bobbit on July 22, 1995 in St. James, Missouri. John was a proud member of Winkler Baptist Church. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and repairing cars. He also enjoyed working around the home and in the yard with his wife Rita. He worked at Manchester Package as a supervisor for 24 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John Joseph Hunter III. He is survived by his wife, Rita Fay Hunter of Salem Missouri; mother, Wanda Fay Hunter of St. James Missouri; two daughters, Rebecca Fay Bridges and husband, Malcolm of West Plains, Missouri and Felicia Renee Studeny and husband, Allan of Bourbon, Missouri; three sons, Carson Tyler Hunter and fianceŽ Kristen Chambers of St. James Missouri, Christopher Michael Hunter of St. James Missouri and James Frederick Wasson and companion, Desirae Hickernell of Salem, Missouri; two sisters, Karen Brazzil and her husband Steve of St James Missouri and Connie Sievert and husband Mark of Columbia, Missouri; brother, Robert Allen Hunter and fiance Sandra of St James Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Winkler Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Lea officiating. Burial was at the Ozark Hills Memorial Garden in Rolla, Missouri. Pallbearers Brent Booker, David Booker, Louie Henry, Drew Friede, Ed Carter and Brandon Berry. Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Donna Mae Kenagy Donna Mae Kenagy (nee Cooper) of Cuba, Missouri was born on Saturday, November 14, 1953 at Mountain View, Missouri to William "Bill" Edward and Bonnie "Ilene" (nee Sanders) Cooper and passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 63 years. Donna worked at the Town and Country Bank of Bourbon, Missouri for many years and for the last 30 years she was the owner and operator of Lay Bonded Title Insurance Agency, Steelville. On October 25, 1986 she married R. Brooks Kenagy. Donna was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church of Cuba, Missouri and was a faithful and strong Catholic. Donna believed that faith, family, friends and love were the pivotal keys to a happy life. She never wavered in her faith, even while battling cancer for the last 10 years. Her and Brooks never turned down an opportunity to entertain and family barbecues were often attended by the many friends that their kids. After breaking bread with the Kenagy's you were no longer friends, you were family. Donna and Brooks enjoyed their 31 years together, traveling the world after raising five kids. Their most favorite memories were made in St. Martin, where they spent most of the month of March each year. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ilene Cooper. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Brooks Kenagy of the home; five children, Stephanie Cottrell and husband Chuck Surdyke of Cuba, Missouri, Trenton Kenagy of New York, New York, Elicia and husband Tyrone Bailey of St. Louis, Missouri, Sean and wife Jordan Kenagy of Virginia and Allison Kenagy and companion Jimmy Milner of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Hannah and Chase Cottrell, Brooks and Reagan Kenagy, Amya Bailey and one more on the way; two brothers, Ronnie and wife Michelle Cooper of Elkins, Arkansas and JR and wife Jacque Cooper of Little Flock, Arkansas; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Celebration of Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Holy Cross Catholic in Cuba, Missouri with Father Rich Boever and Father James Finder as celebrants. Pallbearers were Sean Kenagy, Rick Weaver, Ryan Cooper, Kasey Cooper, Chase Cottrell and Tyrone Bailey. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Perkins, Chuck Surdyke and Jimmy Milner. Interment and prayers followed at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Donald Elbert Lyerla Donald Elbert Lyerla of Cuba, Missouri was born to Leland and Myrtle (Sisk) Lyerla on January 15, 1930 in Alto Pass, Illinois and passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Donald married Wonetta Elizabeth Radford on October 14, 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. That same year, he joined the United States Army and honorably served during the Korean War. Donald retired in 1992 from Scott Lee Heating and Cooling. He enjoyed listening to music his entire life. He loved to play darts, washers, pool and corn hole with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved woodworking and going antiquing with his wife, daughter and son-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Myrtle Lyerla; infant brother, Ralph Lyerla; brother, Herschel Lyerla; and sisters, Frieda Qualls, Bonnie Sheets and Thelma Skaggs. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Wonetta Lyerla of Cuba, Missouri; son, Donald Lyerla of Bland, Missouri; daughter, Rhonda (Carl) VanMeter of Cuba, Missouri; five grandchildren, Eric, Aaron, Sara, Jessica and Ian; six great-grandchildren, Zeth, Destiny, Jenell, Zandar, Aliya and Aydin; brothers, Victor (Glenda) Lyerla of Phenix City, Alabama, Harold (Lawanda) Lyerla of Alto Pass, Illinois, Curtis Lyerla of Cobden, Illinois, Jim (Brenda) Lyerla of Alto Pass, Illinois; sisters, Sherry (Rob) Wofford and Shelba Vandergraph of Farmington, Missouri; other relatives and friends. In keeping with his wishes, Donald was cremated. A time of sharing will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 10-11 a.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Inurnment will follow at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Pamela K. Nichols Pamela K. Nichols (nee Tarnowski) of Cuba, Missouri was born on Tuesday, November 9, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Stanley J. and Dolores M. Caldwell Tarnowski and passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the age of 68 years, 6 months and 29 days. Pamela was a very talented artist and attended Florissant Valley Jr. College where she studied Art Education. She was a graphic designer for several businesses in St. Louis, Missouri and also worked as a data collector at one time for the Government Census Bureau. After moving to Cuba, Missouri during the 1980's, Pamela opened a business, 'Mr. Cubee' selling Hawaiian shaved ice cones. She later owned and operated for several years the Cuba route for the St. Louis Post Dispatch and St. Louis Globe Democrat. She was preceded in death by her father, Stanley Tarnowski; and nephew, Jason Tarnowski. She is survived by her son, Robert Nichols of Buckner, Missouri; mother, Dolores M. Tarnowski of Cuba, Missouri; brothers, S. Joseph (Deborah) Tarnowski of West Chester, Pennyslvania, Stephen A. (Barbara) Tarnowski of Columbia, Missouri and Richard G. (Kathi) Tarnowski of Owensville, Missouri; grandson, Jesse Nichols of Buckner, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 10 a.m,.-noon at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at noon at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Doyle Wools officiating. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Mary O'Leary Mary O'Leary (nee McClarnon) of Cuba, Missouri was born on Wednesday, June 18, 1930 in Lock Springs, Missouri to Jewell M. and Lou Etta Herbert McClarnon and passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 22 days. She married Louis F. "Bud" O'Leary in St. Louis, Missouri on November 26, 1949 and to this union five children were born. Mary and Bud lived many years at Indian Hills where they made many friends and Mary was a member of the Garden Club. She loved working in her flower beds and watching the St. Louis Cardinal ball team. She was previously active in the prayer group at Amazing Grace Church, Cuba. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Family was very important to her and she will be missed greatly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewell and Lou Etta McClarnon; husband, Louis F. "Bud" O'Leary; son, Dennis M. O'Leary; daughter, Mary Lou Akley; brother, Marshall (Anne)?McClarnon; brother-in-law, John Sears; and son-in-law, Kevin Killeen. She is survived by her daughters, Connie (Ron) Henschen of New Melle, Missouri, Barbara (Gary) Pate of Wright City, Missouri and Sandy Killeen of Cuba, Missouri; sister, Jean Sears of Ellisville, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Tanis (Marcus) Bast, Tara (Scottie) Russell, Marcus Pate, Ryan Ellebracht, Matt Killeen, Tiffany (Jordan) Gorecki, Mandy (Matt) Brinson and Joshua (Amber) Pate; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service at noon on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Hugh McNary officiating. Burial was at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Joe Milton Riling Jr. Joe Milton Riling Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on Monday, November 23, 1959 in San Jose, California to Joe Milton Riling Sr. and Patricia Merle Tomlinson Riling and passed away on Monday, June 5, 2017 at the age of 57 years, 6 months and 13 days. Joe was a self-employed dental technician in Cuba, Missouri for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers football team. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Riling Sr. and Patricia Riling; and niece, Emerald Starr Lee. He is survived by his children, Joe Riling III of Rolla, Missouri, Brian Riling of Cuba, Missouri and Brittany Riling of Rolla, Missouri; brother, Andrew (Tina) Riling of Sullivan, Missouri; sister, Trudie Hill and partner Roger of Rolla, Missouri; grand- daughter, Cash Deborah Lacy of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Thursday, June 8, 2017 from noon-2 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Service was Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jim Moore officiating. Burial was at the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Carolyn S. Roberts Carolyn S. Roberts of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 76 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Gladys Ogle Jones; son, Jon Roberts; grandson, Curt Pinnell; and five brothers, Jim, George, Ivan, Richard and Delbert Jones. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Roberts of Sullivan, Missouri; three children, Kathy Roberts of Sullivan, Missouri, Kim (Greg) Pinnell of Sullivan, Missouri and Rich (Dawn) Roberts of Bourbon, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Marissa (Kent) Jones of Leasburg, Missouri, Jennifer (Jared) Clark of Washington, Missouri, Johnny Roberts of Farmington, Missouri, Lyndsey (Chris) Douglas of Washington, Missouri, Lyssa (Josh) Kitcher of Union, Missouri and Haleigh and Caleb Roberts of Bourbon, Missouri; nine great grand- children, Emma, Noah, Masin, Emma, Boston, Brynn, Ashlynn, Jensen and Hudson; one brother, Robert Jones; three sisters-in-law, Doll and Virginia Jones and Charleen Perschbacher; one brother-in-law, Roy Mattox of Bedford, Virginia; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2017 at the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Charlie Idleman and Pastor Ed Carter officiating. Interment followed in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Edgar Ellis "Ed" Watson Edgar Ellis "Ed" Watson of Cuba, Missouri was born Thursday, August 8, 1929 at Clinton, Missouri to John T. and Goldie (nee Windes) Watson and passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the age of 87 years. Ed proudly served in the United States Navy and while on leave he returned home and married his high school sweetheart Patricia J. Askins. Ed started with the Terminal Railroad in 1950. From 1962 till 1979 he was a General Chairman for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. In 1979 he was elected an International V.P. of the B.L.E. He retired from that office in June 1993. They moved to Indian Hills Lake in the mid 1980's. Ed would spend many hours in the spring and summer gardening and boating. In the fall he would start hanging tiny white lights on the house, dock, slide, pavilion and every tree and bush. Ed's work of art could be seen from Highway DD. He was known as a practical joker, enjoyed a spirited argument. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Nancy Sue; parents, John T. and Goldie Watson; sister, Marilyn "Sue" and husband Jim McCune; and two sisters-in-law, Donna Avery and Barbara and husband John Copeland. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patricia J. "Pat" Watson of the home; one daughter, Lynda and husband Jon Henderson of Ballwin, Missouri; two sons, John and wife Virginia Watson of Steelville, Missouri and Lee and wife Theresa Watson of Cuba, Missouri; four grandchildren, Lauren and husband Drew Biondo of Kirkwood, Missouri, Kelsey Henderson of St. Louis, Missouri, Kathryn "Katy" Watson of Cuba, Missouri and Amber and husband Errin Henry of St. Ann, Missouri; two great-grandchildren, Collin and Hunter Henry of St. Ann, Missouri; one sister, Dorothy and husband Bob Schmidt of Salem, Oregon; brother-in-law, Richard Avery of Ocala, Florida; other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Memorial service was at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jeff Snell officiating and Lauren Biondo giving the eulogy. In keeping with Ed's wishes he was cremated. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Jolene Jean Wethy Jolene Jean Wethy was born February 18, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri to Nicole Keith and Harold Wethy Jr. and passed away June 4, 2017 at the age of 3 months and 17 days. Jolene was an angel sent from heaven. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Rick Keith. She is survived by her parents, Nicole Keith and Harold Wethy Jr. of Salem, Missouri; twin brother, Jace Wethy of Salem, Missouri; sister, Madalynn Todd of Salem, Missouri; brothers, Eli Wethy of Salem, Missouri and Jared Wethy of Salem, Missouri; grandparents, Doris Keith of Salem, Missouri, Harold and Debbie Wethy of Salem, Missouri and Shelby Shepherd of St. James, Missouri; great grand- parents, Nellie Blair of Potosi, Missouri and Jack and Bert Keith of Belleview, Missouri; and other relatives. Graveside service was held Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the Cedar Grove Cemetery with Bro. Lyndell Decker officiating. Special music was provided by Kasie Hicks. Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements under direction of the Wilson Mortuary, Salem, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks