Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of June 27, 2018 Beverly Joan Burke Beverley Joan Burke was born September 19, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to Franklin and Mary (Holland) Guess and passed away June 10, 2018 the age of 68 years. Beverley worked many years as an EMT. She was a minister, Christian Counselor and church was her biggest hobby. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin and Mary Guess; husband, William Burke Sr.; and brother, Frank Guess. She is survived by her children, William Burke Jr. and wife Luretta of Zephyr Hills, Florida, Angela Jordan and husband Justin Calbreath of Salem, Missouri and Antoinette McAllister and husband Kevin of Steelville, Missouri; brother, Mike Guess and wife Tammy of Barnhart, Missouri; sisters, Sharon Gott and husband Clyde of Hillsboro, Missouri, Brenda Fields and husband Keith of Salem, Missouri and Tammy Knight of St. James, Missouri; 10 grand- children; eight great grandchildren; other relataives and friends. Funeral service was held Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Bro. Bill Stack officiating. Special music was provided by Sheri Stack and Rodney Wallis. Pallbearers were Justin Calbreath, Matt Jordan, Dylan Burke, William Burke III, Kevin McAllister and Danny Vanasdall. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmie Jordan and Dominic Grogan. Interment was in the Steelville Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. "Charlie" Charles Clay "Charlie" Charles Clay of Steelville, Missouri was born on Tuesday, October 14, 1947 in Steelville, Missouri to Wilbur "Chub" and Ida Frances (Downing) Clay and passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 2 days. Charlie drove a truck most of his life from over the road 18 wheelers to local trucking. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur "Chub" Clay and Ida Clay; brother, Cecil Clay; mother-in-law, Millicent Marie (Sofka) Bueneman; brothers-in-law, Gene Halbert, Russ Presley and Vernon Barber; nephew, John Weber; niece, Nancy Halbert; and great niece, Lizzie Peters. He is survived by his wife Karen Clay of Steelville, Missouri; daughters, Tina Clay of Gadsden, Alabama and Dawn Maffett of Havre de Grace, Maryland; grandchildren, Michael Watson of Gadsden, Alabama, Jeremy Hughey of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Shauna Hughey of Gadsden, Alabama, Bryan Breeden, John Breeden and Krysta Breeden, all of Havre de Grace, Maryland; six great grandchildren; brother, Chuck (Elsie) Clay of Havre de Grace, Maryland; sisters, Maxine Barber of Steelville, Missouri and Shirley Presley of Payson, Arizona; father-in-law, Marvin Bueneman of Troy, Missouri; sister-in-law, Janice (Briggs) Cragen of Troy, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A private graveside service was Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Liberty Cemetery in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Spencer Hutson officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Nan Feese Nan Feese of Sullivan, Missouri was born April 28, 1920 and passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at the age of 98 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Ford Feese; two daughters, Mary Penberthy and Linda Harms; grandson, Jim Feese Jr.; parents, Erwin and Eldora (Reberry) Yocum; and three great grandchildren, Carrie Harms, Corrie Harms and Madison Bartle. She is survived by her son, Jim Feese and wife Darla of Bourbon, Missouri; son-in-law, Derril Harms of Jefferson City, Missouri; grandchildren, Kurt Harms of Lee Summit, Missouri, Bryce Penberthy and wife Tasha of Seattle, Washington, Amy Feese of Chesterfield, Missouri, Blake Penberthy and wife Gina of Sullivan, Missouri, Charlie Feese and Eva Thurmond of Sullivan, Missouri; granddaughter-in-law, Kylie Feese of Sullivan, Missouri; 11 great grandchildren, Kale Harms, Reese Harms, Ian Penberthy, Mary Penberthy, Braden Grosz, Issy Grosz, Sophia Tyerril, Reagan Thomure, Kate Thomure, Logan Bartle and Austin Bartle, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10- 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Ron Koppelmann officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Edward Bernard Froelich Edward Bernard Froelich of St. James, Missouri was born on February 6, 1935 in Lackawana, New York to Edward R. and Emily Sterbousk Froelich and passed away on June 17, 2018 at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Joy A. Froelich. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He loved to putter and to go fishing. He also loved to read especially his favorite western author Louis L'Amour and suspense stories. He enjoyed being with his Korean War buddies. He also loved to travel. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy on June 22, 2007. He is survived by one son, Edward J.B. Froelich of Columbia, Missouri; and one daughter, Joy A. Gunter and husband Charles of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren, Edy J. Tessaro and Jeremy, and Chaz and Nicole Gunter; great grandchildren, Simon and Daphne, Tessaro and Veroniqua, Remingtyn and Henry Gunter; other relatives and friends. Burial of the ashes was in the family plot at the Matlock Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Connie Ann Hughes Connie Ann Hughes (nee Watring) was born to Russell Watring and Ida Catherine Hoke on May 23, 1962 in Columbia, Missouri and passed away on June 17, 2018 at the age of 56 years. Connie was a homemaker for many years; however, she worked as a waitress and cook at several restaurants in the area. She enjoyed cooking, cake decorating, canning with her daughters, swimming and sun bathing on the deck. She also enjoyed summer nights, campfires, roasting hotdogs and marshmallows and water fights with her grand- children. Connie married Gary Ivie in September 1977 and two daughters were born to this union. She later married Steve Hughes in October 1989 and to this union one son was born. Connie is survived by her husband, Steve Hughes of Bourbon, Missouri; daughters, Tricia Cobb and fiance Jason Warren of Leasburg, Missouri and Misty Bouse and husband Stephen of Bourbon, Missouri; her mother, Catherine "Kitty" Adams of Bourbon, Missouri; sister and caregiver, Linda Thompson of Bourbon, Missouri; sisters, Carol Schmuke and husband John of Bourbon, Missouri and Donna Atchison of New Orleans, Louisiana; brothers, Lee Watring and wife Marie of Bourbon, Missouri and William "Billy" Watring of Leasburg, Missouri; half-brothers, Russell "Rusty" Watring and wife Joanna of Sullivan, Missouri, J.R. Watring and wife Tonya of St. James, Missouri and Johnny Watring of Sullivan, Missouri; grandchildren, Keegan Cobb, Chloe Cobb, Liam Warren, Cole Bouse and Chase Bouse; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her only son, Steven "Stevie" Hughes Jr.; father, Russell Watring; step-father, James "Jim" Adams; brother, Robert "Bobby" Watring; brother-in-law, James "Jay" Thompson; and sister-in-law, Chris Watring. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Ed Carter officiating. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Leroy Krewson Leroy Krewson of Cuba, Missouri was born to Robert L. and Sadie L. (nee Roso) Krewson Sr. on Wednesday, December 9, 1959 in Rolla, Missouri and passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at the age of 58 years. Leroy worked all his life as a mechanic. He worked with his brother Lowell, at Krewson Conoco, for many years and most recently he worked at Uptown Auto. He spent hours playing video games and he was always tinkering with things. He treasured the time he spent with his friends and was always willing to help them or as some would say, "save a friend." Indeed, at the end of his life he did save others, by the donation of his organs, so that others may continue to live life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Sadie Krewson Sr.; one brother, Robert Lowell Krewson Jr.; and one brother-in-law, John Happel. He is survived by his adopted daughter, Lacey Holt of Cuba, Missouri; one granddaughter, Bella Rose of Cuba, Missouri; one brother, James W. and wife Donna Krewson of Stoughton, Wisconsin; three sisters, Loetta and husband Larry Gould of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Lorraine Happel of Cuba, Missouri and Loree Ryan of Springfield, Missouri; special friend, Lori Cole of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Allen Smith officiating. Leroy was cremated following the visitation and funeral service. His cremated remains will then be placed in the Columbarium at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Velma Mae Madden Velma Mae Madden of Bourbon, Missouri was born on October 31, 1922 to James I. and Ina E. (Birdsong) White in Murphysboro, Illinois and passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the age of 95 years. She grew up and attended school in Maplewood, Missouri. Velma married Thomas Madden on April 22, 1950 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They resided in and raised their family in Hazelwood, Missouri. After retirement, they followed their family to the Bourbon, Missouri area in 1994. Velma enjoyed time spent with her grand- children. She loved flowers and gardening and enjoyed annual reunions with Tom's G-3-1-K Marine family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Madden; parents, James and Ina White; and two sisters, Marie Sewell and Mickey Kennedy. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Barclay and husband David of Bourbon, Missouri; two sisters, Verna Laffold of St. Peters, Missouri and Betty Wesley of Warrenton, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Reve Madden of Bridgeton, Missouri; grandchildren, Chris Conlee and husband Scott of Steelville, Missouri, Cari White and Cole Ahrens of Bourbon, Missouri, Chad Barclay and wife Christine of Bourbon, Missouri and Colleen Waymon and husband Samuel of Bourbon, Missouri; 12 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Samuel Waymon and Pastor John Blackmore officiating. Interment followed in the Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan & Bourbon, Missouri. Eunice Marie Mitchell Eunice Marie Mitchell of St. James, Missouri was born on February 5, 1960 in Rolla, Missouri to Claude H. Sr. and Pearl Elizabeth Adams Walls and passed away on June 19, 2018 at the age of 58 years, 4 months and 15 days. She married James Fredrick Mitchell on May 21, 1976 at Flag Springs, Missouri. Eunice worked at the Missouri Veterans Home for 13 years and at the Golden Living Center for eight years. She liked to crochet, loved bingo and had a great love for elephants. If you visited her home you would see her collection of Elephants. She was strong headed and set in her ways. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Sr. and Pearl Walls; husband, James Fredrick Mitchell on May 26, 2013; one daughter, Brandy Marie Saunders; and one brother, Charlie Walls. She is survived by sons, William Everett Walls and wife Susan of St. Roberts, Missouri, James Anthony Mitchell and wife Brenda of Rolla, Missouri and Christopher Lee Mitchell and wife Heather of St. James, Missouri; brothers, Curtis Adams of St. James, Missouri and Claude H. Walls Jr. and wife Cindy of Rolla, Missouri; sisters, Mary Lane and husband Rodney of Avon Park, Florida and Brenda Oliver and husband Jim of St. James, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home with Craig Rippy officiating. Burial of the ashes, at a later date, will held at the Miles Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Roger Elmer Tyree Roger Elmer Tyree was born on September 30, 1935 to Elmer Edmund and Arlie Colisity Murphy Tyree, on what was known as the Ralston Farm, just outside of Bourbon, Missouri and passed away May 27, 2018, at the age of 82 years. Roger was born into a farm family, the youngest of four children, and soon developed a love for cattle farming, which he enjoyed most of his adult life. He graduated from Bourbon High School, Class of 1953. He served his country as an Army helicopter mechanic from 1954 to 1957, while stationed overseas in Japan. When he returned home, he married Carrie Beth Strauser, and to this union one daughter was born, Teresa. Later in life, he married Charlene R. Dunne and to this union one son was born, Roger. Roger made his career as an assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company, working for 32 years at the assembly plant in Hazelwood, Missouri. During this time, he earned the respect of many friends and coworkers for being a dependable employee and having an outstanding work ethic. Roger was baptized into the Christian faith and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bourbon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Arlie Tyree; one sister, Bernadine Rosier of Sherwood, Oregon; and one niece, Debbie A. Rosier Labayer of Sherwood, Oregon. He is survived by a special friend and confidant, Gloria Rector, of Argo, Missouri; one daughter, Teresa Ann Cusick, of St. Clair, Missouri; one son, Roger Wayne Tyree and wife Rachel of Sullivan, Missouri; one step-daughter, Jill Klopp and husband Brian of Ozark, Missouri; one step-son, Derek Lewis and wife Ashley of Robertsville, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Brandon, Rachel and Joshua Cusick, all of St. Clair, Missouri, Michael Wayne Tyree of Sullivan, Missouri, Addy Klopp of Ozark, Missouri, Riley, Brayden, Paisley and Ruger Lewis of Robertville, Missouri; two sisters, Shirley R. Williams of Williamsburg, Virginia and Sheila F. Wood and husband William of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Per Roger's wishes, private graveside services were held, and interment was in the Bacon Cemetery in Argo, Missouri. Joseph John Wester Joseph John Wester, of Buffalo, Missouri was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 13, 1958 to Robert and Edith (Lajenese) Wester and passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the age of 59 years. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1975-1983. He spent most of his service time in Germany where h e became an Ammunition Specialist, earning him a Weapons Commendation for the M-16 rifle and an Expert Badge for hand grenades. While serving his country he married Pamela Moore on March 10, 1976. Joe loved the outdoors and the beauty the Ozarks had to offer with great fishing and hunting, both of which he really enjoyed. He also enjoyed music, motorcycles and attending auctions. After spending several years driving a truck over the road, the importance of family was something Joe never took for granted. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Edith Wester; and his sister, Sandy. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pam Wester of the home; children, Edie Mullins and husband Jacob of Richland, Missouri, Katrina Kelder and husband Dave of Buffalo, Missouri, Mariah Gallop of Richland, Missouri, Melissa Craig and husband James of Austin, Texas and Shane Whitmire of Rockdale, Texas; seven siblings; 10 grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 3 p.m. at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor Craig Rippy officiating. Internment with full military honors will be at the Countryside Memorial Gardens in Owensville, Missouri with the procession led by the Patriot Guard. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. 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