Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of June 29, 2011



Donald Nathan Albertson

Donald Nathan Albertson, of St. James, Missouri was born October 3, 1926 in 
St. Louis, Missouri to Fred and Alice (McFarland) Albertson and passed away 
June 20, 2011 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri.
Donald attended the Rolla High School.
In January 1945 he entered into the United States Army and proudly served 
his country during WWII. After he returned home to Vichy, he went to work 
with his dad in the “Juke Box and “Pin Ball” machine business. The machines 
were located in many businesses throughout Phelps, Maries and Dent counties.
In the summer of 1947, Don met LaVaughn Jewell Smith. They were married 
two years later in St. Louis, Missouri on August 13, 1949.
Don went to work for the McDonnell Douglas Corporation and stayed until 
his retirement 34 years later. After retiring Don and LaVaughn bought some 
land 19 miles South of Rolla, Missouri in Lacoma, Missouri. They lived there 
for ten years before moving to St. James, Missouri.
Donald was baptized into the Church of Christ in Vichy, Missouri. His 
job, home and family were the most important part of his life. His hobbies 
include, fishing, hunting and carpentry, especially “remodeling and home 
improvement.” His greatest gift was time spent with wife and children, 
and taking family photos was his greatest pleasure.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, LaVaughn Jewell Albertson; children, 
Kenneth H. Albertson and wife Norma of High Ridge, Missouri, Larry L. 
Albertson and wife Linda of St. James, Missouri, Debra S. Blair of 
St. James, Missouri, Richard L. Albertson and wife Linda of St. John, 
Missouri; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; other relatives 
and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. at James & Gahr Mortuary 
in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the St. James Chapel 
of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Chaplain Alan Amos officiating.
Interment was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, 
St. James, Missouri.


Cassie Lea (Brady) Black

Cassie Lea (Brady) Black was born on April 25, 1988 in Royal Oak, Michigan, 
to Glenn C. and Shelli L. (Morefield) Black and passed away on June 20, 2011 
in St. James, Missouri at the age of 23 years, 1 month and 26 days of age.
She is survived by her loving parents, Glenn C. and Shelli L. (Morefield) 
Black of St. James, Missouri; one daughter, Camille Lea Brady of St. James, 
Missouri; paternal grandmother, Nancy Duncan of St. James, Missouri; 
paternal grandfather, Gaylan Morefield of Mayfield, Kentucky; maternal 
grandmother, Silva of Michigan; one brother, Bryan Duncan of Kansas City, 
Missouri; one sister, Amber Richardson of Indiana; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, June 24, 2011, from 5-8 p.m. at the Jones 
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 11 a.m. at 
the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in 
St. James, Missouri.


Helen Lois Conkey

Helen Lois Conkey of Cuba, Missouri was born on June 20, 1923 in Stigler, 
Oklahoma to Jesse Hayden and Virga Mae (Ratteree) Olive and passed Friday, 
June 24, 2011 at the age of 88 years.
She attended various grade schools in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated 
from Soldan High School.
She worked in Detroit, Michigan for the Army Ordnance Dept during WWII. 
There she met George Conkey and later married him on September 29, 1944. 
They spent 60 years together before his passing on July 24, 2005.
After retiring from Monsanto Company in June 1985, she and George moved to 
Bella Vista, Arkansas, where they made their home for the next 17 years.
Helen was active in her church and community as a member of Women on Mission, 
the Indian Hills Ladies Auxiliary, Cuba Cuties Red Hat Group and played golf 
at Cuba Lakes as a member of the Women’s 9-hole golf group.
She is survived by three daughters, Louise Johnson and husband Larry, 
Jeanette Pitman and husband Douglas and Karen Bell and husband William; 
four grandchildren, Andy (Karen) Johnson, Donald Pitman, George (Valerie) 
Brier and Amy (Ken) Boenker; two step grandsons, Tom (Donna) Bell and Todd 
(Katie) Bell; six great grandchildren, Jillian Johnson, Vanessa, Justin and 
Melissa Orf, Nicholas Brier and Tommy Bell; other relatives and friends.
A memorial service was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the 
First Baptist Church of Cuba, Missouri with a private service and inurnment 
following in St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, 
Missouri.


Ella Jane “Jean” Conway

Ella Jane “Jean” Conway of Cuba, Missouri was born to Onest and Edna 
(Border) Storz on Friday, September 29, 1933 in Advance, Missouri and 
passed away Monday June 20, 2011 at her home at the age of 77 years, 
8 months and 22 days.
Ella was united in marriage to Richard C. Conway on October 25, 1952 in 
Pocahontas, Arkansas and to this union three sons were born.
Ella retired from Rite Point Manufacturing Company in St. Louis, Missouri 
after many years of dedicated service. She was a member of St. Paul’s 
Lutheran Church and served as her boys Den Mother for Cub Scouts. She 
enjoyed taking care of her children, crocheting and making dolls.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Onest and Edna Storz; husband, 
Richard C. Conway and one sister, Doris Phelan.
She is survived by her three sons, Mark Conway and wife Karen of Cuba, 
Missouri, David Conway and wife Rae Jean of Springfield, Missouri, Richard 
Conway, Jr. and wife Paula of Festus, Missouri; three grandchildren, Capri 
Conway, Mark Conway, Jr. and Shera Conway; one brother, Danny Storz and 
wife Rose of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one sister, Wilma Monroe of 
Farmington, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at the 
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the 
Mizell Funeral Home with Pastor Gerald Wittmaier, officiating.
Interment followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.


Willa Mae Dennison

Willa Mae Dennison of Cuba, Missouri formerly of Huntington, West Virginia 
was born November 17, 1926 at Huntington, West Virginia to Robert and Vesta 
(nee: Kessler) McComas and passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Phelps 
County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri at the age of 84 years.
Willa spent her life taking care of others. She was mom to her three children 
Acie, Virginia and David and then became Mom to many foster children in 
Huntington, West Virginia for nearly 20 years and did this as a single 
parent. Willa attended the Church of Christ in Huntington for many decades 
without ever missing a Sunday or Wednesday evening service. Willa believed 
her calling was to always help others.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Vesta McComas; two 
sons, Acie and David Sayre; six sisters, Dolly McComas, Della Gilbert, 
Georgie McComas, Francis Elkins, Margaret Willoughby and Ruth Adkins; one 
brother Walther McComas; other relatives and friends.
She is survived by her daughter, Virginia “Ginger” and husband Howard 
Sansoucie of Cuba, Missouri; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren; 
great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 11 a.m. until service 
time at 1 p.m. at the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri.
Interment and prayers will follow at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, 
Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of 
Cuba, Missouri.


Lynn “Lenny” Hewkin

Lynn “Lenny” Hewkin of Steelville, Missouri was born March 26, 1937 in 
St. Louis, Missouri to William Silas and Clella Greenwood Hewkin and passed 
away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at his home at the age of 74 years.
On December 23, 1960 in Jennings, Missouri, he was united in marriage to 
Ruby Carol Cole.
From the 1960’s through the early 1980’s, Lenny owned a grocery store in 
North St. Louis, Missouri. During that same period of time and as a musician, 
he professionally played his guitar. In 1985, he and Carol moved back home 
to Steelville where he continued to be self-employed in real estate.
He attended the Change of Heart Church in Cuba, Missouri. With his singing 
abilities, he always loved to sing and was part of the trio with his brother 
Jim Hewkin, his friend, Don Britton and accompanied on piano by his sister 
Darlene Cape.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Clella Hewkin; his 
wife, Carol Hewkin on June 9, 1995; brothers, Buster Hewkin and wife Vera, 
Donald Hewkin, Rodney Hewkin, Homer Hewkin and Jim Hewkin; sisters, Eloise 
Garms and Naomi Boll and husband Walter.
He is survived by his son Jason Hewkin of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, 
Darlene Cape and husband Jim of Cuba, Missouri and Colleen Woolbright and 
husband Glen of Manchester, Missouri; three sisters-in-law, June Hewkin of 
St. Louis, Missouri, Leora Hewkin of Davisville, Missouri and Marilyn Hewkin 
of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law, Jay Garms of Steelville, Missouri; other 
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Britton-
Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the 
Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Terry 
Mahurin officiating.
Memories were shared by Joanee Mahurin and Darlene Cape. Special music of 
“If I Can Help Somebody” was sung by Don Britton and accompanied on piano 
by Darlene Cape. A CD of special music was played of songs sung by Lenny 
Hewkin, Jim Hewkin and Don Britton accompanied on piano by Darlene Cape.
Committal prayer and burial were in the Turnbough Cemetery at Davisville, 
Missouri.
Casket bearers were Jason Hewkin, Michael Hewkin, Mark Hewkin, Tommy 
Hewkin, Brian Jeffries and Aaron Owens.
Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of 
Steelville, Missouri.


Walter T. Kendrick, Jr.

Walter T. Kendrick, Jr. was born on February 16, 1929 at Sullivan, Missouri 
to Walter Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Cannon) Kendrick, of St. James, 
Missouri, formerly of Sullivan, Missouri, and passed away Sunday, 
June 19, 2011 at the age of 82 years.
He honorably served his country with the U.S. Army during WWII. Walter later 
was employed by the City of Sullivan in the Street Department. Walter was 
known for his sense of humor and patriotism toward his country.
He is survived by three sons, Walter, Dennis and Gary Kendrick; several 
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 
the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor 
Scott Perry officiating.
Interment, with full military honors, was in National Cemetery, Jefferson 
Barracks, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, 
Missouri.


Diana Ledbetter

Diana Ledbetter of Rogers, Arkansas, was born on April 1, 1957 at Fairfield, 
Illinois to Donal and Mildred (Barbre) Quick, passed away passed away at 
Springfield, Missouri on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the age of 54 years.
She was raised in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
On May 10, 1975 she was united in marriage to Roger Ledbetter.
Diana enjoyed quilting and traveling when she could, but foremost in her 
life was her children and great grandchildren.  She was very family oriented, 
loved Southern gospel music and had a strong Christian faith.  Diana was a 
member of Freedom Worship Center in Rogers, Arkansas.
She is survived by a son, Eric Ledbetter and wife Elizabeth of Rogers, Arkansas; 
daughter, Tina Flowers and husband Barry of Rogers, Arkansas; her father, Donal 
Quick of Rolla, Missouri; one brother, Donnie Quick and wife Sandra of Bourbon, 
Missouri; sister, Tammy Buhl and husband Ahren of Rogers, Arkansas; six 
grandchildren, Vada, Jacqueline, Amber-Nichole, Shayla, Joshua and Travest; 
other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 from 
the Family Worship Center, Sullivan, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., June 22, 2011 from the Family 
Worship Center in Sullivan with Pastor Gary Cline officiating.
Interment was in the Bay Cemetery, Bunker, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, 
Missouri.


Don Earl Olive

Don Earl Olive of St. James, Missouri was born September 5, 1926 in Paducah, 
Kentucky to Fred Denny and LaVerne Turner and passed away June 23, 2011 at 
the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James at the age of 84 years.
Don proudly served his country in the United State Navy during WWII. His 
hobbies included fishing, hunting, woodworking, whittling and bowling. His 
passion was birds, Don truly enjoyed feeding them or just watching them, he 
was also a very knowledgeable bird watcher. He loved seeing the many 
different varieties of birds that came along.
Don was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Copeland in May of 1981; 
joining together they raised 15 children. Don loved each child like they 
were his own and the word “STEP” was not used by anyone in the family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and LaVerne; wife, Barbara 
Jean Olive who passed away October 27, 2009; son, Michael Copeland; brother, 
Paul Olive and sister, Ruth Amos.
He is survived by his children, Don Olive Jr., LaVerne Johnson, Joe Olive, 
Kathy Berry, Patricia Olive, Michael Olive, Diane Bishop, of Fulton Missouri, 
J.R. Copeland of St. Peters, Missouri, Donna Usery and husband Don of 
St. James, Missouri, Robert Copeland and wife Joann of Elsberry, Missouri, 
Darlene Donnelly and husband Robert of St. James, Missouri, Ed Copeland and 
wife Patty of St. Charles, Missouri, Kevin Copeland of St. James, Missouri, 
Tammy Boyd and husband Chris of Lebanon, Missouri; 24 grandchildren; 33 
great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends.
Visitation was Friday, June 24, 2011 from 5-8 p.m.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the St. James Chapel 
of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Allen Calkins officiating.
Interment was in the High Gate Baptist Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary.


Bruce A. Palmer Jr.

Bruce A. Palmer Jr. of Ellisville, Missouri, formerly of St. James, Missouri 
was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on March 6, 1925 to Bruce A. and Mary 
(Giedeman) Palmer and passed away Friday June 24, 2011.
Bruce was born and raised in East St. Louis, Missouri and later moved to 
St. James, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the United States Army 
during WWII as a paratrooper. He retired from Sears after 38 years of service 
in 1984. Bruce was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lenna (Rice) Palmer of the home; 
sons, John Palmer and wife Marilyn of Wildwood, Missouri, Bruce E. Palmer 
and wife Karen of Edwardsville, Illinois; brother, Richard Palmer and wife 
JoAnn of Fairview Heights, Illinois; sister, Pat Tucker of Belleview, 
Illinois; grandchildren, Lindsey Tucknott and husband Bret, Lauren, 
Christopher and Sarah Palmer; other relatives and friends.
A visitation was held prior to the service from 9-11 a.m.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at the St. James Chapel of 
the James & Gahr Mortuary with Father Charles Pardee officiating.
Interment followed in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in 
St. James, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James, 
Missouri.


Raymond O. Pasch

Raymond O. Pasch of Cuba, Missouri was born to Albert H. and Clara L. 
(Warnhoff) Pasch on October 27, 1924 in Fanning, Missouri and passed away 
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri 
at the age of 86 years.
Raymond was united in marriage to Sylvia Snider on March 7, 1964 in Cuba, 
Missouri.
Raymond was a carpenter and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 
during WWII, where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Three Bronze Stars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert H. and Clara L. Pasch; wife, 
Sylvia Pasch; one daughter, Judy McCoy; two sisters, Ella Rose (Omer) Hogan 
and an infant sister; two brothers, Henry and Clarence Pasch.
He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann Anderson of Cuba, Missouri; two 
grandchildren, Steve and wife Amy Brusherd of Rolla, Missouri and Jessica 
Sanazaro of Cuba, Missouri; great grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends.
Graveside service with military honors will held on Saturday, July 2, 2011 
11:30 a.m. at Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.


Harold L. Pitts

Harold L. Pitts of Bridgeton, Missouri was born on Thursday, June 20, 1946 
in Cuba, Missouri to George and Pearl Fierce Pitts and passed away on 
Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the age of 65 years and 5 days.
Harold married Janet Farrar on February 19, 1966 in Sullivan, Missouri and 
to this union one daughter was born.
He owned and operated an auto repair business specializing in Mercedes Benz 
for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Pitts; brother, 
George Pitts; sister, Imogene Pitts; mother-in-law, Elizabeth Farrar and 
special brother-in-law, Larry Farrar.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Pitts of Bridgeton, Missouri; daughter, 
Terri Wisdom and husband Chad of Bunker, Missouri; brothers, James (Barbara) 
Pitts of Arizona, Mack Pitts of Georgia and David (Vickie) Pitts of 
St. James, Missouri; sisters, Lili Beaudin of Washington, Sally Hoyer of 
St. James, Missouri, Delores (Richard) Wilkinson of Rolla, Missouri, and 
Faye (Jess) Hussey of Doolittle, Missouri; sister-in-law, Janet Farrar of 
High Ridge, Missouri; grandchildren, Thomas and Tanner Wisdom of Bunker, 
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. and funeral service 
on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Collier’s Funeral Home, Saint 
Ann, Missouri with Rev. Chad Wisdom officiating.
Graveside service was at the Earney Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri at 
3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.
Local arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, 
Missouri.


Lillian E. Renick

Lillian E. Renick of Fulton, Missouri was born on April 25, 1948 in 
Sullivan, Missouri and passed Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at the age of 63 years.
After high school she attended some college classes but was a homemaker most 
of her life, enjoying cooking, sewing, crocheting, reading, and watching TV. 
She especially loved time spent with her nieces and nephews, treating them 
as if they were her own children.  She also enjoyed shopping for clothes, 
dining out and listening to country & western music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lois Renick; two 
brothers, Dennis and Joseph Renick; niece, Angela Renick, grandparents; 
Walter and Sarah Spindler and Albert and Geraldine Renick; uncles, Elmer 
Spindler, Al Spindler and Kenny Renick; aunts, Dorothy Spindler and Barbara 
Sue Spindler.
She is survived by a brother, Dave Renick of Robertsville, Missouri; two 
sisters, Bernice Evans of Fulton, Missouri and Sue Jokerst and husband 
Paul Jr. of St. Charles, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Terri Renick and 
friend Robert James of Beaufort, Missouri, Marci Renick of Jackson, 
Missouri, J.J. Sweat and husband Dave of Robertsville, Missouri, Shaun 
Renick of Eldon, Missouri, Jason Braun and wife Jeannie of Sullivan, 
Missouri, Jeremy Braun and fiancée Deanna Lane of Bourbon, Missouri, Amanda 
Halbert and husband Ross of Sullivan, Missouri; great nieces and nephews, 
Brett and Taylor Renick, Jada, and Shane Sweat, Morgan Braun, Keagan 
Franklin and Haley Braun; step nieces and nephews, Paul Jokerst III, Cory 
and Raven Jokerst; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at the Chapel 
of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Father Paul Telken 
officiating.
Burial followed in the St. Anthony Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, 
Missouri.


Thelma D. Rowland

Thelma D. Rowland of Cuba, Missouri was born to Virgil R. and Eula “Viola” 
(Richardson) Pratt on February 25, 1928 in Crawford County, Missouri and 
passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in 
St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 83 years.
Thelma was united in marriage to David Rowland on January 20, 1951 in 
Salem, Arkansas and to this union two children were born.Thelma was a 
Librarian at the Bourbon Library for many years and was a member of the 
Slinderella’s Group in Bourbon. She enjoyed reading, cooking and taking care 
of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil R. and Eula “Viola” 
(Richardson) Pratt; husband, David Rowland; one son, Larry Rowland and 
one sister, Rosalie Mayberry.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie and husband Michael Stephens 
of Leasburg, Missouri; two granddaughters, Jennifer and husband John 
Lindsey of Columbia, Missouri and Sarah Stephens of Leasburg, Missouri; 
one great grandson, John David Lindsey; three brothers, Curtis and wife Tommy 
Pratt of Camdenton, Missouri, Don and wife Wilma Pratt of St. Robert, 
Missouri, Gene and wife Norma Pratt of Perryville, Missouri; two sisters, 
Mary Dye of Waynesville, Missouri and Virginia Slankard of Bourbon, 
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at the 
Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the 
Mizell Funeral Home.
Interment followed at the Crow Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, 
Missouri.



Harlene Belle Sampson

Harlene Belle Sampson was born September 5, 1948 at Steelville, Missouri 
and passed away June 20, 2011 at Salem, Missouri at the age of 62 years.
On June 13, 1967, Harlene Ives was united in marriage to George Sampson.
Harlene was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. She enjoyed singing 
and playing the piano and shopping, especially for jewelry.
She was preceded in death were her father, Harles Esco Ives and her husband, 
George in 2008
She is survived by her children, Sonnya Hayes and husband Jimmy of Salem, 
Missouri and Travis Sampson and fiancée Lindsey Geary of Salem, Missouri; 
brothers, Terry Ives and wife Linda of Salem, Missouri and Keith Ives and 
wife Debra of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; sisters, Karen Hane and husband Mike 
of Salem, Missouri and Judy Light and husband Hershel of Steelville, 
Missouri; three grandchildren, Erica Graham and husband John of Chicago, 
Illinois, Rachelle Hayes of Salem, Missouri and Tiffany Hayes of Salem, 
Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Funeral service was June 23, 2011 in the Wilson Mortuary (Salem) Chapel 
with Bro. Bill Stack and Bro. Mike Cronk officiating.
Music was provided by Sheri Stack and Lindsey Geary.
Pallbearers were Donald Sampson, Rusty Dennis, Jared Ives, Aaron Harrison, 
Mike Chilton and Larry Galloway. Larry Buettner and Brad Ives served as 
honorary pallbearers.
Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Wilson Mortuary.


Brandy Marie Saunders

Brandy Marie Saunders of St. James, Missouri was born on September 19, 1982 
in Rolla, Missouri to James F. and Eunice M. (Walls) Mitchell and passed away 
on Sunday, June 19, 2011 in St. James, Missouri at the age of 28 years and 
9 months.
She was preceded in death by her father, James F. Mitchell.
She is survived by her mother, Eunice M. (Walls) Mitchell; one son, Joseph 
Saunders of St. James, Missouri; two daughters, Klowie Saunders and Hannah 
Pankey of St. James, Missouri; three brothers, William Walls and wife Susan 
of Rolla, Missouri, James Mitchell and Christopher Mitchell and wife Heather 
both of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral 
Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the 
Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James, Missouri with Craig Rippy 
officiating.
Burial was in the family plot in Miles Cemetery in rural St. James, 
Missouri.
Pallbearers were James Oliver, Brian Pankey, Steve Barnes, Wil Scheider, 
Willy Scheider and Harold Walls.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.


Brenda J. Sportsman

Brenda J. Sportsman (nee Bennetsen) passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 
at the age of 68 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Delores Bennetsen.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Sportsman; son, Jason Sportsman and 
wife Amber; daughter, Janet Dillon and husband Danny; grandchildren, Madison, 
Elijah, Cole and Alec; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 
Collier’s Funeral Home in St. Ann, Missouri.
Graveside services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. on June 25, 2011 at the High 
Gate Baptist Church Cemetery in rural St. James, Missouri.


Louie Turnbough

Louie Turnbough of Rosebud, Missouri was born in Davisville, Missouri on 
October 17, 1917 to Carra (Coleman) and Riley Turnbough and passed away 
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at his residence at the age of 93 years.
On March 27, 1965 in Union, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Almyra 
Alice Thacker.
He was a member of the Rosebud Bethel Methodist Church and the Owensville 
Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Turnbough; grandson, Ryan Turnbough; 
brother, Cubert Turnbough; sister, Zelma Eaton; son-in-law, Joe Bobbitt; 
sisters-in-law, Loretta Turnbough and Rebecca Turnbough and brother-in-law, 
Pete Eaton.
He is survived by his wife, Almyra; sons, Melvin Adams and wife Rose of 
Owensville, Missouri, Alan Turnbough and wife Karen of St. Clair, Missouri, 
Neal Turnbough and wife Tina of Owensville, Missouri and Kent Turnbough and 
wife Rea of Rosebud, Missouri; daughters, Dixie Bobbitt of Cherryville, 
Missouri, Vicki Brown and husband Jack of Davisville, Missouri, Brenda 
Kaihewalu of Washington, Missouri and Cindy Mistler and husband Jim of 
Rosebud, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Darlene Turnbough of Cherryville, 
Missouri; sister, Mildred Jackson and husband Albert of Lacanto, Florida; 
brother, Ray Turnbough of Ft. Myers, Florida; 21 grandchildren; 34 great 
grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation began at 4 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the 
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home, Owensville, Missouri.
Funeral services were held on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the 
Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with Rev. Bill 
Hafley officiating.
Burial was in the Rosebud Methodist Cemetery in Rosebud, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in 
Owensville, Missouri.


Donald Nathan Albertson

Donald Nathan Albertson, of St. James, Missouri was born October 3, 1926 
in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred and Alice (McFarland) Albertson and passed 
away June 20, 2011 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri.
Donald attended the Rolla High School.
In January 1945 he entered into the United States Army and proudly served 
his country during WWII. After he returned home to Vichy, he went to work 
with his dad in the “Juke Box and “Pin Ball” machine business. The machines 
were located in many businesses throughout Phelps, Maries and Dent counties.
In the summer of 1947, Don met LaVaughn Jewell Smith. They were married 
two years later in St. Louis, Missouri on August 13, 1949.
Don went to work for the McDonnell Douglas Corporation and stayed until his 
retirement 34 years later. After retiring Don and LaVaughn bought some land 
19 miles South of Rolla, Missouri in Lacoma, Missouri. They lived there for 
ten years before moving to St. James, Missouri.
Donald was baptized into the Church of Christ in Vichy, Missouri. His job, 
home and family were the most important part of his life. His hobbies include, 
fishing, hunting and carpentry, especially “remodeling and home improvement.” 
His greatest gift was time spent with wife and children, and taking family 
photos was his greatest pleasure.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, LaVaughn Jewell Albertson; children, 
Kenneth H. Albertson and wife Norma of High Ridge, Missouri, Larry L. 
Albertson and wife Linda of St. James, Missouri, Debra S. Blair of St. James, 
Missouri, Richard L. Albertson and wife Linda of St. John, Missouri; nine 
grandchildren; several great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was Thursday, June 23, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. at James & Gahr Mortuary 
in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were Friday, June 24, 2011 at 1 p.m. in the St. James Chapel 
of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Chaplain Alan Amos officiating.
Interment was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery with full military honors.
Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary, St. James,
Missouri.


Evelyn G. Wurum

Evelyn G. Wurum of Wilmette, Illinois passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 
at the age of 98 years.
Evelyn was a 1933 graduate of Northwestern University School of Commerce, 
former executive of National Board of Realtors and Teacher for Chicago 
Public Schools for 30 plus years including Carl Schurz High School.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Katharina Regeis 
and sister, Julianna W. Horan.
Sh is survived by a niece, Dr. Catherine A. Horan and a cousin, Patricia 
Regis.
Visitation was held Tuesday, June 21, 2010 at 10 a.m. until time of Funeral 
Mass at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Church in Wilmette, Illinois.
Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in St. James, Missouri with 
Father Charles Pardee officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.


Iva Arrena Wynn

Iva Arrena Wynn nee Feeler was born October 10, 1911 to Tilgham and Iva 
(Spencer) Feeler at the home place near Vienna, Missouri and passed away 
Friday, June 24, 2011 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center at the 
age of 99 years, 8 months and 14 days.
She was united in marriage to Charles Alvin Wynn in the Old Hotel in Vienna, 
Missouri on February 20, 1930.
Her flowers were amazing, her gift of hospitality was known by many. Her 
embroidery handiwork was gifted to many. She was also a very successful 
fisher lady. She loved the Lord and taught Sunday School for years and 
loved music and singing in the church choir. She attended the First Church 
of God in St. James, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tilgham and Iva Feeler; her 
husband, Charles, of 67 years, who passed away September 5, 1997 and 16 
brothers and sisters.
She is survived by two daughters, Maudy Luella Williams and husband Myron 
Kent of White Cloud, Michigan and Charlet Arrena Hemme and husband Arthur 
Eugene Hemme of St. James, Missouri; five grandchildren; 13 great grand-
children; seven great great grandchildren; sisters, Eithel Prewett and Naomi 
Snodgrass and husband Ellis of Salem, Missouri; brothers, Jack Feeler and 
wife Norma of Vichy, Missouri and Russell Burke Feeler and wife Jolene of 
Vienna, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday June 28, 2011 at the Jones 
Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at the 
First Church of God in St. James with Don Carson and Amy Turner officiating. 
Music was provided by Linda Spurgeon, organist and Marty Moreland, vocalist.
Congregational Hymns -  In the Garden and Heavenly Sunlight were offered. 
Pallbearers were Zane Gahr, Jill Milligan, Jeritt Richardson, Mike Milligan, 
Jerill McCallum and Randi Hemme.
Burial was in the family plot at the Rolla Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, 
Missouri.



Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the 
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
<http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/>

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