Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week July 14, 2005 Bernice Blossom Booker Bernice Blossom Booker (nee Prewett) was born Tuesday, August 26, 1912 in Phelps County, a daughter of the late Charles Prewett and Rosa Prewett (nee Blank). She departed this life Thursday, June 30, 2005 at her home near Salem, Missouri. Bernice married Tess Booker in July 1934. To this union two sons, Dale and Lyndell, and one daughter June were born. They enjoyed over 70 years together before his death November 23, 2004. In addition to her parents and Tess, Bernice was preceded in death by four brothers, Roy Prewett, Ray Prewett and wife Opal, Clark Prewett and wife Donna and Loyld Prewett; and three sisters, Emma and husband Ben Allen, Lois and husband Russell Gibson and Helen Prewett. Also preceding her in death were brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jack and Joyce Booker, Frank Booker, Olen and Elsie Martin, Edna and Johnny Duncan. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children Dale Booker, Lyndell Booker and June Polk and husband Bob all of Salem, Missouri; three grandchildren, Gail and husband Bill Feil of St. Charles, Missouri, Gary Polk and wife Denise of Salem, Missouri and Bernice and husband Terry Heinzler of Republic, Missouri. Fifteen great grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Fred and Jessie Booker of Cook Station, Missouri, Irene Booker of Waynesville, Missouri, Bill and Goldie Miller of Florida, Bessie Clark of Crocker, Missouri; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and many friends. Bernice Blossom Booker (nee Prewett) lay in state from noon till 1 p.m., Saturday, July 2, 2005 at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Martin officiating. Interment was in the Carty Cemetery, Salem, Missouri. Honoring Bernice as pallbearers were Charles Gibbs, Scott Flett, Klaus Myers, Jerry Booker, Scott Selberg and Doug Hanner. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Agnes Marie Davis Agnes Marie Davis, nee Turnbough, of Steelville, Missouri, was born Thursday, April 29, 1920 in Viburnum, Missouri, a daughter of the late Fred and Mittie (Mason) Turnbough. She departed this life Saturday, July 2, 2005 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 2 months and 3 days. At Cherryville Christian Church, in 1954 she accepted Christ being buried with him in baptism. On September 5, 1942, at the courthouse in Steelville, Missouri, Agnes was united in marriage by the Justice of the Peace Evans, to Roy Louis Davis, son of Roy and Fannie Davis. Six sons and three daughters were born to this union. They have enjoyed over 62 years together. In addition to her parents, Agnes was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Arlene Davis and three brothers, Glenn Turnbough, Arnold Leroy Turnbough and Jr. Turnbough and one sister, Ina Davis, a daughter-in-law, Donna Davis, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lydle Davis, Eugene Davis, Glen and Virginia Davis, Max Davis, Bruce McGlasson, Hazel and Ray Gibbs and Treffie Adams. Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her husband Roy Louis Davis of Steelville, Missouri; her children, Bill Davis and wife Karen of Union, Missouri, Mary Mead of Steelville, Missouri, Robert Davis and wife Darlene of Union, Missouri, Charles Davis and wife Sharon also of Union, Missouri, Lydle Davis of Steelville, Missouri, Gary Davis and wife Ramona of St. Louis, Missouri, Alta and husband David Warner of St. Louis, Missouri and Fred Davis of Union, Missouri. Also remaining are 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Elsie Davis of Overland, Missouri, Jack Davis of Arnold, Missouri, Gilbert and Ina Davis of Steelville, Missouri, Juanita Turnbough, Mildred Davis and Nerene McGlasson, all of St. Louis, Missouri; Hilma Adams of Lynn, Missouri and Joann and Bob Crabtree of Bourbon, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Agnes Marie Davis lay in state 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2005, at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Woodrow Martin officiating. Musical selections were provided by Paul Gibbs and Joann Crabtree. Committal prayers and interment was in Earney Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri. Honoring their mother as pallbearers were her sons, Bill, Robert, Charles, Gary and Lydle Davis and grandson Roy Davis. Honorary pallbearers were also a son Fred Davis and son-in-law, David Warner. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Carolyn Louise Gibson Carolyn Louise Gibson nee Stier of Cuba, Missouri was born on February 16, 1938 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the union of Clifford Stier and Hazel Brewton Stier and passed away on July 3, 2005 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 67 years 4 months and 17 days. On August 1, 1959 Carolyn was united in marriage to Ben Gibson at Knoxville, Tennessee. One son, Brian, and one daughter, Judy, were born to this union. Carolyn and Ben have enjoyed 45 years of marriage. Carolyn was a member of the Cuba United Methodist Church of Cuba, Missouri and enjoyed singing in the church choir. She enjoyed painting (especially painting pictures of birds) and crafts. Carolyn also had a wonderful sense of humor. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband, Ben Gibson; children, Brian Gibson and wife Melanie and Judy Hill and husband Steve; brother, Danny Stier and wife June; sister, Peggy Briseno and husband Fidel; three grandchildren, Aaron and David Hill and Samantha Gibson; other relatives and many friends. Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed. Carolyn Louise Gibson was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Services were held on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Cuba United Methodist Church of Cuba, Missouri with Paul Lathum officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Barbara "Bobbie" J. Kamler Barbara "Bobbie" J. Kamler was born in Sullivan, Missouri on March 16, 1934. She was the daughter of Robert Dunton and Lenora Souders Dunton. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 29 days. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Dale Dunton. On March 28, 1953 Bobbie was united in marriage with Melvin J. Kamler. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage and lived life to the fullest. They were the team of all teams. They never did anything apart and enjoyed every minute with each other. Bobbie had a great love of life, family and friends. She had a deep love for God and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cuba, Missouri. She loved to care for her family and was selfless in doing so. She was a great cook, entertainer, decorator and avid gardener. She could make anything grow. She loved the outdoors and all the flowers, trees and animals that constantly surrounded her. Bobbie had a large group of dear friends and cherished every moment with each of them. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her devoted husband Melvin Kamler; two daughters, Debbie Keogh and her husband Sonny, Cristy Kruse and her husband Ed; two sons, Steve Kamler, Mat Kamler and his wife Dawn; her grandchildren, Kenzie Keogh and her son Mason, Stephen Keogh, his wife Shannon and their son Dylan, Paige and Nick Kruse, Preston, Andy and Cody Kamler, Amanda Kamler and her sons Trey and Kayden, Isabella Kamler; one sister Betty Dennis, other relatives and many friends. Barbara "Bobbie" J. Kamler was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri and funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Cuba, Missouri on Friday, June 17 and 11 a.m., with Reverend Jesse Parrott and Justin Mosher officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, at Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. David James Kueter David James Kueter of Steelville, Missouri, was born Sunday, January 16, 1921 at St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Herman Kueter and Anna Schulte Kueter. He entered eternal life on Saturday, June 25, 2005 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 9 days. David Kueter served in the United States Navy 1942-1946 as a Radio Technician aboard a light attack destroyer in the Pacific. He was inducted into the Missouri Bar in 1956 and practiced as an Attorney and Judge in St. Louis and Steelville until he was well into his 70's. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by one brother John Kueter and four sisters, Virginia, Mary, Rose and Ruth. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his two daughters Connie Kueter Bellet and husband Phil White Hawk of Palermo, Maine and Krisann Olmstead and husband Mark of Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Laura Olmstead of Austin, Texas; one brother Paul Kueter and wife Carrolle -Ann Mochernuck of Plainfield, New Jersey; devoted companion Elise Arnold of Steelville, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. David James Kueter lay in state from 10-11 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Britton Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. A ceremony of remembrance was held at 11 a.m. when family and friends were welcomed by Paul Kueter, Connie Kueter Bellet, and Krisann Kueter Olmstead. Original piano selections and some of David's favorites were played by Paul Kueter. Connie remembered her father's heroes and humor. Paul did an eulogy titled "My Brother David," afterwards giving others a time of speaking and sharing memories of David. In closing, The Lord's Prayer was led in unison by granddaughter, Laura Olmstead. Graveside services with full military honors were held Friday, July 1, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri. Honoring David as pallbearers were Paul Kueter, Mark Olmstead, Ed Wynne, Carl Muench, Danny Barry, Phil White Hawk and Jerry Long, Jr. Burial was in the Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Bros. Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Grace Josephine Mallow Grace Josephine Mallow nee Avery of Steelville, Missouri was born on Friday, June 7, 1929 in Steelville, Missouri to William Trezzie Avery and Reabel Lattie Brown Avery. She passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 76 years and 29 days. Grace married Alvin M. Mallow in Steelville, Missouri on June 14, 1947 officiated by Rev. Sam Roper. Grace lived most of her life in Crawford County and was a member of the Liberty Methodist Church. She spent much of her life farming, gardening, canning, quilting, crocheting, embroidering, raising chickens and especially loved her cats. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Alvin; brother Kenneth Avery; brother-in-law Gene Bandy; sisters-in-law Bessie Edwards, Florence Vance, and Vetta Harmon. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her brother John Avery and wife Beverly of Owensville, Missouri; sisters Nellie Cook and husband Charles, Bessie Jackson and husband Don, all of Ballwin, Missouri, Adele Suerig and husband Tom of Robertsville, Missouri; sisters-in-law Mildred Avery of St. Louis, Missouri, and Geraldine Bandy of Sullivan, Missouri; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation was Saturday, July 9, 2005 from 4-9 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Music selections were "Amazing Grace" and "Precious Memories" sung by Mrs. Rusty Cook. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Michael Jackson, Timmy Jackson, Travis Suerig, Brian Suerig, Richard Heusler and Sue Gleich. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Norman "Red" Paquet Norman "Red" Paquet, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Virginia Paquet (nee Labruyere); beloved father of Ted Paquet, Butch Paquet, Beth Ann (Bill) Simpson, Patti Lawson, Shari (Neal) Mareschal, David Paquet, Kathi Paquet, and the late Gary Paquet; beloved father-in-law of Frances Paquet; beloved grandfather of 15, great grandfather of 14; beloved brother of Sondra DeLay; our beloved uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law, and friend. He enjoyed gardening and most of all spending time with his family who will all dearly miss him. Visitation was Thursday, July 7, 2005 from 3-9 p.m. at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri. Funeral services were Friday, July 8, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, St. Louis, Missouri. Burial was at Parklawn Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri with full military honors. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons Gary Paquet II, Billy and Mathew Simpson, Donald Lawson II, Neal II and Steven Mareschal. Lola M. Pilz Lola M. Pilz nee Daughtrey was born at Silverton, Texas to the union of Edward Daughtrey and Mary Russell Daughtrey and passed away on July 1, 2005 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla, Missouri at the age of 87 years 4 months and 17 days. Edward Daughtrey was a farmer/rancher and Lola, an only child, grew up loving the outdoors and following her father around helping to care for the cattle and horses. She grew up and attended school in Texas. After graduation she moved to Kansas City where she was employed by an insurance company. After a few years she was transferred to St. Louis to open and manager a branch office for the insurance company. Lola then quit the insurance company and accepted a position with the School District of Clayton where she worked for seven years before moving to Cuba. She met and married Alfred Pilz in St. Louis. He was employed by General Motors, Chevrolet Division. Alfred preceded her in death in 1991. Alfred and Lola bought property on Highway O, south of Cuba and built a home. Lola enjoyed her retirement, she loved the out of doors, her family, friends and pets. She liked to read, travel, do needlework, swim and ride horseback. Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life two daughters, Mary Kittrell and Sherri Padilla; four grandchildren, Phillip and Rusty Kittrell and Joseph and Jenna Powers; other relatives and friends. Lola was a warm hearted and generous person and was willing to share with anyone in need. She will be sadly missed. Memorial Services for Lola Mae Pilz was held on Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Paul Lathum officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. James Edward Simpson James Edward Simpson was born Friday, February 14, 1930, at Steelville, Missouri, a son of the late Thomas Jefferson Simpson and Margaret Ann Simpson, (nee Blackwell). He departed this life Friday, July 1, 2005, at the Sunset Health Care Center, Union, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 4 months and 17 days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Magdeline Simpson (nee Cantrell); six children, Charles Edward Mesey, Janice Maccance, Mary Ann Andreson, Brenda Drier, Everett Mesey, Michael Mesey. Five brothers, Leonard, Roy, Peter "Pete", John "Dick" and Ernest "Jack" Simpson and five sisters, Margaret Grimm Zella Smith, Ethel Graham, Imogene Shell and Mary Simpson. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Pauline Simpson (nee Jackson) of the home in Salem, Missouri; one sister, Nora "Billy" Pollic of Mexico, Missouri; children, Sue Mesey of Gerald, Missouri, Carol Sue (John) Pritchard of Farmer Branch, Texas, Jackie (Betty) Mesey of Imperial, Missouri, Rosco "Rocky" (Sheila) Mesey of St. Clair, Missouri, Dorothy Sailing of St. Clair, Missouri, Shelly Mesey of Washington, Missouri, Taffy Messex, Ruth Mesey Barry (Anisa) Mesey, Kimberly (Dennis) Luzynski all of Union, Missouri, Daniel (Pam) Mesey of Sullivan, Missouri; step son, David (Bernadette) Powell of Springfield, Missouri; 34 grandchildren, three step grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. James Edward Simpson lay in state after 10 a.m. until time of the funeral services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005. Rev. James Self officiated with Jaisa Self providing the musical selections. Committal prayers and interment was in New Diggens Cemetery, Potosi, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were David Powell, Harry Jackson, Richard Jackson, Danny Mesey, Josh Messex and Jonathan Messex. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Rev. Ronald Wayne Smith Rev. Ronald Wayne Smith, 65, Dover, Arkansas, passed away Friday, July 8, 2005 at Cuba, Missouri. He was born January 17, 1940, at Los Angeles, California to Roy Clifford and Imogene Wallace Smith. He was an ordained minister with the Full Gospel Churches International and was a member of the Trinity Full Gospel Outreach church at Dover. Since January of 2005 he, along with his wife, had been care-takers of Camp Moriah, a Full Gospel Church Camp in Cuba, Missouri. He was very active in many church activities and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a United States Army veteran of Vietnam and retired from the service after 25 years. He was also retired from ConAgra Frozen Foods. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors includes his wife of 22 years, Thelma Jean Smith of Dover; four sons, and two daughters-in-law, Mark W. and Billie Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri, Mike Smith of St. Joseph, Missouri, Bradley D. and Alisha "Tia" Smith of Columbia, Missouri and Eric A. Smith of Trenton, Missouri; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry W. and Aline Smith of Conway; a sister Geraldine Bush of Russellville; five grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 10 a.m. at Shinn Chapel with the Rev. Joyce Turner and Rev. Cecil "Sonny" Sain officiating. Burial with military honors provided by the VFW Rogers-Rye Post 2283, will be in the East Point Cemetery at Russellville, under the direction of the Shinn Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ken Smith, James H. Smith, Wayne W. Pettis, Jim Collins, Josh McDonald and Bob Grisby. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Ward, Rev. Randall Handly, Rev. Richard Williams, Thomas M. Polson and Bobby Heflin. Visitation was Tuesday, July 12, 2005 from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. James E. Summers, Jr. James E. Summers, Jr, former police officer in the Bourbon and Cuba, Missouri areas, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the age of 48 years, 2 months and 7 days. Jim was born at Washington, Missouri on April 28, 1957 to James Eugene and Mary (West) Summers, Jr. He was raised in the Bourbon area and graduated from Bourbon High School in 1975. On June 20, 1975 he entered military duty with the U.S. Air Force where he served as a military policeman. Upon his honorable discharge, Jim returned to Bourbon where he became employed with the Crawford County Sheriff's Office as a deputy. Later he worked with Franklin County, Bourbon Police and finally the Cuba Police from which he retired. Still being young in life, Jim became employed at TRADCO in Washington, Missouri as a product finisher for aircraft parts. On September 25, 2004 he was united in marriage to Lynn M. Nolden at Owensville, Missouri. Jim was known as a man who was kind hearted, had a sense of humor and enjoyed pulling jokes on everyone. He believed in giving a person a second chance and never met a stranger. He is survived by his wife Lynn, of the family home; three sons Michael S. Summers of Villa Ridge, Missouri, James E. Summers III and wife Beth with the U.S. Army at Ft. Hood, Texas and Thomas A. Summers of Bourbon, Missouri; two step sons Lawrence White of Sullivan, Missouri and Benjamin Berry of Bourbon, Missouri; two step daughters Melissa Norris of Cuba, Missouri and Rachael Berry of St. Louis, Missouri. His parents James and Mary Summers, Sr. of Bourbon, Missouri; a brother James Klocke and wife Julie of Bourbon, Missouri; two sisters Linda Simmerly and husband Michael of Cuba, Missouri and Anna Tracey and husband William of Bourbon, Missouri; his mother-in-law Georgia Nolden of Cuba, Missouri; one grandchild; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2005 from the Eaton Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, 301 Sappington Bridge Road in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Matthew Schaefer officiating. Interment with full military honors was held in Bourbon Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Edna Irene Walker Edna Irene Walker nee Williams of Steelville, Missouri was born on Sunday, June 27, 1909 in Scotia, Missouri to Giles Edwin Williams and Edith Viola Clonts Williams. She passed away on Monday, July 4, 2005 at Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Missouri at the age of 96 years and 7 days. Edna was a lifelong resident of Crawford County. She married Alvin Russell Walker on March 31, 1928 in Steelville, Missouri and to this union four children were born. Edna was very active in church work, she attended several churches down through the years. She taught Sunday school, led the WMU ladies group, worked in Bible School and loved to sing in the choir. She was currently a member of First Baptist Church, Cuba, Missouri. Edna taught school for over 40 years, many of those years were in the rural area schools throughout Crawford County. Edna was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, an honor society for Women Educators. She later helped her husband Alvin with the mail route. Edna was a very busy caring person who was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. Her hobbies were quilting, ceramics, walking outdoors, painting, crocheting, making afghans, doll collecting, and antiquing. Edna most of all loved being with her family and especially her grandchildren. Edna was voted Queen of the Cuba Senior Center a few years ago and in 2002, she was named Queen in the District Nursing Home contest then later won first runner up in the State Nursing Home contest. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son Russell Walker; two sisters Velma Knight and husband Jim, and Alice Jones and husband Al; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Georgia Williams, Anna Blunt, Mae and Steve May, Zelma and Jack Davis, Lola and George Bryan, Laura and Floyd Pinnell, Arvil and Tressie Walker, Clyde and Virgie Walker. Those who remain to mourn her passing are her children Jerry Walker of Lake Ozark, Missouri, Betty Waller and husband Bill, and Sue Richards and husband Wayne, all of Steelville, Missouri; sister Ruby Williams of Steelville; brothers Edwin Henry Williams of Cuba, Missouri, Ward Williams and wife Ruby of Steelville, Missouri; Brother-in-law Woodrow Blunt and wife Mary of St. Louis; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; and six step great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Visitation was Wednesday, July 6, 2005 from 5-8 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were Thursday, July 7, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Delmar B. Hutson officiating. Burial in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Winnie Brooks ====================================================================