Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of August 12, 2015 Jennifer M. Clonts Jennifer M. Clonts was born June 28, 1977 in Sullivan, Missouri to Kenneth and Debra (Frohbieter) Clonts of Cuba, Missouri and passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 38 years. She attended Sullivan Christian Church. Jennifer enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. Her smile and that unforgettable laugh brightened any gathering she was a part of. Her niece and nephews were very special to her. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kevin Clonts. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Debra Clonts; one brother, Tom Clonts of Sullivan, Missouri; sister-in-law, Carla Clonts of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9:30-11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services was at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home Chapel in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Grady O'Dell officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Hill Cemetery in rural Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Allan Ray Dicus Allan Ray Dicus of Wesco, Missouri was born June 29, 1959 in Steelville, Missouri to Fred William and Hazel Ruth Humphrey Dicus and passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at the age of 56 years, 1 month and 4 days. Allan had worked many years with Chilton Construction doing carpentry and plumbing. He had attended Coffee Community Church. Allan enjoyed fishing, camping, playing his guitar and tinkering on lawnmowers and cars. He was known to be a very giving and selfless man.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Hazel Dicus; and two brothers, Louis and Richard Dicus. He is survived by his children, Bradley Dicus and wife Ashley of Steelville, Missouri, Nathan Anderson of Salem, Missouri and Crystal Dicus and Erik Lowes of Cuba, Missouri; wife, Terri Chandler Dicus of Steelville, Missouri; five brothers, Kenny Dicus and wife Terri of Dale, Indiana, Bill Dicus and Tim Dicus and wife Rita, all of Cuba, Missouri, Jack Dicus and wife Debbie of Bourbon, Missouri and Gerald Dicus of Steelville, Missouri; four sisters, Judy Whittaker and husband Gene and Carol Watson, all of Steelville, Missouri, Linda Dicus of Cuba, Missouri and Peggy Gregory of St. James, Missouri; sister-in-law, Judy Dicus of Steelville, Missouri; special niece, Debbie Smith and husband Guy of Steelville, Missouri who was raised like a sister by his parents; three grandchildren, Braden and Gracyn Dicus and Addison Lowes; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Rev. Casey Reed and Rev. Gene Whittaker officiating. Special music of "Go Rest High" and "Amazing Grace" was sung by Sherry Spitler with Kenny Cain and Kris Cain on guitar and mandolin. Other music of "Where the Roses Never Fade," "Daddy's Hands" and "Seven Spanish Angels" was also played. Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery. Casket bearers were John Watson, John Ransom, Brandon Gregory, Jerry Hardin, Larry Hardin Jr. and Guy Smith. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Robert E. Douglas Robert E Douglas of Cuba, Missouri was born March 1932 in the city of St. Louis, Missouri to Mary E. and David A. Douglas and passed away on August 3, 2015 at the age of 83 years. He retired from Doe Run in 1994. He was preceded in by his parents, Mary and David Douglas; first wife, Marie Gladys; daughter, Laura Frances Stecher and brothers, William Douglas and Francis Douglas. He is survived by his wife, Frances I. Harding; children, Sandra Douglas (Rocky) Hudson, Cynthia (Roger) Gray and Mark Douglas; stepchildren, Bonnie (Jim) Blunt, Larry (Judy) Harding, Nancy (Pat) Mullen and Starlite (Mark) Fooks; sister, Mary (Leo) Creamer; brother, Ted Douglas; sister-in-law, Ida Douglas; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were August 7, 2015 at Lord Funeral Home in St. Louis County, followed by burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Elaine Edwards Elaine Edwards (nee Cook) of Steelville, Missouri and formerly of St. Ann, Missouri, was born August 27, 1929 in Elvins, Missouri to Elmer and Grace Politte Cook and passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 85 years. On November 6, 1946 in Farmington, Missouri she married Alvin "Al" Edwards and to this union seven children were born. Elaine was a member of the St. Michael's Catholic Church for many years and served on the St. Michael's Parish Council. For over 25 years she visited homes of the homebound members and helped give communion. She was also a member of the FEMA Board, Happy Homemakers Club, Meramec Garden Club and was bookkeeper and treasurer of Golden Echoes. In 2009, Elaine was the recipient of the Citizen of the Year award by the Steelville Chamber of Commerce. She will always be remembered as helping and giving to others. Elaine always loved being "Nanny" to her many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Grace Cook; her husband, Al; one son, John Edwards; one daughter, Jane Lewis; one great grandson, Max Winfield; and brother, Joey Cook. She is survived by her two sons, Tony Edwards and wife Peggy of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Michael Edwards and wife Kelley of St. Peters, Missouri; three daughters, Connie Porter and husband Marty of Grand Prairie, Texas, Becky Cafazza and husband Tony of St. Ann, Missouri and Kathy Dunlap and husband Rob of San Diego, California; 21 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Charmaine McFarland and husband Floyd of Farmington, Missouri; other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the All Saints Parish in St. Peters, Missouri. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. A Celebration of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville, Missouri with Father James Finder as Celebrant. Organ music was played by Karin West. Committal prayer and interment were in the Steelville Cemetery at Steelville, Missouri. Casket bearers were Tom Lezear, Tony Hilton, John Edwards, Pat McFarland, John McFarland and Tom Maurer. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Shirley S. McEwen Shirley S. McEwen was born February 19, 1948 in Washington, Missouri to Raymond T. and Marie Roark Koch and passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 in Washington at the age of 67 years. Shirley received her education in Washington. On December 15, 1981, Shirley was united in marriage to Larry McEwen and they made their home in Union, Missouri. Shirley worked at Hazel Vinyl Products in Washington for 25+ years and at Missouri Meerschaum for 10 years. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Elmer Sperry and Larry McEwen; son, Poncho Sperry, two grandsons, Darryl Shoults and Lance Shoults; great grandson, Derek Lehr; and brother, Arman "Bud" Koch. She is survived by three sons, Darryl Sperry and wife Judy of Washington, Missouri, Kevin McEwen and wife Cindy of Ozark, Missouri and Jim McEwen and wife Kelly of Beaufort, Missouri; four daughters, Ardell Brown and husband Richard of Washington, Missouri, Kathryn Craig and husband Gary of Owensville, Missouri, Charla Carey of Washington, Missouri, Natalie Grover and husband Randy of Mountain View, Missouri; several grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine "Gerry" Peirick and husband Frank of Union, Missouri and Elsie Koch of St James, Missouri; three brothers, Arnold " Pete" Koch and Kathy of Washington, Missouri, Charles Koch and wife Joanne of Union, Missouri and Randy Koch and wife Juanita of Leslie, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Funeral service was held Thursday, August 6, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, Missouri. Burial was in the Bethel Cemetery in Labadie, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Oltmann Funeral Home in Union, Missouri. Jackie J. Murphy Jackie J. Murphy of Bourbon, Missouri was born January 15, 1940 to Willis and Clara (Dilks) Marshall in Bourbon, Missouri and passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at the age of 75 years. On July 3, 1965, she married James D. "JD" Murphy in Bourbon, Missouri. The couple just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church of Bourbon, Missouri. Jackie enjoyed antiquing, fishing and gardening. Her pride and joy was her yard. It was immaculate. She is survived by her husband "JD"; one son, Greg Murphy of Bourbon, Missouri and one grandson, Tyler Murphy of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Father Richard Boever officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Bourbon, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Donald Eugene Simms Donald Eugene Simms of Cherryville, Missouri was born February 11, 1941 in Como, Missouri to William and Pearl Simms and passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at the age of 75 years. On September 30, 1975 in St. Louis, he was united in marriage to Roberta "Bobbie" Farnham. Donald was a stationary engineer in a hospital power plant for several years and retired in 2000. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Simms of Cherryville, Missouri; one granddaughter, Amber Heeley of North Carolina; five great grandchildren, Samantha, Aleksa, Isabel, Isaac and Caleb; other relatives and friends. The family chose cremation as the final disposition. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Pansy Delight Young Pansy Delight Young (nee Dicus) was born on Sunday, August 27, 1916 in Keysville, Missouri to Calvin Elic and Etta Cassidy Dicus and passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at the age of 98 years, 11 months and 6 days. Pansy married Conn Holmes Young on June 17, 1940 in Keysville, Missouri and to this union six children were born. Pansy enjoyed cooking, gardening and canning. She brought the family together for dinner at her home every Sunday as she prepared it on her own until a few years ago when others helped her. She also, liked to go shopping. She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Etta Dicus; husband, Conn; son, Robert R. Young; grandsons, Paul Matthew Young and Jacob Scot Ware; brothers, Thomas Dicus, Waymond Dicus, Fred Dicus and Sam Dicus; sisters, Mildred Ransom, Edith Hardin Dunn, Erma Dicus and Ruth Harmon. She is survived by her children, James (Geneva) C. Young, Lee (Eula) Young, Grace (Curt) Ware, Dale (Dottie Cox) Young, all of Steelville, Missouri and Glenn (Barb) Young of Cuba, Missouri; brother-in-law, Roy Harmon of Steelville, Missouri; close family friends, David Hall and Jim Jones of Steelville, Missouri; 22 grand- children; 31 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was Tuesday, August 4, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. and funeral service was Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Spencer Hutson officiating. Burial was at the Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. 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