Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of August 24, 2016 Fred S. Booker Fred S. Booker was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1921 in Devil's Elbow, Missouri to Willett and Cora (Miller) Booker and passed away on Monday, August 15, 2016 at the age of 95 years, 4 months and 10 days. He married Jesse W. Sliger on February 14, 1943 in Licking, Missouri and to this union 10 children were born. On their 71st anniversary, February 14, 2014, Jesse and Fred were crowned Queen and King of Hearts at the Gibbs Care Center Valentine Banquet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willett and Cora Booker; wife, Jesse on August of 2014; step-mother, Bertha Booker, parents-in-law, A.Z. "Zeb" and Dora Sliger; son, Larry Booker; sons-in-law, James Pitts, Roy Soper, and Don Taylor; daughter-in-law, Patricia Booker; brothers, Tess (Bernice) Booker, Frank (Irene) Booker and Albert "Jack" (Joyce) Booker; sisters, Goldie (Bill) Miller, Bessie (Beecher) Clark, Elsie (Olin) Martin, and Edna (John) Duncan; brother-in-law, Vernon Sliger; sister-in-law, Sophia "Hope" Snelson; grandchild, Randy Booker; great grandchildren, Angel Gresham, Angelina Gresham, Garrett Manthey, Grace Gresham, Hollie Chasen, Jamie Gresham and Lane Gresham. He is survived by his children, Doretta Soper and Vernon Booker, both of Cook Station, Missouri, Donald (Ruth Ann) Booker of Lake Springs, Missouri, Dana (Wayne) Richter of Steelville, Missouri, Michael Booker (fiancee Jeaney) of Salem, Missouri, Debbie Taylor of Salem, Missouri, David (Christina) Booker, Brent (Tana) Booker and John "Ricky" (Teresa) Booker, all of Cook Station, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Mary (Jim) Laughlin of Waynesville, Missouri and Kathy Knudsen of Rolla, Missouri; 31 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 22 great great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 and funeral service at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Jerry Beers and Pastor Mike Mounce officiating. Burial was at the Carr Cemetery, Cook Station, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Douglas J. "Doug" Davis Douglas J. "Doug" Davis of Rolla, Missouri was born in Hannibal, Missouri on February 16, 1959 to Darold K. "Tiny" and Onez (Stump) Davis and passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the age of 57 years. On February 16, 1991 he married Dianne Raffaelli. Doug previously worked as the general manager of the Big Bear Farm & Home Store in Rolla, Missouri and later as lead maintenance for the Cantex Corporation in Rolla, Missouri. Among his many interests were fishing, hunting, watching the television show "Super Natural" with his daughter and cooking for his family. Doug was also a member of the Rolla Moose Lodge since 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darold and Onez Davis; daughter, Emily Ann Davis; granddaughter, Molly Davis; and brother, Dale Davis. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Davis of Rolla, Missouri; five children, Dominic Raffaelli and wife Jennifer of Fenton, Missouri, Thomas Davis and companion Karen Huff of St. James, Missouri, Phillip Davis and companion Jessica Shay of Rolla, Missouri, Robert Davis and wife Jenifer of Rolla, Missouri and Ashley Davis and companion Corey Bunton of Rolla, Missouri; four brothers, David Davis and wife Diane of Columbia, Missouri, Dirk Davis and wife Mary of Palmyra, Missouri, Darin Davis and wife Paula of Louisiana, Missouri and Daniel Davis of Brookfield, Missouri; one sister, Mary Beth Davis of Hannibal, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Hailey, Cameron, Sal, Alex, Lucas, Payge, Phalen, Lucy and Rain; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held prior to the service Wednesday, August 17, 2016 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Null & Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Steven Leslie McMillen Steven Leslie McMillen of Steelville, Missouri was born June 26, 1978 at Potosi, Missouri to Jerry Edward and Wanda Sue Asher McMillen and passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the age of 38 years. Steven worked in construction and was self-employed. He always loved taking time to fish in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Edward McMillen; and two brothers, Timothy and John McMillen. He is survived by his mother, Wanda Sue McMillen of Buna, Texas; one son, Timothy John Steven McMillen of Steelville, Missouri; one brother, Mark McMillen of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Sue Revia and husband Ryan of Silsbee, Texas; other relatives and friends. A private family memorial service was held. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Lorraine L. Reimers Lorraine L. Reimers of Leasburg, Missouri was born on January 8, 1932 in Houlton, Maine to Leon and Annie (Bourgoin) Deschaine passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the age of 84 years. Lorraine was united in marriage to Walter Reimers on November 26, 1955 in Houlton, Maine and to this union five children were born. Lorraine worked several years at Summers Nursing Home in Leasburg, Missouri before becoming a homemaker. She was a longtime devoted parishioner of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Bourbon, Missouri. She enjoyed taking care of her home and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and annie Deschaine; one daughter, Lori Reimers; two sisters, Gloria Oaks and Gerry Myers; and two brothers, Norman and Gilman Deschaine. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Walter Reimers of Leasburg, Missouri; four children, Karen and husband Donald Kunar of Lexington, Virginia, Gary Reimers and wife Cheryl Senger of Leasburg, Missouri, Brian Reimers of Wright City, Missouri and David and wife Erin Reimers of St. Charles, Missouri; two sisters, Nancy and husband Arthur Pion of Largo, Florida and Madeline Martin of Hartford, Connecticut, two brothers, Donald Deschaine of Massachusetts and Harold and wife Marcell Deschaine of Sarasota, Florida; six grandchildren, David, Jr., Ashley, Jacob and Brett Reimers, Kristen Voss, Matthew Oakley; three great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 from 9-10 a.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Bourbon, Missouri. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis Catholic Church with Rev. Richard Boever as the celebrant. Graveside service was held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 1 p.m. at the Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Frank Earl Skyles Frank Earl Skyles of Rolla, Missouri was born on October 2, 1948 to Frank Raymond and Lottie Marie Nease Skyles and passed away on August 17, 2016 at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Brenda Kay Chilton Skyles who passed away on April 27, 1998. Then he married Patrica Ann Roark. Frank was a maintenance director and worked for Great Circle for 33 1/2 years. Frank loved the farm. It had been in the family for over 100 years. He enjoyed his cattle, hogs, and chickens and putting up hay. He had many John Deere tractors (over 10) and had sheds for all of them. Frank loved to have fun, telling jokes and aggravating friends or just causing trouble. He loved his guns, and spent many hours reloading ammo. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Raymond and Lottie Marie Skyles; and his first wife, Brenda Kay Skyles. He is survived by his wife of the home, Patrica Ann Roark Skyles; three sons, Dale Skyles of Rolla, Missouri, Donald Skyles of Ashville, North Carolina and Jimmy Skyles of Arkansas; two daughters, Elizabeth Paine and Dorothy Skyles, both of Rolla, Missouri; two brothers, Raymond Skyles of Pieria, Illinois and Charles Skyles of Rolla, Missouri; three sisters, Rose Teems, Aarmyma Gargus and Virginai Beyers, all of Rolla, Missouri; 10 step-grandchildren; one step great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Full military graveside services were conducted on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Wishon Cemetery, Rolla, Missouri with Terry Dees officiating. Pallbearers were Charles Skyles, Donald Skyles, Tim McDowell, Clyde Teems, Cody Curtis, Clay McKinnon and Jaden Woolsey. Honorary pallbearer was Dale Skyles. Burial was in the Wishon Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Donald Lee Storie Jr. Donald Lee Storie Jr. of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 22, 1951 at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois to Donald Lee Sr. and Muriel (Boule') Storie and passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at the age of 64 years. He is survived by his significant other of 18 years, Michele Humphrey; parents, Donald Lee Sr. and Muriel Storie of Leasburg, Missouri; daughters, Brandy Storie and Ella Storie, both of Cuba, Missouri; brothers, Barry Storie and wife Linda of Holiday Island, Arkansas, Terry Storie and wife, Debbie of Rolla, Missouri, Tracy Storie of Newburg, Missouri, Stacy Storie and wife Sonja of Hays, Virginia and Carly Storie and wife Heide of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Nadeane Mannion and husband Jay of Newport News, Virginia; other relatives and friends. Memorial services were on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 5 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Chapel in Gerald, Missouri with Rev. John Roach officiating. Visitation follow from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Gottenstroeter Chapel in Gerald, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Gerald, Missouri. Christine "Peggy" Tupper Christine "Peggy" (nee Hood) Tupper of Rolla, Missouri was born on Christmas Day in 1941 in West Point, Georgia to John and Mary (Burdette) Hood and passed away August 18, 2016 at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 24 days. Christine grew up in Lanett, Alabama, the youngest of five children. Christine married Robert Tupper and lived in many states across our country with their three daughters. Upon their retirement from the US Navy, Christine became a resident of Rolla, Missouri in 1979. Christine worked for many years at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center. Christine had a strong faith in God, unending love for her family and will always be remembered by those who knew her for her beautiful blue eyes and genuine concern for her fellow man. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Hood; sisters, Phyllis George and Sabra Teague; brother, Earl Hood; and grandson, Richard "Austin" Stevenson. She is survived by her husband, Robert Tupper of Dixon, Missouri; sisters, Maxine Hood of Valley Alabama and Betty Hood of Lanett, Alabama; daughters, Marla Stevenson and husband Richard of Rolla, Missouri, Donna McKnight of Maryland Heights, Missouri and Sheryl Rubey of St. James, Missouri; grandchildren, Sister Brandi-Lynn McWhorter of Abbey of St. Walburga, Emily Stevenson Stratman of Rolla, Missouri, Elizabeth Quick and husband Jason of St. James, Missouri, Michael R. McWhorter and Erika Keen of St. Charles, Missouri, Sgt. John Logan Jr. of Ft. Carson, Colorado, Derek Rubey of St. James, Missouri and Jennifer Rubey of Glenpool, Oklahoma; great grandchildren, Akela, Michael Jr, Brock, Alivia and Natalee; other relatives and friends. Gravesite service was held at Pea Ridge Cemetery near Doolittle, Missouri at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 22, 2016 with Pastor Ben Harris officiating. Cremation services were under the direction of Rolla Cremation and Memorial in Rolla, 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