Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of September 15, 2004. Robert Ronald "Ron" Bouse Robert Ronald "Ron" Bouse was born Monday, July 2, 1935, at Butts, Missouri, a son of the late Maggie Belle (Sites) and John James Bouse, Sr. He entered eternal rest Saturday, September 4, 2004, at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 2 days. On February 19, 1960, at St. Louis, Missouri, Ron was united in marriage to Marium Joyce Santhuff, daughter of Mary Santhuff Lacy and the late Jesse Lyman Santhuff. Two daughters and two sons were born to this union. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by three brothers, William H. "Bill" Bouse and wife JoAnn, Richard Donald "Dick" Bouse and Luther George "Lute" Bouse; two sisters Eileen "Pug" and husband Jerry Winer and Betty Jo Bouse; his father-in-law Jesse L. Santhuff; one grandson Jacob Randall Turnbough; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Armin Ayers, Buster Hewkin, Shirley Faye and Lyman Monroe, Jr. Ron served in the United States Army, receiving the rank of Sgt. He received an honorable discharge January 11, 1964. He was a hardworking, successful businessman and farmer. He took great pride in his cattle. He was a faithful member and deacon in First Baptist Church. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Joyce Bouse of the home in Steelville, Missouri; two daughters, Tammy and husband Steve Hammonds of Steelville, Missouri, Pamela and husband Wes Francis of Bertrand, Missouri; two sons, Rick Bouse and wife Brenda of Sullivan, Missouri, Brock Bouse and wife Becky of Bourbon, Missouri. Four brothers, John James "Chuck" Bouse, Jr. and wife Connie, Noel Adrian "Pete" Bouse and wife Sharon, Thomas Wayne "Tom" Bouse and wife Ruby, all of Cuba, Missouri, Jack Herschell Bouse and wife Julie of Foley, Alabama; two sisters, Verna Ayers of Steelville, Missouri and Vera Hewkin of Atlanta, Georgia. Also remaining is his mother-in-law, Mary Lacy of Steelville, Missouri; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jane Bouse, Hallie Bouse, Bob and Lelah Santhuff and Loretta Anderson, all of Steelville, Missouri, Bill and Pat Santhuff of Piedmont, Missouri, Delores and Don Goad of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Ronnie Santhuff of Sinton, Texas. Seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Heather, Michael, Heath, Abbie Belle, Morgan and Megan; nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends. Robert Ronald Bouse lay in state 4-8 p.m. Monday, September 6, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at the First Baptist Church, Steelville, Missouri with Dr. Cardis Bryan officiating and Rev. Howard Wymer and Rev. Bart Hildreth assisting. Musical selections were provided by Rob and Kay Housewright, Joyce Vaughn, Jackie Richardson, the Bouse family (Joyce, Pam, Rick and Brock) with Jackie as pianist. Honoring Ron as pallbearers were nephews Jim Ayers, Brad Bouse, Jeff Bouse, Kirk Bouse, Mike Bouse, Tommy Bouse Jr., and Jeff Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were his brothers Tom, Pete, Chuck and Jack Bouse. Committal prayers and interment were in Fairview Cemetery, Butts, Missouri. Military honors were at graveside with the presentation of the flag. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Tamie Mae Kessinger Tamie Mae (Asher) Kessinqer was born November 24, 1960 to Alma Ruth and Loyd Asher in Springfield, Missouri. She married Dr. Jay Kessinger September 23, 1989 and has been married for 15 years. Tamie loved to play softball and volleyball. She especially loved her children. Tamie worked at the Kessinger Chiropractic Clinic in Relic, Missouri with her husband Dr. Jay Kessinger and his parents, Dr. Jack and Virginia Kessinger, as an office manager. Tamie passed from this life September 12, 2004 at her home in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 43 years. She is preceded in death by her father, one brother David Asher and a daughter Zoe. She is survived by her husband Dr. Jay Kessinger of Rolla, Missouri; a son Zachary and daughter Ashley Kessinger of their home. One step-son Andy Kessinger of Sarcoxia, Missouri; her mother and step father Ruth and Marion Ellis of Seymour, Missouri. One brother Robert Asher I Judy of Rogersville, Missouri; four sisters, Regina Bogart and Larry of Mansfield, Missouri; Kathy Helsley of Seymour, Missouri, Sue Merriett of Ava, Missouri; Geri Riley and Kenny of Seymour, Missouri and also a host of other relatives and friends. Tamie will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation was Tuesday, September 14, 2004 from 5-8 p.m. at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church in Rolla, Missouri. The funeral service was Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 11 a.m., at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church in Rolla, Missouri. The officiating ministers were Pastor Wade Wilson, Pastor Gary Teague and Pastor Tim Stagner. Interment was in the Rolla City Cemetery in Rolla, Missouri. All arrangements were made with the Teague and Sons Funeral Home in Newburg, Missouri. John C. Mason, Sr. John C. Mason, Sr. of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at the age of 90 years. John was born in the Boss, Missouri area at what was then known as Howe's Mill to the late James Otis and Charlotte (Wisdom) Mason. He attended school and later graduated from Stone Hill High School. John honorably served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army in the Medical Corps. He saw action in New Guinea, the Philippines, Luzon, and Korea. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for these campaigns and also a Combat Medical Badge and the Pacific Theatre Campaign Ribbon with Bronze Arrowhead along with a Good Conduct Medal. In July 14, 1949 he was married to Roberta Scott and they made their home in Sullivan. John was an employee of the Sullivan Electrical Department several years prior to becoming a Ramsey Corporation employee. In the mid 1950s John was employed as a machinist at Ramsey and retired from there after 30 years of service to the company. After his retirement, John worked at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan and was a faithful employee for almost 20 years. He was a member of the Sullivan Volunteer Fire Department and later the Fire District for over 50 years. John was also a 50 year member of the Sullivan Lodge No. 69 AF & AM and 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star Sullivan Chapter No. 109. He enjoyed the game of golf and was a member of Sullivan Country Club for over 30 years. He was also a member of Temple Baptist Church of Sullivan. John also found pleasure in camping and traveling, gardening and time with his family and friends. One of his greatest pleasures was his coffee buddy time at the Bobber and this was a special time of day for John. He was known as a kind and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Roberta of the family home, one son John C. Mason, Jr. and wife Jean of Sullivan, two grandsons, John C. Mason, III and Ryan James Mason. One sister Virginia Hedrick of Rolla, Missouri, a sister-in-law Lola Mason of Salem, Missouri, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his beloved daughter-in-law Penny Huer Mason, four brothers Eldred, Howard, Winfred and Kenneth Mason, a sister Ersie Sellers, three sisters-in-law, Zona, Loise, and Della Mason, two brothers-in-law Walter Sellers and Miles Hedrick, four nephews James Mason in infancy, Paul Sellers, Stanley Mason and Judson Mason and a niece Freda Mason. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2004 from Eaton's Hassebroek Chapel in Sullivan with Pastor Scott Perry officiating. Interment was in Meramec Hills Memorial Garden, Cuba, Missouri with full military honors. Fireman's honors were bestowed at 7 p.m. Friday evening with Masonic services at 7:15 p.m. followed by Order of Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Anthony Lynn Moore Anthony Lynn Moore was born Thursday, June 5, 1959 at Bernie, Missouri, a son of Lois Delashmet Moore and Colon A. Moore, Jr. He entered eternal life Tuesday, September 7, 2004 in his home (the result of a fire) in Bourbon, Missouri at the age of 45 years, 3 months and 2 days. Anthony served two years in the U.S. Army in Panama. He worked at Carden Machine Shop in Sullivan, Missouri. He was a very compassionate and kind person. He enjoyed life and was everyone's friend. Those who preceded him in death were his father, Colon A. Moore, Jr., grandparents Howell and Ava Delashmet, Maureen Moore Jackson and Colon A. Moore, Sr. Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his parents, Richard and Lois Carden, brother Colon A. "Butch" Moore III, all of Steelville, Missouri; great uncle Milton Delashmet of St. Louis, Missouri; uncles and aunts John and Carole Delashmet, Herrin, Illinois, Ancil and Elizabeth Delashmet of Gaffney, South Carolina, Howell and Margaret Delashmet, Kennansville, Florida, Jerry and Shelby Delashmet and Roger and Eva Delashmet of Naples, Florida and Ann Coombs of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. Anthony Lynn Moore lay in state 6-9 p.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, September 10, 2004 at the Britton Chapel, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Musical selections were provided by Wanda Ransom organist, Kay and Rob Housewright and Joyce Vaughn vocalist. Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. Serving as pallbearers were Ancil Delashmet, John Delashmet, Roger Delashmet, Clements Fife, Ernest Martin and Stanley Rupe. Arrangments were entrusted to the care of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Misosuri. Margie C. Randall Margie C. Randall nee Coleman, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004 at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Otis F. and Lila Setzer Coleman, of Davisville, Missouri. On June 20, 1936 she was united in marriage to Roxie N. Randall in Marshall, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 4, 1956. Besides her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Argie Coleman, one brother, John W. Coleman, one nephew, Lewis Kussar and a special friend, John Eden. Mrs. Randall was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Edwardsville, the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 667 in Edwardsville and a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 82 in Edwardsville. Those who remain to mourn her passing are one brother, Paul and wife Nola Coleman of Beaufort, Missouri, two sisters, Helen Earls of Ironton, Missouri and Dorothy Zumstein of Redmond, Oregon; three nephews, Paul F. Coleman, Beaufort, Mo., Thomas Coleman of Viburnum, Mo. and Otis Coleman of Dillard, Mo. Five nieces, Marilyn Killian, Wichita, Kansas, Carol Leach of Manchester, Mo., Cathy Leimkuehler of Leslie, Mo., Lila Weaver, Affton, Mo. and Margie Bobbitt of Salem, Mo.; her close friends, Phyllis Eden and Jay Unger of Darnestown, Maryland; and Lindley and Mary Ann Renken of Edwardsville, Illinois, also one sister-in-law, Maudie Coleman of Viburnum, Mo. Mrs. Randall was in state from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Weber Funeral Home in Edwardsville. Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 9, 2004 at First Christian Church in Edwardsville, with Rev. James Brooks, Pastor, officiating. Interment was in Forever Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville. 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 ====================================================================