Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of October 5, 2016 Russell Branson Russell Branson of Washington, Missouri, (formerly of Owensville, Missouri) was born in Linn, Missouri on May 20, 1943 to Robert John and Gladys (Ridenhour) Branson and passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 at the age of 73 years. On September 29, 1962, at the First Baptist Church in Owensville he was united in marriage to Betty Carroll. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Owensville, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys Branson; wife, Betty Branson; son, Gary Branson; and sisters, Katie Herndon, Shirley Murphy and Arlena Roberds. He is survived by his children, Dr. Steve Branson and wife Kristy of Nashville, Tennessee, Dr. Terri Higgins and husband James of Nashville, Tennessee and Sherri Elbert of Washington, Missouri; sister, Susie Leasor and husband Robert of Cherryville; seven grandchildren, Kile, Olivia, Savannah, Shiloh, Sidney, Fender, and Vox; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 27 from 9-11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jim Muir officiating. Burial was in the Countryside Memorial Gardens in Owensville, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. William Capehart William Capehart of Cuba, Missouri was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1931 to Lawrence E. and Ruth Elizabeth Thoma Capehart and passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 9 days. William served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War as a paratrooper instructor. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. William married Joyce Kyle on November 10, 1951 at St. John's Methodist Church in St. Louis, Missouri and to this union three children were born. He began working as a milkman with Sealtest Dairy Company; then later worked for Kraft's Food as a sales rep., an operations manager of the Midwest region for A&W, sales rep for Hickory Farms and lastly site location manager for the Medicine Shoppe in St. Louis, Missouri. After retirement, William and Joyce moved to Cuba, Missouri and were members of the Trinity Presbyterian Church. He was a history buff and active member and former president of the Cuba Historical Society. He enjoyed fishing, raising cattle, and being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Ruth Capehart; wife, Joyce Capehart; brothers, George and John Capehart; and sister, Nellie Merhoff. He is survived by his children, Kurt (Mary) Capehart of Augusta, Missouri, Linda (David) Cook of Aliso Viejo, California and Ellen (Andrew) Hall of Weldon Spring, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relaatives and friends. Visitation was Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. and memorial service was at 11 a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Jeff Snell officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Missouri. Carolyn Faith Fulliam Carolyn Faith Fulliam of Steelville, Missouri was born September 15, 1940 in Solo, Missouri to Cleaton and Helen Garrison Carey and passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at the age of 76 years and 12 days. While a young child, Carolyn's father, died during WWII in 1945. After his death, her mother married Harry Gray who then helped raise her. On September 20, 1958 in Steelville at the Northside Full Gospel Mission Church, she married Paul Fulliam and to this union six children were born. Carolyn was a faithful member of the Rivers of Life Fellowship Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed playing Scrabble. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleaton and Helen Carey; and one brother, George Carey and wife Ina. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Fulliam of Steelville, Missouri; two sons, Matthew Fulliam of Gerald, Missouri and Faron Fulliam and wife Dani of Cuba, Missouri; four daughters, Loretta Shoemake and husband Jacob and Pauline LeBlanc and husband Dave, all of Steelville, Missouri, Velita Padgett and husband Jim of St. Clair, Missouri and Cleta Hudson and husband Jim or Republic, Missouri; one brother Dewey Gray and wife Cheri of California, Missouri; two sisters, Lorine Troutwin and husband Jimmy of West Plains, Missouri and Harriet Rector and husband James of Shawnee, Oklahoma; 24 grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2016 at the Rivers of Life Fellowship Church in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. David Gourley officiating. Special music of "More Than Anything" was sung and played by Bob and Carol Coleman with Claudette Barton accompanying on piano and Johnny Eye on guitar. Other music of "I Want us All to be Together in Heaven" was played and "When We All Get to Heaven" was sung by the congregation. Committal prayer at the graveside was by Rev. Carl Callahan with interment in the Steelville Cemetery. Casket bearers were Jim Padgett, David Hurst, Trevor Hurst, Garth Hurst, Jack Scott, Isiah Brewer, Michal Bennett and Dan Sanders. Arrangements under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Eervin Hans Ervin Hans of Hermann, Missouri was born in Hermann, Missouri on November 30, 1925 to August and Amanda (Wehking) Hans and passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the age of 90 years. Ervin was united in marriage to Flora (Mueller) Hans on February 14, 1950 at St. Louis, Missouri. Ervin proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He worked in the St. Louis, Missouri area as an iron worker for 40 years. Ervin was a member of the Local 396 Iron Workers, the American Legion in Bay, Missouri, the Hermann V.F.W. Post 4182 and the Hermann Eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents, August and Amanda Hans; wife, Flora; son, James Burris; sister, Elfrieda Busch; and three brothers, Charlie, William and Al Hans. He is survived by two children, Noreen Ziebold and husband George of Waterloo, Illinois and Jerri Passe of St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Frieda West of Bourbon, Missouri; dear friend, Delvine Zimmermann; two grandchildren, James A. and Jeffery M. Burris; and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held Friday, September 30, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. at the Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home in Hermann, Missouri. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home in Hermann, Missouri followed by full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home in Hermann, Missouri. Danny ray Kisslinger Danny Ray Kisslinger of St. James, Missouri was born on December 8, 1959 to Fred and Rhea Bond Kisslinger in Salem, Missouri and passed away on September 26, 2016 at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 17 days. He married Pammy Moreland on February 28, 1996 at the Flag Springs Church in St. James, Missouri. Danny met the love of his life at five years old and at the age of 12 Pam knew she would marry Danny, and they would live the rest of their life together. In June of 2016, Pam made a doctor's appointment for Danny thinking that he had a stroke and later, found that Danny had brain cancer. Pam and the family were beside Danny throughout his illness. Danny was a brick laborer for the Local Labors 840 in Rolla, Missouri for over 20 years. He attended Rolla High School and was a Bulldog. Pam was a Tiger and attended John F. Hodge. Many heated discussions were had concerning who was the best, the Tigers or the Bulldogs. Danny's favorite things to do were to hunt fish and watch the kid's games at the school gym. Nothing meant more to him than his family. He was the family cook and helped Pam clean house. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Rhea Bond Kisslinger; brother, Bobby Turner; and two infant brothers. He is survived by his wife, Pammy Moreland Kisslinger of St. James, Missouri; one son, Dustin Kisslinger of St. James, Missouri; two daughters, Brittany Dodson of Bourbon, Missouri and Ashley Kisslinger of St. James, Missouri; two brothers, Marvin Turner of Salem, Missouri and Les Moreland and wife Ginger of Vienna, Missouri; three sisters, Cathy Heuser, Bonnie Moreland and husband Don of St. James, Missouri and Debbie Brown of Mt. View, Missouri; one granddaughter, Hailey Dodson; one grandson, Brian Kisslinger; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Christopher Dew officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Janalyn "Jan" Gayle Janalyn "Jan" Gayle Lefebvre of St. James, Missouri was born on April 9, 1948 in Pinckneyville, Illinois to Billie Ray and Helen Madeline Cook Koenegstein and passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 9 days. Jan loved everyone and she would help anyone when needed. Her determination carried her through several illnesses in the past few years. She was a very creative person. She loved painting, crocheting, knitting and crafts of all kinds. She loving created blankets, teddy bears, hats, scarves and gloves for her children and grandchildren. She was very fond of her collector plates, being very disappointed if one were broken as her son Eugene knows very well. She was a member of the Methodist Church in St. James, Missouri and Newburg, Missouri. She played the organ and piano for church services and funerals. She worked at Boys Town for 15 years as a childcare worker. She also worked at Shade Tree Arts and Maramec Spring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billie Ray and Helen Madeline Cook Koenegstein. She is survived by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Lefebvre Jr. of St. James, Missouri; one son, Gene Lefebvre III and wife Joanna of St. James, Missouri; one daughter, Sarah Wagoner of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, Patricia Whitmore and husband John of Vallencia, California and LuJean Roberts and husband Chuck of Effingham, Illinois; four grandchildren, Rodger "Alex" Wagoner, Nicholas Wagoner, Jacob Wagoner and Michael Lefebvre; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Mick Thrasher officiating. Songs were In The Garden, Amazing Grace, and Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Rick Lilley Rick Lilley of Bourbon, Missouri was born on March 6, 1956 to Howard R. and Joan L. (Travis) Lilley in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at the age of 60 years. Rick grew up and attended school in Staunton, Illinois after his parents moved there. He worked as a paramedic before he met and married Lisa Pinnell in Sullivan, Missouri in 1977. They had five children together. Rick worked various jobs however he loved the outdoors and trapping was a passion of his. He also enjoyed reading all kinds of books including; Louie L'Amour and Stephen King. Rick had a great sense of humor and kept everyone laughing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Joan Lilley. He is survived by three sons, Josh Lilley and wife Jessica of Staunton, Illinois, Jamie Lilley and Amy Bishop of Litchfield, Illinois and Jared Lilley and wife Kristin of Bourbon, Missouri; two daughters, Jessica Goings and husband Jason and Jasmine Lilley, all of Bourbon, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; two brothers, Gary Lilley and wife Carol of Staunton, Illinois and Gene Lilley and wife Julie of Livingston, Illinois; two sisters, Terry Salas and Lorraine Mathenia and husband Roger all of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Rick's wishes were to be cremated. A private family gathering will be held at a later time. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Missouri. Janalyn "Jan" Gayle Lefebvre Janalyn "Jan" Gayle Lefebvre of St. James, Missouri was born on April 9, 1948 in Pinckneyville, Illinois to Billie Ray and Helen Madeline Cook Koenegstein and passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 9 days. Jan loved everyone and she would help anyone when needed. Her determination carried her through several illnesses in the past few years. She was a very creative person. She loved painting, crocheting, knitting and crafts of all kinds. She loving created blankets, teddy bears, hats, scarves and gloves for her children and grandchildren. She was very fond of her collector plates, being very disappointed if one were broken as her son Eugene knows very well. She was a member of the Methodist Church in St. James, Missouri and Newburg, Missouri. She played the organ and piano for church services and funerals. She worked at Boys Town for 15 years as a childcare worker. She also worked at Shade Tree Arts and Maramec Spring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Billie Ray and Helen Madeline Cook Koenegstein. She is survived by her husband, Eugene "Gene" Lefebvre Jr. of St. James, Missouri; one son, Gene Lefebvre III and wife Joanna of St. James, Missouri; one daughter, Sarah Wagoner of St. James, Missouri; two sisters, Patricia Whitmore and husband John of Vallencia, California and LuJean Roberts and husband Chuck of Effingham, Illinois; four grandchildren, Rodger "Alex" Wagoner, Nicholas Wagoner, Jacob Wagoner and Michael Lefebvre; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral service was held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home with Mick Thrasher officiating. Songs were In The Garden, Amazing Grace, and Jesus Is The Sweetest Name I Know. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Loretta "Diane" Weber Loretta "Diane" Weber was born in Sullivan, Missouri on Sunday, December 4, 1960 to William E. and Loretta Mae Weber (Humphrey) and passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the age of 55 years, 9 months and 22 days. Diane graduated from Steelville High School in 1979 where she enjoyed softball, volleyball, drama, choir, drill team, cheerleading, shot put, and track and field. She accepted the Lord in her early 20's and was an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God Church. She was involved in drama both in school and later in church. She served as youth pastor at Steelville First Assembly of God Church and was also, very involved with the Steelville Ministerial Alliance. She worked as a youth pastor at Berea Temple in St. Louis, Missouri. She taught at a Christian school in Saipan. She got her Master's degree and served with inner city ministries in Boston, Massachusetts. She lived in Camdenton, Missouri for two years where she worked as a counselor at Pathways. She enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews and especially having tea parties with them. She liked to sew and cook. She and her mother enjoyed making costumes for plays held at the Assembly of God Church. She is known by many for her volunteer service for the church and for her outstanding voice. She served as a counselor at Pathways in Columbia, Missouri at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Mae Humphrey; brother, Rev. John Franklin Weber; and great niece, Katherin M. Weber. She is survived by her father, William E. (Linda) Weber of Steelville, Missouri; grandmother, Tressie Humphrey of Steelville, Missouri; siblings, William Luther "Bill" (Vicky) Weber of Steelville, Missouri, Joanne Elizabeth (Alan) Beers of Cuba, Missouri, Rev. Robert Marcus "Bobby" (Christina) Weber of Frisco, Texas and Ronald Eugene "Ronny" (Lisa) Weber of Steelville, Missouri; sister-in-law, Charlene West of Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the First Assembly of God Church, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Beers and Rev. Robert Marcus "Bobby" Weber officiating. Burial was at the Keysville Cemetery, Steelville, 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. 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