Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week updated November 22, 2006 Rita Boyd Rita Lynn Boyd, 48, Owensville, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri. Rita was born September 20, 1958 at Washington to Richard and Ruth Strack Boyd. She was a cable television engineer and a member of the First Christian Church of Owensville, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her son, Adam Boyd. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Hinson of Cuba, Missouri; father, Richard and Shirley Boyd of Owensville, Missouri; brother, Mark Boyd and wife Teresa of Owensville, Missouri; four step sisters, Linda Hinson of Bourbon, Missouri, Dawn Leslie and husband Mike of High Ridge, Missouri, Belinda Garlock and husband Mike o Ellisville, Missouri and Anita Oldfather and husband Ray of Owensville, Missouri. Five step brothers, Terry Hinson and wife Laura, Mike Hinson and wife Cathy, David Crosby and wife Denise and Ted Crosby and wife Jane, all of Owensville, Missouri and Gary Hinson of Cuba, Missouri. A memorial service was held Friday, November 18, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Owensville, Missouri. Elias Chymiak Elias "Al" Chymiak of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and formerly of Cuba, Missouri was born to the union of the late John and Maria (Homak) Chymiak on October 16, 1921 in Dickson City, Pennsylvania and passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the age of 85 years and 30 days. Al was united in marriage to Virginia Sikorski on March 25, 1944. Al was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania; attended school until he was 15 at which time he joined the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) to help support his family and learn a trade. He was paid $30 per month of which half was sent home to his mother to help support his brothers and sisters during the Depression. In the CCC Al learned many life vocational skills. After leaving the CCC Al moved to Detroit, Michigan to live with his sister Rose and find work. He fell in love with Virginia Sikorski and married in 1944. He enlisted in the Army Air Force (AAF) in October 1942 and served until December 1945. He was trained to be an aircraft mechanic and was assigned to various training squadrons during his tour of duty. He was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal for World War II. Al and Virginia relocated to Cuba, Missouri in the early 1950s working as refrigeration repairman prior to being employed at ECHO Supply until his retirement in 1982. Al and Virginia owned the La Treasure Hut selling antiques with Al doing upholstery for many years. He was most proud of obtaining a "License to Preach" issued by the Southern Missouri District Council of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, Missouri in 1989 serving his Lord primarily in nursing homes in Cuba, Missouri and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He was faithful to minister to his congregations regardless of size or health. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; son, Michael; brothers, Harry and John; sisters, Sophia and Rose. Al is survived by sons, David and wife Judy, Ken and wife Susan, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Tim and Monquie of Rolla, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Vickie Chymiak of Cuba, Missouri; grandchildren, Nikki Chymiak Hokanson and husband Duffy, Mark Chymiak and wife Eve, Debbra Chymiak and husband Bill, Stacy Chymiak Holland and husband Marvin, Jennifer Chymiak, Samantha and Justina Chymiak; four great-grandchildren; three sisters; nephews and nieces. Visitation was held Friday, November 17, 2006 from 6-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Britton Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Smith, officiating. Interment was in the Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Juanita M. Dye Juanita M. Dye, age 76, of Eldon, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at her home. She was born in Cherryville on October 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Clarence I. and Laura G. (Murray) Williams. On November 2, 1949, in Waynesville, she was married to Walter Eugene Dye, who survives at the home. As a young girl, Juanita gave her heart to the Lord. She was a member of Aurora Springs Baptist Church. She was a dedicated nurse and enjoyed spending her time sewing and camping and listening to gospel music. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her and knew her. Others who survive her include, two daughters, Brenda Harmon of California and Janet Bilbary and husband Don of Newburg, Missouri; one son, David Dye of Eldon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Angela Scott, Zachary Pinzke, LaRae Cotten and Tyler Dye; three great grandchildren, Joshua and Leelan Scott and Cierra Riggs; three step grandchildren; one brother, Cordell Williams of Richland and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, David Paul Dye and Douglas Lynn Dye and an infant brother. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2006 at Rekus Funeral Home in Eldon, Missouri. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Rekus Funeral Home in Eldon, Missouri. Rev. Don Bilbary and Rev. John Dearing officiated. Interment in Greenmore Memorial Gardens. Robert William Farris Robert William Farris of Cuba, Missouri was born September 7, 1940 at Sullivan, Missouri to the union of William Farris and Georgia (nee Enloe) Farris and passed away on Friday, November 17, 2006 at Columbia, Missouri at the age of 66 years, 2 months and 10 days. Bob was a well know business man for many years. He loved NASCAR, country music, family and friends. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, step father, step grandfather and step great grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his father, William Farris; one sister, Marilyn Sue; grandparents, John and Mary Enloe and Thomas and Rosa Farris. He is survived by his wife, Dinah Farris of Cuba, Missouri; his mother, Georgia Farris of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers, James and wife Rickie Farris of Eureka, Missouri and Bill and wife Rhonda Farris of Sullivan, Missouri; two daughters, Tammy Treece and Melissa and husband Brian Unruh of Okeenfe, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Sara and Amy Treece and Rebecca and Wesley Unruh of Okeenfe, Oklahoma. Four step children, Peggy Schaefer of Cuba, Missouri, Michael and wife Kathryn Craft of Rogersville, Missouri, Laurie Craft of Cuba, Missouri and Terry Craft of Cuba, Missouri; three step grandchildren; a very special granddaughter, Melissa Craft of the home, A.J. Craft of Rogersville, Missouri, Ashley Gorzik of Palms Spring, California; one step great grandson, Adam Gorzik of Palms Springs, California; uncle Frank Farris; aunt Delores Willig; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephew, great great nephews and a host of friends who loved him. Visitation was held Monday, November 20, 2006 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at Britton Funeral Home, Cuba with Pastor Woody Martin officiating. "Go Rest High on that Mountain," "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art" and "Rock of Ages" was the special music for the service. Burial at Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. The family was served by the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Bonnie Jean Hatcher Bonnie Jean Hatcher, nee Ray, of Steelville, Missouri, was born on Thursday, December 10, 1936 in Steelville, Missouri to Charles A. Ray and Irene Hanks Ray. She passed away in her home on Monday, November 13, 2006 at the age of 69 years, 11 months and three days. Bonnie married David William Hatcher on June 23, 1953 at the First Assembly of God Church, Steelville, Missouri and to this union four children were born. Before retirement Bonnie worked at Steelville Public Schools for 22 years as a teachers aid with special needs children. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at an early age. Bonnie was actively involved at Steelville Assembly of God Church for 40 years serving as Missionettes leader and working with children's church then recently became a member of Covenant Praise Church in Cuba, Missouri. Her hobbies were reading, cooking, watching and feeding the birds, going to the river and camping. Most of all, she loved her family and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David; father-in-law, Alonzo J. Hatcher and mother-in-law, Opal L. Earney Hatcher and an infant brother, Charles Ray. She is survived by her children, David R. (Sandy) Hatcher, Michael (Patrice) Hatcher, Roben (Gary) Griggs, all of Steelville, Missouri; and Mark (Tammi) Hatcher of Sullivan, Missouri; sisters, Wilma (Bernard) Davisson of Lampe, Missouri, Lois (Ken) Hatcher of Nashville, Tennessee and Charlotte (Jack) Key of Lampe, Missouri; brother-in-law, Wayne (Winnie) Hatcher of Ruston, Louisana. Grandchildren, Presha (Mark) Earney, Erin (Bryan) Silverthorn, Meredith Light, Eli Hatcher, Kaitlyn Hatcher, Nathan, Lauren and Preston Griggs, Ashleigh and Nicholas Hatcher, all of Steelville, Missouri; Jacob Hatcher and Dale Meyers, all of Sullivan, Missouri and Elissa (Vincent) Eaton of Springfield, Missouri; four great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Visitation was Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from 4-9 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Mark Smith and Rev. Allen Franklin officiating. Special music of "I Bless Your Name" and "He Didn't Throw the Clay Away" was sung by Wendy Holland and Julie Dotson. Burial was in the Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Marian Margaret Weber Marian Margaret Weber (nee Kennedy) of Cuba, Missouri and formerly of Bridgeton, Missouri was born January 27, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri to the union of Harry Kennedy and Nellie Kennedy (nee Moore) and passed away Thursday, November 16, 2006 at the age of 84 years, 9 days and 19 months. She was united in marriage to Joseph P. Weber, Sr. on August 27, 1940 and to this union three children were born, Shirley, Joseph P. Jr. and James. After the passing of her husband, Marian was united in marriage to George Weber on November 27, 1999. Marian enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, walking and was an avid racecar fan as she cheered on her sons, Joe and James. She volunteered many hours at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri, Gibbs Care Center in Steelville, Missouri, Cuba Manor in Cuba, Missouri and at Golden Echoes in Steelville, Missouri. Marian was a parishioner at St. Jude Catholic Church, Overland, Missouri and had attended both Holy Cross Catholic Church and Cuba Free Will Baptist Church both in Cuba, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Nellie; her first husband, Joseph P. Weber, Sr.; son, James P. Weber; one brother, Milton Hebrink; and two sisters, Cynthia Gnuse and Juanita Spak. Those who are left to mourn her passing are her husband, George Weber of Bridgeton, Missouri; daughter, Shirley (Ed) Schreit of Sullivan, Missouri; son, Joseph P. (Shirley) Weber, Jr. of Cuba, Missouri; daughter-in-law, Pam Weber of Cuba, Missouri; sister, Dorothy Altemueller of St. Charles, Missouri; eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was Saturday, November 18, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Colliers Funeral in Bridgeton, Missouri and also Sunday, November 19, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral Mass was held Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Bill Baier as the celebrant. Interment in Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, 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 ====================================================================