Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of November 28, 2018 John David Kamler John David Kamler of Cuba, Missouri was born to Joe and Ida (Enloe) Kamler on April 6, 1940 in Cuba, Missouri and passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the age of 78 years. John married Lillian R. Falkenrath. John was the longtime owner and operator of Kamler Heating & Cooling. He enjoyed gardening and traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ida Kamler; wife, Lillian R. (Falkenrath) Kamler; one brother, Curtis Kamler; and two sisters, Marie Klouzek and Georgetta Shasserre. He is survived by his longtime loving companion, Grace E. (Mullen) Kaysinger of Cuba, Missouri; three sons, James P. "J.P." Kamler of Cuba, Missouri, John W. and wife Lisa Kamler of Owensville, Missouri, Charles "Chuck" Kamler of Cuba, Missouri; four step-children, Kenny and wife Trish Durbin, Kim and husband Edwin Pinnell, Kelley Durbin, Kurt and wife Samantha Kaysinger, all of Cuba, Missouri; five grand- children, Ian, Jamie, Lillian and Evan Kamler and James Callender; eight step-grandchildren, Seth and Levi Pinnell, Nick and James Durbin, Amity Kaysinger, Karley, Karson and Karter Kaysinger; two great grandchildren, Clayton and Maddox Dixon; one brother, Melvin and wife Noma Kamler of Cuba, Missouri; one sister, Frances and husband Hugh McNary of Union, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Memorial visitation held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Memorial service held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home with Pastor Woodrow Martin officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Shirley Louise Smith Shirley Louise Smith of Cuba, Missouri was born to Herbert and Viola Louise (Kamper) Heidmann on August 8, 1937 in Gerald, Missouri and passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the age of 81 years. Shirley married Ronald J. Smith on May 27, 1956 in Gerald, Missouri. Shirley along with her husband Ron, owned and operated Air-King Janitorial Supply Company for 30 years. She was a devoted member of Living Church of God in Rolla, Missouri. She had a strong faith in God and loved playing the piano. She enjoyed playing pinochle, sewing and cooking. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Viola Louise Heidmann; husband, Ronald J. Smith; and one sister, Dorothy Kreftmeyer. She is survived by three children, Dennis Smith of O'Fallon, Missouri, David and wife Karla Smith of DeSoto, Kansas, Sherri and husband Fred Ziegler of Cuba, Missouri; four grandchildren, Adria and Matthew Smith, Kaitlyn and Robbie Ziegler; one sister, Judy Willaman of Rosebud, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Jim and wife Elvena Smith of Cuba, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the Mizell Funeral Home with Dr. Richard Franz officiating. Interment followed at the Meramec Hills Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri. Donald "Don" Lee Spurgeon Donald "Don" Lee Spurgeon of Cuba, Missouri was born on November 1, 1945 in Rolla, Missouri to Omar and Gertrude (Howard) Spurgeon and passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at the age of 73 years. He married Nancy Campbell on January 24, 1970 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Don did custom hay baling for many years and enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing when he was younger and was an avid outdoorsman and especially mushroom hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents; Omar and Gertrude Spurgeon; brothers, James "Jim" Spurgeon and Gene Spurgeon; brothers-in-law, Ervin Hendrickson and Jack Shafferkoetter; and sister-in-law, Lucille Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of the home; children, Tammy and husband Greg Durham of Union, Missouri, Tina Ely and companion Ben Hunter of Bourbon, Missouri and Donnie Spurgeon of Cuba, Missouri; five grandchildren, Megan Ely and companion William West of Cuba, Missouri, Abbie Ely of Bourbon, Missouri, Justin Durham of Union, Missouri, Ely Hunter of Owensville, Missouri and Mason Hunter of Bourbon, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Maria and Waylon West of Cuba, Missouri and Landyn Hunter of Owensville, Missouri; sisters, Ruth Hendrickson of Owensville, Missouri and Frances and husband Charlie Sutter of Nixa, Missouri; sisters-in-law, Betty Spurgeon of Owensville, Missouri, Pat Shafferkoetter of Sullivan, Missouri and Fannie and husband Joe Lea of Cuba, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Mike and wife Rosemary Campbell, Gary Campbell and Steve and wife Christine Campbell all of Cuba, Missouri and Dave and wife Terry Campbell of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 23 at the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri with Josh Brown officiating. Burial was in the Bowen Cemetery at Red Bird, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville, Missouri. Sylvester Stephen Westrich Sylvester Stephen Westrich, formerly of Leasburg, Missouri, was born Tuesday, January 1, 1929 in Chaffee, Missouri to Anton and Anna Marie (nee Felter) Westrich and passed away November 16, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Sylvester was known as "Pee Wee" since he was a kid. He and his wife, Mildred, lived most of their life in St. Ann, Missouri. They attended and raised their family at the former St. Gregory Parish, also in St. Ann, Missouri. He worked and retired from Purina Mills. When he was able he enjoyed hunting, fishing and a little woodworking. When he wasn't doing anything, you would find him sitting on the front porch of his home or cabin, enjoying the view. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Anna Marie Westrich; and two siblings, George Westrich and Agnes (late Ansel) Bollinger. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mildred L. Westrich (nee Ray); five children, Donald M. (Kay) Westrich, Mark E. (Sue) Westrich, Dennis R. (Bonita) Westrich, Debra Westrich and Mary Ann (Matt) Nilson; 11 grandchildren, Donnie Westrich, Casie (Matt) Tomlinson, Hollie (Mike) Consentino, Zach Westrich, Andrew Remiger, Justin Randazzo, Courtney Bianculli, Cassie Bianculli, Nick (Jamie) Nilson, Abby Held and Alex (Jamie) Nilson; five great grandchildren, Addison, Millie, Tyler, Charley and Lyle; other relatives and friends. No services are planned. There will be a memorial service held at a l ater date. 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