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Alexander, Bessie Lee
Bessie Lee Alexander of Sullivan, MO, passed away, Monday, March 21, 2011, at the age of 82 years.
Bessie was born on October 24, 1928 in Turrell, AR to Joe Wright Barber and Mary (nee Harmon) Barber. She worked for many years at the Brown Shoe Factory in Union. Bessie enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and spent time in her flower garden, crocheting, and loved to paint.
She is survived four children, Donald Alexander and wife Betty of Sullivan, Billy Alexander of Lake Ozark, MO, Georgina McEuen of Leasburg, Patricia Madison and husband James of Bourbon, MO, a brother Charles Barber; a sister Peggy Stufflebean; 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, other relatives and friends. Bessie was preceded in death by two children, Ralph E. Alexander and Peggy L. Wiser, also six brothers, Bill, Dellard, Pallard, Jessie, Eugene and Joe Barber, and two sisters, Iona Mae Lacey and Georgia Lavin.
Funeral Services for Bessie Alexander were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with interment following in Oddfellows Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, MO.
Akers, John Lee
John Lee Akers of Sullivan, Missouri, husband of Esther (Rogers) Akers and son of the late Edgar and Emma (Bell) Akers passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the age of 88 years.
Mr. Akers was born at Edge Hill, Missouri on October 17, 1922 and was raised in that area as a young man. He honorably served his country during W.W. II with the U.S. Army fighting battles in New Guinea, Southern Philippines and Luzon. Mr. Akers was awarded a Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, and Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two bronze stars, Victory Ribbon and most importantly a Purple Heart Medal for his gallantry and becoming wounded in the previous mentioned battles. After his discharge from the service, on November 5, 1947 he was united in marriage to Esther Rogers at Bourbon, Missouri. They made their home in various places in Missouri that included Allenton, Pacific, House Springs and coming to Sullivan in 1978. Mr. Akers was employed the majority of his life at the Ford Motor Plant in St. Louis until his retirement in 1978. In his retirement, Mr. Akers enjoyed working in his vegetable garden and tending to his tulips. He contributed to his community as a Scout Master at Gray Summit and for a time as a coach for the Khoury League baseball organization. He was also a member and Past Noble Grand of Sullivan Lodge #156, I.O.O.F. and along with his wife, Esther, belonged to the Sullivan Rebekah Lodge #319. Together they attended New Testament Baptist Church of Sullivan.
He is survived by his wife Esther of the family home; three sons, John Akers and wife Shelba ( his favorite Daughter-In-Law) of House Springs, Missouri, David Akers of High Ridge, Missouri and Gary Wayne Akers of Lonedell, Missouri; two daughters, Faye Thayer and husband Steve of Byrnes Mill, Missouri and Cathy Dodson and husband Jerry of Oakville, Missouri; one half-sister, Mary Davis of Washington, Missouri and one half-brother, Berlin Dudley of Labadie, Missouri; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Those family members who preceded Mr. Akers in death are; three brothers, Ansel, Willard and Lowell Akers, two half-brothers, Clyde and Bill Akers; three sisters, Stella Fryman, Marie Fears and Mildred Muhrin; and one grandson Johnny Ray Akers.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 15, 2011 from the New Testament Baptist Church in Sullivan with Pastor Charles Idleman officiating. Interment with full military honors was in Odd Fellows Memorial Cemetery, Sullivan. Visitation for Mr. John Akers was held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Eaton Funeral Home Southside Chapel, 301 Sappington Bridge Rd. in Sullivan. I.O.O.F. memorial services were conducted at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening under the auspices of Sullivan Lodge #156 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to BJC Hospice in the name of John Akers.
Adams, Letty J.
Letty J. Adams of Sullivan, Missouri passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis County Missouri, on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the age of 82 years1month and 28 days.
Letty was born on September 12, 1927 at Banner, Missouri to the late Charles and Pearl (Brummert) Denny. She was raised for a time in the Davisville area and on November 5, 1948 was united in marriage to Jacob Adams at Benton, Arkansas. She was a dedicated wife and mother, devoting her time to her family, especially her granddaughters and great-grandson.
She is survived by her husband Jacob of the family home, one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Junior Gillam of Sullivan; one brother Dorman Conaway of Rolla, Missouri; two granddaughters, Heather Whelchel and husband Andrew and Tamara Patterson and husband Dave; a great-grandson, Daniel Jacob West; a special niece, Shirley Reynolds; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by two brothers, Jesse and Lester Denny and two sisters, Lenny Denny and Lonnie Stringer.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday November 13, 2009 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor David Wells officiating. Interment was in Oddfellows Memorial Cemetery in Sullivan.
Guiney, Lucille Adams
Lucille nee Adams Guiney passed away on May 12, 2009 at the age of 101 years. She was born in the Forest Hill area of Bourbon on September 19, 1907 in the log home built in 1852 by her grandparents, Abraham and Martha Avery Knight. She spent her childhood on the farm in Forest Hill, the youngest of the four sons and three daughters of Frank and Laura Knight Adams. She attended the Forest Hill School, built on land donated by her grandfather, Abraham. She was heartbroken when told there was no money for her to attend high school.
As a young woman she moved to St. Louis with her sister, Winnie Adams Jackson and nieces Lois and Sue Jackson. Her life in St. Louis was full with an active social life and employment as a nanny for the Lambert family and as a restaurant hostess, but with sorrow as well as she cared for her sister, Hazel, until her death from ALS.
In her late forties she met and married Hughie Guiney, a Navy veteran and plumber for the railroad. Lucille became an active volunteer at the veteran's hospital during this time, reading to blind soldiers. They had a lovely apartment in the city near Shaw's Garden and traveled nearly every weekend to the Forest Hill home, then being farmed by her brothers, Ben and Kermit Adams. After Hughie's retirement they spent most of their time at the farm, where she was active with the Crawford County historical society, the garden club and as a hospital volunteer.
By the end of the 1980's Lucille had lost Hughie and her brothers. She continued to live in the family home independently until her late nineties, devoting herself to the care and protection of the Century Farm and her many volunteer animals, at one point providing food and milk to more than thirty homeless cats. The beautiful garden flowers of the farm, some of which had been planted by her grandmother, and the birds and other wildlife of the forest
brought her the most joy in her later years. She was a great reader and writer, leaving a large collection of the poems she has written over the years. We are thankful that her mind remained clear and she was able to relate to the four generations behind her the stories of her life and the proud history of her family.
She was preceded in death by her nieces, Lois Seacat and Sue Ehrsam, and is survived by her great nieces and nephews including Cathy Hotz and Alan of Bourbon, Laura Hunter and Richard of Rolla, Dr. Margery Ross and Danny of New Jersey, Jeff Ehrsam and Kim, Steve, and Chris Ehrsam of San Diego. Great-great nieces and nephews include Michael Hunter and Sheila of Atlanta, Alison Hunter of Benicia, California, Albert and Joe Hotz of Bourbon, Ben and Max Ross of New Jersey and Summer, Meagan, Cole and Dylan Ehrsam of San Diego, as well as her very special great-great-great niece Miriam Hunter of Atlanta. She is also survived by her step children John Guiney and Ann and Suzanne Clear of New Mexico.
Her ability to live autonomously at the farm would not have been possible without the devotion of George Valley and the support of her many special friends in the community. Her last years were spent happily at the Autumn Age apartments in Bourbon and Dunsford Court assisted living in Sullivan.
A memorial service was held for Lucille on Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 am at the Crossroads Baptist Church with burial at the Crossroads Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Tri-county Humane Society in St. James.
Ryerson, Connie Jean
Connie Jean Ryerson of Bourbon, MO, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2009, at the age of 52 years.
She was born in Bourbon, MO on November 17, 1956 to Luis Allen and Naomi Lucille (nee Crow) Ryerson. Connie was an avid fan of literature and always dreamed of being a teacher. Despite loosing her vision several years ago, Connie’s constant optimism gave her the courage to begin taking courses at East Central College earlier this year. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Connie was a woman of strong faith and enjoyed attending church services and listening to Christian music. She was well loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
Connie is survived by her mother, Naomi Ryerson of Bourbon; her three children, Amanda Griffith and fiancé Brian Black, Crystal Griffith and Justin Griffith, all of Sullivan; three brothers, Raymond Ryerson and wife Kathryn, Allen Ryerson and fiancée Mary Roberts, and Dale Ryerson all of Bourbon; one sister Kathy Atkinson and husband Randy of Lebanon, MO; a very special granddaughter, Maddison Black; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father.
A Memorial Service for Connie Ryerson was conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 at the Leasburg Assembly of God with Pastor Don Vaughn officiating.
Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home.
Aberle, Stephen Sr.
Stephen was born to Joseph and Helen (Mitzel) Aberle on December 26, 1943 in Kintyre, North Dakota on the family farm where he was raised.
Steve honorably served in the US Navy at Sub Base Pearl Harbor from 1964 thru 1967. Steve married Patricia Ann (Maurer) on May 6, 1967 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. They moved to St,. Louis, Missouri and to this union three sons were born, Stephen, Jr., Shawn, and David. In 1976, they moved to Spring Bluff, MO where they lived for 27 years. In 2003, they bought Steve’s dream farm of 41 acres outside of Gerald, MO. Steve was employed as a Union Construction Boilermaker through Local 27 for 35 years until he retired in January 2002. Steve loved spending time with his family, growing a large garden, working with his cattle, and helping his neighbors. In 2002, he joined the Owensville Gun Club and enjoyed shooting trap.
Steve was a member of Holy Martyrs of Japan Catholic Church for more than 30 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Pat of 42 years; sons, Stephen Jr. (Pam), their two children Zach and Karli of Owensville, MO; Shawn and girlfriend, Kellee of Sullivan, MO; David (Danielle) and their three children Nicholas, Nathanial and Cole of Spring Bluff, MO; his father, Joseph Aberle of Napoleon, ND; four brothers, Leroy (Carmen) Aberle of Herreid, SD, David (Judy) Aberle of Mechanicsville, IA, Larry (Sue) Aberle of Glen Carbon, IL, Joseph (Lorraine) Aberle of Wishek, ND; two sisters, Marie Mitzel of Coalinga, CA, and Helen (Markus) Frank of Fargo, ND; a brother-in-law, Bill Glatt of Bismarck, ND; three sister-in-laws, Betty Aberle of Napoleon, ND, Nancy (Frank) Hinchy of Somerset, NJ, Mary (Jerry) Blanton of Rosebud, many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends of the family.
He is preceded in death by his mother Helen; brothers Sebastian and infant brother James; sister Adeline Glatt; father and mother-in-law Bert and Pauline Maurer; two brother-in-laws Mike Mitzel and John Maurer.
Stephen Aberle, Sr. of Gerald, MO passed away Thursday, August 20, 2009 at the age of 65 years. His wife and children surrounded him as he lost his battle with cancer and went to join god.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2009 from Holy Martyrs Catholic Church with interment in Holy Martyrs Cemetery. Reverend Father John Patrick Day, C.P. officiated.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home.
Adams Guiney, Lucille
Lucille Adams Guiney of Bourbon, MO passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at the age of 101 years.
Memorial Services are pending at this time.
Adams, Jacob L. (Jake)
Jacob Lewis “Jake” Adams of Sullivan, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the age of 88 years.
Jake, as he was known by his family and friends, was born at Dillard, Missouri on April 10, 1921. He was the son of the late Howard Allen and Tessie Ann (Turnbough) Adams. Jake grew up in the Dillard area and on November 5, 1948 was married to Letty J. Denny at Bentonville, Arkansas. He honorably served his country during W.W. II with the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. Jake attained the rank of Corporal and was a heavy truck driver and carried troops from one area to another. In 1960, he and Letty moved to the Sullivan area. Jake was employed as a spray-painter with General Motors and retired from there after 31 years of service to the company. He was proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed all of his time with them. Jake also enjoyed gardening and took great pride in the fruits of his labor.
He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law; Carol and Junior Gillam of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Eunice Yarber of Mountain View, Missouri; 2 grandchildren; Tamara Patterson and husband Dave and Heather Whelchel and husband Andrew; one great-grandchild, Daniel Jacob West; a brother-in-law Dorman Conaway or Rolla, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Along with his parents, Jake was preceded in death by his wife, Letty, and by and sister, Gladys Politte.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2010 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor David Wells officiating. Interment was in Oddfellows Memorial Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation for Mr. Jake Adams was held from 4:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.
