Died: Friday, December 12, 2003

Age: 51

Charissa Lynn “Chris’’ Beckham (nee Moegle), 51, died Dec. 12.

Born in St. Louis, Mrs. Beckham resided in Lemay. A bookkeeper, she was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church and sang in the Chancel Choir.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Jonathan Rausch; sons, Cyrus Beckham and Patrick Beckham; sisters, Susan May and Janet Cantwell; two grandchildren; and canine companion “Pooty.’’ Mrs. Beckham was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Forsythe.

Services were at Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation was at Hoffmeister South County Chapel. Burial was in Our Redeemer Cemetery.