Obituary -- Michael McElfresh 1954-2019

Michael William McElfresh, 65, of Hopkins, Missouri passed away May 30th 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Michael was born April 15, 1954 in Norfolk Virginia to John Allen McElfresh and Margaret Mary James McElfresh. Michael was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Rosendale, Missouri.

Michael married Joyce Ilene Oberhauser on June 30th, 1979. They had 2 daughters, Kelly Marie and Katherine Colleen. Michael was a boiler operator in Philadelphia until his move to Missouri in 1996. He then worked as a boiler operator for Northwest Missouri State University and eventually working for Maryville Corrections Center. Mike loved the Philadelphia Eagles along with the Philadelphia Flyers and his dogs Tyson, Max, and Bear.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents John and Margaret McElfresh, brother John McElfresh, Nephew Scott Oliver and in laws Billy and Pauline Oberhauser.

He leaves behind his wife, Joyce of Hopkins, Daughters Kelly Dailey, Hopkins, and Katie McElfresh (Dallas), Bedford, 4 grandchildren Makayla, Shai, Damian and Adyson Dailey; Sisters, Diane (Steve) Oliver, Springfield (MO) and Linda Murphy, Saint Joseph, and Many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. McElfresh has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri. There will be no visitation or services held per his request.