Elvera "Vera" L. (Lohse) Yewell, 78, of Cuba, MO passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, MO. She was born February 10, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to Harry W. Lohse and Minna P. (Prunner) Lohse. In 1963 at St. Louis, MO, she was united in marriage to Roy Yewell who preceded her in death in 1983. Elvera worked in St. Louis for several years at the Bank of Overland as a teller, and after moving to Steelville, worked at some of the local restaurants and Golden Echoes where she was known as a "great bread maker." Later she worked at Gibbs Care and in the Deli at Voss Truck Stop in Cuba. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville and a member of the St. Michael's Extension Club. Later she attended Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba. Elvera loved traveling and especially throughout Europe. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and having her dogs around to love. She will be sadly missed by her special friend, Judy Green of Cuba, MO; one brother, Harry Lohse and wife Maude of St. Louis, MO; three sisters, Marie Mabbitt of Chesterfield, MO, Katherine Stalf and Loretda Yewell and husband John all of St. Peters, MO; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy; and one brother-in-law, Harold Mabbitt. Visitation was from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July, 20, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO. A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO with Father James Finder officiating. Committal prayer and burial were in the Martin Cemetery at Cherryville, MO. The Family was served by the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, MO.