Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week April 6, 2006 Doris Ann Blue Doris Ann Blue, 66, of Steelville, Missouri, fortified with the sacraments of the Holy Mother Church Friday, March 24, 2006 surrounded by her children. She was born Thursday, May 4, 1939 in Florissant, Missouri, the daughter of Edmund and Viola Chappe Lorraine. She was married to Bernard Keeven and later to William E. Blue. She is survived by four daughters, Karen Ruder and husband Dave, Cathy Sellers and husband Brian, Donna Housewright and husband Roger, and Renee Parrett and husband Blaine, all of Steelville, Missouri; three sons, Larry Keeven and wife Donna of Pacific, Missouri, Kenny Keeven and wife Becky and Jeff Keeven and wife Tracy, all of Steelville, Missouri. Fourteen grandchildren; one great grandson; one step son, Richard Blue and wife Dana of Leasburg, Missouri. Four brothers, Ed Lorraine and wife Carol of Florissant, Missouri, Mike Lorraine and wife Brenda of Steelville, Missouri, Bruce Lorraine of Wentzville, Missouri and John Lorraine of Florissant, Missouri. Four sisters, Marie Korte of St. Peters, Missouri, Joan Barteau and husband Frank of Florissant, Missouri, Cathy Weller and husband Gary of Sedalia, Missouri and Pat Hammers and husband Kenny of Wentzville, Missouri. She is preceded in death by one son, Michael Keeven; one sister-in-law, Joann Lorraine and one brother-in-law, Owen Korte. Doris had worked at Brown Shoe Co. and later in the kitchen at the Steelville Public Schools. She will be remembered for her love for her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters and other family friends. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Celebration of Mass for Doris Blue was held Monday, March 27, 2006 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Steelville with Father James Finder officiating. Serving altar boys were Jake and Joe Howdeshell. Serving as organist was Mary Elder and reading the scriptures was Sara Farmer. Casket bearers were Blaine Parrett, Dave Ruder, Roger Housewright, Bill Taber, Brian Sellers, Michael Lorraine, Wesley Sherrill, Kaleb Keeven and Nick Keeven with committal prayers and burial in the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. William Enke William "Herman" Enke of Blue Springs Missouri, formerly of Cuba, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 13, 2006 at the age of 78. Herman was born to the union of William Henry and Stella Mae Enke (Farrar) on March 27, 1927. Herman served his county in the U.S. Army during the 50s, and when he returned he married Marie Miller of Phelps County, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents William and Stella; two brothers Julius and Roy; and his wife Marie. Herman is survived by five sisters and five brothers, Joseph and Mary Hatchie of Dublin, California, Dorothy Hammond of Cahokia, Illinois, Dollie Sheets of Nahunta, Georgia, Zelma and Roy Wolf of Wichita, Kansas, Opal and Bill Hinch of Rolla, Missouri, Jim and Kathy Enke of Robinson, Kansas, Gene and Brenda Enke of Birch River, West Virginia, Doug and Shirley Enke of Sullivan, Missouri, George and Faye Enke of Robinson, Kansas, Tom and Terry Enke of Ooltewah, Tennessee. Four step children, Royce Miller and Tony Miller of Independence, Missouri, Bernita Fritzinger of Providence, Rhode Island and Sheila Graham of Florida. Services were provided by Marts Memorial Services. Interment was in the Camp Creek Cemetery near Rolla, Missouri. Sarah Elizabeth Gearhart Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Hulsey Gearhart was born December 3, 1913 at Keysville, Missouri and passed away March 31, 2006 at Wellsville, Missouri at the age of 92. She was married to James Lester Gearhart May 16, 1939. She graduated from Steelville High School, graduated from college and received her master's degree from the University of Missouri, taking courses summer and weekends. She was a teacher and principal in the Wellsville R-1 School District grade school. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, Cecil Hulsey and Grace E. Stennet; sisters, Anna K. Hulsey and Emma Reader and brothers, James and Paul Hulsey. Survivors include James Calvert "Jim" and Norma Gearhart; granddaughters, Christina Elizabeth Robinson and Mary Barnicle, nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the United Methodist Church in Middletown, Missouri with Rev. Carl Knapp officiating. Pallbearers were Bill Dunn, Jim Dunn, Larry Dunn, Gary Heim, Tony Heim and Robert Woodson. Burial was in the Fairmount Cemetery in Middletown, Missouri. Services were under the direction of the Myers Funeral Home. Wilma Gormley Wilma Gormley, 87, of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2006 at Fountain View in Eldorado, Illinois. Wilma was born August 24, 1918 in Steelville, Missouri to Clifford and Anna Harper Lambert. She is survived by three daughters, Janet and husband Joe Irwin of Harrisburg, Illinois, Sharlene Knight of Thompsonville, Rita Carlton of Moberly, Missouri; one son, James and wife Brenda Gormley of Belton, Kentucky; eight grand children; several great grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie Green of Golconda, Illinois She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Gormley on November 30, 1999; parents, one brother, Richard Lambert; one sister, Fern Farley and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Mitchellsville, Illinois. Services were on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the Aly Funeral Home in Eddyville, with Rev. Billy E. Green officiating. Internment was in the Macedonia Cemetery, Mitchellsville, Illinois. Tom R. Roberson Thomas Robert Roberson of Richmond Heights, Missouri was born in Nameoki, Illinois to the union of Clark Thomas Roberson and Della Mae Humphrey Roberson on Wednesday, December 30, 1931. He passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at the age of 74 years, 2 months, and 29 days. Tom married Martha E. Bell in Steelville, Missouri on January 15, 1952 and to this union five children were born. He retired from General Motors working 35 years as a repairman and was a member of the UAW union. He enjoyed spending time with his family and had even helped coach the Youth Maplewood Athletic Association softball team for a few years. His hobbies were gardening and making improvements and repairs around the house. Tom most of all was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Ernest Bell; sister-in-law, Bonnie Bowman; sister, Marlene Pinson; bothers, Jerry Roberson and Don Roberson. Those who remain to mourn his passing are his wife Martha of the home; children, Linda (Barry) Isaac of DeSoto, Missouri, Marilyn (John) Brockschmitt of Avon Lake, Ohio, Phyllis (Gary) Collins of St. Louis, Missouri, Michael T. Roberson, and Lisa (Kenny) Fulco all of Hilisboro, Missouri; mother-in-law Mabel Bell of Cherryville, Missouri. Brothers, James Roberson of Mesquite, Texas and Carl Roberson of Lake Forest, California; sisters, Rosemary Grandfield of Cuba, Missouri and Dorothy Hunt (Tom) of DeSoto, Texas. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill (Juanita) Bell of Steelville, Missouri, Don (Pauline) Bell of Watonga, Oklahoma, Steve Bell, and Carol Sue Bell, all of Cherryville, Missouri, Jim Pinson of St. Louis, Missouri, and Marie Roberson of Orange County, California. Fourteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation was Thursday, March 30, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Pastor Harold Dean Maxey officiating. Burial was at Martin Trask Cemetery, Cherryville, Missouri with pallbearers Rick Austin, Brian Collins, Bill Shane, Kenny Fulco, TJ Shane, and John Brockschmitt, All arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Freida Marie Setzer Freida Marie Setzer, 92, of Cuba, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 29 2006 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born Tuesday, March 24, 1914 at Huzzah, Missouri the daughter of Henry and Sally Leffler Stotler. She was united in marriage to Ray Otto Setzer on November 12, 1934 in Rev. John L. Britton's living room. Ray preceded her in death on July 12, 1973. Freida is survived by two sons, Charles Setzer of Cuba, Missouri and Ray Setzer and wife Melba of Portland, Oregon; two daughters, Alvina Penning and Doris Andrews, both of Cuba, Missouri; 13 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Troy Stotler, Clifford Stotler, and Claudi Stotler; five sisters, Zelda Stotler, Irene Stotler, Dorothy Huitt, and infant twins, and two sons-in-laws, Bud Penning and Marvin Andrews. Freida had worked as a lab technician in the medical field in St. Louis where she made surgical needles. She also quilted and fished. Her greatest love was her flowers, playing bingo and pinochle. Funeral services for Freida Setzer were held Saturday, April 1, 2006 in the BrittonBennett Funeral Home in Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Jerry Beers officiating. Special music was "Thank You for Giving to the Lord" sung by Brad Bouse" and "Just a Closer Walk" was sung by Cherrie Simpson. Following the wishes of Freida, the procession followed to the Shoal Creek Church where the Hymns of "How Great Thou Art", "Precious Memories" and "I'll Fly Away" were sung ending with "Go Rest High on a Mountain" by Jerry Beers. At the graveside Rev. Jerry Beers closed with committal scripture and prayers and closing song of "Amazing Grace" sung by Cherrie Simpson. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home of Steelville, Missouri. Mildred Mae Shields Mildred Mae Shields of St. James, Missouri passed away March 13, 2006, at the St. James Nursing Center. She was 77 years 2 months and 5 days of age. Mildred Shields was born in Phelps Co. on January 8, 1929, the daughter of the late Lem W. and Nellie Jane (Duncan) Ragan. Mildred Shields had a life - long faith in God that carried her through to the end of her life. She was a member of the Flag Springs Church. She was united in marriage to Raymond Mack Shields. He entered into rest October 1981. Later in life she married Raymond Love who entered into rest November 2003. Survivors are her sons, James W. R. Shields Sr. and his wife Sylvia of St. James, Missouri, Kenneth A. Shields and his wife Dollie of Chapman, Kansas, Dennis E. Shields and his wife Roberta of St. James, Missouri and Mike L. Shields and his wife Linda of St. James, Missouri; daughter, Diana Stewart of St. James, Missouri; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Mildred Mae Shields is preceded in death by her parents Lem and Nellie Ragan, her husbands: Raymond Shields and Raymond Love, one daughter Debby Faye Shields and one sister Opal Faye Ragan. Mildred Mae Shields was in state from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James. Funeral Service were conducted 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Jones Funeral Home Chapel in St. James with Rev. Gary Bartle officiating. Music was provided by vocalists Rhonda Boren, Cheryl Harlan and Rena Stewart with Judy Bartle at the organ. Pallbearers were her grandchildren, Raymond Shields Jr., Josh Shields, Stephen Shields, Michael Shields, James Shields, Jr., and Coty Stewart. Burial was in the family plot at the St. James Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Olen Cleo Wilhite Olen Cleo Wilhite (also known as Papa), son of Charles and Elizabeth Wilhite was born on March 23, 1917 in Courtois, Missouri and passed away March 24, 2006 at the age of 89. Olen was united in marriage to Hazel Anderson on May 25, 1940. To this union of marriage two sets of twins were born, Olen Ray, Charles, Ruth, and Ruby. Charles died in infancy. Olen was preceded in death by his beloved wife Hazel; his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Wilhite; two sons, Charles and Olen Ray; daughter-in-law, Janet Wilhite; one brother, Arlie Wilhite; four sisters, Esther Laramore, Lura Midgett, Ona Evans and Dona Young; brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. As a young man he proudly served in the CC Camp. He worked as a carpenter until his retirement, which he enjoyed, to the fullest. As an avid fisherman you could find him at a lake, a river, a creek, or anywhere water and fish could be found. He also loved to hunt deer and turkey. God blessed him with a beautiful singing voice and he loved playing the guitar. He was baptized in the First Baptist Church of Stanton and found great peace in his faith. A devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His surviving family includes daughters, Ruth Kulp and her husband Ronald of Cuba, Missouri, Ruby Wilhite of St. Louis, Missouri. Beloved Papa of Elizabeth Ellis and husband Scot, Terri Weekes and husband Sandy, Sherri Darby, Charles Wilhite, and Chad Wilhite; six great grandchildren, Megan, Cory, Castin, Ed, Alex, Andrew; sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2006 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with interment in Rock Hill Cemetery, Stanton, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Winnie Brooks ====================================================================