Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 1, 2002

Clarence Gordon Baxter, III
Clarence Gordon Baxter, III of Sullivan, Mo. passed away at his home on
Saturday, April 20, 2002 at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Baxter was born on January 28, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. to Clarence
Gordon Baxter, Jr. and Theresa E. (Waldbart) Baxter. He graduated from
Normandy High School and the Rankin Technical Institute. As a young man, he
honorably served his country during the Korean War through the United
States Naval Reserves.
Gordon has been a prominent nursery businessman both in St. Louis and the
Bourbon and Sullivan areas. He retired from his businesses (Baxter Farms &
Nurseries, Baxter Gardens, and Hillside Nursery) to come to the family farm
outside of Steelville, Mo. to fish, hunt, and ride his horses. This was
soon not enough for him, however. So, Gordon opened another nursery,
Meramec Valley Nursery, between Sullivan and Bourbon. His expertise and
knowledge of design and landscaping were soon to be enjoyed by those in
this area. As one drives through Sullivan, Bourbon, and the outlying areas,
one can see what Gordon has left to the world-many trees and beautiful
arrangements which will go on forever.
On July 24, 1982 he was united in marriage to Patricia A. McDonald at the
First United Methodist Church in St. Charles, Mo. Gordon was a member of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the local Chamber of Commerce, the American
Association of Nurserymen, and a follower of the Catholic faith. He also
served for twelve years as a board member of the Sheltered Workshop, and
for a time was president of the board.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Baxter of the family homes; four sons,
David Baxter of Steelville, Mo., C. G. Baxter, IV and wife, Teresa, of
Alton, Illinois, Mark Moon of Atlanta, Georgia, and Matthew Moon and wife,
Patti, of St. Charles, Mo.; one daughter, Victoria Callahan and husband,
Christopher, of St. Peters, Mo.; his mother, Theresa Baxter of St. Charles;
one sister, Barbara Kammermeyer and husband, Cliff, of St. Charles; four
grandchildren, Rachail Baxter of the state of California, Brian and
Jennifer Callahan of St. Peters, and Nicole Moon of St. Charles; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2002
from the Baue Funeral Home & Memorial Center in St. Charles, Mo. with
Father James Callahan officiating. Interment was in St. Charles Memorial
Gardens. Visitation was from 4:30 until 9 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2002 at
the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, and from 10 until 11:30 a.m. on
Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at the Baue Funeral & Memorial Center in St.
Charles. A Special Prayer Service was conducted at 7:30 p.m. on Monday,
April 22, 2002 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Father Theodore
Brunnert officiating.
All arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.

If desired, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or BJC
Hospice of Sullivan in memory of Gordon Baxter, III.

Mildred Evelyn Burns
Mildred Evelyn Burns nee Halbert was born Thursday, September 16, 1919, at
Steelville, Mo., the daughter of the late Austin Paris Halbert and Lola
Dewey Halbert (nee Gregory).
She entered eternal rest Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in the Missouri Baptist
Medical Center at Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 7
days.
On September 17, 1949, at Steelville, Mo., Mildred was united in marriage
to the late Francis S. Burns, of Spokane, Washington, and later moved to
California. Mildred lived in Washington State for several years after the
death of her husband Francis and then moved back to Steelville and lived
with her brother Cecil Halbert.
Mildred was a good neighbor and a wonderful friend. She had a smile for
everyone and was always ready to share, not for personal gain, but for the
needs of others. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church,
Martha and Mary Chapter #364 Order of Eastern-Star, the Golden Mariners of
Cuba; she was a volunteer at Golden Echoes, and her interest in state and
family history led to her membership in the Missouri State Genealogical
Association. We have been blessed to have had Mildred as a friend.
In addition to her husband Mildred was preceded in death by one infant
daughter, Laura Jane Burns, her parents Austin and Lola Halbert, and one
brother Cecil Halbert.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing is her loving stepson Robert
Burns and wife Linda of Washington; eight step-grandchildren, Jeff, Eric,
Nicole, Robert Jr. (Bobby), and Eric Burns of Washington, Kelly and Sean
Burns of Oregon; twelve great-grandchildren; special friends Bill and
Gloria Coffman; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Mildred Evelyn Burns lay in state 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2002,
at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, in the
Britton Chapel, with Rev. Dale Starr officiating. Deloris Bell provided
special music.
Committal prayers and interment were in Straightway Cemetery by private
services.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.

Gale Kay Haffer
Gale Kay Haffer nee Smith was born Wednesday, February 23, 1966, at
Sullivan, Mo., the daughter of John T. Smith and Erma Fay Harris Smith.
She entered eternal rest Monday, April 22, 2002, at her parent's home near
Steelville, Mo., at the age of 36 years, 1 month and 29 days.
On November 24, 1990 at Steelville, Mo., Gale was united in marriage to
Charles W. "Billy" Haffer, Jr. One daughter, Danielle Elizabeth Haffer was
born to this union.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband Charles
W. "Billy" Haffer, Jr.; their daughter, Danielle Elizabeth Haffer of the
home in Steelville, Mo.; her parents, John T. and Erma Fay Smith; three
brothers and three sisters-in-law, Rick and Suda Smith, Larry and Evelyn
Smith, Mortey and Teresa Smith; all of Steelville, Mo.; her father-in-law,
Charles W. Haffer, Sr., also of Steelville, Mo.; her mother-in-law, Betty
and husband Charles E. Schultz of St. Peters, Mo.; nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Gale Kay Haffer lay in state 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at
the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in the Britton
Chapel, with Rev. Berlie Turnbough officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in Haffer Cemetery, Berryman, Mo.
Serving as pallbearers were Rick Smith, Larry Smith, Mortey Smith, Tony
Haffer, Jack Harris and Steve Harris. Honorary pallbearers were Bradley
Harris and Roger Harris.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.

Harmony Michelle Setzer
Harmony Michelle Setzer was born Wednesday, October 1, 1980, at Farmington,
Mo., a daughter of Stephen W. Setzer and Rebecca L. Setzer (nee Isaak).
She departed this life the result of an auto accident in Knoxville,
Tennessee, at the age of 21 years, 6 months and 19 days.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted parents,
Stephen and Rebecca Setzer of Dillard, Mo.; one brother and sister-in-law,
Nathan and Beth Setzer of Springfield, Mo.; her grandparents, Bill and Ina
Mae Setzer of Davisville, Mo., Harold "Bud" and Marlene Isaak of
Steelville, Mo.; a great-grandmother, Beatrice Hughes of Viburnum, Mo.
Also remaining are aunts and uncles Vince and Cindy Wisdom of Boss, Mo.,
Howard and Barbara Crocker of Lebanon, Mo., Harold Isaak, Jr. of
Springfield, Mo.; cousins, Amy Garrison of Springfield, Mo., Teel Wisdom of
Boss, Mo., Dylan, Brent, Colin and Alexandra Crocker of Lebanon, Mo., other
relatives and many friends who treasure many special memories of her love,
kindness, and laughter.
Harmony graduated from Iron Co. C-4 High School, Viburnum, Mo., in 1999.
While in high school, Harmony was involved in many activities including
track, cross-country, Jazz Band, Spanish Club, Drama Club, and Yearbook
Staff in which her artistic and journalistic talents came to life. She
loved and talked often of her pets, which included cats, dogs, and horses.
After graduation, Harmony attended the University of Missouri at Columbia
with the goal of becoming a writer.
Harmony Setzer was a gentle yet strong creature who was taken from this
earth too soon. Her smile, her sincerity, and her spirit touched the lives
of many. It is with these memories that she is lovingly placed in the arms
of her Heavenly Father.
Harmony Michelle Setzer lay in state 1-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at
the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at the First
Assembly of God, Steelville, Mo. with Rev. Paul Davis officiating and Rev.
Dennis Leltner assisting. Jill Lane gave a memorial tribute.
Rev. Jerry Beers and Johnny Setzer provided musical selections.
Committal prayers and interment were in Old Dillard Cemetery, Dillard, Mo.
Serving as pallbearers were Michael Light, Andy Mount, Andy Roscoe, David
Roscoe, Nathan Setzer and Teel Wisdom.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.

Fred Shafferkoetter
Fred Shafferkoetter of Cuba, Mo., was born on August 29, 1914 at Union,
Mo., to the union of William A. F. Shafferkoetter and Addie Catherine
(Baysinger) Shafferkoetter and passed away on April 24, 2002 at Sullivan,
Mo. at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 26 days.
On June 9, 1945 Fred was united in marriage to Ann M. Wentsch at St. Louis,
Mo. They were happily married for 56 yeas.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Richard "Ricky"
Shafferkoetter, four brothers, Perry, Roy, Guy and Jess Shafferkoetter and
one sister, Nellie Shockley.
For many years Fred was the owner-operator of Freddie's in Cuba, Mo. He
also was the founder-owner of Meramec Hills Memorial Lawn in Cuba, Mo.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Cuba, Mo.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife
Ann Shafferkoetter; three sons, Ronald Shafferkoetter and wife Brenda,
Donald Shafferkoetter and wife, Judy, Roger Shafferkoetter and wife Tammy;
one daughter, Jackie Hunt and husband John; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Fred was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather,
brother, and good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
Fred Shafferkoetter was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
where funeral services were held on Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 1 p.m. with
Rev. Gerald Carlin officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Memorial
Lawn of Cuba, MO. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.

Mae Stubblefield
Bertha "Mae" Stubblefield nee Durbin was born on August 11, 1924 in Cuba,
Mo. to Oscar E. Durbin and Bertha Bell Sharp Durbin. She passed away
suddenly on Thursday, April 25, 2002 in Missouri Baptist Hospital,
Sullivan, Mo., at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 14 days.
Mae came from a large family of 10 children and was a life-long resident of
Cuba, Mo. She married Harvey Stubblefield on March 22, 1947 in Salem, Mo.
and to this union two sons were born.
Mae loved to garden and canned much of her produce she grew. She also
enjoyed spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Harvey; seven sisters
and brothers Florence Durbin, Jane Tabor and husband Everett, Pauline Rutz
and husband Haskel, Leona Forester, James Durbin, George Brison Durbin and
wife Edna, and Earl Durbin.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her two sons, Joseph H.
Stubblefield and wife Glenda of Cuba, Mo.; Ralph Stubblefield and wife
Connie of Festus, Mo.; three grandchildren, Mark, Jonathan, and Michael
Stubblefield; two sisters Francis Walker and husband Bill of El Paso,
Texas, Lily Ann Bacher and Chris of Corpus Christi, Texas; brother and
sister-in-laws John Stubblefield and wife Mary, Freda and Chili Workman,
Ione Dorf, Grace Durbin Kamler, all of Cuba, Mo., Edna Stubblefield of
Marthasville, Mo. and Les Forester of Leasburg, Mo, nieces, nephews, many
relatives and friends.
Visitation was held Saturday, April 27, 2002 from 6-9 p.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 2 p.m. at Hutson
Funeral Chapel, Cuba, Mo. with Bro. Gary Mace officiating. Soloist Lindsay
Mosher sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace."
Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery with pallbearers: Bobby Stubblefield, Ervin
Stubblefield, Ronald Durbin, David Workman, John Smith, and Bob Smith.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo.
Memorials may be given to the Autism Research & Development Foundation.

Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the 
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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