Mirror, Steelville Star-Crawford Steelville, Crawford Co. MO Local Obituaries for the Week of May 2, 2018 Travis Scott Collier Travis Scott Collier of Union, Missouri was born August 27, 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the age of 26 years. He trained for Mix Martial Arts at Smith Pit in Cuba, Missouri and worked as a welder at Stillwater Trailer Manufacturing in Stanton, Missouri. Travis was a kind and generous individual. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family especially his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vernon and Tina Ryno; and one uncle, Rodney Collier. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Collier and boyfriend Tate Johnson of Wentzville, Missouri; one brother, Nick Collier and wife Oscar of Vienna, Missouri; two aunts, Tammy Been and boyfriend Richard Pietsek Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri and Marie Collier of Cuba, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Keegan Collier, Emma Collier, Cameron Collier, Mason Collier and Riley Collier; cousins, Jake Collier and wife Tina, Melissa Collier and husband Jason Williamson, Samantha Been, Billy Been Jr. and Alyssa Been; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Midlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens in Union, Missouri. Raymond "Dale" Enke Raymond "Dale" Enke of Sullivan, Missouri was born on March 20, 1961 to Raymond N. Enke and Evelyn "Dolly" Diller, in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the age of 57 years. He grew up in St. Charles, Missouri attended Central Elementary School in St. Peters, Missouri and eventually obtained his G.E.D. In 1994, he attended Westco Tech in Warson Woods, Missouri for Microcomputer Service Technology. Dale has spent the past 14 years in the Sullivan, Missouri area. Though he never married, he does have two children, Theresa and Marion. Dale was a computer genius and he was very big on computer games. He enjoyed his family and having them over just to hang out and watch TV. He also enjoyed fishing for a while. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Evelyn Moore and Raymond Enke; and one sister, Lisa Anderson. He is survived by two children, Theresa Ash of Holts Summit, Missouri and Marion Enke of Union, Missouri; step father, Hillard Moore of Sullivan, Missouri; two brothers, Jerry "Wayne" Enke of Cuba, Missouri and Michael Moore of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister, Amy Lindsay of Sullivan, Missouri; aunt, Vicki Grooms of Warrenton, Missouri; six grandchildren; other relatives and friends. No services will be held at this time. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan & Bourbon, Missouri. Steven Ira Karnes Steven Ira Karnes of St. James, Missouri was born on June 10, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to Roy "Pude" and Lorraine (Howell) Karnes and passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the age of 67 years. Steven married Constance Lynn Luebbert. Steve took his role and husband and father very seriously, he enjoyed going with the boys to sporting events and teaching the boys about being men. In his younger days Steven was very athletic. He played baseball and basketball. He drove a truck over the road for many years, sadly having to give it up about 10 years ago. While he could no longer get out and do a lot because of his disability, he still enjoyed watching sports on television and getting together with family and friends to play games. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; father, Roy Karnes; son, Justin Lutz; and brother, Larry Karnes. He is survived by his mother, Lorraine Moreland of St. James, Missouri; son, Michael Luebbert and wife Lorraine Rill of Desoto, Missouri; daughter, Airaka Herrington and wife Mel Harrington of Nashville, Illinois; grandchildren, Alexis Burrous and husband James, Nicholas Luebbert, Edward Ludlow, Austin Dillon, Jonathon Maddox, Abbeygail Maddox, Faye Kane, Erik Harris, Destyn Harrington and Theron Harrington; great grandchildren, Jeremiah and Abraham Burrous; sister, Sandra Beem of Marietta, Georgia; step brother, Wally Moreland and wife Wanda of Iberia, Missouri; step sisters, Cindy Butler and husband Jack of Rolla, Missouri and Sally Moreland of Jefferson City, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the at the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Walter Donahue Walter Donahue Mackley of Leasburg, Missouri was born on April 1, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri to Janet Saunchegraw and Walter E. Mackley (Buck) and passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the age of 47 years and 9 days. In 1992 Wally attended Lundeberg Maryland Seamanship School for the merchant marines in Piney Point, Maryland. His qualifications included firefighting, ship forest fire from helicopter, life-boat and basic deck training and CPR and first aide training. He was responsible for saving several lives. His favorite memories were entertaining his family and friends with jokes and adventurous stories, hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. He took pride in collecting old antiques, hot wheels and other unique items. Entrepreneurship was what he was best at, enjoying the spontaneous times. He was a jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his father, Buck Mackley; two brothers, Tommy and Rusty Mackley; and one sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl Mackley and husband Billy. He is survived by his wife, Judy Heads of Leasburg, Missouri; children, Alysia Mackley of Owensville, Missouri, Cory Heads of Cuba, Missouri, James Heads and wife Jessica of Cuba, Missouri, Michael Mackley and Lindsey Mackley, both of Leasburg, Missouri; two grandchildren, Makayla Heads and Levi Ferges; mother, Janet (Belfield) Saunchegraw of Leasburg, Missouri; step father, Jerry Saunchegraw of St. James, Missouri; step mother, Sharon Witt of Festus, Missouri; four brothers, Brian Mackley of Leasburg, Missouri, Tim Tull and wife Diane of Festus, Missouri, Walter "Rowdy" Mackley and wife Tabitha of Salem, Missouri and Kevin Mackley and wife Courtney of Meta, Missouri; sisters, Monica Mackley, Megan Mackley and significant other Scotty Crocker, Holly Mackley, all of Meta, Missouri and Patty Dunham and husband John of St. James, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri. Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, Missouri with Pastor Carl Duff officiating. Burial followed in the Horine Cemetery in Richwoods, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan & Bourbon, Missouri. Larry Edward Marlow Larry Edward Marlow of Leasburg, Missouri was born on May 27, 1951 to Floyd Edward and Daisy Theresa (Dyle) Marlow in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at the age of 66 years. The Marlow family lived between the Festus and Sullivan, Missouri areas as they owned homes in Fetus and Miramiguoa Village. Larry was united in marriage to Leona Leisler on December 15, 1976 in St. Louis. Missouri. He was employed as a truck driver for several different companies; including S.P.M.F. in Sullivan, Missouri until he was forced to retire because of his ill health. Larry liked to tinker and work on cars and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Marlow and his parents, Floyd and Daisy) Marlow. He is survived by his children, Floyd Marlow (Kim Busse) of Leasburg, Missouri, Ronald Watkins and wife Tracey and David Watkins and wife Brandy, all of St. Louis, Missouri and Christine Anderson and husband Brian of Alaska; 19 grandchildren; one brother, Jody Marlow of Leasburg, Missouri; nephew, Joseph Marlow of Sullivan, Missouri; other relatives and friends. It was Larry's desire to be cremated and that he be buried next to his wife, Leona, on family land. A gathering of family and friends was held at noon on Saturday, April 28, 2018 in Leasburg, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan and Bourbon, Missouri. Leonard G. Martin Leonard G. Martin of Cherryville, Missouri was born in Steelville, Missouri on Monday, July 17, 1961 to Dwight and Mary Brown Martin and passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the age of 56 years, 9 months and 12 days. Leonard graduated from Viburnum High School. He accepted the Lord and loved to attend the Evangelical Holiness Church in Cuba, Missouri. He worked in the quarry at Buzzi Unicen, which is a cement company as a Heavy Machine Operator. Leonard was a member of the Boiler Makers Union. He enjoyed trapping, going camping, loved hunting and fishing (he had just killed a turkey last week). He was preceded in death by his father, Dwight Martin; brother, Dwight Edward Martin; parents-in-law, Harold Helms and Marcella Tinker; brother-in-law, Delmar Helms, Bill Marrill; and sister-in-law, Barbara (Ray) Francouer. He is survived by his wife Patricia Martin of Cherryville, Missouri; mother, Mary Martin of Cherryville, Missouri; children, Kevin Martin (fiancˇe Sarah Asher) and Deborah Piatt, all of Cherryville, Missouri; grandchildren, Dwight Piatt and Chesney Asher, both of Cherryville, Missouri; brother, Paul Martin of Cherryville, Missouri; sister, Mary Ann Martin of Cherryville, Missouri; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Phillip (Virginia) Helms of Steelville, Missouri, Loretta Marrill of Salem, Missouri, Janet (Ken) Woods of Union, Missouri, Roger (Michelle) Brown of Steelville, Missouri, Anessa (Tim) LaRue of Steelville, Missouri, Karalee Brown of Cuba, Missouri, Rachael (Anthony) Hampton of Steelville, Missouri, Harold Helms II of Steelville, Missouri and Kyle (Marlena) Helms of Steelville, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, May 3, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral service will be Friday, May 4, 2018 at 11 a.m. a.m. at the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri with Rev. Don Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at the Martin-Trask Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Geraldine C. Rosenburg Geraldine C. Rosenburg, of Richland, Missouri, formerly of Rolla, Missouri, was born in Illinois on May 8, 1924 to Henry Clyde and Sabra (Price) Lewis and passed away Friday, April 20, 2018 at the age of 93 years. On July 11, 1943 she married Lyle Rosenburg.She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Sabra Lewis; husband, Lyle Rosenburg on November 26, 1995; son, James Lyle Roseburg in November of 1973; sister, Mae Jones; and two brothers, Chester Lewis and Charles Lewis. Geraldine enjoyed quilting and gardening. She worked for JC Penney's for 23 years. She was also member of First Christian Church in Rolla, Missouri. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Zeigenbein and husband Clarence of Waynesville, Missouri; brother, Clyde Lewis of St. James, Missouri; sister, Elsie Atwell of Washington, Missouri; six grandchildren, Shawn Ettleman and wife Dawn, J.D. Rosenburg, Lori Daharsh and husband Kevin, Kyle Manuel, Sirikka Lohoefener and Hope Shea; four great grandchildren, Nicole Ettleman, Carleigh Daharsh, Nathan Rosenburg and James Lyle Rosenburg; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 at the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Interment followed in the Davis Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of the Null and Son Funeral Home in Rolla, Missouri. Elizabeth "Jill" Sheffield Elizabeth "Jill" Sheffield of St. James, Missouri was born in St. Louis County on December 16, 1954 to Joseph E. and Helen (Mooney) and passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the age of 63 years. On August 22, 1977 Jill married Roger Alan Casto. Jill was very artistic in so many ways. She was a writer, a poet and cake decorator, just to name a few of her talents. She was a published author of children's books and a published poet. Jill was a proud member of the VFW Post #5608 Auxiliary and took an active role in the Hee Haw production they would perform for many years. She not only helped to design the set, but she crafted the set herself, making all the props necessary to put on the show. She also enjoyed singing and playing softball. She was always very involved in her grandson's high school baseball career. Known as grandma Jill among the players, it was rare, if ever, that she missed a home game or if close, an away game. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa Sharp and husband Andrew; grandchildren, Thomas Casto, Logan Sharp and Shannon Sharp; brothers, David Shelton and wife Kay of Castlewood, Missouri, Charles Shelton and wife Kathy of Wildwood, Missouri, Michael Shelton and wife Nancy of Pacific, Missouri, Richard Shelton and wife Barbara of Castlewood, Missouri and Joseph Sheffield and wife Lina of Pensacola, Florida; sisters, Linda Carroll of Cedar Hill, Missouri, Virginia Leuthauser of Pace, Florida and Terry King and husband Buddy of Bourbon, Missouri; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the St. James Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary with Pastor John Parker officiating. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Missouri. Grace Louise Shoemate Grace Louise Shoemate of St. James, Missouri was born April 19, 1928 in Van Buren, Missouri to Sim Otis and Myrtle (Kennedy) Cooley and passed away on April 17, 2018 at the age of 89 years. Grace married James Carl Shoemate on November 26, 1954. and to this union three children were born. She was a kind, devoted mother and loved her pets. She enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles and gardening. She was a member of the Worldwide Church of God. Grace showed great love to everyone. She was preceded in death by her her parents, Sim and Myrtle Cooley; her husband, James Shoemate; daughter, Linda Carlene Shoemate; brothers, Carl Kennedy Cooley, Andrew Jackson Cooley, Thomas Maxwell Cooley and Benjamin Franklin Cooley; and sisters, Hope Leah Cooley, Faith Myrtle Peterman. She is survived by her children, Carl Shoemate of St. James, Missouri and James Shoemate of Columbia, Missouri; sister, Esther Havey and husband Al of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Shoemate and friend Renae and Samantha Shoemate; other relatives and friends. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018 the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Salem Chapel of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. Interment was in the Asher Cemetery in St. James, Missouri. Arrangements under the direction of the James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Missouri. William Joseph Swafford William Joseph Swafford of Rolla, Missouri was born on September 11, 1954 to George and Martha Marie Parrish Swafford in Bloomington, Indiana and passed away on April 21, 2018 at the age of 63 years, 7 months and 12 days. He was united in marriage to Kimmie Satterwhite on August 18, 2014 in Houston, Missouri. He was in the Air Force from May 23,1980 to August 31, 1994 when he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Martha Marie Swafford. He is survived by his wife, Kimmie Swafford of Rolla, Missouri; one son, Jermie Garcia of Modesta, California; four daughters, Alisha Cook of Rolla, Missouri, Alissa Wilcox of Houston, Missouri, Angelia Swafford and Stephine Lynne Swafford, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two sisters, Jeannie Ford and Rebecca Doerflinger, both of Fulton, Missouri; grandchildren, Ethan, Chance, Tieler, Marley, Marshall and Ammie. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the New Life Worship Center in St. James, Missouri with Allan Smith officiating. Pallbearers were Ethan Mitchell, Chance Mitchell, Dan Swafford, Gene McCalister, Dorian D'Aira and Justin Wilcox. Burial was in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri with full military honors. Arrangements under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri. David "Davey" Everett Whaley Jr. David "Davey" Everett Whaley Jr., of Steelville, Missouri, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, August 14, 1968 to David Everett Sr. and Alice Louise Reeves Whaley and passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the age of 49 years, 8 months and 12 days. David had attended Steelville High School but graduated from Lawrence High in Indianapolis, Indiana. He played baseball in school and was a very good pitcher. He accepted the Lord early in life and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Steelville, Missouri. He worked most of his adult life in the construction industry. He was a carpet layer and most recently was a roofer with Garrison Construction, but earlier in life he had been the head chef at a Marriott Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. David loved to cook and was good at it, especially fish (even though he didn't like to eat it). He loved to pitch horseshoes, to go floating and to fish. He was an avid reader and especially liked to tease and cut-up. He was preceded in death by his father, David Whaley Sr.; uncle, Earl Garms; nephew, Jesse Whaley; and cousins, Paul Young and Vernon Abney. He is survived by his mother, Alice Whaley of Steelville, Missouri; sister, Kerrie Whaley of Steelville, Missouri; daughter, Amber Dawn Whaley of Indianapolis, Indiana; aunts, Georgia Garms f Steelville, Missouri, Dorothy Abney of Cuba, Missouri, Eula Young of Steelville, Missouri, Rosemary Huck of Rolla, Missouri and Mabel Swink of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri; uncles, Donald Whaley of Rhode Island and Richard Whaley of Carolina; special cousin, Kirk "Chipper" Whaley of Rhode Island; other relatives and friends. The family chose cremation and burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site. http://www.threeriverspublishing.com/ ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/mo/mofiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWebArchives by: Winnie Brooks