Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of May 31, 2001
William Edward "Bill" Blue
William Edward Blue was born Friday, May 24, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., a son
of Beulah (Westerman) Blue and the late William Henry Blue. He was an only
child.
Bill enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves, January 28, 1947.
September 15, 1950, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably
discharged May 23, 1954.
On December 21, 1979, at El Dorado, Kansas, Bill was united in marriage to
Doris Lorraine Keeven. They have enjoyed twenty-one years together.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one step-son,
Michael David Keeven.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Doris
Blue of the home in Steelville, Mo.; his mother, Beulah Blue of Manchester,
Mo.; four sons, Richard Blue and wife Dana of Stanton, Mo., Robert Blue of
St. James, Mo., Bill Blue, Jr. and wife Brenda of Texas, Wayne Blue and
wife Christine of Steelville, Mo.; one daughter Karen Martin and husband
John of Steelville, Mo.
Step-children, Renee and husband Blaine Parrett, Donna and husband Roger
Housewright, Cathy Sherill, Jeff Keeven and wife Tracy, Kenny Keeven and
wife Becky, all of Steelville, Mo., Karen and husband Bob Pinnell of Cuba,
Mo., Larry Keeven of Pacific, Mo.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edward and Carol Lorraine of Cuba, Mo.,
Mike and Brenda Lorraine of Steelville, Mo., Patricia and Ken Hammers, and
Marie Korte of St. Peters, Mo., Cathy and Gary Miller of Sedalia, Mo., Joan
and Frank Barteau, and John Lorraine of Florissant, Mo., Vernon (Bruce) and
JoAnn of O'Fallon, Mo.; twenty grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and many friends.
William Edward "Bill" Blue lay in state at 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May
23, 2001, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Prayer
services were held 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in the Britton Chapel
with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating. Music was provided by Lisa
Lorraine. A poem written by Brian Sellers was read by Brian in Bill's
honor.
Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the Holy
Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Mo., with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating.
Pallbearers were Frank Barteau, Richard Blue, Ed Lorraine, Mike Lorraine,
Bob Pinnell, Wesley Sherrill, and Doug Tiberghein. Committal prayers and
interment were in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cuba, Mo.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
James E. Williams
James Earl Williams was born on May 23, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Earl
T. Williams and Irene Vincent Williams and passed away suddenly on May 23,
2001 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri at the age of 68
years.
Jim grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his country honorably during
the Korean Conflict. Jim professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his
personal savior and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in
Leasburg, Missouri.
On May 21, 1955 James E. Williams was united in marriage to Shirley E.
Ennis at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Leasburg, Missouri and to this union
five children were born.
Jim was a welder most of his career. He worked many years at Steel Weld in
St. Clair. He retired from Rockwell-Ace Manufacturing in Sullivan. Having
been a welder, Jim enjoyed building things from metal in his spare time and
after retirement. He also enjoyed fishing especially with the children when
they were growing up.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Larry Williams, one
grandchild Robert Thomason Jr., and one great grandchild Megan Cencelewski.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his dear wife Shirley of the
home, five children, Pamela Thomason and husband Robert of Leasburg,
Missouri, Cathy Harmon of Sullivan, Missouri, James D. Williams and wife
Trina of Leasburg, Missouri, Kim Gorzik and husband Ryan of Leasburg,
Missouri and Melanie Eckert of Sullivan, Missouri; one sister-in-law Nelda
McArthur of Potosi, Missouri; a special nephew Larry Williams of St. Louis,
Missouri; 19 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
others relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly
remember James E. Williams.
Visitation was held at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba from 5-9 on Thursday,
May 24, 2001.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2001 at Hutson
Funeral Chapel in Cuba with Rev. Walter "Bud" Sanders and Rev. Terry King
officiating.
Burial was in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery at Leasburg,
Missouri.
Memorials may be given to First Southern Baptist Church in Leasburg,
Missouri.
All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba,
Missouri.
Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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