Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of June 8, 2000
Jeffery G. Phelps
Jeffery G. Phelps of Bourbon, Missouri passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 at
the age of 43 years.
Jeff, as he was known by his family and friends, was born August 3, 1956 at
Ironton, Missouri. He was raised and lived with his family in the Bellgrade
area until 1964 when the family moved to Bourbon. Jeff later graduated in
1974 from Bourbon High School. On August 5, 1977 he was married to Donna
Tucker at Bourbon and they were blessed with three children. Jeff was
employed by Weaver Steel Company and was a member of Ironworks Local #396
for the last eleven years. Jeff found enjoyment in being on the river with
is boat and the company of his many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, one son, Jeffery Phelps, two daughters,
Jessica Lynn and Stacy Lynn Phelps all of Bourbon, his parents, Dwain and
Nelda (Midgett) Phelps of Bourbon, his father and mother-in-law, Don and
Emma Tucker, of Lebanon, Missouri, grandmother, Hazel Midgett of Potosi,
two brothers, Dwain Phelps, Jr., and Keith Phelps, and wife, Vicki all of
Bourbon, two sisters, Sally Phelps and Nancy Massie and husband, Bob all of
Bourbon, additional brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bruce and Leticia
Tucker, Rissa and Bryan Root and Cynthya Wood, nieces, nephews, other
relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 1, 2000 from the
Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor John Orton
officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery.
Bernice Evelyn Frossard
Bernice Evelyn Frossard of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Lonedell, Missouri,
departed this life in Cuba, on May 24, 2000, having reached the age of
eighty-two years, one month and eighteen days. Bernice was born in
Lonedell, Missouri on April 6, 1918, daughter of the late Killis Huff and
Jewell Hertha Huff nee Cunningham. On July 6, 1954, Bernice was united in
marriage to Elmer Taft Frossard and two daughters came to bless this union.
Bernice is survived by her husband, Elmer Frossard of Cuba, Missouri,
formerly of Lonedell; by her daughters, Sandra Love and husband, Walter, of
Sullivan, Missouri and Donna Counts and husband, Gary, of St. Clair; by
seven grandchildren, Jim Love of Sullivan, Christine Perkins of St. Clair,
Jason Love and wife, Molly, of Marthasville, Missouri, Jeremy Love of
Sullivan, Dannelle Steele of St. Clair, Jamie Hackmann and husband, John,
of Belleville, Illinois, and David Counts of McConnell Air Force Base in
Wichita, Kansas.
By one brother, Sherwood Huff and wife, Norma, of Crestwood, Missouri; by
one sister, Delma Pascoe and husband, Percy, of Cuba, Missouri; by her
sister-in-law, Betty Huff Ping and husband, Ray, of St. Clair; by four
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and
nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her brother,
Eugene "Sandy" Huff; and by one infant sister, Neola Mae Huff.
Bernice was a devoted Christian and life long member of Virginia Mines
Baptist Church in Lonedell, Missouri. Her church was a very important part
of Bernice's life and for many years she had served the church as the
secretary and treasurer. If the church was having a function, Bernice was
always there to help organize and help. During her working years, she had
been employed in the shoe manufacturing industry and had worked at
International Shoe Company in St. Clair; at Deb Shoe Company in St. Clair
and later at Carmo Shoe Company in Union, Missouri.
She enjoyed the outdoors and was always willing to lend Elmer a helping
hand in caring for their farm. Bernice was a great cook and nothing made
her happier than cooking large meals for family gatherings. Caring for her
family was always a priority in her life and she was happiest when she was
caring for her grandchildren or her many nieces and nephews. The love and
devotion she has shown to her family throughout her life will never be
forgotten.
A kind, sweet and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister,
sister-in-law, aunt, great and great-great aunt, cousin and treasured
friend, she will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew
her.
Visitation was held after 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2000 at the Russell
Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, Missouri. Funeral services were held at
11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000 at the Virginia Mines Baptist Church in
Lonedell, Missouri with the Rev. Harold Frick and the Rev. Charles Herron
officiating. Interment was in the Virginia Mines Cemetery, Lonedell,
Missouri. Memorials may be made to the Virginia Mines Baptist Church
Cemetery, Lonedell, Missouri.
Raymond George Pitts
Raymond George Pitts, 76, passed away May 9, 2000, in Ocala, FL.
He was born February 22, 1924, in St. James, MO to Henry Harrison and Opal
Geraldine (Peters) Pitts.
On August 2, 1950, Raymond married Bettye Brown in Bentonville, AR.
Raymond was the owner and operator of a trucking company.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Raymond loved to fish; he could go out on the fishing boat and could forget
just about everything. For a short time, he was a fishing guide.
The couple traveled fulltime in their motor home and were fortunate enough
to get to travel to all 50 states, Canada and Mexico.
He enjoyed gardening and had a green thumb. Raymond was proud they had been
married almost 50 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Shriners in Bartlesville, OK.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Rainey Pitts.
He is survived by his wife, Bettye Pitts, daughter Deborah Raye Adams, a
sister Wilma Bell, of Cherryville, MO, and two grandchildren.
The funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, May 15 at the Claremore Funeral
Home Chapel.
Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Claremore, OK, under the direction of
Claremore Funeral Home.
Edgar William Kreamalmeyer, Sr.
Edgar William Kreamalmeyer, Sr., was born July 2, 1921 and passed away May
16, 2000.
Dear Edgar departed this earthly estate for the next surrounded by loved
ones who honored him and his dignity while battling lung disease. This
great patriarch will be missed. He cherished each and every one of us and
we him.
Edgar entered this world in Granite City, Illinois, the son of Eural
William Kreamalmeyer and Jennie Elizabeth Bettorf.
The love of Edgar's life, Martha Erma Briscoe, is proud to call him
husband, a title solemnized in the Alberta Temple.
He also bears the title father by his sons: James, Franklin (Charlene),
Stephen (Katie), and Edgar, Jr., a.k.a. Bill (Cindy); and by his daughters:
Joyce (Fred) Stroupe, Karol Dunn, Judith Beach-Cox, Jennie (Bobby) Baker,
Jeannette (Dennis) Beagley, Jill (George) Briggs, Jayne (Noel) Agullar, and
Janita (David) Dion.
He is grandpa to 36 sweet souls, and great grandpa to 14 children.
Edgar is eldest brother to *Hilda, Wilma, Martin, Alta Osherow, *Claude,
*Clarence, Dan, Jack, Bob, and Ben.
He was a High Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He
was met at the veil by many others whom he loved and they him. What a
wonderful reunion they enjoyed.
We are left with a legacy of hard work, phyiscal and spiritual strength,
sense of humor, and love for one another even in the face of adversity. His
love for all God's creations was taught by example.
We know that he is preparing the way and inspiring us to place our feet in
the big cowboy boot prints he has left behind that we may find fulfillment
and joy in this life and the next.
McDougal Funeral Home assisted with the funeral arrangements. A viewing was
held Thursday, May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 3751 S.
2000 West in West Valley City.
A second viewing was at 11:00 .m. and the funeral was at 12 noon Friday,
May 10 at the same location.
* indicates preceded in death
Hazel Mildred Watts
Hazel Mildred Watts (nee Harman) was born Saturday, December 2, 1916, at
Steelville, Mo., a daughter of the late Samuel J. Harman and Jennie L.
Harman (nee Smith). She departed this life Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in the
Gibbs Care Center, Steelville, Mo., at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 29
days.
She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters: Harry Harman,
Thomas Harman and wife Fay, Jewel Harman and wife Margaret, Sammy Harman
and wife Opal, Claud Harman, Grace and husband Finis Smith, Elsie and
husband Cape Perry, Velma and husband John Weber; and step-daughter Rebecca
Carter.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her son, Richard Wayne
Halbert and wife Marcy of Washington, Mo.; a step-son, William Watts;
sister-in-law, Dorothy (Mrs. Harry) Harman of Steelville, Mo.
Three grandchildren, Michael Halbert and wife Nancy of Los Angeles,
California, Timothy Halbert of O'Fallon, Mo., Maureen and husband Mike Park
of Princeton, Illinois; six great-grandchildren, Kala Bastion, Ryan, Aaron
and Allie Halbert, Nicole and Emily Parks; nieces, nephews, cousins, other
relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at Liberty Cemetery, Steelville, Mo., 2:00
p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000 with Rev. Lonnie Webb officiating, and Associate
Pastor Diane Weber assisting. She was eulogized by a great-granddaughter,
Kala Bastion. Interment was in Liberty Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home,
Steelville, Mo.
Raymond Lenwood Litty
Raymond Lenwood Litty was born Wednesday, August 19, 1931, at Steelville,
Mo., a son of the late Floyd Albert Litty and Pansy (Starks) Litty. He
entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in the Missouri Baptist Medical
Center, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 68 years, 9 months and 11 days.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene
Litty.
Among those who remain to morn his passing are his two sons, Jeff Litty and
wife Cathy of Clinton, Mo., and Bruce Litty and wife Donnita of Lindsay,
Oklahoma; three daughters, Lisa and husband Jerry Lorraine of Cuba, Mo.,
Lori and husband Steve Conway of Washington, Mo., Julie and husband Tom
Beck of Villa Ridge, Mo.
Three brothers, Paul Litty and wife Jackie of House Springs, Mo., Jim Litty
and wife JoAnn of Holts Summit, Mo., Jerry Litty and wife Sharon of
Mountain Home, Arkansas; two sisters, June Wright of Ellisville, Mo., Linda
and husband Larry Wegmann of Festus, Mo.
Seven grandchildren, Chad and Chloe Litty of Lindsay, Oklahoma, Chelsey and
Grant Lorraine of Cuba, Mo., Lance Conway of Washington, Mo., Cody and
Tyler Beck of Villa Ridge, Mo.; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,
other relatives and friends.
Raymond served his country in the United States Army, June 1952 to March
1954. He was a member of the Local 513 of the International Union of
Operating Engineers, and worked as a heavy machine operator for road
construction.
Raymond Lenwood Litty lay in state 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2000,
at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were
held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev.
Jerry Beers officiating. Musical selections were provided by Tamyra Diers
(niece).
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo.
Full military honors were presented by Missouri National Guard of Jefferson
City, Mo. at graveside, with Firing Party, Taps, Flag Folding and
presentation.
Serving as pallbearers were Jerry Lorraine, Tom Beck, Steve Conway, Brent
Hyde, Chris Litty and Kevin Litty. Honorary pallbearers were brothers and
brothers-in-law, Jim Litty, Paul Litty, Jerry Litty, and Larry Wegmann.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home,
Steelville, Mo.
Della Mae Leach
Della Mae Leach (nee Humphrey), born in Dixon, Mo. on April 1, 1914 and
passed away May 26, 2000 in Orange, California at the age of 86 years, 1
month and 25 days.
Della was the fourth child born to Frank and Ollie Humphrey, longtime
residents of the Steelville, Mo. area. She was united in marriage in 1929
to Clark Roberson in Granite City, Illinois. Eight children were born
within this union. In 1965 Clark passed away at the age of 59 years.
On July 29, 1970 Della was married to Robert Hansen Leach of Orange,
California where the couple has resided until the present time.
Those who have preceded her in death include daughter, Marlene Pinson; two
sons, Jerry Roberson and Don Roberson; one grandson, Karl Dean Roberson;
one granddaughter, Elizabeth Veach; sisters, Evelyn Goddard (of Cuba, Mo.),
Gladys Grey, Bessis Pinson and one brother, Luther Humphrey.
Della is survived by her husband, Robert Hansen Leach of Orange,
California; daughters, Dorothy Hunt of Desota, Texas and Rosemary Granfield
of Orange, California; sons, Thomas Roberson of St. Louis, Mo., James
Roberson of Dallas, Texas and Carl Roberson of Leguana Hills, California;
step-daughters, Rita Pierce of Fullerton, California, Karen Frankenberger
of Lompoc, California, Toni Fish of American Canyon, California and Jamie
Carrington of Hamilton, Montana.
She is also survived by 48 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 17
great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, in addition to one
sister, Hazel Dicus of Steelville, Mo. and one sister-in-law, Tressie
Humphrey of Steelville, Mo.
Visitation and viewing were held May 30, 2000 in Waverly Church Chapel in
Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, California. Funeral services were
held at the North Orange Christian Church at 10:00 a.m. on May 31, 2000
followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery in Riverside,
California.
Lillian Caroline Enke Anderson
Lillian Caroline Enke Anderson nee Rezac of Cuba, Mo. was born on March 3,
1911 at St. Louis, Mo. to the union of John J. Rezac and Minnie Rezac nee
Boettger and passed away on June 3, 2000 at Cuba, Mo. at the age of 89
years, 3 months.
On February 17, 1934 Lillian was united in marriage to Fred Enke. One son,
Robert J., was born to this union. Fred preceded Lillian in death on August
18, 1955.
On March 16, 1957 Lillian was united in marriage to William E. Anderson.
They were happily married until he preceded her in death on August 19,
1978.
Lillian was preceded in death by her sister Mamie Charles.
Lillian was a long time resident of Crawford County.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving son
Robert J. Enke and wife Shirley; two grandchildren Karen Hignett and
husband Richard and Steve Enke; one great-grandson John R. (JR) Hignett;
other relatives and friends.
Lillian was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Lillian C. Enke Anderson was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba,
Mo. where funeral services were held on Monday, June 5, 2000 at 10:00 a.m.
with Rev . Charles Ledbetter officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill
Cemetery, Cuba, Mo. All arrangements under the direction of the Britton
Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
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