Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of June 25, 2003
Grace Elizabeth Fishwick
Grace Elizabeth Fishwick (nee Tooker) was born Thursday, August 24, 1911,
at Springfield, Missouri, a daughter of the late Ada (nee Smith) and John
Tooker.
She entered eternal rest Monday, June 16, 2003, at Phelps County Regional
Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 22
days.
Elizabeth was known for her many talents and sense of humor. In seventh
grade she had a pogo stick, which she used to go to the store and transport
groceries home to her mother. She was an excellent tree climber whose
favorite trick was to swing down and swipe people's hats and then swing
back up in the tree without being detected.
When Elizabeth's family moved to Webster Groves, Missouri (suburb of St.
Louis), she attended Webster Groves High School, where she was graduated
with honors. Elizabeth attended Washington University in St. Louis. She
then went to work for the Webster Groves Trust Company.
Elizabeth originally met Robert (Bob) Fishwick in 1923 when she was 12
years old when her family resided in Cuba, Missouri. When the family moved
to Webster Groves a number of year's later, Elizabeth and Bob (who had also
moved to St. Louis to work in the International Shoe Company) became
reacquainted when they attended the same church.
On October 2, 1934, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Bob Fishwick in
Webster Groves. They resided in the St. Louis suburb, Glendale, for a
number of years. During these years their daughter Carol and son Robert
(Butch) were born. The couple made their final home in Steelville,
Missouri. They enjoyed 68 years together.
During her retirement, Elizabeth had many hobbies, which included flower
gardening, needlepoint, embroidery, spinning and weaving, painting and
pottery, knitting, crocheting, hooking rugs and quilting. Many of the
beautiful craft patterns were of her own creation.
She made myriads of beautiful afghans for the residents of Gibbs Care
Center. She found it rewarding to give this "gift of love." She said that
the secret to living a long life was to just "keep living." She also
believed she received good genes from her mother who also lived a long
life.
In addition to her parents, two sister, Mabel Emma Tooker and Josephine
(nee Tooker) Kane preceded her in death.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted husband Bob
Fishwick of Steelville; daughter Carol (nee Fishwick) Giorda and her
husband Dean Weisner of Austin, Texas; son Robert (Butch) Fishwick and his
wife Jean of Steelville, Missouri; two sisters, Carolyn (nee Tooker) Brown
and husband Ray of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Virginia (nee Tooker) Crank and
husband Don of Bloomington, Indiana.
Also remaining are three granddaughters Carol Fishwick and Rebecca Noah
both of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Marie Giorda of New York, New York; one great
granddaughter Alicia Noah of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and many friends.
Elizabeth lay in state 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, at the Britton
Bros. Funeral Home, Steelville, Missouri. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m.
at the Presbyterian Church, Steelville, Missouri, with the Rev. Charles D.
Likely officiating. Jill McWilliams provided musical selections and
organist was Carol Giorda.
Committal prayers and interment were in Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Missouri.
Pallbearers were Oliver Licklider, John Carr, Henry Adams, Bob Eaton,
Maurice Cape, Henry Adams, Bob Webster, Kem Schwieder, and Allan Brown.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Missouri.
Daniel Lynn Henslee
Daniel Lynn Henslee was born Sunday, December 12, 1958, at Rolla, Mo., a
son of Dolores Henslee (nee Mincher) and the late Carl Lehman Henslee.
He entered eternal rest Saturday, June 14, 2003, at St. John's Mercy
Hospital, Washington, Mo., at the age of 44 years, 6 months and 2 days.
On August 1, 1998, Dan was united in marriage to Brenda Allen. They have
enjoyed five years together, living in St. Clair, Mo.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving wife Brenda
Henslee of the home; one son, Joseph Lynn Henslee of Fenton, Mo.; his
devoted mother, Dolores Henslee of St. Louis, Mo.; two stepsons, Jason
Haskins and wife Chasity of Ozark, Mo. and Michael Haskins of Fordland,
Mo.; one brother, David Henslee of Union, Mo.; two sisters, Carla Bunch and
husband Craig and Catherine Henslee, all of St. Louis, Mo.
Also remaining are his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Richard and
Margaret Allen of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers-in-law, Ricky Allen of
Parkville, Mo. and James Allen of Kansas City, Mo. and sister-in-law,
Deanna Tatro of Belton, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and
many friends.
Daniel Lynn Henslee lay in state after 9 a.m. until time of services 1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Thomas Smith
officiating. Denny and Lois Huff and Kirk Short and children provided
musical selections.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Joseph Henslee, Michael Haskins, Jason
Haskins, David Henslee, Craig Bunch and Denny Huff.
Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Hilda Elizabeth Keyes
Hilda Elizabeth Keyes nee Campbell of Leasburg, Mo. was born on January 16,
1918 at Leasburg, Mo. to the union of Edward Campbell and Elizabeth Irene
King Campbell and passed away on June 14, 2003 at Sullivan, Mo. at the age
of 85 years, 4 months and 28 days.
On February 20, 1934 Hilda was united in marriage to Albert "Al" Keyes at
Hinch, Mo. One son, Eddie, was born to this union. They were happily
married until Al preceded Hilda in death on February 11, 1988.
Hilda was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Eddie Keyes, and
one sister, Ila Jane Campbell.
Hilda and her husband Al were the founders of the Keyes Canoe Rental. She
was a member of the Leasburg Crossroads Baptist Church and also a charter
member of the Historical Society of Leasburg.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her two
grandsons, Bruce Keyes and wife Marsha and Brent Keyes and wife Rhonda;
seven great grandchildren, Rise, Erica, Amy, Skyler, Bryar, Brehdin and
Austin; daughter-in-law Janice Cartwright; three great great grandchildren;
special cousin Eileen "Ike" Vaughn; special friends, Bennie and Betty Byrd;
other relatives and many friends.
Hilda was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,
great great grandmother, and will be sadly missed.
Hilda E. Keyes was in sate at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba, Mo. where
funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 11 a.m. with Rev.
Bobby Higgins and Rev. James Delacourt officiating. interment was in the
Crossroads Cemetery, Leasburg, Mo. All arrangements were under the
direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Gale Denver Mahurin
Gale Denver Mahurin of Steelville, Mo. was born Tuesday, December 13, 1938
in Van Buren, Mo. to Rose Edna Gipson Mahurin and the late Louis Clive
Mahurin, and departed this life Saturday, June 14, 2003 at the age of 64
years, 6 months and 1 day.
Gale grew up in Mountain Grove, Mo. and attended the Mountain Grove School
in Mountain Grove, Mo. Gale loved his family and was fond of all his
grandchildren. He loved the outdoors, and as a young man enjoyed rodeos and
was a Bullrider.
He lived hunting and fishing, gardening, and raising cattle and rabbits.
Gale was a retired truck driver and drove a tanker truck for many years. He
currently drove for Jim's Motors of Cuba, Mo. when needed.
Gale belonged to the teamsters local #50 in Belleville, Illinois;
International Brotherhod of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and
Helpers of America, AFL-CIO.
Gale was preceded in death by his father Louis, one brother James Franklin
Junior Mahurin, and one granddaughter, Shaina Kay Mahurin.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his loving children Gail Cape and
husband Alan of Cuba, Mo., Denver Mahurin and wife Mindy of Steelville,
Mo., Kevin Mahurin and wife Kathie of Steelville, Mo., Pastor Terry Mahurin
and wife Joanie of Cuba, Mo., Shane Mahurin and wife Sandy of Steelville,
Mo., step-son Clay Herron of Steelville, Mo., and step-daughter Maureen
Brown of West Plains, Mo.
Seventeen grandchildren, two brothers, David Mahurin and wife Charlene of
Fort Scott, Kansas, Danny Mahurin and wife Lorie of Norwood, Mo.; five
sisters, Geneva Blue of Amsterdam, Mo., Arletta Meisner of Mountain Grove,
Mo., Betty Gray and husband Kenneth of Norwood, Mo., Joyce Bennett and
husband Eugene of Macomb, Mo., and Loretta Mahurin of Mountain Grove, Mo.,
nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends who will sadly
miss and fondly remember Gale Denver Mahurin.
Visitation was held Monday, June 16, 2003 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the
Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday,
June 17, 2003 at the Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home in Mountain Grove,
Mo.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at the Craig-Hurtt-Bradley
Funeral Chapel in Mountain Grove, Mo. with Rev. Randy Gray and Pastor Terry
Mahurin officiating. Pastor Terry Mahurin and wife Joanie sang "I Bowed On
My Knees and Cried Holy" and Ronnie Gray sang "Poor Rich Man."
Pallbearers were Jeremy King, Dustin Mahurin, Matthew Mahurin, Ricky Gray,
Richie Gray, Jason Davis, and Dustin Calhoun.
Burial was in the Dyer Cemetery, North of Ava, Mo. Arrangements were under
the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo. and the
Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home in Mountain Grove, Mo.
Elbert O. Ray
Elbert Ray was born Monday, November 21, 1927, at Kansas City, Mo., a son
of the late Raymond Rapper and Margaret (Sheppard).
He departed this life at his home west of Steelville, Mo., Thursday, June
12, 2003, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 21 days.
"Buck" (as everyone knew him) served his country in the United States Navy.
In January 1944 he entered boot camp, NAATC Memphis, Tennessee, finished
radio school January 1945, and completed special forces training at Lidd
Beach, New York. During his service he was in battles in the Philippine
Islands, Guam, Luzon, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Hawaii Islands, Ware
Island, Marshall Islands, Caroline Islands, Marina Islands, Midway,
Okanawi, and helped guard prisoners of war. The war was over two days
before he was informed the war had ended. He served on the U.S.S. Hayes. He
was injured several times but remained with his unit. He received an
honorable discharge, October 22, 1947 at San Francisco, California.
He was united in marriage to LaWanda Thornton, February 7, 1946 at Poplar
Bluff at the home of Rev. Pillow, Pastor of the First Baptist Church. Her
parents, George and Velma Thornton were their attendants. They enjoyed 57
years together, moving around three years while he was in the Navy, then
making their home in St. Louis where Buck worked for Industrial Wire at
Rock Hill (now located in Sullivan) for 25 years. They have made Steelville
their home for the past 16 years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting
and fishing.
In addition to his parents, one brother, Clarence Ray, preceded him in
death.
Among those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife LaWanda
Ray of the home; two sons, Michael Ray and wife Jean of Fenton, Mo. and
Patrick Ray and wife Denise of Sullivan, Mo.; two sisters, Rosemary
Wittbrodt of Grays Lake, Illinois and June Cook of Amarillo, Texas; seven
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.
Also remaining are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Benny and Ruby
Thornton of St. Charles, Mo., Gloria and Chester Moore of Poplar Bluff,
Mo., nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Elbert "Buck" Ray lay in state 3-8 p.m. with Masonic Services 7 p.m.,
Lebanon Lodge #77 AF & AM officiating, Sunday, June 15, 2003, at the
Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held
11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2003 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Alan Miles
officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville,
Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Steven Moore, Doug Peters, Chris Ray, Eric
Ray, Jeff Ray, Dan Thornton.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville,
Mo.
Anna M. Woodruff
Anna Marguerite Woodruff nee Neumann of Cuba, Mo. was born on March 31,
1912 at Argo, Mo. to Otto Neumann and Hattie Bock Neumann. She passed away
June 19, 2003 at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 19 days.
Anna was christened at a young age in the Lutheran Evangelical Church in
Bourbon, Mo. On September 14, 1933 Anna married Edward Lloyd Woodruff in
St. Charles, Mo. They lived 46 years in their home at 402 S. Franklin,
Cuba, Mo. Later they moved to a new home on E. Grand where she lived until
going into Cuba Manor.
Anna used to hunt birds and rabbits in her earlier years and also enjoyed
fishing. She especially spent many hours sending cards of all occasions to
family and friends. She was a member of the Cuba Methodist Church and the
Methodist Ladies Faithful Workers.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; an infant
brother; two sisters, Elsie Rector Bechter, and Frieda Garner.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her brother-in-law Dale Woodruff
and wife Wanda of Cuba, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of
friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Anna Woodruff.
Visitation was Friday, June 20, 2003 from 6-9 p.m. at Hutson Funeral Home
Cuba, Mo.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Hutson
Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo. with Rev. Delmar Hutson officiating.
Burial was in Bacon Cemetery, Argo, Mo. with pallbearers Bob Hamilton,
Vernon Rector, Bill Stubblefield, Elbert Kitchen, Leland Skyles, and Leroy
Thomas.
All arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home, Cuba, Mo.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Bacon Cemetery.
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