Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, Steelville, Crawford Co. MO
Local Obituaries for the Week of November 16, 2000
Velma R. Kamler
Velma R. Kamler of Gerald, Mo., formerly of Sullivan, Mo., passed away on
Thursday, November 9, 2000 at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Kamler was born on August 11, 1921 in Bloodland, Mo. (currently known
as Ft. Leonard Wood) to the late Arthur Bert and Cora Agnes (Hance)
Firestine. Following her upbringing in the Bloodland area, she moved as a
young woman to St. Louis, where she lived for approximately thirty years.
On February 10, 1945 she was joined in marriage to Ralph W. Kamler, and to
this union four children were born.
In the early 1970s Mrs. Kamler and her family moved to the Sullivan area.
She continued living there until 1977, when she moved to Gerald. Throughout
her adult life, Velma helped support her family by working outside of the
home at times. Her primary vocation, however, was serving her family as a
dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker.
She was a member of Old Argo Presbyterian Church, and also a member of the
Royal Neighbors of America. Velma enjoyed crocheting, walking, bird
watching, and eating out at Chinese restaurants. She will always be
cherished and remembered as a wonderful and giving mother, who carried a
special love in her heart for all of her grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, Larry Kamler of Gerald and Gary Kamler and
wife, Laura, of Sullivan; two daughters, Agnes Voss and husband, Roger, of
Linn, Mo. and Pamela Fink and husband, Kevin, of Bourbon, Mo.; five
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law, Marvin Kamler
and wife, Reba, of Fenton, Mo., a special aunt, Ethel Reifer of Owensville,
Mo., nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kamler was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph, three brothers, Archie, Willie, and Tommy Firestine, three
sisters, Carrie Thompson, Mable Wade, and Cora Wade, and also additional
brothers and sisters who died in infancy.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2000
from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Terry
Palmer officiating. Interment was in Argo Cemetery. If desired,
contributions may be made to the Argo Presbyterian Church in memory of
Velma R. Kamler.
Lorraine Doris Radford
Lorraine Doris Radford of Bourbon, Missouri was born on June 5, 1924 at St.
Louis, Missouri to the union of Albert Dennis Holtz and Nellie Elizabeth
Holtz nee Burkhardt and passed away on November 9, 2000 at Cuba, Missouri
at the age of 76 years five months and four days.
On June 14, 1942 Lorraine was united in marriage to Francis B. Radford.
Three children, Forrest, Sharon and Frances, was born to this union.
Lorraine and Francis were happily married until he preceded her in death on
May 29, 1979.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Gary Holtz and
one grandson Matthew D. Wirz.
She was a faithful member of the Bourbon First Baptist Church, Bourbon,
Missouri and a member of the Three Mile Extension Club.
Lorraine was an active member in her community until her health started to
fail. She was always willing to help anyone that needed her help.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving son
Forrest "Sonny" Radford and wife Nona; two daughters Sharon Rhodes and
husband Jim and Frances Paquet and husband Gary; four sisters Bernice
Watson and husband Don, Glorine Derrick, Esther Walker and Lois Malyor; 13
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and
many friends.
Lorraine was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,
sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Lorraine D. Radford was in state at the Eaton Funeral Home, Bourbon,
Missouri.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 2 p.m. at the
Bourbon First Baptist Church, Bourbon, Missouri with Rev. Mike King
officiating.
Interment was in the Hodge-Enloe Cemetery, Bourbon, Missouri.
Memorials to the Bourbon First Baptist Church.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of
Cuba, Missouri.
Georgina Marie White
Georgina Marie White was born January 6, 1955 to George Guenther and Wilma
Frevele Guenther in Garden City, Michigan and departed this life suddenly
Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at Columbia University Hospital in Columbia,
Mo. of a Cerebral Hemorrhage at the age of 45 years, 9 months and 19 days.
Georgina married Dorian Kulesar and to this union one daughter, April, was
born. Georgina later married Charles K. White on April 18, 1992 and to this
union one daughter, Jennifer, was born. She, Charles, April and Jennifer
moved to Steelville from Pittsburgh, Kansas in 1985 where they made their
home together on Liberty Road east of Steelville, Mo.
Georgina enjoyed crafts, tending her flowers, and loved taking care of her
grandchildren. She served as a Girl Scout Leader for several years; and
also received a certification from Rolla Vo-Tech School in Secretarial
practices.
She is preceded in death by her father George A. Guenther.
Those who remain to mourn her passing are her loving husband Charles; two
daughters April Hacke and husband David of Dearborn, Michigan; and Jennifer
White of the home in Steelville, Mo.; her mother Wilma Guenther of
Steelville, Mo.; her stepchildren, Charles White, Jr. and wife Judy of
Steelville, Mo.; Pam Ramo and husband Steve of Arnold, Mo.; Phyllis Talley
of Jerseyville, Illinois; and Mary Foster of Jerseyville, Illinois.
Thirteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren; two brothers Elmer Guenther
of Westland, Michigan; and Larry Guenther and wife Tina of Westland,
Michigan; three sisters, Linda Smith and husband Walter of Inkster,
Michigan; Helen Ochalek and husband Terry of Wayne, Michigan; and Clara
Manhart of Inkster, Michigan.
Her brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Beverly and Earl Salzmann of Arnold,
Mo.; and Alda Gray of Cuba, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives
and many friends all who will fondly remember and sadly miss Georgina Marie
White.
Visitation was held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2000
at the Hutson Funeral Home in Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2000 at the
Hutson Funeral Chapel in Steelville, Mo. with Pastor Jerry Beers
officiating. Amazing Grace and In The Garden were sung by Associate Pastor
Miss Diane Weber, accompanied on the piano by Sharon Hardecke.
Pallbearers were Larry Guenther, Elmer Guenther, Terry Ochalek, Junior
Chandler, Brian White, and Chris Schonfield.
Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery east of Steelville, Mo.
All arrangements were under the direction of the Hutson Funeral Home in
Steelville, Mo.
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Reprinted with permission from the Obituary page of the
Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror Web site.
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