Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Georgina Marie White
Georgina Marie White was born January 6, 1955 to George Guenther and Wilma Frevele Guenther in Garden City, 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.
Thirteen grandchildren and step-grandchildren; two brothers Elmer Guenther of Westland, Michigan; three sisters, Linda Smith and husband Walter of Inkster, Michigan; and Clara Manhart of Inkster, Illinois.
Seven grandchildren, Wayne Reed, Melissa and husband Mike Eye, Darin Reed and wife Joan, Brad Cape and wife Elgeana, Molly and husband John Slovensky, Ellen and Joshua Brown; nine great-grandchildren, Stephany, Cody, Tanner, Dakota, Madelyne, Brady, Taylor, Brennan, and Mariah; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by three brothers, Sam, Ben and Clyde Lea; four sisters, Gladys and husband Andrew Wallis, Virginia Mae Lea, Anna Christmas and Bessie West; sisters-in-law and brothers-in -law, Clarence Green , Theodore and Mary Brown, Anna and Hugh Garrison and Willie Brown.
Mable Jane Brown lay in state 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2000 in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Melvin Reed officiating. Musical selections were provided by pianist Pat Simpson and vocalists Laurie and Audrey Franklin.
Committal prayers and interment were in Brown Cemetery, East Highway 8, Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Joshua Brown, Brad Cape, Mike Eye, Darin Reed, Wayne Reed, and John Slovensky.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Roger A. Gilliam
Roger A. Gilliam of Rolla passed away Friday, November 24, 2000 at the Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla at the age of 51.
Roger, son of the late Albert Henry and Barbara (Worley) Gilliam was born June 21, 1949 at Waynesville, Mo. Roger and Karen (Stetina) were united in marriage March 9, 1968 and to this union three children were born. Roger worked as an iron worker for 30 years.
Roger is survived by his wife, Karen Gilliam of Rolla, Mo., his mother, Barbara Gilliam of Steelville, three children, Dan Gilliam of St. James, Mike Gilliam and friend, Tammy of St. James, Alisa Gilliam of St. Louis, Mo.
One brother, Bill Gilliam and wife, Vickey of Steelville, one sister, Ruth Ann Booker and husband, Don of St. James.
One granddaughter, Danielle Gilliam, one nephew, Jim Booker, two nieces, Melissa Manthey and Lisa Weber, three great-nephews, Ryan Weber, Cody Manthey and T. J. Booker, one great-niece, Reese Weber.
Preceding him in death were his father, Albert Henry Gilliam, grandparents, Floyd and Mildred Worley, James W. and Anne Gilliam, father-in-law, Dale Stetina and mother-in-law, Gwenith Stetina.
Funeral services were conducted at James and Gahr Chapel on Monday, November 27, 2000 with Rev. Mick Thrasher officiating. Organ music was provided by Sherry Hathaway, with vocal selections by Stephanie Rogers.
Pallbearers were Jim Booker, Jerry Midyett, Joe Midyett, Ed Denison, Sammy Auxier and Brad Wood. Honorary pallbearers were Sam Auxier, Perry Macormic, Leon Henderson, Skip Moore and Bill Barnett.
Interment was in Steelville Cemetery in Steelville, Mo.
Arrangements were under the direction of James and Gahr Mortuary in St. James, Mo.
Thelma E. Haug
Thelma E. Haug of Cuba, Mo., formerly of Bonne Terre, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Haug was born on November 4, 1908 in Bourbon, Mo. to the late Roy and Alice (Campbell) Harrison, and was raised in the Bourbon area. Before marriage Thelma taught school for twelve years in the Bourbon and St. Louis areas. On July 16, 1938 she was joined in marriage to Edward Joseph Haug, Sr. in Bonne Terre, Mo., and to this union three children were born. Throughout her adult life, Mrs. Haug served her family as a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed playing bridge, going on family picnics, and singing in the church choir. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre. On February 12, 1996 her husband, Edward, preceded her in death. Thelma will always be cherished and remembered as an extremely dedicated and caring woman.
She is survived by two sons, Edward Haug, Jr. and wife, Carol, of Bayfield, Colorado and James Haug and wife, Lourdes, of Plantation, California; two brothers, James Harrison and wife, Ruthene, of Bourbon and George Harrison and wife, Velva, of Kirkwood, Mo.; two sisters, Elinor Brenton of Cuba and Fern Hirzy and husband, Tony, of Bourbon; three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by two brothers, Clark and Edwin Harrison, and one sister, Alice Harrison.
Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 12:00 p.m. from the Eaton Chapel in Bourbon with Reverend Sally Ketterer officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery. If desired, memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre Organ Fund or to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs. Thelma E. Haug.
Margaret A. Jones
Margaret A. Jones of Bourbon, Mo. passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 9 days.
Margaret was born on May 16, 1924 at Bourbon, Mo. to the late William and Jessie (Douglas) Miller. She made her home in Bourbon and later graduated from high school there. Margaret's primary vocation throughout her adult life was that of a waitress. She was employed by various restaurants and cafes throughout the Bourbon area. She found pleasure in reading and quilting. Margaret was a caring person who would always lend a helping hand when needed by others. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and attended the First Baptist Church of Bourbon.
She is survived by one son, Gregory Ross of Nashville, Wyoming; two sisters, Elizabeth Griffith of the state of Texas; special nieces, Wanda Starbeck, Barbara Pinnell and Sue Todd, all of Bourbon; other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by six brothers, Roy, William, Ray, Leslie, Eugene and Lawrence Miller, and four sisters, Grace Roberson, Mildred Pennock, June Moutray, and Ethel Schlafer.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2000 from the Eaton Funeral Chapel in Bourbon with Pastor Devin Haus officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Margaret Jones was held from 3:30 until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday evening at the Eaton Funeral Chapel in Bourbon.
Elaine Grace Lakaner
Elaine Grace Lakaner nee Smith of Cuba, Missouri to the union of Emery Ray and Daphia Ray nee Benton and passed away on November 15, 2000 at Missouri at the age of 66 years 9 days.
On July 4, 1954 Elaine was united in marriage to Ted Lakaner at Steelville, Missouri and served her Lord faithfully.
Those who survive to mourn her passing from this life are her loving husband Ted Lakaner; two sons Mike Lakaner and Kevin Lakaner and wife Christy; one daughter Sandy Lakaner Boekemier; three brothers Wayne Smith, Tom Smith and Jerry Smith and wife Rosella; one sister Nellie Harris and husband Hartford; 6 grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends.
Elaine was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, good friend to all who knew her and will be sadly missed.
Elaine G. Lakaner nee Smith was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Melvin Reed and Rev. John Limberoupolus officiating. Interment was in the Straightway Cemetery, Steelville, Missouri.
Lea Johanna Ludwig
Lea Johanna Ludwig was born December 11, 1908 in Bem, Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan, Missouri.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Earline Niles and her husband, Roland of St. Louis and Wauneda Scarlata of Wichita, Kansas.
One sister Amy Schultz of Owensville; one brother Chester Glaser of Cuba; seven grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Emma Glaser; three brothers Bill, Martin and Fred Glaser and two sisters Ida Voss and Anna Schlottach.
Private graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2000 in the St. John's United Church of Christ Cemetery at Bem, Missouri to Hector Pete Ramori and Argentina Vitali Ramori, and passed away on November 3, 2000 at Crawford County Care Center in Cuba, Missouri. In 1968 they moved back to Cuba to retire. Arthur died on December 9, 1970.
Julia will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, and flowers. She was able to live in her own home until past her 92nd birthday.
Julia was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, an infant, and three sisters, Nellie Piazza, Inez Paulsell and Katie Piazza.
She is survived by her son Raymond Ederati and wife Mary of Cuba; her daughter Audrey McClelland of Valley Park, MO; three grandsons, Daune Ederati of Columbia, MO, David Ederati and wife Lora of Lancaster, PA, and Steven McClellend and wife Ginger of Manchester, MO.
Two great grandsons, Anthony Ederati and wife of Naples, FL, and Eric Ederati of Lancaster, PA. Two brothers Hector P. Ramori and wife Lillian of Cuba, MO, and Domenic J. Ramori and wife Daphna of Cuba, MO.
Two sisters Ernestine Bond of Overland, MO, and Louise Stark of West Palm Beach, FL; a brother-in-law, George Piazza of Cuba, MO; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends, all who will sadly miss and fondly remember Julia Ederati Paule.
Visitation was held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 5, 2000 at Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba. A Vigil Service was held at 7 p.m.
Funeral Mass was held on Monday, November 6, 2000 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cuba, Missouri with Rev. Robert Duesdiker officiating.
All arrangements were under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, MO.
Lola J. Palmer
Lola J. Palmer of Sullivan, Mo. passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2000 at the age of 69 years.
Mrs. Palmer was born on June 7, 1931 at Canaan, Mo. to the late Samuel and Lizzie (Pasch) Roberson. Mrs. Palmer was raised in the Canaan area and attended school there until the 8th grade. On April 26, 1947 she was married to Otto F. Palmer at Sullivan, and to this union six children were born. After living in various parts of the country, Lola and her family settled in Sullivan over 30 years ago.
She was a compassionate, gracious, and spiritual woman, who was constantly concerned about the welfare of others. Lola was a follower of the Pentecostal faith. She found pleasure in flowers, working puzzles, traveling, and watching her "soaps." Her greatest joy, however, came from her many grandchildren, to whom she was especially endeared.
She is survived by her husband, Otto, of Sullivan; two sons, Dale Palmer of Stanton, Mo. and Bill Palmer of Sullivan; three daughters, Patricia Hoehne of Bourbon, Mo., Rebecca Zeugin of Steelville, Mo. and Naomi Larue of Sullivan; 17 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Lola was preceded in death by one son, Riley Palmer, seven brothers, Raymond, David, Clyde, Donald, Milford, Stanley and Jack Roberson; and six sisters, Duella, Marie, Naomi, Bessie, and a set of twins in infancy.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Harold Harrison officiating. Interment was in Crow Cemetery.
