Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Gordon Welke
CHANHASSEN, Minn. -- Gordon Alvin Welke, 50, of Chanhassen, Minn., died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Owatonna, Minn.
Dr. Welke was born Jan. 12, 1954, in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, the son of William and Martha (Erisman) Welke. He earned his medical degree at the University of Saskatchewan Medical School. He did two years residency in Flint, Mich., one year in Vancouver, B.C. and two years in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Upon completing his orthopedic training, he worked for three years in Ft. McMurray, Alberta, six years in Poplar Bluff, six years in Owatonna, Minn., five years in the Minneapolis area and currently was working for Fairmont Medical Center--Mayo Health System. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and he loved to fly airplanes.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Welke and two daughters, Martina and Monica, all of Chanhassen. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 2020 Coulter Blvd., Chanhassen, Minn. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church. A private family burial will be held.
Memorials may be made to the Fairmont Community Hospital Foundation or the Minneapolis Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation, 2910 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, Minn. 55113.
Jessie Kitchens
PIGGOTT -- Jessie Denver Kitchens, 86, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, June 3, 2004, at his residence.
Mr. Kitchens was born June 22, 1917, to the late Solomon James and Minnie May (McFerron) Kitchens in Leora. He joined the United States Navy Oct. 15, 1940, in Detroit. His tour of duty included service on several vessels in many foreign areas. Among them were Guantanmo Bay, Puerto Rico, Japan and most importantly, Okinawa where a Kamikaze pilot destroyed his ship. He was discharged form the service after six years of active service and five years in the reserves. He retired from the John J. Pershing Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.
On Oct. 12, 1978, he married Marjorie Brandon and they resided in Poplar Bluff until his death.
Other survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Ralph Mitchell of Poplar Bluff and several nieces and nephews. Among those who were especially close are; Ann and Jerry Winkler, Jerry and Betsy Kitchen of the St. Louis area and Judge Steven and Diane Mitchell of Dexter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded by one sister, Bammie King and three brothers, Floyd, David and Virgil.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Piggott Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Richmann officiating.
Irby Funeral Home of Piggott will be in charge of arrangements.
Mark Maddux
Marg "Mark" Maddux, 73, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at his residence.
Mr. Maddux was born April 7, 1931, in Qulin and was a lifetime resident of Butler County. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the Korean War. He was a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service and enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, yard work and playing the steel guitar.
On Feb. 21, 1967, he married Margie Kenser at Poplar Bluff. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Verna Meador and Regina Hager, both of Poplar Bluff; two sons, Terry Bishop and Randy Bishop, both of Poplar Bluff; four sisters, Pansy Aud, Almira Vinson and Carol Moore, all of Poplar Bluff and Claudi Vineyard of California; his mother, Maudie Maddux of Poplar Bluff; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Revs. Howard Coleman and Ithel Kenser officiating. Burial will be in the Fairdealing Cemetery.
Adeline LoCascio
ROCHESTER, Ill. -- Adeline LoCascio, 79, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, Ill.
Mrs. LoCascio was born March 26, 1925, in Bellwood, Ill., and was a member of the Church of St. Jude in Rochester. She was a former member of the Sacred Heart Church in Poplar Bluff.
On April 11, 1953, she married Frank J. LoCascio at Bellwood, Ill. He survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Catherine Carlson of Rochester, Ill.; two sons, Dr. Robert G. LoCascio of Hoffman Estates, Ill. and William F. LoCascio of Troy, Ala.; one sister, Marie Boeger of Darien, Ill.; one brother, Eugene Marek of Bellwood, Ill.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester, Ill. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Church of St. Jude in Rochester with the Rev. Bill Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Scott Warmack
PIEDMONT -- Scott S. Warmack, 38, of Patterson died Thursday, June 3, 2004, in an automobile accident near Patterson.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.
Jerome Lewis
PIEDMONT -- Jerome "Burford" Lewis, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the Texas. He was in the Merchant Marines and retired after 22 years. He was the owner of the restaurant at the Current River Country Club for 20 years before retirement.
On July 3, 1965, he married Rosie Sullivan at Doniphan. She preceded him in death Feb. 2, 2001.
Survivors include one son, Chris Davidson of Scott, Ark. and one grandson.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral chapel with the Rev. Hubert Payne officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
William House
MALDEN -- William David House, 52, of Malden died Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Price
VAN BUREN -- Ruth Ann Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
