Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Doris McMillen Thompson Sinden
Doris McMillen Thompson Sinden, 69, of Eldon died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at her eldest daughter's home in Springfield.
Mrs. Sinden was diagnosed with terminal cancer in June 2000 and lived these past months giving and sharing love with her family and friends.
She was determined to have her family in her home for Christmas, and seeing this come to be, relished in the joy, love and kindness which was expressed.
She was born May 27, 1931, in St. Louis and moved with her family to the Eldon area in 1935.
She was preceded in death by her infant son, Ronald W. Thompson.
Mrs. Sinden is survived by her husband, W. Roy Sinden of Eldon; her 89-year-old mother, Velma McMillen of Eldon; two daughters and one son and spouses, Beverly and William Rohlf of Springfield, Barbara (Trolinger) and Terry Tevlin of Arnold and Brian and Gayle Thompson of Eldon.
Mrs. Sinden's grandchildren remember her active life, easy laugh and good food.
They are Erica Heinlein and her husband Matthew Schweizer of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; Zachary Thompson, and Nathan, Amanda and Gary Trolinger.
Great-grandchildren are Troy, Alexis and Summer Smith (Rohlf).
Her husband's children, Doris' stepchildren, are Roy Sinden Jr., Lenorie Wiese, Daryl Sinden, Sherry Jaggie, Rocky Sinden and Darla Snook.
Doris' family marvels at her industrious and resourceful life.
She worked to build two large poultry and cattle operations.
In between these farming ventures, she obtained her real estate and cosmetology licenses, and for a few years was co-owner of Looking Good Beauty Salon in Jefferson City.
Doris retired about three years ago, selling her 350-acre farm and turkey operation.
Working with Honeysuckle White, Doris would receive shipments of 19,000 baby turkeys at a time, sometimes having a total of 38,000 by growing half as infant birds in one building and the other half in a different building at eight through 16 weeks.
It seems just months ago she was still jumping out of truck beds and over barbed-wire fences, washing 300 turkey waterers in a given morning while setting up the hot rolls to rise for dinner.
It should be remembered that Doris was a Christian and modeled a selfless, forgiving and non-judging character for her children.
Doris was an accomplished seamstress until becoming blind in one eye.
She loved family get-togethers and telephone calls with her children.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Eldon First Assembly of God Church, with graveside services following at Greenridge Baptist Cemetery.
The family wishes to extend an invitation to all who wish to celebrate Doris' live to join them after the graveside ceremony for lunch at the Assembly of God Church.
Great appreciation is sent to Rev. James Hedrick and the First Assembly Church members, the Rev. Charles Caldwell and the Hospice staff of Southwest Missouri.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Doris McMillen Thompson Sinden Memorial Award for the Bailey Education Center in Springfield.
An award will be made annually to a graduating mother.
Donations should be sent to the Springfield Public Schools Foundation, 940 N. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65802.
Robert C. Long
Robert C. Long, 101, of Kaiser died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at his home.
He was born March 4, 1899, in Channahon, Ill., to William and Julia Halbert Long.
He was married to Clara Long, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Long was a pipefitter for the E.J. Railraod in Illinois and retired from the company in 1949.
He then worked for the State of Illinois as a lock and dam keeper for 20 years.
All of his family preceded him in death.
A lifetime friend, Dorothy Conroy of Kaiser, does survive.
Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date at the Willard's Stove Cemetery in Channahon, Ill.
The body was cremated.
Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges Funeral Home in Osage. Beach.
Bill G. Binkley Sr.
Bill G. Binkley Sr., 59, of Eugene died Sunday, April 8, 2001, in Jefferson City.
He was born April 27, 1941, in Cole County to Mark and Evelyn Wallis Binkley.
His parents survive at Eugene.
On June 23, 1958, he was married in Eugene to Katherine Rose Ekstam, who survives at the home.
Mr. Binkley was a salesman and was employed with Galva-Foam, Inc. until his retirement.
He was a member of the Eugene Christian Church.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving as a parachute rigger.
Also surviving him are two sons, Bill Binkley Jr. of Jefferson City and Kevin Binkley of Eugene; three daughters, Carmen Lepper of Jefferson City, Merritt Mosley of Columbia and Lita Hood of Jefferson City; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Dennis Binkley of Odessa and Gail Binkley of Loose Creek.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Eugene Christian Church.
Flowers should be delivered to the church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Alan McNeely officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon.
Memorials are suggested to Show-Me Christian Youth Home.
Albert J. Matejka
Albert J. Matejka died April 6, 2001, in New Port Richey, Fla.
He was a former resident of the Golden Beach community.
He was born May 27, 1921, in Rockford, Ill., to Albert Leroy and Nora Meyer Matejka.
On Aug. 24, 1940, he was married to Fern Nessl, who survives at the home.
Mr. Matejka was a retired truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Union.
He served in the Merchant Marine during World War II and was a member of the Eldon First Assembly of God Church.
Also surviving him are two daughters, Donna Kay Eyers of Hudson, Fla., and Tamara Elaine Bryant of Everton; a son, Lynn Gene Matejka of Barnett; four grandchildren; and fur great-grandchildren.
Visitßation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Phillips Funeral Home in Eldon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Eldon First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. James Hedrick officiating.
Burial will be in Versailles Cemetery.
Elizabeth A. Davis
Elizabeth A. Davis, 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Heartland Care Center there.
She was born Jan. 22, 1908, in Keokuk, Iowa.
She was married in 1932 in Keokuk to Reuben E. Davis, who died in 1978.
Mrs. Davis lived in the Lake Ozark community from 1932 until 1972, when she moved to Florida.
She was a former member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Eldon and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Ozark.
She was a founding member of the lake church.
Surviving are two sons, James E. Davis of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and John G. Davis of Jupiter, Fla.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Green-more Memorial Gardens at Barnett with Msgr. Michael J. Wilbers officiating.
Burial will be under the direction of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon.
Edwin Roark Rea
Edwin Roark Rea, 88, of Russellville died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home.
He was born April 20, 1912, in Pleasant Hill to Clyde Harold and Minnie Susie Inskeep Rea.
He was married April 10, 1935, in Oakland, Calif., to Ethel Marie McGinnis, who survives at the home.
Mr. Rea farmed, ran a star mail route and owned the Rea Upholstery Shop in Eldon until his retirement.
He was an active member of the Enon Baptist Church.
Also surviving him are two daughters, Donna Given Hanly of Columbia and Diana Loyce Robinson of Versailles; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Enon Baptist Church with the Rev. Randy Trumbo officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Weber and Sons Funeral Home of Russellville.
Memorials are suggested to the Enon Baptist Church.
Lillian Fern Powell
Lillian Fern Powell, 89, of Iberia died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth.
She was born Oct. 23, 1911, in Iberia to Albert D. and Myrtle Blankenship Vaughn.
On Dec. 24, 1932, she was married in Tuscumbia to Jeptha Thomas Powell Sr., who died Dec. 27, 1978.
Mrs. Powell had been a member of the Iberia First Christian Church since 1921 and had taught Sunday school.
She also was a member of the Iberia American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 105 and the Iberia Community Club.
She had raised dogs for many years and worked for L.B. Manufacturing in Iberia.
Surviving are three sons,William D. Powell of Iberia, Gary D. Powell of Springfield and Jeptha T. Powell Jr. of Marshfield; two sisters, Thelma Brooker of Columbia and Lorene Morrow of St. Louis; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Iberia First Christian Church with the Rev. Stan Way officiating.
Burial was in Livingston Cemetery near Iberia under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home of Iberia.
Memorials are suggested to the Iberia First Christian Church Building Fund.
Catherine Shephard Champlain
Catherine Shephard Cham-plain, 80, of Meta died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth.
She was born April 12, 1920, in Cowdenbeath, Scotland, to James Shephard and Jane Shephard Younger.
On Aug. 8, 1942, she was married in St. Louis to Leonard Ivan Champlain, who survives at the home.
Mrs. Champlain lived in St. Louis County for 33 years, moving to the Meta community in 1975.
She attended Meta Christian Church.
Also surviving her are a son, Leonard I. Champlain Jr. of Holts Summit; a brother, Clyde M. Younger of St. Louis; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rekus Funeral Home in Meta with the Rev. Manuel Seaton officiating.
Burial was in Southside Cemetery near Meta.
