Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002
Ethel A. Pratt
Ethel A. Pratt of Sullivan, passed away Monday, January 10, 2000 at the age of 65 years.
Ms. Pratt was born on September 10, 1934 in Sullivan, Mo. to the late William and Thelma (Blackburn) Pratt. She was raised in Sullivan, and lived her entire life in the Sullivan area. As an adult, Ethel served as a faithful caregiver to both of her parents. Baptized at an early age, she was a very active member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Sullivan. She also was a well known worker at the Sullivan Senior Citizens Dining Center. Throughout her life Ethel was loving and giving to all those around her. She especially treated her nieces and nephews as though they were her very own children. In addition, she is described as a woman who "never seemed to meet a stranger." Ethel enjoyed puzzles, possessed a keen appreciation of animals, and deeply loved her dog, Christina.
She is survived by two brothers, Roy L. Pratt of Sullivan and William B. Pratt of Lexington, Tennessee; two sisters, Phoebe Stevens and Helen Neeley Sanders and husband, Russell, all of Sullivan; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a close friend, Mary Myers, and many other friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Dr. Bart Hildreth officiating. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Memorial Cemetery.
Velma Shaward
Velma Shaward, nee Scott, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Friday, January 7, 2000 at the age of 89 years.
Velma was born February 14, 1910 to the late Ashley and Pearl (Campbell) Scott at Crawford County, Mo. Velma was Sullivan's first beautician and was employed in that field until she married Raymond Shaward in 1938 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Irene remained in Phoenix until her husband passed away and ill health forced her to come back home to Sullivan. She was a kind and loving wife, sister and aunt. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.
She is survived by one brother, Leo Scott and wife Colleen of Sullivan, three sisters, Mona Strothcamp and Colleen Goebel, both of St. Louis, Norma Turnbough of Kansas City, Mo.; nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Along with her parents and husband Ms. Shaward was preceded in death by five sisters, Iva White, Audrey Goldsen, Kate Scott, Nadine Harmon and Betty Lollar.
It was Mrs. Shaward's desire to be cremated. private services will be held at a later time. Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home of Sullivan.
Wilbert Taylor, Sr.
Wilbert Ervin Tayloe, Sr., formerly of Owensville, died Friday, January 7, 2000, at his home in Florissant. He was 89 years old.
He was born November 15, 1910, in Bem, a son of Jacob Harrison and Elizabeth Wilhemina Dieball Tayloe. He married Hazel Rutz on November 9, 1935 in St. Louis, and she survives.
In addition to his wife, Hazel, Mr. Tayloe is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Wilson and her husband Bill, St. Louis; two sons, Wilbert Ervin Tayloe, Jr., and his wife Donna, Olathe, Kansas, and John Steven Tayloe and his wife Kathleen of St. Louis' eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four half-sisters, Della Morris, Emily Ringeisen, Mayme Murphy and Elizabeth Shafer; three full brothers, Earl, George and Henry Tayloe; and one full sister, Nora Thenhaus.
Mr. Tayloe was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Bem.
Visitation was held 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 15, with the Rev. Bill Winch officiating at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home in Owensville. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Cuba Route.
Mary Ruth Wilson
Mary Ruth Wilson, nee Walden, of Sullivan, Mo., passed away Monday, January 10, 2000 at the age of 80 years,
Mrs. Wilson was born September 14, 1919 in Corrinith, Mississippi to the late James and Ora Lou (Reeves) Walden. She was raised in the South, mainly in Mississippi and Arkansas and on November 11, 1949 she was married to William Vance Wilson. They came to the Sullivan area in the early 1960's. Mrs. Wilson loved music, especially Rock 'n Roll and had even managed a band for a time. She also found pleasure in crocheting in her free time.
She is survived by one son, Randy Wilson of Steelville, Mo., one daughter, Judy Brake and husband, Randy of Gerald, Mo., one sister, Edna Hoefer of House Springs, Mo., 3 grandchildren, Melissa Walker, Shane and Cody Wilson, three great-grandchildren, Samantha, Alex and Nicholas, and a close friend, Richard DeClue, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 13, 2000 from the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Mr. Bobby Higgins officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery.
Melba Mae Neff
Melba Mae Neff of Bourbon passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Neff was born on January 28, 1920 in Hawkeye, Kansas to the late Clement Hoarce and Una Iona (Clawson) Range. At an early age Melba and her family moved to Katy, Texas where she was raised. On May 28, 1941 she was joined in marriage to Zelmer Neff at Potosi, Mo., and to this union three children were born. In the late 1950s Melba and her family moved to the Bourbon area. In addition to serving as a homemaker, she helped support her family by working at area factories. After approximately ten years at Paramount Headwear of Bourbon, she retired. She enjoyed arts, crafts, and crossword puzzle, but took special pleasure in all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those who knew her best describe Melba as a very loving, caring woman who was good to everyone.
She is survived by two sons, Ronnie Neff of Bourbon and Larry Neff of Sullivan; one daughter, Jackie Funkhouser and husband, Gary of Bourbon; one brother, Elmer Range and wife, Velma of Walnut Shade, Mo.; one sister, Estella Tucker of Bunker, Mo.; fifteen grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Maurice and Riley Range, and one sister, Lila Boyster.
Funeral services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2000 from the chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Alva Enloe officiating. Interment was in the Bourbon Cemetery.
Bertha Isgrig
Bertha Isgrig of Bourbon passed away on Monday, June 5, 2000 at the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Isgrig was born on February 26, 1910 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Dock and Elsie (McGowan) Lieuallen. At a young age, Bertha and her family moved to Hollister, Mo. where she was raised. On November 15, 1941 she was married to Glen Isgrig in Harrison, Arkansas, and to this union one son was born. The newlyweds then moved to Bourbon, Mo. where Bertha has lived the remaining years of her life. Her primary vocation has been that of a devoted wife, loving mother, and homemaker. She especially enjoyed taking care of her home, and also found fulfillment as a very active member of the Sullivan Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for over forty years. Those who knew her best describe Bertha as a quiet, gentle woman who treated others with much kindness and consideration.
She is survived by one son, Stanley Isgrig, and his fiancee, Debra Parnell, of Bourbon; four sisters, Virginia Petett of Kansas City, Mo., Cledia Mattox of Sullivan, Vera Ramsey of Batesville, Mississippi, and Louise Anderson of Ozark, Mo.; five step-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, Bertha was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Lieuallen, and one sister, Letha Chrestman.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2000 from the Chapel of the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan with Mr. Gerald Goff officiating. Interment was in Bourbon Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Sullivan Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in memory of Mrs. Bertha Isgrig.
James G. Hoss
James G. "Jim" Hoss of Cuba, Mo. was born on November 21, 1939 at Bourbon, Mo. to the union of James Z. Hoss and Hazel Hoss nee Cresswell and passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2000 at the St. John's Mercy Hospital, Washington, Mo., at the age of 60 years, 6 months and 13 days.
On April 21, 1967 Jim was united in marriage to Patricia "Patty" Evans in South Carolina. They have been happily married for 33 years.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents.
He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on June 30, 1964.
He retired as an air traffic controller. Jim has been a long time resident of Crawford County. He was a past member of the Elks Club and the Lions Club, a member of the Cuba First Baptist Church, past city alderman and worked for Farm Bureau after retiring as an air traffic controller.
Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his devoted wife Patty Hoss; daughters Gina and Lisa; two grandsons Brandon and Paden Davis; stepsons Mark Brown and wife Sue, Rodney Brown and wife Melody; 3 step-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Jim was a devoted husband, good friend to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
James G. "Jim" Hoss was in state at the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo. where funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Woodrow Martin and Chaplain Paul Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Meramec Hills Cemetery. All arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba, Mo.
Shirley Faye Monroe
Shirley Faye Monroe (nee Santhuff) was born Wednesday, November 11, 1936, at Ellington, Mo., a daughter of Mary Matilda Santhuff (nee Goodson) and the late Jesse Lyman (Till) Santhuff.
She entered eternal rest Sunday, June 4, 2000, in the Missouri Baptist Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 23 days.
On March 10, 1956, in North St. Louis, Shirley was united in marriage to Lyman Robert Monroe. They were blessed with one son, Kirk, and one daughter, Rhonda. They enjoyed over thirty-one years together, before his death May 27, 1987.
September 14, 1974 Shirley was baptized as a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, Illinois. She later became a member of Center Point Baptist Church, Steelville, Mo.
In addition to her father and her husband she was preceded in death by brothers-in-law, Elmer Monroe, and Donald Werth.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her mother Mary Lacy of Steelville, Mo.; one son, Kirk Monroe and wife Tammy of St. Clair, Mo.; one daughter, Rhonda and husband Steve Weeks of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters, Bob Santhuff and wife Lelah of Steelville, Mo., Bill Santhuff and wife Pat of Piedmont, Mo., Dolores and husband Don Goad of Cedar Hill, Mo., Loretta Anderson of Rolla, Mo., Joyce and husband Ron Bouse of Steelville, Mo., and Ron Santhuff of Benton, Texas; three half-brothers and two half-sisters, Barbara and husband Mark Kosa of St. Louis, Mo.; David Santhuff and wife Helen of Ellsinore, Mo., Shelba Santhuff of Littleston, Pennsylvania, George Santhuff of Rogers, Arkansas and Doris and husband Wayne Costlow of Germany; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lyle and Shirley Monroe of Jerseyville, Illinois, Geneva (Sis) Werth of Columbia, Illinois, Frank (Butch) and Katie Monroe of Longwood, Florida; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Shirley Faye Monroe lay in state after 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Roger Silvey and Rev. Lonnie Webb officiating. Musical selections were provided by vocalists Brook Bouse, Rick Bouse, Don Santhuff, and Joyce Bouse who also provided piano accompaniment.
Committal prayers and interment were in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Brock Bouse, Rick Bouse, Don Buchanan, Bruce Goad, Jeff Johnson, Don Santhuff and Steven Weeks.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Bobby Gene Livesay
Bobby Gene Livesay of Steelville, Mo., was born Thursday, October 23, 1938 at Keysville, Mo. A son of the late William Ralph Livesay and Florentine (Riesner) Livesay and passed away Friday, August 4, 2000, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Washington, Mo., at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 11 days.
On February 22, 1957, at St. Louis, Mo., Bobby was united in marriage to Alice McLawhorn and to this union three sons and two daughters were born.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by an infant son, Timmy.
He served his country four years in the United States Navy, receiving an Honorable Discharge January 10, 1962.
Bobby was united in marriage to Evelyn Wilkinson, daughter of the late Norris and Glyde Wilkinson, April 2, 1970, at St. Louis, Mo. They have enjoyed over thirty years together. In 1996, he retired from a lifelong career as a truck driver for Complete Auto.
Those who remain to mourn his passing are his devoted wife Evelyn of the home; two sons, Richard Livesay and wife Terri of Charleston, South Carolina, Mike Livesay and wife Cheri of Steelville, Mo.; two daughters, Teresa and husband Wesley Alford of Charleston, South Carolina, Donna and husband Mark Havard of Cuba, Mo.
Ten grandchildren, Reanna and Tayler Livesay, Randi, Dustin, Kasey, and McKenzie Livesay, Jessica, Allison and Lacey Alford, and Jennifer Havard; one sister, Jackie and husband Harold Smith of Steelville, Mo.; one brother, Jerry Livesay and wife Charlotte of Cuba, Mo.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Laverne and Sharon Wilkinson of Texas, David and Fern Wilkinson of Steelville, Mo., and Linda White of Washington, Mo.; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Bobby Gene Livesay lay in state 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo. Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 7, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. David Cartee officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Pallbearers were Lydie Davis, Ron Green, Mark Guggenburger, Jack Harman, Terry Voyles, David Wilkinson, Paul Wilkinson and Tom Wynn.
Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Elsie Regina Halbert
Elsie Regina Halbert (nee Belden) of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Steelville, Mo., daughter of the late Charles Birdell and Anna (Heppermann) Belden, died Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at Southpointe Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo.
On June 11, 1940, at Cuba, Mo., Elsie was united in marriage to Thomas S. Halbert and to this union one daughter was born. Together they founded Halbert Funeral Home of Steelville, Mo. They enjoyed over forty-seven years together before his death, January 19, 1988.
In addition to her parents, and husband Tom, Elsie was preceded in death by her brother Birdel Belden, her sister, Cecilia Blinne, Gladys Belden, and sister-in-law Effie Lee Robinson.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her daughter Theresa "Terrie" Jane Halbert of St. Louis, Mo.; and her nephews Thomas LaPlant and wife Mary of Steelville, Mo., Bill LaPlant and wife Geneva of St. Louis, Mo., and Charles Blinne and wife Pat of Tyler, Texas; other relatives and many friends.
Elsie Regina Halbert (nee Belden) lay in state 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2000 at the Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services with Requiem Mass were held 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2000 at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Cuba, Mo., with Father Bob Duesdieker officiating.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville Cemetery, Steelville, Mo. Pallbearers were Michael LaPlant, William LaPlant, Charles Blinne, Brad Harmon, Steve Eads and John Britton.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Emma Viola Davis
Emma Viola Davis (nee Burke) was born Saturday, September 22, 1908, in Steelville, Mo., a daughter of the late John Camilus Burke and Martha Elizabeth Burke (nee Butt). She entered eternal rest Thursday, August 10, 2000, at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Granite City, Illinois, at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 19 days.
On March 21, 1926, in Steelville, Mo. Rev. Sam Roper united Emma in marriage to Frank B. Davis. One son and one daughter were born to this union. They enjoyed sixty-six years together before his death on December 15, 1992.
Emma was a member of the Steelville Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents and her husband Frank, Emma was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Odell Milton; seven brothers, Oscar, Walter, Irving, Henry, Roland, John and Clarence Burke, and five sisters, Florence, Esther, and Evelyn Burke, Ruth Ann and husband Robert Land, Flora and husband Tillman "Tim" Wright.
Among those who remain to mourn her passing are her devoted daughter Dolores Milton of Granite City, Illinois; a loving son Gerald L. Davis and wife Ann of Ormand Beach, Florida; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Emma Viola Davis lay in state after 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2000, at the Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2000, in the Britton Chapel with Rev. Jerry Douglas officiating. Musical selections were provided by Deloris Bell.
Committal prayers and interment were in Steelville, Mo. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Hudson, Alan Milton, David Milton, Paul Milton, Robert Rhodes and Mike Seifert.
Arrangements under the direction of Britton Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
